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White Sox Decline Griffey's $16.5M OptionThe White Sox have declined the $16.5 million option on the contract of outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., making him a free agent this winter. Griffey is still owed a $4 million buyout, which completes the $116.5 million, nine-year contract that he signed with the Reds before the 2000 season. "He was as classy, appreciative, and complimentary as a man can be. He said he'd never smiled and laughed so much at the ballpark since he was a kid," White Sox GM Ken Williams said. "I wish we could have gone further in the playoffs to enhance those feelings." Griffey, 38, hit a combined .249 with 18 homers and 71 RBIs in 143 games last season for the Reds and the White Sox. Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Konerko To Angels?If the Angels are unable to re-sign Mark Teixeira, they could make a play for White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko, who came close to signing with the team after the 2005 season. Konerko is reportedly friendly with Angel's Manager Mike Scioscia dating to their days in the Dodgers' organization. The first baseman has two years remaining on his contract. Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Trade Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Report: White Sox Won't Re-Sign Griffey Jr.According to a report on SI.com, the White Sox will not try to re-sign free agent outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. this winter. Chicago acquired Griffey from Cincinnati in July for the stretch run. The team held off Minnesota for the AL Central crown, but lost in four games to the Rays in the ALDS. Griffey hit only .249 with 18 homers and 71 RBIs in 490 at-bats this past season. Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Griffey Might Stay In Chicago For Less MoneyThe White Sox hold a $16.5 million option but are expected to give Ken Griffey a $4 million buyout, which they will split with Cincinnati. But agent Brian Goldberg stressed that Griffey enjoyed his time with the Sox even though they were eliminated in the American League Division Series by Tampa Bay, and he might be amenable to playing for less money. "Junior loved the dynamics of the White Sox, from Kenny to Ozzie Guillen to some of the coaches," Goldeberg said. "We'll see what happens." RealGM Note: Griffey was ranked 218th in season FIC in 2008 and 'deserved' to make $4.25 million, giving him a Reina Value of -49%. Chicago White Sox, Free Agent Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets GM Williams Wants To Balance White Sox LineupWhite Sox General Manager Ken Williams wants to balance the team's lineup and strengthen their defense this winter. "I know what I want to do," Williams said Monday night after the Sox were eliminated by Tampa Bay. "I've known what I've wanted to do for three months." Chicago was extremely reliant on the home run in 2008. "We've got to do some things," Williams said. "We've got to do some things to balance this out more, offensively and defensively." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets White Sox Oct 2008 Archive
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