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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 Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Konerko To Angels?
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. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox 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 Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets White Sox Oct 2008 Archive
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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.