Fred McGriff
Free Agent
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
SB
0
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McGriff, now a volunteer assistant coach at Jesuit High School in Tampa, confirmed that he's now retired, the Tampa Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
McGriff was released by the Devil Rays in July 2004. With 493 career home runs to his credit, McGriff had been trying to sign with someone (indeed, anyone) in order to get a chance to reach 500 homers, but he was unsuccessful and has now moved on. "I'm not playing anymore," McGriff said. "I played a lot of years, and I was blessed. I have no complaints. A lot of guys wish they could play one day in the major leagues, and I got to play 18 years. I lived the dream ... but then they woke me up," McGriff said with a grin.
McGriff was released by the Devil Rays in July 2004. With 493 career home runs to his credit, McGriff had been trying to sign with someone (indeed, anyone) in order to get a chance to reach 500 homers, but he was unsuccessful and has now moved on. "I'm not playing anymore," McGriff said. "I played a lot of years, and I was blessed. I have no complaints. A lot of guys wish they could play one day in the major leagues, and I got to play 18 years. I lived the dream ... but then they woke me up," McGriff said with a grin.
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2004
2003
The Dodgers were hoping to get one more productive season out of the 39-year old McGriff, but it was not to be. Injuries derailed his season and he came up nine home runs short of 500. Whoever signs McGriff, if anyone, should not let him hit against lefties any longer (.194 vs. L in 2003 after hitting only .213 vs. L in 2002). A platoon job is probably his best chance at reaching 500 home runs.
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McGriff is working out this offseason and looking for an invitation to spring training, the Associated Press reports.
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The Yankees invited McGriff to take BP and work out at their Tampa facilities on Tuesday and Wednesday, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
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McGriff was released by the Devil Rays on Monday, ending his bid to reach 500 career home runs with his hometown team, the Associated Press reports.
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The Devil Rays designated McGriff for assignment on Saturday, ESPNews reports.
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The Devil Rays are expected to announce McGriff's retirement, or release the veteran slugger outright, as soon as Saturday, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
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