... Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mariner," Lincoln said. "While we are disappointed, we deeply respect Ken's decision to put his family ahead of everything else." Griffey and Seattle's other star, shortstop Alex Rodriguez, are eligible for free agency after next season. "We are leaving it up to them to explore what they need to," Goldberg said from his Cincinnati office. "We're confident ... this is going to work out for everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Grif...

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... Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mariner," Lincoln said. "While we are disappointed, we deeply respect Ken's decision to put his family ahead of everything else." Griffey and Seattle's other star, shortstop Alex Rodriguez, are eligible for free agency after next season. "We are leaving it up to them to explore what they need to," Goldberg said from his Cincinnati office. "We're confident ... this is going to work out for everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Grif...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

... Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mariner," Lincoln said. "While we are disappointed, we deeply respect Ken's decision to put his family ahead of everything else." Griffey and Seattle's other star, shortstop Alex Rodriguez, are eligible for free agency after next season. "We are leaving it up to them to explore what they need to," Goldberg said from his Cincinnati office. "We're confident ... this is going to work out for everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Grif...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

... Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mariner," Lincoln said. "While we are disappointed, we deeply respect Ken's decision to put his family ahead of everything else." Griffey and Seattle's other star, shortstop Alex Rodriguez, are eligible for free agency after next season. "We are leaving it up to them to explore what they need to," Goldberg said from his Cincinnati office. "We're confident ... this is going to work out for everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Grif...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

... Griffey Jr. a Seattle Mariner," Lincoln said. "While we are disappointed, we deeply respect Ken's decision to put his family ahead of everything else." Griffey and Seattle's other star, shortstop Alex Rodriguez, are eligible for free agency after next season. "We are leaving it up to them to explore what they need to," Goldberg said from his Cincinnati office. "We're confident ... this is going to work out for everybody." Rodriguez's agent, Scott Boras, did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. Goldberg said the Mariners "were very generous with their offer," but Grif...

• Word Count: 3204
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School