another reason to love Griffey Jr.

[cincinnati chili]

Adrian Beltre didn't want to discuss whether or not he'd be wearing a protective cup for Tuesday's start at third base. Beltre is getting fed up with the questions and jokes flying around the past three weeks since he injured a testicle while trying to field a ground ball without the proper equipment . . .

When Beltre came up for his first at-bat, the theme for Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" was played, a gesture from Ken Griffey Jr.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009788394_marinotes02.html

That's pretty good stuff.

[reds1869]

OMG, they actually did it! :beerme:

[Highlifeman21]

Very nice.

Glad Junior got them to play The Nutcracker Suite!

[MartyFan]

I heard this yesterday and about drove off the side of the road laughing.

[WVRedsFan]

God, I miss Junior. I know everyone was upset about the money and how it stifled the club (though he deferred so much), but he was professional all the way. And a nice guy.