I would say one of the major reasons is all those years playing on that astro turf in Seattle finally came back to haunt him. The Griffey in Seattle and Cincy always played without regard to his body. He always went all out and gave 110%. It was only a matter of time that it was going to catch up with him. As for the reason for the turn around, could be better conditioning, could be just better mental preparation, could just be his body has finally had a chance to fully heal without him pushing the issue.
He is about to pass 500 hr, and since he is only 34, 600 is very likely. for those who say is doesn't deserve the H.O.F., how many other players in the history of the game has the power stats that he has put up; while going through a 4 year stretch of constant injuries, DL visits, and slumps.
I'm glad to see him back to his old form, and I look forward to many more years of him on the diamond!!!
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