The Cincinnati Reds have ended their second era "Griffey" ball.  Ken Griffey Sr. was fortunate to play for the Big Red Machine during his tenure here the team went 832-570 in 1402 games (262 games over .500).  The Ken Griffey Jr. era didn't go quite as well the team went 650-755 in 1405 games (105 games below .500).  the most wins a Reds team with Junior ever had in a season was 85.  In contrast, Senior only played on one team that won less 88 games (66-42 in strike shortened '81). 

It is very debatable who was a better Red,  Senior or Junior.  Senior had .307 BA with a .376 OBP and Junior a .269 BA with a .358 OBP in a Cincinnati uniform.  It is an interesting debate one was a role player here at the beginning of his career on great teams.  The other a superstar on the down side of a career who was looked upon to be th next savior.  It is a tough call to try and compare father and son but it is sure fun to debate.  Here is a look the Griffey's' numbers as Reds.

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