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I expect Connor Griffin to shatter that.
And that's Ken Griffey Jr.
we're talking about, arguably a top three outfielder of all time.
I have it too, and mainly because for Skeens needing to be one, we saw him at LSU.
There was the hype going into the draft.
Everyone knew who Paul Skeens was.
It was just, okay, when is this phenom going to appear?
They announced that he was going to start on a Saturday.
I think the news broke on a Wednesday.
to build even more hype for it.
So we had half a week to discuss it.
full ballpark on a Saturday in May for a team that really had no true expectations.
So that's why it's one.
But Griffin takes over the second spot for me instead of Garrett Cole, too, because there's the added incentive of this reported contract.
There was so much fanfare and joy when it was announced that Griffin was going to be playing today and make his debut.
Plus, it's the home opener that adds extra juice.
But when you factor in the contract and the idea that he is going to be here for close to a decade,
How does that, there's going to be a standing ovation for Connor Griffin when he comes to the plate today.
There will be a rousing ovation when he's announced on the line.
For sure.