Griffey is feeling better

[redsrbetter]

per Marc's blog:

CHICAGO -- Say one thing for Ken Griffey Jr.'s injury history: it has taught him to be prepared.

Griffey said he spent last night alternating ice and stim treatments on his right knee, using his own portable stim unit that he carries with him on the road. Just like that, instant, on-demand rehab.

After all that work, Reds trainer Mark Mann said Junior's knee was "a lot looser" this morning than when he left the park yesterday afternoon. Though Griffey didn't start today, he's available to pinch-hit if needed and will be reevaluated tomorrow in St. Louis.

"I think yesterday was more of a precaution than anything else, with his medical history," said Mann. "We’re obviously going to err on the side of caution."

Well if he was available to pinch hit yesterday, I see no reason why he is not loose enough to get the start tonight. Then again, I wouldn't be upset if they take one more day with it.

[redsfan28]

They need all the help they can get against the Cards. He needs to play.

[volzok]

I have to agree with him playing tonight if he can against Carpenter. I believe Ponson is going tomorrow so give him the day game off Saturday. Hopefully this is a day where we can hit a guy that really shut us down last year.

[volzok]

The Enquirer and Post says that Narron has put the decision in Griffeys hands for tonight. So if Griff wants to go, he will go.

[redsfan28]

Well then Griffey's going to play. He's a gamer.

[redsrbetter]

Just heard on 1360 Homer that Griffey will not be in thelineup tonight.

I also heard that Abad was DFAd. I think it was for a McCracken callup?