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Originally Posted by packs
I don't really see the big deal either. The Mariners signed Ken Griffey Sr. after he was released by the Reds so he could play 51 games with the biggest prospect on earth at the time. Nobody really had any strong opinions about it.
The Orioles traded for Tim Raines Sr. so he could play 4 games with his son in 2001 too. Again, I don't remember any strong feelings about it.
A lot of players drafted in the second round never make a team either. I don't see the wasted draft pick angle considering he was picked almost last.
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I think there's a difference between MLB nostalgia moves like this and what is clearly a manipulated move to appease Lebron, but to his credit he has been honest about his intention. It smacks of intense Narcissism to me compared to your examples.