Sad news from the Chronicle: Marquis Grissom designated for assignment. My first memory of Grip was when he was still with the Dodgers. During the Giants' batting practice he came up to Barry Bonds and just casually asked if he could teach him something. Bonds taught him a thing or two (neither of em would reveal it, of course), and if memory serves me right, Grip was 2 for 4 or something that day at the plate.
When he came to the Giants, I was elated and over time he has been a great guy to have around in the clubhouse. I think I admire him because he's a hard worker and a little bit old-fashioned (no gloves, piegeon-stance at the plate). He's also a good family man and has a farm back in Atlanta. He drives the tractors during the off-season.
On his last day, he kept everybody calm, assuring them that he was just fine. He's been in the game way too long to be upset. He's had a great run and irregardless of whether or not he ever plays again, he has made his mark.
Thanks, Grip.
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