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Nov 23, 2009 - Griffey stands to earn nearly $4 million from the Seattle Mariners next season. According to contract figures obtained by The Associated Press on Monday, Griffey's deal signed this month to return to his original team for one more season as a 40-year-old calls for a $2.35 million base salary for 2010.

Nov 11, 2009 - Griffey and the Mariners are closing in on a deal for another one-year contract. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the announcement could come later Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not formally announced the agreement.

Oct 27, 2009 - The Seattle Mariners say Griffey has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove a bone spur.

Oct 05, 2009 - Griffey will collect $3.15 million of a potential $5 million for returning to the Seattle Mariners.