Griffey Jr: Might Not Be Ready By Opening Day

On the road back from a broken left hand, Ken Griffey Jr. might not be ready by Opening Day. Griffey hasn't played in any exhibition games and has reported soreness after many of his batting-practice sessions over the past two weeks. "If it's March 14 and a guy hasn't been able to play yet, at some point, you've got to have some Spring Training," manager Jerry Narron said. "Hopefully, he'll be well enough to play here in a couple of days." Despite Narron's reservations, Griffey has not offered a timetable for his return to live action. "When I'm 100 percent, I'll play," Griffey said. "Not before that."
Source: MLB.com