Now he can fix his left hamstring without the distraction of trying to hit a home run on a moment's notice. That was the problem. Because he couldn't run, Griffey's sole purpose was to hit the ball out. Anything less was a single. Or, as it turned out, an out.
Nobody can hit homers on demand.
Especially someone who has been pumping leg machines during games. Griffey needs to push off his left leg to generate his power. There were times he looked like he was swinging from his wrists. He didn't want to be seen as the one calling the shots on playing or not. Everyone's more involved Fair enough.