After Griffey’s Gag, Piniella Might Start Bo Vine in Center Field

PEORIA, Ariz. —  Seattle Mariner Manager Lou Piniella went into his office Saturday morning and found a 1,200-pound Hereford cow waiting for him.

“I lost a steak dinner to Lou on a bet, so there’s his steak,” said Mariner outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., who pulled the practical joke.

Piniella took the prank with a sense of humor, but told Griffey he would get his revenge.

“I will think of something to get Junior back,” Piniella said. “It’s a long summer. We just might keep the cow around and let him loose in center during a game.”

Griffey said he lost a wager to Piniella on the number of home runs he could hit out of the park during batting practice three days ago.

“When did I think it up? As soon as I lost the bet,” Griffey said.