Rumors for Retirement
David Eckstein Retires
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Veteran Infielder David Eckstein has decided to call it a career according to Nick Carfado of the Boston Globe. The 2 time All Star and 2006 World Series MVP decided to retire even though multiple clubs were willing to give him a shot in spring training. During June of last year it was reported that he was choosing not to play and when asked if he would return to baseball, Eckstein told Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times “It totally has to be the right situation, but when you say that, it’s like you’re disrespecting the clubs that have talked to you.” Apparently the right situation never arose for the 37 year old middle infielder.
Eckstein has played ten Major League seasons with the Angels, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks and Padres. He is a lifetime .280/.345/.355 hitter with 35 HR’s and 392 RBI’s. He also has two World Series rings, one with the Angels in 2002 and one with the Cardinals in 2006.
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Orlando Cabrera announces his retirement
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According to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes, Orlando Cabrera has announced his retirement, via a Colombian radio station. Cabrera spent 15 seasons in the Majors spending time with the Expos, Red Sox, Angels, White Sox, Athletics, Twins, Indians and Giants.
Last season Cabrera started off the year with the Indians before making his to the Bay and joining the Giants via the trade route.
In his career, Cabrera posted a .272 avg and had 123 home runs while posting a career .317 OBP.
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Melvin Mora retires for 3 weeks, plans to play in 2012
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Back in late December, we heard Melvin Mora had elected to hang up the cleats for the final time and retire. Today, his agent Eric Goldschmidt told Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FOXSports that Mora had not retired and intended to play in 2012.
Mora signed with the Diamondbacks prior to this last season, but was never able to establish his game and was subsequently released in June.
In 41 games with the Diamondbacks this season, Mora was hitting 230/.246/.278 with 0 home runs and 16 RBIs.
In his career, Mora totaled 1503 hits and 171 homers, while posting a .277 avg in 1556 games or 5422 at-bats.
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Kevin Cash retires
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Catcher Kevin Cash has decided to hang the spikes up for the final time and retire, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports.
Cash spent parts of eight seasons in the Majors, breaking in with the Blue Jays in 2002. During his career, he played with the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Yankees and Rays.
Over his career, Cash posted a .183 avg in 641 at-bats. Cash was never known as an offensive minded catcher, as he took pride in his game calling. His career year came in 2008 when he hit .225 in 141 at-bats. He also posted career a high in home runs, 3 and RBI’s, 15 that year.
Though his playing days are over, Cash will now become a Major League advanced scout for the Blue Jays organization. Cafardo describes Cash as “one of those guys you always thought would wind up being a Major League manager.”
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Jorge Posada to announce retirement
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Long time New York Yankee, Jorge Posada, will announce his retirement in the next two weeks, a source tells Sweeny Murti of WFAN.
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Melvin Mora retires
Posted by: | CommentsMelvin Mora has elected to hang up the cleats for the final time and retire, Rafael Rojas Cremonesi of Meridiano Deportes reports.
Mora signed with the Diamondbacks prior to this last season, but was never able to establish his game and was subsequently released in June.
In 41 games with the Diamondbacks this season, Mora was hitting 230/.246/.278 with 0 home runs and 16 RBIs.
In his career, Mora totaled 1503 hits and 171 homers, while posting a .277 avg in 1556 games or 5422 at-bats.
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Manny Ramirez officially reinstated by MLB
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Major League Baseball has officially reinstated Manny Ramirez from the voluntary retirement list, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. This move will allow Ramirez to play ball in 2012 should he sign with a team. However, he will still have to serve a 50-game suspension when placed on a team’s roster.
As recently as September of 2011, Ramirez indicated that he wanted to return to professional baseball.
Back in April the controversial Ramirez retired after being informed by MLB of an “Issue” regarding the Drug Prevention program. He was looking at a 100 game suspension at the moment because it was his second offense.
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Pat Burrell’s career is likely over
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In an article by the Associated Press’ Janie McCauley, Pat Burrell’s says his career is likely over due to a right foot injury. Burrell says that retirement is the likely direction if he can’t get back to full strength, but he has yet to make a final decision.
The 35-year-old returned to the San Francisco Bay Area after a long career to help the Giants win their first West Coast World Series title. The number one overall draft pick by the Philadelphia Phillies grew up in the South Bay Area and went to Bellarmine College Preparatory School in the late 1990’s before starting his professional career.
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Javier Vazquez undecided whether he’ll pitch in 2012
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According to a source close to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports, right handed pitcher Javier Vazquez is “50-50″ on whether he’ll pitch in 2012. Rosenthal adds that it depends on the environment and the team. He also says that Vazquez has a “strong preference” to stay on the East Coast.
Late in September, Vazquez showed signs of retirement when he threw the ball of his first pitch in the last outing of 2011 to the dugout as a souvenir.
“I know what I want to do already. I’ve talked to my family about that and basically this could be my last year,” Vazquez said in August. “This could be it for me. The hunger is still there. But I think God puts my priorities in order. Baseball is probably third right now.”
In 32 starts for the Marlins in 2011, Vazquez was 13-11 with a 3.69 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 192.2 innings pitched.
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Roger Clemens wants to pitch in Puerto Rico
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Former Major Leaguer Roger Clemens participated in a practice with the team “Indios de Mayaguez” in Puerto Rico, where his son will play. According to “El Nuevo Dia” newspaper (via www.sinuniforme.com), Clemens could play with them this winter.
“He wants to pitch, that’s 100% sure,” said a team member. “I saw his desire to compete again. He was in the practice and said he wanted to play with his son.”
The team member made it clear that Clemens looked to be in terrific physical condition and you couldn’t tell he was retired from baseball. He was asked if he could get ready to play and said it would only take him a handful of days.” He works hard. He works with the desire to help.”
Clemens retired after 24 Major League seasons in 2007. He was 354-184 with a 3.12 ERA in 4916.2 innings with the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees and Astros. He’s also the pitcher with most Cy Young Awards in the Majors with seven.
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