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Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

G-Fafif Sep 15 2021 11:51 AM

Ryan Braun, who hasn't played since 2019, says he won't play in 2022 and beyond. [tweet]https://twitter.com/brewers/status/1437808373781696517[/tweet]

TransMonk Sep 15 2021 11:53 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I see he's still not giving Matt Kemp that 2011 NL MVP award.

G-Fafif Sep 21 2021 12:45 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Alex Avila will be catching only golf balls (or something like that) in 2022. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/09/alex-avila-to-retire-after-2021-season.html

G-Fafif Nov 03 2021 03:54 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Buster Posey leaves heart and gear in San Francisco. [tweet]https://twitter.com/extrabaggs/status/1456013034980212738[/tweet]

Edgy MD Nov 03 2021 04:11 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I realize 34 is an older age for catchers, but it seems to be an awful young age to retire when you just batted .304 and slugged .499.

Johnny Lunchbucket Nov 03 2021 05:54 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Hall of Famer probably

Edgy MD Nov 03 2021 07:24 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Fangraphs has him eighth all-time* in fWAR for catchers. That certainly supports his case, but the electorate has a real spotty record with regard to catchers. * The seven guys ahead of him are all in, although number seven is Joe Torre who waited forever before making it in as a hybrid case seemingly honored more for his managerial career.

Frayed Knot Nov 05 2021 10:24 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Since 2010, Posey's rookie year, only Mike Trout has a higher WAR total than Posey. And, yeah, he cited the cumulative physical toll as a reason for retiring, even with the top statistical season he had in 2021

G-Fafif Nov 24 2021 09:48 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Wade Davis, who struck out Wilmer Flores to end the 2015 World Series on a tears of joylessness note, has announced his retirement. Last pitched in 2020, for the Rockies.

G-Fafif Dec 29 2021 11:51 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Kyle Seager says good night to baseball after an eleven-year MLB career, all of it as a Mariner.

G-Fafif Jan 12 2022 07:51 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Jon Lester, who lost Game One of the 2015 NLCS to Matt Harvey (but also won some games), retires. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33048654/jon-lester-announces-retirement-16-seasons-three-world-series-titles

Johnny Lunchbucket Jan 12 2022 09:04 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I remember Lester dicking the Mets over as a Red Sox rookie, maybe his 4th or 5th career start. Tough son of a bitch 4th-- https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS200606270.shtml I recalled him going 7 or 8 innings, not five. I don't recall Eli Marrero as a Met at all

G-Fafif Jan 12 2022 09:17 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I was just doing some research that brought me into contact with Eli Marrero and was impressed when I noticed that in a mere 25 games as a Met, he logged time at six different positions, including the unlikely quinella (no guarantee I'm using that word correctly) of catcher, third base and all three outfield slots. That's a lot of versatility compressed into a short span.

Edgy MD Jan 12 2022 09:24 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Eli was always versatile, but he had a bat that justified itself best at catcher. By the time he reached the Mets, had been through cancer surgery and had had his thyroid removed. He couldn't take the day-to-day grind of catching any more, so he went from a catcher who could also bounce around as needed to a guy who bounced around as needed who could also catch. There's a special place in the afterlife for guys who can serve as a backup catcher and utility guy on the same roster.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jan 12 2022 09:36 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Quality thread on that game I remembered. 2 CPFer in Fenway for that one, a controversial Lastings Milledge error, Chris Woodward's birthday, poetry, Boston accents, world series memories. http://phpbb3.ultimatemets.com/archives/3800/f14_t3864.shtml

Edgy MD Jan 12 2022 05:18 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

MOFo vets Old Original JB and Hillbilly in the same thread.

Willets Point Jan 12 2022 05:36 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

The good news is that Peter Gammons recovered and returned to work in September of that season.

MFS62 Jan 13 2022 06:32 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

From another (membership required) baseball board: Travis Snider announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday. The former top prospect hadn't played in the majors since way back in 2015 and struggled to a .174 batting average and .610 OPS over 63 games (167 plate appearances) last summer with the Triple-A affiliate of the Braves. Set to turn 34 years old early next month, Snider finishes with 435 total hits, 54 home runs, and a career .244/.311/.399 slash line in parts of eight major league seasons. i remember when he was going to be the next big thing. Later

metsmarathon Jan 14 2022 10:35 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

i think i had totally no idea that he played 17 games for the vegas mets in 2017.

G-Fafif Jan 14 2022 11:27 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Melky Cabrera, a Mets Summer Camper in COVID-crossed 2020, makes official the retirement that's been de facto since he last played in MLB in 2019.

G-Fafif Jan 16 2022 01:55 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Dave Van Horne, Frick Award-winning announcer for the Expos and Marlins, will “effective” retire at 82 rather than accept an offer to call a limited slate of games.

Frayed Knot Jan 17 2022 03:52 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Twins (and others) LHP Francisco Liriano after 14 seasons

G-Fafif Jan 26 2022 08:58 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Gordon Beckham, another 2020 Mets Summer Camper who didn't make the bloated squad, retires. Last played in 2019. First played in 2009.

MFS62 Feb 04 2022 12:04 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Umpire "Country" Joe West announced his retirement. https://thespun.com/more/mlb/longtime-mlb-umpire-announces-his-retirement?fbclid=IwAR23ZmNat_suoj8UZjUsbeRz0-7YauTnAg5eVhdmPQGmGnrDvfq8PSPPcoE Later

Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 04 2022 08:15 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I know nobody really thought West was a good umpire but he was a character and there ain't no one else like him

G-Fafif Feb 05 2022 12:00 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

In case you weren't certain if he was still active, Adrian Gonzalez has has announced his retirement. He last played in MLB in 2018, as a Met, but made a comeback with Guadalajara in the Mexican League last year.

MFS62 Feb 06 2022 07:09 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Umpire "Country" Joe West announced his retirement. https://thespun.com/more/mlb/longtime-mlb-umpire-announces-his-retirement?fbclid=IwAR23ZmNat_suoj8UZjUsbeRz0-7YauTnAg5eVhdmPQGmGnrDvfq8PSPPcoE Later Just saw a tweet from Fergie Jenkins: " I called Joe West to congratulate him on his retirement. He missed that call, too." Later

Lefty Specialist Feb 06 2022 10:34 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Adrian Gonzalez, who I frankly thought retired a few years ago, hangs them up for real. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/adrian-gonzalez-announces-retirement.html

Edgy MD Feb 06 2022 12:08 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

That's two retirements in one weekend by Adrian!

G-Fafif Feb 06 2022 01:36 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Did you guys hear Adrian Gonzalez retired?

Edgy MD Feb 06 2022 02:14 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

His pension is gonna be HUGE.

Frayed Knot Feb 06 2022 03:13 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Edgy MD wrote: His pension is gonna be HUGE. A statement which is just a couple of deleted/rearranged letters from inviting the old 'That's what she said' line.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 06 2022 03:37 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I wonder if Ed Asner is going to die again?

Lefty Specialist Feb 06 2022 04:49 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Ed Asner died?

seawolf17 Feb 07 2022 08:26 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

http://www.isabevigodadead.com/

G-Fafif Feb 15 2022 01:13 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Ryan Zimmerman joins Adrian Gonzalez in retirement.

Willets Point Feb 15 2022 03:55 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I thought that happened last fall when I saw him getting a standing O in the Nats final game.

Frayed Knot Feb 15 2022 05:17 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

It was widely assumed that 2021 was to be his Swan song season (he sat out the truncated 2020 campaign) but I guess just made it official now. Born in NC but grew up in Virginia, went to UVA, was the first ever draft pick of the Nats where he played his entire career and holds probably every WAS offensive record. Looked like he was close to toast at several points but kept at least partially bouncing back and made some contributions to their WS run. So basically he's Ed Kranepool as the homeboy does good example ... only much, much better.

Johnny Lunchbucket Feb 15 2022 06:12 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Haven't looked at the numbas, but I'd guess a debate coming on his Cooperstown credentials, and being a 1-town guy and good citizen gets in easy

Frayed Knot Feb 15 2022 07:30 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I dunno. He was often good [120 OPS+ thru his age 21-28 prime] without ever really being great [2nd ROY, then a couple of back of ballots MVP votes but never top 15] Played 16 seasons but in fully half of those he failed to top 110 games played including just one full (147 GP) season after age 28 Was a good fielder in the front half of his career but a fried shoulder forced him across the diamond at an age where his 105-ish OPS+ figures were even less special and at times was a defensively liability there. .277/.341/.475; 116 OPS+, 270 HRs Doesn't smell HoF-ish to me.

Edgy MD Feb 15 2022 08:13 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I'd put Ken Boyer in before him. Heck, I'd probably put Buddy Bell or Toby Harrah or Ron Cey in before him. Citizenship aside, I'd put him in a category with Bobby Bonilla or maybe Matt Williams.

bmfc1 Feb 15 2022 08:31 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

He had the full career (and World Series win) that his buddy David Wright should have had. I remember seeing David decide that it was time to clean the dirt whenever Zimmerman would reach 3B so they could gab (and vice versa). DC legend Johnny Holliday wrote this comment in The Washington Post: [BLOCKQUOTE]Class in every sense of the word. During my 13 years hosting Nats Xtra on MASN, Ryan was not only an incredible interview, but just the neatest guy to sit down and visit with. We honored him at my charity golf tournament a few years ago..Ryan was the first guy there, the last to leave. His presence alone helped us raise over $235,000 for charity/ He will always be Mr Nat in my eyes......on the field......and off the field.[/BLOCKQUOTE] https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/02/15/ryan-zimmerman-retired/ Zimmerman also loved The Former Guy.

G-Fafif Feb 21 2022 06:00 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Ollie Perez has announced this coming Mexican League season will be his last. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/02/oliver-perez-announces-plans-to-retire-after-playing-2022-season-in-mexican-league.html

G-Fafif Mar 24 2022 02:28 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Andrew Miller just got done negotiating the CBA. Now he's done pitching. [tweet]https://twitter.com/mlbonfox/status/1507090962945753097[/tweet]

G-Fafif Apr 19 2022 06:45 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Tony Watson, that lefty reliever everybody is allegedly on the verge of getting, won't be got no more, as he has announced his retirement after eleven big league seasons.

G-Fafif Apr 19 2022 06:51 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Jake Arrieta, whose peak was pretty impressive (and who couldn't stop the Met juggernaut the 2015 NLCS despite going on to be awarded the Cy Young), has retired after a dozen seasons and a 115-93 career record.

TransMonk Apr 19 2022 07:25 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Jake Arrieta Announces Retirement and Calls Jacob deGrom the Best Starter Ever Former MLB Ace Jake Arrieta Calls Jacob deGrom ‘Greatest Pitcher to Ever Put on a Uniform'

Edgy MD Apr 19 2022 07:31 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

I think he's in his own league and I hope he's able to stay healthy for another 15 years because if he can do that, I think he'll be the best ever. And here I am hoping that he'll find a way to get healthy for one year.

Frayed Knot Apr 24 2022 07:38 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

No official announcement that I've heard of, but it recently occurred to me that Brett Gardner has yet to latch on with a team. Not with the Yanx nor from anyone else.

Edgy MD Apr 24 2022 08:56 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

More importantly, neither has Dilson Herrera.

G-Fafif May 01 2022 09:41 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Lost in all the excitement of detesting the Cardinals this week was the retirement announcement by former Cardinal (and Gary Cohen play on historical words object) Jon Jay, whose career technically started in 2010, but it feels like, what, five minutes ago? https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/04/jon-jay-announces-retirement.html

Edgy MD May 17 2022 09:48 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Gerardo Parra, who hadn't appeared this season, announces his retirement from baseball to take the ol' special assistant to the GM gig. Parra gave the Nats the song for their 2019 championship run when he adopted "Baby Shark" as his walkup music.

Willets Point May 19 2022 10:15 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Panik! At the Retirement Home.

Edgy MD May 19 2022 10:30 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

That's too bad. As previously noted, he played in the first game ever at CitiField.

G-Fafif Jul 22 2022 06:23 PM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Chasen Bradford, 2-0 as a 2017 Met and 7-0 as a major leaguer through 2019, says he's no longer a professional baseball player. [tweet]https://twitter.com/cbbaseball46/status/1550333907131932672[/tweet]

G-Fafif Sep 10 2022 10:36 AM Re: Fare Thee Well 2021-22 (MLB Retirements)

Edwin Jackson, who last threw a big league pitch in 2019, makes his retirement official upon turning 39. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/edwin-jackson-announces-retirement.html Jackson played for 14 teams in 17 seasons, yet somehow missed wearing orange and blue.