He had a long productive career.
Yep he’s 41.
About time.
He was never good for that team.
On that KMO News website, there is another short story.
I bus driver happened to pass an open field and saw a toddler sitting there alone. The driver stops and asks the child if he wants to come along. The Boy smiles and says yes.
The child is offered chips and water as the driver notifies the police, who come and pick the child up.
Happy ending, but I was surprised they only identified the bus driver by his first name of Nick. His face photo is right there. Any-Hoo, the toddler was seen and taken into care.
I saw him play many many games at Angels stadium. I wish him well.
Mickey Mantle was not happy about staying around too long, he ended up at .297 and should have left earlier to stay in that over .300 hitter club.
“The Cardinals aren’t hurting for a defensively-limited first baseman hitting below .200 on the year.”
We already have one.
I always thought he should’ve stayed in St. Louis. Not many players stay with one team anymore, and he’s just one in a long line. He’s had an amazing career, though, and deserves any and all accolades.
I think it is a good thing that he played until he couldn’t without a retirement tour as some guys past their prime do. When he goes into the HoF, he will have no regrets.
He stayed one year too long. Interesting that even after ten years as an Angel he is described as the former Cardinals superstar. He had a great career. I think he was hanging on to try to get to a home run milestone.
Even Hall of Famers don’t know when to retire, everyone hates to admit they are losing a step, or worse.
Then you have politicians who serve 50 years, get early stage dementia, and their wife pushes them to run for President instead of retiring gracefully.
No shame in milking as much as possible from his career and the league.