Andres Galarraga retires

[EVIL~! alkeiper]

Andres Galarraga has announced his retirement, as reported by ESPNNews. Galarraga is not a Hall of Famer, but he had quite an interesting career. Galarraga beat cancer to reach the All-Star game in 2000. Impressively, only two players hit more home runs after reaching the age of 35, Barry Bonds and Hank Aaron. Galarraga was a class act all the way.

[2GOLD]

Andres Galarraga has announced his retirement, as reported by ESPNNews. Galarraga is not a Hall of Famer, but he had quite an interesting career. Galarraga beat cancer to reach the All-Star game in 2000. Impressively, only two players hit more home runs after reaching the age of 35, Barry Bonds and Hank Aaron. Galarraga was a class act all the way.

 

I liked him, shame that he won't be a Hall of Famer but he's one of those guys I'll remember regardless. Solid first baseman, excellent hitter before age caught up to him and just overall a good player.

 

Good career.

[kkktookmybabyaway]

He was still playing? Damn.

 

Probably not a HOF'er, but I'm sure he'll get over it when he gets his next statement from the bank...

[CanadianChris]

He was still playing? Damn.

That was my reaction.

 

Good, solid career. One of my favourites when he was on the Expos.

[Guest LooneyTune]

I think he was on the spring training roster for the Mets, and my reaction was the same as the above two. It was cool to see him fight back, but he's gotten to an age where he should be retired.

[EVIL~! alkeiper]

His skills hadn't eroded as badly as you might think. He hit well in AAA Salt Lake last season.

[DerangedHermit]

I think he was on the spring training roster for the Mets, and my reaction was the same as the above two. It was cool to see him fight back, but he's gotten to an age where he should be retired.

I saw him in a few games this spring and almost got him confused with Omar Minaya.

 

[Guest LooneyTune]

Thanks for making me choke on a tortilla chip with those pictures. The resemblence is pretty good too.

[Art Sandusky]

I always loved his batting stance.

[Krankor]

I always loved his batting stance.

That stance was quite unique.

 

I always considered him to be one of the best at his position when he was in his prime. He was always one of my favorite players. The man could hit and field. Two things that don't seem to always go together these days. He always was a class act all the way. He's what the game is all about.

 

He may not make the HOF but I'll always remember the Big Cat.