Steve9347 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Carlos Lee has announced his retirement from baseball. Lee said on a radio show in Panama that he received offers from four different teams over the offseason, but none of them were for the two years he desired. "El Caballo" hit .285/.339/.483 with 358 homers, 1,363 RBI and 125 stolen bases over 14 major league seasons. In addition to making $130.275 million during his career, Lee also Lee owns and operates profitable cattle ranches, so he's done quite well for himself. He was a lot of fun to watch come up with the White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 From year to eyar he seemingly had a different approach at the plate. I've never seen anyone do quite that. He was a fun hitter. Only 3 guys left from that 2000 team that are still active (though there's 1 that I don't think has announced his retirement). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Have fun on your cattle ranches El Caballo. Thanks for some major power hitting, absolute domination of the Cubs, and being part of the trade that helped bring a WS title to Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 05:33 PM) Have fun on your cattle ranches El Caballo. Thanks for some major power hitting, absolute domination of the Cubs, and being part of the trade that helped bring a WS title to Chicago. Awesome post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickofypres Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 01:31 PM) From year to eyar he seemingly had a different approach at the plate. I've never seen anyone do quite that. He was a fun hitter. Only 3 guys left from that 2000 team that are still active (though there's 1 that I don't think has announced his retirement). Buehrle, Garland, and Konerko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (whitesox901 @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 12:49 PM) Buehrle, Garland, and Konerko? Correct, and the one I mentioned is Maggs. Weird to think that was 13 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t...&pid=150337 Has Kip Wells officially announced his retirement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 01:26 PM) http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t...&pid=150337 Has Kip Wells officially announced his retirement? Technically no, but he's not a major league pitcher any more. He made some starts for the Padres last year but he was terrible (and don't let the 4.58 ERA fool you, that was about to balloon up to about 6.58 the way he was giving up baserunners). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I believe Garland was DFAed from the Rockies a week or so ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Always liked Carlos Lee. However, in 2005 Podsednik sure helped us out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Good hitter, dumb base runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 01:22 PM) Correct, and the one I mentioned is Maggs. Weird to think that was 13 years ago. We old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 01:31 PM) From year to eyar he seemingly had a different approach at the plate. I've never seen anyone do quite that. He was a fun hitter. Only 3 guys left from that 2000 team that are still active (though there's 1 that I don't think has announced his retirement). Anybody remember the 25 guys on that team?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) I never really liked Carlos but dude could definitely hit. Enjoy retirement, horse. Edited June 21, 2013 by Rowand44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Haha, enjoyment retirement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 06:21 PM) Haha, enjoyment retirement I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 06:23 PM) I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. O I see what you did there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 06:21 PM) Haha, enjoyment retirement He has been for three or four years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Remember his error-less streak in left field? Walking proof that errors are the worst way to judge defenders, especially outfielders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 10:54 PM) Remember his error-less streak in left field? Walking proof that errors are the worst way to judge defenders, especially outfielders I wouldn't exactly say the worst way since we have seen that fielding it once it hits the ground is something some outfielders have trouble doing consistently (De Aza). Sox have over run and kicked quite a few balls around the outfield this year. There's something to be said for not allowing extra bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 QUOTE (whitesox901 @ Jun 21, 2013 -> 12:49 PM) Buehrle, Garland, and Konerko? Is still Contreras still in Pittsburgh's bullpen? I watched them about a month ago and he came in and got rocked. I also thought Neal Cotts was back in the big leagues as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jun 22, 2013 -> 10:29 AM) Is still Contreras still in Pittsburgh's bullpen? I watched them about a month ago and he came in and got rocked. I also thought Neal Cotts was back in the big leagues as well. Sorry I read your post wrong. You said the 2000 team. I don't know what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I remember well being at work listening to the game on the radio when Carlos homered in his first big league at bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshPR Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Grand salami right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I think it was just a solo homer, but exciting nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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