Many are doubting the decision of Mike Mussina to retire. Of course if he stayed and had a bad season, those doubters would be the first to harp on his being too old. Personally, while I will miss Moose, but I have to give him credit for getting out while his star is still sparkling.
Too often players stay too long and are remembered more for their last bad year then the impeccable resume they created. Some players try and come back on their own terms, instead of retiring, Roger Clemens is a good example.
Clemens' career could have ended on a quiet note when he retired from the New York Yankees, however he choose to continue to play. By playing, Clemens got pulled into the spotlight of steroid scandal and linked to a possible sexual scandal. Not the way Rocket should be remembered.
Happy Retirement Moose, hope to see you at Old Timer's Day soon.
Too often players stay too long and are remembered more for their last bad year then the impeccable resume they created. Some players try and come back on their own terms, instead of retiring, Roger Clemens is a good example.
Clemens' career could have ended on a quiet note when he retired from the New York Yankees, however he choose to continue to play. By playing, Clemens got pulled into the spotlight of steroid scandal and linked to a possible sexual scandal. Not the way Rocket should be remembered.
Happy Retirement Moose, hope to see you at Old Timer's Day soon.
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