Lieberthal to retire with Phillies (AP)

 
Two-time All-Star catcher Mike Lieberthal will retire with the Phillies on June 1, ending his career with the franchise where he played 13 of his 14 major league seasons. Lieberthal, the third overall pick in the 1990 draft, hasn't played this season and spent last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. "Philadelphia has always been a second home to me, so I'm really looking forward to this,"... [link]

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