mlbtraderumors.com - 5/2/2008
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According to Justin Rodriguez of the Times-Herald Record , pitcher Matt Morris has retired. He confirmed it with Rodriguez; Morris has no desire to battle his way back or work out of the bullpen.
Morris finishes with a 3.98 career ERA in 1806 innings, including a respectable 121 wins. Kind of nice that the career ERA didn't get pushed over 4.00. Retired at 33 with $60MM ...
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Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “You Think I’m Stupid?” Edition
Hire Jim Essian —
... Girardi is insane, and the Orioles are thanking their lucky stars that they “missed out” on hiring him. How many gods do YOU thank that you ended up with me?
If we’re honestly considering trading Pie for Khalil Greene, can we at least wait until Theriot stops hitting to pull the trigger? I don’t know if he’s playing over his head right now, but the kid is doing well so far this year. If it ain’t broke…
Mouthbreathing Matt Morris just retired? I thought he did that YEARS ago. ...
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