Adios -- Winter 2012-13

[Frayed Knot]

Ben Sheets, who hadn't pitched in thee majors since 2010 and before that in 2008 when he made his comeback vs the Mets with six 2-hit innings and a 3-0 record with just 1 earned run over his first 18 innings pitched, started for the Braves today and pitched one scoreless inning vs the Pirates and will now walk off into retirement.

[Frayed Knot]

Omar Vizquel was given the honor in the final game in Toronto of throwing out the first pitch.
He went 1 for 3 including hitting a single in his final AB.
The 45 year-old 3-time All-Star and 11 time -Gold-Glove winner says he intends to retire.

[Edgy MD]

He'll be managing by opening day 2014.