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By Billy
Yesterday, Gary did his usual bang up job analyzing Jeff Kent?s chances of making the Hall of Fame. I am usually hesitant to go against him, because, well, he?s smarter than me. But I feel strongly enough about one of his major points to write a
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Via Serious Sports News Network
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January 22, 2009
TRENTON, N.J. — The world of Jason Ruffalo was thrown into upheaval this week when mustachioed L.A. Dodger second sacker Jeff Kent announced his retirement from baseball. “I had Jeff Kent slated for the 2nd round, 18th pick overall,” Ruffalo said. “So not only do I need to refigure out the whole damn thing, but [...]
Via The Power Zone
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January 22, 2009
Jeff Kent announced his retirement yesterday.The 40 year old slugging second baseman may be set to head into Baseball's Hall Of Fame.Jeff's Stats are very good. They include:Jeff winning the 2000 NL MVP Award.Jeff is the only second baseman to have 100 or more RBIs in 6 straight seasonsHe is ...
Via Machochip
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January 21, 2009
After 17 tumultuous years putting my Hall of Fame number, Dodgers second baseman Jeff Kent announced his retirement today. Kent may be best remembered for his awesome stat sheet—five-time All-Star, the 2000 NL MVP, 351 home runs that were best ever by a second bagger, 74 more than Ryne ...
Via FullCountPitch.com
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January 22, 2009
By Gary
Jeff Kent has announced his retirement from professional baseball. He retires as the all-time leader in homeruns as a second baseman. His retirement will surely signal the beginning of a five year debate about his Hall of Fame credentials. Proponents will say that Kent won a MVP ...
Via SPORTS by BROOKS
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January 21, 2009
Jeff Kent has had just about enough, so he?s taking his ball & going
The LOS ANGELES TIMES reports that the 40-year-old Dodger is set to announce his retirement. Kent will officially call it quits during a news conference at Chavez Ravine on
During his 17-year career on the ...
Via Larry Brown Sports
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January 22, 2009
Once teammates in San Francisco from ?97-?02, Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds will be forever linked. The two formed a powerful duo in the heart of the Giants order for several years, leading San Francisco into the World Series in ?02 where they got served by the Angels. Both have strong personalities and [...]
Via Blue Notes
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January 21, 2009
Just got word from the Dodgers media relations department that the crusty veteran and Hall of Fame lock has made up his mind to hang up the cleats. There will be a formal announcement tomorrow at Dodger Stadium, and I'll...
Via Serious Sports News Network
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January 22, 2009
LOS ANGELES, CA — A major hot stove story broke from the Los Angeles Dodgers today, where five-time All-Star and probable Hall-of-Famer Jeff Kent announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Strangely, however, nobody appears to be upset over the second baseman’s departure.
“Good riddance, that guy is an unbelievable cock,” said normally mild-mannered and non-committal [...]
Via The Play in California
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January 24, 2009
So he's announced his retirement in a very teary way after a 17-year major league career.Career Stats: .290 batting average, 377 homers, 1518 RBIs, .500 slugging percentage. Career homerun leader as a second baseman with 351, 74 more than Ryne Sandberg. Five-time All-Star, National League MVP in ...
Via Online Sports Guys
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January 23, 2009
Milwaukee's Prince Fielder agrees to a 2-year, $18-million deal...No truth that the Inernal Revenue Service was present at the signing...And what's the biggest ovation Jeff Kent has ever received...?The teammates he's leaving behind all glad he's finally retiring...Let the "Hall of Very Good" ...
Via The Scores Report
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January 21, 2009
After 17 seasons, Jeff Kent has decided to hang it up. Kent is a potential Hall of Famer who holds a record 351 home runs for a second baseman. Despite his slugging ability, Kent’s intense desire to win and no-nonsense approach to the game often alienated him from teammates, most notably Barry ...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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January 21, 2009
Five-time All Star Jeff Kent has decided to announce his retirement, MLB.com is reporting. A 17-year veteran, Kent is arguably the best second baseman of all time, hitting .290 with 377 HR and .500 slugging percentage. Kent is definitely a Hall of Fame candidate, with an MVP and four Silver Sluggers under his belt. Not only that, but he drove in more than hundred runners eight times...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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January 21, 2009
As you can see above, both Rocco Baldelli and Kerry Wood have written farewell letters to their respective former fanbases. It's the kind of thing that classy athletes do to show their appreciation for all the years they spent in a certain area.Naturally, this made me think about what Jeff ...
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That dude is hard to defend.