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 ...
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