GARRET ANDERSON RUMORS
Goodbye Garret Anderson; Goodbye, "GAARP"
Didn't want to end this week without some words on Garret Anderson, who retired from baseball on Tuesday. Anderson was with the Dodgers for much of 2010, and in typical Joe Torre style favoring veterans, appeared in 80 games for the Dodgers, which was at least 70 games too many.
Oh, what a horrible year. Anderson's batting average sunk beneath the Mendoza line on April...
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March 03, 2011
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We Thought Garret Anderson Retired Already
After 17 seasons in the game, Garret Anderson is hanging up his glove. Funny, we totally thought he retired already.
The 38-year-old left fielder broke into the majors back in 1994 and ended up compiling more than 2,500 hits, 287 home runs, and a career batting average of .293. He also enjoyed a World Series title with the Los Angeles Angels in 2002 and three All-Star selections...
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March 02, 2011
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March 02, 2011
Former Angels Outfielder Garret Anderson Retires After 17 Seasons
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Garret Anderson is retiring after 17 seasons in baseball, almost all of them with the Angels. The 38-year-old left fielder says he has no regrets and hasn't ruled out a coaching career. "It is with mixed emotions that I have decided to retire from baseball," Anderson said Tuesday in an Angels' news release. "It was truly a privilege to play...
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March 02, 2011
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March 02, 2011
Garret Anderson Retires from Baseball
ANGELS PRESS RELEASE
TEMPE, AZ – Garret Anderson, one of the most consistent players to ever wear an Angel uniform, Tuesday announced his retirement following a distinguished 17-year Major League career, 15 of those with the Angels. In doing so, Anderson released the following statement:
“It is with mixed emotions that I have decided to retire from baseball. I know I will miss...
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March 01, 2011
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March 01, 2011
Los Angeles Dodgers designate Garret Anderson for assignment
According to the Los Angeles Dodgers official Twitter feed, the team has designated veteran Garret Anderson for assignment.
After spending his first 15 years in the Los Angeles Angels organization, Anderson played one year for the Atlanta Braves in 2009. It’s likely that Anderson may retire if the Dodgers do not trade him within the next 10 days.
In 80 games this season, the...
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August 08, 2010
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August 08, 2010
Los Angeles Dodgers Designate Garret Anderson
Per the official twitter.
#Dodgers designate Garret Anderson and purchase the contract of Jay GibbonsHe will have to try to be worse.
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August 08, 2010
Did I Or Didn't I: Quotes About Garret Anderson
This should be a rather simple exercise, as the question is: did I or didn't I write these paragraphs about Garret Anderson myself?
Joe Torre maintains that it's about more than stats when it comes to a veteran presence such as Anderson.
"There's so much more to him than numbers," Torre said. "When you're coming off the bench, it's tough to...
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July 21, 2010
Garret Anderson Wins The Prize
"What's my prize, Uncle Ned?!"
"It's a brand new release!"
"Release of what?!"
"Uh...you."
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May 11, 2010
Was Garret Anderson A Cast Member On Fresh Prince Of Bel Air?
In the comments section of my post on Garret Anderson somehow, most likely through dark sorcery and blackmail (dirty pictures or stories of Joe Torre?), keeping his job, commenter Dusto_Magnifico opined that Garret Anderson, in the below baseball card from some time in the 1990s, looks strikingly similar to Carlton Banks, the iconic character from the Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. I have...
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May 09, 2010
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May 09, 2010
Excuses For Garret Anderson Reflect A Bigger Problem
Despite underperforming similarly to a lot of other Dodgers players who have been blasted publicly for their play, Garret Anderson has been sheltered from the criticism, much like Mark Sweeney of years past.
Based on what Joe Torre says, I would guess the Dodgers are never getting rid of Garret Anderson.
"Hopefully that gets him started," said Manager Joe Torre. ...
Via Memories Of Kevin Malone
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May 06, 2010
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