MAGGLIO ORDONEZ RUMORS

Farewell to Magglio: Four Bright Moments

The word is out that former Tigers and White Sox outfielder Magglio Ordonez will officially retire this weekend. Many tributes will probably be written to Ordonez, who had a lengthy and productive career. Except for his monster career year in 2007, Ordonez was not really ever the superstar some thought he was (nice job, Scott Boras), but he was a good hitter who got a lot of mileage...
Via Fangraphs  |  20 hours ago

Magglio Ordonez set to retire

Via Hall of Very Good  |  23 hours ago

Q&A: Magglio Ordonez Calls it a Career

One of the best hitters of his generation will officially call it a career this weekend. Magglio Ordonez wasn’t your prototypical slugger — he hit 294 home runs in 15 big-league seasons — but he was a paragon of productivity. A six-time all-star, the former Tigers and White Sox outfielder will retire with a slash line of .309/.369/.502 — and more runs created than...
Via Fangraphs  |  1 day ago

Magglio Ordonez Leaves Game as Great Hitter, Teammate in Eyes of Fellow Tigers

The news came Tuesday that former Tigers outfielder Magglio Ordonez is retiring at last. He'll officially announce his retirement in a pregame ceremony on Sunday at Comerica Park, according to the Detroit Free Press. Ordonez hadn't played since September of last year, his once stellar career stunted by injuries near the end. "He was a great competitor," said Brennan...
Via NESN.com  |  1 day ago

Magglio Ordonez to announce retirement Sunday

Magglio Ordonez has decided to call it a career. The 38-year-old former Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox outfielder plans to announce his retirement Sunday before Detroit plays the New York Yankees. The six-time All-Star struggled through 92 games last season with a surgically repaired right ankle, hitting a career-low .255 with five homers and 32 RBIs. Ordonez was a career...
Via AP on Fox  |  1 day ago

Magglio Ordonez to retire on Sunday

Former Tigers and White Sox outfielder Magglio Ordonez will be retiring on Sunday, during "Magglio Ordonez Day" at Comerica Park when the Tigers host the Yankees. Ordonez has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons, playing in fewer than 100 games in each after injuring his ankle. He re-fractured the ankle in the playoffs this past year, and made the decision to...
Via The Outside Corner  |  1 day ago
END OF THE ROAD

Magglio Ordonez nearing retirement

Magglio Ordonez is 38 years old and remains unsigned. After dealing with injuries the past few years, he knows retirement is near.

Via PRO Rumors  |  March 27, 2012

Report: Magglio Ordonez close to retirement

It wasn’t an official announcement, but Magglio Ordonez is probably close to having a press release of some sort to announce his retirement from baseball, as it is becoming more and more unlikely that the Tigers, or any team for that matter, will opt not sign him to a Major League deal. He has already gone on record as saying he will not accept a minor league contract. Ordonez...
Via The Victory Formation  |  March 27, 2012

Magglio Ordonez Doesn’ t Want a Minor League Deal

According to Danny Knobler, of CBSSports.com, Magglio Ordonez (.255/.303/.331 in 357 plate appearances with the Detroit Tigers in 2011) has indicated that he’s not in the market for a minor league contract. Ordonez, whose playing time and ability to stay healthy have been declining over the past few years, is looking for a guaranteed spot
Via Reading Between The Seams  |  February 16, 2012

Here’s an Idea: Braves Should Sign Magglio Ordonez

This boring offseason is one that continues to press on for the Atlanta Braves. I thought that there would be something to write about, in terms of player acquisitions or trades. However, all we have is a big pile of rumors and nothing substantial, other than Derek Lowe and Alex Gonzalez‘s departure. As for the Braves, there are still some attractive free agents available...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 05, 2012
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