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Related: About this forumFive-time All-Star Troy Tulowitzki retires
Troy Tulowitzki announced his retirement on Thursday, bringing an end to a career that was often brilliant before injuries derailed it.
Tulowitzki signed with the Yankees in January, taking one more shot at resurrecting his career. But he appeared in just five games before going on the injured list with a left calf strain on April 4. Tulowitzki went on a Minor League rehab assignment at the end of April, but that lasted just two games before the 34-year-old experienced a setback.
Tulowitzki officially ended the comeback attempt on Thursday, releasing a statement that began: I wanted to take this opportunity to announce my retirement as a Major League Baseball player.
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Unfortunately for Tulowitzki, the injuries were relentless. Going back to 2008, he was placed on the injured list a dozen different times, with an array of maladies. In recent years, he struggled with quad strains, a sprained ankle, bone spurs in his heel and the calf strain.
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Wow ... Tulo was a one-man wrecking crew when he played against S.F. Well, actually part of a two-man wrecking crew when paired with Carlos Gonzalez. That was a scary duo to play against -- but fun to watch.
El Supremo
(20,365 posts)El Supremo
(20,365 posts)The days of Tulo, Cargo and Ubaldo are gone.
Auggie
(31,172 posts)For a few years he was lights-out.
El Supremo
(20,365 posts)Even if the opposing announcers don't know how to pronounce his name.
Did you know he was named after Nolan Ryan?
Hes in good company.
Dont forget Blackmon.
Capt. America
(2,477 posts)True Dough
(17,305 posts)He had a great career though.
JonLP24
(29,322 posts)Last time I watched baseball pretty much was when that duo played.