Big Unit retires

[dbackjon]

First Ballot HOF, IMHO. And should go in as a DBACK

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=a ... &type=lgns

Randy Johnson(notes) is retiring after 22 major league seasons.

The Big Unit, an overpowering left-hander who last June became the 24th pitcher to win 300 games, made the expected announcement Tuesday on a conference call.

“I really wanted to go out on my terms,” Johnson said. “I just feel like there’s not a lot more for me to do in this game. I just think it’s a natural progression when you play this long. Eventually you have to say it’s time.”

A five-time Cy Young Award winner, the 46-year-old Johnson accomplished just about everything in his remarkable career that a player hopes for in baseball.

He owns a World Series ring and co-MVP honors, and was a 10-time All-Star. He threw two no-hitters, including a perfect game, and ranks second on the career strikeout list.

[Col Hogan]

Great pitcher....it was about time...

[Grizalltheway]

First Ballot HOF, IMHO. And should go in as a DBACK

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=a ... &type=lgns

Randy Johnson(notes) is retiring after 22 major league seasons.

The Big Unit, an overpowering left-hander who last June became the 24th pitcher to win 300 games, made the expected announcement Tuesday on a conference call.

“I really wanted to go out on my terms,” Johnson said. “I just feel like there’s not a lot more for me to do in this game. I just think it’s a natural progression when you play this long. Eventually you have to say it’s time.”

A five-time Cy Young Award winner, the 46-year-old Johnson accomplished just about everything in his remarkable career that a player hopes for in baseball.

He owns a World Series ring and co-MVP honors, and was a 10-time All-Star. He threw two no-hitters, including a perfect game, and ranks second on the career strikeout list.

I loved him when he was with Seattle, but I think you're right.

[JMU DJ]

You forgot the most important stat jon.


-killed a pigeon in flight with a fastball

[Ivytalk]

Never forget those shots of John Kruk bailing out against the Big Johnson!

[JoltinJoe]

All I remember is that he couldn't hack it in the AL East. He'll go into the Hall of Fame, but he won't get his number retired by the Yankees -- the greatest honor in baseball.

[dbackjon]

All I remember is that he couldn't hack it in the AL East. He'll go into the Hall of Fame, but he won't get his number retired by the Yankees -- the greatest honor in baseball.

Nope - greatest honor is Winning three games in one World Series

[JoltinJoe]

All I remember is that he couldn't hack it in the AL East. He'll go into the Hall of Fame, but he won't get his number retired by the Yankees -- the greatest honor in baseball.

Nope - greatest honor is Winning three games in one World Series*

FIFY

[AZGrizFan]

Nope - greatest honor is Winning three games in one World Series*

FIFY

Your overpriced bag of crybabies finally got one. You can have closure on 2001 now.

[UNHWildCats]

FIFY

Your overpriced bag of crybabies finally got one. You can have closure on 2001 now.

[BlueHen86]

Never forget those shots of John Kruk bailing out against the Big Johnson!

That is always the first thing I think of too. Kruk wanted no part of him.