Mike Matheny retires

[Post Count Padder]

It was just a matter of time:

 

Mike Matheny-C-Giants Feb. 1 - 7:46 pm et

 

 

Giants announced the retirement of catcher Mike Matheny.

 

We're assuming he's going to get paid anyway. Matheny, who was told he shouldn't play again due to post-concussion syndrome, was entering the last season of the three-year, $10.5 million contract that Brian Sabean gave him after 2004. Matheny was a Gold Glove defender for most of his career, but he hit just .239/.293/.344 in 3,877 at-bats over 13 seasons. Knowing he was unlikely to play this season, the Giants signed Bengie Molina to a three-year deal earlier this winter.

[BCVM22]

*salute*

[Soul]

Another Cub killer bites the dust. Have a nice retirement.

[Lefty]

I actually spoke to a Giants coach a few weeks ago who told me this was coming. I feel so cool right now, but bad for Matheny.

[CuseCubFan69]

Concussions suck. I hope someday they can find a way to stop the damage done to the brain after having one.

[tkenm356]

Best of luck to him in the post baseball world. Wise move to get out at this point

[Pushfrog98]

He'll make a great manager someday.

[CubinNY]

He'll make a great manager someday.

 

I don't know about the "great" part, but I could see him being fast tracked to be a manager.

 

I wouldn't be shocked if LaRussa made him a bench coach or something.

 

My prediction: His first job will be with the Cardinals.

 

Welcome to the forum!

[CuseCubFan69]

He'll make a great manager someday.

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

I've always been partial to catchers when it comes to managing.

[biittner77]

He'll make a great manager someday.

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

I've always been partial to catchers when it comes to managing.

 

agreed. Nice balance of knowledge of the pitching game plan and an understanding of offense.

[Soul]

He'll manage the Cubs to the World Series.

 

Oh, sweet retribution!! :D

[Pushfrog98]

Thanks... I've been a long-time viewer but it took a while to get my account activated.

 

Matheny was one of those guys that just knew how to play good baseball. He wasn't much of an offensive threat, but he knew how to call a good game, played hard every day and is a pretty nice guy actually.

[reggiemiller rules]

One of my favorite all time baseball moments was when Matheny was with the brewers and took a fastball to the face while batting. Instead of falling to the ground he just stood there bleeding and just looked out at the pitcher. Ever since that moment I really liked him.

[dew1679666265]

He'll manage the Cubs to the World Series.

 

Oh, sweet retribution!! :D

 

After Sweet Lou has led us to three in as many years with the team. 8-)

[Soul]

He'll manage the Cubs to the World Series.

 

Oh, sweet retribution!! :D

 

After Sweet Lou has led us to three in as many years with the team. 8-)

 

Lou retires, hands the reins to Matheny, we sweep the season series vs. the Cards and win our 4th World Series!!

 

***wakes up***

[dew1679666265]

He'll manage the Cubs to the World Series.

 

Oh, sweet retribution!! :D

 

After Sweet Lou has led us to three in as many years with the team. 8-)

 

Lou retires, hands the reins to Matheny, we sweep the season series vs. the Cards and win our 4th World Series!!

 

***wakes up***

 

No need for that my friend. I'd rather just stay asleep. :D