Rick Ankiel Was Waiting For Right Situation, But Has Decided To Retire

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Pitcher-turned-outfielder Rick Ankiel has officially retired, according to an announcement made on Wednesday's Cardinals Spring Training broadcast.
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According to Dan McLaughlin, who I’d have to think would know, Rick Ankiel is retiring. This isn’t an enormous surprise, since he’s not in camp anywhere and he hasn’t been in a big league game since June. But it’s still news. Ankiel was one of the most fascinating, exciting players I’ve ever seen, an absolute physical freak who had a unique career path.
Obviously, You're Not A Golfer

A beguiling talent who 11 games in 2000 for the Cardinals and eight years later slugged 25 homers as an outfielder for the Cardinals, Rick Ankiel announced his retirement Wednesday.
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Rick Ankiel has retired from baseball, according to the Cardinals spring training broadcast Wednesday. This means the end of a rather unique career these days.
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