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rink23 · 01-09-2023, 03:27 AM

Long-time Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright has announced his retirement from baseball after 17 seasons in the major leagues.
Wainwright, 41, spent his entire career in St. Louis, first coming up during the 2005 season and then serving as their postseason closer in their run to a World Series title in 2006.
He joined the rotation in 2007 -- when he went 14-12 with a 3.70 ERA -- and outside of a couple of major injuries remained there through the conclusion of the 2022 season.
In 2022, the right-hander went 11-12 with a 3.71 ERA.
The Cardinals declined to offer him a contract for the 2023 season, but unlike long-time teammates Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina -- who both opted for retirement, Wainwright opted to test free agency.
The best offer he got came from the San Francisco Giants -- one year worth $1.6 million -- and with that, Wainwright decided to retire.
For his career, Wainwright pitched in 457 games/390 starts and went 195-177 with three saves and a 3.38 ERA.
He and catcher Yadier Molina also set the record for most starts by a pitcher-catcher combination with 327.

01-09-2023, 03:27 AM	#46
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 20,774	Cards notes: March 21 -- Pitcher Adam Wainwright announces his retirement Long-time Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright has announced his retirement from baseball after 17 seasons in the major leagues. Wainwright, 41, spent his entire career in St. Louis, first coming up during the 2005 season and then serving as their postseason closer in their run to a World Series title in 2006. He joined the rotation in 2007 -- when he went 14-12 with a 3.70 ERA -- and outside of a couple of major injuries remained there through the conclusion of the 2022 season. In 2022, the right-hander went 11-12 with a 3.71 ERA. The Cardinals declined to offer him a contract for the 2023 season, but unlike long-time teammates Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina -- who both opted for retirement, Wainwright opted to test free agency. The best offer he got came from the San Francisco Giants -- one year worth $1.6 million -- and with that, Wainwright decided to retire. For his career, Wainwright pitched in 457 games/390 starts and went 195-177 with three saves and a 3.38 ERA. He and catcher Yadier Molina also set the record for most starts by a pitcher-catcher combination with 327. Attached Images Last edited by rink23; 01-09-2023 at 03:33 AM.