Nomar Garciaparra set to retire from baseball

Category Featured, Sports | Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Longtime Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra will announce his retirement from baseball on Wednesday morning, signing a one-day contract with the Red Sox in order to retire as a member of the team.
Upon his retirement, Garciaparra will join ESPN as a baseball analyst. He will be seen primarily on Baseball Tonight but will also serve as an occasional game analyst.

“After years of enjoying the privilege of playing this great game wearing Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, and A’s jerseys in front of truly amazing fans, today I’ve decided to end my playing days,” Garciaparra said in an ESPN news release. “I’ve been blessed to have had a long career as a player and feel fortunate to continue this great journey as a member of the ESPN team.”

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