WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2019 Spring TrainingProspectsCommentaryNews and NotesPlayer Profiles2018 Dodgers Review:Chase UtleyNew Kurt Suzuki Jersey ,24commentsFan and organization favorite retires on his terms BycraigminamiDec 25, 2018,6:00am PSTShareTweetShareShare2018 Dodgers Review:Chase UtleyKelvin Kuo-USA TODAY SportsWhile it was not the ultimate storybook finish, Chase Utley did retire on his terms in 2018.Utley announced his retirement on Friday July 13, 2018 at a press conference at Dodger Stadium.Eric Stephen reported on that press conference here.According to Utley, he said he came to terms with the decision back in June, and then he told the team of his decision during a team meeting on Thursday July 12th in San Diego.“Chase did it in an uncharacteristic http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , uncomfortable way for him,” manager Dave Roberts said. “But I think it was the right thing to do. He’s got some peace, and he’s looking forward to help us win baseball games.”What went rightChase Utley had a great pinch-hitting season for the Dodgers.In 43 plate appearances as apinch-hitter, he went .342/.419/.474.What went wrongUtley went 0-for-18 in September with one stolen base, three walks and a hit-by-pitch.2018 particularsAge:Forever young and silvery Stats:Chase Utley had five hit-by-pitches.He became the eighth player to go over 200 hit-by-pitches in his career.Utley is the all-the-time left-handed batter leader in that category.Game of the yearOn April 28th, Chase Utley did something he had never done in his career.Utley had four hits and scored four runs against the San Francisco Giants.The Dodgers would win 15-6 to take the first game of the doubleheader.Utley also hit three doubles in that game.It was the second time in his career he had done that.The first time was on September 1, 2010 when the then Philadelphia Phillie hit three doubles against the Dodgers.Roster statusReportedly Utley will work for the Dodger front office in some capacity though that has not been officially acknowledged by either the team nor Utley at this time. The Toronto Blue Jays announced Tuesday that they've released veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , thus making the 34-year-old a free agent.ROSTER MOVE: We've released SS Troy Tulowitzki, making him a free agent.— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) December 11, 2018Tulowitzki missed the entire season with bone spurs in his right ankle, and he was limited to 66 games the year prior because of a high ankle sprain. The Blue Jays decided it was time to cut ties with 'Tulo' and start rolling with their younger players for the 2019 season.As Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports points out, the Blue Jays still owe Tulowitzki $38 million, making the release a little surprising. But the former Gold Glover admitted that he wouldn't want to stay in Toronto if they asked him to play a different position next season.advertisingThe Blue Jays acquired Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies in a blockbuster deal before the 2015 trade deadline. He was instrumental in helping Toronto end its 22-year playoff drought, and Tulowitzki guided the franchise to consecutive ALCS appearances in 2015 and '16. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsBut with top prospects in Danny Jansen Mike Foltynewicz Jersey , Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ready to take over, the Jays have decide t was time to start building towards the future.Veteran Yangervis Solarte was released earlier this winter, while utility man Aledmys Diaz was traded to the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Trent Thornton. Releasing Tulowitzki is just one of the many house-cleaning moves by the Toronto front office.advertisingWhat This MeansIf the Blue Jays were in position to contend, they would have likely kept Tulowitzki. But he's ageing, injury prone and well past his playing prime. And with so many young infielders to work with, the Blue Jays made the right call in deciding to more out another veteran.Tulowitzki's tenure in Toronto didn't last very long http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-markakis-jersey , but fans will surely remember him as the guy that helped them reach the ALCS twice. He will also be cheap in free agency, so Tulowitzki shouldn't have to wait long to find a new home.
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