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Eric Chavez “Leaning Heavily Towards Retirement”

By Mark Polishuk | October 7, 2011 at 5:17pm CDT

Veteran third baseman Eric Chavez is considering retirement, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post (Twitter link).  Chavez, 33, is "leaning heavily towards" hanging up his cleats after 14 Major League seasons. 

Chavez considered retirement in 2010 following three injury-plagued years and multiple surgeries on his back and shoulder, but signed a minor league deal with the Yankees in the offseason and ended up as a valuable bench piece for the AL East champions.  Chavez hit .263/.320/.356 in 175 plate appearances, all but 23 of which were against right-handed pitching.  He also made 33 starts at third base filling in for the injured Alex Rodriguez and showed some of the form (a +9.5 UZR/150) that earned him six straight Gold Gloves for the A's between 2001-06.

Should this be the end for Chavez, he will retire with a career line of .267/.342/.474, 232 home runs and career earnings of approximately $75.63MM.

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  1. Scott Lawless

    14 years ago

     Growing up knowing him and his family, I would love to see him still playing, but he will do whats best for him.  Good guy, good career. Good luck Chavy

    Reply
  2. MattCMoore

    14 years ago

    If not for the injuries Chavez would still be one of the best 3B in the league today.

    Reply
  3. fpsantangeloswingman

    14 years ago

    Sherman failed to report that Chavez happened to injure himself as he was leaning.

    Reply
    • Rabbitov

      14 years ago

      Eh, Chavez is a fighter dude. A lot of players would have retired 6 years ago dealing with what he had to deal with. I give him props.

      Reply
      • Matt Busche

        14 years ago

        I agree. At least he tried to come back from his injuries, have to give him respect for that

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      • Ben Brown

        14 years ago

        Can you name any players that have retired in the middle of a contract with guaranteed eight-figure annual salaries?….didn’t think so.

        Reply
  4. AJCBE

    14 years ago

    Don’t lean too heavily Eric, you’ll injure yourself.

    Reply
  5. AJCBE

    14 years ago

    Oh we did the same joke at the same time. How embarrassing.

    Reply
  6. drjayphd

    14 years ago

    His spine, on the other hand, made that decision six years earlier.

    Reply
  7. EdinsonPickle

    14 years ago

    Chavez could have been one of the great 3rd baggers of our generation had he stayed healthy. Despite the fantastic career he could have had; he still put together a nice run as a big leaguer.

    Reply
  8. Pete 12

    14 years ago

    Hope he comes back to Oakland as a fielding coach, he’s definitely got the temperment and leadership qualities of a manager, hopefully also with Oakland, post-Melvin.

    Reply
  9. RepOak

    14 years ago

    Chavez probably would have done better then A-ROD in the playoffs…

    Reply
  10. 5_tool_MiLB_fool

    14 years ago

    this man is the reason i crap my pants every time i see a player go on the 15-day dl

     

    Reply
  11. Brian Capoccia

    14 years ago

    Eric is a stud.  Good luck and enjoy retirement.  

    Reply
  12. Julian Dahlquist

    14 years ago

    Sign with the Twins, then he can come back the following year with someone like the Pirates or Royals and hit 40 bombs.

    Reply
  13. PRKnight

    14 years ago

    I liked Chavez this year.  He played hard and when he was on the field he showed me something.  I wouldn’t mind the yanks bringing him back if he wants to, I’m not 100% sold on Laird being the backup yet 

    Reply
  14. Chris

    14 years ago

    Hey you have your money right? RETIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!! You were good in MVP 2005 ans tht’s why you ended my 104 chicago cub WS drought.

    Reply
    • Chris

      14 years ago

      Back in 2004

      Reply
    • Chris

      14 years ago

      Back in 2004

      Reply
  15. Chris

    14 years ago

    Hey you have your money right? RETIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!! You were good in MVP 2005 ans tht’s why you ended my 104 chicago cub WS drought.

    Reply
  16. Chris

    14 years ago

    God I wish I could retire by 33,though I’m only 20 :)13 more years. Puctuationkinda off vause im kinda drunk

    Reply
    • Nathan Beck

      14 years ago

      It’s a safe bet for you to not drink until you’re 21 bud. 

      Reply
  17. Chris

    14 years ago

    God I wish I could retire by 33,though I’m only 20 :)13 more years. Puctuationkinda off vause im kinda drunk

    Reply
  18. stewie75

    14 years ago

    wouldn’t mind a platoon of chavez & derosa at third for the cubbies next season.

    Reply
  19. stewie75

    14 years ago

    wouldn’t mind a platoon of chavez & derosa at third for the cubbies next season.

    Reply
  20. Aaron Ebbs

    14 years ago

    Would love him back he filled his role very well this year.

    Reply

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