Matt Wise Retires

[jjkoestler]

I found this on MLB Trade Rumors. I always liked Matty, but he never was the same after he hit Pedro Lopez.

 

Reliever Matt Wise Retires

By Drew Silva [March 6 at 6:22pm CST]

More retirement news. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, Matt Wise, who pitched last season for the Mets, has also decided to end his baseball career.

 

The 33-year-old threw for several clubs this winter, but none offered a contract. He played in the majors for eight seasons and will finish with a 4.23 career ERA.

 

(added link --1992)

Edited March 6, 2009 by 1992casey

[3Putt]

I didn't see this coming. Guess he threw me a change up.

[Cracked Bat Collector]

It's too bad to see this happen, he was an awesome guy.

[SeriesFinale]

Hard to believe just a couple years ago there was talk we were getting Adam Dunn for him and TGJ

 

Always liked him as a pitcher and a person as well...hope he has a fruitful life

[thablingster]

Stay away from those salad tongs, Matty.

 

I always enjoyed Wise when he was a Brewer and wished him the best when he left. He always seemed like one of the good guys.

[Invader3K]

Weird, I was just wondering yesterday what had happened to him.

 

It's too bad how one errant pitch seemed to change him instantly.

[JohnBriggs12]

Since nobody offered him a contract, I'd classify him as having been retired rather than retiring. He basically just acknowledged reality. He had an okay career and should be able to look back on it with pride.

[NYChez]

Wise was one my top 5 list of guys least likely to be on PED's.

[Jim Goulart]

NYChez[/b]]Wise was one my top 5 list of guys least likely to be on PED's.

 

But wouldn't Paul Byrd have been on that list as well? In other words, no one is above suspicion. Sorry about the potential thread hijack.

 

Best wishes, Matt -- enjoy the family.

[hauser42]

I thought he had a couple of years left in him even if he bounced from team to team.

 

That one pitch really did take a real toll on him.

[sbrylski]

I loved Matt Wise.

 

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d175/sbrylski06/wise.jpg

 

R.I.P

 

(Retire in peace.)