Mike Jones Retires

[TCSM]

From what my memory recalls it seemed like Mike was starting to get some of his velocity and talent back over the last couple years. Sad to see such a talented individual never reach his potential.

 

http://brewersbeat.mlblogs.com/archives/2011/02/former_first-rounder_jones_ret.html

[DHonks]

Mike gave it a good run. I always enjoyed following his name in boxscores, in prospect handbooks, and finally in internet articles about his perseverance. I hope that once his son is old enough for school, Mike will give the Brewers a call about a position. I could see him either opening up as a pitching coach (since he always had a good feel for pitching) or even as a rehab coach--someone who helps push guys through their rehab.

[TheCrew07]

I always rooted very hard for Mike, he was one of my boys. Best of luck to him in his future endeavors.

[foamboy1]

It's sad when things turn out like this. I probably saw 90% of all his box scores.

Mike...you gave it your all and we thank you for the service. I can't imagine how hard it is to get to the spot where your retire in the minors after being a first round pick. No doubt you gave it all you had. I wish you the best of luck in the future.

[brewmann04]

I have followed Mike since he was drafted and rooted hard for him when he came back from injury.I wish him the best of kuck

[BCZF]

Stories like this area ll too frequent.. I followed Mike as well, rooted for his recovery.. Good luck, man..

[homer]

So I guess Haudricourt was right....even if he was kind of a jag about it.

[yoshii8]

So I guess Haudricourt was right....even if he was kind of a jag about it.

That's the first thing I thought about when I read this thread title. Too bad.