Jim Edmonds has decided to retire due to an achilles tendon injury from last season that did not completely heal. Edmonds put up impressive numbers and is considered a possibility for the Hall of Fame. Edmonds finished his career with 393 homeruns, 1,949 hits, 998 walks and eight gold glove awards. His statistics place him as one of the ten best centerfielders of all-time.
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