Former Angels OF Torii Hunter retires

[Richard]

A congrats on a great career. Will always remember Torii and his time here. Thank you for being the catalyst of the 2009 team that finally got over the Red Sox in the ALDS.

 

http://www.startribune.com/longtime-twins-star-torii-hunter-decides-to-retire/337283601/

 

 

2009 ALDS Game 1 3 run home run:

http://m.mlb.com/video/v7028453/boslaa-gm-1-hunters-homer-puts-halos-up-by-three/?query=torii+hunter+alds

 

 

Edited October 27, 2015 by Richard

[Jay]

A congrats on a great career. Will always remember Torii and his time here. Thank you for being the catalyst of the 2009 team that finally got over the Red Sox in the ALDS.

 

well said

 

Congrats to Torii

[Blarg]

It was time, he had a very good run.

[DMVol]

Jerry: Let's sign Torii to a two year deal...He wants to stay here....we think he's got some left in the tank....

Arte: I think we need some star power...sign Hamilton....

[Ohtaniland]

HOF?

[JAHV76]

Thanks Torii for the memories and for being a fan friendly player.

[HeavenlyHalos]

No way is he a hall of famer, but a damn good career. Wish him the best in whatever he chooses to do from this point on.

[Richard]

Another great moment was his last month on the team when he would always come up clutch in late game situations and bring in a tying or go ahead run. 

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/11493214/v25235975/must-c-clutch-torii-hits-the-gamewinning-double/?game_pk=320104

[AngelsLakersFan]

He can still play

[Kevin]

Sucks he never got to even play in the World Series let alone win one.

[Ohtaniland]

He can still play

 

He could play left field for one season and retire as an Angels player.

 

Hunter > Joyce, Cowgill, Victorino, Robertson, Navarro, Murphy........

 

Oh wait Arte and Pujols would never allow Him back. Never mind.

[Tank]

Thanks for the memories, Torii.

[CaliAngel]

Yah he shoulda retired an Angel, that's for sure. The latter was just embarrasing and a dumb move on the part of the Angels organization.

[fan_since79]

HOF?

 

He would need at least four or five more good years.

 

Career WAR of exactly 50.0. The 18 center fielders in the Hall average 70.4.

 

353 HR, 1,391 RBI, 2,452 Hits, comes up short. There are 665 hitters with a better career OPS+.

[DowningRules]

I'll always be grateful to him for his enthusiasm for the game and the fans. He is/was a class act.

[AngelArcher]

Torii to Trout: use the whole field, be a complete hitter.

Pujols to Trout: no, pull the ball. Chicks dig the long ball. You'll win more MVPs.

I have a source that says this was how their clubhouse argument really went down. Pujols then ran to Arte for backup.

[UndertheHalo]

Glad he wore Halo red for a while. Good player, seemingly better dude. Off to MLB network with ya Tori !!!

Edited October 27, 2015 by UndertheHalo

[Troll Daddy]

He would need at least four or five more good years.

Career WAR of exactly 50.0. The 18 center fielders in the Hall average 70.4.

353 HR, 1,391 RBI, 2,452 Hits, comes up short. There are 665 hitters with a better career OPS+.

Lol posting the WAR bullcrap ... all you needed to do is post his stats.

I didn't care for Torii when he was signed but the player grew on me and I'm thrilled that he wore the Angels uniform for five years.

Torii for third base coach!

[Season Over]

Thanks for the memories.  The home run off Lester is still the loudest I've ever heard Angel Stadium.

[DoubleOffTheWall]

Sucks he never got to even play in the World Series let alone win one.

That will happen to weaver too

[tomsred]

Torii to Trout: use the whole field, be a complete hitter.

Pujols to Trout: no, pull the ball. Chicks dig the long ball. You'll win more MVPs.

I have a source that says this was how their clubhouse argument really went down. Pujols then ran to Arte for backup.

 

Who's your source - Jerry Dipoto?

[nando714]

Thanka arte for choosing Hamilton over Hunter

[Stradling]

Thanka arte for choosing Hamilton over Hunter

He didn't. He chose Greinke over Hunter, then Greinke chose the Dodgers over the Angels, at that point Hunter had chosen the Tigers, so Arte chose to spend the Greinke money on Hamilton.

[Inside Pitch]

Jerry: Let's sign Torii to a two year deal...He wants to stay here....we think he's got some left in the tank....

Arte: I think we need some star power...sign Hamilton....

 

So why was Jerry so upset he had to trade Hamilton?   That's been stated as one of the final nails in the coffin for Jerry.  If JD wanted no part of him in the first place -- why the rage over having to trade him?

[Amazing Larry]

So why was Jerry so upset he had to trade Hamilton? That's been stated as one of the final nails in the coffin for Jerry. If JD wanted no part of him in the first place -- why the rage over having to trade him?

This is just a hunch but it probably has something to do with the fact that after Arte shot his mouth off, Hamilton had practically zero trade value.

Back on topic... nothing but well wishes for Torii. He slipped a couple of times to the reporters but that's bound to happen when you're constantly being quoted. I think everyone agrees he has a good heart and was a pleasure to watch on the field. I'll never forget when he made that last catch for Weaver's no-hitter.

#imposters