Troy Glaus To Sit Out Start Of 2011 Season

by gondeee on Jan 30, 2011 10:27 AM EST

Free agent infielder Troy Glaus is not officially retiring. But he will sit out the start of the 2011 season and possibly beyond, according to his agent, Mike Nicotera.

"Troy had opportunities to sign with more than one club this off-season and each time he was presented with a particular opportunity, he weighed it against spending more time with his wife and family," Nicotera said. "After a good deal of thought and discussion in each instance, he decided to pass on playing.

"At this point, Troy is just looking forward to becoming a dad for the first time (his wife is due at the end of February) and to being able to spend a spring at home for the first time in many years. As for his future in terms of baseball, he hasn't closed any doors permanently."

Sounds like it might be the end of the road for Troy. Watching him late in the season last year was a bit painful. His range of motion was severely limited, and that affected everything from his fielding to his hitting. He had one incredible month last year, so we know he still has some ability left in him. Maybe a shorter season is just what the doctor ordered.

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I wish him nothing but good luck. It’s too bad he hasn’t aged better than he has, the injuries just seemed to break him down. Last years Spring Training when had 8 or 10 consecutive hits then a really good May, I had high hopes for Troy. He might be a good pick up for a team in July, but a whole season just seems like too much for those knees.

Free Matt Young!

by bighop on Jan 30, 2011 11:23 AM EST reply actions

He seemed like he was a great guy, but at this point there is no way he can play in the field. Maybe signing on as a DH for a team trying to make a mid-season push he could handle, but his knees are just so bad.

by Buffalo Braves on Jan 30, 2011 11:30 AM EST reply actions

Was hoping he’d get to play a game against the Braves, so he’d get a good hand here. His effort was appreciated.

by Broccoman on Jan 30, 2011 1:01 PM EST reply actions

I liked that double play turned against the Giants.

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by TonyAlmeyda on Jan 30, 2011 6:09 PM EST reply actions

hell yeah

by willlinn on Jan 30, 2011 6:21 PM EST up reply actions

Great parting memory

That was great way for us all to remember Troy. Thanks for helping give Bobby one last playoff W!

by Crispy on Jan 31, 2011 10:40 AM EST up reply actions

I'd say he might be a real mid season weapon

but… he seems like a guy that takes a while to get into the swing of things

by willlinn on Jan 30, 2011 6:21 PM EST reply actions

I gotta admit

I am kind of jealous of Troy Glaus after reading that article. He is 34, just starting a family, undoubtedly has a really hot wife, and never has to work again if he doesn’t want to. I wish I had $79 million.

by roberty on Jan 30, 2011 7:07 PM EST reply actions

Whatever he does, good luck to him.

He was a good soldier for us and gave us 6 great weeks that catapulted us into first place. From what I heard, it seemed like several AL teams wanted him as a backup 1B/platoon DH type guy, but if he’d rather be at home, that’s good too. I’m sure his new kid will more than occupy his attention.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Jan 30, 2011 10:57 PM EST reply actions