Beinfest4Prez Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 SEATTLE -- Three-time All-Star second baseman Bret Boone was cut by the Seattle Mariners on Sunday after a half-season of struggles at the plate. The 12-year veteran, who has 251 homers, was designated for assignment. Seattle has 10 days to trade him or put him on waivers. Boone, 36, is hitting with seven homers and 34 RBI. He was benched for five games two weeks ago to work on his swing with batting instructor Don Baylor. On his return, he played well during a three-game series in San Diego, but manager Mike Hargrove said recently "he has reverted back to where he was before." Seattle is responsible for the remainder of his $8.25 million salary this year. Shortstop Jose Lopez and outfielder Chris Snelling were recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, and infielder Dave Hansen was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an inflamed elbow. Credit Espn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 /jawdropping emoticon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NirvanaNole Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Wow. Maybe Boone needs to call Jose for some of those steroids Jose claimed Boone was on. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 holy crap batman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fritz Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Steroids didn't help him at all. :plain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 *shocked*, I knew he was struggling but never in a million years thought Seattle would have the balls to cut him. Last year, if you let Yahoo pick your fantasy team, he usually showed up as a first round pick. A year later, his career's gotten this low. WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyggyMarlin Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Just what Lowell needs to see right now... :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geemoney Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 How the mighty have fallen...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Well... in his defense, he is 36 years old. I still don't like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanleyDavidson Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 wasnt boone the one that swung and missed on a pitch in the homerun derby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephisto Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 wasnt boone the one that swung and missed on a pitch in the homerun derby? 838515[/snapback] yea, it was. I remember his brother laughing at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 wasnt boone the one that swung and missed on a pitch in the homerun derby? 838515[/snapback] yea, it was. I remember his brother laughing at him. 838784[/snapback] That was awesome, he hit 0 homers and blamed it on Ichiro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 wasnt boone the one that swung and missed on a pitch in the homerun derby? 838515[/snapback] yea, it was. I remember his brother laughing at him. 838784[/snapback] That was awesome, he hit 0 homers and blamed it on Ichiro. 838796[/snapback] The funniest thing is he went up there without a bat :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Anybody that thinks that Boone wasn't a juicer is blind..... He's done....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinGuru Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Anybody that thinks that Boone wasn't a juicer is blind..... He's done....... 840421[/snapback] I agree with you. Like Bonds, and other roiders, he hit more homeruns during the latter part of his career, then when he was in his "prime." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beinfest4Prez Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Anybody that thinks that Boone wasn't a juicer is blind..... He's done....... 840421[/snapback] I agree with you. Like Bonds, and other roiders, he hit more homeruns during the latter part of his career, then when he was in his "prime." 841825[/snapback] So in that case, Hank Aaron was a roider too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PitchingWinsGames Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hank Aaron didn't hit homeruns in the latter part of his career at an increased rate like Boone and Bonds, Aaron just stayed consistent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beinfest4Prez Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hank Aaron didn't hit homeruns in the latter part of his career at an increased rate like Boone and Bonds, Aaron just stayed consistent... 842322[/snapback] Hank Aaron hit 400+ homers after an athletes "prime." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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