MLB Notebook:Twenty Two Years of Service

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After 22 years in the bigs, Jim Thome is calling it quits. The slugger made it official this weekend when he signed a one day contract with the Cleveland Indians. The team he broke in with and perhaps had his greatest years. Thome 43 finished playing with 612 homers and 1699 RBIs. He last played in the majors in 2012 and had been trying to make a roster since. 

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Mr. Dodger

One man who is not yet ready to retire is Vin Scully. The legendary voice of the Los Angles Dodgers will return next season for his 66th year of service. The 86 year old Scully is on of he most beloved figures in all of baseball.

Milwaukee's Williams Suspended

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Milwaukee Brewers Minor League right-handed pitcher Mark Williams has received a 50-game suspension without pay after testing positive for an Amphetamine in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

The suspension of Williams, who is currently on the roster of the Single-A Brevard County Manatees of the Florida State League, is effective immediately.

Rangers Claim Carp

He wanted out of Boston and he got it. Platoon outfielder Mike Carp was designated for assignment Friday by the Red Sox. The one time acclaimed Mariners prospect seemed to have resurrected his career as a clutch role player for the World Champion Sox. However as Boston struggled this season so did Carp. Unhappy with his playing time Carp publicly asked to be moved late in July. Boston as unable to package Carp in any of their deadline deals so the club & Carp parted ways on August 1st. 

However Carp did not have to wait long for a knew assignment, The Texas Rangers Sunday claimed the 28 year old left handed hitting outfielder.

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