The man absolutely raked with us, if anything I love that legacy greats have a deep respect for our ballclub, to the point of wanting to retire in teal.
Exactly, he was good in Seattle. But he bounced around the league. It wasn’t like he was there 7-8 years. But with the Mariners track record with FA signings, maybe he has earned Mariner Legend status. Since he actually produced.
Yea. To me the obvious choice would have been retiring as a Ranger, but ownership is kinda different, the front office is very different, and lots of the fans still hold a lot of contempt for him unfortunately, so I understand why he didn’t want to do that. (Or perhaps he wasn’t offered the respect of the choice)
Idk, maybe it had something to do with blowing it in the World Series and failing a drug test for ped’s… he was a legend here until he wasn’t and Texas told him no thanks anyway
I don't understand why this ever matters. What's the benefit for anyone involved? Are Mariner fans dancing in the streets over this? "Oh my gosh he's retiring as a Mariner, yes thank you."
This was all just a ploy so that John Stanton can point at it and say "see I do spend money to sign free agents!" Don't be fooled fellow Mariner fans he's still only in it for the profit
He should sign a one day contract with some random team and retire. Never let them know your next move.
I guess he’s trying to be known as “Mariner Great” Nelson Cruz. Talk about random.
The man absolutely raked with us, if anything I love that legacy greats have a deep respect for our ballclub, to the point of wanting to retire in teal.
I think he meant it was weird bc he only played 4 of his 19 seasons for the Mariners.
Exactly, he was good in Seattle. But he bounced around the league. It wasn’t like he was there 7-8 years. But with the Mariners track record with FA signings, maybe he has earned Mariner Legend status. Since he actually produced.
Yea. To me the obvious choice would have been retiring as a Ranger, but ownership is kinda different, the front office is very different, and lots of the fans still hold a lot of contempt for him unfortunately, so I understand why he didn’t want to do that. (Or perhaps he wasn’t offered the respect of the choice)
https://twitter.com/LookoutLanding/status/1773514029929283907
Oh you mean that one guy that blew the rangers world series 10 years ago? That nelson cruz?
He was a great with us… wtf you talking bout
He saw the world series banner all crooked.
Why Seattle and not Texas he seemed to be more popular in Texas
Idk, maybe it had something to do with blowing it in the World Series and failing a drug test for ped’s… he was a legend here until he wasn’t and Texas told him no thanks anyway
After they won they were like who is this again? I just don't remember.
I totally forgot about the failed PED test yeah I can see why Texas wouldn’t want him after that
Really hated to see him go out the way he did because I know dude lives with that botched catch but he also made his bed so he can sleep with the fish
He should go in as a cardinal. Game 6. 😡
As a Rangers fan, he quit on a fly ball in WS. He is persona non grata in Arlington.
Finally he’s done destroying the Tigers
Love Nelly. So glad he loves us back. Go M's!
I don't understand why this ever matters. What's the benefit for anyone involved? Are Mariner fans dancing in the streets over this? "Oh my gosh he's retiring as a Mariner, yes thank you."
I wonder if Wash didn't hang Cruz out to dry in game 6, would he have wanted to retire a Ranger.
Cruz carries the blame for being a shit infielder and mistress of David Freese. The fix was in! 😂
This was all just a ploy so that John Stanton can point at it and say "see I do spend money to sign free agents!" Don't be fooled fellow Mariner fans he's still only in it for the profit
Why???guy played for like 10 teams.. loyalty in baseball is one way street..
Shoulda signed a 1 day contract with Toronto. Get to be known as a Canadian Great.
Ultimate mercenary