Ross Stripling Retires
Still can’t explain the Giants trade of Stripling to the A’s for Jonah Cox.
Why would the A’s take on that contract? Only thing that makes sense is it was part of the agreement for the A’s to play in Sacramento for 3 years. Otherwise, there wasn’t a reason for the A’s to do it.
Anyway, congrats to Stripling on retirement.
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In his major league debut, against the San Francisco Giants on April 8, 2016, Stripling pitched 7+1⁄3 innings without giving up a hit but was removed for a relief pitcher after throwing 100 pitches. He struck out four and walked four, one of whom scored against the relief pitcher.
On August 17, 2022, Stripling had a perfect game going against the Baltimore Orioles, before it was broken up on his first pitch of the seventh inning. Stripling sure had his moments of greatness.
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Has it really been 13 years that’s crazy
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Lifetime medical for him and his family after 10 years and guaranteed salary IIRC, so mission accomplished. Well done, Stripper.
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By my calculation he’s at roughly 9 years of service time. I’m surprised he didn’t try to hang on for 1 more year of service and the 10 year retirement. I’m guessing all offers were either minor league or he’s injured.
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He’s got 35m in the bag and had a nice career. Enjoy retirement and your next chapter of life congratulations Ross!
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I don’t feel this guy ever got a fair break. He was always the second man up but was pretty solid for some years if I recall.
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Interesting on the link he is wearing a KC hat without playing for KC
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Almost Angel legend
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The definition of a swingman throughout his career. Pitched well in both starting and pen roles. He was never the best pitcher on his team, but was pretty much always solid.
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Enjoy retirement Chicken Strip!
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Best of luck in retirement. Was a big fan of his during his time with the Jays.
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Nice statement. Stripling speaks well and has good grey matter. Hope he finds a baseball media gig.
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The goal of every major leaguer is to make at least one All-Star team. “Strip” had a nice first half, pitched the 10th inning, and lost the 2018 All Star Game in Baltimore.
The hall of fame awaits.
He always came across as humble good family type guy. I always love to see a player get away from the game with money that sets their family up. Wish Chicken Strip and his family nothing but good health and happiness
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Enjoyed your time with the Giants! Best of luck to your new life outside of baseball. ⚾️ Though I can tell you baseball always sticks with us. Even the Craig family can attest to that! #HummBaby.
I remember being quite disappointed when FZ signed him (for two years, no less) because I viewed him as, at best, a very marginal 5th starter. He was coming off of what was, for him, something of a late career, successful season with the Jays, that I saw as a one-off, a real outlier.
I was amazed but delighted when the A’s took the second year of that dumb deal off of FZ’s hands. Will always be grateful for that, A’-Sacs, thank you. 🙂
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Ah, I wish he would have survived the trade deadline in 2020 and gotten a ring with LA. Still a classy thing that Roberts mentioned him in his victory speech of the top of his head.
I enjoyed listening to his podcast back in the day and especially after the Astros report came out. Interesting stuff from him and his guests.
Guess Ross won’t be there for you now