|  | | Former home run king Mark McGwire retired after 16 seasons. |
Nobody ever hit home runs with the frequency of Mark McGwire. Nobody ever hit them as far. And after 583 of them, McGwire has decided to retire. Slowed by knee injuries the past two years, McGwire said, "After considerable discussion with those closest to me, I have decided not to sign the extension, as I am unable to perform at a level equal to the salary the organization would be paying me." He retires fifth on the all-time home run list and among the greatest first basemen in baseball history.
Commentary
Stark: Nothing like covering Mac in '98
Kurkjian: Big Mac leaves on his terms
Keown: Part selflessness, part self-reservation
Patrick: No surprise
Ratto: McGwire leaving -- for now
Page 2: Being Mark McGwire
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 St. Louis vs. Milwaukee
Watch Mark McGwire's last home run, a three-run shot against Milwaukee on Oct. 4 (Courtesy: MLB).
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 Bash brother
Jose Canseco understands Mark McGwire's decision to retire.
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