El Bullpen: Baseball thanks Adrián Beltré

On Tuesday, Adrián Beltré announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 21 seasons.

His retirement announcement was bittersweet in the fact that we will no longer see El Koja on the field hitting more milestones, but, at the same time, we along with the rest of the baseball world is looking five years down the road – to a potential trip to Cooperstown, N.Y.

His announcement drew a lot of love and support from current and former players, franchises and the Baseball Hall of Fame. It’s truly evident: Beltré is well respected and will be very missed.

Major League Baseball’s Cut4 shared the great Vin Scully calling his first hit.

The Dodgers, for whom Beltré played the first seven years of his career, congratulated him.

Elvis Andrus reflects on the last eight years playing with his BIG BRO.

Robinson Chirinos thanks his former teammate and Capitán.

Free agent Marwin González showing Texas Love.

Yankees reliever Dellin Betances respects his Dominican elders.

Outfielder Melky Cabrera showing his fellow countryman love.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announces his 2024 Hall of Fame eligibility.

Is Pudge Rodríguez predicting the future with a “I will be seeing you soon in Cooperstown?”

Another Hall of Famer, Chipper Jones, saving a seat for Beltré at the third basemen’s table in Cooperstown

Rawlings Sports sends a big GRACIAS.

Us, along with the rest of the baseball world the day after his announcement.

Congratulations, El Koja, y DTB

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