Tim Anderson grateful, at peace in retirement as White Sox honor the two-time All-Star's career
The Chicago White Sox held a retirement ceremony to honor the career of two-time All-Star Tim Anderson. Former announcer Jason Benetti spoke about the brief nature of professional sports careers during the event. Highlights of Anderson’s time with the team were showcased at the stadium for fans and colleagues.
Thursday’s retirement ceremony for former two-time All-Star Tim Anderson felt sudden, even with advanced notice.“He feels like the story of why Major League Baseball players try to get what they can get when they can get it, because it happens so fast,” said former Sox announcer Jason Benetti, in town to call the game for the Tigers. “His story is some of the brightest lightning in the largest bottle for a time. And then suddenly it's gone.”The highlights of Anderson played on the Rate Field…
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