Orlando Cabrera retires

So long O-Cab. Thanks for the hustle.

4 months ago Doctor Wu 16 comments 0 recs |

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I'll always remember his 63-game on-base streak in 2006

Slick fielder, clutch hitter, and bridge between Spanish and English speaking players.

I hope to see him manage in the Big Leagues one day

by LAA101010 on Jan 18, 2012 8:48 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

No problem.

Unless things have changed from my last search, OCab owns 30% of Bench.

Thanks for the memories, OCab. Good on you!

by wumbug on Jan 18, 2012 8:49 PM PST reply actions

OC had the most baseball smarts I've ever seen in a player.

Thanks OC. You’ll be missed.

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Jan 18, 2012 9:18 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

Yep

Incredibly smart baserunner. I hope he comes back as a coach; we need a new generation of former Soth players to replenish the stock of former ’88 Dodgers….

by mattwelch on Jan 19, 2012 4:39 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs

2005 was out best team

Forget Tebow
Andy Lee is the second coming of Jesus
-ME

by DAD OF VLAD on Jan 18, 2012 9:54 PM PST reply actions

it was one of my favorites... if not my favorite

Fuckin AJ

When I flip a coin I dont say heads or tails, I say Halos or Spurs

by ItCouldHappen on Jan 18, 2012 9:57 PM PST up reply actions

I'm glad I got to see him play.

I was sad he was traded and always liked his style of play.

by docescobar07 on Jan 18, 2012 11:05 PM PST reply actions

Cabrera raved about Scioscia

as a WHITE SOX player …WITH Guillen in the room. Called Scioscia the smartest manager he had ever played for.

by Rev Halofan on Jan 19, 2012 1:38 AM PST reply actions 4 recs

He almost inspires me to tuck my shirt in at work

just so I can instantly untuck it the second the clock turns to 5.

by WhatShouldIThrowToday? on Jan 19, 2012 8:43 AM PST reply actions

I've done this while leaving the City Hall before...never fails to make me think of Vlad and OC

…and I chuckle to myself each time!

by K3YEROUT on Jan 19, 2012 12:43 PM PST up reply actions

I have done it at wedding before!

by WhatShouldIThrowToday? on Jan 19, 2012 1:08 PM PST up reply actions

Favorite O-Cab moment

might have been his straight steal of home against the Dodgers’ Chad Billingsley in ’06.

by jjackflash on Jan 19, 2012 10:21 AM PST reply actions 2 recs

Such an amazing moment, & I watched it live. Then I went home & replayed it like 50 times. Vlad backing out of the box, Billingsley winding up & not even throwing the pitch because he was like, “WTF!?”

Peanuts...Get your Overpriced Peanuts!

by Angel Hawker on Jan 20, 2012 7:46 AM PST up reply actions

O.C. is a family favorite here.

The Halos should offer him a job on the bench, until a spot on the staff opens up.

by eyespy on Jan 19, 2012 11:15 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

agree there, apparently he was a leader in the Angels clubhouse and bridged the gap between cultures

In my mind, he was a very good shortstop. His prime was his days with the Expos but he contributed greatly to the Angels. Definitely one of my 10-15 favorite Angels of all time despite his relatively short stay in Anaheim. Good luck OC and I hope the Angels are smart enough to hire you as a coach.

In 2012, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Angel's First World Championship

by tanana40 on Jan 19, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions