Colorado Rockies icon Charlie Blackmon announced his retirement, expressing gratitude towards fans, media, teammates, and the organization. The four-time All-Star hinted at a potential future with the Rockies. Despite struggling to grasp the decision, he felt it was the right time to retire after 14 years with the team.
Blackmon, 37, had known since spring training that this would likely be his last season. He reflected on his injury-plagued year and how it influenced his decision to retire. He spoke of his love for Colorado and hinted at maintaining a presence in the state even after leaving the game. He also hinted at continuing to work with the Rockies organization in a different capacity.
During his career with the Rockies, Blackmon had impressive stats, ranking second in franchise history in hits and games played. Despite the emotional announcement, he showed his skills on his final days on the field, going 2-for-3 with an RBI triple and a double in his last game.
Throughout the press conference, Blackmon expressed his gratitude and appreciation for his time with the Rockies. As he moves into retirement, he leaves behind a legacy in Colorado baseball and hints at a continued connection with the team in the future.
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