The Mayor's term has come to an end

Earlier this week Sean Casey announced his retirement. Casey played for the Tribe, Reds, Tigers, Pirates, and Red Sox. He was in the Show, as Crash Davis would put it, from 1997-2008. He had several great seasons, he was a three-time all star, and was the only Tiger who bothered to hit in the 2006 world series. Sadly, he was also the only Tiger to be thrown out at first from left field that year as well. However, Casey won't be remembered for his stats, or his speed. He will be remembered for living up to his nickname of "The Mayor". In the past 10 years every time major leaguers were polled on who was the nicest player in the league, the votes were never close. Casey always won by a landslide. He played with a perpetual smile on his face. Every time a runner reached first base during Casey's tenure some conversation would always begin, shenanigans ensued.


5 years from now I doubt Casey will garner much support for Cooperstown, however today he will be enshrined into the NRS wall of fame.