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02-09-04, 10:41 PM
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Nolan Ryan no longer with Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nolan Ryan ended his formal relationship with the Texas Rangers on Monday, more than 10 years after the final pitch of his career.
The Hall of Famer decided not to sign a new personal services contract.
He spent his final five seasons (1989-93) with the Rangers, throwing the last two of his seven no-hitters and recording his 5,000th strikeout. His pitching contract included the post-playing career deal to make appearances on behalf of the team.
"This was an extremely difficult decision for me," Ryan said in a statement. "Ultimately, I decided that I just could not make the necessary time commitment to have a meaningful and expanded relationship with the Texas Rangers."
Nolan Ryan no longer with Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Nolan Ryan ended his formal relationship with the Texas Rangers on Monday, more than 10 years after the final pitch of his career.
The Hall of Famer decided not to sign a new personal services contract.
He spent his final five seasons (1989-93) with the Rangers, throwing the last two of his seven no-hitters and recording his 5,000th strikeout. His pitching contract included the post-playing career deal to make appearances on behalf of the team.
"This was an extremely difficult decision for me," Ryan said in a statement. "Ultimately, I decided that I just could not make the necessary time commitment to have a meaningful and expanded relationship with the Texas Rangers."