Jim Edmonds has retired, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch 's Rick Hummel writes .
Edmonds, who played for the Brewers and Reds last season, had signed a one-year,
non-roster contract with the Cardinals, but his injured left foot was not up to
snuff, so he told Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak that he was instead
retiring.
Edmonds missed the 2009 season, but didn't retire. This time, it appears to be
over.
The Reds traded for Edmonds for the stretch run last season, but he played just
13 games for Cincinnati. His last game was Sept. 21 and he homered in the
second inning of the game, but hobbled around the bases after aggravating an
Achilles injury.
Edmonds finishes his 17-year career hitting .284/.376/.527 with 393 home runs,
1,199 RBI and 1,949 hits. He was also one of the premier defensive center
fielders, winning eight Gold Gloves in nine years from 1997 to 2005.
He also made four All-Star appearances.
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