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After 26 seasons, Dusty Baker, a former player and manager, announced his retirement from baseball. Baker had a storied career, with 2,183 wins and his first World Series championship. He was praised for his leadership and ability to connect with players across generations. Baker's retirement was met with well wishes from the baseball community, including the Dodgers and Giants organizations. He is the only person in MLB history to have played in at least 2,000 games, won a World Series as a player, won 2,000+ games as a manager, and won a World Series as a manager. Baker expressed optimism for the future, stating that he feels there are great things ahead for him.
Dusty Baker was gifted grillz by Houston rapper Paul Wall for his retirement https://t.co/kEgvmSK8Bh
"He always has such a good sensibility" @Ken_Rosenthal shares his two favorite Dusty Baker stories on #FTLive ▶️ https://t.co/TRvTUvGbmy https://t.co/phY32bNyk5
Dusty Baker is the only person in MLB history who did all four of the following: * Played in at least 2,000 games * Won a World Series as a player * Won 2,000+ games as a manager * Won a World Series as a manager Congratulations Dusty on an extraordinary career.
Dusty Baker finally walks away, leaving baseball better than he found it https://t.co/gI8yITbaDC
What a career for Dusty Baker Had a great experience working with him at ESPN, enjoyed the witty banter when I'd occasionally cover Mets-Nationals Look forward to seeing what he does next. If you haven't read his book about music(!), I highly recommend it- Kiss the Sky
"This isn't a goodbye, it's simply a 'See you later.' " The Giants sent their well wishes to Dusty Baker as the former manager announced his retirement 🥹 https://t.co/YcObByafCo
We live in a country so dominated by systemic racism that Dusty Baker, a black man born in 1949, can accidentally become a huge success because, according to his own narrative, he was constantly given the opportunity by others to do glamorous jobs he didn’t even really want… 🤔 https://t.co/2umhFALgyX
Dusty Baker connected generations through baseball https://t.co/0B8Fhqzc9d
As Jay Bruce said: Dusty Baker transcended eras. https://t.co/96Ktum0zEu
After 26 seasons, 2,183 wins and his first World Series championship, Dusty Baker calls it quits. “I still feel like I haven’t done what I’m supposed to do in life. I feel there are great things ahead for me.” https://t.co/z36uThFRAl
Congratulations Dusty on a storied career, both as a player and manager! Thank you for your contributions in Dodger blue. We wish you the best in retirement. And for one last time … high five, Dusty! https://t.co/R02L4tiDtS
Former Giants legend Buster Posey had to clean up another PR mess for ownership. https://t.co/m69Sp8KMyw
"He's confident in who he is" Talking about the legacy of Dusty Baker on #ftlive ▶️ https://t.co/wgbHBirFZj https://t.co/GhYmt8E9aS