Daulton Ends Career

His knees damaged by nine knee operations and his dream of a World Series ring realized, longtime Philadelphia Phillies catcher Darren Daulton retired from baseball.

“I don’t have as much control over my game as I once did,” the three-time All-Star said. “If I can’t play at the level I used to, then it’s time to move on.”

After spending 17 years in the Phillies organization, Daulton was traded to Florida on July 21 and was an integral part of the Marlins’ championship team. The Marlins declined to exercise their $5 million option for Daulton next season.