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 More Yankees NewsYankees LinksAl Leiter got one last out, then called it a career. The New York Yankees' left-hander retired Sunday after pitching to one batter in a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Indians. Time was called after Eduardo Perez grounded out, and Leiter handed the ball to Yankees pitching coach Ron Guidry. Alex Rodriguez patted Leiter on the head and he began a slow, teary walk off the field for the final time. He sat in New York's dugout until the Yankees turned an inning-ending double play, then got hugs and warm wishes from his teammates. "It feels good to be able to go out on your own terms," Leiter said in Tampa, Fla. "I love the game very much, but when you were a certain type of player for a few years, being a front-end starter, that's the way I still think I can pitch. But the body tells you no. |
