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per ESPN:
Ron Gardenhire mostly maintained his jovial demeanor this season. As recently as Friday night, he was needling a reporter while discussing a strategic decision from the late innings.
Less than 24 hours later, Gardenhire announced his retirement. This year was taking more of a toll on the 62-year-old Detroit Tigers manager than he'd necessarily let on.
As much as he enjoyed managing, Gardenhire valued his health more.
"It's been wonderful here, but I also know I have to take care of myself," said Gardenhire, who was nearing the end of his third season with the Tigers. "When you come to the ballpark, and you're stressed out all day, and your hands are shaking, that's not fun. I've got grandbabies; I've got kids that I need to take care of, and my wife."
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Ron Gardenhire mostly maintained his jovial demeanor this season. As recently as Friday night, he was needling a reporter while discussing a strategic decision from the late innings.
Less than 24 hours later, Gardenhire announced his retirement. This year was taking more of a toll on the 62-year-old Detroit Tigers manager than he'd necessarily let on.
As much as he enjoyed managing, Gardenhire valued his health more.
"It's been wonderful here, but I also know I have to take care of myself," said Gardenhire, who was nearing the end of his third season with the Tigers. "When you come to the ballpark, and you're stressed out all day, and your hands are shaking, that's not fun. I've got grandbabies; I've got kids that I need to take care of, and my wife."
Tigers' Gardenhire retires to focus on health
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his retirement to focus on his health on Saturday. Bench coach Lloyd McClendon will manage the team for the rest of the season.
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