David Cone Retires.

[PeterDragon]

David Cone, he of very good seasons for both NY baseball teams, announced today his retirement after 17 years.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0530/1561063.html

He had a lifetime record of 194-126, pitched a perfect game (for the Yankees) after he had an aneurysm, struck out 19 batters while with the mets, and (except for one questionable incident in the bullpen) was considered to be a class act. Even in retirement he shows this, as goes out on his own terms.

Not only did he pitch well in NY, he became a NYC resident
Coney, good luck in the future.

[Flock of Moosen]

As much as I like David Cone, it's about time. He was finished a few years ago when he had that absolutely horrendous season with the Yankees.

[Yahman]

I am said to seem him go...just wish it could have been as a Yankee...but as a met isnt bad

[Cluster F]

Although he got roughed up the other day, i can say that i was at David Cone's last game ever pitched in Philly. His career will not be forgotten by Mets fans, and shouldnt be forgotten by baseball fans in general. It wasnt quite a HOF career, but it was a damn good one. I'm glad he finished his career with the Mets. . Of course he did have to pitch his perfect game with the Yankees instead of the Mets , but its still all good.

[JimmyBlueEyes]

Ok so what's next for him?? Spot in the players union?? Pitching coach in the Mets or Yankees Organization??

[DarkHippie]

I can see him as the Mets pitching coach. even though he's been with both teams, he's more a Met than a Yank

[CriticsLoveSnatch]

Great career, great guy. Was one of the easiest guys to root for, and for a time, he was THE big game pitcher for the Yankees.

I see him becoming a broadcaster. I think he'd do a decent job at it.

[PeterDragon]

Originally posted by DarkHippie
I can see him as the Mets pitching coach. even though he's been with both teams, he's more a Met than a Yank

He prolly is almost equal there - more years with Mets, 4 wS with Yankees.

Mets have offered him a job in the organization (though not defined yet). He could do almost anything - broadcasting, pitching coach, asst gm, scout, whatever.

[reefdwella]

I always liked David Cone, he was a class act and a damn good pitcher.