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Kyle Seager's farewell to Mariners fans in October was his farewell to baseball

By Kirsten Kendrick
Published January 7, 2022 at 5:30 AM PST
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Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager motions to fans after a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Seattle. It was his final professional baseball game. Seager has announced he's retiring.
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The Associated Press
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager motions to fans after a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Seattle. It was his final professional baseball game. Seager has announced he's retiring.

Seattle Mariners fans are still adjusting to the news that the longest-tenured player on the team — third baseman Kyle Seager — has retired from baseball. Seager made the announcement via Twitter shortly after Christmas. More from KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

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