After a 13-year Major League career, Clint Barmes has decided to retire.
Barmes was officially released by the Kansas City Royals on Monday. He told reporters that he made the final decision to retire in the middle of a recent Triple-A game.
The veteran infielder says that he made every effort to return to the Major Leagues and feels comfortable with how things wrapped up.
"Coming back I think I decided I would give Triple-A a little time to help make my decision easier for me as far as having no regrets when I do make that decision," he said. "At this point I can honestly say I can look back and know I don’t have any regrets."