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Brewers' Torres Retires

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Story Created: May 21, 2009

Story Updated: May 21, 2009

Brewers' Torres Retires

By Dan O'Donnell

Milwaukee Brewers closer Salomon Torres has announced his retirement. 

"While I still have great passion and energy for the game of baseball, I feel that the time has come to redirect that passion and energy to my family and God," he explaine in a news release.

Torres, 36, spent one season with the Brewers, going 7-5 with a 3.49 ERA and a career-high 28 saves in 71 appearances. 

In 12 Major League seasons with the Giants, Mariners, Expos, and Pirates, Torres had a career record of 44-58 with a 4.31 ERA and 57 saves.

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"I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved who helped to make this season a memorable one for me and my family," he said. 

"Milwaukee is a wonderful city with great fans and people.  I will always cherish the opportunity I had to play here."