A few years ago Curt Warner, quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, had led his team to a Super Bowl appearance. Warner was in the twilight of his career in Arizona & he already had one Super Bowl ring with the St. Louis Rams - the greatest team on turf.
The following year was injury-plagued for the 40-ish year old. Warner was not able to put up numbers like in his past years. He still had one more year remaining on his contract worth $12 million.
Unlike any other pro athlete I remember in recent times, Warner walked away from another $12 million payday & retired. He said he did not feel he could play up to his standards any longer & he did not feel right about saddling the team with his contract or taking up a roster spot.
I think there is a lesson to be learned here for both Tek & Wake. Retire with dignity. Retire as a Red Sox.
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