HE'S BACK!

[Philly Diehard]

He'll be a serviceable bench option and veteran presence at the absolute best for the Cardinals this season.

[NAHSTE]

Or not:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/02/jim-edmonds-retires.html

Jim Edmonds has retired, the Cardinals have announced (on Twitter). The 40-year-old, who agreed to a minor league deal with St. Louis earlier in the month, is still bothered by his right Achilles, so his playing days are over.

Edmonds retires with a .284/.376/.527 line and 393 career homers. The eight-time Gold Glover and four-time All-Star played for the Cardinals, Angels, Padres, Reds, Cubs and Brewers over the course of a career that began in 1993. An elite hitter in his prime, Edmonds was also a standout defender who became known for highlight reel catches in center field.

The 17-year veteran spent eight seasons with the Cardinals from 2000-07. He hit .285/.393/.555 for the Cards and was a member of the 2006 World Champions. After missing the 2009 season, Edmonds returned last year and posted a .276/.342/.504 line for the Reds and Brewers, adding 11 homers and 23 doubles.

[FirstTimer]

Now the HOF debate can start. Obviously not a first ballot guy but I could see him sneaking in at some point.

[mcstl25]

Now the HOF debate can start. Obviously not a first ballot guy but I could see him sneaking in at some point.

As much as an Edmonds homer as I am, I don't ever see him getting into the hall. He was a great player, but not good enough for the hall.

[Woy]

Yeah I love Jim, but I can't see him as a Hall of Famer.

[strahanfan92]

I concur.

[Youk]

I think that if Jim Edmonds makes it into the HOF, it will be with a future Vet's Committee that inducts him due to fielding.

[strahanfan92]

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[zack54attack]

Edmonds was a hell of a defensive player. Idk if he get's into the hall though.