Jan
11
2011

Kris Benson Retires; Says “Im Done”

An article by Brandon Butler

According to Doug Miller of MLB.com, former Mets starter Kris Benson has apparently retired, saying “I’m done”.

Benson pitched for the Mets in 2004 and 2005 after he was acquired with Jeff Keppinger in exchange for Ty Wigginton and Jose Bautista. (yes, that Jose Bautista!)

Benson went 14-12 as a Met with a 4.23 ERA in 242 1/3 innings. He was traded to the Orioles prior to the 2006 season in exchange for Jorge Julio and John Maine.

As a member of the D’Backs this season, Benson only appeared in 3 games, and went 1-1, with a 5.14 ERA.

“I decided pretty much after this past season that I wasn’t going to pursue anything. I’ve been putting way too much into it and not getting enough out of it, as far as the rehab, working out, training, and then not getting the type of results I expect from myself. I wanted to make this decision now, rather than go into another season on another Minor League deal. I didn’t want to go through the head games of, ‘Am I going to make the team?’ I don’t mind the pressure. I just don’t want to fall into another situation like I had the last couple years, where I busted my tail getting back and then got hurt again shortly after I made the team”

Kris Benson has had injury problems in the past couple of years. In 2007, he tore his rotator cuff, and started his comeback in 09 as the opening day starter for the Texas Rangers. Unfortunately, he was released, and the stint he had with the D’Backs wasn’t successful either, which led to his retirement.

About the Author: Brandon Butler

Brandon is currently a MMO Minor League Staff Writer. He is also the co-host of the Mets Madness Podcast on Talkshoe Radio. Brandon lives in Hornell, NY.

5 Comments + Add Comment

Hitman January 11, 2011 at 9:27 pm

Only reason I remember this clown was for 2 reasons:

1- His hot (ex) wife Anna of course
2- He has a girly first name (it’s Kristen or Kristin, cant remember which).
- Harry C January 12, 2011 at 1:44 pm
  
  Of course he’s a clown in your warped brain.. Actually hitman you are the clown.. Well, you ain’t even a clown. Clowns are funny. You are worthless. You can’t say anything worthwhile so you spit out BS all over the place. Making fun fo a person’s name. Wow did you actually graduate first grade. Because unless you are brain dead that’s when that crap stops.
  - Ian January 13, 2011 at 9:23 am
    
    Are you four dude? Damn…. Childish.
Des January 11, 2011 at 10:52 pm

I remember Kris as a nice guy who was over his head in problems caused by his loony wife. I wonder if she’ll head for what she thinks are greener pastures now that Kris is out of the limelight. Several years ago she threatened divorce but they got back together.

My most memorable recollection of Kris and his wife comes from their appearance at a Mets’ holiday party, Kris was Santa Claus and Anna was Ms. Claus, with almost as much hanging out of her abbreviated costume as inside it.
D.C. January 11, 2011 at 11:19 pm

Benson for Maine back in 2006. Maine was good in the beginning but shoulder issues just derailed him for the last couple of seasons.

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	42	28	.600	-
Nationals	34	35	.493	7.5
Phillies	34	37	.479	8.5
Mets	25	40	.385	14.5
Marlins	22	47	.319	19.5

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