We have finally hit the month of October, which means the playoffs have finally arrived, and three of four teams have already reached the League Championship Series (Dodgers, Angels, Yankees). Every off-season brings important decisions from front office personnel, on-field staff members, and players alike.

One of the hardest decisions for some players to make (see Brett Favre of the NFL) is whether or not to end their playing career. Once you make it to the Majors, if you pitch or hit well enough, you will hang around for a long time. [Read more…]