Cisco to retire

Jake Cisco announced his retirement after one week on the Penguins opening day roster.  Cisco, 40, signed with the Penguins last season after falling one hit short of 3000 for his career.  He did not get into a major league game in 2017 however, as he was injured while playing in AAA.  He resigned with the Penguins to give it one more shot.

On opening day, Cisco lined a single over the head of the shortstop in the 5th inning for number 3000.  Later in the week he pinch hit and picked up #3001.  With Gerald White Jr. back from the disabled list, there was no more roster space to keep him, and Cisco announced his retirement as a member of the team for which he had his greatest seasons.  In addition to 3001 hits, Cisco finishes with 549 homeruns.  He was MVP in both 2003 and 2004, and is one of the few players in league history to win a triple crown.

Cisco is considering remaining with the Penguins organization to teach the art of hitting to the next generation of players.