The Chicago Cubs’ Dan Haren announced his retirement on Sunday, sending out a tweet after the conclusion of the 2015 MLB season. Since he may not make the Cubs’ postseason roster, Haren’s 153rd career win was probably his last appearance in an MLB uniform.
Haren enjoyed a successful MLB career which included three All-Star selections and two top-ten Cy Young Award finishes, as well as seven post-season appearances (including two World Series relief outings in 2004). In 2011, when Haren finished seventh in Cy Young voting, he was second in fWAR (6.1 to Justin Verlander and CC Sabathia, who finished tied with 6.4). It’s easy to forget what an excellent season Haren had in 2011 because his accomplishments were a bit overshadowed.
Haren was a fairly durable starter throughout his career, having made at least 30 starts in a season in 11 of his 13 seasons. During his peak, Haren was a workhorse, topping 200 innings pitched six times. He also won at least 10 games in 11 of his 13 seasons, as well. Haren, for his career, was worth 40.7 WAR (Wins Above Replacement).
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