Think you know Dan Haren? Think again.
Haren announced his retirement from Major League Baseball in October after spending 13 seasons split between eight organizations. The 35-year-old isn’t going quietly, though. On Monday, the former big league pitcher decided to reveal a few totally random and hilarious facts about his All-Star career.
Take it away, Dan.
I'm on an exercise bike, bored, so here are some things about my baseball career that come to mind……
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
I went into almost every start the last few years thinking… How the hell am I gonna get these guys out
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
There's was atleast 3-4 times I thought the team plane was gonna crash.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
I would count out the days about a month in advance to see if I was gonna pitch in Coors field.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
One of my favorite moment ever was hitting a homer off Chris carpenter. I took my time running the bases.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
I gave up 11 runs in Toronto and got the win one time.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
I had to take Imodium most days I pitched to plug myself up. 💩
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
My only superstition was to make sure I had 2 glasses of wine the night before I pitched. This ties in with the Imodium,
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/ithrow88/status/684074173161803776
Why the hell did Bj Upton hit so many homers off me….. This probably ties into the last tweet as well. I did much better facing Melvin
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
I only hit like 5-7 people on purpose.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
My threat to retire didn't quite work last offseason
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
https://twitter.com/ithrow88/status/684076108434640896
Ok I'm done with the bike, time to go lift Bi's and tri's. #retiredlife
— dan haren (@ithrow88) January 4, 2016
All told, Haren had a pretty good MLB career. He earned three All-Star selections, finished in the top seven in Cy Young voting twice and won 153 games.
Haren clearly saved his best contribution for last, though, as Monday’s self-assessment on Twitter was absolutely awesome.
Thumbnail photo via Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports Images
