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After 18 seasons, nine teams and 10 trades, right-hander Jesse Chavez is ready to hang up the spikes. Chavez, 41, announced his retirement on Thursday during an appearance on the “Foul Territory” show. The announcement comes a week after he was designated for assignment for a third time this season by the Braves, the team for which he’s pitched the …

Right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement on Foul Territory today. He was on the Braves’ roster until recently but was designated for assignment a week ago when that club acquired Dane Dunning. Chavez elected free agency after clearing waivers and has apparently decided to hang up his spikes in recent days. “I don’t think we’re gonna keep going,” Chavez said. …