Ryan Dempster announced today that he will retire as a member of the Cubs organization. Dempster will remain with the club as a Special Asst. to President Theo Epstein and General Manager Jed Hoyer. Ryan Dempster was a two-time All-Star and a World Series winner with the Boston Red Sox in 2013.
He did not pitch in the Major Leagues last season.
Dempster spent nine years with the Cubs and is the only pitcher in club history with more than 50 wins and 50 saves.
With his new job, Dempster will spend time with the club during spring training, visit the club’s minor league affiliates during the season, evaluate amateur players leading up to the draft and perform professional scouting assignments.
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