Padres manager Mike Shildt abruptly announced he was retiring after two seasons managing the Padres. Shildt amassed a record of 324-183 with two playoff appearances managing the Padres. In a letter emailed to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shildt cited the severe mental, physical and emotional toll the job had taken on him. You can read Shildt's full letter to the San Diego Union-Tribune below:
