Former Marlins RHP Tom Koehler announces retirement

Photo by Rob Foldy/Miami Marlins via Getty ImagesIt has become increasingly common for athletes to announce their biggest career moves via social media. Curtis Granderson, for example, retired at the end of January with a neatly edited letter, thanking each of his former teams and contemplating his legacy. That’s typical.

But Tom Koehler has a more casual style. On Monday morning, the veteran right-hander shared his own retirement news by literally hanging up his cleats in Pirates clubhouse and taking a photo of it.

Less than a month ago, the 33-year-old was seemingly in great spirits. “I am heading to spring training feeling strong,” he posted on Instagram, “and more importantly ready to…