Catcher Mike Lieberthal has decided to retire after a 14-year big league career with the Phillies and Dodgers.
The 36-year-old Lieberthal played his first 13 seasons with Philadelphia before signing with the Dodgers last winter. He hit .274 with 150 homers and played in two All-Star games. The Dodgers declined the option they had on Lieberthal for the upcoming season. Lieberthal played in 38 games last season as a backup to Russell Martin, hitting .234 in 77 at-bats.
After declining the option on Lieberthal, the Dodgers signed free-agent Gary Bennett to a one-year contract to back up Martin.
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