After injuries and age took him away from baseball, it was fair to wonder what was lost at the tail end of his career, if he could have had a Bartolo - like resurgence after reinventing himself, or if he could have been a new John Smoltz, dominating in the late innings. (sbnation.com)
Arsene Wenger is not exactly well known for looking to buy players at the tail end of their careers but Arsenal fans will hope that a move for the Nou Camp marksman will represent an exception to that rule. (caughtoffside.com)
Also pretty harsh comments on Rosicky - who's Arsenal career was horribly blighted by injuries, & Arteta who came in & did a solid, bit - part job at the tail end of his career & is supposed to have been great with our young players & in the dressing room. (justarsenal.com)