Editing Roberto Alomar (section)

===Last years of career===
In 2002, Alomar hit only .266/.331/.376 with 53 RBI and 73 runs scored,<ref name="bbref"/> while falling apart defensively at second base. The Mets were puzzled by Alomar's mediocre play, which some attributed to his lack of comfort with being under the greater scrutiny of the New York fans and media. However, not even a midseason trade back to the American League to the [[Chicago White Sox]] in 2003 could revive Alomar from his funk. There was more misery ahead with the [[Arizona Diamondbacks]] in 2004, including a two-month disabled stint with a broken right hand. On August 5, Alomar returned to the White Sox, and hit just .263/.321/.392 in 56 games.<ref name="bbref"/>

Alomar agreed to a one-year contract with the [[Tampa Bay Rays|Tampa Bay Devil Rays]] for the 2005 season. However, on March 19, 2005, after a [[spring training]] plagued by back and vision trouble, he announced his retirement.<ref name="espn"/>