He became a free agent at the end of the season , and announced his retirement from baseball in 2008 .
On November 27 , 2007 , Tankersley signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training .
Tankersley became a free agent at the end of the season , and announced Tankersley 's retirement from baseball in 2008 .
On November 27 , 2007 , Tankersley signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training .