"To have this come along and to be able to send these kids out to play on the field at Nat Bailey Stadium, it's just a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Jason Bay, Ryan Dempster, Rob Thomson and Gord Ash will be inducted during a ceremony in St. Marys, ON on June 15.

CHICAGO - Former pitcher Ryan Dempster is retiring with the Chicago Cubs and joining their front office. The Cubs announced the move on Friday.