Tom Glavine’s shoulder may end his long career:

Tom Glavine may retire if his sore left shoulder doesn’t improve in two weeks.

Glavine was told Tuesday he must rest for at least two weeks after inflammation was found in his left rotator cuff. The 43-year-old had an MRI and was examined by Dr. James Andrews, who advised treatment and rest.

Glavine said he’s tired of rehabbing after elbow and shoulder surgery last August. He’s willing to give the shoulder two weeks, but not much longer.

“I’m willing to put in a little more time but I’m not willing to put in another six weeks or eight weeks because by then, you know what, I’m going to have to start all over again and I’m not interested in doing that,” he said.

That’s understandable. Glavine pitched a long time with tremendous success. It’s one thing to compete, it’s another to be constantly working toward competition. There’s more interesting and exiting pursuits for someone with his resources.