This thread could have went 2 directions.
#1-We paid $ for this, $$ for this, $$$ for this, etc, etc.
or
#2-The way it is going so far.
That is, the money spent is not wasted money. It's investing in a future for your children. Not all of these players will go on to be major leaguers. In fact, most will not! However, all of them will enter the real world. The lessons learned, friendships made, fun had, etc. will all go a long way in all of their lives.
I just want to say thank to all the Moms and Dads out there for spending their hard earned money on baseball. Baseball is the greatest game on earth and their is no way to put a price tag on what you pay for. I promise you that there is no limit to what you will get in return.
Keep up the great posts. They are awesome!!!