Well sons are back in spring training..
Love to hear stories from the parents who's sons are there for the first time... Any parents heading out?
Best of luck to all your sons wishing every one a safe and healthy season
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Where are your sons all reporting to?
I'll be in Ft. Myers, FL March 11-14 and would love to see anyone who will be in the vicinity.
Julie
I'll be in Ft. Myers, FL March 11-14 and would love to see anyone who will be in the vicinity.
Julie
Hi Julie,
If your travels take you north of Ft. Meyers Jerseyson will be hanging out in Bradenton for the next month or so. If you see him will you remind him to call his mother every once in a while.
I think I might have shared this story before but it's kinda funny... in 2008 during the fall instructional session my son was sitting around with a bunch of the other players getting to know one another. As the story was told to me the HSBBW came up in the conversation. About 10 o'clock that night I received a text from son asking if I knew someone from the baseball website I hang out on named "Orlando". When I replied yes he told me he was sitting across the table from Orlando's son... they both agreed that Orlando and I needed to get a life.
If your travels take you north of Ft. Meyers Jerseyson will be hanging out in Bradenton for the next month or so. If you see him will you remind him to call his mother every once in a while.
I think I might have shared this story before but it's kinda funny... in 2008 during the fall instructional session my son was sitting around with a bunch of the other players getting to know one another. As the story was told to me the HSBBW came up in the conversation. About 10 o'clock that night I received a text from son asking if I knew someone from the baseball website I hang out on named "Orlando". When I replied yes he told me he was sitting across the table from Orlando's son... they both agreed that Orlando and I needed to get a life.
Jerseydad that is funny stuff. Get a life! 
My player does not officially report until next Monday, somewhat late I think because the facility already houses 2 major league teams practicing on the backfields.
Son has been up at the field once a week for bullpens he has to throw for rehab purposes, he said it's pretty cool seeing the big league guys hanging out, but he got pumped when he saw Albert!
Seems that he has a good attitude toward this spring training, hopefully they have resolved some issues, and it will be a year without any rehab.
Our weather this winter has been really strange, I hope that mother nature cooperates in the month of March, however for those coming from up north, I would imagine anything over 50 is warm!
My player does not officially report until next Monday, somewhat late I think because the facility already houses 2 major league teams practicing on the backfields.
Son has been up at the field once a week for bullpens he has to throw for rehab purposes, he said it's pretty cool seeing the big league guys hanging out, but he got pumped when he saw Albert!
Seems that he has a good attitude toward this spring training, hopefully they have resolved some issues, and it will be a year without any rehab.
Our weather this winter has been really strange, I hope that mother nature cooperates in the month of March, however for those coming from up north, I would imagine anything over 50 is warm!
This will be our first Spring Training in 7 years that we won't attend. Our son has decided to hang up the cleats and I must admit I'm feeling a little bummed. We loved following his ride and I will miss it...especially Spring Training.
We're trying to focus on the positives, though. For the first time in 7 years he'll spend his birthday, Easter, and 4th of July at home with his family. We'll get to spend weekends with them by the pool all summer long, grilling out, and enjoying our grandbaby. His baseball journey has given us so many wonderful memories, but I know many more wonderful memories are yet to come.
For those of you attending your son's first Spring Training...enjoy every minute. I'll never forget the first time I saw our guy in a pro uniform. Priceless! Time sure flies when you're having fun. A part of me wishes we could do it all over again. However, our son is ready to move in another direction and we'll support wherever that leads.
Every year, before he would leave for Spring Training, I would remind him in a little note that we would love him even if he didn't play baseball. This year we'll show him that we mean it.
We're trying to focus on the positives, though. For the first time in 7 years he'll spend his birthday, Easter, and 4th of July at home with his family. We'll get to spend weekends with them by the pool all summer long, grilling out, and enjoying our grandbaby. His baseball journey has given us so many wonderful memories, but I know many more wonderful memories are yet to come.
For those of you attending your son's first Spring Training...enjoy every minute. I'll never forget the first time I saw our guy in a pro uniform. Priceless! Time sure flies when you're having fun. A part of me wishes we could do it all over again. However, our son is ready to move in another direction and we'll support wherever that leads.
Every year, before he would leave for Spring Training, I would remind him in a little note that we would love him even if he didn't play baseball. This year we'll show him that we mean it.
Well said TxMom! Best wishes for your son on his next journey.
[quote]I'll never forget the first time I saw our guy in a pro uniform. Priceless! Time sure flies when you're having fun.
how very , very true.
good luck to all the young men. i hope they get where they want this season.... without injury.
how very , very true.
good luck to all the young men. i hope they get where they want this season.... without injury.
quote:Originally posted by TxMom:
This will be our first Spring Training in 7 years that we won't attend. Our son has decided to hang up the cleats and I must admit I'm feeling a little bummed. We loved following his ride and I will miss it...especially Spring Training.
We're trying to focus on the positives, though. For the first time in 7 years he'll spend his birthday, Easter, and 4th of July at home with his family. We'll get to spend weekends with them by the pool all summer long, grilling out, and enjoying our grandbaby. His baseball journey has given us so many wonderful memories, but I know many more wonderful memories are yet to come.
For those of you attending your son's first Spring Training...enjoy every minute. I'll never forget the first time I saw our guy in a pro uniform. Priceless! Time sure flies when you're having fun. A part of me wishes we could do it all over again. However, our son is ready to move in another direction and we'll support wherever that leads.
Every year, before he would leave for Spring Training, I would remind him in a little note that we would love him even if he didn't play baseball. This year we'll show him that we mean it.
TxMom - I am sorry to hear that but proud of your classy response. Indeed there is much to be thankful for
I heard an interview with Anika Sorenstam the other day on my way to work. She retired at the top of her game. She said she no longer had the desire to do what was necessary (off the course) in order to prepare the way she felt she ought to. She said she no longer felt like grinding (working out/practice) even though she still enjoys golf. She talked about how much of life she was missing and how much she has enjoyed her new life as a mother and with her other activities.
I am going to bump this thread into the main forum. Please send TxMom all our best wishes!
quote:Originally posted by MN-Mom:
Where are your sons all reporting to?
Julie
Arizona.
TxMom,
This is how it should be, they get to go out on their own terms. Best of luck to Dan and his family.
Seems like yesterday he just began professional ball, where do the years go?
You have a pm.
This is how it should be, they get to go out on their own terms. Best of luck to Dan and his family.
Seems like yesterday he just began professional ball, where do the years go?
You have a pm.
TxMom,
Wow, it feels to me, too, like it was just yesterday that we were all cheering for Daniel's first callup to the big leagues. Hard to believe that was 2005, and that he played in more than 100 MLB games over 4 seasons since then. He sure had a good run!
Congrats to Daniel and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
"Every year, before he would leave for Spring Training, I would remind him in a little note that we would love him even if he didn't play baseball. This year we'll show him that we mean it."
Julie
Wow, it feels to me, too, like it was just yesterday that we were all cheering for Daniel's first callup to the big leagues. Hard to believe that was 2005, and that he played in more than 100 MLB games over 4 seasons since then. He sure had a good run!
Congrats to Daniel and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
"Every year, before he would leave for Spring Training, I would remind him in a little note that we would love him even if he didn't play baseball. This year we'll show him that we mean it."
Julie
I'm sorry to hear that Dan is hanging them up. I enjoyed watching him play, knowing I had this little HSBBW connection.
Best wishes to Dan and to his new family on their next phase of life.
08
Best wishes to Dan and to his new family on their next phase of life.
08
Good luck to Dan and his family.I can imagine how hard it is to make such a decision.You sound like great parents.He is going out on his terms.
MN-MOM: Have a great trip.
Good luck to all the young men heading out to spring training.
MN-MOM: Have a great trip.
Good luck to all the young men heading out to spring training.
Good luck to all the HSBBW pros. It has to be very exciting to see your son's in big league uniforms and then think of them in their first LL uniform. Wow.
jerseydad, give Q my best. If he's ever pitching in the area please drop me a PM. I'd love to see him pitch now.
TxMom - I had Dan on my fantasy league team a couple of years ago. Congrats on his baseball career and best wishes on his next phase.
08Dad - the HSBBW connection is true. Whenever I read or hear about a son of one of our posters I feel like I know them.
jerseydad, give Q my best. If he's ever pitching in the area please drop me a PM. I'd love to see him pitch now.
TxMom - I had Dan on my fantasy league team a couple of years ago. Congrats on his baseball career and best wishes on his next phase.
08Dad - the HSBBW connection is true. Whenever I read or hear about a son of one of our posters I feel like I know them.
Jimmy03, best wishes to your son! We have never been to Arizona Spring Training, but would love to go one of these years. I hope you will share some reports on your son's experience.
JerseyDad, there is a chance we could make it up to Bradenton. I will send you a PM about schedules.
Julie
JerseyDad, there is a chance we could make it up to Bradenton. I will send you a PM about schedules.
Julie
I got to see Dan a number of times--first at ASU when they were playing ASU--also got to meet his mom there---got to see him a number of times when he was with the SF farms team in Norwich CT
He was a very fine player--it just shows how tough it is to not only get to the "SHOW" but to stay there
He had a great run and he will be fine as him the parents
He was a very fine player--it just shows how tough it is to not only get to the "SHOW" but to stay there
He had a great run and he will be fine as him the parents
TxMom, congratulations to your son on his extremely successful career! Best wishes to all of you as one door closes and another opens. I bet you will enjoy this next phase just as much, if not more!
TR - that is a nice story!
I think that is the power and the gold about our site. TxMom is very humble yet very knowlegable about the sport. She knows what it takes to play at the highest level. She has also graciously shared her family's experiences. For that, we are all blessed.
I think that is the power and the gold about our site. TxMom is very humble yet very knowlegable about the sport. She knows what it takes to play at the highest level. She has also graciously shared her family's experiences. For that, we are all blessed.
quote:Originally posted by MN-Mom:
Where are your sons all reporting to?
Julie
This is the first spring training for my son. He arrived in Clearwater, FL about an hour ago!
Good Luck to all the players!
Thanks, everyone.
I spent some time last night reading through my old posts, reflecting and remembering. HSBBweb has been a part of my life since 1999, when he was a senior in high school. It's interesting that the oldest post I could access was about his first Big League Spring Training, back in 2004. It reminded me of how blessed we've been, how much I have loved being a part of this HSBBweb community ... and that God loves our boys even more than we do and will always hold them in the palm of His hand.
Again, thanks so much, for being a part of my life. It has meant so much!
I spent some time last night reading through my old posts, reflecting and remembering. HSBBweb has been a part of my life since 1999, when he was a senior in high school. It's interesting that the oldest post I could access was about his first Big League Spring Training, back in 2004. It reminded me of how blessed we've been, how much I have loved being a part of this HSBBweb community ... and that God loves our boys even more than we do and will always hold them in the palm of His hand.
Again, thanks so much, for being a part of my life. It has meant so much!
quote:and that God loves our boys even more than we do and will always hold them in the palm of His hand.
The most important aspect of their lives, and ours.God Bless
Good luck to all still pursuing their dream. Hopefully they (and their parents) will savor every moment, both good and bad, as in the grand scheme of a life, it is a fleeting moment.
TxMom,
Major kudo's to Dan for reaching his goal, and to you for the grace you've shown in your posts.
God bless!
TxMom,
Major kudo's to Dan for reaching his goal, and to you for the grace you've shown in your posts.
God bless!
Well said, FrankF.
txmom,
Great accomplishments - and unique experiences that very very few will ever get the chance to have. Thanks for sharing the whole ride with us and all the best to Daniel and your entire family.
Great accomplishments - and unique experiences that very very few will ever get the chance to have. Thanks for sharing the whole ride with us and all the best to Daniel and your entire family.
Julie - D will be in Dunedin, FL.
Hey Fungo - here is another nice one for you that my son caught a few short hours ago. He is in Florida and spending a few days with my parents near Cocoa Beach. This is very near the Washington Nationals spring training home. My son has a friend on the Nationals and they went out bass fishing on a golf course. He'll be headed to his Spring Training home on Tuesday at Port St. Lucie Florida with the Rays.
CD,
Nice catch!
Doesn't he report to Port Charlotte for spring training?
Nice catch!
Doesn't he report to Port Charlotte for spring training?
quote:Originally posted by TPM:
CD,
Nice catch!
Doesn't he report to Port Charlotte for spring training?
Oops yes - good "catch" on my goof
I get my Florida cities confused sometimes
CD,
Good thing I caught that, wouldn't want you showing up at the wrong complex for spring training.
Good thing I caught that, wouldn't want you showing up at the wrong complex for spring training.
Very nice fishy!!. An old fish pic tip: If he extends his hand a foot closer ot the camera, the fish looks 2 pounds bigger.
We'll be following his progress. Best of luck this spring, summer and fall!!
We'll be following his progress. Best of luck this spring, summer and fall!!