MiLB Ongoing...

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We were in Ft. Wayne Indiana this weekend. Maybe the nicest ballpark I've seen.

Certainly the nicest minor league park I've seen. Its basically a big-league park that holds 8,000.

Nate is a giant!

Tyler Bortnick is absolutely tearing it up in A ball. Hitting .429 over the past 10 games and .314 for the season. PLUS all the "little things" he does. This kid deserves to make it. I hope to someday say, "My son played with that guy".

I'm looking forward to him wearing that hat with his initials! TB on the hat and Rays across his jersey sounds GREAT!!!

Here's a picture for ya...




He seems to be ok. There was an article in the Daytona Journal on August 11th. you can read it here: http://www.news-journalonline....-breaks-in-loss.html

Time to brag, folks! I'm

The American League affiliates rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning while Preston Claiborne posted the win and Baby Bombers teammate Chase Whitley earned the save in a 4-3 win over the National League before a festive All-Star Game crowd of 7,171 on a humid night at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark.

http://www.silive.com/siyankee...yankees_bullpen.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/blo...t.html#ixzz0wwybFhCG

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Originally posted by baseballmom:
Time to brag, folks! I'm

The American League affiliates rallied for three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning while Preston Claiborne posted the win and Baby Bombers teammate Chase Whitley earned the save in a 4-3 win over the National League before a festive All-Star Game crowd of 7,171 on a humid night at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark.

http://www.silive.com/siyankee...yankees_bullpen.html

http://www.nydailynews.com/blo...t.html#ixzz0wwybFhCG

That's what I am talking about!

rabe62,

Ouch, but what a great photo! Is your son the catcher? Sounds like he took a pounding but came out the winner!


baseballmom,

Congrats to Preston! That is so cool!


Julie

mn-mom, yes he is the catcher, he's doing well. thank you,he also played in the florida st. league all-star game earlier this year.baseballmom, congrats to your son,i remember him when he played in the dallas area.the time does fly!

While watching a AA game in San Antonio last night, a young man who was charting for his team (Springfield Cardinals) behind home plate came up and introduced himself...David Kopp (TPM's son).

The thing I most enjoyed about this was the complete politeness with which he approached me...firm handshake, looked me straight in the eye, articulate...and had a very kind way about him.

Very nice of him...but a real pleasure for me...to put a face and handshake with "one of our own."

TPM - You done good! He carries himself well and represents you and your husband well. That is a fine son you have raised!

Thanks JBB, that was very nice of you.
To add further, son texted me that ED was pitching and I said I knew and that his folks were there. He texted back, that must be the guy in the Standford shirt taking pics! I said you got that right. I never asked him to do anything. But he knows I am a big fan of Erik Davis and I guess he also knows what is the proper thing to do and what is not.

As a parent I have taught both of my kids, it's about being a good and kind person, your success in life is not determined by what you do, who you are, not how much money you make, but the impression you will leave upon others as you go through life.

A few months ago I introduced myself to a parent friend of mine's player, didn't go out of my way as he was on the concourse that day signing autographs ( a revolving player requirement for the team he plays for while at home). I congratulated him for his move up, and what I got was how he certainly deserved it and should have been there from the first day of the season. All I said to myself, was WOW, I don't care how good you are or think you are, I am NOT impressed.

When teaching your kids the skills they need in this game, don't forget those other skills they will need after the game is over. Then you can look back and say, I am not only proud for what he/she has accomplished but for the type of person he/she is.

Nice story justbb and TPM

More good news...

I just got the call...

My "boy" has been promoted to High A ball in Port Charlotte Florida! Sorry about that, very emotional

Golden Ticket

WOW, WOW, WOW

He got the golden ticket, He got the golden ticket.And with the Golden ticket its a golden day.)Willy Wonka) LOL

Congratulations to Tyler and his family.

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Originally posted by fanofgame:
WOW, WOW, WOW

He got the golden ticket, He got the golden ticket.And with the Golden ticket its a golden day.)Willy Wonka) LOL

Congratulations to Tyler and his family.

Thank you fanofgame! I was hoping my song was not lost on anyone! Him and I have sung that song almost his whole life when something good happens in baseball!

Congrats ClevelandDad!!
That's great news!!

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Originally posted by baseballmom:
Congrats ClevelandDad!!
That's great news!!

baseballmom - thank you! I am so happy for Preston as well!

That's great news ClevelandDad... congratulations!!!

Congrats CD...absolutely great (and well-deserved) news!

Thanks jerseydad and thanks justbb!

Congratulations to Tyler and your whole family Cleveland Dad! Talent AND hustle seem to be paying big dividends.

congrats clevedad to you and your stone crab!that means he's gonna get bonus baseball with the playoffs in september.

Woo hooo and a congrats for TB, he deserves it! I was wondering when they were going to get around to moving him up.
And guess who tehy are playing this weekend.

Charlotte is already placed to make a run for the FSL championship, good stuff, he's coming into playoffs!

Thank you Three Bagger, rabe62, and TPM!

Awesome news! Congratulations to Tyler!!!

Sounds like a lot of fun...and hard work!

Preston just got the call...reports 8/23 to Tampa Yankees.
WOW!!

Great news CD. Congrats to Tyler and yourself. The elevator keeps going up. Two floors to go until the penthouse.

Congrats to your son also baseballmom. That's the only way to be a Yankees fan, have your son play for them.

Hey basseballmom! Congrats to your son!

It is really exciting to read this thread and see how many of our posters sons are moving up through the ranks and continuing their baseball career and living the dream!

Best of luck to you all and your sons!

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Originally posted by baseballmom:
Preston just got the call...reports 8/23 to Tampa Yankees.
WOW!!

Huge congrats baseballmom!

CD: Great news!!!

Baseballmom: Even more great news!!!

Congratulations to both of you and to your sons!!!

Folks,
Thanks so much!
I hardly slept last night! And I was up for his 4:45AM call leaving from Newark...He's landed now & will be at the field this afternoon.
I know he's tired...Hope he got in a nap on the flight! Got to send him some more Cracker Jacks today!

congrats bballmom, ask yours to say hello to mine he's a catcher on tampa, hopefully they'll get to work together.

Congrats to both Tyler and Preston!

rabe62,
Thank you!! Hopefully they will work together! Will tell Pres!!

TurnTwoNet,
Thank you! It is exciting!

I don't get on the site as much as I'd like, but wanted to wish all the players continued well wishes on playing the game and living the dream.

Baseballmom,
Congrats to Preston. His dad would have been so proud!

TPM
Thank you. Yes, MC would have been proud.
Toughest for me was Senior Day @ Tulane...escorting Pres out through rows of his teammates. Thought my knees were going to buckle, boohooing all the way!It should have been Pres between both parents.

TPM expressed a wonderful thought but I am going to risk something here and add....

MC is proud

Belated congrats to CD, baseballmom and their sons! Such exciting news!

I don't get on the HSBBW much any more but when I do I am delighted to read stories (posts) like these. Congratulations, thanks for sharing and keep 'em coming.
Fungo

Nice to finally see my son's name on his jersey. Thanks everyone for the good wishes!