Milb Spring Training begins

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Have no idea why my pictures above are not showing up because they did when I posted

That said, I got an interesting phone call. My son got his first ever call up to the big league camp. He will be with be with the Tampa Bay Rays this evening as they take on the Boston Red Sox in Port Charlotte. Better yet, the game is on Internet TV and you bet - our whole family intends to be watching. Who knows if he'll actually get into the game

Time like these are very emotional for me. I can recall with ease all the disappointments, setbacks, and challenges that simply had to be overcome. I would re-do all of that and then some to experience the elation heard in a young man's voice today. A young man and his dream. A young man and yes, his Dad's very same dream. Very emotional indeed

Good stuff CD. He gets extra pay for the day too!
Will be watching the box score. Good luck!

CD,
That is great news.
As TPM says, he will really like the Clubhouse folks tonight because he will get his per diem as he enters...based on past experience.
Paid in cash..just like money!
From what I have observed over the years, MLB teams plan these call ups quite well and usually with innings already scheduled for each player.
Boy, do I hope that is true tonight.
Have fun. Here is to seeing Tyler on TV.

Very cool!

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Originally posted by TPM:
Good stuff CD. He gets extra pay for the day too!
Will be watching the box score. Good luck!

He mentioned that to me

For those that are unaware, minor leaguers are only given a per diem each day which basically covers their food. He was given $50.00 for the game tonight for the opportunity. For someone that makes about 6,000 per year, $50 is a lot of money

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:

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Originally posted by TPM:
Good stuff CD. He gets extra pay for the day too!
Will be watching the box score. Good luck!

He mentioned that to me

For those that are unaware, minor leaguers are only given a per diem each day which basically covers their food. He was given $50.00 for the game tonight for the opportunity. For someone that makes about 6,000 per year, $50 is a lot of money

Yeah they get a kick out of that. Actually ML camp meal money per day is 82.50, plus they are provided two full meals a day, besides that. Milb is 20,25 per day? ML camp money comes to about 1000K a week (they pay you for all sorts of stuff) a little less if you live in the hotel. Cash. Of course clubhouse fees are a killer but not as much for the guys not on the regular 25 man roster.
If you try to figure out how much it costs a team to run a ML team and milb it's just mind boggling, and you can understand why they pay the superstars what they do and why they charge mucho bucks for season tickets.
Anyway, regardless of whether he gets in or not, he will finally get the feel of the big league clubhouse and get to watch both teams at work up close and personal, it's a great experience.

I am so excited for you CD and Tyler as well. Congrats!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
I got an interesting phone call. My son got his first ever call up to the big league camp. He will be with be with the Tampa Bay Rays this evening as they take on the Boston Red Sox in Port Charlotte. Better yet, the game is on Internet TV and you bet - our whole family intends to be watching. Who knows if he'll actually get into the game

Well that just made my day!

Oh my gosh, all I can say is...



Way to go, Tyler!!! !!! !!! !!! !!! Have fun!!! !!! !!! !!! !!!

Julie

So exciting, CD! Congrats to you and your son. Enjoy!

Tyler's presence must have been good luck for the Rays - they beat the Red Sox 7-3.

I'd love to hear what Tyler has to say about the experience. So cool!!!

Julie

congrats CD, i know how you feel.tonight you'll never stop smiling. you and he will have alot to talk about for a while,glad for ya'lls family.see some games for me next week and all the best.

Thanks to everyone here for such kind wishes!!

He didn't get into the game last night...

He said hello to Manny Ramirez and Manny said "Hey, how ya doin!" in a nice way. It was a thrill to get called up.

Fun, ain't it, CD?

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Originally posted by FormerObserver:


Fun, ain't it, CD?

I've always loved that question of yours FO

All he got to do last night was dress, shower, and sit in the dugout with big leaguers and it was thrilling for him. He said he was treated well and nobody "big-leagued" him with a superior attitude. Said Manny Ramirez was friendly and approachable. Growing up here in Cleveland, Manny was his hero as a kid. I've always liked Manny myself despite the goofy stuff and the other more unpleasant stuff. He gained a few points last night at least with this Dad for showing respect to his son.

Here is my spring training schedule for next week. We plan to be at all these games and locations so if someone thinks they might be at any one of those, send me a pm and I'll get your cell phone number and/or send mine:

March 22 Fort Myers Miracle Lee County Sports Complex
March 23 Salem Red Sox TBA
March 24 Frederick Keys Twin Lakes Park
March 25 Salem Red Sox TBA
March 26 Frederick Keys Twin Lakes Park

Was at a sports grill for lunch today and saw some of the highlights of your game last night.

My son was talking about someone he knew on the team that he had played with.

Certainly a much different perspective than what the media generates...............

CD, all I can add is WOW! What a thrill for your son and your entire family! You and Tyler have experienced what many readers on here dream of. The best of luck to Tyler!

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Originally posted by carol:
CD, all I can add is WOW! What a thrill for your son and your entire family! You and Tyler have experienced what many readers on here dream of. The best of luck to Tyler!

carol - thanks so much for the kind wishes!

The key to this whole thing is enjoying what is going on today and living in the moment. Getting the most out of today and letting tomorrow take care of itself. Time flies so fast. Each level carries its own unique reward. No level of baseball out-ranks another in terms of its rewards imho. Enjoy the moment and encourage your son to love the game. From his love of the game, everything is possible.

My son just called and has been called up again today to the big league club for a game against the Orioles. We pray of course he could get his first opportunity in an MLB spring training game

Thanks again everyone for the super nice things you have posted in this thread!

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Originally posted by ClevelandDad: The key to this whole thing is enjoying what is going on today and living in the moment. Getting the most out of today and letting tomorrow take care of itself. Time flies so fast. Each level carries its own unique reward. No level of baseball out-ranks another in terms of its rewards imho. Enjoy the moment and encourage your son to love the game. From his love of the game, everything is possible.

My son just called and has been called up again today to the big league club for a game against the Orioles. We pray of course he could get his first opportunity in an MLB spring training game

Thanks again everyone for the super nice things you have posted in this thread!

Yep! Just when you think things have settled some...Things are moving pretty quickly...juts never know do you?

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Don't fret CD, the one day DK didn't call us to tell us he was dressing out with the team, he got in one inning. Funny how that works.
He still had a fun day for sure!

Perhaps he'll get a call up when you are there!

Awesome CD! Tyler must be having a great time living the dream. As TPM said I sure hope he gets in a game while your family is there.

It seems like Tyler is moving up quickly, or is this the norm?

Congratulations to Tyler and your entire family!