Some promised pics
SI Yanks jumbotron
my favorite lady
My brothas... the Blues Brothers
Jake and his thirst for a Blue Moon
Jake hitting on my wife
Elwood and wife exchanging phone numbers
SI Yanks stadium
up close and personal with the brothers
our ride to the game
Ryan doing his pre-game job
mom doing a "mom talk"
A SI ferry view of NYC
pic from the Staten Island ferry
my favorite player
Fun, ain't it?
OMG,.....wow!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you fir sharing!!!
You must wear your Blue Bros shades forever, everywhere you go from now on!! You are now a true part of the legacy!!
You must wear your Blue Bros shades forever, everywhere you go from now on!! You are now a true part of the legacy!!
Randy,
Great stuff!!!! Ryan looks good in pinstripes.
Sounds like you had a great time. I'm happy for you.
Glad to hear Ryan is okay.
Keep them coming guys. With my son on the shelf, I gotta live through you all.
Great stuff!!!! Ryan looks good in pinstripes.
Sounds like you had a great time. I'm happy for you.
Glad to hear Ryan is okay.
Keep them coming guys. With my son on the shelf, I gotta live through you all.
Looks like a fun trip!
Great Story and Great Pics rz1! 
quote:Originally posted by rz1:
We just got back from Staten Island yesterday watching the SI Yankess. Ryan pulled a muscle in his back the Sat before we left so he did not throw but will only miss one start. We had a good time. I will have some pics soon.
Let me highlight an episode. The Blues Brothers were at the 8/3 game doing their show. They are from WI and as we were going into the stadium they were in the parking lot, being the bashful guy I am, I struck up a conversation and found out I had the same WI party attitude as they did. When all was said and done Mary and I were in the back seat of the Blues Brothers car when the made the entrance on to the field. As we passed the SI dugout I stuck my head out the window and yelled at Ryan.........the face I got in return was worth the trip. The car stopped the Blues Bros opened the doors for us and we sat on the hood of the car as they opened the show in front of 7000 screaming fans. There we were, on vaca to see our son play MILB baseball, and we on the field, on the jumbotron at his game, and part of the show. He was so freaked out that his teammates pulled the old bubble on the cap trick and it stayed there for 3 innings.
Who says a parent can't be part of the dream!
What a great story I can just see your son's face!!!!!!!!
When I went to my sons game this week end all I did was drop my handburger into the lap of the roving instructor.
At the end of July we were in California, watching our younger son play baseball when we got a call from our older son,Jimmy, saying he'd been selected to play in the Future's game. That was the beginning of a dream-like experience. He plays Single A and we had no idea that he was being considered for the team.
Jimmy was given a hotel room with space for his family so we stayed at a first class hotel - quite a change from our usual Econo Lodge experience.
It seemed unreal to be walking in to the Giants ballpark to watch our son play baseball. We got to see him before the game and he was loving the experience. (An old baseball coach told him ten years ago to be sure to enjoy each experience because you never know when they will end)
(From a parent's standpoint, one of the great things about playing professionally is that you can talk to the players before a game while they sign autographs. We could never do that before.)
Jimmy got into the game in the 5th inning. He plays left field and his number is #25 and the World Jerseys were the same colours as the Giants. My husband later explained that there is another baseball player who usually stands in that same spot wearing number 25. Anyways, it was wonderful to see Jimmy there. It felt like we were in the midst of a dream and then Jimmy topped it off by hitting a home run during his one at bat.
The whole experience was incredible and it was especially so since the four of us could be together that evening, something that rarely happens these days.
Jimmy was given a hotel room with space for his family so we stayed at a first class hotel - quite a change from our usual Econo Lodge experience.
It seemed unreal to be walking in to the Giants ballpark to watch our son play baseball. We got to see him before the game and he was loving the experience. (An old baseball coach told him ten years ago to be sure to enjoy each experience because you never know when they will end)
(From a parent's standpoint, one of the great things about playing professionally is that you can talk to the players before a game while they sign autographs. We could never do that before.)
Jimmy got into the game in the 5th inning. He plays left field and his number is #25 and the World Jerseys were the same colours as the Giants. My husband later explained that there is another baseball player who usually stands in that same spot wearing number 25. Anyways, it was wonderful to see Jimmy there. It felt like we were in the midst of a dream and then Jimmy topped it off by hitting a home run during his one at bat.
The whole experience was incredible and it was especially so since the four of us could be together that evening, something that rarely happens these days.
cdnmom
sounds like a great event. and it's great to here about it. the coach sounds like a smart guy. good luck to jimmy.
sounds like a great event. and it's great to here about it. the coach sounds like a smart guy. good luck to jimmy.
Thank you all for sharing these great stories and experiences!!
What a wonderful experience, Canada --- here's to continuing such golden moments! 
cdnmom,
It's wonderful to hear your story. How exciting that your son hit a HR in his only at bat!
RZ,
I laughed all through your story, but your photos brought tears to my eyes - especially the one of Ryan signing autographs. I can only half imagine how it must feel to see your son in a Yankees uniform and signing autographs for young fans. RZ2 looks great!
Julie
It's wonderful to hear your story. How exciting that your son hit a HR in his only at bat!
RZ,
I laughed all through your story, but your photos brought tears to my eyes - especially the one of Ryan signing autographs. I can only half imagine how it must feel to see your son in a Yankees uniform and signing autographs for young fans. RZ2 looks great!
Julie
He called yesterday, looking at his own baseball card.
Flippin' wow.
Flippin' wow.
I was due to leave Wednesday for Eugene, looking forward to seeing my son play as a pro in the company of the lovely Auntie Em.
And then came the phone call --- don't bother, Mom, I'm no longer on the team.
After the game tonight, three players were called to the middle of the clubhouse, with the 2nd baseman and 3rd baseman's promotions to Ft Wayne, the Low A club, announced. There stands my son, wondering if he's going to be asked to help them pack.
No, Aeden, you'll be going to High A, Lake Elsinore!
What a kick! Who knows what it means; he'd already been told not to try to figure out why the organization does what it does. But it's exciting all the same!
And yes, I changed the ticket. California, Here I Come!
And then came the phone call --- don't bother, Mom, I'm no longer on the team.
After the game tonight, three players were called to the middle of the clubhouse, with the 2nd baseman and 3rd baseman's promotions to Ft Wayne, the Low A club, announced. There stands my son, wondering if he's going to be asked to help them pack.
No, Aeden, you'll be going to High A, Lake Elsinore!
What a kick! Who knows what it means; he'd already been told not to try to figure out why the organization does what it does. But it's exciting all the same!
And yes, I changed the ticket. California, Here I Come!
great news,the interesting thing is seeing how this can affect more than just the player. but it's great to see sucess, i'm happy for him.
quote:Originally posted by Orlando:
And then came the phone call --- don't bother, Mom, I'm no longer on the team.
No, Aeden, you'll be going to High A, Lake Elsinore!
That's awesome. Congratulations, O.
Congratulations, Orlando!
Congratulations!! See why its so hard to plan!
Orlando:
Wonderful news! And now I don't have to feel bad about being out of town when you are in Oregon!
Wonderful news! And now I don't have to feel bad about being out of town when you are in Oregon!
NICE!!!!
Good job kid
Good job kid
WOOHOOOOO!!!!! Way to go, Aeden!!
But Orlando, you are very naughty for fooling us with the not-so-happy beginning of your post.
But Orlando, you are very naughty for fooling us with the not-so-happy beginning of your post.
Who's a little minx, then? 
Thanks you all for your kind congrats to my son. Wild old summer here!
St Elsinore Storm -- #1 selling minor league logo! (hmmm....I may owe royalties to change my avatar)
Thanks you all for your kind congrats to my son. Wild old summer here!
St Elsinore Storm -- #1 selling minor league logo! (hmmm....I may owe royalties to change my avatar)
Whaaaaaa! We leave town for a week and our "nephew/cousin" Aeden is gone! I was so looking forward to meeting Orlando in person -- and sharing an evening at the ballpark. We get back to Eugene tomorrow. (What am I doing online while vacationing?!) This is so exciting for Aeden. Geez, Lake El! Every so often a player comes through our town who catches our interest and affection. It doesn't happen each summer, just sometimes. Aeden is one of those special players. He is charming, intellegent, a good ballplayer. He has the coolest mom -- who just happens to be a redhead like me. My entire family will miss him, and our chance to meet his terrific mom. But we will follow his career, and cheer the accomplishments and grumble about all that seems unfair.
Congrats Aeden -- from your "Auntie Em"
Congrats Aeden -- from your "Auntie Em"
That's VERY cool. 
Congratulations, Orlando and son...
...that is flippin' AWESOME.
...that is flippin' AWESOME.
Hooray CaliLeague. The Storm enjoys the revenue from that wild logo, plus a mascot who engenders a lot of bookings...and they put it into their facilities.
Aeden's been contributing, playing in the both games since his arrival yeasterday. He hit a single his first AB, and there he stands on first. He said the player-first base coach said something to him, but he'll never know what it was, as he was watching the replay of his hit on both jumbotrons. How's that for fun!
Aeden's been contributing, playing in the both games since his arrival yeasterday. He hit a single his first AB, and there he stands on first. He said the player-first base coach said something to him, but he'll never know what it was, as he was watching the replay of his hit on both jumbotrons. How's that for fun!
Nice Orlando
Since our son is so far away in Mobile, I will get the chance to see some great minor league ball tomorrow and possibly Saturday. Heading to the Inland Empire 66ers (Dodgers high A team) game to cheer for the Lake Elsinore Storm 
and meet up with Orlando for the first time. We have already discussed how we will find each other ... she will have red hair and I will wear "red state" red clothing ... 
Looking forward to seeing some great baseball as I cheer for the Storm in general and Aeden McQ in particular
and meet up with Orlando for the first time. We have already discussed how we will find each other ... she will have red hair and I will wear "red state" red clothing ... Looking forward to seeing some great baseball as I cheer for the Storm in general and Aeden McQ in particular
cheer extra loud for all of us!!! Have fun!
quote:Originally posted by 55mom:
cheer extra loud for all of us!!! Have fun!
Yes, please do and give O a hug!
I need to keep up with this thread a bit better.
Orlando,
That is GREAT! Wow, what an exciting year for your son and for you too. I love these success stories. Geez, the kid is in High A already! That is amazing. This kind of stuff truly is a lot of fun to follow.
Orlando,
That is GREAT! Wow, what an exciting year for your son and for you too. I love these success stories. Geez, the kid is in High A already! That is amazing. This kind of stuff truly is a lot of fun to follow.
I just stumbled into this thread for the first time - and have to say it is some of the best reading on HSBBW!!!! What a wonderful collection of stories - they really made my afternoon...
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Well, that makes three of us in a row!
How wonderful to have a centralized place where we can go to keep up with website players' pro exploits and experiences. Another great idea, TPM!
A quick report from here:
Robert is day-to-day in AAA Portland since the first of this week and is loving life; whether in Portland or Eugene. For a kid who's eaten, slept, and breathed baseball for a long time, he's really enjoying the opportunity to approach the game with a professional's focus and play with and against the best.
So good to hear others' reports. Very glad I found the thread!
How wonderful to have a centralized place where we can go to keep up with website players' pro exploits and experiences. Another great idea, TPM!
A quick report from here:
Robert is day-to-day in AAA Portland since the first of this week and is loving life; whether in Portland or Eugene. For a kid who's eaten, slept, and breathed baseball for a long time, he's really enjoying the opportunity to approach the game with a professional's focus and play with and against the best.
So good to hear others' reports. Very glad I found the thread!
quote:Robert is day-to-day in AAA Portland since the first of this week and is loving life;
How awesome is that! Kudos to Robert.
Wow!
Way to go Robert!
Way to go Robert!
Absolutely amazing... What a story for this young man. Congatulations to Robert. And you to Prepster. Some of these kids are moving so fast it's hard to keep track of it all.
Before long we might have to start another new topic... Major League Reporting!
Before long we might have to start another new topic... Major League Reporting!
A couple of months out of a stellar college career and now a phone call away from the Show. Does Robert realize it's a difficult game to play well?
Prepster: WOW! Congratulations to Robert and your family.
quote:Robert is day-to-day in AAA Portland since the first of this week and is loving life
Prep - That is awesome!! My very best to Robert!!
O and Prep - Great news!!!
2 winners - keep moving baby!
2 winners - keep moving baby!