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That was a good article on Miller, I appreciate it.
I have one that is somewhat struggling now, I think he asks himself too may questions and tries to analyze too much.
This is a game where you can only control what you can, the rest is all controlled by those above you. If you stop and ask too many questions, it's not good, each organization has it's reasons for doing what they do for each player.
My son just had 3 friends traded for one player. I think it is a better fit for all 3, one knew he would be traded, the others it came as a surprise. One player in another trade is waiting to be named end of season, though some speculate, no one really knows, you can't stop and think about it, you got to go out and do your job the same everyday. That's life in pro ball.
I have one that is somewhat struggling now, I think he asks himself too may questions and tries to analyze too much.
This is a game where you can only control what you can, the rest is all controlled by those above you. If you stop and ask too many questions, it's not good, each organization has it's reasons for doing what they do for each player.
My son just had 3 friends traded for one player. I think it is a better fit for all 3, one knew he would be traded, the others it came as a surprise. One player in another trade is waiting to be named end of season, though some speculate, no one really knows, you can't stop and think about it, you got to go out and do your job the same everyday. That's life in pro ball.
Hoping to catch up with my "other son" Darin when they are in CT to play the Defenders next weekend
Darin is just doing what he has always done. He could have whined and cried many times in the past but thats just not in him. He is just a ball player , he has the heart of a warrior. God would I love to have 9 guys with his heart just once in my life. I would pay to coach that team!
Fun stuff! 
WOW! I'd have a soft skull if I tried that stuff.
Glad to read about all the kids. Keep it up.
Glad to read about all the kids. Keep it up.
CD,
I just got in trouble.
I took 2 Louisville Sluggers - and tried to juggle them.
The first one was okay - but the second one went through my kitchen window.
My wife yelled at me - and I told her - it was CD's fault.
P.S. Great pics the other day!!!
Go Ty!!!
I just got in trouble.
I took 2 Louisville Sluggers - and tried to juggle them.
The first one was okay - but the second one went through my kitchen window.
My wife yelled at me - and I told her - it was CD's fault.
P.S. Great pics the other day!!!
Go Ty!!!
Score that inning 1-3, 1-3, 1-3.
Boring!
That has to be some sort of obscure record.
West Michigan Bottom 3rd
Boring!
That has to be some sort of obscure record.
West Michigan Bottom 3rd
- Angel Flores grounds out, pitcher Timothy Melville to first baseman David Wood.
- Gustavo Nunez grounds out, pitcher Timothy Melville to first baseman David Wood.
- Brent Wyatt grounds out, pitcher Timothy Melville to first baseman David Wood.
quote:Originally posted by TMM_Dad:
Score that inning 1-3, 1-3, 1-3.
Boring!
That has to be some sort of obscure record.
West Michigan Bottom 3rd
- Angel Flores grounds out, pitcher Timothy Melville to first baseman David Wood.
- Gustavo Nunez grounds out, pitcher Timothy Melville to first baseman David Wood.
- Brent Wyatt grounds out, pitcher Timothy Melville to first baseman David Wood.
Well at least he tied a record.
It looks like Tim had a good night all around... (from the Grand Rapids Press)quote:
Melville, a 6-foot-5, 19-year-old who was the fourth-round draft pick of the Kansas City Royals in 2008, is the No. 5 prospect in the Royals' organization, according to Baseball America.
In five innings, Melville gave up four hits, walked two and struck out eight.
"The way he was throwing, you knew it was going to be a low-scoring ball game," DePastino said. "The only way to slow them down is to keep them off the bases."
Nice job Tim!!!
I'm sick and tired of the whole steroid mess. Many players and recent records are suspect.
I'd rather turn my focus to the future instead of looking backwards. For instance, look at recently signed HSBBW sons:
Dillon Baird is hitting .421 in Orem, UT in the Rookie Pioneer League.
The Bortinator is tearing up the NY-Penn League.
Eric Massingham, also in the NY-Penn, has a microscopic .064 ERA. I wonder what will happen when those last two meet?
Here is the rest of our class of 2009 so far:
Tom Porter
Nicholas McCully
Robert Stock
Tommy Peale
Fresh and clean! I'm optimistic.
I'd rather turn my focus to the future instead of looking backwards. For instance, look at recently signed HSBBW sons:
Dillon Baird is hitting .421 in Orem, UT in the Rookie Pioneer League.
The Bortinator is tearing up the NY-Penn League.
Eric Massingham, also in the NY-Penn, has a microscopic .064 ERA. I wonder what will happen when those last two meet?
Here is the rest of our class of 2009 so far:
Tom Porter
Nicholas McCully
Robert Stock
Tommy Peale
Fresh and clean! I'm optimistic.
quote:My wife yelled at me - and I told her - it was CD's fault.
Most things are.
I love the photo of Tyler juggling.
Great job by Tim! Great job by all the HS BB Web sons!
Julie
20dad, thanks for the link. I have a feeling we are going to be able to watch Darin on TV in a few years.
Julie
Julie
Four outfield assists in a year would be good let alone in one game!! quote:Originally posted by ClevelandDad:
Juggling for Soft Hands
"I can do a bunch of things that people don't know about," he said humbly. "A bunch of, like, circus stuff - handstands, stuff like that."
Yeah but can he make his bed?
I think I smell an off-season employment opportunity.
I love all the ++ stuff on here...really love it. The photos are great. I can FEEL the excitement!
For the most part, our son's summer has been pretty good. He's had some really great outings, leads his team in W's and is in the top 3 or 4 in his league in W's too....but as I posted earlier he's had a nightmare outing or two.
He is in the starting rotation for a team that has the best record in all of professional baseball. At a philosophical level, this is really great. Its always fun to play on a winner. I can tell from his messages on his status on facebook and other ways that he's really enjoying it. He IS a competitor and winning is a big deal to him. As best as I can tell, his perspective is solid and he is soaking it all in.
The sort of 'worry' (for lack of a better word) about being on a team like this...there's lots of other VERY talented players. In fact, one made it all the way from 'A' to the big leagues in this season alone...and yes, he is a pitcher. High levels of talent push you to excel too, so I am fine with it...but its awfully crowded at his level...and a big MLB trade introduced yet another very talented pitcher to his team.
I post none of this to complain. Merely to paint an accurate picture of a parent's thoughts with regards to his son in MiLB. I am enjoying it...actually loving it! I love watching my son pitch no matter what level or where. As a parent...a true dream-come-true! I will visit for the 2nd time in a couple of weeks and I'm really looking forward to it. Photo below that I took on my last visit.
For the most part, our son's summer has been pretty good. He's had some really great outings, leads his team in W's and is in the top 3 or 4 in his league in W's too....but as I posted earlier he's had a nightmare outing or two.
He is in the starting rotation for a team that has the best record in all of professional baseball. At a philosophical level, this is really great. Its always fun to play on a winner. I can tell from his messages on his status on facebook and other ways that he's really enjoying it. He IS a competitor and winning is a big deal to him. As best as I can tell, his perspective is solid and he is soaking it all in.
The sort of 'worry' (for lack of a better word) about being on a team like this...there's lots of other VERY talented players. In fact, one made it all the way from 'A' to the big leagues in this season alone...and yes, he is a pitcher. High levels of talent push you to excel too, so I am fine with it...but its awfully crowded at his level...and a big MLB trade introduced yet another very talented pitcher to his team.
I post none of this to complain. Merely to paint an accurate picture of a parent's thoughts with regards to his son in MiLB. I am enjoying it...actually loving it! I love watching my son pitch no matter what level or where. As a parent...a true dream-come-true!
I will visit for the 2nd time in a couple of weeks and I'm really looking forward to it. Photo below that I took on my last visit.
Good stuff from everyone... I especially love the pictures so I hope you don't mind me adding a few to the mix.
I love the pics!
JBB posts lots of keen perspective from a parents point of view.
IMO this time of year, would rather be part of a winning team then sent up to a struggling one.
Some of you know that son was moved from his short stint in AA back down to High A, for rehab innings and to work with the PB pitching coach. Looks like at this point he will most likely remain, as the pitchers in Springfield have stepped it up. Although because of trades, they have thinned out the depth in pitching down in the farm so everyone is fighting for their roster spots and to get noticed, this is what happens when injury or big moves occur, you have to wait it out, someone will get injured, someone will falter and they just pick up the next guy. On a sad note, they have been releasing many players. And some of the guys got moved due to age, they have to get it done thisn year or they could be out.
Now from my selfish point of view, he's again close by, most of his outings will be in Jupiter, and we get to be there to watch, rather than listen over the internet.
JBB posts lots of keen perspective from a parents point of view.
IMO this time of year, would rather be part of a winning team then sent up to a struggling one.
Some of you know that son was moved from his short stint in AA back down to High A, for rehab innings and to work with the PB pitching coach. Looks like at this point he will most likely remain, as the pitchers in Springfield have stepped it up. Although because of trades, they have thinned out the depth in pitching down in the farm so everyone is fighting for their roster spots and to get noticed, this is what happens when injury or big moves occur, you have to wait it out, someone will get injured, someone will falter and they just pick up the next guy. On a sad note, they have been releasing many players. And some of the guys got moved due to age, they have to get it done thisn year or they could be out.
Now from my selfish point of view, he's again close by, most of his outings will be in Jupiter, and we get to be there to watch, rather than listen over the internet.
Wow, great pictures and wonderful posts.
For those who are feeling, but not expressing, the thoughts posted by justbb, I thought I would post once more some comforting words I learned from a former Milb player whom I respect greatly.
As my son told me at the end of his wonderful 2005 season: "Dad, I am no longer playing for one team. I am playing, everyday, for 30."
For those who are feeling, but not expressing, the thoughts posted by justbb, I thought I would post once more some comforting words I learned from a former Milb player whom I respect greatly.
As my son told me at the end of his wonderful 2005 season: "Dad, I am no longer playing for one team. I am playing, everyday, for 30."
It's taken a week to put my first visit to Orem in perspective. I think everyone's right about the wonderment quality inherent in rookie league. We certainly got caught up in it. It was better than DisneyLand!
Maybe it's the family atmosphere of the short season venues, enhanced in Utah by the LDS population and lack of adult beverages at the ballpark, but we were just treated like royalty when we arrived. Son's host family is amazing, and having the owners and GM come over to introduce themselves was very cool. We met a couple of other families who were in town and that was very exciting, too.
While we were there, son was the "featured player," so his photo and bio were on the program inserts and there was a display about him on the concourse. It came as a surprise, as did being interviewed on camera during the game. Whoa. I was so not ready for that!!
Some of the best parts:
I am one of those parents who have gained way too much weight in the years since I have become more spectator than active participant in sports. I worried that scouts would see me and, when projecting son's future would think he does NOT come from a fit family. I'm hoping he will become my personal trainer in the off season, ha ha.
P.S. I see the image link I tried to insert didn't work. Guess I need a tutorial.
Maybe it's the family atmosphere of the short season venues, enhanced in Utah by the LDS population and lack of adult beverages at the ballpark, but we were just treated like royalty when we arrived. Son's host family is amazing, and having the owners and GM come over to introduce themselves was very cool. We met a couple of other families who were in town and that was very exciting, too.
While we were there, son was the "featured player," so his photo and bio were on the program inserts and there was a display about him on the concourse. It came as a surprise, as did being interviewed on camera during the game. Whoa. I was so not ready for that!!
Some of the best parts:
- Seeing his face up there on the jumbotron.
- Watching him run out onto the field with this little leaguer as the players take their positions before the national anthem. Love watching him interact with little fans.
- Being treated to lunch for the first time by my youngest.
- Seeing bats with his name on them. Whoa. These things make a mom cry!!
I am one of those parents who have gained way too much weight in the years since I have become more spectator than active participant in sports. I worried that scouts would see me and, when projecting son's future would think he does NOT come from a fit family. I'm hoping he will become my personal trainer in the off season, ha ha.
P.S. I see the image link I tried to insert didn't work. Guess I need a tutorial.
Ok, figured out photos. So, one more of son and myself outside the clubhouse.
kt,
You and your son both look wonderful, and I loved reading your account of the visit. Wow, what fun to show up and be surprised by your son being the featured player!
Thanks so much for sharing this update, and the photos.
Julie
You and your son both look wonderful, and I loved reading your account of the visit. Wow, what fun to show up and be surprised by your son being the featured player!
Thanks so much for sharing this update, and the photos.
Julie
A broken bat rbi to tie a game a few weeks ago.
I enjoy the pictures and the rookie stories too........
Get to go for a week long visit week after next and looking forward to getting the car home.
"Dad, a couple of guys in New Mexico and AZ might just ride home with me on the way to Texas. It'll save a few bucks."
Four more regular season weeks.
Maybe some playoffs.
quote:Originally posted by MN-Mom:
Thanks so much for sharing this update, and the photos.
Julie
Thanks, Julie. It just gets better and better. All of us here know the secret: family.
Great photos and great experiences. Thanks to all for sharing!
Here is a recent one of my eldest son.
This is fun stuff.
DK's first AA game, that was fun.
http://www.news-leader.com/app...enr=906040801&Ref=PH
DK's first AA game, that was fun.
http://www.news-leader.com/app...enr=906040801&Ref=PH
I've really enjoyed these posts, and I love the pictures! Looks and sounds like a lot of fun for players and parents alike. I must admit that I'm starting to get just a little bit envious. 
Oh my goodness, I love all these photos. Such a joy to see, and such fun to peek over the shoulders of parents whose sons are living the dream.
Darin's face is pretty easy to recognize, but I think if his uni wasn't dirty most of us would suspect someone had PhotoShop-ed his head onto the wrong body.
FO, I love the the broken-bat action shot!
Thanks to all for the posts and photos. Keep it up!
Julie
Darin's face is pretty easy to recognize, but I think if his uni wasn't dirty most of us would suspect someone had PhotoShop-ed his head onto the wrong body.
FO, I love the the broken-bat action shot!
Thanks to all for the posts and photos. Keep it up!
Julie
Thanks for the photos, kt and the rest.
I see that Dillon's still killin' pitchers in Orem.
.429 avg.
I see that Dillon's still killin' pitchers in Orem.
.429 avg.
quote:Originally posted by spizzlepop:
I must admit that I'm starting to get just a little bit envious.
I guess we'll know in 10 days if you will be in "the club".
Best wishes on your son's decision.
TMM_Dad,
Thanks (on behalf of Deebs!) for the applause.
spizzlepop, anxious to hear the decision from your camp.
Thanks (on behalf of Deebs!) for the applause.
spizzlepop, anxious to hear the decision from your camp.
Spiz,
JMO, but season is almost over for our pro guys, then it's break time, send spiz junior back to school to work on his degree, play one more year of college ball. Get better, stronger and then begin pro experience next season.
If he got drafted this year, he'll get drafted again next year.
JMO, but season is almost over for our pro guys, then it's break time, send spiz junior back to school to work on his degree, play one more year of college ball. Get better, stronger and then begin pro experience next season.
If he got drafted this year, he'll get drafted again next year.
TPM - As I've told you before, love those socks!
JBB,
I'll get you a pair.
I'll get you a pair.
Bum, Jr.'s Summer season is over. Finished the Prospect League 1st in wins, 1st in strikeouts, and 4th in ERA. Most importantly, he had fun.
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Thanks, Woody. I thought I posted that in the Summer thread. Sorry!
Say "hi" to "A" and the kids. I'm down in LV right now with a window-view of of downtown. I miss the family but this is what I need to do! Take care, my friend.
Say "hi" to "A" and the kids. I'm down in LV right now with a window-view of of downtown. I miss the family but this is what I need to do! Take care, my friend.