I'm beginning the 4 day drive from Shingle Springs, CA to Viera Florida early tomorrow morning. I'll stop in Texas for a few days to work out with my brother (Deemax) before continuing on. I'm driving out with my mom and getting in on March 7th, a day before position players report with the Nationals.
First workout is March 10th and final workout is March 30th. Can't wait!
Thanks TPM for the information, I am giving Marcos all the information about Darin, Brian, and Dave that way they introduce their self at Dunedin. I hope all of them be part of the Blue Jays some day. At the same time I hope we, the parents, may meet at spring training. Best of the luck to DK.
Racab,
And Alan Farina too!
Beemax,
Drive safely, sorry that the Cards don't play the Nats in spring training.
And Alan Farina too!
Beemax,
Drive safely, sorry that the Cards don't play the Nats in spring training.
Jeremy Hall - Tampa Bay @ St Petersburg Fla
Son of Jolly Roger
Son of Jolly Roger
Today son gets to across the street with a chance to get into a big league game for some relief. That happened last year and he did well in his one inning ... walked a couple of other times as well but didn't get in ... even traveled with the team to Phoenix but still only 1 inning. It does pay to get there early ... literally it pays because now the MiLB players get a oer diem if they are invited to come over for a game ... the added $$ sure doesn't hurt.
Here's keeping our fingers crossed ... last year he was thrilled because he finished his inning with runners on 2nd and 3rd and did not allow a run. He also struck someone out (I think it was Troy T ... can't spell his last name without looking it up ... on the Rockies).
Go AJ !!!!
UPDATE FROM WIFE CENTRAL: AJ got in for 1 inning (all he hoped for), faced4 3 batters ... walk, fly out to LF, ground into double play. 
Here's keeping our fingers crossed ... last year he was thrilled because he finished his inning with runners on 2nd and 3rd and did not allow a run. He also struck someone out (I think it was Troy T ... can't spell his last name without looking it up ... on the Rockies).
Go AJ !!!!
UPDATE FROM WIFE CENTRAL: AJ got in for 1 inning (all he hoped for), faced
Racab,
How cool would that be after all these years - if our two guys meet each other!
As TPM and TR mentioned - Darin will be playing CF - hopefully in Lansing this coming season.
I will speak to him this week - and hopefully - he will get a chance to introduce himself to Marcos.
Very exciting!!!
How cool would that be after all these years - if our two guys meet each other!
As TPM and TR mentioned - Darin will be playing CF - hopefully in Lansing this coming season.
I will speak to him this week - and hopefully - he will get a chance to introduce himself to Marcos.
Very exciting!!!
Will be great!..I already told Marcos. I will say hello to Darin when I come to see Marcos.
Futureback
That is a great work, that's the way to take advantage of opportunities.
That is a great work, that's the way to take advantage of opportunities.
FBM,
Good for AJ.
Split MLB squad on wednesday, Dave was told he most likely will go with one squad.
He's excited, he gets Big League dinner money for the day.
Good for AJ.
Split MLB squad on wednesday, Dave was told he most likely will go with one squad.
He's excited, he gets Big League dinner money for the day.
Non prospect diary returns
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-diary/2008/265716.html
We all know his roomate's mom.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-diary/2008/265716.html
We all know his roomate's mom.
quote:Originally posted by TPM:
Split MLB squad on wednesday, Dave was told he most likely will go with one squad.
He's excited, he gets Big League dinner money for the day.
THAT is cool!
Looks like he tore a ligament in his big toe first day in freak accident and needs surgery. 
quote:Originally posted by TPM:
Non prospect diary returns
We all know his roomate's mom.
That's cool.
I hope she passes on to Dirk how much we enjoy his reports.
The diary by Dirk is an absolute blast !!!! Am embarassed to say that if he is related to one of our websters, I am unfamiliar with him (or his roommate). But I can say that if baseball doesn't work for him, he should strongly consider a career in comedy and/or writing. He is gifted.
By the way, Innocent Bystander, WHO tore a ligament in their big toe? (Sorry ... ignorant on that as well).
By the way, Innocent Bystander, WHO tore a ligament in their big toe? (Sorry ... ignorant on that as well).
FBM,
Not my son's big toe!!!! We had enough foot injuries last year!
I do beleive Dirk might be rooming with Orlando's Aeden.
Mine gets to sit through a double header today in the bull pen with the big boys, we'll see how it goes.
Not my son's big toe!!!! We had enough foot injuries last year!
I do beleive Dirk might be rooming with Orlando's Aeden.
Mine gets to sit through a double header today in the bull pen with the big boys, we'll see how it goes.
My son hurt his toe. 
My son roomed with Dirk(a senior) on the road as a freshman, what a guy! He was always good to us and babysat my son that first year. Good luck to all the webster's ball players, take care of those toes and arms.
My son roomed with Dirk(a senior) on the road as a freshman, what a guy! He was always good to us and babysat my son that first year. Good luck to all the webster's ball players, take care of those toes and arms.
TPM...
Did you ever have one of those 'moments' when you were telling someone a story and in the middle of the telling you had an "AH HA" moment obout something completely different? Well, I was talking with hubby while he was doing yard work not 30 minutes and thought "Oh, I bet that's Orlando's son who rooms with Dirk" ... My hubby was even more confused than ever over that one.
quote:I do beleive Dirk might be rooming with Orlando's Aeden.
Did you ever have one of those 'moments' when you were telling someone a story and in the middle of the telling you had an "AH HA" moment obout something completely different? Well, I was talking with hubby while he was doing yard work not 30 minutes and thought "Oh, I bet that's Orlando's son who rooms with Dirk" ... My hubby was even more confused than ever over that one.
Hooray for AJ! Way to show them what you can do! 
IB, bummer of the first magnitude. What's his prognosis? Do you know it has to be surgery yet?
How did the split squad experience go, TPM? Dish, girl!
When Aeden met Dirk he told him straightaway he knew who he was and how much 'Mom & her Internet buddies' enjoyed his stuff. (Also told him he used his janitor line all the time) He doesn't know how he got the sweet suite with a vet, either.
Vignettes: He walked into lunch the other day with Jimmy Edmonds. They did the manly 'how's it going thing'....Aeden said he felt about 8-years-old-excited.
He was weighed at Fall Instrux in October at 167 (post game), and reported at 198 (workouts, landscaping job, and Mama's cooking). His Ems' Manager pulled him aside, seriously, and asked "You tell me honestly how you did this, son." Aeden laughs and says, "I can't tell you how good it makes me feel that you think I took steroids!" So Rid sez, "Good answer!"
IB, bummer of the first magnitude.
What's his prognosis? Do you know it has to be surgery yet?How did the split squad experience go, TPM? Dish, girl!
When Aeden met Dirk he told him straightaway he knew who he was and how much 'Mom & her Internet buddies' enjoyed his stuff. (Also told him he used his janitor line all the time
) He doesn't know how he got the sweet suite with a vet, either.Vignettes: He walked into lunch the other day with Jimmy Edmonds. They did the manly 'how's it going thing'....Aeden said he felt about 8-years-old-excited.
He was weighed at Fall Instrux in October at 167 (post game), and reported at 198 (workouts, landscaping job, and Mama's cooking). His Ems' Manager pulled him aside, seriously, and asked "You tell me honestly how you did this, son." Aeden laughs and says, "I can't tell you how good it makes me feel that you think I took steroids!" So Rid sez, "Good answer!"
quote:Originally posted by Orlando:
He was weighed at Fall Instrux in October at 167 (post game), and reported at 198 (workouts, landscaping job, and Mama's cooking).
Wow! Any chance I could send a 135lb skin and bones 14yo your way for a few months? 30lbs would sure look good and he might hit and throw harder.
They flew Chad to Houston for surgery and the reports I read said he would be out at least 2-3 months. He's bummin' because he felt like he was in great shape and his arm was feeling great.
Blast, IB, I feel for him (and you). Feeling good, ready to start a new season and then that. Sounds like they're taking care of him. Best of luck for his recovery.
This is pretty much the first time weight has stuck to my son (and I can't tell you how difficult it has been for me to sympathise with his plight) I put it down to late puberty....and the fact that Nov - Feb was about 3 months longer than he's ever gone without playing ball since he was 8...
This is pretty much the first time weight has stuck to my son (and I can't tell you how difficult it has been for me to sympathise with his plight
) I put it down to late puberty....and the fact that Nov - Feb was about 3 months longer than he's ever gone without playing ball since he was 8...
IB,
Bummer just a bummer, keep us posted.
DK got to dress up as a big bird and hit the field with the big boys yesterday. Going into the 9th 6-5 Nats and looked like it might tie, so he got the call to start warming up. By the time he starts getting hot and working up a sweat, game over. After that they told him in no way could he come into the next game (it was a double header).
Actually, not sure how it would have worked, son hasn't faced a live batter since last october, but none the less, he said it was a great learning experience.
BTW, he told me that Pujols is the biggest person he has ever stood close to in his adult life. The man is HUGE!
Bummer just a bummer, keep us posted.
DK got to dress up as a big bird and hit the field with the big boys yesterday. Going into the 9th 6-5 Nats and looked like it might tie, so he got the call to start warming up. By the time he starts getting hot and working up a sweat, game over. After that they told him in no way could he come into the next game (it was a double header).
Actually, not sure how it would have worked, son hasn't faced a live batter since last october, but none the less, he said it was a great learning experience.
BTW, he told me that Pujols is the biggest person he has ever stood close to in his adult life. The man is HUGE!
Funny - my son said a similar thing about Ken Griffey - said he was next to him during a delay for some rain showers - and that he didn't look the same size as on TV, he was a lot bigger in person.
IB ...
Here's hoping that the recovery and rehab are ahead of schedule.
Ref 'big guys' ... our son got to enjoy a bus ride last ST with the "Big Unit" ... son had been advised to dress nicely for the trip and so he did ... collared shirt, nice trousers, etc. and of course everybody else was in levis etc. While they were standing around waiting for the bus, Randy Johnson walks up behind him and says, "So, you got a photo shoot after the game?" (Mental picture ... very embarassed young guy dressed all nice, probably looking at the ground trying to find a hole to crawl into.) But I know he thought it was pretty special to have a legend talking to him, even if it was to give him a ration of ...
Here's hoping that the recovery and rehab are ahead of schedule.
Ref 'big guys' ... our son got to enjoy a bus ride last ST with the "Big Unit" ... son had been advised to dress nicely for the trip and so he did ... collared shirt, nice trousers, etc. and of course everybody else was in levis etc. While they were standing around waiting for the bus, Randy Johnson walks up behind him and says, "So, you got a photo shoot after the game?" (Mental picture ... very embarassed young guy dressed all nice, probably looking at the ground trying to find a hole to crawl into.) But I know he thought it was pretty special to have a legend talking to him, even if it was to give him a ration of ...
FBM,
Great story. You have to love the practical jokes.
Great story. You have to love the practical jokes.