The Call

OnePlayer'sPop500+ posts

About 10 minutes to 10 am I got a call from Zach to inform me that he will make his MLB debut in Milwaukee this Saturday evening. Flights are booked, his mother and I will be in attendance. Hope my feet touch the ground by the time we board the plane.

Thank you to all of the hsbasweballweb members who have provided so much encouragement to our family and also directly to Zach. I love ya'll and wish that each of you can continue to experience the joys of sharing your son's baseball success at whatever level they participate.

Tom Duke (OPP)

6/29/0511:34 AM

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itsinthegame5,000+ posts

Awesome - awesome - awesome!!!!!!!!

6/29/0511:36 AM

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HotCornerDad100+ posts

Wow, I hope to make a similar post someday, congratulations!

6/29/0511:47 AM

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lafmom5,000+ posts

OPP - That is terrific news! We all hope you enjoy the experience and wish Zach all the best!!! He'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

6/29/0511:47 AM

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piaa_ump5,000+ posts

EXCELLENT NEWS!!!

My only wish is that it would have come in Pittsburgh...........then I would be there to see it with you!!!

Congratulations to the whole family..........

6/29/0511:49 AM

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AParent1,000+ posts

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

Thank you for sharing it with us !!!!

6/29/0511:50 AM

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HiHardHeat1,000+ posts

Fabulous news OPP !!!!!

Can't wait to watch Zach.

6/29/0511:52 AM

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OldVaman500+ posts

It doesn't get any better than that. Congrats.

6/29/0511:56 AM

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Dad045,000+ posts

As the kids say...

SWEET!!

btw, its ok to jump up and down in the front row, screaming like a mad man for every routine grounder served up during a sons MLB debut. Wiping a tear or two in fine as well.

6/29/0511:59 AM

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rz15,000+ posts

A beautiful stadium.

If your first start is an away game what a great place to go. Do you have your seats yet? Drop me a pm with the location as I may be there and would really enjoy meeting you.

6/29/0511:59 AM

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PAmom1,000+ posts

OMG!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!

Tom, NOW I will HAVE to get to Pittsburgh for a game this year...been holding out for Zach's PNC debut!! CONGRATULATIONS to OPP, Jr.!!

GO PIRATES!!!!

6/29/0512:00 PM

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FlippJ1,000+ posts

I'll have my DVR running!

Good luck!

Jason

6/29/0512:04 PM

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FrankF1,000+ posts

Tom,

Congrats to Zach on his latest accomplishment!! You know I'm one of his biggest fans! Gotta call the wife with the good news!!

As the saying goes (somewhere

), "I'm so happy I could spit!".

6/29/0512:04 PM

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bbscout1,000+ posts

What great news. Will be watching and rooting for Zach on the MLB package.Have a cold one for me OPP.

6/29/0512:06 PM

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BeenthereILHSBBWeb Old Timer

Wow!

Congrats to you, to mom, to Zach and the rest of your family.

From the Southwest suburbs of Chicagoland.

6/29/0512:19 PM

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Texan1,000+ posts

OPP

Congrats to y'all.

Did you see the Waco Tribune article this week? There is a link posted under a Duke thread in General Discussions.

Guess there will be another soon...

6/29/0512:22 PM

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soxnole1,000+ posts

All the best to Zach and family.

6/29/0512:22 PM

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jemaz1,000+ posts

Great news! We will be rooting for Zach from down here in sunny AZ. Enjoy the moment!

6/29/0512:25 PM

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RHP05Parent1,000+ posts

PRICELESS!

Congratulations Tom, Zach & family!!!!

6/29/0512:30 PM

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infielddad10,000+ posts

OPP, congratulations to you, your wife and especially to OPP, Jr. What a wonderful and momentous day that will be. PNC is a beauty of a ball park where we all hope a certain lefty will have great success. When you have time, please report back on the day and the experience.

6/29/0512:34 PM

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PGStaff10,000+ posts

OPP,

Congatulations to you and Zach. I really know just how big Saturday is for you. My suggestion is to have more than just one cold one before the game.

Just kiddin... Maybe!

Best of luck to Zach!

6/29/0512:39 PM

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luvbb1,000+ posts

Oh my goodness! I guess I'm going to have to root for that OTHER Pennsylvania team on Saturday!!!! That is just such terrific news...can you please give us a full report on the experience when you return? I would LOVE to hear your accounting! A BIG, BIG Congratulations!

6/29/0512:57 PM

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MN-MomHSBaseballWeb Owner

Such great news and yet I'm sitting here crying, what's up with that?

We are all so happy for Zach and your whole family. Very, very best wishes to him in his MLB debut!

6/29/051:05 PM

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FungoHighly Regarded and Beloved Old Timer

Tom,
We all knew it was going to happen real soon but I'm still speechless!! I have knots in my stomach for him! I will find it on a TV somewhere!!
Fungo

6/29/051:14 PM

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baseballmom

Wow!! It's party time!!

Congrats, tom to you & Zach!! Yall have fun!!

6/29/051:27 PM

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Callaway500+ posts

Fantastic news! It's like a family member making it to the show. Enjoy every moment! We'll be cheering Zach on from SC!!

6/29/051:28 PM

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02^04MomHSBBWeb Old Timer

I am Soooooooooooooo happy!!! I sure hope we can get the game. If not surely a local sports bar will???

Go get em Zack!

6/29/051:31 PM

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oldbat-never1,000+ posts

Congrats to Zack and his family on this accomplishment and may you'all continue having success and happiness along the way.......

6/29/051:31 PM

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wvmtner100+ posts

Awesome!

What else is there to say?

6/29/051:34 PM

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JT1,000+ posts

That's great. We know MN-Mom shed a tear...did YOU???

6/29/051:41 PM

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MWR-VA1,000+ posts

OPP...

Wonderful news about Zach and your family. The websters of the hsbbweb are all saying right now... woooooo hooooooooooooo!!!!

You'll probabaly be the first one standing in line for the "perly gates" to open.

** Game time is 6:05pm folks, Saturday, July 2nd. Giants vs Brewers ** (That is Milwaukee time - Go Pirates!!)

CONGRATULATIONS Zach Duke (LHP)...

* Note the last sentence in this write up about Zach Duke...

http://www.minorleaguenews.com/baseball/features/articl...fab50/062204.30.html

6/29/051:42 PM

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ClevelandDadHSBBWeb Administrator

Fabulous news indeed - the ultimate call. Zach is a tremendous talent. Wish I could be there to watch or alternatively catch it on television. Anyone aware of any possible webcasting for this game?

6/29/051:48 PM

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TPMHSBaseballweb Member since 2003

Oh WOW!
Congratulations! Finally!!!! I am so excited, can't wait!
Best of luck to Zach!

6/29/051:54 PM

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tasmit1,000+ posts

Great news!!! Way to go Zach. I will be cheering for the Pirates on Saturday.

6/29/051:56 PM

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OriolesFan100+ posts

Such wonderful news!!! OPP - congratulations from all of us!!
GO ZACK!!!!

6/29/052:28 PM

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cvsting1,000+ posts

I can not begin to tell you how happy I am for you Tom, but most specially for Zach. That rookie card is becoming more valuable by the day.

Enjoy every single second !!

6/29/052:32 PM

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TRhit10,000+ posts

OPP

It has been a nice trip and now it is capped off

Way to guy pal and I wish Zach the best

6/29/052:36 PM

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CADad5,000+ posts

OPP,
Here's looking toward a successful debut and career for Zach. Now we'll have a good reason to go to a Dodger game in September even if the Dodgers aren't in the race.
CADad

6/29/052:47 PM

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orioles42100+ posts

OPP,

That post just made my day. I am really happy for you and your wife and especially Zach. I knew it was just a matter of time....and the time has come. Enjoy the game and Zach's success.

O42

6/29/052:51 PM

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Orlando1,000+ posts

Wow. Just Wow.

Take pictures, keep a card, enjoy every second. (Aren't you glad I gave you that advice....you never would have thought of it on your own.)

There will be cheers all over the country for "our" Zach. Good mojo comin' his way.

6/29/052:59 PM

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