When you feeling down: (this might motivate you)

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Originally posted by Frank Martin:
Was drafted , later turned pro.

Current status: in the Major Leagues

Don't you turn pro (short for professional) when you get drafted? Or did he get drafted and then redrafted later?

Who is it?

TPM ...

Don't you find it amazing that so many people seem to forget that minor league players are NOT professional players? Too many interpret 'pro' as MLB only, and do not seem to understand that all the other levels are paid professionals as well ... that is, if you can call the $$ they get pre-MLB club as 'pay' ...

A player may be drafted, but he is not a professional until he sign a contract.

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Originally posted by Racab:
A player may be drafted, but he is not a professional until he sign a contract.

I realize you can get drafted but not turn "pro" until you sign. I didn't know what he meant by "later".

I think FBM understood!

Tomorrow, in STL, my player becomes a professional!

Frank, Thanks for the word of encouragement. I also believe hard work will pay off most of the time...with a little luck. My son is working hard to get back on the baseball map and with just a little luck.....hopefully he will be there.

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Originally posted by Tiger Paw Mom:


Tomorrow, in STL, my player becomes a professional!

Congratulations Tiger Paw Mom, I know this will be a big moment for him and you.

It sure is fun going through the experience as a parent - and as a fan of so many of your friends kids.

But the beauty of the game remains unchanged. And it always will IMO.

What are you going to do tomorrow?

High school - college - win this award - win that award - - blah blah blah.

Bottom line.

Tomorrow - you gotta hit it - and catch it and throw it - and run.

That challenge makes it really cool.

That daily challenge is what really gets the juices going IMO.

I like your style ITS.

We play host family for some minor leaguers.
Saw one make it to the MLB this year.
And some have moved on to the higher levels.
It's fun to watch there progression threw the minor's.

This is what I talk about when taking advantage of what life present's to you. The opportunity to host just happened by an add in the paper.
I thought it was a good idea to expose my HS son to the lifestyle of the minor leaguers, It's not all fun and game's.
a lot of long hour's and not much time to yourself.

Just tell your boy's to keep up the good work that got them noticed in the first place. There going to be just fine.
EH