well after tryouts with the dodgers,orioles,yankees and Nationals i finally have found another place to play. Pending a physical i will be signing with the Nationals this friday, i'll be in extended for the remaining 3 weeks or so it lasts and then they'll make a decision on where to assign me. Well i'd just like to thank everyone on the board that has supported me since my release and i hope you will keep up with me as i further my career from here on out, again a big thanks to all of you who have been a big help, i will continue to frequent the board and help everyone as much as possible! Thanks!

Awesome news Shane. Many of us knew this would happen for you. Support for you will continue here, as always. Give 'em your best.

great news and good luck. oh yea remember to have fun.

Shane...You're young; you're a pitcher; you're a big man; and, you have some talent.

Take advantage of your second chance in professional baseball.

We're cheering for you.

Great!
I hope you play with my son Marcos at some point in the near future. Right now they need some pitching help in Hagerstown. Congratulations!

Wonderful news - best of luck to you!!!

Hooray, Shane!

Remember the plan:

"I got news for you Mr. Brown, you haven't heard the last of me. You may think I'm (blank) now, but someday you're gonna be sorry you cut me. I'm gonna catch on somewhere else and every time that I pitch against you I'm gonna....(you can fill in the rest)!"

Your Dad helped you with your mechanics, now go for it.

I look forward to rooting against you when you pitch against the Cards like I was doing for Zach last night! (It's a joke, OPP, really, just a joke! .....kind of like the Cardinals season so far..... )

Congratulations Shane! Best of luck and enjoy every minute of being back on that field!!

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I'm very happy for you! Good luck!

ha yes orlando, i dont think i get a chance to play against any ranger's teams until like AA but hey u never know i could be there soon, they want me to drop like 10lbs here and they said they need some help in both Low-A and High-A so im gonna be in extended for 3 weeks to get used to pitching to hitters again then im shipping out somewhere hopefully!

Always let us know where you are and what you're doing. You've got a fan club here.

Very best of luck --

Shane
Good luck, great for your family your on the east coast now!

Shane - That is great news!

Best of luck to you.

We're all happy for ya kiddo!

Work hard kid.

Remember, no matter how good you are you can and should learn someting new everyday!

Shane, work harder than everyone else, listen more than everyone else, then go get 'em.

God Bless

Shane, we really are all pulling for you.

Cal Ripken Jr's 8 elements of perseverence:
1) values: work ethic, integrity, etc.
2) strong will to succeed
3) love what you do
4) preparation
5) anticipation (take the big picture view of your future)
6) build trusting relationships
7) give back
8) courage

Judging from your posts, I'd say you will persevere.

Shane ...

Glad to hear that you have been picked up by the Nationals. I sincerely believe they are doing a very good job of bolstering their farm system with quality minor leaguers. The GM was with the Dbacks and seems to have a good eye for pitching talent ... go show them what you are made of. Congrats and may your future be all that you hope it will be.

Shane,

So happy to hear the good news...Take with you what you learned from your past experience and Go Show Them What You Are Made Off....BEST OF LUCK!!!!!!

great news Shane!! Don't forget to trust...your...stuff!

Gooood news again on the HSBBW!!!!
Congrats AHSpitcher17!!!
Where there's a will, there's a way!! You just proved that!!
That's a true inspiration to others who will walk down the path you walked.
Thank youuuuuuuuu from the younger guys and their parents who are taking notes and learning, one step at a time!!
Congrats again!!! Keep your future looking bright!!