Originally posted by Homerun04: I could tell you that he is 6' 3" 225 lbs and hit only hit 54 homeruns this last season, but he can do better, as I told him I wanted 78 next season.
Originally posted by Homerun04: I could tell you that he is 6' 3" 225 lbs and hit only hit 54 homeruns this last season, but he can do better, as I told him I wanted 78 next season.
Originally posted by Homerun04: I could tell you that he is 6' 3" 225 lbs and hit only hit 54 homeruns this last season, but he can do better, as I told him I wanted 78 next season.
Originally posted by Homerun04: I could tell you that he is 6' 3" 225 lbs and hit only hit 54 homeruns this last season, but he can do better, as I told him I wanted 78 next season.
How do you think the odds for Cardinals making to the world series next year? I don't think they are going anywhere next year. Albert is fading away , and no good pitchers. And the best GM is gone, I really don't like their chances. I will tell you one thing, the owner of the Cardinals is a very mean guy, he won't spend a penny on free agent. I won't let my son play for the Cardinals if I were you. You know when Albert Pujors picked by the CARDs, St. Louis offered a signing bonus of just $10,000, he turned them down. Instead, Albert chose to play in the Jayhawk League, a Kansas circuit for college-age players. At the end of the summer, the Cardinals blinked, and upped their offer to $60,000. Albert accepted. Which is still a steal for the CARDs. I feel disgust by the CARDs ownership. So talent player will get their money, just matter of how long they hold out. I think your son DK should test the free agent market next year, don't ever play for the mean owner. Although I am the CARDS fan, but I don't like the ownership there at all.
Posts: 118 | Location: Missouri | Registered: November 06, 2007
OLDSLUGGER8: Are you guys all detectors or PIs? I work for MIB for years, I still can't get away from you guys, uh. Anything else you want ask me, please say it.
Posts: 118 | Location: Missouri | Registered: November 06, 2007
How do you think the odds for Cardinals making to the world series next year? I don't think they are going anywhere next year. Albert is fading away , and no good pitchers. And the best GM is gone, I really don't like their chances. I will tell you one thing, the owner of the Cardinals is a very mean guy, he won't spend a penny on free agent. I won't let my son play for the Cardinals if I were you. You know when Albert Pujors picked by the CARDs, St. Louis offered a signing bonus of just $10,000, he turned them down. Instead, Albert chose to play in the Jayhawk League, a Kansas circuit for college-age players. At the end of the summer, the Cardinals blinked, and upped their offer to $60,000. Albert accepted. Which is still a steal for the CARDs. I feel disgust by the CARDs ownership. So talent player will get their money, just matter of how long they hold out. I think your son DK should test the free agent market next year, don't ever play for the mean owner. Although I am the CARDS fan, but I don't like the ownership there at all.
Thanks for the advice, I'll let him know.
Posts: 10788 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
if u were really MIB, your name would be "S" and your posts would disappear ...
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Posts: 118 | Location: Missouri | Registered: November 06, 2007
If my son is not good enough to get the guranteed money, I will not let him sign with anyone.
Your son is old enough to make his own decision,s at this point. It's his game, His Life. Stay out of the middle and only give advice if asked for it. Dad??
JMHO
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Posts: 2449 | Location: northern california | Registered: December 17, 2005
I think football or basketball are the most favorite sports for most talented kids in Mid-West. If they all chose to play baseball, my son should have no chance to play baseball in a college.
If your son is not good enough to play college how the heck do you expect him to play pro?
And why does your posts range from broken English on some to pretty good grammar when you discuss Cardinal management?
Posts: 84 | Location: St. Louis, MO | Registered: June 29, 2006
I think football or basketball are the most favorite sports for most talented kids in Mid-West. If they all chose to play baseball, my son should have no chance to play baseball in a college.
If your son is not good enough to play college how the heck do you expect him to play pro?
And why does your posts range from broken English on some to pretty good grammar when you discuss Cardinal management?
Trainscout, I think it was done to get my attention. And I am sure that the poster knows when one is drafted, they are bound to that organization for years.
One thing to note, some don't realize, as hard as one tries, it is pretty easy to figure out who you are.
Posts: 10788 | Location: South Florida | Registered: July 28, 2003
The average minor league income is generally in the red, your not gonna make money playing in the minor leagues, you just have to play and work your way up to make more money. Baseball is a passion more than a job, look at it as you do any entertainment profession, when your a nobody your going to get paid like a nobody, but when your a Tom Cruise or Al Pacino type talent your gona get paid like one. its like anything in business, the more risk, the more reward, bottom line.
Posts: 227 | Location: Panama City Beach,Florida | Registered: February 20, 2003
Hate to say, TR, but I'm late to this party. So here I go..
Stardad, I was hoping you could offer a little advise. I'm serious. See, I have this very unsuccessful baseball son who has absolutely no clue. He's now a senior LHP and he thinks he might have a chance at the next level, but I know better. He's terrible, he's undersized, and he's totally out of his league. I was kinda hoping, your freshman son being so good and all, if he could give my son some tips on how to be a superstar or whether he should just hang up his cleats. Your advise is appreciated.
"It's never as bad as it seems."-- Colin Powell
Posts: 1570 | Location: Washington | Registered: July 11, 2005
Originally posted by Bum: Hate to say, TR, but I'm late to this party. So here I go..
Stardad, I was hoping you could offer a little advise. I'm serious. See, I have this very unsuccessful baseball son who has absolutely no clue. He's now a senior LHP and he thinks he might have a chance at the next level, but I know better. He's terrible, he's undersized, and he's totally out of his league. I was kinda hoping, your freshman son being so good and all, if he could give my son some tips on how to be a superstar or whether he should just hang up his cleats. Your advise is appreciated.
I would suggest if he can find a college to play for, go ahead. At least get a college degree. And after college, go find a decent job. Don't ever play for the minor league. That's what I will tell my son if he is not good enough to make the top 60 draftees.
Posts: 118 | Location: Missouri | Registered: November 06, 2007
