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I did a quick search, so I don't think this has been posted, but the article is a couple of weeks old.

Too bad this kid isn't a Cub.

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Absolutely wonderful!

What a moving and inspirational story! Thanks for posting it.

And who knows? Since he’s in the Pirate organization, he could very well wind up as a Cubs some day.

by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Aug 21, 2009 10:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Amazing story

Thanks for the link.

Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"

by zambranofan on Aug 21, 2009 11:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man I love these stories

I hope the kid makes it

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on Aug 21, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool article.

A recent episode of the Baseball Prospectus podcast delved into this story, too. I believe the Pirates also still have those two Indian pitchers who won spots in the Bucs’ system via a game show.

I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 21, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great kid and a great article - very well-written

After all of the money-dumping moves the Pirates have made over the past couple of seasons, is their farm system too stacked to give him a chance to advance at a decent rate?

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Aug 21, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Probably not...

… this kid is only 19, right? It could be a while before he’s major-league ready.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al on Aug 21, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will read this soon

but if it’s Gary Smith in SI, it must be very good. Thanks for sharing it.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2009 3:35 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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