A Reminder That Baseball Is Very Human

Giants minor-leaguer Garrett Broshius is retiring, without ever having made the major leagues. He left a thank-you note on his blog. Well worth reading.

almost 2 years ago Al Yellon 20 comments 3 recs |

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"What else 'ya got?"

Sorry for that header, but after reading Broshius’ very eloquent “goodbye”, all I could think of is how something like this measures against recent verbal and written experience with a former Cubs right fielder.

I hope Broshius considers a career in sports reporting. He’d likely be very good at it.

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Mar 12, 2010 8:38 AM CST reply actions

wow, what do you do when you're 28 and baseball is all you know...

" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain

by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 8:51 AM CST reply actions

I hope Broshius considers a career in sports reporting. He’d likely be very good at it.

"Look, what do you want me to do?"

by Zeke on Mar 12, 2010 9:02 AM CST up reply actions

Lol...gotchya

" It’s spring fever - you don’t know what it is you want, but it fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so. "--Mark Twain

by cooliogirl47 on Mar 12, 2010 9:11 AM CST up reply actions

Become a marine biologist

"You’re playing a baseball game. You’re not playing Tiddlywinks. There is competition, for God’s sake."— Lou Piniella

by PacificCub on Mar 12, 2010 7:35 PM CST up reply actions

Some men learn through what they read. Some men learn through what they're told. Some men have to piss on the railroad tracks. And some men keep on pissin'.

by Ryno Runner on Mar 12, 2010 8:54 PM CST up reply actions

I said, "Whoa there, big fella."

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by daver on Mar 16, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Is that...

… at Titleist?

"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z

by Phubbies on Mar 19, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

Hole in one!

"There's more to life than profits...like, you know, slurpees and stuff." ~Randy Marsh

by Goodie1969 on Mar 20, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

The sea was angry that day my friend...

like an old man trying to send soup back in a deli.

by alabamacubbie on Mar 23, 2010 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Very nice!

by Mike Vails Evil Twin on Mar 12, 2010 10:26 AM CST reply actions

i didn't read the whole thing....too dang long

i do like the idea behind the thank you. i especially liked the part about the host family that most of us never think about for minor leaguers. i wish him well in the rest of his life.

Bob Brenly on Leo Nunez "Dan Uggla just saved Nunez’ life because Koyie would break him into a million pieces"

by Zakh on Mar 12, 2010 10:55 AM CST reply actions

Al, thanks

for reminding us that baseball is played by real people, not robots.

by ChicagoRobb on Mar 12, 2010 12:55 PM CST reply actions

Classy

I’m sure he’ll have a great life outside of the game.

But it’s a reminder that every year teams sign about 40-50 players between the draft and international signings and of those, only 2 or 3 usually make the majors. And you’re lucky if you get one that sticks.

by Josh Timmers on Mar 12, 2010 6:30 PM CST reply actions

I worked with this guy...

when we were teenagers. Always seemed like a really good guy. It’s unfortunate that his career didn’t take him higher.

by kanderber on Mar 12, 2010 8:32 PM CST reply actions

Based upon what I saw in his note,

He likely has a career as a baseball reporter ahead of him.

But I agree with you, I wish he could have made it too.

Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.

Go Pack!

by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST

by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 13, 2010 9:10 PM CST up reply actions