NorthSideSox72 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 QUOTE (floridafan @ Jan 12, 2013 -> 08:03 AM) Eric received his notification in the mail today to report to Early Spring Training, February 21st. I am fairly certain that having him report a couple weeks earlier than the majority of the other minor leaguers is a Very Good sign! Of course it could be standard operating procedure as well. It seems there are multiple waves coming in at different times. There are some minor league players going in January - for some sort of extra development. Then there is the early MiLB crowd, which apparently Eric is in. Then there is the "normal" minor league report time a week or two after that. I'm not sure if the various different early report times are for development, rehab, scouting or other purposes - could be a combination of all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 14, 2013 -> 08:43 AM) It seems there are multiple waves coming in at different times. There are some minor league players going in January - for some sort of extra development. Then there is the early MiLB crowd, which apparently Eric is in. Then there is the "normal" minor league report time a week or two after that. I'm not sure if the various different early report times are for development, rehab, scouting or other purposes - could be a combination of all. Thank you for the heads up! I was not sure what if any significance was related to reporting in February. Previously we were under the impression that he would not be reporting until March. It's a good thing he has been in training these past several of weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 There'd be something very "meta" about floridafan were he to go and participate in the "Adopt-a-Prospect" forum. Or shall we say, it'd be redundant were he to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 03:14 PM) There'd be something very "meta" about floridafan were he to go and participate in the "Adopt-a-Prospect" forum. Or shall we say, it'd be redundant were he to do so I am not sure what you are trying to say. But if it is a problem with folks that I update my sons progress and/or setbacks I will stop. I don't want to make any waves for anyone, especially my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 QUOTE (floridafan @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 03:39 PM) I am not sure what you are trying to say. But if it is a problem with folks that I update my sons progress and/or setbacks I will stop. I don't want to make any waves for anyone, especially my son. Oh its not problem at all. In fact, it's a blessing. He was just saying that it's ironic that you are adopting your own son on the forum. It's been a while since we've seen this kind of depth and detail of a prospect's progress, and I don't think any of them hit like Eric did, even if it was only rookie ball. The odds are against him but we're rooting for him all the same and greatly appreciate any and all updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 QUOTE (floridafan @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 03:39 PM) I am not sure what you are trying to say. But if it is a problem with folks that I update my sons progress and/or setbacks I will stop. I don't want to make any waves for anyone, especially my son. We have an "Adopt-a-Prospect" section of the message board, where any poster who wants to 'adopts' a prospect and just tracks their progress. and I just thought it'd be funny if the actual father of a prospect ACTUALLY adopted the prospect in that part of the forum. That's all. No malice intended(and it is really cool we have you here, keep participating!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 04:21 PM) We have an "Adopt-a-Prospect" section of the message board, where any poster who wants to 'adopts' a prospect and just tracks their progress. and I just thought it'd be funny if the actual father of a prospect ACTUALLY adopted the prospect in that part of the forum. That's all. No malice intended(and it is really cool we have you here, keep participating!) This is the Adopt-a-Prospect forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 05:21 PM) We have an "Adopt-a-Prospect" section of the message board, where any poster who wants to 'adopts' a prospect and just tracks their progress. and I just thought it'd be funny if the actual father of a prospect ACTUALLY adopted the prospect in that part of the forum. That's all. No malice intended(and it is really cool we have you here, keep participating!) Ok, Got Ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 03:45 PM) Oh its not problem at all. In fact, it's a blessing. He was just saying that it's ironic that you are adopting your own son on the forum. It's been a while since we've seen this kind of depth and detail of a prospect's progress, and I don't think any of them hit like Eric did, even if it was only rookie ball. The odds are against him but we're rooting for him all the same and greatly appreciate any and all updates. Me too. The last parent I remember that we had posting was Brandon McCarthy's dad. Hopefully Grabe's career turns out like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 05:41 PM) Me too. The last parent I remember that we had posting was Brandon McCarthy's dad. Hopefully Grabe's career turns out like that. (Minus the head trauma). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I enjoy your posts, Floridafan. You better keep posting. It's really cool that a family member of a prospect gets involved here and can provide us with some real insight on that prospect and more. Good luck to Eric this year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 18, 2013 -> 06:02 PM) (Minus the head trauma). If it meant that he was immensely successful as a major league baseball player, and signing a pretty big contract in trade for that, I bet he would take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 19, 2013 -> 11:44 AM) If it meant that he was immensely successful as a major league baseball player, and signing a pretty big contract in trade for that, I bet he would take it. I can assure you he would! He needs the big contract because he promised me a new Flats Boat about 10 years ago and a house on the beach! I am still waiting, lol! (Who Knew?!, Eric is 3rd from left kneeling in center) Edited February 11, 2013 by floridafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Eric is on the way to Arizona! Physical in the morning, then he gets to step out onto the field again! He is very excited to be there and to see what he is able to accomplish this season. He set the bar mighty high, but I believe we all will be happy if he ends the year at around .330. Hopefully he will produce more extra base hits and Home Runs. Here is a picture of Eric with a Redfish that he caught on a Mirrolure a week or so ago when he and I went out on our boat. Edited February 22, 2013 by floridafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Best Adopt a Prospect ever. This thread is just full of win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Eric was released from the Doctors Care, and the Trainer has allowed him to resume full activities. He threw on the field yesterday and today, and will be taking BP and grounders tomorrow. His injury was a freak accident and should not affect his play at all. Hopefully he will be assigned in a week or two, after be has his baseball muscles back in shape. Edited April 26, 2013 by floridafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 QUOTE (floridafan @ Apr 25, 2013 -> 07:37 PM) Eric was released from the Doctors Care, and the Trainer has allowed him to resume full activities. He threw on the field yesterday and today, and will be taking BP and grounders tomorrow. His injury was a freak accident and should not affect his play at all. Hopefully he will be assigned in a week or two, after be has his baseball muscles back in shape. What was the injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 25, 2013 -> 07:41 PM) What was the injury? I do not feel privileged to divulge that information... But it was VERY painful, and occurred while waiting in the on deck circle... Edited April 26, 2013 by floridafan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 QUOTE (floridafan @ Apr 25, 2013 -> 07:45 PM) I do not feel privileged to divulge that information... But it was VERY painful, and occurred while waiting in the on deck circle... Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 QUOTE (floridafan @ Apr 25, 2013 -> 08:45 PM) I do not feel privileged to divulge that information... But it was VERY painful, and occurred while waiting in the on deck circle... Stop lying, you weren't there in AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Apr 30, 2013 -> 05:24 PM) Stop lying, you weren't there in AZ Not sure what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 QUOTE (ChiSoxJon @ Apr 30, 2013 -> 06:24 PM) Stop lying, you weren't there in AZ I assume you are joking around? floridafan is Eric's Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxJon Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 My bad floridafan and everyone else, I just assumed floridafan was a bsing fan, sorry I'm clearly new to the forum. My deepest apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 No problem. I hope to be able to update Eric's season soon. I am ready for his season to begin, I know he is too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridafan Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Grabe reports to Kannapolis tomorrow. Here's to a Healthful and effective season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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