You are my favorite player. I remember when you entered the league in 2001. Tony didn't want to bring you North with the team, but an injury to the ancient Bobby Bonilla gave you a spot on the roster. You got a hit in that first game in Colorado and the rest, as they say, is history.
More to my point I saw a video on the web yesterday of you working with your oldest son AJ. You were throwing batting practice, and he was hitting rockets around the cage. I guess the normal Dad would now use this time to ask you for tips on teaching his son to hit like a big leaguer.
Well, as you can see, I am not the normal Dad. If I were I would not be so confidently penning this letter to my favorite baseball player. I would not be posting this letter to the world where there is a possibility that you will read it and have a restraining order placed on me.
Because I am not normal I will not ask the standard question. My question to you is, "Will you please fly me and my son to spring training this year so you can work with him on his swing." Yes I know he is only 15 months old and some people might think it is a little early to start serious instruction. I disagree. Tiger Woods started at such an age and look how well it turned out for him.
Scratch that last thought.
Nevertheless, I would love an opportunity to work on my son's swing with you in Florida or anywhere else. I prefer Florida though because it is nice and warm. My son, Braden, has a great cut already. He can swing full force at a ball on a tee and hit it every time. He drive liners off furniture, walls, down the hall, and off me if I am not ready. Believe me, a lifelong baseball enthusiast, that he is ready to receive your instruction.
I appreciate your prompt response to this matter, and I look forward to working with you.
Your Friend,
Otter
P.S. I have enclosed a photo of Braden's swing for you to study prior to our arrival in Jupiter.
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I sent a similar letter to Tom Brady last year. He wouldn't return my calls either, some nonsense about rehabbing a knee injury.
"Scratch that last thought." LOL!
Great post, and I love the picture. He looks so serious!
He looks ready to me!
If he doesn't reply, you could always try Mark McGwire.
Or is that another "Scratch that thought"?
You might want to ditch the azorbacks-Ray rug if you want him to take you more seriously. Hey, batter, batter, batter!
@Manic Mommy: NEVER!!!! I wish you could see the rest of Braden's room. The Razorbacks are everywhere and we love them.
I love it.
And in all seriousness, you never know who's going to read this stuff on the Internet. Here's to hoping Braden gets the call up to the Show sooner than later!
Great picture!
He's got a great staredown too!
Wow, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
If Albert doesn't respond, I'll help the little fella.
Braden looks so confident! I don't see how anyone could refuse him! I would think it was a stich if Albert Pujols (who is he?) read this and offered to fly all of you down to Florida for spring training! Now there would be a vacation story to tell!
Your nuts and I love it!
Good Luck in Florida, I'm sure your on your way after this.
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