Adam Greenberg gets another chance slightly O/T

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I don't understand the "he doesn't deserve it crowd" who compare themselves to Greenberg. You never made it to the Major Leagues. Neither did any of the players who played in the minors and didn't get an at bat. But Adam Greenberg DID make it to the Major Leagues.

If you have the point of view some people have that this guy doesn't deserve an at bat, you're really not getting it. This was an incredibly nice thing for Major League Baseball to do. It was an even nicer thing for the Marlins to do. All this why not me, why not this guy talk is the total opposite of all the feelings and intentions of the people who made this happen.

[Wite3]

The people who scream he did not deserve it must never have had a dream dashed or an unfortunate circumstance occur. Never experienced reaching the pinnacle of their career only to have a freak accident take you out of it. They must have never striven for something so great and touching that experience for the briefest of moments only to realize that it is now just out of their reach forever. They must have never experienced a loss so great as to change their lives completely. They must boo the "Make a Wish" kids who get to meet idols or have experiences that they did not earn. They must hate the people who make a difference for others.

They must just settle for their lives, dream small dreams, and be content to never try to improve their lot in life. I feel sorry for these people.

I applaud Adam for taking one more shot. He is again putting himself in front of a HUGE audience and will most likely FAIL. Yep. Even the best major league hitters fail two thirds of the time. He is well aware of this. Do not think he is not. How often do you put yourself out there time and again knowing that you will probably fail in front of millions? He wants to realize a dream and the Marlins will make that happen. How many people in their lives get this chance. Not many. Not enough. Good for him and great for the Marlins.

The more I thought about this today, the better I feel about MLB making this happen. So, to those that say this is a publicity stunt I say NO. It is a human nature stunt and I am glad to see that MLB is finally siding a bit on the human side. Shouldn't you?

Joshua

[Peter_Spaeth]

It's a nice gesture, I can't imagine any negative reaction here.

I was reading his story and incredibly, while playing for an unaffiliated professional team, he batted against the guy who beaned him.

[JasonD08]

coming from an ex-pitcher. If I were in the mound.........I would bean him. J/K I would have to put one in high and tight just to let him know.

Jason

[jp1216]

I will say again that I will root for him on 10/2. It is a great story. He got the short end of the stick 7 years ago - no doubt. I'm all about good stories. Hope it's a 700ft HR and makes the record books with a big *.

But if I put myself in his shoes - I wouldn't do it. I don't blame MLB, the Marlins etc. It is a 'feel good' PR move. If this happened to me (working the past 7 years to come back etc) - only to be given a special exemption - I would say no. He earned his place, had a tough break, fought back, but didn't make it. Now he's given a token AB. Nice gesture, but....

Again, I will root for him. I remember the day this first happened. It made me sick. I just can't imagine taking MLB up on this offer of a one time AB. Knowing you have no place in that dugout or on that roster. Just say 'no thanks' and move on. I would respect that more.

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No place in the Marlins dugout?

[BleedinBlue]

My son plays in the same aau program that Adam played in so we have been following and rooting for Adam for many years. I am pleased that he will get this shot but am disappointed it took this long and that it has to be a "special situation".

However what nobody has mentioned in this thread is Greenberg was hit on purpose by the Marlins pitcher de Los santos. Greenberg got called up from double a (not triple a) because of some issues the cubs were having with one of de Los santos countrymen. They sent down this countryman of de Los santos and he threw a message pitch to Greenberg in response. He did not plan on ending his career but he did throw at his head on purpose.

The marlins have some obligation here since it was there guy who threw the pitch. And also in case you didn't know, de Los santos never threw another pitch as a marlin. They knew what he did and shipped him out.