Best of luck, Chase Lambin. Keep on keepin’ on, sir.
philly_435
Fantastic article and interview, very interesting perspective
bobbleheadguru
Awesome interview and write up. Great job Charlie!
If he does not make it… perhaps he has a chance to be a modern day Jim Leyland (who never made it to the majors, but is likely a HOFer as a manager after retiring last year)?
charliewilmoth
Thanks!
leowalter
I have been watching 60 to 65 AA games a season for the past 15 years,and I think about young men like Chase while at the games. I am not sure that I would have been able to overcome the frustration myself,but I sure wish Chase and all those in the same situation a lot of luck going forward.
koufaxblue
I would assume its tough just to make it to the minor leagues. Wish you the best this season⚾️⚾️
Sufferfortribe
Now here’s someone with the right attitude. Keep chasing your dream, Chase, and good luck.
mattynokes 2
Hard to imagine that a career .753 OPS in Triple-A who can play multiple positions hasn’t been enough to at least get a cup of coffee.
John Cate
I was thinking the same thing. I looked up his career stats in the minors and it looks like he has just been incredibly unlucky. I can think of several fill-in type players I saw this season, even a few on the Red Sox and Cardinals, who aren’t any better than Lambin seems to be.
NormChouinard
Moonlight Graham: Well, you know I… I never got to bat in the major leagues. I would have liked to have had that chance. Just once. To stare down a big league pitcher. To stare him down, and just as he goes into his windup, wink. Make him think you know something he doesn’t. That’s what I wish for. Chance to squint at a sky so blue that it hurts your eyes just to look at it. To feel the tingling in your arm as you connect with the ball. To run the bases ? stretch a double into a triple, and flop face-first into third, wrap your arms around the bag. That’s my wish, Ray Kinsella. That’s my wish. And is there enough magic out there in the moonlight to make this dream come true?
You know we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening. Back then I thought, well, there’ll be other days. I didn’t realize that that was the only day.
Good Luck Chase!
Pei Kang
Surprised he hasn’t contacted the current Marlins….
alphabet_soup5
I hope to see his MLB debut in 2014!
vtadave
Good stuff Charlie. It’s already been proven that infielders named Chase can make it.
neurogame
Since Chase has been at the grind for so long, I’d like to hear his perspective on how the game has changed in the minors from no PED testing to more stringent rules. I’m sure he’s seen a lot of modifications since 2002. Also, how is the culture of PEDs different in Japan? Those who have spent much of their time in the minors would have so many good stories. It would be interesting to read a book by Chase, if he ever endeavors.
charliewilmoth
He has done a fair amount of writing, and this morning he mentioned at least the possibility of writing a book.
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sourbob
Best of luck, Chase Lambin. Keep on keepin’ on, sir.
philly_435
Fantastic article and interview, very interesting perspective
bobbleheadguru
Awesome interview and write up. Great job Charlie!
If he does not make it… perhaps he has a chance to be a modern day Jim Leyland (who never made it to the majors, but is likely a HOFer as a manager after retiring last year)?
charliewilmoth
Thanks!
leowalter
I have been watching 60 to 65 AA games a season for the past 15 years,and I think about young men like Chase while at the games. I am not sure that I would have been able to overcome the frustration myself,but I sure wish Chase and all those in the same situation a lot of luck going forward.
koufaxblue
I would assume its tough just to make it to the minor leagues. Wish you the best this season⚾️⚾️
Sufferfortribe
Now here’s someone with the right attitude. Keep chasing your dream, Chase, and good luck.
mattynokes 2
Hard to imagine that a career .753 OPS in Triple-A who can play multiple positions hasn’t been enough to at least get a cup of coffee.
John Cate
I was thinking the same thing. I looked up his career stats in the minors and it looks like he has just been incredibly unlucky. I can think of several fill-in type players I saw this season, even a few on the Red Sox and Cardinals, who aren’t any better than Lambin seems to be.
NormChouinard
Moonlight Graham: Well, you know I… I never got to bat in the major leagues. I would have liked to have had that chance. Just once. To stare down a big league pitcher. To stare him down, and just as he goes into his windup, wink. Make him think you know something he doesn’t. That’s what I wish for. Chance to squint at a sky so blue that it hurts your eyes just to look at it. To feel the tingling in your arm as you connect with the ball. To run the bases ? stretch a double into a triple, and flop face-first into third, wrap your arms around the bag. That’s my wish, Ray Kinsella. That’s my wish. And is there enough magic out there in the moonlight to make this dream come true?
You know we just don’t recognize the most significant moments of our lives while they’re happening. Back then I thought, well, there’ll be other days. I didn’t realize that that was the only day.
Good Luck Chase!
Pei Kang
Surprised he hasn’t contacted the current Marlins….
alphabet_soup5
I hope to see his MLB debut in 2014!
vtadave
Good stuff Charlie. It’s already been proven that infielders named Chase can make it.
neurogame
Since Chase has been at the grind for so long, I’d like to hear his perspective on how the game has changed in the minors from no PED testing to more stringent rules. I’m sure he’s seen a lot of modifications since 2002. Also, how is the culture of PEDs different in Japan? Those who have spent much of their time in the minors would have so many good stories. It would be interesting to read a book by Chase, if he ever endeavors.
charliewilmoth
He has done a fair amount of writing, and this morning he mentioned at least the possibility of writing a book.