Grant Desme
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cwk1963
Grant Desme
A number of outlets are reporting that the A's OF prospect is retiring to enter the priesthood. This is a guy that was the MVP in the AFL and was the only 30/40 guy in the minors last year. A big decision on his part considering there was a lot of potential there. No need to hold onto him anymore.
Re: Grant Desme
Wow. I sat next to his parents (with Todd and JP and Brian, I believe) at the AFL All Star Game last November, and Desme shone.
His parents were clearly proud of their son, laughing when I noted he needed to learn to throw to the cutoff man (Desme nailed a guy at the plate with a great throw from left that went all the way on a bounce).
As noted, he had a great year, and I was targeting him on a bunch of ultra leagues for my minors.
But, I have to say that well, you have to respect a guy who is willing to give up a lucrative career in the spotlight to chase introspection, spirituality, and person growth.
Good luck Grant. Out loss to not have seen your baseball career flourish, but following your heart is a good thing.
His parents were clearly proud of their son, laughing when I noted he needed to learn to throw to the cutoff man (Desme nailed a guy at the plate with a great throw from left that went all the way on a bounce).
As noted, he had a great year, and I was targeting him on a bunch of ultra leagues for my minors.
But, I have to say that well, you have to respect a guy who is willing to give up a lucrative career in the spotlight to chase introspection, spirituality, and person growth.
Good luck Grant. Out loss to not have seen your baseball career flourish, but following your heart is a good thing.
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Trav The Ump
Re: Grant Desme
Five weeks later, do we have any more info on this? Just putting together my minors cheat sheet and had him pretty high too.
Re: Grant Desme
Unless you are drafting for church league softball, cross him off your list.
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Always remember, never forget, never say always or never. - The Forum Funklord
You know you have to seek therapy when you see one of your pitchers had a bad night and it takes you 15 minutes to find the team you have him on. - The Forum Funklord
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Trav The Ump
Re: Grant Desme
Find me eight more guys Todd and I'm in any league with you. 
I hear there's a nun in New Mexico who just rakes!
I hear there's a nun in New Mexico who just rakes!