February 5, 200620 yr Author no I throw righty....It would be nice to throw lefty, but I would have problems throwing out runners at third. Im a pull-ball hitter.
February 5, 200620 yr No it's definitely good that you are a righty thrower.... you'd be crossed off the list if you were lefty thrower, no team wants a lefty catcher... Goodluck dude
February 6, 200620 yr Author I called the Florida Marlins, and I recieved some info. Here is the info for those who are interested. They will BE holding a 1day "camp/tryout". It will be on March 3,2006, and it will be at there Jupiter Spring Training field. Theres a catch though. It will be up to age 24. So I guess they must be going for a YOUNG approach. I left a message with the Assistant Scounting Director, and hopefully he gets back to me. I am 26, so that counts me out if true. I hope this helps anyone.
February 6, 200620 yr Dunno if this interests you BOTHFISHFAN, but here's a site you might be look into... http://www.probaseballtryouts.com It's actually started by a guy who made it to the Marlins system after being away from the game for a while.
February 6, 200620 yr Author I feel you man..that was a shot in the gut when I heard that. Hopefully I get a call back, in hopes there will be one for older individuals.
February 6, 200620 yr I feel you man..that was a shot in the gut when I heard that. Hopefully I get a call back, in hopes there will be one for older individuals.
February 6, 200620 yr Dunno if this interests you BOTHFISHFAN, but here's a site you might be look into... http://www.probaseballtryouts.com It's actually started by a guy who made it to the Marlins system after being away from the game for a while. Post #9 :thumbup
February 7, 200620 yr Wow...in that case I must be crazy. I was almost positive there was a no-name pitcher for us who caught on at a tryout. How was Joe Strong signed? Strong was signed as a minor league free agent in 2000. He had been pitching as a professional since 1984, when he was drafted by Oakland.
February 7, 200620 yr Author Well the Marlins called me back...and its true. They are holding tryouts for anyone UPTO age 24.
February 7, 200620 yr Well the Marlins called me back...and its true. They are holding tryouts for anyone UPTO age 24. You can always lie about your age. :mischief
February 8, 200620 yr Well the Marlins called me back...and its true. They are holding tryouts for anyone UPTO age 24. Wow man.. that really sucks. I haven't played in years and I'm 28, so this makes me feel very old. I tried out for a college team years ago when I was about 21. After the tryout, the coach pulled me aside and told me to get into some more competitive leagues and come back. They said they could tell that I play, but lost a step or two... I never played again after that and I kick myself in the ass every day... Every time I hear there's a MLB tryout, I consider it, but never actually go. Hearing this news, makes me feel old... Keep looking man. Even if it's for the D-Rays... Don't give up... You at least have to give it a try.
February 8, 200620 yr Author Thanks for your support everyone..... I know if I dont tryout for one team, I will be kicking myself too. I might even call the D-Rays
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