tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post3153105151015385844..comments2023-11-03T03:07:52.596-07:00Comments on A Gay Athlete's Life: Life changesluggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11436409260585649154noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-17390787553240393552010-01-08T21:36:44.482-08:002010-01-08T21:36:44.482-08:00I have a gay radio show and would like to have you...I have a gay radio show and would like to have you as my guest sometime. Go to my webpage Terrylegrand.com check it out and use the contact me section to let me know if we can work this out.<br /><br />We can discuss the subject matter with dignity. <br /><br />Regardless, Good Luck to you and your ventures.Terry LeGrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08453574319057399865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-57475644781095593692009-11-29T10:44:04.666-08:002009-11-29T10:44:04.666-08:00I just spent my Sunday morning reading your blog a...I just spent my Sunday morning reading your blog all the way to the beginning from the most recent post. What an amazing ride you have had! I do hope you have continued success if you do retire, and I hope if you do come out; you let your readers know who you are. Thanks for the pleasure of your text :) -Rob, Diamondbacks fan-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011180415072517942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-61983485449277833732009-11-21T23:24:35.577-08:002009-11-21T23:24:35.577-08:00Hey that really sucks and as a semipro football pl...Hey that really sucks and as a semipro football player i feel what u r going through. Just remember the straight guys fear what is better then them. it would be cool to talk to u sometime, my email is ibdman75@yahoo.com.Toby Fifricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-21375709209739855802009-11-20T10:05:38.709-08:002009-11-20T10:05:38.709-08:00You're a good guy! And good guy triumphs in th...You're a good guy! And good guy triumphs in the end. :D <br /><br />Be happy, always!Ayjj Lanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-27627967811841469102009-11-06T11:50:39.368-08:002009-11-06T11:50:39.368-08:00You will not prompt to me, where I can read about ...You will not prompt to me, where I can read about it? [url=http://cgi2.ebay.fr/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=acheter_levitra_ici_1euro&acheter-levitra]achat levitra[/url] Bravo, remarkable ideaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-25025859318732721612009-11-05T13:03:38.460-08:002009-11-05T13:03:38.460-08:00chris, good post. I have been wondering the same t...chris, good post. I have been wondering the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-64827406065361129702009-10-31T17:05:54.059-07:002009-10-31T17:05:54.059-07:00Hey, I've read your blog on and off for a bit,...Hey, I've read your blog on and off for a bit, and I just want to say that a lot of us have been where you are - ending a career where being out is a problem, and pondering both our next career move and coming out.<br />I did decide to come out and I've been very successful in my second 'career.' Regardless of what you decide about coming out, I wish you the best of luck in both love and work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-58234847287242778762009-10-31T10:51:18.996-07:002009-10-31T10:51:18.996-07:00I just found your blog today, and just wanted to s...I just found your blog today, and just wanted to say, I wish you all the best. Keep the Faith, and from what I have seen here, know that you have supporters, and friends. For what it is worth, you have one more, me. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I hope whatever happens you keep this site going. ReggieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-55843052601193661802009-10-27T15:52:03.866-07:002009-10-27T15:52:03.866-07:00Who cares if you are gay. You are a great player ...Who cares if you are gay. You are a great player and a credit to the game. Try to overcome your injury and the hell with the rest of it.<br />This from a straight rabid baseball fan.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752697208573225141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-20061651533798879832009-10-25T20:35:08.988-07:002009-10-25T20:35:08.988-07:00I don't doubt that your postings are real. The...I don't doubt that your postings are real. The only question is when will you be? Only then will you become you and find yourself as you would like to see yourself. But as a journalist and writer for many years, I know how homophobic the inner sanctum of sports can be. What do you after graduation though? When do you get to become who you are?Publisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538209534918341893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-78521031500252539362009-10-25T11:49:16.779-07:002009-10-25T11:49:16.779-07:00I just discovered this blog and my impression afte...I just discovered this blog and my impression after 15 minutes of reading is that for someone so obsessed with remaining in the closet, you've given out WAY too much information that could make you easily identifiable.<br /><br />We know you got injured in '06, came back and had a couple good years, spent the second half of '09 nursing an injury, and are now past your prime and ready to retire. You were a non roster invitee in 2008. And you were in a horrible slump in May of this year. I bet that by analyzing MLB stats I could narrow down a list of no more than 5 people who match those specific criteria.<br /><br />Then there's that pizza box story, which would immediately make you identifiable if your teammates were to read it. <br /><br />Are you subconsciously hoping to be identified? Maybe seeking a push out of the closet?chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-90962713921604336332009-10-20T18:25:40.435-07:002009-10-20T18:25:40.435-07:00I just discovered your blog today and feel compell...I just discovered your blog today and feel compelled to write. Just from scanning a few of your entries it is apparent your love of the game, your struggle and coming to terms with the possibility of retirement.<br /><br />Whatever your decision it is evident you have a penchant to touch people on an emotional level so please keep writing. I look forward to reading your blog in detail.athensholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05956749852638424773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-43356447714895773672009-10-17T15:00:06.090-07:002009-10-17T15:00:06.090-07:00Hey man, sorry to hear about your injury - I also ...Hey man, sorry to hear about your injury - I also just stumbled across your blog and can only imagine the angst of being in the closet and a professional athlete. You are in my thoughts - good luck with making a decision on your future.<br /><br />SeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-77667746378513393942009-10-14T10:30:02.455-07:002009-10-14T10:30:02.455-07:00So sorry to hear about the re-injury. But know th...So sorry to hear about the re-injury. But know that like you said -- you've played a good game with professionalism. Now, your life CONTINUES to lie in front of you. Lift your head up, smile, and let's get going. We're behind you.Thirty3 Naked Laydieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07030749262426629618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-77966950596197257782009-10-14T09:33:11.130-07:002009-10-14T09:33:11.130-07:00Slugger: I just blundered across your blog today, ...Slugger: I just blundered across your blog today, via Twitter. Just a few thoughts:<br />1) Kudos to you for writing this journal, it is an excellent portrayal of how tough it is to be closeted, and also sometimes necessary to protect a career<br />2) Love reading your personal stories<br />3) Smart move to pass on the porn star's offer of a weekend hook up. Although he might not have intended to out you, there was no way of knowing; and sites like TMZ could be brutal to your career<br />4) Your site also shows how damaging homophobia is to us; I live in the most liberal city in Texas (some call it the blueberry floating in a bowl of tomato soup), but even here people can still be small minded, homophobic redneck haters. Sort of mind blowing, really... Anyhow, am enjoying your postings. I hope if your professional ball playing career tapers off, you phase into another lucrative path (sportscaster, etc). You can certainly write a book about your experiences. I'm currently trying to sell a book to agents/editors now myself (freelance writer/trainer/alternative health provider here).<br />Best to you, Slugger, & please keep posting. You can find my profile w photo on Twitter (with my web site posted) at:<br />http://twitter.com/MuscleJockTX<br />... Wade/Austin TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-43956237627920614402009-10-13T17:43:56.403-07:002009-10-13T17:43:56.403-07:00I'm fascinated, this blogg has my full attenti...I'm fascinated, this blogg has my full attention. Hope all is on the up and up. I'll be checking the blogg for updates regularly. Be well, be you.Ollie Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223400260098340759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-22564993291110213442009-10-13T10:02:28.244-07:002009-10-13T10:02:28.244-07:00wow, great to find your blog and at least know you...wow, great to find your blog and at least know you have an outlet for expressing yourself. I didn't come out until a year or so ago at 50 and I hope some day you can do the same. Hang in there. Sorry about your playing days. My neighbor went through the same thing, was with the A's then traded and eventually had to give it up do to injuries also. <br /><br />Good luck Slugger!<br /><br />/deb925guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-11273533027705192582009-10-11T21:28:25.771-07:002009-10-11T21:28:25.771-07:00slugger, just stumbled onto your blog. i tried to ...slugger, just stumbled onto your blog. i tried to read as many of your posts as i could from inception. i always knew their were active gay baseball players playing & never understood what the big deal was (i.e. just being yourself). but i guess it is still backwards in many cities. anyhow, i wish you the best and for sure will keep following your thoughts. i hope to read one day you came out.<br /><br />the best, joe.thejjmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732073650202180727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-72279482159554048542009-10-11T09:51:53.502-07:002009-10-11T09:51:53.502-07:00Recent advancements in medicine are allowing athle...Recent advancements in medicine are allowing athletes to recover from what would have been career-ending injuries as recently as 2006 or 2007. Make sure you've exhausted the latest options for treatment before making a decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-77968816601836539732009-10-10T22:18:52.866-07:002009-10-10T22:18:52.866-07:00Its funny, life is always full of choices, some ea...Its funny, life is always full of choices, some easy, some hard ... but choices nonetheless ...<br /><br />Goodluck with whatever choice you make.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-1059402726945353452009-10-07T12:01:14.337-07:002009-10-07T12:01:14.337-07:00Where is your blog, gaycollegecoach? Google search...Where is your blog, gaycollegecoach? Google search came up empty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-47608487109697183342009-10-06T22:22:18.261-07:002009-10-06T22:22:18.261-07:00just started my blog man
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have many...just started my blog man<br />gaycollegecoach<br />have many stories to relategaycollegecoachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-49718214309683828712009-10-06T22:01:10.881-07:002009-10-06T22:01:10.881-07:00hey man NCAA-I head coach here
love reading your ...hey man NCAA-I head coach here<br />love reading your thoughts man very insightful<br />gay here as well and NOT out<br />football player here just came out to me <br />he's a top prospect and a great kid<br />gonna refer your blog to him<br />would love to talk with you more <br />u can email me at my username at gmail dot comvglathlmascmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-48567129233340164692009-10-05T23:39:21.877-07:002009-10-05T23:39:21.877-07:00Dear Slugger,
Know that if you come out you will ...Dear Slugger,<br /><br />Know that if you come out you will be overwhelmed by more support than you can imagine. Regardless of what your future holds, please keep posting. <br /><br />Best regardsSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270430141950473392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13744728.post-32397526245876387772009-10-03T07:25:06.434-07:002009-10-03T07:25:06.434-07:00Dear Slugger,
I found your blog thru Outsports and...Dear Slugger,<br />I found your blog thru Outsports and am now a fan. You are very brave to share your life. Your pride is well deserved having achieved your goal to play in the "bigs" and I hope u can rehab to play again at the same level next spring. Think of Billy Bean as an inspiration for your future... u will find love (like Billy) and a partner again after u retire. You are young and have plenty of time to find "him". And, by the way G, u seem so sweet and handsome. If you play next year, and if you decide to come out for the remaining time you have to play, I will be one of many new gay fans to be buying your jersey. (I know, you're not a martyr, a guy can dream though can't he?)Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18363281928283366190noreply@blogger.com