In thinking about it, I don’t think I should give out an Unsung Hero Award. As a member of the media, I can more or less determine which players I write about and which players I don’t. So while in reality, some guys may actually fit the definition of “unsung hero,” in my own mind, I may have written about him so much that it may not feel that way to me.
So this award is in your hands, and will be recognized down the road as a “Fans Choice Award” for as long as I end up covering this team.
Mike Ashmore's Thunder Thoughts 
October 16, 2008 at 9:53 pm |
I know I haven’t been around much lately(stupid off-season), but I don’t think I need to tell you who my vote for this was do I? Just so you know, I was the ‘other’ vote
October 16, 2008 at 11:20 pm |
Ha. I guess generally speaking, if y’all (said the man born and raised in NJ) are going to select the other option for this one, it would be good to see who you picked in the comments.
October 16, 2008 at 11:46 pm |
Eric Wordekemper. In my mind, he’s the Chris Britton of the minor league org. Man, I keep forgetting that ‘tdevils’ is also you Mike
October 17, 2008 at 6:49 am |
Ed Gonzalez.
Had a solid start in Tampa, and contributed mightily after his promotion. Extra base hits and RBIs were produced in bunches with him at the plate. Not the greatest contact hitter, and rarely draws walks, he does have some speed, and an at least average arm in the OF. Possibly a utility OF down the road, although basically Ed and Carson are in the same situation, and 1 will have to get a shot in a different organization.
October 17, 2008 at 5:10 pm |
By definition, the unsung hero can’t be anyone in the poll! =) I’m very new to minor league baseball, and I only caught the last third or so of the season, so my pick was Colin Curtis.
October 20, 2008 at 6:26 pm |
Is there any doubt?
Why the clubbie of course.
Talk about unsung heroes……
October 20, 2008 at 6:27 pm |
Is there any doubt?
Why the clubbie of course.
Talk about unsung heroes……
😉
October 20, 2008 at 6:58 pm |
that’s true…im kind of surprised that Colin was totally shut out of the awards
October 21, 2008 at 3:14 am |
Dude was on the cover of the media guide…he got quite a bit of coverage and attention throughout the season.
And Tonto and crew are definitely some of the unsung heroes around the ballpark…gotta go with the grounds crew as well.
October 23, 2008 at 5:19 pm |
I wasn’t aware of that. (I don’t live in the area, I’d suppose that’s a part of it.) Good to know!
November 6, 2008 at 5:23 pm |
Does the person who finishes last in this vote get teh unsung hero award??? think about it.