As long as baseball has existed, little boys have aspired to be professional players. Some have had that dream come true, and others have not.
But baseball continues to exist thanks to players who have made it fun and exciting, from Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Stan Musial to David Ortiz, Lorenzo Cain, Salvador Perez and Eric Hosmer.
My grandson was lucky enough to travel to Surprise, Ariz., to see his Royals at spring training. He loved every minute of it, except for one.
I want to thank Cain for being so gracious about signing for these little kids. Manager Ned Yost, Cheslor Cuthbert and Drew Butera also wowed them.
George Brett, I want to thank you for showing kids how not to act when they grow up and become major league players. You provided the only unpleasant minute of a dream trip for an 11-year-old.
If I had been there and had seen how you looked at my grandson and threw that ball at him, I would have thrown the ball back at you.
Your negativity and unfriendliness to these kids will never be forgotten. Talk about a spoiled and overrated player.
Karen Zentz
Raymore
