A's prospect leaving the game for priesthood

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/O...esthood-012210

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Outfielder Grant Desme, one of the Oakland A’s top prospects, has decided to retire from baseball in order to pursue the priesthood, multiple sources told FOXSports.com.

An A’s official confirmed Desme’s decision this morning, saying the 23-year-old is “serious” about the big career change.

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When I heard the headline, I was expecting some mediocre low-minors guy, not one of their top prospects. Pretty sizable blow to the A's minor league system.

Congratulations to him.

that says something about passion for a belief and call to life

Looks like that Moneyball book Beane wrote was full of crap!!!

And then you get comments like this.

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This guy is an idiot leaving something that is real for something that is purely made up fantasty. He might as well go work for the Fantastic Four or the Tooth Fairy. May Scooby Doo bless your soul.

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****ing religion. :( Good for him I guess.

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

And then you get comments like this.

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From experience thats the road this thread is going to head.....

Yeah, how DARE he follow the profession of his choice!

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Originally Posted by SirKodiak

Yeah, how DARE he follow the profession of his choice!

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Well its frustrating news as an A's fan. I dont know, why not play baseball make some good coin, then retire and build your own church?

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Originally Posted by ragecage

Well its frustrating news as an A's fan. I dont know, why not play baseball make some good coin, then retire and build your own church?

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because baseball is for devil worshipers OBVIOUSLY

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Originally Posted by ragecage

****ing religion. :(

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it's his call to life. He is obviously more passionate about his religious beliefs then he is about his passion for baseball. there is nothing wrong with that! For some religion, is a very real, very integral part of their lives. If agnostics and atheists don't like it, that's fine, they can not like it all they want. But when a young man feels called to make it his life, and willing to leave a promising young career as an athlete behind, that should tell you how passionate it is for some. Obviously he feels his life will make a greater difference as a priest than as a baseball player. I don't want to hear anyone judging that.

I was speaking as a fan out of frustration.

If it somehow makes him happy and more complete, good for him. I wish we were all lucky enough to be able to follow our dreams over financial well-being.

as a fan of the team that had drafted him and spent money/time/manpower/effort on training and enriching him, I could certainly see some disappointment

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

it's his call to life. He is obviously more passionate about his religious beliefs then he is about his passion for baseball. there is nothing wrong with that! For some religion, is a very real, very integral part of their lives. If agnostics and atheists don't like it, that's fine, they can not like it all they want. But when a young man feels called to make it his life, and willing to leave a promising young career as an athlete behind, that should tell you how passionate it is for some. Obviously he feels his life will make a greater difference as a priest than as a baseball player. I don't want to hear anyone judging that.

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Would you be upset if Albert Pujols walked away from the game to become a priest?

I can't blame A's fans for being upset at the loss of one of their top prospects.

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Would you be upset if Albert Pujols walked away from the game to become a priest?

I can't blame A's fans for being upset at the loss of one of their top prospects.

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I understand fandom losing a top spec. I certainly wouldn't love it, but I def wouldn't judge the move. You never like losing a top player, or prospect, ever.

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Would you be upset if Albert Pujols walked away from the game to become a priest?

I can't blame A's fans for being upset at the loss of one of their top prospects.

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:eek: I think he would have to be hospitalized...

Huh?

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Originally Posted by Alloutwar

as a fan of the team that had drafted him and spent money/time/manpower/effort on training and enriching him, I could certainly see some disappointment

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That would be true if he left any job, nearly all companies spend time, money manpower and effort on training their employees to do their jobs, why should it be any bigger disappointment because it is a sports team as his employer and his job is playing a game?

I just want to point out I would have the same level of frustration if he left the game to pursue a career in anything else.

And of course I understand about doing what you want to do in life, more power to ya, it still sucks though.

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Originally Posted by Wassit3

That would be true if he left any job, nearly all companies spend time, money manpower and effort on training their employees to do their jobs, why should it be any bigger disappointment because it is a sports team as his employer and his job is playing a game?

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Other careers don't usually have a fan base. :p

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Would you be upset if Albert Pujols walked away from the game to:

make gay porn?
deliver Domino's pizza?
try out for American Idol?

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I'm sure people would judge his decision to do those things and less people would stand up to say 'don't judge his decision'. [/religious discussion]

Sucks for the A's and their fans.

[religious discussion]Sucks for all those gullible enough to fall for the ideas Grant will be discussing in the future[/religious discussion again]

Grants first sermon.

"Always persue what you want to do in life, I walked away from the game of baseball. Because I did that, can you guys donate a little extra to the collection plate?" :p

id be upset if he left for american Idol... I HATE that show

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

it's his call to life. He is obviously more passionate about his religious beliefs then he is about his passion for baseball. there is nothing wrong with that! For some religion, is a very real, very integral part of their lives. If agnostics and atheists don't like it, that's fine, they can not like it all they want. But when a young man feels called to make it his life, and willing to leave a promising young career as an athlete behind, that should tell you how passionate it is for some. Obviously he feels his life will make a greater difference as a priest than as a baseball player. I don't want to hear anyone judging that.

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I wish Keith Foulke did this for his passion for Hockey after the 2004 World Series win when he basically quit on baseball, haha. Not the same situation I know.

Hey - it could be worse. He could be hitting homers or making game-saving plays...and then speaking to post-game interviewers about how it's all for the glory of gahd.

If that is the other option - please, head to the priesthood, young man!

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Originally Posted by Alloutwar

Hey - it could be worse. He could be hitting homers or making game-saving plays...and then speaking to post-game interviewers about how it's all for the glory of gahd.

If that is the other option - please, head to the priesthood, young man!

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But the A's dont have any TV exposure so its ok. :)

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Originally Posted by filihok

[religious discussion]Sucks for all those gullible enough to fall for the ideas Grant will be discussing in the future[/religious discussion again]

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Just because YOU think it's gullible doesn't mean that the rest of the world is gullible in having a belief.

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Originally Posted by Alloutwar

Hey - it could be worse. He could be hitting homers or making game-saving plays...and then speaking to post-game interviewers about how it's all for the glory of gahd.

If that is the other option - please, head to the priesthood, young man!

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A ton of player's thank God or gods constantly. He certainly wouldn't be the only one.

I'm happy for him. He is going to get to do what he wants throughout his life time. It's a great career opportunity for those that want to pursue religious life. For those that want to call it fiction, or people being gullible for believing in something greater than themselves.....then so be it. I'm happy for the guy, and I hope he gets exactly what he is pursing out of life, and chances are, he will.

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

A ton of player's thank God or gods constantly. He certainly wouldn't be the only one.

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Trot Nixon was a great example of that.

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Originally Posted by rschusta24

Trot Nixon was a great example of that.

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Albert thanks God like if he doesn't he will all of a sudden lose the ability to hit or something. Some take it very seriously, some dismiss it. It's whatever, he just certainly wouldn't be the first.

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

Albert thanks God like if he doesn't he will all of a sudden lose the ability to hit or something. Some take it very seriously, some dismiss it. It's whatever, he just certainly wouldn't be the first.

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Agreed. The whole thing is some what surprising because you never hear too often about someone devoting their life to religion after already being in professional sports. It is very interesting and I am happy for the guy.

Too bad there is no god so it is all pointless...

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Originally Posted by FloydtheBarber

Too bad there is no god so it is all pointless...

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says you.

Don't be ignorant.

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Originally Posted by jeffy25

says you.

Don't be ignorant.

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+1

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

says you.

Don't be ignorant.

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Don't judge people.

Or in language that you can better understand

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Judge not, that ye be not judged

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Originally Posted by filihok

Don't judge people.

Or in language that you can better understand

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i'm not judging. Don't be ignorant to the world around you. Obviously a very large number of people take their religious views very seriously. Sorry that atheists have to see things like "in God we trust" etc. I can imagine that would be frustrating. But to just jump in and say, too bad there is not god, so it's pointless is an ignorant statement.

Unless FTB has died and and looked around and seen all the answers in the world that he can honestly answer that question, then it is an ignorant statement. Something we have no clue if it is true or not. It would be like me saying, good for him, now he will get into heaven. It's the same equivalent.

It is something out of our control. We don't even have the ability to comprehend what a God or gods would likely be like. We don't know for certain if there is a God or gods. that's why it's called 'faith.' And until we know for a fact one way or another, it's a ****ing retarded statement and very ignorant and small minded to make such a judgment.


Either way, we all know what each other on here thinks about the topic, it's only going to end ugly and get stupid if we all get uppity with our opinions on it.

Good for him for pursing a life that he wants to live. Obviously it's a huge and very important part of his life. It couldn't have been an easy decision, and I am happy for him. Anyone that can walk away from such an amazing possibility and career that most people only wish they could get to says a lot about how serious he is about his devotion to this life and his profession. I am positive he must be a very happy man, who sees that he could make a tremendous impact in the world around him to make this kind of decision. I've said my peace, I'll try to stay away from this topic because I am positive it will end ugly.

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Originally Posted by Jeffy25

i'm not judging. Don't be ignorant to the world around you. Obviously a very large number of people take their religious views very seriously. Sorry that atheists have to see things like "in God we trust" etc. I can imagine that would be frustrating. But to just jump in and say, too bad there is not god, so it's pointless is an ignorant statement.

Unless FTB has died and and looked around and seen all the answers in the world that he can honestly answer that question, then it is an ignorant statement. Something we have no clue if it is true or not. It would be like me saying, good for him, now he will get into heaven. It's the same equivalent.

It is something out of our control. We don't even have the ability to comprehend what a God or gods would likely be like. We don't know for certain if there is a God or gods. that's why it's called 'faith.' And until we know for a fact one way or another, it's a ****ing retarded statement and very ignorant and small minded to make such a judgment.


Either way, we all know what each other on here thinks about the topic, it's only going to end ugly and get stupid if we all get uppity with our opinions on it.

Good for him for pursing a life that he wants to live. Obviously it's a huge and very important part of his life. It couldn't have been an easy decision, and I am happy for him. Anyone that can walk away from such an amazing possibility and career that most people only wish they could get to says a lot about how serious he is about his devotion to this life and his profession. I am positive he must be a very happy man, who sees that he could make a tremendous impact in the world around him to make this kind of decision. I've said my peace, I'll try to stay away from this topic because I am positive it will end ugly.

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I am TOTALY on the same page as you Jeffy. It is your own personal beliefs. Kids at 6 believe in Santa, does that make them little idiots?
The absence of proof is not proof of absence

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Originally Posted by TheNamelessPoet

Kids at 6 believe in Santa, does that make them little idiots?

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It makes them lied to. They wouldn't invent the idea of Santa unless it was fed to them

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Kids at 6 believe in Santa, does that make them little idiots?

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No, but if a 30 year old believed in Santa, it would make him an idiot. ;)