--- In tomglavineclub@yahoogroups.com, "stonecoldglav
<amanda47@a...>" <amanda47@a...> wrote:
> --- In tomglavineclub@yahoogroups.com, lawsonboy23 <no_reply@y...>
> wrote:
> > TOM GLAVINE IS LEAVING ATLANTA, AND EVEN WORSE HE IS GOING TO THE
> > METS. TOM I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WOULD EVER DO THAT.
>
> Well, I think Tom really wanted to stay a member of the Atlanta
> Braves, but it just didn't work out that way. They eventually gave
> him the amount of years that he wanted in his contract, but they
> wanted him to defer a large portion of his salary in the second and
> third years...and I just don't think they could work out the dollar
> amount of that deferment. So they parted ways. It's unfortunate
> because he has spent his entire career with the Braves and it just
> seemed like he was destined to remain a brave. It's definitely
> disappointing for me as a Glavine fan. I am sure it was
disappointing
> for Tom as well. It's not that he was wanting to leave the team. He
> wanted to stay, to finish his career with the Braves. It just
> couldn't be worked out for that to happen. But, I am glad he was
able
> to find a team he felt comfortable with and that could give him
what
> he deserves. I think he has found that in the New York Mets. So, as
> much as I have been conditioned to absolutely detest the Mets, I'm
> having to sway from that now. Though I'll always remain a Braves
fan,
> I now am opening my heart to the Mets as well. Afterall, they just
> landed one of the best southpaw pitchers (not to mention one of the
> classiest human beings) in the game.

No matter what uniform he wears, I will always be a Tom Glavine fan
and I will support him now that he is a Met. I have always been
faithful to the Atlanta Braves but you know, the way they have
treated Tommy just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. They have only
given Greg Maddux a one year deal and this is a man that has won four
Cy Young Awards while being a Brave!! What in the world is wrong with
the Braves management?!! To treat their two best pitchers the way
that they have?!! Anyway back to Tommy... He's my guy and I will
support him no matter what. I admit though, it's gonna be a bit
strange and it's gonna take a little getting used to seeing him in
another uniform. I am so ashamed of the Braves management!!! I just
don't see how I am going to be able to muster up the same support for
them after what has happened. But I am opening up my heart and mind
to the Mets for sure. Tom Glavine stays number one in my heart.
Thanks for letting me share my opinion. Sincerely-Angie B.
(anzoo30b@...)