Thursday, September 02, 2004
Dear Tim,
It was a heavy heart that I read of your decision to undergo surgery that may end your Angel career, or even your baseball one -- though of course your Angel career and your baseball career have always been the same thing.
My best wishes on a speedy recovery. For over a decade you have been the face of my favorite team, and even when things were rough, that was always a source of pride -- though the team may struggle, it was always easy and honorable to root for a team that had Tim Salmon.
Angel fans have been blessed to have you on their team, and not just for achievements on the field. You have always carried yourself with class, dignity, determination, and charity.
One of my greatest thrills as a sports fan was to be in the stands for Game 5 of the 2002 ALCS, after which I got to see you carry the League Championship Trophy around the stadium, sharing the joy with the fans who had so long cheered with you and for you. It would be unimaginable to see any other Angel carrying that trophy; it was a well-earned reward for carrying the team through good times and bad. And this kicks off a whole series of memories of your excellence afield -- the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the World Series, a game-winning grand slam you once hit against Cleveland, your laser-like throws from right to home to hold a tagging runner at third.
If your pursue a comeback, always know that you will have the support of Angel fans, no matter where you are. But if you decide this is one comeback too many, rest assured that you have done more than enough to make us ever thankful. Angel fans will never forget you.
Sincerely,
An Angel Fan
It was a heavy heart that I read of your decision to undergo surgery that may end your Angel career, or even your baseball one -- though of course your Angel career and your baseball career have always been the same thing.
My best wishes on a speedy recovery. For over a decade you have been the face of my favorite team, and even when things were rough, that was always a source of pride -- though the team may struggle, it was always easy and honorable to root for a team that had Tim Salmon.
Angel fans have been blessed to have you on their team, and not just for achievements on the field. You have always carried yourself with class, dignity, determination, and charity.
One of my greatest thrills as a sports fan was to be in the stands for Game 5 of the 2002 ALCS, after which I got to see you carry the League Championship Trophy around the stadium, sharing the joy with the fans who had so long cheered with you and for you. It would be unimaginable to see any other Angel carrying that trophy; it was a well-earned reward for carrying the team through good times and bad. And this kicks off a whole series of memories of your excellence afield -- the game-winning home run in Game 2 of the World Series, a game-winning grand slam you once hit against Cleveland, your laser-like throws from right to home to hold a tagging runner at third.
If your pursue a comeback, always know that you will have the support of Angel fans, no matter where you are. But if you decide this is one comeback too many, rest assured that you have done more than enough to make us ever thankful. Angel fans will never forget you.
Sincerely,
An Angel Fan
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