The Last Thoroughbred

By mw2828, Section MLB
Posted on Tue Apr 03 2007 at 8:45 PM EST
More on: Josh Hamilton, Reds (all tags)

It's all illusion, the accolades, awards and accomplishments. These aren't etched in stone, untouchable by time.

Seconds stop for nobody.  

Perseverance is found on the field, never peace.

No matter the amount of success, or degree of failure, our competition will always return, different pitches and arm angles, different stances and strategies.

Adjustments become worthless, effort expended, and than, at breaking point, talent rises above, for a fortunate few.  

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