Michael Rodriquez is at his best peak in his life. After proving dominance in Double A for the Tigers organization, he moves on to Triple A with a .349 batting average, 30 home runs, and 100 RBIs. He knew that if he plays professional even more, he will move on to the major leagues. Baseball is Michael’s passion,ever since he was 2 years old. On the other hand, Michael’s girlfriend , “ Kayla Santana” is trying to get in the way of him reaching,where he wants to be. Everyday, they are consistently arguing.
One day, Michael receives a letter in the mail that he was invited to practice with the Detroit Tigers. He was filled with joy, and happiness, but Kayla wasn’t too pleased. “All you care about is baseball.When you are going to care about me?” expressed Kayla with a mad face. “I miss the old you, when you are always romantic to me,” said Kayla.
“Well, I’m trying to reach my dreams,” argued Michael. “Learn how to appreciate,” said Michael.
“Whatever,” said Kayla. Throughout the whole day, the house was dead silent. The next day, Michael woke up, ate breakfast, and left the house. He decided to go shopping for baseball stuff at Modells. Modells was his favorite place to shop because it had every baseball material. Today was a happy day for him. It was a 50 percent sale on everything. He got himself a new glove, new batting gloves,and a wooden bat. One thing in his mind was that spring training is a success.






Driving home got Michael thinking about becoming the next outfielder for the Detroit Tigers. He saw himself playing at the all star game, showing off for the veterans. Michael got to his house, parked his car, and got inside. “Honey, I’m home,” said Michael. There was no response. “Where are you?,” sighed Michael. Michael went to the bedroom. He saw a letter at his bed.


Dear Michael,

Thanks for giving a little of romance from you. But, I’m breaking up with you. For the last year or so, you showed that you don’t care about me. All you seem to care about is baseball. I found a new man that shows support for me. I hope you don’t take anything seriously.

Sincerely,
Kayla

Michael was devastated. He knew that nothing was going to be the same. Spring training has arrived. Michael was making his way to Florida. He didn’t seem to have emotions for it. He arrived at the camp, and saw his favorite player, “Miguel Cabrera.” Michael had nervousness in him. The first day of practice was suckish for Michael. He kept making stupid errors, and threw bad balls. Spring training games was shameful, as well. By the end of the month, Michael had a .250 batting average, 5 home runs, and 5 RBIs. The big league call-up wasn’t going to happened.

Triple A began and he came off from a disappointing 20 strikeouts, in each month.In mid-August, he had a .100 batting average, 3 Home-Runs, and 10 RBIs. But, one day, he knew that his baseball dream was going to be over. He had a game between the Aces, and he broke his right ankle, while running toward the wall, trying to rob a home-run. He dropped the baseball, and the Aces won by a walk-off.His bones was cracked into two, after the impact. The team was disgusted of how his ankle looked. Ambulance truck came and Michael passed out,while the truck drove him away.


Waking up in a hospital bed was a terrible experience for Michael. He was strapped, so there was no movements. The doctor came into the room. “Hey,Michael, how you feeling?”, said the Doctor.
“Terrible,” replied Michael.
“Well, I have bad news to tell you,” said the Doctor.

“What is it ?,” questioned Michael.
“Well, your legs that you injured is in very bad condition,” stated the Doctor. “I’m afraid that you are no longer able to play baseball for your entire life,” said the Doctor. Michael was shocked about the news and couldn’t believed it.
“Is there any other solution?,” pleaded Michael.
“I’m afraid not. We need 3 surgeries,which will start today,” explained the Doctor. “I’m sorry for your baseball career,” said the Doctor. Michael began crying.


While Michael was laying in his hospital bed, he began to realize that you should never care about yourself. Thinking about yourself will lead to things harming yourself. 3 weeks passed, Michael made a full recovery.He made a promise to make friends. He changed from a selfish person to a socializing person. He found a job at bar-tending. Each time, he served a drink, he would make interesting conversations. Michael is in Houston, Texas, living in a big mansion,with friends that he made, every time he goes to club.