You never forget your first love…or the team that drafted you. Both of them hold a special place in a ballplayer’s heart. PJ Conlon only threw 5.2 innings in the big leagues for the New York Mets before getting claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week, but he still spent three years in the organization.
They helped him reach his ultimate dream of becoming a major leaguer. Once the news broke of his departure from the only franchise he’s known as a professional, he did what many athletes do — show his appreciation on Twitter.