Obviously, his injury is tragic, and I am praying for his recovery. But the opprobrium that was heaped on his head before he was hurt was, in large part, well deserved.

Thanks for posting some of his great contributions to this team.

Hearing the outcome of what happened yesterday is horrible.  I am glad he wasn't hit more in the head to suffer a major head injury.  However, getting hit in the eye is remarkably bad.  I do fear he will have a loss of vision, which would put his career in serious jeopardy.

I wonder about the guilt Miles feels.  

Man I really feel bad for the dude.  Yeah, it was irritating to see his blunders, but no matter how many he makes, there is no way any of us wanted to see his career end.  I mean, that's something different entirely.  It's a personal thing now.

I really do hope that he can play baseball again.  If I were in his shoes I'd probably be worried about my career and wonder what I'm going to do with my life if I can't play again.  I really hope other people can see what this guy may be thinking right now, and I hope he has good family and friends to help him through this difficult time.

Juan, you weren't the best player in the world, but all of us here do wish you the best and hope that you can come back and play baseball again sometime.  If you do, I'll be there watching TV or at the game giving you a standing ovation as you come to the plate or run out onto the field.

You will be missed.

GoStLouis

I also think Juan's personality has been misunderstood (including by me).

I was really moved by the story of Juan in the hospital, visiting with some of his teammates.  Juan's attempt to keep their spirits up was really a tribute to him as a person.

I was especially touched with how he dealt with Miles, asking about the rest of the game and thereby turning Miles' attention back to the team.  It seemed like a perfect way to deal with Miles' guilt.

From Goold's article in the P-D:  "Miles told him about the rally that happened that inning and how the game was won four batters after Encarnacion was felled. But he also told him that he did not get a hit.  "No, I struck out," Miles said. "He got kind of mad at that. ... He just told me to go get them tonight. He gave me the thumbs up."  

It's nice to see everyone, including critics, coming together and wishing Juan well.

Here's hoping there are more postseasons with the name Encarnacion on the back of a jersey (not Edwin:), whether it's in the birds on the bat or not.

Cardinal Nation is with you!

ML

Get well and come back soon!

aloha, Susan & family
Kane`ohe, Hawai`i

The Cardinals bring more joy & pride to me than I could ever express, and you have certainly been a big part of St Louis having something to be so proud of.

Vaya con Dios, #43!

Best of Luck, Juan! I hope your recuperation is complete and you'll be as good as new next year.

Good Vibrations!!!!

   Best of luck with the recovery, hope to see you wearing the birds on the bat next year.