Ed Leipold (USA)
Hey Geoff
Really sorry to hear about Brett's injury
I was going to contact you shortly, to see if he was raring to go in '05,
and how he was doing
If Brett wasn't the kind to give 100% effort on every play, in every game,
and only gave a half-hearted effort in trying to make the play on which he was injured,
in all probability, he wouldn't have hurt his shoulder,
but we know that's not his game
I will keep him in my prayers, and I hope he comes back, stronger than ever,
which I'm sure he will
My best to you all, "Down Under," and my thoughts will be with you all
Ed

Marìa Gabriela Viloria Delgado (Venezuela)
(Disculpa mi inglés)
Hi Brett
I'm glad that you are having fun with your family, in this vacationglad
I recive your email, thanks for thinking in me
I lament about your shoulder and I hope that you recoverd fast sow you can play Baseball
I hope that you recover fast and enjoy life
Bye
Hasta la próxima y good luck

David Malamut (USA)
Hey
That is horrible for Brett
considering he was staying with the Red Sox for another season and all
Good luck and hope to see or hear about you playing in 2006
or read about you playing in the fall of 2005
Be carefull and let it heal - don't try to do too much
Good Luck Brett
David

The Milevskiy family (USA)
Hi Brett
Sorry to hear about your injury
We were looking forward to seeing again this year in the US
I know that you will be back and even better because you will make sure you are
Dot has had a similar shoulder operation and I know from first hand experience
that you have a long task ahead of you
We all hope that you recover and everything works out for the best
Just remember to take it easy, do you exercises and relax
By the way, this was a terrible way to get a holiday!
Regards
The Milevskiys in the USA

Amber Patton (USA)
Hello Geoff
I am terribly sorry to hear about Brett's current woes and injury
I have him in my thoughts and prayers and only wish the best for him currently,
and in the future
Please send my get well wishes and love to him!!!
And take care of him!!!
All the best
Amber

Peter Flintoff (Melbourne Australia)
Hi Geoff
Sorry to hear about Brett's injury
At least the 2004 Edition of Flintoff & Dunn’s AUSTRALIAN MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
publication will be a HUGE tribute to some great moments in his career to date!
Cheers mate
Our best wishes to all
Peter

Craig Foot (Mt Isa Australia)
Hi Joffry
Sorry to hear about Brett's bad luck
Damned if I could make head or tail of what that doc wrote on the Red Sox Injury Report!!
All quacks should be forced to write proper english if they wish to practice the profession!
Imagine the mistakes that chemists must make trying to interpret that shit!
Cheers
Craig

Shane Stirling (Australia)
Geoff
Please pass my camiserations onto Brett
Very unfortunate news but I'm sure he will be back better than ever
Cheers
Stirlo

Debbie Albury (Australia)
Hi Geoff
I was really sorry to read about Brett’s Injury and Release
(Shocked actually)
Makes you realize how ones’ life can change so suddenly
Would you please pass on my families support for Brett’s recovery?
I know he will be very positive about his recovery and comeback
I feel for you and your family at this time
and I know the journey back will be tough and painful
Even though I do not know Brett personally I have followed his Baseball career
since the Bandits days
Brett seems to be a very determined soul in whatever task he approaches
He is an inspiration to many a young baseball player
(Especially my son James)
I will keep in touch and look forward to following Brett’s recovery in the months ahead

Tom Snyder (USA)
Thanks for the info on Brett's injury
I hope it is not serious and the recovery time will be quick and permanent
Please let him know that he will be in my thoughts and prayers
Let me know if I can be of any assistance
Keep in touch
Tom

The Renner Family (Illinois USA)
Hi All
Have been way too busy to keep in touch with others
- but we think about and talk about you all often
We've been wondering where Brett will be playing this year
and took a second to check out your site for any news
And NEWS I did read - shocked and saddened
Didn't have time to read all the news but printed everything out
and watched the video clip
I can't even think of any words at the moment
- I need to read and have a bit of time to think about this SHOCK!!!!
Had I not seen him in a sling I still wouldn't believe it
One More Thing
I KNOW HE WILL BE BACK!!!!!!!!!
No doubt in my mind
More later
Diane

Scott Levison (USA)
Monday 21st February 2005
I just heard that the Red Sox STUPIDLY released Brett
Has he signed with anybody yet?
I was surprised as I had heard that the Red Sox had re-signed him and John Stephens
I was hoping to try and meet Brett during Spring Training
As I once told you, his Medal, along with Stephen's, was not only for Australia,
but for Red Sox Nation!
I'm hoping the Red Sox realize they made a mistake and re-sign him!
Thanks for your time
Scott Levison
#
Hi Scott
and we appreciate your email
Maybe this will clarify why the Red Sox released Brett!!!
Disappointing for him ------ but there is the 2006 season coming up!!!
Regards
Geoff
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Geoff
I hadn't head about his injury over here and hadn't noticed it on the Red Sox web page
I'm surprised that the Red Sox didn't offer to help Brett rehab down in Ft. Myers
That way he'd have the organizations doctors work with him
and the Sox could keep a close eye on his progress
I was looking forward to reading about him playing for the PawSox
- he'd only have been an hour away from Fenway
Is it all right if I send two photos to get signed?
One is Brett as a Sea Dog that I got from their website
and the other is from Athens where he's getting a hit
Send Brett my best wishes and hopefully he will be back with the Red Sox in 2006
or maybe even earlier!
Thanks for your time
Scott Levison
#
Hi again
It did come up in discussions about Brett doing some of his rehab in the USA,
but the final decision was for him to stay in Australia
However, he is in constant contact with the trainers and the physios over there
At the moment it is all "just getting the arm working again" type of exercises,
but he has a fairly busy program with the Australian Baseball Federation
later in the year to get back to game condition
Yes, sure, send the photos over - the address is at the bottom of this email
--- and just include a note of what you would like him to write,
where on the photo, etc, etc so it will be how you want it
2006 Season??? - yes, he'll be there!!!
Bye
Geoff

Amber Patton (USA)
From the Official Altoona Curve Fan Message Board
Posted on Tuesday 1st February 2005 by "misssection107" (Amber Patton)
Brett Roneberg
I just wanted to let the Curve fans know that Brett had an injury to his shoulder
and had to have surgery on it in January
If you want the full report, go to 'www.ronebergcairns.com'
and make sure to keep Brett and his family in your thoughts
We wish him a speedy recovery!


(to read this article in it's original form, click on the above logo and then scroll down the page)

'Flintoff & Dunn' have been flooded with interest about the status of one of Australia's finest young baseball stars BRETT RONEBERG with the recent announcement that he had been released from his 2005 contract with the Boston Red Sox.
We knew that Brett had injured his shoulder while playing winter ball in Venezuela, but we were waiting for the right time to bring you an update about his progress and future.
I did respond to some of you that we would get the "latest and best" information for you in due course, and now your patience has been rewarded!
I must admit that the reason we are able to bring you this scoop is because we have regular contact with Brett's family in Cairns and his father Geoff, who arranged this news for us, is one of our earliest and most loyal subscribers from the very start of our publications, way back in 1997.
There are a lot of good people in baseball, but you would go a long way to find better than the Roneberg family!
Here is the news direct from Australia's 2004 Helms Award Winner and 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist

Brett Roneberg

4 MAR 2005 - BRETT RONEBERG ON THE WAY BACK!
THE INJURY?
Brett was playing in The Venezuelan Baseball League, and was based in Caracas.
On the day of the injury, he was not listed to play
His team was taking batting practice, and the rightfielder mentioned to Brett that "You are in because I can't go"
During the game he made the diving catch in rightfield, but as soon as he stood to throw the ball in he thought "I knew I did some damage but didn't think it was to the extent I found it out to be"
The shoulder surgery he underwent is very similar to what Travis Blackley just had
REHABILITATION?
At the moment Brett is six weeks post-surgery, and is currently doing a fairly intensive rehabilitation program in conjunction with physiotherapist visits twice a week
He is going to gym each day to work on his legs and lower body, but is still two weeks away from being able to start running - and six weeks away from picking up a ball and having a throw
THE NEAR FUTURE?
"My plans for now are to continue with the rehab until the Academy starts on the Gold Coast later this year
I am going to help with the coaching until I am able to play and then hopefully get ready for the World Championships in Holland during September
As for USA-pro-ball, I have been told I will be given an opportunity to sign next year with Boston if I am healthy
I just have to prove that I am ready to go!"
ABOUT PLAYING IN VENEZUELA?
"Baseball in Venezuela? - well, I must say that the spectators follow the game with a passion!
There is a continual noise throughout the game - and this is combined with loud music and dancing girls between the innings
It was a real experience!"
If you'd like to read more about Brett's situation and his baseball career, visit his family's great web site, click here
FLINTOFF AND DUNN COMMENT
Obviously we wish Brett all the very best for his recovery and a speedy return to what has already been a spectacular career.
Few players, other than David Nilsson, have achieved as much as Brett has on the AMLB scene and as an international player for Australia at such a relatively young age.
The one thing that remains on his horizon is a crack as the US Major League and, while we do not want to disparage any other players, it is true to say that a few Australians with lesser talents than Brett Roneberg have been fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time to get this opportunity!
As Adrian Dunn wrote in our latest book, all he needs is to get the opportunity and we're sure he'll prove himself again, as he has done at every other level in baseball - we sincerely hope that he gets that big break!