I don't think organizing a cross-board 5 minute moratorium on posting would be out of order.

R.I.P.
VTTigers

I find it very fitting. Thank you Curtis.

As time is passing, this just isn't getting any easier.

Condolences to the families of all those who have lost loved ones.

You will be missed Brian.

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As was said already, if Brian managed to touch our cyber lives you can only imagine the impact upon those who really knew him.  

I must say how amazing it is in these internet times to think about how many faceless fine people we interact with on a daily basis.  It's very easy to take for granted.

My thoughts are with all the families touched by the Virginia Tech tragedy.  I agree with Wily Mo that we should reflect on everyone that has to deal with tragedy, but for me the victims in this incident at VTech seem even more random and innocent.

:(

To Brian's family -- I didn't exactly know him, but he seemed to be a great, classy, knowledgable and enjoyable individual and I know I will miss his posts.  My condolensces... the World is a poorer place today.

I can only say that it is a terrific thing that Brian found something he was passionate about and that we where all lucky enough to have him share that with us.

He will be missed and remembered

My condolences to your family.

RIP

May God be with you and your family, Brian!

I'd like to take a moment to note that as tragic as this situation is, it was nice to have a face to put to all of the comments. For me, this really emphasized that for many of us, this site has moved beyond a place for minds of a common interest to meet and into a true community.

Perhaps at some point we should consider the creation of a Myspace/Facebook group for members of the site to join. While I think that the continued effort to develop minorleagueball.com into a community is but a very small tribute to Brian (and certainly it will pale compared to those we shall see in the days to come), it is a remarkably enduring one even (and perhaps especially) in the worst circumstances.

He seemed like a very smart, level-headed guy.  Lots of insight into his Tigers prospects.

He (and his posts) will be missed.

My condolences to his friends and family, and to everyone who lost a friend or a loved one yesterday.    

A poster over a MotownTigers.com had brought to our attention(almost forgot)a Ask B&A from 2005 on Baseball America's site that had a question posed from Brian himself.......of course that question involved Cameron Maybin.

 This just further goes to show how much he loved baseball and the following of players paths thru their careers.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/columnists/askba05june.html

As a Tigers fan, I have been waiting for the team to develop some good talent for a long time. Is there reason for hope from new scouting director David Chadd's first draft for Detroit? I know that first-rounder Cameron Maybin was BA's No. 3-rated prospect. How good can he become? Was this a good draft class overall? I'm concerned about the college-heavy nature of this draft, since I feel like the Tigers system needs more high-ceiling prospects.

Brian Bluhm
Blacksburg, Va.

There's always reason for hope this close to draft day, because each team gets the guys at the top of its draft board when its picks roll around, and none of the players has had a chance to fail yet. OK, I've gotten my standard instant-draft-analysis caveat out of the way.

Maybin is a potential steal with the 10th overall pick in the draft. He'll need some time to develop, but he's a five-tool outfielder who compares very favorably to No. 1 choice Justin Upton. There was no red flag that caused Maybin to fall a little further than expected. He just didn't find a fit with the first nine clubs, most of whom were looking for someone who could reach the majors more quickly.

After Chadd left the Red Sox, who had an extreme college emphasis in 2003-04, I thought he might relish the opportunity to take more high school players. The Tigers didn't take a high schooler until tough sign David Adams in the 21st round and chose just 12 overall. But ultimately the value of the draft will be determined by the success of the players, and the demographics won't really matter. Detroit's draft has potential.

Detroit gave up its second-rounder to sign free agent Troy Percival. In the third round, the Tigers got a solid all-around catcher in Illinois' Chris Robinson. Their next three picks are all guys who have very high ceilings for their rounds.

Texas A&M righthander Kevin Whelan (fourth round) is a converted catcher who's just learning to harness a mid-90s fastball and two dastardly versions of a splitter. Arizona State first baseman Jeff Larish (fifth) once was projected as the best hitter in the 2004 draft class, and while he has slipped there's still some hitting talent in there. Outfielder Clete Thomas (sixth) never played up to his tools at Auburn, but he has considerable tools.

now there's this... just horrible. i'm sorry, i'm rambling.

RIP brian. god bless you and your family.

My prayers go out to his family.

Jackson aka "Boris the Spider"

But looking at this diary and all the entries emphasizes that he did leave a mark here.

He was very passionate about baseball and especially about the Tigers and their prospects. But even in heated discussions he was polite and friendly. To me how you act in those moments means a lot. One of the last comments I remember of his was him thanking me for correcting him - and there was no hint of sarcasm. To me that is showing class.

RIP Brian Bluhm

Con

Of course I never knew you out of this context, but if your posts are at all indicative of how you are in the real world, you're a heck of a guy.  I hope and pray that you're in a better place right now.

R.I.P.

Such a senseless tragedy...

VT Tigers, I hope you soul has found its way to a better place.