LL Softball; 7/20. This time it counts.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 13, 2008 8:09 PM PDT Comment 93 comments

So we've taken one week off, and I missed getting the chance to play this weekend. Friday's Felix Bobblehead Night, Saturday's Turn Back the Clock Day (to the '80s!), and Sunday's the traditional softball day, so let's play ball!

Who: LL crew

What: LL Softball

When: Sunday, 7/20, 1pm

Where: Seattle U. Softball Field on 12th and Cherry, we'll probably jump the fence again if we have to.

Why: Because the LL Softball All-Star Break is over.

Who's in?
8 Absolutely Confirmed Humans, Likely in the neighborhood of 12+ if the questionables come through, AND ONE UNSTOPPABLE FIELDING MACHINE

Two Rs and Two Ls
Baker (~~For the last time~~ IT'S NEVER the last time!)
Brett (+1, possibly 2)
The Gomez
LantermanC
Jaejo
España
AtomicGarden (?)
Camomilk (+1?)
Smegmalicious (+2)

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Massively out.

I have a softball doubleheader followed by a soccer doubleheader already scheduled.

by Matthew on Jul 13, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Brayden and I have the same softball doubleheader.

by johnbai on Jul 14, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I want to go to one of these before I take off....

But I can’t make it on this day.

by brayden04 on Jul 14, 2008 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks like I'm playing soccer too

by Graham on Jul 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Be less involved

all of you

by Gomez on Jul 14, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I may die during the soccer DH

in which case I should be pretty free going forward.

by Matthew on Jul 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What league in their right mind does a soccer doubleheader?

Do they not understand what playing soccer entails?

by Gomez on Jul 14, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently 6+ miles of running for midfielders

according to the new tv feature.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I regret to inform everyone that I did not win the LL All-Star Home Run Derby

but España did win the fielding skills challenge.

by Gomez on Jul 13, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And yeah I'm in

I better hit nothing but line drives though, because I doubt my bum ankle’s ability to beat out grounders against the Gomez Shift.

And if anyone’s waffling on going… it’s Baker’s last game before leaving!

by Gomez on Jul 14, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just hit nothing but HR's

then you’ll only have to trot.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 14, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You can have España run for you. I'm ok with that.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 14, 2008 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can I have España field for me instead?

by Gomez on Jul 14, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm in

barring any 11th hour changes to my move to NYC on the 25th, this will be my final LL softball game…

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by wwbaker3 on Jul 13, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So is this move wiling and voluntary this time, at least?

by Gomez on Jul 13, 2008 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Willing and voluntary

I’ll tell you ALL about it with the right amount of blood alcohol content :p

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by wwbaker3 on Jul 13, 2008 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't see any reason I wouldn't be there.

I can all but guarantee Chad will want to play as well and there’s a chance our friend Ben may come too.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jul 13, 2008 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Man...

I already made plans with my girlfriend. Sorry guys. I’m out.

JI/Robert '08!

by Fin on Jul 13, 2008 10:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i wish i could

but im a few thousand miles away in Wooster, Ohio.

I’m doing really well guys, not sure how much i’ll be on. once a week maybe.

I’ve been getting email updates weekly on the team, and yeah, i feel the pain.

I love you all.

by marinerschas2 on Jul 14, 2008 7:56 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's good hearing from you

by katal on Jul 14, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wooster's a nice place

You’re lucky to be there

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Jul 14, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wrong.

It’s in Ohio.

by brayden04 on Jul 14, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ohio isn't so bad

I’ve lived in much worse states, like Florida.

JI/Robert '08!

by Fin on Jul 14, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wooster's actually a nice little town

It’s not scenic but it’s clean, the people are friendly, the town itself is really quaint. If you like smallish but not too small towns Wooster is awesome

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Jul 14, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good to hear from you Chas

by johnbai on Jul 14, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah wooster isnt bad

good to hear your all still around. unfortunatly i can only get around to this site weekly. if you guys want to keep in touch by email, brett and corco have my email, and they have my permission to give it out.

humidity sucks. ohio is nice and green, but man everyone smokes here. People are friendly, Wooster is way better then the little country podunk i was in for 4 1/2 months.

keep this thread alive, so i can keep up with yuns (ohioese)

by marinerschas2 on Jul 21, 2008 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I might be in

It’s going to be a busy week, and I’m already tempted to spend Saturday resting up. Maybe, though.

by katal on Jul 14, 2008 10:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

blast

I just realized that the 20th is Sunday, and not Saturday. I can’t make it, I already have tickets to the M’s game.

by katal on Jul 15, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm probably in as well.

by LantermanC on Jul 14, 2008 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm out.

It’s my only open weekend in July to try to get anything done around the house, plus Jeanuts will just be getting back from a trip to Nashville.

AKA "BRO-RAY" according to drunk Graham...

by Thingray on Jul 14, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So it would appear we're confirmed to at least have enough people

so we won’t feel dumb hitting the ball around.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 14, 2008 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Damn, I'm getting in the 21st for the first two games of the Sawx series

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Jul 14, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Do you think we could invite RRS?

I know the M’s got a game and all, but it has often looked like they don’t even notice he’s there sometimes.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 14, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha

The guy likes Seattle, but I think that would screw things up and get him sent away.

by Gomez on Jul 14, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Count me in!

by Jaejo on Jul 14, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

noob here

you play softball every sunday?

by Smith18 on Jul 14, 2008 11:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not every Sunday but we're not averse to doing these on any given Sunday

I’d say every couple Sundays, more frequently when possible. Depends on how many people can make it and are willing.

by Gomez on Jul 14, 2008 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i might actually be going to the M's game this sunday...

but i’d definitely be interrested in “getting in on the action” (haha) when not watching. I played in college (recreational) and miss it

by Smith18 on Jul 15, 2008 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I'm mostly calling this one together

because I’m probably going to be out of town/busy in the couple weeks following this one. There was a period a few weeks ago where we went every other Sunday and then Baker had to screw it up by having a birthday.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 15, 2008 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sunday games make me sad. :(

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

Also, I'm always down for some online Grand Theft Auto IV or Rock Band. Gamertag: Phildopip

by Phildopip on Jul 15, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

So is this all we're getting?

I mean, I’m still playing, even if we don’t get into the teens, but I’d like to see those numbers.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 16, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure there are a couple of stragglers out there

But there are a number of outs that are usually ins.

by Gomez on Jul 16, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry guys, busy weekend.

I had a blast last time though, I’ll have to make another one of these sometime. It’s just tough to get down from Everett with everything I have going on these days.

AKA "BRO-RAY" according to drunk Graham...

by Thingray on Jul 16, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If we get enough for an actual game I'll still go.

If not I may just use my tickets for the M’s game.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jul 17, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do I assume that if you miss out, Chad will not be there as well?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, though its looking like he may not make it anyway. He has a job interview that day, I'm not sure what time.

If he doesn’t go, his friend Ben won’t either…

I’ll look at the final tally tomorrow and let you guys know if I’m in or out.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jul 18, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the other big reason is he is carless

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jul 18, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nevermind the NYC move

Looks like something did happen in the “11th hour” to prevent the relocation!

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by wwbaker3 on Jul 16, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Like a plane crashing into a building, or two?

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Jul 16, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BAKER HURTS NATIONAL SECURITY BY BEING A TERRORIST

... Baker, I’m glad you’re sticking around!

by Gomez on Jul 16, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am glad you're sticking around Baker

because I know I can’t make it this Sunday, maybe Sunday in a couple of weeks or so. Sorry guys, work has kept me busy.

JI/Robert '08!

by Fin on Jul 16, 2008 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Christ dude

How do you move to New York one minute and then not move to New York the next

I mean I don’t care about the actual reason this just baffles me

Determined, Jonesing Commentor

by I'm NOT Corco on Jul 16, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This reply needs more life experience ;)

by johnbai on Jul 19, 2008 4:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, I'm in. Maybe.

So I have to work a graveyard shift the night before, but I get off at 7ish in the morning. I plan on going home and taking a nap, and IF I manage to wake up in time, I’ll head down. I live on first hill so it won’t be tough to get there. I might oversleep, it’s known to happen. But I’m going to try.

Also, if I do come I might be able to bring a buddy. Woohoo.

by AtomicGarden on Jul 16, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOOHOO

As someone who has worked graveyard extensively in his lifetime, I know that getting sleep in the AM after a shift like that isn’t the easiest thing to do, but go for it, and we hope you can make it!

by Gomez on Jul 16, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even if you don't wake up ON TIME on time

if you roll in at around 3, we’ll probably still be out there playing.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 18, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet, that gives me extra hope.

by AtomicGarden on Jul 19, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll probably be there

with one extra.

by camomilk on Jul 18, 2008 10:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"ONE UNSTOPPABLE FIELDING MACHINE" ?

I’m not attending, who said I was? Just kidding.

AKA "BRO-RAY" according to drunk Graham...

by Thingray on Jul 18, 2008 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll do my best to be there

But my gf is running a Triathlon that morning, so I may either be late, dead tired from getting up at 5 am to cheer, or dead from getting up at 5 am to cheer.

My cousin, roomate and another friend also expressed interest in coming, but they’re generally slackass slackers.

by Smegmalicious on Jul 19, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good luck to your gf then.

Triathlons are tough as hell (I’d imagine). I can’t swim well though, but I bet they’d be tough as hell no matter what. Who’d want to run after swimming and biking? Biking should be last, it’s easier to do when tired.

by LantermanC on Jul 19, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Swimming should be last

Then the weak would drown and the species would be stronger for it!

by Smegmalicious on Jul 19, 2008 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well I'll probably be just going to the M's game since there's not enough for a real game.

You guys can do BP and fungos without me.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Jul 20, 2008 1:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in and will be bringing a couple of people with me.

by Smegmalicious on Jul 20, 2008 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hurt.

6 hours was too much for me. Still, I had a great time playing our makeshift game and kicking the ever loving shit out of that other team!

by Smegmalicious on Jul 20, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I told them about the site. Be nice.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was being nice.

They were pretty good, and I’d say just skill wise they were maybe a tick below us, but I think all the hitting and practicing we’d been doing just gave us an edge. We just hit really well.

Saying you beat someone bad is just stating what happened.

Also, I’m a jerk, so…yeah. Sorry if I offended.

by Smegmalicious on Jul 20, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Had I been able to rob

that 3-R HR in center at the end, I think the score would’ve been 20ish-1 or something for our nerdy bloggers from LL :p

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by wwbaker3 on Jul 20, 2008 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do think that the earlier two games did allow us to hit a bit better in the last game we played.

We did really seem to heat up in the second game. Maybe the baseballs gave us greater self-confidence?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 21, 2008 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It did for me

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by wwbaker3 on Jul 21, 2008 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was surprised we played as well against them as we did

That said, they admitted they were rusty and it was their first time this summer playing… so if we saw them again in a few weeks, I’d bet they’d play a lot better. Also, as someone else mentioned, before they arrived we had been throwing, hitting and fielding for a few hours, so we were more warmed up than they were.

by Gomez on Jul 20, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As I was the only LL person left

I played with them for another hour or so.

Hit a softball HR! : )

They’re really cool people. Apparently they play in the Underdog Softball league, and they invite us to play with them again. They usually practice around that time on Saturdays or Sundays…will have to find out later…maybe one of them will show up here and let us know.

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by wwbaker3 on Jul 20, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy power surge, Batman!

Maybe you’re not so old after all.

by Smegmalicious on Jul 20, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

my back actually felt better after playing with them...

weird, indeed – considering i was playing SS most of the time

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by wwbaker3 on Jul 20, 2008 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm totally down

We should take a straw poll on availability. 2Rs2Ls had mentioned being out of town in a couple weeks, so let’s make sure the next day works for as many as possible.

by Gomez on Jul 20, 2008 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

True...

we were hitting pretty awful that first game, softballs or not.
But yeah, today was a blash, 5 hours of fun is always great, though I’m a bit burnt, and my legs feel like a truck ran over them…
See you guys for next LL Softball. If it’s between August 16th and Sept 6th, I might bring my twin brother.

by LantermanC on Jul 20, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This turned out way more awesome than even I thought it would

I mean… I was sure it would be alright, but didn’t realize we’d be able to run a full 5 on 5 game (and thanks to Smeg for advising us of good ground rules to set it up… even if game one was the lowest scoring game in LL Softball history)... but that we’d run into those dudes that allowed us to play a full 10 on 10 game. And from what they’ve said, they like to come out each weekend, so chances are good we may run into them again and be able to get another full game going. This day exceeded my expectations by far.

I know Two R’s and Two L’s will be out of town one weekend, but I’d like to see another one put together. Hopefully we can get one on a weekend when the M’s are out of town and other people’s schedules are free, and we can get an even bigger turnout at the next softball game. At the least, it now looks like as few as 8-10 people can get an actual game going, which is great because I know low attendance deterred some people from going because they didn’t think we could get a game going.

by Gomez on Jul 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I know this coming weekend and maybe the following weekend will look bad

But the third weekend from now could work. I really want to do this, I miss LL softball.

JI/Robert '08!

by Fin on Jul 20, 2008 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm out of town for the first week of august.

So I’m out for those two weekends. If I can get my cousin reading this blog, he’ll be in probably.

Also, I’m going to take a picture of my hamburgerified hand. It’s kind of bad.

by Smegmalicious on Jul 21, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Gomez on Jul 21, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We can do LL boxing.

I have enough gear, aside from mouthpieces. It could be fun!

Also, my buddy Mauricio and I played Rugby in college, so we could organize touch (or contact) rugby. Touch Rugby is called Buggers…for exactly the reason you think.

by Smegmalicious on Jul 21, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs