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LL Softball 8/14 (THU): VENUE CHANGE

All right, so I am leaving town on the 16th for Salem to work on a Masters, but I want to get one more softball out of you guys.

Play begins at 6pm and will end when we deem that it has been completed.

CHANGED LOCATION: Thursday's games will be played at Cal Anderson Park (Corner of Pine & 11th, 6 blocks North of the Seattle U. field. map here. There is parking on 11th Ave.)

I hope y'all who didn't show up on Saturday get a chance for Thursday, we're supposed to have weather in the low 80s and sunny, not the somewhat rainy crap we had to deal with on Saturday.

Sat. Aug. 9 Recap: We were a bit short on people on Saturday, so we mostly spent time taking batting practice. We also could not use the regular softball field since the groundskeepers there must have been Team Tractor fans and dumped a load of dirt at the second base position and put other tractor-like devices on the field. That's mostly the reason for the move, we're likely to get a field we can use at Cal Anderson.

In the meantime, Luke, who posted below, absolutely beasted softballs in batting practice from the southeast corner of the field over the fence on the southwest side, into the parking lot of the Seattle U. building, as the ball rolled into the lobby of said building, roughly 320 feet away. That was probably the highlight of the day; hope to see you on Thursday!

Thu. Aug. 14 (Total: 8 + 1)

Two Rs And Two Ls
Baker
Brett
Fuzz
Wlad-o-matic
J.W. Pezzino (+1?)
Smith18
Gomez
Mariner John (+1)

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Why the hell not

I’m in

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 4, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyone up for softball on 8/9? I'd have at least two takers (me and a buddy)

as we’ll be up in Seattle on the 9th for the Rays game.

Also, best of luck at Willamette. I grew up in Salem and have since moved away, but I think you’ll enjoy it.

La Hacienda is alright, but you can do better. The Ram directly accross the street from Willamette which I think has since been renamed Big Horn Brewery has some nice beer selections as well as a very tasty burger.

by andrewgolfsalot on Aug 4, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that sounds good, too!

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 4, 2008 1:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm in!

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 4, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm in for the Thursday game

but since i’m playing in NABA and have a double-dip on sunday, i don’t think i can get both days off this weekend

by Fuzz on Aug 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So I am a very infrequent poster

And as I live in Kitsap County I don’t often find myself around Seattle U but I’ll be in Seattle on Saturday. Would having a noob be a buzzkill or can I throw my hat into the ring?

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 4, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My ankle is demanding I not commit

It is healing and rehabbing but slowly. Little setbacks here and there.

by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 6:16 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How do you get so many freakin' injuries man?

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by BrettJMiller on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Some people are fucking the man

The man is proverbially fucking me.

(The ankle I hurt before the last softball hasn’t quite healed yet. I think I aggravated it during the game.)

by Gomez on Aug 6, 2008 8:29 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

New guy here, but I'd like to play.

Thursday would work. I may be able to bring a co-worker along as well.

I haven’t swung a bat in a while. Anyone know of any batting cages near Kent/Covington? Would like to get into the cage so I don’t overly embarass myself out there.

by J.W. Pezzino on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They've got some at the Family Fun Center in Renton, but that's the best I've got for you.

Really, it is unlikely you’re going to embarrass yourself any more than the rest of us do.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 11:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Deanna used to stump for the Bullwinkle batting cages

But yeah, if you know how to swing a bat effectively and make reasonable contact, you’re probably ahead of half of us if ability. We’ll probably take a bit of BP before the game too.

by Gomez on Aug 5, 2008 11:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My brother's friend lives in Covington and he plays seriously on a team

I could ask him….he played 6 games (8am to after 10pm) last Saturday i hear!!!

by Smith18 on Aug 6, 2008 1:18 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Very real chance of me coming to play!

Saturday I am thinking yes and my bro may even come if invited

Thursday I could come if it is scheduled after work…so like after 4pmish…my schedule varies

by Smith18 on Aug 6, 2008 1:17 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Never been to a LL softball event before

but I’d like to join on Saturday. Has a time been determined yet?

by mr.smartypants on Aug 6, 2008 2:25 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would suggest so,

but it was andrewgolfsalot who brought it up, so I think he should make the final ruling.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 6, 2008 9:02 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can't do Thur, might do Sat

watch the forecast though. Early reports say rain possible on Saturday.

by Matthew on Aug 7, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Worrying about rain

is so… Californian. Don’t be a wuss.

by johnbai on Aug 8, 2008 12:09 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd play in a drizzle or a light rain

FWIW they’ve eased back on the morning forecast to ‘mostly cloudy’ for Saturday.

by Gomez on Aug 8, 2008 8:19 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Btw, where are all the people

that insisted on playing on a weekday evening because they can never make weekend games?

Where the hell are they now?

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are twisting on the spit

that rotates on the 6th level of firey hell… along with Richard Nixon and all the other lying bastards.

by johnbai on Aug 8, 2008 12:09 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As someone with his LL Softball cherry still intact

Could someone provide with approximate cross streets for the field?

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 8, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We played an interesting game of 5v5 last time

and 7v7 is pretty obvious (batting team sends out a pitcher and a catcher), but what do you do if it’s 6v6?

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm an outfielder looking to play

I will be there on Sat. See ya on the field

by luke k on Aug 8, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and softball

including 2 that cleared the 25 foot fence, the bushes behind it, the parking lot, and rolled into the lobby of a motel (dorm?).

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 10, 2008 12:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i'm in!

dang it.. im still in ohio. maybe in 2010 eh?

by marinerschas2 on Aug 11, 2008 8:02 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wasn't there talks of

moving the Thursday evening game to Cal Anderson on Broadway and Pike?

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 11, 2008 8:40 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

*Sigh*

You Seattle residents and your ability to get to softball fields without ferries.

Wish I could be there. Hopefully the next weekend game.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 11, 2008 10:13 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was good to meet you Bishop!

Your own prodigious blasts from the left side should also be recognized. You came in second in the Homerun derby afterall.

by johnbai on Aug 11, 2008 3:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Likewise

It was good to meet you (Not just Jonbai but all). I now am one hour of Capitol Hill parking and one quality beer recommendation indebted to the readers of Lookout Landing.

Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!

by TheBishop on Aug 11, 2008 4:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My ankle exploded last week while trail running.

If I can use it, I’ll come play, but if not, I’m out.

by Smegmalicious on Aug 11, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey, welcome to the club!

I’m just now able to get around on mine without residual distress.

by Gomez on Aug 11, 2008 2:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mine swelled up to about softball size and had some awesome bruising.

I’ve never really sprained an ankle before, but I basically never swell from injuries so this scares me. I also heard a very loud POP when it happened, it sounded like a gunshot.

I’m going to experiment with taping it and see what I can come up with though.

by Smegmalicious on Aug 11, 2008 2:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AYE

I don’t think mine popped. Does it hurt even when you’re not putting any weight on it?

by Gomez on Aug 11, 2008 2:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can walk some and the swelling and bruising are mostly gone now.

I haven’t tested it for fear that any little thing will re aggravate it. I also have no health insurance now, so it’s all self treatment for me!

by Smegmalicious on Aug 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh man, I am sorry to hear that.

I hope you get to come hang out though, if not play; this is the last game I get to participate in until next season.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah... the beer afterwards is almost as good as the game

I might be able to make it to the Thursday night game… but I have to leave at 8pm for basketball.

by johnbai on Aug 11, 2008 4:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll plan on being there on Thursday

Saturday’s home run derby was fun, even though I was massively outmatched. Hopefully we’ll have enough for a game this time.

by Schaefer on Aug 11, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I probably won't make it

unless I can somehow get way ahead in my work schedule by then.

by camomilk on Aug 13, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm out, guys, sorry.

The ankle is somewhat better, but I have to go to Whistler to help my gf and her company sell crap to mountain bikers.

sigh

by Smegmalicious on Aug 13, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry guys...

Can’t make tomorrow after all. My co-worker bailed and my company is having a all-day softball tournament on Saturday that would be wise for me to attend. Since my out of shape behind can only really take one day of ball, I’ll have to do that one instead.

I’ll be keeping my eyes out for the next one though, sounds like you guys have a blast.

by J.W. Pezzino on Aug 13, 2008 10:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm still on for tonight regardless of number of players.

It’ll be a damn fine day out there; hopefully we can attract some stragglers.

If you have an extra glove (or two), it may behoove you to bring it.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 14, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm still coming... and I think my friend Bob might show up

But I have to leave right at 8pm and head for my basketball night.

by johnbai on Aug 14, 2008 1:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet tits I'm tired.

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

by BrettJMiller on Aug 14, 2008 10:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm also beat

I think the game being midweek, after a full day, added to the bushwhack.

by Gomez on Aug 15, 2008 8:14 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I purpose keeping the games on weekends

simply because all the people that said they can’t make it on weekends didn’t make it yesterday either. Excuses excuses, people.

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 15, 2008 9:37 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's fine

This weekday game was an experiment in any case.

I fielded like crap and couldn’t get any power on my swing. As much as I loathe making excuses, it was at the end of a long workday, and the tread on my right shoe was coming off, which didn’t help. Time for new running shoes! (or cleats: as much as we play, they may not be a bad investment)

by Gomez on Aug 15, 2008 9:49 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Y'all are going to need another set of bases, too

or make sure Smegmalicious shows up to any and all future events. I’m taking my bases and going home (to Oregon).

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 15, 2008 9:59 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There's that Mastercard commercial

Where the bases are like chairs, windows, cars…something liek that in diff countries

by Smith18 on Aug 15, 2008 3:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fuck that. Stirrups.

I rock the high socks, but someone’s got to get out there with the stirrups.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 15, 2008 10:46 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm just hoping for something other than

khaki slacks, keyring, tennis shoes, polo shirt.

by johnbai on Aug 15, 2008 11:12 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha I fielded, threw, and hit like CRAP (sorry guys)

No excuses except I just need to play more…and I could be in better shape that’s for sure.
It is a good amount of exercise after a workday but sometimes it’s harder for me after sleeping in and being lazy all day so not sure that was the issue for me

by Smith18 on Aug 15, 2008 4:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shall we set up another game?

Potentially the final LL softball game of the season?

Let’s see if there’s enough interest for a Saturday afternoon game on 8/24.

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by wwbaker3 on Aug 16, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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