LL Softball 8/14 (THU): VENUE CHANGE
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 12:42 PM PDT
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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
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Aug 4, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember: La Hacienda on Commercial.
Nothing to do with this post but, considering I won’t be in Seattle on 8/14, I felt the need to contribute in some way.
I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm personally more of a fan of Guadalajara Grill, which is about 1/4 mile south of La Hacienda, but both are delicious.
by Hustl504 on Aug 4, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The large amount of Salem people in this post is freaking me out a little.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will it help any that I will be in NOLA in 15 days?
by Hustl504 on Aug 5, 2008 2:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Restaurants are better here, anyway.
Finally, some recognition.
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 5, 2008 5:43 AM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
The Ram has nothing to do with Mexican food.
I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saying, if you're looking for food, and you're at Willamette...
by andrewgolfsalot on Aug 4, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, sorry, it was from an earlier conversation.
And there are Rams/Big Horns in the Seattle/Tacoma area, too.
TLsTRs already has lived in Salem…so we probably don’t need to tell him this, anyway.
I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand
by NOLAmarinergirl on Aug 4, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, aren't I late to the party?
by andrewgolfsalot on Aug 4, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just graduated from WU Undergrad in May
now I’m going across the street for a business degree.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Across Winter Street.
Atkinson.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sounds good, too!
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by wwbaker3 on Aug 4, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll play for that, too, unless we hear otherwise.
I will also add it to the top bar of the FanPost.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 4, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in!
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by wwbaker3 on Aug 4, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply 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 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 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 actions 0 recs
Will you get the chance to hang out with us?
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It surprises me a little that Smegmalicious and Camomilk have not yet gotten in on this
I imagine they’d both like to play again….
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 5, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you get so many freakin' injuries man?
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 AM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
We usually do 1 pm on weekend games
Is this still good for this Saturday?
by Gomez on Aug 6, 2008 8:31 AM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I can't make it to either games.
Next time for sure, though
by Jaejo on Aug 6, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Worrying about rain
is so… Californian. Don’t be a wuss.
by johnbai on Aug 8, 2008 12:09 AM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, ankle's healing nicely
If I’m allowed to play catcher, I can play Saturday.
by Gomez on Aug 7, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I know Goose's days off are earlier in the week rather than later, so it still might not have worked for him
Can’t really say for the others.
by Gomez on Aug 8, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figure also we still have about a week left, people are probably a little nervous about committments.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course we are, we're men.
if it was all women, there would be uniforms by now.
by wlad-o-matic on Aug 8, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do generally show up in uniform
but I argue that’s because I have baseball pants at home so I might as well use ‘em.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
If you go east on James St. from downtown, the ballpark will be on your right
as you go down the hill past Broadway.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For cross-streets, try Cherry and 12th.
James becomes Cherry after you cross Broadway going east.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 8, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much obliged gents.
See you tomorrow.
Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!
by TheBishop on Aug 8, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like I can't do Saturday unless it were later (am I hearing 1pm the time?) but in for Thursday @ 6pm!
by Smith18 on Aug 8, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Defensive pitcher, catcher and outfielders?
by Gomez on Aug 8, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with 12 players
you probably play 3 teams of 4. Two teams in the field, one at bat.
by johnbai on Aug 8, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
This man beats the shit out of the baseball
by Gomez on Aug 10, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Much to the chagrin of the greater Seattle U. student body.
Fuckin' Richie Sexson man!
by TheBishop on Aug 10, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
320 feet man.
With a softball. That does include the rolling. It’s 243 to the bushes and about 280 to the pavement in between the rows of cars.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Aug 11, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh I won't be able to make it after all. Sorry guys.
by Graham on Aug 9, 2008 5:12 AM PDT reply 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 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 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 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 up reply 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 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Looks like a neat park. have fun folks.
I’ll be in surgery! get my hand working!
I have eight watches. None of them are fake.
by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 12, 2008 2:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just get a mechanical hand... it would be way more awesomer.
by johnbai on Aug 12, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that might be cheaper too.
I have eight watches. None of them are fake.
by RafaelCarmona22 on Aug 12, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he never absentmindedly scratches his face
by Gomez on Aug 13, 2008 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or his nuts.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on Aug 13, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that the guy who ate his own arm off when it was caught in a crevice?
that has to be the most badass thing I’ve ever heard.
by johnbai on Aug 13, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A crevice?
Is that what we call coyote ugly these days?
by Gomez on Aug 13, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the guy. I have his book.
He’s pretty awesome.
by Smegmalicious on Aug 13, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply 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 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 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 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
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by wwbaker3 on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there
I count 10. Is that enough to play a game?
by Schaefer on Aug 14, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet tits I'm tired.
Yesterday's Pants
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by BrettJMiller on Aug 14, 2008 10:52 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Four times on a car.
Four bases on a field.
by Faux on Aug 15, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Proposed list of presents for Gomez for birthday/x-mas
Sweatpants, shorts, cleats, teeshirt, white socks.
by johnbai on Aug 15, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
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