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LL Softball, 8/9

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All right, since none of you fuckers took my suggestion I'll just have to take the initiative. August 9th is the Sunday after the USSM/LL gathering at Safeco, and it seems like the perfect time to organize a softball game. God knows they've been put together enough times before, and they always seem to be a hit. Come play and find out where you fit in between Robert and Matthew on the ascending spectrum of athletic ability!

So uh. Location ideas? Roll call?

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I'm in!

As for locations, here is a list of Seattle city parks with softball fields. Cal Anderson is nice but there are often league/SU games on Sundays.

I don’t really care where it is since I can drive, but it might be best to play somewhere contral and close to major buslines.

by Aaron Campeau on Jul 16, 2009 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm in!

Just keep us all updated

by mvjournal on Jul 16, 2009 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

We were equally at fault on that one

And I was really sick that day so you’re a meanie for picking on me

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Jul 16, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a helmet for you!

Maybe we’ll finally get that whole “buying you a drink” thing caught up.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2009 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

They're not all that soft.

I have a dark yellow and purple softball-sized wound on my stomach to prove it.

You could easily break a nose and shatter an eye socket with a well (or poorly?) placed ball hit back at the pitcher. Pitching softball is a much more dangerous activity than people realize.

by FWombat on Jul 16, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes it his. 40 ft from the batter who has hitting control FTL!

I almost took one in the face last year 3 weeks before my wedding. It hit me in the right shoulder and ricochet into right field over the 2b head.

I said “fuck this” and DH’d the rest of the season.

NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!

by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 16, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where is that one?

I want to say the one across the street is called Fountain Springs or something similar. Now that I’m thinking about it, however, it might be little league size. I know that there are high-school-sized fields over by Westwood Village, about 3-4 miles away from here, on the edge of White Center….

~I'm on the DA~

by section331 on Jul 16, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fairmont Springs, maybe?

There are swings and a diamond, that’s all I know…

~I'm on the DA~

by section331 on Jul 16, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I have a car

So if necessary, I can go wherever. Fremont is not far – plus, I can go to Smokin’ Pete’s and pick up something to eat.

~I'm on the DA~

by section331 on Jul 17, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll definitely be there

This’ll be the first LL Softball I’ll have been able to attend, so I’m really looking forward to it

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Jul 16, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm in.

I also think (sorry Eric!) that katal is a better low end of the spectrum of athletic ability.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jul 16, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you kindly, Jeff.

Somehow, on at least three separate occassions during the game, my poor athletic ability is going to cause the bat to fly out of my hands and towards Brett Miller.

by katal on Jul 16, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   7 recs

I will absolutely deserve it.

But I will still probably give you some good-natured ribbing.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jul 17, 2009 2:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Who knew they had the internet there too?

wonders never cease.

But seriously, katal, GO BE ON YOUR HONEYMOON. We’ll still be here when you get back.

Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.

by pdb on Jul 17, 2009 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah what the hell are you doing posting?

It’s 6pm. Shouldn’t you be in a pub by now?

Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.

by pdb on Jul 17, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

Just had to get my family out to grab a meal, then I went to the pubs until midnight, came back to watch Felix...

loaded the MLB.tv window, saw a few pitches of the game, then, uh-oh, more drunk than I thought I was, passed out, woke up now and checked the box score. I now feel EnglishMariner’s pain.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jul 17, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn't trying to be a dick, just messing around.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jul 17, 2009 2:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Count me in as well

unless over 18 people respond with a ‘yes’.
Put me in the low end of the athletic ability section as well (with regards to softball anyways).

by PlaySportsinSeattle on Jul 16, 2009 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Well I need to know where first and time as well so I can plan this out via the bus.

Dammit for not being old enough to own a car and drive.

Also any one have a spare glove I kinda… misplaced mine after baseball season.

You got slurved!

Hehehe Mark Reynolds is so awesome.

by Slurvey on Jul 16, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm game.

Haven’t played ball in a couple of years but I used to be pretty not-terrible.

by Vatinius on Jul 16, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I wish I lived in the Seattle area.

Would have been fun.

"You're so beautiful. You could be a part-time model, but you'd probably still have to keep your normal job."

by nickmo on Jul 16, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Hope to see the double play twins this year!

But in all seriousness, I am pumped. I am sure it will be a good turnout since Jeff is the one arranging this.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 16, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I've been working on a knockoff of the '89 Topps set

but “Lookout Landing” is a fucking long thing to have written down there.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was looking through present day trading cards online.

I had no idea they photoshopped the uniform onto the players that went to another team during the offseason. Looks a bit tacky to me.

For example, this Griffey one here looks totally shopped.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 17, 2009 1:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

That's because it is.

And badly. The Mariners road uniform has piping.

Most players who were traded got new pictures taken of them at Spring Training.

This year’s Aaron Heilman card is interesting, actually, because on the front they have him with the Cubs w/a spring training photo. On the back, it says he’s a Mariner.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2009 1:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

I am in, but I can't play softball to save my life.

I fear hatred if I am on a team. Instead, I offer to make much food for all and fill the important role of “bleacher seat warmer”.

by royalcurve on Jul 16, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I would do this

if infrequent posters are welcome.

by Gihyou on Jul 16, 2009 11:14 PM PDT reply actions  

HEY GUYS HOW ABOUT WE PLAY IN KENT?

Not. I might go, depending on work. These will be much easier to attend when I’m going to school in Seattle and not living in the suburbs.

Also, I may suck.

by Mariner John on Jul 16, 2009 11:54 PM PDT reply actions  

That date is actually in between baseball games that I'm in.

Of course, I have a baseball swing now, not a softball swing, but what the hell.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2009 12:59 AM PDT reply actions  

Just as a general heads-up

WingMasters in Ballard plays all the Mariners games, as far as I know. I don’t know if there is a park near there, but they do play the games, there’s a full bar, etc. It’s my understanding that softball is always better with beer….

If I manage to make it, however, I’m just going to watch. I bat negative Mendoza. You could give me a plank and pitch a beach ball at me, and I’d still strike out; think Richie Sexson with boobs.

~I'm on the DA~

by section331 on Jul 17, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Nearby ....

radiating outwards …. Ballard playfield, Interbay, Woodland Park, Greenlake, BF Day, Magnolia…..

I’d join you in sedentary cheerleading activities.

by msb on Jul 17, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

No worries

Are you two also going to the USSM thinger the day before?

~I'm on the DA~

by section331 on Jul 18, 2009 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be sure to wear my dress with the high collar

And bustle.

Wait, this would be way more interesting if we played baseball like on that one Conan O’Brien episode….

~I'm on the DA~

by section331 on Jul 19, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Finally, a gathering on Sunday!!!

In the words of the great Michael Jackson…I’ll be there!

The good thing about having sex with pregnant chicks is that they cant get pregnant.

by RED29 on Jul 17, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

RRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDD!!!!!

And word is Beltre’s coming back in September! What a great day!

by Decatur on Jul 17, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

If the site has not been decided

we should consider whether or not the field has an OF fence. Being able to hit it over the fence was one of the more fun parts about playing at Seattle U last year, but Bobby Morris playfield has no fence, and I’m pretty sure Judkins doesn’t have one up either.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I agree.

The SU field is very easy to get to from the freeway. I will take up Aaron’s offer though if we decide to meet anywhere else.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 17, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah me too.

It doesn’t really matter to me where we play, as it’s all Seattle to me.

by Mariner John on Jul 18, 2009 2:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

Are new/infrequent posters welcome?

If not, I’ll still come because I want to see Jeff hit a dinger.

The Yankees suck-a-doodle-doo!

by JamMasterJesus on Jul 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't imagine new/infrequent posters being unwelcome.

In other words, you should come and expect to play.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

More like pointing to Mt. Rainier as he hits it out.

Or we could have the awkwardly silent “jump on Jeff at home plate” like we did last year.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 18, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're welcome, Jeff

Commited and playing (24):
Jeff
acblue
Robert
FWombat
mvjournal
Decatur
NOLAmarinergirl
Tootthekazoo
Fin
BrettJMiller
PlaySportsinSeattle
Slurvey?
Jaejo
Vatinus
okdan
Sportszilla?
AtomicGarden
Gihyou
Mariner John
Two R’s and Two L’s
Kirkharbaugh
serotonein
RED29
JamMasterJesus

Commited to sitting on the sidelines(4):
Sec 108
royalcurve
msb
section331

This should be a great turnout!

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 17, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Good lord, 13 a side?

That’s going to be nuts if everybody shows.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 17, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

You always have to count that at least a couple won't show.

But yea, I don’t know, we may have to rotate or something.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 17, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd say dibs I Jim Joyce

but I’d like to keep my vocal cords intact.

by msb on Jul 18, 2009 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Is he the one that shrills at every strike?

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 18, 2009 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

You know, someone mentioned hand-operated scoreboard in this thread

I’m going to have to see if we still have that hunk of junk downstairs at my house. We might be able to do something interesting and dorky.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 18, 2009 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately, it looks like my parents either took it apart, got rid of it, or both.

Frankly, the thing wasn’t very readable, but it would have been fun to have around.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 18, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Scoreboard has been acheived.

I’m now working on making score panels for it. I’m going to test its usefulness this afternoon.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 25, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Awesome.

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Jul 25, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, the scoreboard worked ok

so long as someone operates it. It’s a pretty easy thing to work with; I have number panels that go as high as 27.

Photobucket

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Amazing.

The Yankees suck-a-doodle-doo!

by JamMasterJesus on Jul 29, 2009 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hot damn, dude

Looks awesome. I’m glad I jokingly told you to bring a scoreboard

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Jul 29, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

It helps that I'm playing ball with regularity.

So the work I put into this isn’t going to be just for a one-off event.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 29, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

My dad actually built the whole thing about a decade ago.

The paint job I just did the other day. You can have a look at it at the event if you want to check it out. Right now, I’m extremely happy with the paint.

If I were making another scoreboard, I would format it a little bit differently.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 29, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I will try to make it to the event, but I can't make any guarantees.

Hopefully you will allow last minute arrivals if it comes down to it. But I think I will make a scoreboard like that for next season, that’s awesome.

by d0nkey on Jul 29, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also, forgot to mention.

Neither Matthew nor Graham is on that list. Are they going to show up?

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 18, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

And I'll actually have another person with me

I’m sure there will be a few that end up unable to make it, so it should balance ok. If we honestly end up with 25 or so, then we’ll have to sub people out to enjoy some sideline alcohol consumption or something

I want to poop at your house - Thingray

by tootthekazoo on Jul 18, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

I am down for alcohol consumption.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 18, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

There´s also Katal + 1.

Laura always hits better than I do, so I have that to look forward to.

by katal on Jul 18, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry about that.

I never saw a confirmation comment from you. But then again, never quite saw one from Robert, it was just implied that he was going to be there.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 18, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

So a quick update then.

Commited and playing (30!):
Jeff
acblue
Robert
FWombat
mvjournal
Decatur
NOLAmarinergirl
Tootthekazoo
Fin
BrettJMiller
PlaySportsinSeattle
Slurvey?
Jaejo
Vatinus
okdan
Sportszilla?
AtomicGarden
Gihyou
Mariner John
Two R’s and Two L’s
Kirkharbaugh
serotonein
RED29
JamMasterJesus
Graham
Matthew
Katal+1
Eyebrows
Fuzz

Commited to sitting on the sidelines(4):
Sec 108
royalcurve
msb
section331

If we convinced the four sitting out to play and got atleast two more, we could even have two simultaneous games going (9 to a team, I know softball is 10, but I think 9 could do), we could even have a little playoff series!

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 19, 2009 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

For simultaneous games we'd need two fields.

Woodland Park has four fields that all have fences, and plenty of parking. Any other parks with multiple playfields?

by Jaejo on Jul 20, 2009 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's 99% sure I'll have a +1, and maybe a spectator.

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

by BrettJMiller on Jul 21, 2009 3:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

How does this sort of thing work?

Do you reserve a field, or do you trust to fate and hope for a nearby bar?

by msb on Jul 18, 2009 9:19 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm 19 if that helps.

Gregabble is 17, but I’m not sure if he’ll be there.

The Yankees suck-a-doodle-doo!

by JamMasterJesus on Jul 18, 2009 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm younger than both Griffin and Coach by a few months.

Soooooo…..

Career Safeco Record: 6-1 (3 of which were started by Felix)

by .Taylor on Aug 1, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

All right, all right, I'll come. Just go easy, I'm the Cedeno type on offense.

Career Safeco Record: 6-1 (3 of which were started by Felix)

by .Taylor on Jul 28, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sooo....I'll be there.

However, I don’t want to be Branyan-shifted on, because I can and will go oppo on you fuckers. And second…

I don't care how well he does for the M's...FUCK ENDY CHAVEZ

by Fuzz on Jul 18, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

How would you guys feel about a USSM mod showing up?

I’d have to go out and get a glove, I’m assuming there’d be enough bats around that I can borrow one. I haven’t played softball in years but this sounds like fun.

by Jeff Nye on Jul 19, 2009 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

You should.

I don’t think we are discriminating against anyone here.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 19, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just leave the brackets at home.

Seriously, though, you should definitely come. That would be really cool.

by Decatur on Jul 19, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure people will bring extra gloves.

I’m going to bring my extra if I can get my original glove back (left it at my out-of-state brother’s house, but I should get it back this weekend).

by PlaySportsinSeattle on Jul 20, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Reserving fields costs a little bit of money.

Although I bet everyone who comes would be willing to kick in a buck or two (and if we have enough people, that’s all it’d take)

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 19, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

That would be cool.

Maybe then you can send your photos over to Daniel (Two R’s and Two L’s) and he can photoshop the LL trading cards.

2009 Safeco Field Record: 5-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 9-4

by Fin on Jul 19, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great, now I gotta come up with another design.

Thanks for the work.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 19, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not that much work.

Maybe 20 minutes if you wanted to create a totally over-complicated card with way too may visual elements. Like this one.

by Vatinius on Jul 19, 2009 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

That's like part '87 Topps, part '97 Metal series.

I was mostly joking about the “work,” by the way. Graphic design is one of my hobbies.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 20, 2009 6:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of photographs

If I am able to make it, I would also be taking pictures (most likely) and they would also most likely wind up on my blog – at least some of them might, it does involve baseball-ish things and is somewhat Mariners-esque. If anyone seriously objects to that, my email is in my profile, and please let me know. I have no wish to alienate anyone.

Also, are there going to be team names, or is it taken quite that seriously?

~I'm on the DA~

by section331 on Jul 19, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Sometimes there's team names, but they're not thought up ahead of time

last year we had a game between Team Tractor and the Orange Cones.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains. -- P&P&Z

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Jul 19, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently we also had the team names of

Team Rays and Team Awesome.
I remember BJM picking Rays, but Team Awesome seems kind of lame and unoriginal.

by PlaySportsinSeattle on Jul 20, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm in for photos as well

Dunno if I will dig out the old Canon though ….

by msb on Jul 20, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'll play...

if I’m still in town.

TouchMyIchiro

by brayden04 on Jul 19, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions