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Scott Tait

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FresnoClovis, CA

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Men's 65

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March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Promoting Tournaments Will email you.
March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Looking for Information about Joining the SONOMA FOG. That was for NCSSA rosters.
March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Looking for Information about Joining the SONOMA FOG. Rosters for 2013 won't be up according to my source or 2 for about 3+ weeks... That in itself really sucks. I 'heard' its part politics and getting the info updated onto site(s). My view is it's taking too long for a paid item and politics should have no place in any of this.
March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Promoting Tournaments Marv, You guys do do a good job at it also. My only 'question' is the color scheme you have in the schedules with no "KEY" for it.
March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Promoting Tournaments My experience has been year to date you won't find that here* or in ncssa (CA). Back East it may be different. Maybe the light will shine through though, you never know. * you will find 'invited teams' as with the TOC, but that is not entered.
March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Mesquite TOC Give them about a week or so.
March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Promoting Tournaments Omar, I think it at least gives an idea how many will be there but the breakdown for placement could be totally different when done. Some look for team names thus the threads on who is going to x for this age rating. Look at the last one mixed brackets, thin brackets. You just never know even up to that day it starts. Even then it has changed. too many are in a comfort zone not wanting to play up as it were but hope to play down for an easier win as it were. How's the arm?
March 27, 2013 taits	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Promoting Tournaments My point of view on it. I have played seen & or been on teams that loose on purpose to get into losers bracket because of who entered knowing they could still win from that loss. They did too. But you never know. Known teams that entered not knowing who was coming yet bailed out because of only a couple of teams in bracket making it only a 'bragging rights win' not a real win with a 5-6 team division to play against. Ever hear someone say they won the event but only played 1 or maybe 2 teams of equal age & ratings? Also seen them leave because of who was also in the same division. This I do not understand but the low turnout, I do. Posting is usually around a week AFTER the cut off date for entry. Personally I like to see who is coming as well but the secrecy seems to work for them but also causes harm as I see it. Its cheaper to bail out and loose fee cost than making the trip and only playing maybe 1-2 other teams of your age and rating making it a not so great event even it you win. Sure you might "EARN" ha, ha, a ring in that, and they do, but is it really a win of stature or worthiness? Assn's don't really have the time to post the teams entered as they do it, but it could be better. This is why I like the threads about who is going to certain ones. More posts like that I think would help many on the fence to decide.
March 26, 2013 taits	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Mesquite TOC I agree on that last post. Those fields-parks are probably unmatched anywhere else.
March 25, 2013 taits	Topic: Bats Discussion: ASA Only? I've played in a couple 3 pitch leagues, but prefer 0-0 count. if I remember right you need to hit those ball in the lower half of the ball so it spins upwards. Did they move the plate to the outfield...lol... I don't like the idea of having to relearn how or where to hit a darn ball. Have fun doing what you do. The dream seam is a Worth fast pitch ball. Seams are larger.
March 25, 2013 taits	Topic: Bats Discussion: ASA Only? They use the so called hot dots here for events but imo they suck even thought I have seen some go over a 278 fence by 50-55 year old guys. Nothing spectacular but over none the less. There are a few bats that were "made" for the 52 cor balls, probable to get them within standards to pass. I guess this is what they call the evolution of bats. lmao. Here in league, they use a 'dream seam' ball ( not new here) I think a 44 cor, but it's dead after a inning or so. But we can this year at least until this week use some Sr bats in 50, 58's and 63+ teams. That said there were complaints on the bats. In 40's some illegal ones were also found being used by 3 guys. Not sure is trying to use better bats (NON ASA or USSSA or otherwise altered. So I think the rules will change to lessor bats this or next week. No one has been hit or hurt league is league..RECREATIONAL guys mostly. A 40's bracket team, only one team but has some 50's on it. I too have a pile of bats as well as balls. Still have an alloy or 2 with wrapper on as well as composites you don't see being used cause everyone us keeping up with the Joneses. My experience has been: Bats can be made to fit within specific specs. Balls also, but difference is with them you can order xx\xxx ball and have the stamp made to say what ever you want. That is all part of marketing.
March 24, 2013 taits	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Blood Clot ALERT!! Had the pop also, was my hamstring. Leg went black and blue. Some times one can stretch it but not tear it, according to my Dr. You do not want the tear. What ever, stretch before games, I never did before. Best wishes on the healing journey, it isn't fun.
March 24, 2013 taits	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Team Raking Orv, I'll send you an email. But that's good advice from Ed which I'll reiterate.
March 24, 2013 taits	Topic: Bats Discussion: ASA Only? ASA bats are good most anywhere, but you should check with the TD to be sure. No one like surprises. ASA is usually 98 not 1.20. Many 1.20 bats are as good as 1/21. Some 1.21 bats are not as good as some 1.20 bats as well.
March 24, 2013 taits	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Blood Clot ALERT!! Tater50, These kind of info post help many I'd think, one never knows what just might happen to them. I go in for shots in my knees and inquire about replacements which one is very questionable because of the break the leg suffered in '78. Stay healthy, its really all we have going for us.
March 24, 2013 taits	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Blood Clot ALERT!! Any sign as to what may have caused the clot? I've had a abscess from a hit I took in my leg and whole leg was as described, RED. Almost lost it.
March 24, 2013 taits	Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Softball Situation in Oregon Check out the link and go through the rosters and contact team mgrs in your age bracket, if there. Or they may get you another way to get info. There is allso the assn in WA. I'm sure they would know about also. http://ncssa.info/rosters/rosterFrame.php?year=2012 This is the original site link, but has not been kept up for about a year now because the politics within the assn after the web master passed on. New site is in same disaccord mess.
March 23, 2013 taits	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The SSUSA Corkmobile Click on the red truck and get his number and call him. or use the email addy there. nothing posted as I can see.
March 17, 2013 taits	Topic: Bats Discussion: Monsta Fossil I was aware of the post wording. Post was not aimed at any particular person but rather to all post of 400+- foot shots. I know it is possible, but who is out there measuring then over and fences during a game? I've watched the HR competitions and watched them fly over stadiums. But these are apples and orange comparisons. In my book, if its not on the general market & readily available to everyone, its all hype or looking for a job selling some These bats may be good then again they may not last either. Time and real feedback is the tell all, but not a month out of the gate. The GSC, it's been 4 years. Bs on that one.
March 16, 2013 taits	Topic: Bats Discussion: Monsta Fossil That's a good years worth of wear. not sure I believe the distance though. But what ever it it goes over that's good enough. I don't know any softball fields that large.

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