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Greg Thomas
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| Jan. 14, 2009 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston has closed There is no doubt that softball is alive and ready to play in Houston. Firemans EarlyBird in Pasadena, Tx(east of Houston) is closed. Toooo many teams. It's teams and players like this that make softball so much fun. Jim and I are proud to be a small part of it. Will see all the teams (26) Feb. 21 and 22. Good luck to all. GT |
| Jan. 9, 2009 GT | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: I was killed last night. #6. Kipper Mease is Feb. 21 and 22. Jim Tharp and I are running it. Looking like it will hit 2 days, since I am getting so many teams that want to play. Trying to keep it to one day, but it would be all day Saturday If we did. Glad your coming. Should be a good one. Be nice to see a lot of the out of town guys that are coming. Good way to start the year. Ya Ed(Dallas Spurs) even you. See you guys soon. GT |
| Jan. 4, 2009 GT | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Input on a ruling Strange to say the least. Have two divisons. Winner of one division gets awards and winner of other division gets awards. If that is the important issue here. Might even get some upsets. Otherwise, your roster is your team. Whether they show or not shouldn't be a league concern. Now, was this announced before or after the draft? That would have an affect on the draft. Think you'll need more info to get a good solid reply from most. Now a days, anything is possible in a senior softball activity. This is a new one though. Good luck PS How did so many good players get on the top three teams, that the other five need runs? Something missing here. Just my 2 cents though. GT |
| Dec. 30, 2008 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston EarlyBird-2009 Frank, got ya down. Think I might be familar with this team. You probably forgot the name Jim. C. lol Correct me if I am wrong on that one. Not a problem. This bracket is really looking good. Should be a lot of fun. I will contact you over the weekend, but your all set. Glad to have you guys. We'll only expect 10 runs. Tell your guys it wil be good to see them all. Happy New Years. |
| Dec. 29, 2008 GT | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Looking for a team in NW Houston (Katy, Bear Creek Area) Hi CJ, Give me a call and I think I can help you help locally. Live fairly close to you. Greg Thomas 281 468 7545 Welcome to Houston. |
| Dec. 23, 2008 GT | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Rule Chaanges discussion Robo2, I know one tournament director that was never contacted, so can't advise how many if any. Can only say for sure, I know one. Not in favor of these rules. As a AAA team, was not uncommon to play Major Plus and / or Major teams. Don't look forward to more up the middle that already come. Have no idea how these rule changes will affect that. Only time will tell. Again, I will say, not as worried about the ball and bat as I am with field condition and weather. Sunny days with sun in your eyes or a reflection off the building behind the backstop bother me more. Hope my insurance is paid up. See a lot of you soon, mostly in Texas though. GT Keep an eye on the Storm- |
| Dec. 23, 2008 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston EarlyBird-2009 Armiho, that will be fine. Combine and come join us for a fun and enjoyable time. Great way to start the season. 60's bracket is looking good. Should be interesting. Will be in touch. Happy Holidays and lets all say a prayer for our military men/women that won't be home for Christmas. GT |
| Dec. 21, 2008 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston EarlyBird-2009 Frank, fee is $150.00 four(4) games round robin. Usually done in one day, but will depend on number of teams. Starting to get a lot of 60's . Early in Jan. will know much more. Also, we pay the umps. Can't beat this deal. 4 games and umps included. Lot of fun and you'll run acorss old friends , since I get many from SA , CC and Austin. Glad you'll be joining us. Just need to know for sure age and what ranking you'll be. Also, a team name would be good. Let Ed bring enough beer for everyone. I hear he is loaded. See you guys soon. Thanks. GT PS I can help you out with a starting time. early or later, let me know. |
| Dec. 19, 2008 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston EarlyBird-2009 TT. Thanks. Hope you make it down. Load up the truck(Ed will have at least one for each of you) and come have some fun. I think I know a place where we can get a second one . Happy Holidays |
| Dec. 18, 2008 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston EarlyBird-2009 Hey Frank. Jim Tharp and I are more then happy running tournaments at Kipper Mease. When you have a minute, call me at 281 468 7545. Happy Holidays |
| Dec. 17, 2008 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston EarlyBird-2009 This is a non-qualifier. Its just a fun get ready for the year tournament. Takes a lot of gumption to use my thread and advertise for a different tournament. Most of you know I ran the first 4 tournaments at Bayland and put out the adveritsement for the 5th. A bit tacky I must say. Happy Holidays all and see you in the new year. |
| Dec. 16, 2008 GT | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Houston EarlyBird-2009 Put this one on your tournament list. Houston(Pasadena) 6th Annual EarlyBird tournament at Kipper Mease field, Feb. 21 and possibly 22nd(depends on how many teams) Pasadena,Tx., east of Houston. Great way to start your season. This is a fun tournament. 4 game guarantee. And you can't beat the price. For more info contact: Greg Thomas----281-468=7545 Jim Tharp---832-444-1350 Get the rust out and start your season with us. Happy Holidays To All PS No DBO Teams range from AA to MajorPlus. |
| Dec. 8, 2008 GT | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: A different DOB structure Let me get this straight. A ball up the middle with a runner on first. No play made . Double play. omg What has softball come to? Someone is ruining this game. I for one will check with a TD before going to any tournament and if they have such a stupid rule as this, my team isn't traveling or at least I am not. I would hope many others would feel the same way. I can stay in Houston, run local tournaments and enjoy the game the way its suppose to be played. Sorry, guys, this one is burning a hole in me. Just tired of all this up the middle stuff. TD, just let me know what the rules are and I/my team will decide to come or not. Thats probably the best way to handle it. Just my 2 cents. GT Houston/hmmmmm maybe Austin |
| Oct. 30, 2008 GT | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Up the Middle Pitchers don't remember? wow. A pitcher who doesn't have a good memory should be doing something else. Plus, just expect it up the middle everytime. If I play a new team once, I'll remember where a guy likes to hit. Your not going to be right 100% of the time, but a good/smart pitcher remembers batters preferences. PS May I never see a screen placed on the infield in softball. Everyone have a great time wherever your playing the rest of the year. GT |
| Oct. 27, 2008 GT | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: BAN THE ULTRA Ok guys, I surrender. Least we are talking softball. Good luck to all playing in November someplace. |
| Oct. 27, 2008 GT | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: BAN THE ULTRA My first home run, out ot the park, 300 foot fence, was with a DeMarini 28 oz. Don't need an Ultra 2, but until everyone stops using them, have to keep up with the Jones's. Anyone have an original DeMarinni for sale? PS A ball off a DeMarini will get to the pitcher just about as fast as a Ultra 2. We use whats legal. GT |
| Oct. 27, 2008 GT | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SYNVISC KNEE INJECTIONS Sorry to dampen all the good comments. Had the 3 shots and didn't do me any good. Everything doesn't work for everyone. Wish you good luck. GT Houston |
| Oct. 22, 2008 GT | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pitcher Protection Rule We've been over this one so many times. Pitch and take your chances. If your not happy with that, don't pitch. Since being in senior softball, I have pitched against every dvision possible. Ya, even when I play 2A, we played major plus teams and still do now in 3A. I don't need a rule to protect me. I do that. I don't need a screen.(Might as well put a dress on me also). Lets put this to rest. If a solution hasn't been found by now, there isn't one. The lighting problems is more of a problem. Balls in the sun? Balls in badly lite fields? Balls of the bat where the background is not helpful to a pitcher. These are important. Just my 2cents. Greg Thomas Christian Brothers Automotive Houston, Tx |
| Sept. 27, 2008 GT | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Looking for a competitive 60's AAA or Major team Rabbitt. Doesn't Indiana border Texas. I know we stretch pretty far. We can always use a Rabbitt on our team. Good luck |
| Aug. 29, 2008 GT | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Sept 11 - 14 Tournament in Dalton (SPA) cpope, be glad to get that kraut for you. I'll borrow some cash from TT. Plain dog and gatorade is my limit. lol. I'll look for you or you can find me with Christian Brothers Automotive. Good chance we will play each other. We always end up playing Teeters so I know I will see TT.Look forward to meeting you and rest of your team. We play ball all winter in Houston, come join us in Feb. Good luck in Ga.(except against us lol). You to TT. See you all there. GT |
