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| Oct. 22, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Major 55's going to Phoenix? So Cal 55's are going. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55 - Major |
| Oct. 12, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Is SSUSA trying to go too far? Mike, Very well put, a well thought out, well written verbal lashing if you will. Sadly, I doubt it will have any effect on this individual as he'll most likely move on to the next thread to hijack and voice his repetitive nonsense about the nature of the SSUSA game and events, none of which he even patronizes. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55 - Major |
| Oct. 9, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 2012 vegas worlds In our third game Friday at Cheyenne, out of position 2B umpire calls one of our players out for missing the 2B bag, which he clearly stepped right on, even showing the ump his cleat print. We ask for help from home plate ump and he says not his call...third out inning over. On our way out to field, player says to home plate umpire, "how can he make that call?". Home plate ump responds to player across the diamond with "do better next time". Really? I told him his job was to call balls and strikes and not add his personal commentary, to which he replied, "I'm a grown ass man" SSUSA, I understand this tourney drew more teams than ever before. Maybe next year, we can do better with some of the umpiring crews. |
| Oct. 2, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 55 Major Division - Omega QSE Champions Mike, I know many of the guys from NCI and was sorry to hear what occurred. I'm sure this single event affected the entire NCI team negatively, and made a otherwise great softball weekend end badly for you and your teammates. From a sportsmanship standpoint, embarrassed and offended is the word I heard used. This type of behavior should never be tolerated and has no place in this game we have the privilege to play at our age. Congratulations to Omega QSE, a great team who is on quite a roll. We played them on Friday and knew right away that they would certainly be in the mix. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55's - 55 Major |
| Oct. 1, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Cheyenne Park for Worlds E4/E6 (John), I think you're missing rightrj1's (Ron's) point. He is simply saying that Cheyenne Park shouldn't even be used as one of the venues for this event, and he's right... pretty much the worst fields in Vegas. As for the "best players" comment, both age divisions there were Major Plus, pretty much making them the best in their age division. They just got shafted this weekend. Hey, the 40's Major/Major Plus, and 50 Major Plus get to play at the Big League Dreams facility this upcoming weekend, so good for them. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55's - Major |
| Sept. 17, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Ratings I see SSUSA has clarified. My mistake. |
| Sept. 17, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Ratings #19, IMO, the Eastern Nationals is a SSUSA sanctioned tourney and winning it is not an automatic bump. SPA is not an SSUSA tourney and winning it wouldn't play into the SSUSA ratings. More importantly, there were only 5 teams in that Eastern Nationals 60AAA bracket. Tony |
| Sept. 16, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Bats Discussion: Guys i need help 34, Batsunlimited.com has them for $175. They had Worth make some 500 for them a couple of years ago. They are located in Tustin, Ca. Good luck. |
| Sept. 11, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Is it too much to expect ice water in the dugout? Andy, Slammed is putting it mildly. Apparently, some people didn't take the time to read my entire post before poppin' off about bringing coolers, and personal accountability. Some seemed to entirely miss the part that states I did bring water and gatorade...I didn't ask for the organization to supply drinking water...read a little slower and take it all in before you pounce fellas. Just as you stated Andy, it's been SOP for SSUSA to have the 5 gallon jug of ice water in the dugouts for tournaments, especially at the venues where it's hot. Most of us will use that water to douse ourselves to help cool us down a little. Marv, many guys drink the water from these things, maybe not now though. Thanks for the informing us of the sanitizing, or lack thereof :)...and who the hell is dunking their towels in the ice water buckets anyway. Peace out. |
| Sept. 10, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Is it too much to expect ice water in the dugout? Maybe it's just me, but after playing this past weekend in Hemet at the SCSST/SSUSA Last Chance Qualifier, is it too much to expect some ice water in the dugouts? Played 4 games on Saturday, 2 back to back, then a one game break, then 2 more back to back, it was pretty warm out there, and the facility doesn't have much in the way of shade. Just sayin'. While we had water, gatorade, etc., a little ice water to douse yourself sometimes can be a good thing. Seem like these things are only addressed at the major tournies, kinda like the defibrillators. Signed, Overheated |
| Aug. 20, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Is it too much to expect ice water in the dugout? My condolences to Fran, Dave, and their entire family on the passing of Dave's father. May the good memories carry you through this difficult time. Tony Baltazar |
| July 21, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Deepest Sympathy to Scrap Iron and Aurora Terry, Thank you for speaking on behalf of SSUSA. I'd like to add the following: With less than two weeks before many senior softball players, friends, and families make their way to Aurora for the Western Nationals, please keep in mind that this community is in mourning. I have two friends there, one nearby in Denver and the other in Aurora. As you can imagine, the community is in a state of shock and disbelief, as is the rest of the country. Let us all remember the emotional situation we will be in, and to be as sensitive and caring to this community as we possibly can. Tony Baltazar Desert Dawgs - 50AAA So Cal 55's - 55 Major |
| July 13, 2012 gott2play | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What 55AAA teams are going to Western Nationals James, The Desert Dawgs 55AAA team will be there. Tony |
| July 4, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Bats Discussion: what's the best senior bat, gave up on the gsc promises. Salio, No problem, thanks for the clarification. I thought that maybe they were the same, performance-wise. It would seem that they are not since I've been asked by many if I would sell mine, which won't happen. Like I stated earlier, I swing a Reebok Melee EL, super hot bat, but the Combat will always be my back-up. Tony |
| July 3, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Bats Discussion: what's the best senior bat, gave up on the gsc promises. Salio, From the front page on the senior softball site, click Senior Softball Store.com, go to Page 4, they have 'em for $189.95 free shipping. I swing a Reebok Melee myself, but this Combat is a great back-up. Tony |
| July 3, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Bats Discussion: what's the best senior bat, gave up on the gsc promises. Capt D5, Go with the Original Combat Da Bomb (Silver). Durable as all hell and with pop. I've had one for 6 years, used it in cold weather and it's still good to go. During that time I've broken countless Miken UII's, a few of Reebok Melee's, and a Worth Launch 510. I keep it as a back-up. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55's - 55 Major Desert Dawgs - 50 AAA |
| June 14, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Las Vegas Capt Kirk, Boulder Station and Eastside Cannery are far and away the two best on Boulder Hwy, with Eastside Cannery getting my vote (nicer rooms). However, Boulder Station comes with breakfast each day and has far more restaurant and entertainment choices. The Railhead at Boulder is one of the best venues anywhere for live concerts. Cant go wrong with either one. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55 Major Desert Dawgs 50 AAA |
| June 13, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: WESTERN NATIONALS IN AURORA, COLORADO G19, So, do you believe that we should all compete meaningfully against each other and not have lower divisions, JV and lower as you state? I think that is what you're saying, so correct me if I'm wrong. Given that logic, why do high schools even have Varsity, JV, and even lower in some parts of the country? It's because of skill level. I guess if you were the decision maker, all 15 thru 18 yr old "athletes" would compete against each other in one division, right? Did any of your kids ever compete at the lower level or did they all jump right into the Varsity world. If they didn't, I bet you were ok with that. How about this G19, at the professional level we would eliminate all lower level organizations Football - just the NFL, no CFL or WFL. Baseball - Just MLB, no A, AA, AAA, or Independent League Basketball - just NBA, no European,Chinese,Italian...leagues Soccer - just World Cup Sport is Sport, I think that's what you're saying. In your view of senior softball, it seems your issue is that teams are not beating the best. Well, the winning team is the best that weekend, the number of teams attending is not something that can be controlled DD (Dennis Dalton)- The Desert Dawg 50 team will be at the Western Nationals. Looking forward to this one as it will be my first time to Aurora. Tony Baltazar |
| June 10, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: WESTERN NATIONALS IN AURORA, COLORADO Gentlemen, In conversation with my senior softball buddies I've never heard the winning of these three tournaments referred to as the Triple Grand Slam, but rather the Triple Crown, which makes much more sense to me. After all, if you win all three you are essentially the "leader" of the three "categories", Western Nationals winner, Western/Eastern Nationals championship game winner, and SSUSA/LVSSA Championships winner. Gary19 we all know that if we win these, we're not the "World" champions in the true sense of the word. Why do you care if the organization calls it that? Does it personally offend you? If you don't play this organizations tournaments, why is this such an issue? Is it just your thing? After coming close to losing a leg due to a rollover traffic accident , I'm friggin' thrilled to still be able to play. I've had my left knee scoped three times, am bone on bone there, my right once for torn MCL, and the three surgeries from my accident. All that and I still run, so why don't you give it a rest, please. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55's - 55 Major Desert Dawgs - 50 AAA (soon to be Major) Ex-Barcelona Bandit - 50 Major |
| May 20, 2012 gott2play | Topic: Bats Discussion: Can the girls swing seniors bats at rock N reno may 27th Nedra, What can I say? The wife's got game! LoL. Seriously though, I swung Miken for many years, just bought a new one as a matter of fact, but primarily swing the end loaded Melee and have been since March of last year. The bat just has major "pop". Like you, I was sold on it after a BP session. If you're looking to purchase one in Reno, contact Ed Andrews (Reebok rep) at 970-729-3135. He's Surf88 above. Tony |
