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Happy Slaperstein
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| May 12, 2009 SlapHitter | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Batting Order Help Bruce, We did not really have commitment issues in the context of what we were doing. Which was: 16 players on roster 12-14 show for any given tournament. Players did not need to or were expected to be at EVERY tournament. All played - all happy. Knowing that people have other issues in life besides softball this worked well for us. The 16 player team worked and worked well. Going to 10 alienated 4-5 players who quit as they wanted to play so did elswhere. Although the others were committedunder the "Old Way", it was difficult for all 12 to make all 14 tournaments. Add two injuries to group and were in deep do-do. It made sense for US to go back to the successful way we were doing it. Your team found success doing it with 12 committed players, which was great for that particular group of players. Neither is right or wrong just a different approach with different people. Our players were all from the SF Bay Area - plenty to occupy their time besides softball. Live in North Sierra with nothing to do but watch an occasional car drive by with an out of state plate? Let's get out of town and play ball! Not saying this is you but just making a point. Sock Drawers? My ex-wive(s) had plenty for me to do - notice the word ex - they are commitment casualties. Hope you the your other 11 stay healthy and win a bunch this year. Happy S AKA: SlapHitter |
| May 12, 2009 SlapHitter | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 55 Majors Teams What 55 majors teams NOT 5. Hey I am 61 years old. Senior Moment. |
| May 12, 2009 SlapHitter | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: 55 Majors Teams What 5 Majors teams are in Vegas and Reno this month? |
| May 12, 2009 SlapHitter | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Batting Order Help Also, to add to my previous note. When our sponsored team was playing 50's AAA/Majors (6 years ago)there was a short lived push to bat 10 to get the top 3-4 up more. BIG mistake, for us anyway, as it really had lttle affect on game outcomes but more importantly our roster soon went from 16 to 11-12 from attrition as 4-5 GOOD players said sayonara as they were not getting any PT and went elsewhere. We went from playing 12-16 tournaments prior year to 5 as we never had enough players. We even forfeited games/tournaments midway due to injuries. That's why we carry 15 or so and that's why all bat except 1 or 2 for injury replacement if needed. We all come out to play not watch. Have a Happy Day Happy S. AKA:SlapHitter |
| May 6, 2009 SlapHitter | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Batting Order Help Hi from NOCAL - New to board. Our team bats everyone during the seeding pool games. In DE usually bat no more than 12-14 with a couple of subs in case of injury. 55's majors Partial sponsorhip (50%) |
