Spurstalk Softball

[katyon6th]

A few other spurstalk members and myself are really interested in starting a softball team to play this summer. Would anyone else be interested? We'd like to keep it a spurstalk member team. :elephant

People interested:

katyon6th
batman3897924729487
Midgetonadonkey
silver21_black20
Old School Chic
sa_butta
t-pain
spurswoman
ginnnnnnnnnnnobili
user
ginofan
truth
manny
LJ
Kris
Obi

kori, angel and jekka as cheerleaders

Edit:

We have enough people who are interested, now let's see who's serious! Details to come.

[sa_butta]

I would be interested depending on dates and times of play.

[batman2883]

Most Likely Sunday Nights At Ancira Sports Park.....we Need Enough Girls To Play A Co-ed Team That Means If We Can Field 5 Girls That Would Be Awesome...

[MoSpur]

I would be interested depending on time and place. If its at Ancira, I wouldn't go. Too far.

[midgetonadonkey]

So we need at least two more females.

Preferably big butch types that can rip the skin off of the ball. j/k

[sa_butta]

I should be in then I will be off Sunday and Monday starting in May.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

I'd be down

[katyon6th]

I would be interested depending on time and place. If its at Ancira, I wouldn't go. Too far.

We can car pool.

[batman2883]

Ginnnnnoooobili Are You Male Or Female?

[T-Pain]

ill play depending on where the park is. can anybody tell me where its at?

and are we entering in a league?

[katyon6th]

ill play depending on where the park is. can anybody tell me where its at?

and are we entering in a league?

Bat, these are your questions. Answer the man!

[Old School Chic]

How about SW, Obi & Kori :spin

[Old School Chic]

Bat, these are your questions. Answer the man!


:lol

[batman2883]

The Park Is Located The Exit Right After The Airport From 410

[batman2883]

Yes Its A League Most Likely The Lowest Division So We Can Get Our Feet Wet And Work Our Way Up From There As A Team.

[T-Pain]

The Park Is Located The Exit Right After The Airport From 410

o really, thats not too far from my house.

so are we in a league or are we just playing amongst each other?

[SpursWoman]

My son has baseball practice at Baseball City tonight ... I was going to take my daughter to practice her hitting, too. I'll try some ... if I can hit anything I may be in. It's just been too damn long since I've played.

Is it slowpitch or fastpitch?

[T-Pain]

o nevermind

[T-Pain]

Is it slowpitch or fastpitch?

im down for both

[Silver21_Black20]

The Park Is Located The Exit Right After The Airport From 410

It is off of Wetmore.

[Horry For 3!]

el basebol

[Old School Chic]

My son has baseball practice at Baseball City tonight ... I was going to take my daughter to practice her hitting, too. I'll try some ... if I can hit anything I may be in. It's just been too damn long since I've played.

Is it slowpitch or fastpitch?

I haven't played since I was in High School (many moons ago) so be gentle with me, please...

[batman2883]

Its Slowpitch, And Its A League We Will Be Playing Against Other Teams From Different Companies Such As Sugars, Sw Tissue Blood Bank, And Other Companies Through Out San Antonio

[SpursWoman]

It used to be La Quinta Park ... then Gunn Park.


Drunken sand volleyball = :tu :drunk :spin

[katyon6th]

Slowpitch! You can do it SW!

[batman2883]

Yes Right Off Wetmore To The Left And Straight Down For About 3 Miles

[sa_butta]

It used to be La Quinta Park ... then Gunn Park.


Drunken sand volleyball = :tu :drunk :spinI use to do that to that was interesting. We also had a team at Fatsos back in the day.

[Old School Chic]

Its Slowpitch, And Its A League We Will Be Playing Against Other Teams From Different Companies Such As Sugars, Sw Tissue Blood Bank, And Other Companies Through Out San Antonio

Gee, I better start practicing :depressed

[midgetonadonkey]

Its Slowpitch, And Its A League We Will Be Playing Against Other Teams From Different Companies Such As Sugars, Sw Tissue Blood Bank, And Other Companies Through Out San Antonio

I want to play against the Sugars girls.

[katyon6th]

We may even play against HEB, Matthew is on that team and they suck!!!!!!

[sa_butta]

I want to play against the Sugars girls.I want to play with the Sugars girls.

[Old School Chic]

el basebol

what's with the spanish?

[batman2883]

No most of the girls that play for sugar are garbage, and its mostly their security and crap....we can have practices as a team so that we can learn to play together and get batting practice

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Ginnnnnoooobili Are You Male Or Female?

Male

[T-Pain]

what's with the spanish?

el beisbol

[katyon6th]

We have 10 people showing interest so far! Yayyyyyy.

[T-Pain]

so is it 4 balls and 3 strikes or do you get 6 swings

[Old School Chic]

el beisbol


:lol

Well at least It's going to be bilingual

[sa_butta]

:lol

Well at least It's going to be bilingualAfter some beers we will all be talking the same language.

[midgetonadonkey]

Don't you mean slurring the same language?

[sa_butta]

Don't you mean slurring the same language?yeah thats the language. So are we still going to be the Warriors?

[batman2883]

guys can hit one homerun, and thats it if you hit two you will be out automatically each time its your turn to bat, and you start off with 1 strike and 2 balls i believe

[T-Pain]

so is it 4 balls and 3 strikes or do you get 6 swings
????

in fact, are they any rules that differ from the real rules?

[T-Pain]

guys can hit one homerun, and thats it if you hit two you will be out automatically each time its your turn to bat, and you start off with 1 strike and 2 balls i believe

damn, that sucks

[MoSpur]

Don't they start you off with one strike and one ball???

[sa_butta]

Katy dont forget to edit the first post to add all the new names so we can keep a head count of who is in.

[katyon6th]

The following is tenative...

If we have 15 players on our team, the fees would be the following:

$395 - $20 (for early registration special) = $375

$375/15 = $25 + $10 per player

$35 per player total!!!!!!!

[batman2883]

The following is tenative...

If we have 15 players on our team, the fees would be the following:

$395 - $20 (for early registration special) = $375

$375/15 = $25 + $10 per player

$35 per player total!!!!!!!
YES 35 BUCKS PER PLAYER CAN WE GET ALL THE MONEY TOGETHER BY NEXT TUESDAY THAT IS THE QUESTION??

[jcrod]

I play on Thursdays nights in the men's league so I'll give ya'll the low down.

-$65 per player up to 15 players, each player after that is free.
-You have to use their softballs, which are $5 each
-You start off with 1 strike and 1 ball, you are given a batters foul ball after two strikes, any foul ball after that is a third strike.
-E league is 1 homerun allowed, each homerun after is an out. D league is 7 homeruns.
-Games are 55 min., after the time is up and if you're tied and go to extra innings, you have just one pitch. strike you out, foul you walk.
-Run rule 20 after 3, 15 after 4, 10 after 5
-8.50 a pitcher, two dollar deposit for the pitcher.
-If ya'll are going to buy bats, make sure their not banned.

That should do it.

[batman2883]

Appreciate It Jcrod

[jcrod]

The following is tenative...

If we have 15 players on our team, the fees would be the following:

$395 - $20 (for early registration special) = $375

$375/15 = $25 + $10 per player

$35 per player total!!!!!!!


Ok, ya'll are going through the San Antonio Rec. Its cheaper, but a little more hassle. You can go directly to Ancira, they have leagues 5 times a yr. SA Rec has only 3.

[midgetonadonkey]

Why is it more hassle?

[Horry For 3!]

el beisbol
I was close

[Pistons < Spurs]

I'd play...................if you all decided to use one of the parks here in Michigan... :bike:

[jcrod]

For one you have to pay the 395 way before the season starts and head to the office to do it, where Ancira as long as you tell them you're playing they only require you pay at least 260 the first game, then the rest the second.

The 10 additional is for a city ordinance, which you will pick up the roster form when you pay the 395 and need to have everybodys additional 10 a week before the season. Ancira you fill all that out on the first game.

I just saves you having to meet everybody and needing to drive out the pay twice, where Ancira you do it all the sameday on game day. We only play with 10 players so nobody sits, the cost is not worth the extra hassle, its only around 8 dollars more.

Now if you have 12-15, then the extra effort is worth it.

[Ginofan]

I am interested, though I've never played on a softball team before...I just know the logistics. So if you're still in need of a player, I'm down.

[batman2883]

well the going to the parks and rec's office isnt the hard part and im sure we can get all the money upfront from everbody to turn in....so it shouldnt be that bad

[SpursWoman]

I'm trying to talk User into it, too. He can hit like a mofo. :wow :lol

[SpursWoman]

I am interested, though I've never played on a softball team before...I just know the logistics. So if you're still in need of a player, I'm down.

I think not playing in 20 years would put me right about where you are. :oops :lol

No worries. :)

[timvp]

If you need a ringer, I could be in.

:hat

[katyon6th]

I'm in the process of finding out specifics on pricing. I'll keep everyone posted.

[katyon6th]

btw, thanks for the info jcrod.

[SpursWoman]

User said "sure :) "


So I guess I'm obligating us. :lol

[MoSpur]

Here is the info on the bats banned there at Ancira.

http://www.theparkonline.com/Softball/Softball_Rules.html

[SpursWoman]

BTW....I know someone that can get the higher-end gear for 20% off with their employee discount.

:nerd

[Kori Ellis]

I would play but I suck.

timvp used to be awesome at baseball, so if you convince him and Kris to play that would be good for your team :)

[SpursWoman]

I suck, too ... but I have no choice but to practice a lot. Chris is very competitive, and difficult to live with when he's waaaay better at something. :flipoff :makeout :lol

[katyon6th]

Updated list:

katyon6th
batman3897924729487
Midgetonadonkey
silver21_black20
Old School Chic
sa_butta
t-pain
spurswoman
ginnnnnnnnnnnobili
user
ginofan
truth
kori (oh c'mon!)

[MannyIsGod]

I'd be interested, but before I was in I'd have to be sold that everyone who says they are going to play would actually show up. There's nothing worse than joining a leauge and having to forfiet a few games along the year because people don't show up.

It is too easy for people to say they are interested and then never follow up. They think "hey neat" then never think about it again.

[SpursWoman]

Chris & I are definitely in ... we go crazy at my kids' games because we want to play, too.

And since there's usually nothing going on at my house on Sunday evenings and my kids are old enough to leave in the bleachers ... there's no reason why we wouldn't be able to show. :)

[midgetonadonkey]

If I'm paying money for this I'll be there every time.

[SpursWoman]

If I'm paying money for this I'll be there every time.

That, too. :lol

[Kori Ellis]

What's the maximum number you can have? 15?

[Kori Ellis]

Updated list:

kori (oh c'mon!)

:lmao

I'll be your coach, but I won't play.

[SpursWoman]

I'd be interested, but before I was in I'd have to be sold that everyone who says they are going to play would actually show up. There's nothing worse than joining a leauge and having to forfiet a few games along the year because people don't show up.

It is too easy for people to say they are interested and then never follow up. They think "hey neat" then never think about it again.


Drag Jess along, too ... so there's enough girls. :)

[katyon6th]

What's the maximum number you can have? 15?

I just spoke with a lady from the Ancira Sports Park and she said they're minimum charge is for up to 10 players, up to 14 players will be extra and after 14 players, they're free. (hope that made sense)

p.s. I didn't ask the maximum amount, I will when I call back with more questions.

[Kori Ellis]

I just spoke with a lady from the Ancira Sports Park and she said they're minimum charge is for up to 10 players, up to 14 players will be extra and after 14 players, they're free. (hope that made sense)

p.s. I didn't ask the maximum amount, I will when I call back with more questions.

Well 15 seems like a good amount to have. You don't want too many. If you get Manny, LJ and Kris, I guess that makes 15.

[jcrod]

I just spoke with a lady from the Ancira Sports Park and she said they're minimum charge is for up to 10 players, up to 14 players will be extra and after 14 players, they're free. (hope that made sense)

p.s. I didn't ask the maximum amount, I will when I call back with more questions.


Remember Ancira is different from SA Rec. Ancira is 65 per player, SA is per team. I would call SA Rec and see what they allow and even check to see if they have Sunday ball. I know Ancira has it about everyday.

[Jekka]

Drag Jess along, too ... so there's enough girls. :)

I am so ridiculously bad at anything involving hand-eye coordination that I'd be more of a bother than anything else :lol

[katyon6th]

Remember Ancira is different from SA Rec. Ancira is 65 per player, SA is per team. I would call SA Rec and see what they allow and even check to see if they have Sunday ball. I know Ancira has it about everyday.

Right.

I checked on SA Rec and they don't offer games on Sunday, so Ancira is the way we'd have to go if we're determined to play on Sundays (which is probably best for all of us).

I'll check with Ancira on definte pricing as soon as I can use the phone.

[Kori Ellis]

How many girls do you need? It looks like you have five (not including me and Jekka).

[ObiwanGinobili]

I would be interested depending on dates and times of play.

Ditto for me.
I'd love to sign up but it would depend on time & days.


ok, now I'll read the rest of the thread.

[Kori Ellis]

Ditto for me.
I'd love to sign up but it would depend on time & days.


ok, now I'll read the rest of the thread.

I think they decided on Sundays. I believe the times will vary from week to week.

[katyon6th]

How many girls do you need? It looks like you have five (not including me and Jekka).

At least 5 girls and 5 guys, I do believe, which would make the minimum 10 Ancira requires.

[SpursWoman]

It'd be good to have more than 5, in case someone decides they don't want to play afterall...











(not me ... just being safe :angel )

[katyon6th]

It'd be good to have more than 5, in case someone decides they don't want to play afterall...


Yeah, that's why it'd be good to have at least 15 players.

[SpursWoman]

How does it work with like team jerseys or t-shirts? Do you have to supply your own?

Because I can try to cut a deal with our sales manager.... :eyebrows :lol

[katyon6th]

How does it work with like team jerseys or t-shirts? Do you have to supply your own?

Because I can try to cut a deal with our sales manager.... :eyebrows :lol

Yes, if we wanted team jerseys, we'd have to supply them ourselves. My younger brother's gf's family has a screen printing business, we could more than likely get a good deal there but if you can score a better deal, woohoo!

Ancira doesn't require us to be matching so long as we're dressed decently for a family atmosphere, sorry midge, no baby tees and booty shorts.

But of course, we should match and look like a real team!

[samikeyp]

SW...if you can cut a deal on T-Shirts....I would like to talk to you about some. Let me know.

[SpursWoman]

I sent him an email ... it's probably going to be a little too pricy, but it never hurts to ask. :)

[katyon6th]

Okay players, here's the deal on pricing:

-$65 per player for up to 14 players, any more players are free
All players fees must be paid in full by the 2nd week of league play

-The league requires $260 at the time of registration, which will be taken out of the $65 per player fee

-We must supply our own equipment and uniforms

If you are serious about playing and would be able to provide the aforementioned, please PM me.

[angel_luv]

I never played so I don't know that you would want me on the team but I can :cheer for sure.

[MannyIsGod]

Alright, well I'm down. I just hope we dont' have a team of flakes.

[katyon6th]

Also, there is no maximum on the number of team members!

[SpursWoman]

Also, there is no maximum on the number of team members!

That could get the price down pretty good for everyone, spread out equally. :)

[Kori Ellis]

Also, there is no maximum on the number of team members!

Yeah but you don't want like 20 because then everyone will start bitching that they don't get to play a lot.

If I were you, I'd cap it at 15 or 16.

[ObiwanGinobili]

I think they decided on Sundays. I believe the times will vary from week to week.


:tu
thats cool for me.


BTW-

Why am I listed as a cheerleader ???? now in the original post katy?
I signed up to play ball.

[ObiwanGinobili]

Alright, well I'm down. I just hope we dont' have a team of flakes.

I'm not a flake.

but i'll admit to my opther faults right up front now so people know.
1. i can;t run for shit
2. when the ball is in play I'm never sure if i should run to 3rd or stay on 2nd.

other than that I pitch fairly well & hit better.

[katyon6th]

That could get the price down pretty good for everyone, spread out equally. :)

That's what I was thinking. haha

[katyon6th]

:tu
thats cool for me.


BTW-

Why am I listed as a cheerleader ???? now in the original post katy?
I signed up to play ball.

Aw I was just joking!

[SpursWoman]

Yeah...I think that's supposed to be angel as cheerleader.. :cheer


Well, I'm off to Baseball City ... to see how bad I really suck. At least my kids are having a good time, laughing their asses off at me already. Little bastards. :flipoff :oops :lmao

[ObiwanGinobili]

Aw I was just joking!

:lol

ok. i forgive. :angel
but really - as long as there are some otherchica's out ther I am sooo down for playing. I love b-ball. how different can softball be?

[angel_luv]

I'm in to come and cheer. I'll live the rest to you pros. :D

[kobe_bryant]

I'd Hit it, i mean I'd Join it.



I am a member of the Spurstalk, therefore I could play. I will have a few extra days after we wipe the floor with the Suns first round.

[Trainwreck2100]

Well I'm trying to land a job where I only work weekends, so

:depressed

[Silver21_Black20]

:lol

ok. i forgive. :angel
but really - as long as there are some otherchica's out ther I am sooo down for playing. I love b-ball. how different can softball be?

I'm in Obi :D

[katyon6th]

Let's cap the number of players at 18. That way we have two full teams :)

If we get 18 players, the cost per player goes down to $50.50.

[kobe_bryant]

So can i play?

[katyon6th]

Bat, I called you. You need to call me back.

[batman2883]

15 is perfect because that gives you
1st base
2nd base
short stop
3rd base
pitcher
catcher
left field
left center
right field
right center
and 2 designated hitters

[batman2883]

damn 18 players is gonna be wayyyyy tooo much trust me on that

[katyon6th]

damn 18 players is gonna be wayyyyy tooo much trust me on that

Okay fine, 15.

Now, return my damn call when you get a chance, okay?

[batman2883]

im at school ill call you really quick on my way to class

[batman2883]

do me a favor though kira, call up the parks and rec people and ask them if they have leagues for friday nights at ancira

[Kori Ellis]

do me a favor though kira, call up the parks and rec people and ask them if they have leagues for friday nights at ancira

No one wants to play on Friday nights. Do they?

I thought everyone agreed on Sunday.

[batman2883]

no this was for our other team Kori didn't mean to confuse you

[Kori Ellis]

no this was for our other team Kori didn't mean to confuse you

Ahh.. okay.

[batman2883]

Sunday night for spurstalk
friday night for warriors.....thats a different team im in charge of that i picked kira up for.......

so is spurstalk going to be our name??? or should we use SPURS or something.....and Kori anything about being sponsored?

[batman2883]

Man im going to have a great summer 2 softball leagues and a basketball league its a good thing im in shape and up to the task...softball isn't that strenious though

[Kori Ellis]

No sponsorship.

[batman2883]

awwwwww c'mon

[Kori Ellis]

Man im going to have a great summer 2 softball leagues and a basketball league its a good thing im in shape and up to the task...softball isn't that strenious though

Don't flake on the basketball league :)

[CharlieMac]

If it's in the summmer, absolutely! I suck.

[batman2883]

hell no im looking foward to the basketball league more than anything i love organized ball...its much more fun than streetball cause you get a chance at a trophy

[CharlieMac]

hell no im looking foward to the basketball league more than anything i love organized ball...its much more fun than streetball cause you get a chance at a trophy

Absolutely. Now that's fun. Are you getting something together?

[Kori Ellis]

LJ plus one is confirmed.

[Kori Ellis]

Absolutely. Now that's fun. Are you getting something together?

Their basketball team is already full. It's mostly people that aren't on Spurstalk.

[Kori Ellis]

16 softball players are now on the confirmed list. So I guess you should cap it, Katy.

[mookie2001]

can base a fantasy league on yall
like pre-rank and then have a live draft?

[jcrod]

Their basketball team is already full. It's mostly people that aren't on Spurstalk.


Cool, I put a new & improved team togther too. Last summers team sucked. :lol

[CharlieMac]

Their basketball team is already full. It's mostly people that aren't on Spurstalk.

Well, if another one starts, can you PMme or something. I miss these threads sometimes.

[jcrod]

^^hey pm me your info, if a guy drops on me at the last second I'll pick you up.

[SequSpur]

So like do you all have any equipment?

That should be a requirement. I don't think Ancira supplies it. I know jcrod has a bunch of gear.

Make sure you have a glove also, a bat, you have to buy your own balls.

It's expensive...

You all going to get some jerseys? When is practice? You should practice to make sure that you have players that can at least get out of the way of a good hit. I've seen so many people go to Ancira looking for a fun time and go home with broken femurs, broken fingers, broken arms, etc. etc...

It's not a picnic league out there.

[SpursWoman]

Just in case you guys were wondering, out of a 100 pitches I hit 90 .... with a significant percentage of them stand up doubles to left field.


:smokin :smokin

[Kori Ellis]

Just in case you guys were wondering, out of a 100 pitches I hit 90 .... with a significant percentage of them stand up doubles to left field.


:smokin :smokin

:clap

[Pistons < Spurs]

Just in case you guys were wondering, out of a 100 pitches I hit 90 .... with a significant percentage of them stand up doubles to left field.


:smokin :smokin
:tu :tu Nice Job!!

[SpursWoman]

Both of my kids are good hitters ... I figured they got it from my brother.


Guess not. :p

My hands hurt like hell now, though. But that was really, really fun. :lol

[ObiwanGinobili]

awesome!

[katyon6th]

So like do you all have any equipment?

That should be a requirement. I don't think Ancira supplies it. I know jcrod has a bunch of gear.

Make sure you have a glove also, a bat, you have to buy your own balls.

It's expensive...

You all going to get some jerseys? When is practice? You should practice to make sure that you have players that can at least get out of the way of a good hit. I've seen so many people go to Ancira looking for a fun time and go home with broken femurs, broken fingers, broken arms, etc. etc...

It's not a picnic league out there.

This is all stuff that has been considered, thanks.

[katyon6th]

So, this is our team:

katyon6th
batman
Midgetonadonkey
silver21_black20
Old School Chic
sa_butta
t-pain
spurswoman
ginnnnnnnnnnnobili
user
ginofan
truth
manny
LJ
Kris
Obi

kori, angel and jekka as cheerleaders


If there's any doubt you can play on Sundays at Ancira or if you'd be unable to pay the $65 players fee, please let me know so we can either work something out (in reference to the fee, not the date because Sunday has been set) or find a replacement.

I have already talked to my younger brother's gf and she says her family can do our t-shirts for $5/ea. I'm not sure how pricing on screen printing runs but that sounds like a deal to me.

I'd really like to start this thing up ASAP so we can have some fun and kick some ass. So, what do y'all think about getting together in the next couple of weeks to go over things?

Let's do this! :elephant

[SpursWoman]

When does this league start?

[katyon6th]

The lady I spoke with today from Ancira says the start date is set for June 6 which is is subject to change but it shouldn't stray too far from that date. She told me to keep an eye out on their website, it should be confirmed in a couple weeks.

[SpursWoman]

Here is the info on the bats banned there at Ancira.

http://www.theparkonline.com/Softball/Softball_Rules.html


I was looking at our catalog at some of those bats ... they are all $200+.

Why are they banned?

[jcrod]

I was looking at our catalog at some of those bats ... they are all $200+.

Why are they banned?


Because of the metal/material they're made of. Some supposedly are better than others. The bat shouldn't matter as long as you can hit, but you shouldn't get a cheapo bat it does help. Just look over Ancira's ban list before you buy.

Like Sequ said, it's not cheap. If nobody has a glove, thats $50+, plus a bat which will run you $199+ and you need cleats so you won't slip, $50+. It can run up you real quick. You can get away with 2-3 team bats, but you need more than one because of weight. The run from 26-32 oz.

[scott]

If anyone drops out, PM me and I'd like to play.

[SpursWoman]

Because of the metal/material they're made of. Some supposedly are better than others. The bat shouldn't matter as long as you can hit, but you shouldn't get a cheapo bat it does help. Just look over Ancira's ban list before you buy.

Like Sequ said, it's not cheap. If nobody has a glove, thats $50+, plus a bat which will run you $199+ and you need cleats so you won't slip, $50+. It can run up you real quick. You can get away with 2-3 team bats, but you need more than one because of weight. The run from 26-32 oz.

Or they can come see me for a 20% discount. :lol

Unless you're playing relatively seriously, you don't have to buy equipment that's that expensive...you can get perfectly good stuff for way less than that. But it does get expensive, though.

[Kori Ellis]

Unless you're playing relatively seriously, you don't have to buy equipment that's that expensive...you can get perfectly good stuff for way less than that. But it does get expensive, though.

That's what I was going to say. You can get a good glove for much cheaper than $50.

[SequSpur]

Because of the metal/material they're made of. Some supposedly are better than others. The bat shouldn't matter as long as you can hit, but you shouldn't get a cheapo bat it does help. Just look over Ancira's ban list before you buy.

Like Sequ said, it's not cheap. If nobody has a glove, thats $50+, plus a bat which will run you $199+ and you need cleats so you won't slip, $50+. It can run up you real quick. You can get away with 2-3 team bats, but you need more than one because of weight. The run from 26-32 oz.

Yeah, softball seems like a fun sport but Ancira Rec. Leagues are notorious for having those 2-3 softball guys on each coed team that jack the shit out of the ball which in a 10 game season is damn near guaranteed to hit your girl playing second base and someone is going to hurt.

Seriously, if you can't play then grab the pom poms.

[jcrod]

Or they can come see me for a 20% discount. :lol

Unless you're playing relatively seriously, you don't have to buy equipment that's that expensive...you can get perfectly good stuff for way less than that. But it does get expensive, though.


:lol
Ok, I need this bat Easton ____ :lol, no I have enought bats. But I might need you help later if you really can get that much of a discount. Seriously, gloves under $40 are not good.

$65 for the league, say $40 for the glove, $40 for your cleats, $20 chip in for the bat. Thats $165 easliy.

[Kori Ellis]

Why are Sequ and jcrod, who both aren't playing, trying to talk people out of wanting to play?! People know they'll have to pay for equipment.

I understand you guys know what you are talking about, but I don't think people are going to buy cleats. And you can get very good gloves for $35.

[SequSpur]

If you can add jcrod to the list, this dude has like 10 bats and enough cups to go around.

[MannyIsGod]

My fat ass better get 3rd.

I used to have a bunch of gear but I couldn't tell you where it all ended up. Not every single person needs a bat though. Not everyon needs a 50 dollar glove either.

I don't know why Sequ is so paranoid, though.

[MannyIsGod]

Why are Sequ and jcrod, who both aren't playing, trying to talk people out of wanting to play?! People know they'll have to pay for equipment.

I understand you guys know what you are talking about, but I don't think people are going to buy cleats. And you can get very good gloves for $35.Yeah, I don't understand them either.

[jcrod]

Yeah, softball seems like a fun sport but Ancira Rec. Leagues are notorious for having those 2-3 softball guys on each coed team that jack the shit out of the ball which in a 10 game season is damn near guaranteed to hit your girl playing second base and someone is going to hurt.

Seriously, if you can't play then grab the pom poms.


:lol Our SS had the stitches of the sotball engraved on the bridge of his nose when the ball pop up on a grounder. His nose was bleeding from the outside and in. Last season a guy broke his leg sliding into second. Also a guy got hit real bad covering second base waiting for the ball.

[SequSpur]

Why are Sequ and jcrod, who both aren't playing, trying to talk people out of wanting to play?! People know they'll have to pay for equipment.

I understand you guys know what you are talking about, but I don't think people are going to buy cleats. And you can get very good gloves for $35.

Yeah.. you don't have to have cleats, only "softball guy" has to be in full uniform.

Gloves can be purchased for less than 30. That is correct. A decent bat is about 70 and up.

I played ball at Ancira, SA Rec, Southton, Castillo's Ice House from 95-02, then my number was retired. I am just letting you know about the a-holes that play in the rec. leagues that shouldn't be allowed to play. They ruin the fun for folks like you all.

I'll definitely go out there and drink a beer when you all play. Just make sure you wear your cup.

[jcrod]

Yeah, I don't understand them either.

:rolleyes


I don't care, I'm just giving info out. I didn't realize the cost before I started playing and just relying the info I wish someone would've gave me.

[SequSpur]

My fat ass better get 3rd.

I used to have a bunch of gear but I couldn't tell you where it all ended up. Not every single person needs a bat though. Not everyon needs a 50 dollar glove either.

I don't know why Sequ is so paranoid, though.

I think every other position in coed has to be boy girl boy girl, etc.

Usually 3rd is a girl.

[timvp]

SequSpur is just mad he doesn't have a strike zone.

[SequSpur]

SequSpur is just mad he doesn't have a strike zone.

:lol

In a way that is true. A softball strike is when it lands right behind the plate which for me is kind've high.

I always stood in the very back of the box.

Softball gave me broken fingers, a herniated disk and lower back pain. It's not really that fun anymore, but I still go do it every now and then.

I think there are other options out there for softball rather than Ancira. They are money hungry fools.

[ShoogarBear]

http://images.art.com/images/products/large/10125000/10125965.jpg

[timvp]

How does the pitching work? Do you pitch to your own team or do you get to pitch to the other team? If it's B, I'm gonna half to dust off the ol' pitching arm and work on my underhand knuckleball and circle curve.

:smokin

[SequSpur]

you pitch to the other team. they have rules on the heights of the flight though, but you can throw knuckles and some spin but thats about it. also, since you buy your own balls, they pitch your balls to you as well.

[jcrod]

damn boy you repeated yourself 7 times.

nevermind, must of been a glitch.

Yeah us short guys get the short end of stick on the strike zone. It's suppose to be in between you knees and below your shoulders. The ball that is when is passes by the plate.

[SequSpur]

damn boy you repeated yourself 7 times.

well sometimes this mofo loads slow. so i keep clickin it.

[timvp]

:lol
Ok, I need this bat Easton ____ :lol, no I have enought bats. But I might need you help later if you really can get that much of a discount. Seriously, gloves under $40 are not good.

$65 for the league, say $40 for the glove, $40 for your cleats, $20 chip in for the bat. Thats $165 easliy.

Shii-i-iii-iiyi--iiii-it, where I come from we use milk carton for gloves, put tape on the bottom of our feet for cleats and use a stick for a bat. I could equip the whole team for $10 . . .


you pitch to the other team. they have rules on the heights of the flight though, but you can throw knuckles and some spin but thats about it. also, since you buy your own balls, they pitch your balls to you as well.

Sweet. I'll get the sandpaper ready.

[jcrod]

Shii-i-iii-iiyi--iiii-it, where I come from we use milk carton for gloves, put tape on the bottom of our feet for cleats and use a stick for a bat. I could equip the whole team for $10 . . .



:lmao
ok and play bare footed when we play you in b-ball.

[kris]

.

[kris]

.

[jcrod]

If you don't like that, we can buy a state-of-the-art bat for $70 for the whole team and everybody pitches in $4.

It's not hard.


:rollin

[kris]

.

[jcrod]

Ok Mr. Softball, how much does a top bat cost, just in case I want to become a pro softball player like you and sequ.

:lol

Ok simple, do a search on softball bats and show me a "state of the art bat" for $70.




That's funny. If you get hit by a softball somehow, shake it off and B.

That's funny obviously you haven't been hit by one. This guy was an ex minor league player, you get hit it hurts.


if you break your leg sliding into second base, you probably don't know how to slide

You see another......, the bases don't give way. They are there to stay, unlike most bases that break off when you hit them hard.



My biggest problem is the 1 home run rule. That sucks I'll hit 4 homeruns and be 1 for 4.

Sure "Mr Softball".

[Kori Ellis]

I don't think anyone would use a "State of the Art" bat for rec softball.

But you can get a solid Easton softball bat for $70.

[kris]

.

[MannyIsGod]

Man, LJ is the most diplomatic person of all time.

LJ for president.

[SpursWoman]

I'll grant you I don't do research on softball bats. For softball - just give me any bat and I'll hit the ball. It's not like it's baseball.



Chris said: just give me a branch off of the fucking mountain laural outside, I don't give a shit.

:lmao

[SpursWoman]

Ok Mr. Softball, how much does a top bat cost, just in case I want to become a pro softball player like you and sequ.



Most of the banned, state of the art slow pitch softball bats are $239.99-$349.99.


:wow


I'm not buying one of those ... I used my daughter's fastpitch bat that I think I got at Academy last year for $25.00 and I was knocking the shit out of the ball. I'll stick with that one. :lol

[SpursWoman]

My biggest problem is the 1 home run rule. That sucks I'll hit 4 homeruns and be 1 for 4.


In that thing-y of rules that was posted about the banned bats, it says the homerun rules are 4 for men, and an unlimited for women...I don't know if that was for the division we'll be playing in...but that's what that said.

Also, if a man is walked, intentionally or otherwise...he gets an automatic freebee to second, and the female up after him (it has to alternate gender) can choose either to walk to first or take the pitches.

Seriously, I'm not a feminazi or anything, but these rules are almost offensive...like they were written in like 1950 or something when apparently women were weak and couldn't possibly have any skills. I'm thoroughly looking forward to taking complete advantage of them. :smokin :rolleyes :lol

[SpursWoman]

Oh, and my daughter's season will be over before this starts...so I'll have a female-sized glove someone can borrow .. some softballs for practice, 2 pony-tail batting helmets and a $25 state-of-the-art Academy bat. :lol

[Ginofan]

That's funny obviously you haven't been hit by one. This guy was an ex minor league player, you get hit it hurts.


What's an ex minor league player doing playing in a rec league?

I'm sure we'll be fine, as far as the kind of equipment we get. I mean it's a rec league not the freakin olympics.

[katyon6th]

SequSpur is just mad he doesn't have a strike zone.


Shit, that really made me laugh.

[katyon6th]

We'll be fine equipment wise as long as we all pitch in and share! Sharing is caring! As far as taking a ball to the body goes, we'll just have to practice throwing softballs at eachother.

This is going to be fun.

Now, we have about 2 months to shape up, team up, and get ready to kick some ass. So, when is everyone free to get together in the next couple of weeks to go over jerseys, equipment, costs, etc? Or, do you think this could be done online? I'd really like to get together but majority rules so please let me know! Thanks.

I'm getting all gung ho, sorry.

[Ginofan]

:lol Katy, don't be sorry for being so excited about this. It should be lots of fun! I think most stuff could be discussed online, maybe in like a scheduled group chat. But a real live in the flesh meeting doesn't sound bad either. I'm down for whichever.

The only days I really can't make it to discuss stuff would be 4/15, 5/6, 5/19-5/21. Other than those days and then of course Spurs Games...I'm good to go.

The only weekend games left are:
Friday 4/7 - Mavericks
Sunday 4/9 - Grizz
Sunday 4/16 - @ Twolves

Then the playoffs start.

[SpursWoman]

Until my kid's leagues are over at the beginning of May, Saturdays after 3:00 and Sundays are the best for us....the days we don't have games or practices during the week are very few and far between. And since their coach's don't seem to let us know when they practice until the last minute, it's hard to plan around. My daughter is supposed to have practice today, but I still haven't gotten the email that says where they are practicing. :flipoff

I'm excited too, though. :)

[batman2883]

damn this is going to be fun i can't wait to bust out my black softball socks again...for me its not just the sport...its the style

[SpursWoman]

damn this is going to be fun i can't wait to bust out my black softball socks again...for me its not just the sport...its the style


We've got some tied-dyed ones at home that are pretty smooth...

http://www.directsports.com/images/apparel/redlionsock.jpg

:eyebrows :lol

[batman2883]

ha ha ha ha ha aha ha tye dye....no ma'am i already have my pair of black socks ready to go

[Old School Chic]

I won't be able to participate :depressed

[ObiwanGinobili]

I won't be able to participate :depressed

shit me neither :(
apparently i'd be "wasting" "our time". ugh.
I allready PM'd Scott to take my place.

[SpursWoman]

shit me neither
apparently i'd be "wasting" "our time". ugh.
I allready PM'd Scott to take my place.



We have to replace a girl with a girl ... there has to be at least 5. :(

[Old School Chic]

shit me neither :(
apparently i'd be "wasting" "our time". ugh.
I allready PM'd Scott to take my place.


Sundays are family day for my husband and I.
We go to church (yes I go to church) and then we spend time with my parents and then my in-laws.

[katyon6th]

Bummer, since OSC and Obi are out, that leaves me, Mandy, SB, and SW as the females, we need at least 1 more female.

Anyone *ahem kori* ???

[MoSpur]

Once again, you guys will do fine. Its about having fun. You can honestly find very good equipment for cheap at discounted stores like TJ Max, Big Lots, and etc. I saw some good gloves at the stores I mentioned like two weeks ago for like $26.99. I remember buying a rawlings softball glove in 1997 at a garage sale for $5.00. The thing was brand new and I still have it. I have played in softball leagues from like '98 to about '04. That glove is the bomb.

[SpursWoman]

Actually ... at least 1/2 of the team has to be girls.

"Coed teams can play with more women than men, but not more men than women"


WTF?

[katyon6th]

Actually ... at least 1/2 of the team has to be girls.

"Coed teams can play with more women than men, but not more men than women"


WTF?


Did you read this on the Ancira Park website?

[SpursWoman]

Yes ... MoSpur posted a link on page 3 of this thread to the rules.

http://www.theparkonline.com/Softball/Softball_Rules.html

[MoSpur]

There are a lot of rules. So Katy, get to reading. I want a two-page report on the rules. Single spaced with font size of 10. Got it?

[SpursWoman]

Well, they are good to know ... so you don't look like a complete dumbass and let people get one over on you. It can work to your advantage. ;)

[MoSpur]

Well, they are good to know ... so you don't look like a complete dumbass and let people get one over on you. It can work to your advantage. ;)

Agreed. Knowledge is power. :lol

[katyon6th]

Reading...

thanks!

[katyon6th]

If I'm understanding these damn rules correctly, there needs to be at least the number of females to the number of males on the field playing defensively with no more than 5 men on the field at any time. So, at least 5 females and 5 males on the field. Does this mean we can have more men on the team than women so long as more men are not actually playing than woman?

I'm going to call to find out.

[SpursWoman]

Agreed. Knowledge is power. :lol



For example, at my son's last game they were visitors & up 8-7 in the last inning. The other team had 2 outs and the tying run on 3rd ... who stole home on a pass-ball to tie. Well, the batter never left the box ... and in their league that's an automatic out. The other coach either didn't know or didn't say anything, and the ump didn't call it ... but my son's coach (who could probably recite the rule book backwards) was like "Oh, hell no!" and protested it. He was right, the runner was out and we won.

:)

[MoSpur]

For example, at my son's last game they were visitors & up 8-7 in the last inning. The other team had 2 outs and the tying run on 3rd ... who stole home on a pass-ball to tie. Well, the batter never left the box ... and in their league that's an automatic out. The other coach either didn't know or didn't say anything, and the ump didn't call it ... but my son's coach (who could probably recite the rule book backwards) was like "Oh, hell no!" and protested it. He was right, the runner was out and we won.

:)

Its surprising how many games are decided by a rule like that. I love those games. When I am on the winning side of course.

[SpursWoman]

No kidding ... they were 0-2 before that game, now they are 3-2-1. :) :lol

[travis2]

If I'm understanding these damn rules correctly, there needs to be at least the number of females to the number of males on the field playing defensively with no more than 5 men on the field at any time. So, at least 5 females and 5 males on the field. Does this mean we can have more men on the team than women so long as more men are not actually playing than woman?

I'm going to call to find out.

That's the way I read it, Katy...

[MoSpur]

If I'm understanding these damn rules correctly, there needs to be at least the number of females to the number of males on the field playing defensively with no more than 5 men on the field at any time. So, at least 5 females and 5 males on the field. Does this mean we can have more men on the team than women so long as more men are not actually playing than woman?

I'm going to call to find out.

You got it. You need five females at all times.

[katyon6th]

So unless we want the ladies playing the entire game, we're giong to need more than 5 ladies on the team. And to make this fair to the guys without having to substitute them like crazy, we should really only have 6 or 7 guys on the team.

[MoSpur]

So unless we want the ladies playing the entire game, we're giong to need more than 5 ladies on the team. And to make this fair to the guys without having to substitute them like crazy, we should really only have 6 or 7 guys on the team.

Yup. You should have like seven girls and eight guys on the team.

[travis2]

So unless we want the ladies playing the entire game, we're giong to need more than 5 ladies on the team. And to make this fair to the guys without having to substitute them like crazy, we should really only have 6 or 7 guys on the team.

That's about the size of it...

[SpursWoman]

So Jekka...angel_luv....Kori ... pretty please play?

http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/ypray.gif http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/ypray.gif http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/ypray.gif



You more than likely wouldn't suck as bad as you think you would, and if you did at least ya'll would look cute doing it... :lol :makeout

[katyon6th]

We're going to figure this out and then kick some ass. No worries.

[MoSpur]

We're going to figure this out and then kick some ass. No worries.

That's the attitude. Acuna Matada. However you spell it.

[katyon6th]

If we can't find spurstalk ladies to join the team, I'm positive we can get some of our girlfriends to play. I have 2 girlfriends that may be a sure thing.

[jcrod]

The funny thing is I've been hit in the head with a baseball while I was batting. It's like anything else, you just have to shake it off.



Yeah, but you're not normal. Normal people don't play basketball with a torn hamstring.

Seriously guys, I don't know why ya'll think I'm discourging. I was trying to be helpful and laughing at some experiences. I never played any type of baseball/softball before last yr and now I can't get enough of it. It's really fun, now I don't know about coed, but you'd be suprised at how seriously these people take their softball.

Ebay is also a good place to buy a glove, I bought a $80 glove for $30. But I would chip in and buy a decent bat, I mean yes you can buy bats for $20 at walmart, but you don't really want those.

You can get away by playing the infield without cleats, but it helps having them in the outfield. Academy has them cheap $30-60.

Goodluck and post how your first game went.

[KEDA]

you cant play with imaginary friends Katy.

[katyon6th]

you cant play with imaginary friends Katy.

What a jerk!

[KEDA]

you know I love ya!

[katyon6th]

:)

[samikeyp]

If you end up at Ancira, I may go out and support the team. I always liked playing out there (I have the scars to prove it.) but my softball days are pretty much over. I still occasionally play volleyball out there. I would even buy a t-shirt supporting the team. Good luck!

[KEDA]

Ill go and get drunk in the stands!!!

hell, if I get too drunk, I might go streaking across the field!!!

[ObiwanGinobili]

:depressed
I'm going to stop reading thios thread. I'm so upset about not being able to play.

[SpursWoman]

spurschick is a definite maybe. :)

[Das Texan]

should have seen this earlier.


anyway, if you are still looking for a player i'd defintiely be intersted, would all depend on times and all though.

[travis2]

If we can't find spurstalk ladies to join the team, I'm positive we can get some of our girlfriends to play. I have 2 girlfriends that may be a sure thing.

You're bringing the girls to play? :D

*tiptoeing quickly out of the thread*

[SpursWoman]

katyon6th
silver21_black20
spurswoman
ginofan
spurschick
Sunshine



:smokin

[SpursWoman]

and FYI about bats: I have free use of some of our high-dollar demo bats...and I can share.


:elephant

[MoSpur]

and FYI about bats: I have free use of some of our high-dollar demo bats...and I can share.


:elephant

When you guys are done, would you be willing to sell any of those?

[SpursWoman]

I'll have to give them back :lol

We do have big fundraising sales of them periodically (like $200-300 bats for $50-$75) though. :)

[MoSpur]

I'll have to give them back :lol

We do have big fundraising sales of them periodically (like $200-300 bats for $50-$75) though. :)

Will you let me know when you have one of those fundraisers?

[samikeyp]

Ill go and get drunk in the stands!!!

hell, if I get too drunk, I might go streaking across the field!!!
I'll be in the stands with you.......as for the streaking...you go there on your own brother! :)

[SpursWoman]

Will you let me know when you have one of those fundraisers?

Absolutely....employees get first crack at them, too. ;)

[MoSpur]

Absolutely....employees get first crack at them, too. ;)

Sweet. I'll hook you up in some way.

[Sunshine]

I think I'll have to get drunk FIRST then maybe I can play.

[jcrod]

Absolutely....employees get first crack at them, too. ;)


Wow, hook me up with one bat too, please.

[katyon6th]

Can everyone get together on Sunday, April 16th?

[midgetonadonkey]

I think I'll have to get drunk FIRST then maybe I can play.

:tu

I like the way you think Sunshine.

[TheRage]

Can everyone get together on Sunday, April 16th?

isn't that easter?

[katyon6th]

isn't that easter?

Shit, is it?

[TheRage]

i am pretty sure of it... i will be getting drunk and breaking cascarones

[Kori Ellis]

Yes that's Easter. And there's a Spurs game that day plus the SpursTalk online poker tournament.

[midgetonadonkey]

isn't that easter?

I asked that same question in the Quattro but I was ignored.

[katyon6th]

Shit, the 16th is OUT

[TheRage]

anything going on friday?

[Kori Ellis]

I will think about playing. It would be cool if you don't have to ask your gf's and it could be all SpursTalk people.

[Kori Ellis]

anything going on friday?

You aren't playing, right?

[TheRage]

playing what?

[katyon6th]

I will think about playing. It would be cool if you don't have to ask your gf's and it could be all SpursTalk people.

Exactly what I was thinking, we want all SpursTalk people! So, think hard about it, Kori :)


And... would Sunday the 23rd work for people?

[Kori Ellis]

playing what?

Umm Softball.

[katyon6th]

We could more than likely situate some stuff online before the 23rd but I'd like for all of us as a team to get together.

Party!!

[Kori Ellis]

Exactly what I was thinking, we want all SpursTalk people! So, think hard about it, Kori :)


And... would Sunday the 23rd work for people?

Sunday the 23rd is likely the first game of the playoffs. Don't worry so much about setting up a time to get together yet. They'll be playoff GTG's very soon.

[TheRage]

thought that wasn't till june.... i posted in the other thread that i could be one of the exrtas... or just drink and watch. sounds like a good way to spend a sunday