Softball Practice Updates

[MannyIsGod]

hahaah, you beat me to google. Props.

[SpursWoman]

Google is cool, but landmarks (cleaners) are better. :tu :lol

[MannyIsGod]

the cleanrs is small. its only a 2 store center. This is after you pass the light at USAA Blvd. It should be easy to find.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

I'l be there as long as it doesn't start raining

[jman3000]

I'm actually getting a little excited... I haven't swung a bat in at least a year. Should be fun seeing how many balls I whiff at.

[SpursWoman]

Baseball City is an indoor batting cage ... but it's waaay over here.

[MannyIsGod]

Its not gonna rain tonight.

[MannyIsGod]

at least not while we're playing. Its like when I grill. It won't do that to me. :)

[SpursWoman]

I hope not ... I just ran out for a minute and it looked like it was breaking up a little. :)

[jman3000]

I'm gonna leave my house in a sec... is it still on if it rains?

[ChaCho's Nacho's]

uh batmans fielding skills are phenomenal and you can ask anybody who actually showed up to the first practice......his batting skills are also just as great

[angel_luv]

How did practice go?

[Kori Ellis]

uh batmans fielding skills are phenomenal and you can ask anybody who actually showed up to the first practice......his batting skills are also just as great


I did.

:lol

[SpursWoman]

Practice was fun ... more fun than batting cages for sure. :)

[Kori Ellis]

Yeah it was a good practice. Everyone got to hit and field.

Hopefully you guys can get in a few more practices before the league starts.

[timvp]

Man I wanted to hit one out of there :depressed

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Sorry I couldn't make it, I picked up my computer at 7, made it to the cages at 7:25, and everyone was gone.

[angel_luv]

Yeah it was a good practice. Everyone got to hit and field.

Hopefully you guys can get in a few more practices before the league starts.


And hopefully next time we both go to watch on the same day. :)

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Yes ma'am. :fro

[jman3000]

It was fun to get out there and hit/field... next time I'll remember to bring some of my own equipment... I jammed my finger pretty good on that very last play and it started bleeding on the drive home : /

[Kori Ellis]

It was fun to get out there and hit/field... next time I'll remember to bring some of my own equipment... I jammed my finger pretty good on that very last play and it started bleeding on the drive home : /

Sorry!!

We didn't know that there was going to be an actual practice or we would have told everyone to bring gloves.

[Silver21_Black20]

And hopefully next time we both go to watch on the same day. :)

Hey angel,

We had a Spurs sighting at the batting cages. We saw Devin Brown.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Hey angel,

We had a Spurs sighting at the batting cages. We saw Devin Brown.

That's not really a "spurs" sighting...but that's cool. What was he doing there?

[SequSpur]

When you all losers are losing your asses and you want to call up SequClemens, you just let me know.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Ouch.

[Silver21_Black20]

When you all losers are losing your asses and you want to call up SequClemens, you just let me know.

Don't hold your breath :rolleyes

[Kori Ellis]

When you all losers are losing your asses and you want to call up SequClemens, you just let me know.

They aren't playing in the Pee Wee league.

[SequSpur]

They aren't playing in the Pee Wee league.

Oh hell no................ :lol

[MannyIsGod]

ahahhahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaa

[SequSpur]

ahahhahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaa

You think that shit is funny? I'll sue your ass.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

Did you tell Nazr not to fumble his fucking fork?

[SequSpur]

He went to cut his steak and he pumped faked 3 times. WTF?

[MannyIsGod]

:lol

[Kori Ellis]

He went to cut his steak and he pumped faked 3 times. WTF?

:lmao

You made me laugh out loud.

[SequSpur]

I kind've feel bad for the guy because he was such a big part of last year's champ. run and this years 63.

Oh well.

[jman3000]

That's not really a "spurs" sighting...but that's cool. What was he doing there?

When I walked past him, he was chillin in front of his car around maybe 4-5 people just talking... it was hard to see his face, but as I walked by he looked at me and I instantly recognized him. I just gave a quick nod and moved on to the cages.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

When I walked past him, he was chillin in front of his car around maybe 4-5 people just talking... it was hard to see his face, but as I walked by he looked at me and I instantly recognized him. I just gave a quick nod and moved on to the cages.

Were they the UTSA cages?

I'm guessing he didn't feel like spending his summer in U-fucking-tah.

[Kori Ellis]

Were they the UTSA cages?

I'm guessing he didn't feel like spending his summer in U-fucking-tah.

They were the batting cages on Huebner around USAA Blvd.

He grew up here and owns a house here, so of course he comes back here for the summer.

[jman3000]

Were they the UTSA cages?

I'm guessing he didn't feel like spending his summer in U-fucking-tah.

No, they were the cages we set up the meeting at... just off huebner. I go to UTSA and I don't even remember seeing batting cages there... where are they located?

[MannyIsGod]

I walked passed him, just looked at him, and kept walking. I've actaully played ball with him before. My friend Brad lit him up. :lol

[Kori Ellis]

Well Brad sucks, so that must have been a bad day for Devin :lol

[jman3000]

What's the number situation? I'm assuming 21, 20, 9, 4, 12, and maybe 8 are taken... any chance the number can go up to 3000? :angel

[DannyT]

i member watchin him when he was makin the run for the city scoring title i think he plyed alamo heights like three times...he was pretty good nd him nd clay lcik were battlin back and fourth ....those were some good ass days.....man i love high school b ball

[Kori Ellis]

What's the number situation? I'm assuming 21, 20, 9, 4, 12, and maybe 8 are taken... any chance the number can go up to 3000? :angel

Katy knows the numbers situation. I'm not sure if all of those are taken.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

They were the batting cages on Huebner around USAA Blvd.

He grew up here and owns a house here, so of course he comes back here for the summer.

Oooh. Over by West.

Lovely place I tell you. I've quit and been back at least 5 times and they still hire me. :D

[Please_dont_ban_me]

No, they were the cages we set up the meeting at... just off huebner. I go to UTSA and I don't even remember seeing batting cages there... where are they located?

Hah

I was thinking that while I posted it. I go there too, and I dont' know if they have cages. I just assumed they did. I know the field is over by the rec center, don't recall ever seeing cages though.

[batman2883]

how did practice go?? Did anybody hit any out of the park?

[SpursWoman]

Lovely place I tell you. I've quit and been back at least 5 times and they still hire me. :D



I worked there for about a month when I was in college ... I worked weekend-graveyard, when all of the cheap motherfuckers would call the 800 numbers and not the 900 ones looking to get off.

I had to quit before I got fired ... because I'm just not the kind of person that can hear that kind of stuff and not have a response for it. Seriously, we used to compare notes in the breakroom on how many times we were asked what color panties we were wearing, and how many guys actually got to their happy ending before you figured out what they were doing. :lol

[batman2883]

I'm lucky enough to say ive never worked at west

[SpursWoman]

how did practice go?? Did anybody hit any out of the park?

It was great ... we ended up going to some elementary school by the batting cages because the machines were all messed up.

[katyon6th]

I will be registering the team tonight at Ancira for play on Sundays.

Yay!!!

[batman2883]

did yall practice at mcdermont???

[batman2883]

I was just practicing there on tuesday...i hit a lot of them out of the park

[TheRage]

so that's where you all went...i showed up late but since noone was there i stole some quarters from some kids, knocked a few out into the net, and hit on some kid's mom while he watched in horror as she flirted back.

[katyon6th]

TheRage, you are just out of control.

[katyon6th]

Ayuda me!

So, we're trying to find a different field to practice on, one with an actual infield. I'm looking at the SA Parks & Recreation site here (http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/inventory.asp?res=1680&ver=true) but there's just so many!

From that list, I have recognized the following parks:
Kennedy
ML King
McAllister
Southside Lions
Woodlawn Lake

I'd like to find a park central to everyone. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you. :)

[TheTruth]

mcallister is on 281 just past the airport...that is kinda central to everyone. I think that is where it is at.

Southside lions has a couple pretty nice fields, but it is all the way on the southside.

[katyon6th]

I just called and unfortunately the McAllister fields are rented out by the little league. Gotdamn kids.

[batman2883]

Southside Is Way Too Far

[SpursWoman]

Brackenridge
N. St. Mary's 78209
pavilions, playscapes, athletics fields, restrooms




Mahncke
3500 Broadway 78209

Oops...this is the one she practiced at ... it's right on Broadway about a mile or so past the Whitte Museum...

My daughter has practiced here before...it's pretty nice. Maybe too far *this* way, though.

[katyon6th]

I have an idea.

Why don't we reserve a field at Brack and have a BBQ? I called and they have 2 fields for reservation, one of the fields is available from 8:30-10pm and the other is available any time between 12noon-5:30pm.

What do y'all think?

[katyon6th]

hahahaha Christy. Great minds think alike!

[SpursWoman]

On Sunday? We'd definitely be in. :)

[TheTruth]

I'll bring my balls.

[katyon6th]

Yes, Sunday.

[katyon6th]

Softball practice and a bbq, it'd be super fun!

[Steve Perry]

Phone (210) 824-0539 / Fax (210) 824-2404

Ask for David Miracle very cool dude loves sports.
tell him you would like to use his field maybe offer to mow it once a week or pick some trash. Nice location check it out, It can't hurt,

http://www.northridgepark.org/
Directions to Northridge Park Baptist Church

2659 Eisenhauer Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78209
210.824.0539


http://www.northridgepark.org/media/webpictures/npcmap.gif

[SpursWoman]

:lol


That's where my son practiced twice a week with his baseball team...they sponsor a team at AHLL. I was actually going to suggest it...but it's right by my house, so it's probably too NE for most everyone.

They take really good care of that field, though. :)

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Ayuda me!

So, we're trying to find a different field to practice on, one with an actual infield. I'm looking at the SA Parks & Recreation site here (http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/inventory.asp?res=1680&ver=true) but there's just so many!

From that list, I have recognized the following parks:
Kennedy
ML King
McAllister
Southside Lions
Woodlawn Lake

I'd like to find a park central to everyone. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you. :)Hey I live by Kennedy, the fields are ok. But I wouldnt say its central for everybody.

[Silver21_Black20]

Southside Is Way Too Far

Not for me. Southside Lions is less than a minute from where I live.

But since batman is afraid to come to the Southeast side of town, I'm willingly to go anywhere just name the place. Actually, Katy's idea of practice and a BBQ sounds Super!!

[batman2883]

Its Super

[MannyIsGod]

Lets do the brack thing. I'll grill.

[katyon6th]

Hey Christy, do you have time tomorrow to pick up a permit for one of the fields at Brack tomorrow? I'll cover the cost.

[SpursWoman]

No problem ... what time?

[katyon6th]

How about 4-5:30? Otherwise it'd have to be earlier or from 8:30-10pm.

[katyon6th]

Hey, I'd really like to find out how many of y'all would be interested in having a BBQ at Brack after practice. Those interested thus far:

Katy
Matthew
Mandy
Manny
Sandra
Kori
LJ
Christy
Chris

[jman3000]

I'm going out with some buddies of mine that night.. but it it's not too late I should be game.

[SpursWoman]

I'll post what time I was able to get as soon as I get back from the PAR office....hopefully 4:00-5:30 won't be *taken*.

[kris]

I cannot attend the BBQ.

[katyon6th]

Kris, why the hell not?

Christy, when you reserve the field, let them know Katy is holding the times -- I talked to Barbara.

[batman2883]

batman might be able to but has to see what time his son's party is

[Kori Ellis]

batman might be able to but has to see what time his son's party is

Might be able to make practice? Or the BBQ?

[batman2883]

Either Or I Have To Find Out What Time My Son's Party Is Its Going To Be At Peter Piper

[SpursWoman]

*reserved*

Tony Martinez Softball Field
3610 N. St. Mary's
(close to Japanese Tea Gardens)
4:00 - 5:30


http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/tonymartinezpark.JPG

[Silver21_Black20]

*reserved*

Tony Martinez Softball Field
3610 N. St. Mary's
(close to Japanese Tea Gardens)
4:00 - 5:30


http://www.boomspeed.com/sweetc/tonymartinezpark.JPG

Kick Ass!!! :elephant

[Silver21_Black20]

I think Katy/Kori should let us all know what to bring so there won't be like 5 people bringing chips.

[katyon6th]

Christy kicks ass!

I just spoke with Barbara and unfortunately the field is reserved starting at 5:30 so we can't practice longer than that. It seems like in the past we've been practicing longer than 1.5 hrs, would y'all mind showing up to the field at 3:30? Perhaps to get more practice in? Just an idea.

[katyon6th]

I think Katy/Kori should let us all know what to bring so there won't be like 5 people bringing chips.

Hmm yes. That would be a good idea.

You bring the chips.

[katyon6th]

Please sign up to bring something to the BBQ on Sunday.

Hamburgers and hotdogs for me.

[SpursWoman]

Christy kicks ass!

I just spoke with Barbara and unfortunately the field is reserved starting at 5:30 so we can't practice longer than that. It seems like in the past we've been practicing longer than 1.5 hrs, would y'all mind showing up to the field at 3:30? Perhaps to get more practice in? Just an idea.


Since they use this field for tournaments n'stuff, I'm assuming we'll be able to tell where the bases are supposed to be, too. :lol

I'm sure we can get there earlier than 4:00 ... I thought about us usually running over, too. :)

[Ginofan]

i will bring some sausage/buns/tortillas

[SpursWoman]

Since I'll be baking & cooking all day Saturday anyway...I'll bring cookies or something , and potato salad. Unless everyone hates potato salad (?) then I'll bring something else. :lol

[SpursWoman]

Oh, BTW ... my softball team from work kicked ass last night, we won 15-8. I didn't play much, but Chris did really good. :)

[Kori Ellis]

We'll bring paper plates, cups, utensils and napkins.

(And probably something else after I see what everyone else is bringing)

[FRITO BANDITO]

I think Katy/Kori should let us all know what to bring so there won't be like 5 people bringing chips.



I'll bring the fritos, but don't expect me to chare to much!!!!! :drunk

[Silver21_Black20]

Hmm yes. That would be a good idea.

You bring the chips.

1 bag of potato chips and 1 bag of tortilla chips?

What else?

[katyon6th]

Probably more chips than that, I would think. Perhaps 2 bags of each?

[katyon6th]

Kurt, I see you in this thread. You better respond.

[kris]

Kris, why the hell not?

Christy, when you reserve the field, let them know Katy is holding the times -- I talked to Barbara.


I will have basketball practice afterwards, to mention I don't like barbeque.

I don't mind showing up early. 3:30 is probably the earliest I can be at the field though because I have to work until 2:30.

[MannyIsGod]

I will bring some hot dogs and some other stuff to grill.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

I'm pretty sure I can make the practice, not sure about the BBQ yet

[katyon6th]

At least you responded.

[batman2883]

blah blah blibbity blah blah

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

At least you responded.

I just have to get out of going to a graduation party for my cousin

[Kori Ellis]

Anyone who hasn't paid Katy for the initial $25 or the shirt money will need to pay her on Sunday.

Thank you.

[timvp]

I have said basketball practice at 6:30, but that shouldn't last too long so I could come back and get my eat on.

I can get there at around 3:30. Hopefully we get a lot of people there so we can run some simulation games and work on real game situations.

That'd be nice.

:smokin

[angel_luv]

I have church and church mtgs that will probably last until 5 on Sunday . How late are you guys going to be out and about?

I'll try to meet up with you. :)

[katyon6th]

Practice & BBQ tomorrow, don't forget! Me, Andrew, Robin, and Brandon will be there around 3:00-3:15.

Katy: Hamburgers/Water
Matthew/Mandy: Sausage/Tortillas/Buns
Manny: Hotdogs and other stuff
Sandra: Chips
Kori/LJ: Utensils/Napkins/etc.
Christy/Chris: Cookies/Potato Salad
Brandon: Fruit as in grapes
Andrew/Robin: Fajitas

[Kori Ellis]

We will be there sometime near 3:15 then.

Everyone remember to bring your equipment. We will try to simulate some in game action.

Who will be missing the practice?

[katyon6th]

As far as I know, the only person who said they may not attend the practice is batman.

[atlfan25]

who is that fag bringing the grapes

[MannyIsGod]

As far as I know, the only person who said they may not attend the practice is batman.WTF? Who's fucking birthday is it now?

[Kori Ellis]

As far as I know, the only person who said they may not attend the practice is batman.

What about Kurt?

[katyon6th]

I believe Kurt said he'd make the practice but may not stay for the BBQ. I need his number, he gave it to me but I deleted the PM.

[SpursWoman]

Oh, I'm bringing watermelon too...

[Ginofan]

Oh, I'm bringing watermelon too...

Soaked Watermelon? :angel

[SpursWoman]

:nerd

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

how exactly do you get to the brackenridge baseball fields

[TheTruth]

i believe that the map is about 3 pages back. i suck at directions.

[angel_luv]

Wow, I just got home. Sorry I missed you guys. Hope you had fun. :)

[kris]

Great practice by our team. I see a lot of improvement in the skill level of everybody just from the practices we have been to. Also, consistantly coming to practice shows a lot of dedication and commitment from our players. Katy and now Kori too are doing a great job of running things and keeping us organized. I've been impressed with Matthew and Katy's talent throughout. (something tells me the talent is present in the bloodline) Additionally, all of our girls are good contacts hitters. Plus, we are getting good conditioning from being in the heat.

I think our team will continue upward progress. Good job guys.

PS Thank you to everyone providing gatorade and water for me and the team.

[MannyIsGod]

I too think everyone showing up shows a good deal of commitment. I Like it!

[TheTruth]

Fuck commitment, my legs hurt and I can't lift my right arm.

[MannyIsGod]

But those brats were gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

[Jekka]

Mmmmm brats.

[kris]

But those brats were gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood



Mannibal the Cannibal - you eat spoiled children?

At least have them fresh.

[katyon6th]

Thanks for showing up again guys, appreciate it.

I do apologzie for being a pussy about my leg. I really did try to work through the pain but in the end it just hurt too much. Damn, they're going to get nasty this summer, already starting.

[Silver21_Black20]

Good practice today.

Damn good hot dogs and hamburgers Truth.

I'm sore as hell too, especially my right shoulder.

[kris]

Thanks for showing up again guys, appreciate it.

I do apologzie for being a pussy about my leg. I really did try to work through the pain but in the end it just hurt too much. Damn, they're going to get nasty this summer, already starting.

Oh please. You suck it up every play and take all the lumps and bruises for stopping the ball and on top of all that you dive.

You're a good leader for the team, captain.

[kris]

Good practice today.

Damn good hot dogs and hamburgers Truth.

I'm sore as hell too, especially my right shoulder.


Hey Sandra, are you the one PDBM has a wild crush on?

[Silver21_Black20]

Hey Sandra, are you the one PDBM has a wild crush on?

Damn dude...that was sooo yesterday! :lol

[kris]

Damn dude...that was sooo yesterday! :lol



You teenagers with your Britney Spears and such.

[MannyIsGod]

Thanks for showing up again guys, appreciate it.

I do apologzie for being a pussy about my leg. I really did try to work through the pain but in the end it just hurt too much. Damn, they're going to get nasty this summer, already starting.Shin guards and you'll be fine I think!

[Silver21_Black20]

Yea Katy...Kori had mentioned that maybe the infielders can get shin guards if we choose to, for protection.

[MannyIsGod]

The way some of those balls come off the dirt, its hard to get a feel for them and the only way to sto the ball everytime is to get your body behind it. We're going to end up with some bruises.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Yea Katy...Kori had mentioned that maybe the infielders can get shin guards if we choose to, for protection.

Kris is making me seriously consider purchasing a cup :lol

[Please_dont_ban_me]

You guys need a 6'3 Pakistani who hasn't played baseball/softball in years? =)


...did I mention, no stamina (from smoking) and limited athletic abillity?

[Silver21_Black20]

Kris is making me seriously consider purchasing a cup :lol

:lol

Maybe the male infielders should invest in a cup too, especially the way the softball would bounce up from the ground.

[Kori Ellis]

You guys need a 6'3 Pakistani who hasn't played baseball/softball in years? =)


...did I mention, no stamina (from smoking) and limited athletic abillity?

:lol Sorry the roster is full.

[timvp]

I apologize again for almost killing our franchise player katyon6th. I told Kori I was going to hit it down the right field line, but I hit it too low and too hard and almost killed her when she was standing on first. Good reaction time, though.

Nice practice. Still trying to get back my baseball instincts. Our team is looking good and this should be a fun season.

So when do we practice again?

:)

[Please_dont_ban_me]

:lol Sorry the roster is full.

Any word on a bball meet?

I've started back up playing regularly...so I can now redeem myself after the first meet. :D

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Are we still going to do the scrimmage?

[Ginofan]

[wimpy whining]Good God I don't remember ever being this sore in my life, I could hardly move this morning![/wimpy whining]

I think everyone did a great job out there. I think we will tear up the league, no doubt. My roommate's husband wants to scrimmage us, they will be in the ancira league too but I'm not sure on what days they play. I told him I'd talk to the captain and coach about that, so you two just let me know what you think.

P.S. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the BBQ afterwards and all the water and gatorades that were provided. I think we went through at least two 24 packs of water! Geez it was HOT!

[katyon6th]

Shin guards, yes. :tu

Cups? Oh, I don't know.

timvp, that was super scary, I'm really glad I had time to scream and move out of the way. Nice hit, though.

Scrimmage? Let's do this. I'm ready to practice again. My leg is sore but fuck it.

[SpursWoman]

I'm getting this bat today in a 34/30 so the guys will have something a little more *substantial* to hit with:

http://www.sport2000.net/images/340114_L.jpg


I'm also going to pick up some bases....the yarn was a little hard to find. :lol

[SpursWoman]

Scrimmage? Let's do this. I'm ready to practice again. My leg is sore but fuck it.


Any day/evening but Thursdays are good for us. :tu

[jcrod]

I'm getting this bat today in a 34/30 so the guys will have something a little more *substantial* to hit with:

http://www.sport2000.net/images/340114_L.jpg


I'm also going to pick up some bases....the yarn was a little hard to find. :lol


SW, are you buying or is it one of those demo bats you get to use for free? Envy's are not really good bats. They take a long time to break in and then only last a short time after they do (although very hot when the do break in), crack/break easliy.

Go here, softballfans.com/forums, they have a great sections on which bats to buy.

Of course if its free, it doesn't matter. They are endloaded, which makes the bat feel heavier than its weight.

[SpursWoman]

It's a $250 (new) bat that I'm buying at a deep discount. The guys have been banging the hell out of the ball with my Worth 29/22 fastpitch bat, I don't think they'll be too concerned with breaking anything in...it's just that mine is too light.


Chris would be just as content batting with a 2X4. :lol

[jcrod]

It's a $250 (new) bat that I'm buying at a deep discount. The guys have been banging the hell out of the ball with my Worth 29/22 fastpitch bat, I don't think they'll be too concerned with breaking anything in...it's just that mine is too light.


Chris would be just as content batting with a 2X4. :lol


If you can buy something else, I would. My point on the breakin is, its not a very good bat before the breakin. On that forum I posted, you can get that same bat new for 90-100. Even though its 250 in stores, players won't buy that bat because it won't last.

:lol Yeah the guys do need something to swing besides a fasthpitch bat.

[SpursWoman]

So basically you're saying that I need to go haggle more with our retail manager? :lol

[jcrod]

Yeah, I would stay away from Mizuno, they all have very short life spans. I'm telling you this and I have two. I had a Envy and then read all the bad reviews, and traded it for another Mizuno a Classic. It was suppose to last long, but it cracked on me at the last game. I only hit the damn thing about 150 times.

These bats are good.

Easton Flex
Easton Synergy Extended
Miken 484
Miken Freak 98
Worth may98
Louisville Slugger Catalyst ASA
DeMarini Evo ASA

[SpursWoman]

I ended up getting a 34/26oz Envy...and a 34/30oz DeMarini for an exceptionally good deal. And considering I paid no where near retail for either, they are not open for criticism. They are a very large step up from the 29/22oz Worth we've been playing with. :lol


I also got some little throw-bases so we don't have to use whatever is laying around.

So, let's get it on. :smokin

[MannyIsGod]

Thanks for getting the bats Christy! I'm sure whatever you got will be fine.

[SpursWoman]

I figure if we split the damage between 2 bats they'll last a little longer. The poor little Worth has been abused. :lol

I'm dying to break these in, though. :)

[TheTruth]

Thanks a bunch Christy. Really awesome of you.

I think that we have a enough players that we could just bring a couple of friends, and maybe get a 10 on 10 game going. We'd have to find 5 girls, but I don't see that as a problem. I keep trying to get my HEB team to play, but they haven't given me the go ahead to schedule one yet.

We should look into getting some friends to mix in with us and we could split into teams of 10. Get some real game action going.

[Kori Ellis]

Again jcrod is criticizing/recommending equipment for a team he isn't playing in. Classic.

We were actually all laughing yesterday about the time you told us we all needed cleats, $75-100 gloves, $200 bats, etc.

[katyon6th]

Anyone want to get together for a practice on Wed?

I wanna!

[MannyIsGod]

I'm up for that.

[katyon6th]

Thanks a bunch Christy. Really awesome of you.

I think that we have a enough players that we could just bring a couple of friends, and maybe get a 10 on 10 game going. We'd have to find 5 girls, but I don't see that as a problem. I keep trying to get my HEB team to play, but they haven't given me the go ahead to schedule one yet.

We should look into getting some friends to mix in with us and we could split into teams of 10. Get some real game action going.

I don't have any friends.

[Ginofan]

I'm game Katy.

[jcrod]

Again jcrod is criticizing/recommending equipment for a team he isn't playing in. Classic.

We were actually all laughing yesterday about the time you told us we all needed cleats, $75-100 gloves, $200 bats, etc.


:lol :rolleyes

Whatever, its not even worth it. Have fun.

[katyon6th]

I want to practice under the lights. Brack fields are taken Wed night, suggestions anyone?

[Kori Ellis]

Katy, any day this week .. even Friday, Saturday, Sunday is fine with us if they have a field available.

Just not Thursday.

[SpursWoman]

Katy, any day this week .. even Friday, Saturday, Sunday is fine with us if they have a field available.

Just not Thursday.


:tu

[kris]

How the hell do you break in a bat?

[kris]

Christy,

That $250 Mountain Dew bat looks awesome. Thanks for the hook up.

[MannyIsGod]

2006 Mizuno Envy 98mph
ASA Approved 34" 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30oz

Envy

My Own Personal Review of the Mizuno Envy

Mizuno has rebounded nicely from a nearly fatal mistake of releasing a sub par performing blur early in the season. Dont get me wrong, the BLUR wasnt by any means a terrible bat, it just wasnt anything near what the Crush or even Fury/Rage were... The new Envy is everything you would expect from the makers of the crush, and will definately be one of the top selling bats of the new year. It has a great feel, and is amazingly endloaded for an ASA bat... I had no trouble swinging the 27oz bat after swinging my b1 27oz EL for over 4 months... The switch was simple and only took about 4-5 swings to get used to the new bat... The envy has to be broken in, so please give it at least 200 swings before you judge it... Anything before then and you wont be seeing its true performance. This bat is great for all compression balls, as we tested it with .40 375, .44 375, .44 525, .47 525, and even .50 525 balls... It hit them all very well, and was performing even with the crappy .40 cor's... My test model has approx 500 swings on it with no signs of any dents, cracks or other failure. I would say if your looking for a top tier bat, but dont want to spend $300+, then the $249 Envy is the bat for you!
Sweet Spot & Overall Feel 17 of 20
Distance & Ball Flight 17 of 20
Durability 19 of 20
Swing Weight & Feel 17 of 20
Overall Feel/Performance: COMBINED 18 of 20

Signed: Jake "BIG" Vick


http://www.bigvick.com/envy.html

Sweet!

[kris]

So you do break bats in...Interesting...very interesting.

[MannyIsGod]

Yeah but even if you have to take 200 swings to break it in, thats what, one practice for us?

[SpursWoman]

I read another review that it scored over 90 on a 1-100 scale on everything from durability to style....but sound got like a 77 or 80 or something...and why does sound matter? :lol

All of those bats brand new have a 12 month warranty...so if it got messed up after 150 hits, it was defective and should be sent back. We do more than that one time at the batting cages. :fro

[SpursWoman]

Christy,

That $250 Mountain Dew bat looks awesome. Thanks for the hook up.


:lol @ Mountain Dew bat

[MannyIsGod]

After a departure from its Techfire style of bats to build 2004’s 100% composite Blur, Mizuno has returned to the design that made 2003’s Crush the company’s most successful softball bat ever. The 2005 Envy is similar in many ways to the Crush – the 12-inch barrel, thin handle and balanced weighting – with a couple of technological improvements such as the Filament Wound Composite Pipe to replace the aluminum sleeve in the barrel and an expanded Sweet Area to magnify the traditional Techfire sweet spot.

It did not take a lot of swings for our hitters to agree that Mizuno had done what it set out to do with this bat – improve on the still-popular Crush model.

“I think this bat swings better than any of the previous Techfires,” said one reviewer. “It has good pop and good balance. This is one of the better bats you are going to get for the price.”

That is a fair statement as the reviewer being quoted hit a number of low compression balls (.44/375) over of the 350-foot fence at the baseball field we were testing on in 100-degree heat.

The Envy is a great bat across the board – it has a solid feel and swings true to its posted weight, perhaps a bit heavier than other 100% composite bats. The 12-inch barrel has plenty of sweet spot so it doesn’t take long to find it or to get comfortable hitting it. How much the advertised “expanded Sweet Area” helps can’t really be measured, but no one had trouble finding it, not even the guys who hit it right out of the wrapper. The pop is very good, but it is also an effective bat for moving the ball around and hitting hard shots in the 5-6 and 3-4 holes.

For these reasons, all types of hitters liked the bat. Power hitters got plenty of distance. Line drive hitters could push the ball or turn on it into the corner and quickly developed the confidence to do so. There is no sting at all, though balls caught on the end of the barrel sound horrible (even though they don’t really hurt either).

The Envy is is ideal for all types of hitters.

One note: the Envy is designed for use in ASA, but it seems to compete with many other companies’ USSSA-only bats which are not allowed in ASA. It tested well side-by-side with some of the 2005 models.

[MannyIsGod]

Apparently from what I've read on those forums, the bat is bad ass but the lighter (26-28 oz) crack easier than the 30 oz ones. I'm psyched to take a few with that bat. I'm sure Kris and Chris will be going yard with it.

[SpursWoman]

The Envy is the 26oz I got ... which is still 4oz heavier and 5 inches longer than the one we've been using. The 30oz is the DeMarini...not quite as pricy as the Mizuno but it's not crap either.

[MannyIsGod]

Either way, that should still be pretty damn sweet. Thanks a ton Christy.

[SpursWoman]

I was haggling for the Mikan Freak but I wasn't going to push my luck. :lol

[Kori Ellis]

Most of the girls will probably use the 26oz bat and the guys use the 30oz one. I don't think any of the girls have to worry about breaking the bat. :lol

Thanks Christy.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

So who are your best girl/guy players?

[Kori Ellis]

So who are your best girl/guy players?

Not to offend anyone, but I think Katy is the best girl and that LJ and Kris are the best guys. But no one is bad or anything.

[MannyIsGod]

I think thats a fair assesment. All of our girls are pretty good though, which is awesome.

So are we practicing Wednesday?????

[SpursWoman]

So who are your best girl/guy players?


Why does it matter?

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Why does it matter?

Why does it matter if it matters?

[SpursWoman]

Because on a softball team one person can't do it all, so it's irrelevant. How are we as a team would be a question that actually matters.

And we're going to dominate. :)

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Because on a softball team one person can't do it all, so it's irrelevant. How are we as a team would be a question that actually matters.

And we're going to dominate. :)

It's an individual sport.

If anything, baseball/softball is the one sport where you CAN single out players and ask who the best is. And good luck dominating, I'll keep my tissues handy to mourn my lost-in-the-mail invitation to play for you guys. (yes, yes, I know there was a thread. Let me bitch.)

[SpursWoman]

What good is an awesome throw if the person on the other end can't catch it?

What good is one person getting on base if everyone after them strikes out?


It's still a team sport. I have no idea what you guys' fascination is with constantly having to compare people against one another.

[kris]

There is a lot of individualism when batting, but it's still majorly a team sport. We've got a lot of people that I think will be much improved as they play more and more.

I want to play as best as I can to help the team, but I know I'm going to drop some balls, make some bad throws, strike out and no one on our team will give me a hard time about it - well maybe the striking out, but that's kind of funny in slow pitch softball. :lol

I won't know who the best players are in my mind until we play the games. Games count. Practices just help you get ready for them.

I always like playing with the players that try their hardest and take the game serious, but are good natured about it.

[kris]

And who the hell is Spurswoman+?

[MannyIsGod]

I'm pretty sure I'm the worst batter as far as the guys go. I know I have less power than every other guy. Those fuckers can rip it.

[SpursWoman]

And who the hell is Spurswoman+?


The new & improved me? :lol

[SpursWoman]

I'm pretty sure I'm the worst batter as far as the guys go. I know I have less power than every other guy. Those fuckers can rip it.

But everyone is good at something...you work with it. I can't throw very far (yet, but I'm improving), so my cutoff person needs to GET CLOSER, DAMMIT! :lol

[kris]

Not to offend anyone, but I think Katy is the best girl and that LJ and Kris are the best guys. But no one is bad or anything.


:princess

[Please_dont_ban_me]

But everyone is good at something...you work with it. I can't throw very far (yet, but I'm improving), so my cutoff person needs to GET CLOSER, DAMMIT! :lol

LoL

You can't throw far and they stuck you in the outfield? :owned

[Kori Ellis]

LoL

You can't throw far and they stuck you in the outfield? :owned

You know - No one wants to hear your stupidity or criticism. You are fast becoming an annoyance.

[kris]

LoL

You can't throw far and they stuck you in the outfield? :owned



Yeah, you'd be real good for our team chemistry. Constantly hitting on Sandra and then trying to discount someone before you even know what's going on.

Sign him up.

[MannyIsGod]

He'd probably yell at Katy while she was hurt too. Asshole.

[SpursWoman]

LoL

You can't throw far and they stuck you in the outfield? :owned


Reason 5646225 why you wouldn't be a good fit. You don't know shit about softball. :lol

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Reason 5646225 why you wouldn't be a good fit. You don't know shit about softball. :lol

You said you can't throw far...and the cutoff guy should be closer. Doesn't that mean you're in the outfield throwing in?

...and I was just kidding about the owned part.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

You know - No one wants to hear your stupidity or criticism. You are fast becoming an annoyance.

It wasn't a criticism, it was a joke.

Why are you getting so defensive?

[Kori Ellis]

It wasn't a criticism, it was a joke.

Why are you getting so defensive?

Because you are being rude and obnoxious. You already said that you were going to laugh if the team lost, etc. Now you are mocking her for not throwing well? Or mocking the team for putting her in the outfield without knowing the system?

You aren't on the team. Just don't open the thread.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Because you are being rude and obnoxious. You already said that you were going to laugh if the team lost, etc. Now you are mocking her for not throwing well? Or mocking the team for putting her in the outfield without knowing the system?

You aren't on the team. Just don't open the thread.

What? When did I say I would laugh if you guys lost?

I wasn't mocking her. It was just a joke...she said she can't throw the ball well, and then she mentioned a cutoff guy. So I thought it was funny...I'm sorry. Damn.

[Kori Ellis]

I guess I read your "good luck dominating" sarcasm wrong. My bad.

Anyway. Your jokes aren't funny and just offensive to people. So maybe you should ease up.

I felt sorry for you when your cousin had to come protect you when people were bashing you the other day and I actually told them to stop.

I guess I should have just let it go because you aren't acting to cool.

[Please_dont_ban_me]

As for not opening the thead...

How many other people in here are posting who aren't on the team? When I ask for permission to do shit (the game 6 meet), I get bitched out...when I go ahead and do it without asking (posting in this thread), I get bitched out. =(

[Please_dont_ban_me]

I guess I read your "good luck dominating" sarcasm wrong. My bad.

Anyway. Your jokes aren't funny and just offensive to people. So maybe you should ease up.

I felt sorry for you when your cousin had to come protect you when people were bashing you the other day and I actually told them to stop.

I guess I should have just let it go because you aren't acting to cool.

My jokes are funny to me. =( I'll include a "lol" from now on to let people know I'm kidding I guess.

As for me not acting cool, I don't know what it is honestly. Nothing I say on here is meant to disrespect anybody or flame. I think there's people on here a lot worse than me.




(actually, the one comment I made to manny was meant to flame/disrespect him but I apologized for it and it was uncalled for. Other than that, I can't think of anything)

[Please_dont_ban_me]

Anyways, this is your guys's thread...so if you don't want me posting in it I won't.

Kori, if you have a problem with me posting on your site...just PM me and I'll stop posting on it. You guys take care.

[Kori Ellis]

I have no problem.

[SpursWoman]

I wish Chris would hurry up and get home so we can go play with those bats...the cages close at 9:00.

:madrun :lol

[katyon6th]

Southside Lions Park
900 Hiawatha

Is this too far?

[Kori Ellis]

Where is it? What are the major streets?

[SpursWoman]

Pecan Valley Drive & Southcross


WW White to Southcross ... that's not too bad for me. That's really far for Kori & LJ.

[TheTruth]

it is just past the alamodome...maybe 2 minutes south of the dome.

[TheTruth]

you'd exit fair ave.

[Kori Ellis]

I don't care much about the distance. I just wondered if it was ghetto.

[angel_luv]

Please remind me: When do you guys actually start playing and where is that location?

[katyon6th]

Our first game would be on June 16th at Ancira Sports Park off 410 & Wetmore.

[Kori Ellis]

Our first game would be on June 16th at Ancira Sports Park off 410 & Wetmore.

No, June 18th, right?

[katyon6th]

Yes, June 18th. Thanks!

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

what was the batting order??

[SpursWoman]

Oh, cool...a couple of more weeks to practice! :oops

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

and katy, i still owe you 5 bucks, i'l pay you next time

[TheTruth]

I don't care much about the distance. I just wondered if it was ghetto.
Its a big family park. There are a ton of people there walking around the community track, and there are a number of fields that are always filled. I've practiced there with my HEB team (a bunch of uptight desk folk), and we have never had any problems.

[Kori Ellis]

what was the batting order??

The Batting Order isn't set.

But I'm leaning toward ...

Kris
Katy
LJ
Sandra
Chris
Whitney
Kurt, Manny or Matthew
Mandy
Kurt, Manny or Matthew
Christy
Pitcher
Girl DH (which as of now might be me)

[Kori Ellis]

Its a big family park. There are a ton of people there walking around the community track, and there are a number of fields that are always filled. I've practiced there with my HEB team (a bunch of uptight desk folk), and we have never had any problems.

Thanks.

If Katy wants to book it there, it's fine. It's very far from us, but we don't really care about that.

[MannyIsGod]

except thats 12 people?

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

The Batting Order isn't set.

But I'm leaning toward ...

Kris
Katy
LJ
Sandra
Chris
Whitney
Kurt, Manny or Matthew
Mandy
Kurt, Manny or Matthew
Christy
Pitcher
Girl DH (which as of now might be me)

Does it have to go girl/guy?? or could 3 girls bat, then 3 guys?

[Kori Ellis]

except thats 12 people?

That's how many bat.

[katyon6th]

SW, could you book the Lions field in the evening on Wed? I think Manny is paying for it this time. :)

[Kori Ellis]

Does it have to go girl/guy?? or could 3 girls bat, then 3 guys?

It has to alternate each batter.

[katyon6th]

Batting order must be girl/guy or guy/girl.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Ok, gotcha

[SpursWoman]

SW, could you book the Lions field in the evening on Wed? I think Manny is paying for it this time. :)


Yes, ma'am. :)

[MannyIsGod]

I just tried to look to see in the rules about the 12 people batting, I can't find anything. Are we sure about that?

[MannyIsGod]

:lol I love how I got volunteered by Katy to pay for it.

Thats fine.

[Kori Ellis]

I just tried to look to see in the rules about the 12 people batting, I can't find anything. Are we sure about that?

Yes.

Look at number 19 in the rules.

Coed teams may have 12 player batting order (one male and one female designated hitter).

[MannyIsGod]

Thats a bad ass rule! When I thought we had DHs I thought it was to bat in place of someone. But thats an awesome rule.

[katyon6th]

:lol I love how I got volunteered by Katy to pay for it.

Thats fine.

I sense hostility. :lol

I kid, of course.

[Little Black Jersey]

I'd be willing to contribute some money for the field. $15?

One of our games I will bring the drinks as well.

Edit: This is Kris

[katyon6th]

Hi Whitney!

[katyon6th]

Oh, forget it!

[angel_luv]

Yes, June 18th. Thanks!

Awesome! Thanks! :)
I am so excited! Do we have a game time yet?

I am going to try to make another one of your practices. Wednesdays are bad for me because I go to church now with my sister.

[MannyIsGod]

No one needs to contribute, I got it. Someone can pickup the next practice and we can rotate.

[kris]

Oh, forget it!

Hey that plummet in enthusiasm is ill begotten.

PS Where does the rule book say what innings are the beer innings?

[Kori Ellis]

Thats a bad ass rule! When I thought we had DHs I thought it was to bat in place of someone. But thats an awesome rule.

Yes it is. But you can't add the male DH without adding the female DH. You have to bat 10 or bat 12. That's why I thought it would be good to have the sixth girl, then the sixth guy can bat. More fun for everyone.

Anyway, since we lost Robin, I'm going to practice hitting. If I can hit decent enough, then I'll DH and help Katy coach/manage.

[kris]

No one needs to contribute, I got it. Someone can pickup the next practice and we can rotate.


I can't afford a whole practice. :depressed

Although, your generosity is appreciated.

[MannyIsGod]

I sense hostility. :lol

I kid, of course.Hostile like your mamma. So is the practice this Wednesday?

[katyon6th]

Hey that plummet in enthusiasm is ill begotten.

PS Where does the rule book say what innings are the beer innings?

After we win.

[MannyIsGod]

You'll be able to afford it after you win your invitational this weekend. The WK Classic.

[katyon6th]

Yes, this Wednesday, hopefully starting around 7:30-8.

[MannyIsGod]

Nice.

[kris]

You'll be able to afford it after you win your invitational this weekend. The WK Classic.

If I win, you can guarantee it's fixed.

Besides, I'm very frugal. I shop at Big Lots for my dinners. I only can allow myself to spend small amounts at a time. Thus, I have 12 8 inch tvs.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol