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bmoser

1633 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2010 :  07:42:21  Show Profile
If we could match up Bandits vs MBA, Sandtown vs Bombers, Team GA vs Lynn Haven Longhorns, I think Georgia takes 2 out of 3, but I'm not sure which 2.

Now if you also add : Pembroke Lakes Bulldogs, West Pines Cobras, Tamiami Blaze, and Team USA Boltz, I think Florida takes it.

I think only Texas and California could hang with FLA and GA, and those two States have much larger populations.

quote:
Originally posted by Sunshine

You GA boys getting nervous yet? Ready or not them FL teams are comming to town. I can hear the war drums starting to beat. FL VS GA.... Who will come out on top?

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Sunshine

13 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2010 :  09:54:15  Show Profile
It will be interesting to see how the TD does the pool games in Atlanta. Anyone know from past experiences if they go by points during pool play to determine who teams play? You have some very good teams with no points that could match up with some very good teams who have a lot of points. This could make for some good games early on.
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Scoremore

18 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2010 :  10:06:17  Show Profile
On the rest of the panhandle I think it's too early to tell. Currently, I would have to say the Bay Bombers would be the other 11U major team in the panhandle to worry about. I think time will tell with the Atlanta Super NIT and Orange Beach Super NIT just around the corner. The Longhorns have been working hard, practicing, no matter how cold it is. They have a chemistry worth considering. They are very strong at the plate with many big hitters and a deep pitching rotation.
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baseballdoc

73 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2010 :  10:54:35  Show Profile
Tampa Boltz are not in the same league with the other teams you mentioned. Their #1 pitcher returned to MBA Pride, where he started off in the Fall. The central and south Florida teams appear to be superior to those in the north and west. This is my opinion after playing against the majority of teams in the state of Florida.



quote:
Originally posted by bmoser

If we could match up Bandits vs MBA, Sandtown vs Bombers, Team GA vs Lynn Haven Longhorns, I think Georgia takes 2 out of 3, but I'm not sure which 2.

Now if you also add : Pembroke Lakes Bulldogs, West Pines Cobras, Tamiami Blaze, and Team USA Boltz, I think Florida takes it.

I think only Texas and California could hang with FLA and GA, and those two States have much larger populations.

quote:
Originally posted by Sunshine

You GA boys getting nervous yet? Ready or not them FL teams are comming to town. I can hear the war drums starting to beat. FL VS GA.... Who will come out on top?



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Sunshine

13 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2010 :  11:07:01  Show Profile
No question about it South FL has some very strong teams. The Pembroke BullDogs are one of the best teams in FL. They don't travel much outside of miami but they are well coached and have some serious talent. Of the 6 losses MBA has 3 of them came by way of the Bulldogs.
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baseballdoc

73 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2010 :  13:12:11  Show Profile

True! but: we have also beaten them 3 times [once by 10-run rule]. We have never lost to them by more than 2 runs and that was with 3 kids missing on a less competitive team than we have at the present time. However, I do agree that the Bulldogs are a team to take seriously. The West Pines Cobras are also highly competitive. The Tamiami Blaze is a distant 3rd. We beat them in the championship by the mercy rule. The Gamewear team and the Titans are probably 4th and 5th respectively [in my opinion]. I'm speaking about south Florida [Miami area] not the rest of the State!

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Originally posted by Sunshine

No question about it South FL has some very strong teams. The Pembroke BullDogs are one of the best teams in FL. They don't travel much outside of miami but they are well coached and have some serious talent. Of the 6 losses MBA has 3 of them came by way of the Bulldogs.

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bmoser

1633 Posts

Posted - 03/06/2010 :  06:50:01  Show Profile
baseballdoc,
Team USA Boltz has beaten MBA pride and West Pines Cobras, so they've got to be legit.
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baseballdoc

73 Posts

Posted - 03/06/2010 :  21:24:26  Show Profile
They were quasi-legit until their #1 pitcher returned to MBA. He beat MBA 2-1 [when he played for the Boltz] and then beat the West Pines Cobras at Disney [Super NIT which we won]. We will be playing in the same tournament this coming weekend in Plant City. I'll let you know.



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Originally posted by bmoser

baseballdoc,
Team USA Boltz has beaten MBA pride and West Pines Cobras, so they've got to be legit.

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stinger

120 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2010 :  10:42:13  Show Profile
This is a request for new posters . . .

We're talking about 11u baseball. Words like "quasi-legit" are inflammatory if you're on the team that's being discussed. Not only will a parent get angry, but what if you're a kid on the team reading about your team online. Plus, what does that even mean? Does a team have to be as good as the Bandits or MBA to be "legit"? Again, it's 11u baseball. From experience, things are going to change a lot in the next 3 years and players who are average today will become dominant, and vice versa.

Let's please do our best to keep the words more positive. For example you could have said, "they recently lost an ace pitcher so we'll have to see how they play without him". I think we can all ready between the lines on a statement like that.

I realize this comes off as preachy but this is one soap box I'm not getting off.

quote:
Originally posted by baseballdoc

They were quasi-legit until their #1 pitcher returned to MBA. He beat MBA 2-1 [when he played for the Boltz] and then beat the West Pines Cobras at Disney [Super NIT which we won]. We will be playing in the same tournament this coming weekend in Plant City. I'll let you know.



quote:
Originally posted by bmoser

baseballdoc,
Team USA Boltz has beaten MBA pride and West Pines Cobras, so they've got to be legit.



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baseballdoc

73 Posts

Posted - 03/07/2010 :  15:36:02  Show Profile
Stinger:

I see your point. However, we were discussing the various tiers of 11u baseball nationally. When I said they were "quasi-legit" I meant that they were "almost" but "not quite" at the same level as the Bandits, MBA, SD Stars, Banditos Black, Pembroke Lake Bulldogs, etc. In other words, the latter teams are legitimate national powers, other teams may be almost there, but not quite. This, of course, is my personal opinion and based on observing these teams on a regular basis. USSSA categorizes teams as MAJORS, AAAA, AA. As an example, a AAA may be very close to being a Majors team, but not quite!
If I offended anyone by my categorization, I apologize.

quote:
Originally posted by stinger

This is a request for new posters . . .

We're talking about 11u baseball. Words like "quasi-legit" are inflammatory if you're on the team that's being discussed. Not only will a parent get angry, but what if you're a kid on the team reading about your team online. Plus, what does that even mean? Does a team have to be as good as the Bandits or MBA to be "legit"? Again, it's 11u baseball. From experience, things are going to change a lot in the next 3 years and players who are average today will become dominant, and vice versa.

Let's please do our best to keep the words more positive. For example you could have said, "they recently lost an ace pitcher so we'll have to see how they play without him". I think we can all ready between the lines on a statement like that.

I realize this comes off as preachy but this is one soap box I'm not getting off.

quote:
Originally posted by baseballdoc

They were quasi-legit until their #1 pitcher returned to MBA. He beat MBA 2-1 [when he played for the Boltz] and then beat the West Pines Cobras at Disney [Super NIT which we won]. We will be playing in the same tournament this coming weekend in Plant City. I'll let you know.



quote:
Originally posted by bmoser

baseballdoc,
Team USA Boltz has beaten MBA pride and West Pines Cobras, so they've got to be legit.





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G-Man

326 Posts

Posted - 03/09/2010 :  16:41:41  Show Profile
I wonder after seeing the I-4 pool schedule whether its "quasi-legit LOL ( just poking fun ) for MBA to be playing 12u AAA teams instead of really testing themselves like the Bandits have an play in the 12u Major division. I wonder why they are not playing in 12 major?

LOL MBA plays Bullets Gold and Team Crush which was beat by one of the weaker 11u major teams from your area. Doc why is MBA hiding and not playing against some of the top teams in the 12u major division. Too me it seems like trying to pad a record for an 11u team.
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baseballdoc

73 Posts

Posted - 03/09/2010 :  23:13:48  Show Profile

MBA registered for the 12u division and we were placed in the weaker bracket. We have no conrol over USSSA. Apparently they had too many 12u Major teams. We have played competitive 12u teams and won [look at our record]. If we wanted to pad our numbers, we would only play USSSA tournaments. Instead, we have been playing, and winning, Nations Baseball and Triple Crown tourneys. Of course, we acquired no USSSA points. You seem to know our team pretty well, thus you're making statements which even you don't believe.
Since they haven't been playing baseball since last summer, the Bandits needed to get ready in a hurry for the Super NIT. They knew that they would likely have to play MBA during the tournament. We have been playing numerous tournaments, including 2 Super NITs, since last September. We feel that we are, and have been ready to play the best teams in the 11u as well as the 12u divisions. By the way, Bullets Baseball Gold used to be a competitive team. I haven't seen them play recently, but if they have the same team from 2 years ago, they will be tough.




quote:
Originally posted by G-Man

I wonder after seeing the I-4 pool schedule whether its "quasi-legit LOL ( just poking fun ) for MBA to be playing 12u AAA teams instead of really testing themselves like the Bandits have an play in the 12u Major division. I wonder why they are not playing in 12 major?

LOL MBA plays Bullets Gold and Team Crush which was beat by one of the weaker 11u major teams from your area. Doc why is MBA hiding and not playing against some of the top teams in the 12u major division. Too me it seems like trying to pad a record for an 11u team.

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G-Man

326 Posts

Posted - 03/10/2010 :  13:19:53  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by baseballdoc


MBA registered for the 12u division and we were placed in the weaker bracket. We have no conrol over USSSA. Apparently they had too many 12u Major teams. We have played competitive 12u teams and won [look at our record]. If we wanted to pad our numbers, we would only play USSSA tournaments. Instead, we have been playing, and winning, Nations Baseball and Triple Crown tourneys. Of course, we acquired no USSSA points. You seem to know our team pretty well, thus you're making statements which even you don't believe.
Since they haven't been playing baseball since last summer, the Bandits needed to get ready in a hurry for the Super NIT. They knew that they would likely have to play MBA during the tournament. We have been playing numerous tournaments, including 2 Super NITs, since last September. We feel that we are, and have been ready to play the best teams in the 11u as well as the 12u divisions. By the way, Bullets Baseball Gold used to be a competitive team. I haven't seen them play recently, but if they have the same team from 2 years ago, they will be tough.




quote:
Originally posted by G-Man

I wonder after seeing the I-4 pool schedule whether its "quasi-legit LOL ( just poking fun ) for MBA to be playing 12u AAA teams instead of really testing themselves like the Bandits have an play in the 12u Major division. I wonder why they are not playing in 12 major?

LOL MBA plays Bullets Gold and Team Crush which was beat by one of the weaker 11u major teams from your area. Doc why is MBA hiding and not playing against some of the top teams in the 12u major division. Too me it seems like trying to pad a record for an 11u team.





Doc I know you have a good team but for the life of me I cant figure out why they are playing in the 12u AAA. It was mentioned before the spring season started that any 11u major teams that wanted to play in the 12s would have to do so in the 12 majors. Yet it doesnt seem the powers that be are holding the 11u major teams to that new regulation. So I would assume that the TD for this tournament would move MBA to the 12 major division if asked.

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baseballdoc

73 Posts

Posted - 03/11/2010 :  13:50:33  Show Profile
Based on your speculations, one can conclude that we are scared of good competition. Maybe we should consider playing 11 AAA at the Atlanta Super NIT.




quote:
Originally posted by G-Man

quote:
Originally posted by baseballdoc


MBA registered for the 12u division and we were placed in the weaker bracket. We have no conrol over USSSA. Apparently they had too many 12u Major teams. We have played competitive 12u teams and won [look at our record]. If we wanted to pad our numbers, we would only play USSSA tournaments. Instead, we have been playing, and winning, Nations Baseball and Triple Crown tourneys. Of course, we acquired no USSSA points. You seem to know our team pretty well, thus you're making statements which even you don't believe.
Since they haven't been playing baseball since last summer, the Bandits needed to get ready in a hurry for the Super NIT. They knew that they would likely have to play MBA during the tournament. We have been playing numerous tournaments, including 2 Super NITs, since last September. We feel that we are, and have been ready to play the best teams in the 11u as well as the 12u divisions. By the way, Bullets Baseball Gold used to be a competitive team. I haven't seen them play recently, but if they have the same team from 2 years ago, they will be tough.




quote:
Originally posted by G-Man

I wonder after seeing the I-4 pool schedule whether its "quasi-legit LOL ( just poking fun ) for MBA to be playing 12u AAA teams instead of really testing themselves like the Bandits have an play in the 12u Major division. I wonder why they are not playing in 12 major?

LOL MBA plays Bullets Gold and Team Crush which was beat by one of the weaker 11u major teams from your area. Doc why is MBA hiding and not playing against some of the top teams in the 12u major division. Too me it seems like trying to pad a record for an 11u team.





Doc I know you have a good team but for the life of me I cant figure out why they are playing in the 12u AAA. It was mentioned before the spring season started that any 11u major teams that wanted to play in the 12s would have to do so in the 12 majors. Yet it doesnt seem the powers that be are holding the 11u major teams to that new regulation. So I would assume that the TD for this tournament would move MBA to the 12 major division if asked.



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G-Man

326 Posts

Posted - 03/12/2010 :  00:01:53  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by baseballdoc

Based on your speculations, one can conclude that we are scared of good competition. Maybe we should consider playing 11 AAA at the Atlanta Super NIT.




quote:
Originally posted by G-Man

quote:
Originally posted by baseballdoc


MBA registered for the 12u division and we were placed in the weaker bracket. We have no conrol over USSSA. Apparently they had too many 12u Major teams. We have played competitive 12u teams and won [look at our record]. If we wanted to pad our numbers, we would only play USSSA tournaments. Instead, we have been playing, and winning, Nations Baseball and Triple Crown tourneys. Of course, we acquired no USSSA points. You seem to know our team pretty well, thus you're making statements which even you don't believe.
Since they haven't been playing baseball since last summer, the Bandits needed to get ready in a hurry for the Super NIT. They knew that they would likely have to play MBA during the tournament. We have been playing numerous tournaments, including 2 Super NITs, since last September. We feel that we are, and have been ready to play the best teams in the 11u as well as the 12u divisions. By the way, Bullets Baseball Gold used to be a competitive team. I haven't seen them play recently, but if they have the same team from 2 years ago, they will be tough.




quote:
Originally posted by G-Man

I wonder after seeing the I-4 pool schedule whether its "quasi-legit LOL ( just poking fun ) for MBA to be playing 12u AAA teams instead of really testing themselves like the Bandits have an play in the 12u Major division. I wonder why they are not playing in 12 major?

LOL MBA plays Bullets Gold and Team Crush which was beat by one of the weaker 11u major teams from your area. Doc why is MBA hiding and not playing against some of the top teams in the 12u major division. Too me it seems like trying to pad a record for an 11u team.





Doc I know you have a good team but for the life of me I cant figure out why they are playing in the 12u AAA. It was mentioned before the spring season started that any 11u major teams that wanted to play in the 12s would have to do so in the 12 majors. Yet it doesnt seem the powers that be are holding the 11u major teams to that new regulation. So I would assume that the TD for this tournament would move MBA to the 12 major division if asked.







Oh no one said you were scared. I just dont think you have been tested. MBA has played it smart and scheduled themselves in the right tournaments and had very favorable pool schedules. However and its just my opinion. I dont think you can claim being the best until you prove it. If playing in the 11u AAA super nit helps you prove it then by all means sign em up You might get surprised
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baseballpapa

1520 Posts

Posted - 03/14/2010 :  20:33:22  Show Profile
baseballdoc: Looks like the Chainsaw might get to play in the Super NIT if all works out. His older brother is already playing so he will be there anyway and if we can work within the rules then we will try and play.
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baseballdoc

73 Posts

Posted - 03/15/2010 :  14:09:39  Show Profile

That's good. Surely he will do great. I'm glad that Troy permitted his players to participate in this nice tournament. Come by and say hello. By the way, your boys from East Cobb didn't fare too well against the kids from Florida. They lost 2 out of 3 games! I know that you're going to say that it is due to the Florida teams having an advantage because of the weather. That is probably partly true but is not the only reason.
We won our 12AAA tournament rather easily [5-0] and the championship game against the Beyel Brothers Bulldogs was 16-0 in 3 innings! I don't care what G-Man says, the pitching we saw was as good or better than we'll see in Atlanta. We faced some big 12u teams from Florida who could easily be playing Majors. Best of all, we won and got to play 5 games in nice weather!


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Originally posted by baseballpapa

baseballdoc: Looks like the Chainsaw might get to play in the Super NIT if all works out. His older brother is already playing so he will be there anyway and if we can work within the rules then we will try and play.

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blosee

24 Posts

Posted - 03/15/2010 :  15:53:31  Show Profile
I just hope it's not with the Florida boys. Aren’t they already comprised with boys from all over the state of Florida? And now we’re gonna give em one of our fine Georgia peaches too.



quote:
Originally posted by baseballpapa

baseballdoc: Looks like the Chainsaw might get to play in the Super NIT if all works out. His older brother is already playing so he will be there anyway and if we can work within the rules then we will try and play.

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baseballpapa

1520 Posts

Posted - 03/15/2010 :  16:29:32  Show Profile
doc: Most of the time the Florida teams beat us ole Georgia boys is because they have the better team at the time we played. I don't think the Florida weather is the reason you win but I do believe that when 2 teams are pretty equal then the team that has played more and gotten more experience will have an advantage but I don't think that advantage would make the difference.

It is killing the Bandits that we will not be able to play in the Super NIT and I know you understand that the kids come first. Don't put too much stock in early season tournaments as the champion will not be crowned until all the season has played out and then and only then will the real champion be crowned. Bandits are not looking for feathers to go in the crown, We are looking for the crown and unfortunately the Bandits and MBA Pride has a lot more to worry about than just each other. This 11U division is loaded from coast to coast and I truly believe that there might 10-15 teams capable of winning it all.
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gwinnettdad

16 Posts

Posted - 03/15/2010 :  16:33:42  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by baseballdoc


That's good. Surely he will do great. I'm glad that Troy permitted his players to participate in this nice tournament. Come by and say hello. By the way, your boys from East Cobb didn't fare too well against the kids from Florida. They lost 2 out of 3 games! I know that you're going to say that it is due to the Florida teams having an advantage because of the weather. That is probably partly true but is not the only reason.
We won our 12AAA tournament rather easily [5-0] and the championship game against the Beyel Brothers Bulldogs was 16-0 in 3 innings! I don't care what G-Man says, the pitching we saw was as good or better than we'll see in Atlanta. We faced some big 12u teams from Florida who could easily be playing Majors. Best of all, we won and got to play 5 games in nice weather!


quote:
Originally posted by baseballpapa

baseballdoc: Looks like the Chainsaw might get to play in the Super NIT if all works out. His older brother is already playing so he will be there anyway and if we can work within the rules then we will try and play.





Wow, you guys are great Doc. Sounds like you should have played with the 12 majors.
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Sunshine

13 Posts

Posted - 03/16/2010 :  10:06:01  Show Profile
G-Man,
How would it benefit the MBA 11U team to play in the 12U major division? In the 12U major division they would most likely go 3 or 4 and out. Pitchers would see fewer innings and hitters would see fewer at bats therefore there is no benefit for the players to participate in 12U major trnys. They will not see any better pitching or hitting this weekend in Atlanta or in any 11U trny than what they faced in the 12U AAA tournament they participated in last weekend.

I'm sure we may see them in a 12U major trny before the season is over but at least they are slowly moving in that direction. They are doing some very smart things with this team.

Have you seen MBA dodging any 11U tournaments or teams this season?
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baseballpapa

1520 Posts

Posted - 03/16/2010 :  15:10:08  Show Profile
Papa has just made one of the hardest phone calls of his life. After accepting the invitation to play with a well respected group of kids in the Super NIT this weekend it has become apparent that a lot of people finds a great amount of fault in our decision so I have made the phone call to the Head Coach of a great team that due to comments being made that we will now decline this opportunity. I do want you to know that if a team from Georgia had called and asked us to play that we would have given consideration but they didn't and since one of the best opponents that we have ever faced did call and ask we thought it was a great opportunity and wanted to take it. His team is not playing due to injuries so it's not like we were jumping ship as all know that Papa and the Chainsaw would bleed Bandit blood if cut. He is as healthy as he has been in 3 years and he just wanted to play. You can read whatever you want into the situation but bottom line is he is just 11 years old and wanted to play baseball with friends that he has known for 2-3 years now.

I want to make it clear to all that USSSA has emphasized that my grandson would be frozen but that he could be released back to the Bandits once the Super NIT was finished. Papa didn't write the rules and after I talked to the USSSA officials and my grandson that clearly wants to play with this team I accepted the invitation. It has became apparent not only with the postings on this forum but with the phone calls and emails that myself and my daughter have received that a lot of people find a lot more wrong in this than we do.

My grandson is not very happy that he will not be getting to play in one of the premier youth baseball tournaments in the Southeastern United States but his family will not subject him to being the topic of a very unpleasant situation. What most of you see when you see this kid is great youth baseball player that hits the ball a ton but what his Papa(and most all that really know him) sees is a humble 11 year old child that most likely will look down at his feet when any adult speaks to him.

I want to offer my most sincere apologies to all of the Bay Bomber family especially my good friend 10BB (and I sincerely hope that he is still my good friend.) and I want to take this chance to say that Papa wanted him to play and that he wanted to play very badly but with the firestorm that this has created I just think it best that he not play. The Bandits have played teams from coast to coast and Texas in between and the Bay Bombers are not only one of our toughest opponents but also our closet friends and we have a ton of respect for their Coaches, Players, and Parents.

I read the very rules that were posted on this forum but was told with no hesitation by the State USSSA that he could legally play with the Bombers and then be released back to the Bandits. I would hope that if anything positive comes out of this situation that it will be a better set of rules that are the same for all for I know for a fact that my grandson and I did not invent this concept as I have seen multiple players on multiple teams do the same thing without so much a complaint and it is most likely these very ones that are now complaining.




Edited by - baseballpapa on 03/16/2010 22:19:55
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G-Man

326 Posts

Posted - 03/16/2010 :  22:57:40  Show Profile
Papa I just wanted to say, you should let your grandson play. This should be about him as a child and not what others might think. This is youth baseball and not Major League Baseball. If you know it will make him happy and you would be playing with old friends. What more can me, you or any other child ask for.

Let Him Play!!


quote:
Originally posted by baseballpapa

Papa has just made one of the hardest phone calls of his life. After accepting the invitation to play with a well respected group of kids in the Super NIT this weekend it has become apparent that a lot of people finds a great amount of fault in our decision so I have made the phone call to the Head Coach of a great team that due to comments being made that we will now decline this opportunity. I do want you to know that if a team from Georgia had called and asked us to play that we would have given consideration but they didn't and since one of the best opponents that we have ever faced did call and ask we thought it was a great opportunity and wanted to take it. His team is not playing due to injuries so it's not like we were jumping ship as all know that Papa and the Chainsaw would bleed Bandit blood if cut. He is as healthy as he has been in 3 years and he just wanted to play. You can read whatever you want into the situation but bottom line is he is just 11 years old and wanted to play baseball with friends that he has known for 2-3 years now.

I want to make it clear to all that USSSA has emphasized that my grandson would be frozen but that he could be released back to the Bandits once the Super NIT was finished. Papa didn't write the rules and after I talked to the USSSA officials and my grandson that clearly wants to play with this team I accepted the invitation. It has became apparent not only with the postings on this forum but with the phone calls and emails that myself and my daughter have received that a lot of people find a lot more wrong in this than we do.

My grandson is not very happy that he will not be getting to play in one of the premier youth baseball tournaments in the Southeastern United States but his family will not subject him to being the topic of a very unpleasant situation. What most of you see when you see this kid is great youth baseball player that hits the ball a ton but what his Papa(and most all that really know him) sees is a humble 11 year old child that most likely will look down at his feet when any adult speaks to him.

I want to offer my most sincere apologies to all of the Bay Bomber family especially my good friend 10BB (and I sincerely hope that he is still my good friend.) and I want to take this chance to say that Papa wanted him to play and that he wanted to play very badly but with the firestorm that this has created I just think it best that he not play. The Bandits have played teams from coast to coast and Texas in between and the Bay Bombers are not only one of our toughest opponents but also our closet friends and we have a ton of respect for their Coaches, Players, and Parents.

I read the very rules that were posted on this forum but was told with no hesitation by the State USSSA that he could legally play with the Bombers and then be released back to the Bandits. I would hope that if anything positive comes out of this situation that it will be a better set of rules that are the same for all for I know for a fact that my grandson and I did not invent this concept as I have seen multiple players on multiple teams do the same thing without so much a complaint and it is most likely these very ones that are now complaining.





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FB COACH

25 Posts

Posted - 03/17/2010 :  08:24:34  Show Profile
"Glad they won it with their players as that is the way it should be done. What I don't understand is that most of these teams already have good to great players so why do they feel the need to borrow stars from other teams. I guess I might be too old to understand how you could feel good by winning with someone else's players. It's almost like you are admitting that your team is not good enough or has not been prepared or coached well enough to win."

Well said Papa !

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TAZ980002

831 Posts

Posted - 03/17/2010 :  09:54:33  Show Profile
quote:
Originally posted by baseballpapa

It has became apparent not only with the postings on this forum but with the phone calls and emails that myself and my daughter have received that a lot of people find a lot more wrong in this than we do.



Papa, considering all of the time, effort, energy and love you and your family put into raising this fine young boy you call "Grandson", these other people have no business telling you what is right and wrong for him. Unbelievable ...
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