Well, well, well... looks like we got a good jump on summer.
Riata is heating up. So let's try to get there at 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd433osNbo4
I made the "mistake" today of getting there more or less on time, so I got in a game with a bunch of getting in with a bunch of new guys, which means it took me about 3 games after that to get back in the rotation.
However that affected my winning percentage, playing ball is really not a mistake. Think about what we're trying to teach--we will fight just as hard with you as we will against you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI1ylg4GKv8
State of the game, people--you may have to deal with people who are not as experienced as you are, which means they're going to eat a bullet, a bullet that was meant for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhNrqc6yvTU
There were several guys who "got it" today. Encourage them, please. We're gonna need them. Because summer chaos is coming.
Nice to see Ryan back--I had him as my nominee for rookie of the year. He had his moments, but needs more trigger time.
But the big story of the day is that private Ford is born again hard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5IWK9sRYTs
He's player of the day. Haven't seen this kind of motivation from him since 2007. Motivation was rewarded--he was go to guy through many games. Brought one of his buddies to play too. Outstanding.
Welcome back:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWLkXfNg6ek
Also, props to all hitters on this tall net--tallest ever. You're still killing it.
LJ, please stop sucking:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cy60odOnUc
You're a better player than what you've been showing. Age and injury limit our abilities--trust me I know. Getting drunker and more frustrated doesn't work--trust me, I know that, too. See "fall of Chief 2007." I know it takes a while, but get your head out of your ass and play team ball. Anything's possible--take your own advice. C'mon, man. Who's the man that knows that past glory and frustration doesn't often get you the W?
This Guy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7BQRGXFLJs
The time for honoring yourself, or feeling sorry for yourself is over, sir. There is ball to be played. Straighten up and fly right, sir. If I can get a modicum of discipline out of Taz and Dan, you're behind the curve.
There's the real world, and then there's what we do--we are ball players, godammit!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3XYhRv-rBU