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"He's 5' 5 1/2", and doesn't run very well..."
Had to laugh at Peter Gammons comments last night on the Red Sox/Yankees telecast. Was talking about Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox second basemen. Just wondering how many teams would pass on a guy like that these days, high school or summer team.
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So your kid just turned down 1st round money
I was watching a rerun of the All American game on Fox Sports. They interviewed a player named Reese Havens who signed with U. South Carolina. He said the Red Sox GM called the night before the draft and offered $1,300,000 in the first round. He...
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Work 1 year after high school and then go to college?
It's been a family tradition to work full time for 1 year after high school and then attend college at age 19. This gives an 18 year old boy time to see the real world and grow up a bit before taking off for college. The idea is that he will take...
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Top Illinois Seniors at Kaiser Memorial Game
Another quality event kicks off tomorrow the annual Jack Kaiser Memorial Game which is run by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association. The Kaiser Game is named after legendary Oak Park coach Jack Kasier. Their goal is to attract some of...
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Youth team kicked out of the league!
Pretty crazy!Youth baseball team booted from league for being too goodBy the Associated PressCANAL WINCHESTER | A baseball team of 11- and 12-year-olds has been kicked out of a recreational youth baseball team in this Columbus suburb — not...
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This explains the Chicago Cubs
The Winning Color Of RedPower of Red Linda PaigeCreated: 5/19/2005 4:53:26 PMUpdated: 5/19/2005 5:26:48 PMIs your child's little league team on a losing streak? Well, rather than making everyone practice harder, you might want to change the color of...
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lansing red birds??
anybody hear of this team?? i am told they have a pretty decent group of players.
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Headfirst
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone has heard of Headfirst or their showcases/camps. The brochure seems very professional and gave a list of college coaches/scouts attending. They have a showcase in Va Aug 13-14 and in Jupiter FL Nov 5-6. Chris Young...
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Lefties toss no-hitter
3 Senior LHP for Boaz High School combined to toss a 2-0 no-hitter against a good Southside team. Blake Martin got the win pitching 3 innings with 8 k's, Klye Blanton threw 3 innings while striking out 4, and Heath Wilson got the save with 3 K's in...
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Christmas Traditions?
Let's get in the Christmas spirit! Any of you gals have any funny or unique Christmas traditions in your household that you are willing to share? At our house....after returning home from Christmas eve service we all get into our pj's, watch "The...
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Tito Is Moving On
MLB Network is announcing the Red Sox will not renew Terry Francona's contract for next year.
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Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red Sox
Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red SoxNew York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera inked a lucrative, incentives-based contract with the Boston Red Sox today, a deal that could net him more than $2 million this year alone if he...
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Openings for Summer Team 18 and over......
The Culpeper Red Devils 18 and over summer team (Apple Valley League) has some openings. Pitchers will receive first priority. A second catcher is also being recruited. Games are typically on Sunday and are double headers. Play will start the second...
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Top level 18U players needed for 2011 fall and 2012 summer
Texas Sports Red Baseball is looking for top level 16U and 18U talent to complete our rosters. We have a very strong core and look to fill spots for the 2012 summer season. We will compete in some of the country's best tournaments and are coached by...
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Racist Coaches
I believe that healthy non-attacking debate is good and I disagree with the closing of the previous post on the Oklahoma baseball situation.I do not believe it is OK to have racist coaches or make racist statements at any level of any sport. Several...
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Congrats to Brian Nichols, son of Arizona Red
Brian sparked his Sabino team to a 3-1 victory over heavily favored Catalina Foothills in regional play. Sabino, now the region champion, handed Foothills only its second loss of the season and first to an Arizona team and totally disrupted the state...
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Please, get a backbone!
"Get a backbone and grow a pair" should be the rallying cry for all Red Sox fans. Last year these spoiled players chased away a great manager in Terry Francona because they frankly took him for granted. Enter Bobby Valentine who has been trying to...
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Draft Results - Day 1
Recapping Tuesday's draft results...check out: Round 1, #21 Cliff Pennington, Oakland AthleticsSon of South Texas Fan Round 4, #129 Shane Funk Texas Rangers HSbaseballweb's AHSpitcher17Round 6, #176 Josh Bell, Toronto Blue JaysSon of FungoRound 7,...
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Upper Iowa
2013 is being invited for an overnight so we'd be interested in any insight available into the school and program. The school is considered "tier 2" academically by US News & World Report, which is a red flag for our family and College Board says it's mostly commuter students. Thanks for any perspectives.
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Draft Results - Day 2
Recapping Wednesday's draft results...Congrats to: Round 20, #607 Vance Worley, Philadelphia Phillies Vance is the son of DB2BMom - RHP from McClatchy HS, Sacramento CA Round 20, #620 Shaun Garceau, St. Louis CardinalsSon of PINCHMETWICE - RHP from...
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Illinois Sparks Rare Accomplishment!
The Illinois Sparks won their pool with a perfect 5-0 record. They beat the Florida Stars, Chain Baseball (GA), Lefty’s Lightening (NJ), Upstate Mavericks (SC), ABD Red Dogs (CA) and the Georgia Bats in the pool play.They are now in the final 4...
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Top Tier/Full Package Draftees
Congratulations to Top Tier and their 18U team who had 7 players drafted in the past 2 days. Quite an accomplishment for an Illinois team!1. Michael Bowden #47- Boston Red Sox2. Josh Flores #134- Houston Astros3, Greg Yersich #225- Minnesota Twins4....
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Mid-Atlantic Red Sox prospect camp February 6th
On February 6, 2010 the Mid Atlantic Red Sox, in conjunction with Extra Innings, will be holding an Evaluation/Tryout for players at Extra Innings located at 7904 Rossville Boulevard, Nottingham, Maryland 21236. This Evaluation/Tryout is for elite...
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Coaches, players and parents
She realized he probably wouldn’t be able to hear her.Still, as Tywanna Patterson watched her son, Patrick, get lambasted by former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie during a game at Rupp Arena last season, the outspoken mother felt...
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RUMORS
Stories are circulating in the Northeast that the Florida Marlins are interested in moving to the Northeast---with the Yanks, Mets and Red Sox already here---I ask WHY ????
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District 15 - 4A
District 15 - 4A just really got tuff!WaxahachieEnnisRed OakMesquite PoteetForneyCorsicanaWest MesquiteTerrellLancasterThis should be a very stout district with the new additions.
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Something Good Happened
Hit and RunNot only did the guy grab her keys out of the ignition at a red light, and call 911, he also dropped his wife off to aid the injured cyclist before he went after the hit and run driver. Guess what, he does not want his name released to the...
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Whats the problem!!!
My 15 year old son has all of a sudden started to get a sore (red mark) about 3 inches up on the inside of his right arm just about the palm. The knob of the bat is rubbing against it. He hits from the right side so this is his top hand. The way I...
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MLB vs. NCAA
Today, Northeastern Illinois University played against the Boston Red Sox. I see this happens occasionally early in Spring Training.Does the college team hit with Al or Wood?
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JUCO redshirt rules
NJCAA DI school. Can someone point me towards red shirt rules? I've searched everywhere but can find nothing. Is there a certain number of contests a kid can compete in? Does 1 inning constitute a season?When is it declared?Any help would be ...
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Prayers for Westmoreland
Ryan Westmoreland (a Red Sox top prospect) is one of the toughest and most talented kids you will ever find on a baseball field. My son got to know him and they developed a friendly rivalry on the field last summer. During a game late last summer at...
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This Time of Year
You gotta love this time of year for many reasons---College Baseball has startedMLB Spring Training is underwayHS practice has begun or is beginning in my regionIt is March Madness time--and my brackets are done and submittedAs I write this I have the...
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Reminder-Next Level Pro Camp
The Next Level Pro Holiday Camp at East Cobb and Tallahassee Dec. 27-30 for high school players is quickly approaching. This years group of instructors will include the following:WWW.NEXTLEVELBASEBALL.ORGCHARLIE GREENE JR.-BREWERS ROVING CATCHING...
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What are you?
Since one of the threads became politcal I thought people might find this interesting. It's the world's smallest political quiz.The result From this short, less than one minute, test may surprise you and giveyou some food for thought. The Quiz has...
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Christmas Cookie Rules
1. If you eat a Christmas cookie fresh out of the oven, it has no calories because everyone knows that the first cookie is the test and thus calorie free. 2. If you drink a diet soda after eating your second cookie, it also has no calories because the...
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Texas All State Football Players
Congratulations to some of DFW's baseball players that made the All State Team. Nice job 2009 AP All-State Team: Up-and-down year still nets Scotty Young POY12/17/2009 Last season, Denton Ryan QB Scotty Young came oh-so-close to snapping Graham...
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Mid-Atlantic Red Sox to Add Summer Program in 2010
Thanks to the players and coaches who have participated in the program during the last eleven years, the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox team has established itself as one of the elite showcase teams on the East Coast. The program takes great pride in providing...
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Mid-Atlantic Red Sox to Add Summer Program in 2010
Thanks to the players and coaches who have participated in the program during the last eleven years, the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox team has established itself as one of the elite showcase teams on the East Coast. The program takes great pride in providing...
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Mid-Atlantic Red Sox add summer program
Thanks to the players and coaches who have participated in the program during the last eleven years, the Mid-Atlantic Red Sox team has established itself as one of the elite showcase teams on the East Coast. The program takes great pride in providing...
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Which is dumber?
Jason Bay for taking only five million more to leave familar territory where he's loved by the fans, has succeeded and the team is a perennial contender OR the Red Sox for not giving him the extra five million? It looks like Bay's agent overestimated...
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College Football
Looky here I see a dead horse a coming - let me beat it some more. I know this has been discussed on here but if this bowl season isn't the best argument for a playoff I don't know what is.You look at these bowls and if the camera would slowly pan...
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Which Cap?
Andre Dawson...Expo or Cub?Personally (and facetiously), I'm hoping he goes in as a Red Sox!
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Theo to Cubs?
ESPN is reporting that Theo Epstein is close to leaving the Red Sox for the Cubs. Who do you think it will affect more - Cubs or Sux?
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"Pinch Hit for Haiti"
Mike Melillo, a senior catcher from the Elon Unviersity baseball program, has spearheaded an effort to raise funds for Haitian Relief.He is asking that each NCAA baseball player dontate at least a buck to the Red Cross to show collegiate baseball's...
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Judge rules against Paxton
This is a difficult situation for obviously a fine young man, talented pitcher, and university. According to rivals.com, the judge's ruling states the Univ. of Kentucky can withhold Paxton from competition. The judge stated his due process had nothing...