Tagged With "Golden Tickets"
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Drafted = Offer?
Do the teams have an obligation to make an offer to each player they draft (even if it is just a bus ticket) given that they tie up that player's rights for a year?
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eating plane ticket -- Last try for Junior Olympics East
Have a player whose team he thought he'd play for backed out. He's a very good player fast outfielder switch hitter.About to eat a plane ticket to West palm so I thought I'd give it a try.
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Contract Problems
Being new to all this I have no idea about what is happening when the ESPN states a particular professional player’s start is in question because there is a problem with his contract. After a week or two I’m starting to get a feel for...
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Just Fred
Fred, Just Fred:A cop stops a car for traveling faster than the posted speed limit. Since he's in a good mood that day he decides he might give the fellow a break and write him out a warning instead of a ticket. So, he asks the man his name."Fred," he...
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DII NORTHEAST REGIONAL
Franklin Pierce will host the northeast regionals at their all new beautiful baseball facility this week May 19. NORTHEAST 10 FANS HERE IS THE RUN DOWN. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE TEAMS. LET'S GO RAVEN'S2005 Northeast-10 Conference Champion...
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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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....and I'm a....
Hi, my name is CPLZ and I'm a college stichaholic. Today, my team, the one I root for, is mired in 15 inches of new snow, unable to make its trip south to play, series cancelled.I sit in front of my computer screen, two gametrackers on, side by side,...
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Just Fred
A cop stops a Harley for traveling faster than the posted speed limit, so he asks the biker his name. 'Fred,' he replies.'Fred what?' the officer asks. 'Just Fred,' the man responds. The officer is in a good mood and thinks he might just give the...
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Illinois Indians 15U, 16U, 17U, & 18U Tryouts
http://www.hometeamsonline.com...ion&formID=85780 Tryout Dates & Times (15U - 18U) Wednesday, July 30th - 6:00PM Sunday, August 3rd - 3:00PM Wednesday, August 6th - 6:00PM Sunday, August 10th - 3:00PM Wednesday, August 13th - 6:00PM - at University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) **** Skill Show Video Shooting ( https://www.skillshow.com/event.php?ev_id=423 ) Sunday, August 17th - 3:00PM - at University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Every tryout registrant will receive the following: -...
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Illinois Indians Tryouts
http://www.hometeamsonline.com...ion&formID=85780 Tryout Dates & Times (15U - 18U) Wednesday, July 30th - 6:00PM Sunday, August 3rd - 3:00PM Wednesday, August 6th - 6:00PM Sunday, August 10th - 3:00PM Wednesday, August 13th - 6:00PM - at University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) **** Skill Show Video Shooting ( https://www.skillshow.com/event.php?ev_id=423 ) Sunday, August 17th - 3:00PM - at University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Every tryout registrant will receive the following: -...
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18U D-BAT Gallegos Wins CMSPR In Enid, OK
Congratulations to Manager Roberto Gallegos, his coaching staff and players for winning the 2014 AABC CMSPR in Enid, OK last weekend. D-BAT Gallegos defeated Dallas Mustangs Carpenter in the final game to punch their ticket to Farmington,...
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2014 NYC Mayor's Cup Baseball All-Star Game
The NYC Mayor's Cup Baseball All-Star Game will feature New York City’s best high school seniors from the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) against the best seniors from the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) as they compete to determine which league is the “Best in the City.” The game will take place at 7pm on Friday, June 13 at MCU Park in Coney Island. Admission is FREE and the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE ticket to a 2014 Brooklyn Cyclones home...
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Red sox game
HiFor my 18th birthday I would like to go in Boston and watch a Red Sox game... But unfortunately the home games are all sold out for the whole season I think...My question is... Are there some cheap tickets we can buy before the game (extra seats)?...
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Pitch to Hillcrest's Sulentic At Your Own Risk
Since it's been a topic of discussion about whether you should or should not pitch to Matt Sulentic I though I'd post a great article from the Dallas Morning News. Way to go Matty!...
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Live for Today - part two
Otherwise titled "has beens"This is a pet peeve of mine - so I apologize ahead of time.Every one tops out at some point in their "career". Whether it's Little Johnny who tops out in LL, the all-star high school player who never gets into a good...
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How Much Should Strasburg Get?
I keep hearing the talking heads go on and on about how it's absurd for Strasburg/Boras to be floating $50 million or figures in that neighborhood.Well, let's do the math.The Nats have a brand new park that they've never been able to fill from day...
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Sox need to jettison Fields
It's time to send the whiny football player to any team with a bag of $95.00 bats!He doesn't make this team better.He complains to the press about the Beckham call up which will get him a fast ticket out of town anyway.Juan Uribe was alway's the...
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Baseball a bargain?
Lots of complaints about the cost of attending a baseball game for a family these days. I often gripe about it with my friends myself!But a couple of experiences lately with other high-level entertainment have me reconsidering.* Disney World (last...
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Recruiting conundrum for you?
We've had another thread by a frustrated parent in which a college backed out of an official visit because they got another commitment. It wasn't exactly a simple situation as the parent had already put down $$ for the trip expecting to be...
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22 At Bats
What have 22 college AB’s taught my redshirt fresman son? ... -You CAN survive living on your own away from home. -Serious injuries can be overcome. -You can get a ticket for having your tires turned the wrong way against the curb. -Be prepared and ready to take advantage of opportunity when it presents itself. -There are a million ways to eat a chicken breast... and Top Ramen. -Roommates can work out their differences. -How to be a successful hitter when always behind in the count (he’s...
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2014 Connie Mack World Series Qualifiers
The American Amateur Baseball Congress will hold 2 Qualifying Tournaments for the 2014 18U Connie Mack World Series: June 24-29, 2014 Arizona National Connie Mack World Series Qualifier- Surprise Recreation Complex, Surprise, Arizona (Spring...
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Unique Fundraisers.
Rebels InfoSKYDOME FUNDRAISER..........Son's Team uses this as a source of revenue. "we are at the SkyDOME Wednesday the 19th of April. Each player is required to take a minimum 10 tickets. Ticket money is due April 2nd (sunday practice)This is a...
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Chattanooga State plays the Lookouts
Chattanooga State's baseball team has announced an upcoming exhibition game vs. the Chattanooga Lookouts at BellSouth Park on April 4th at 7:15 pm. This is in conclusion to a number of weeks work in trying to coordinate this and much of the credit...
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OPRAH and the White Sox
I don't know if you Illinois posters are in touch with your feminine side and regularly tune in to OPRAH , but:Last week the show was about special people and a man from your area, who was a huge White Sox fan, was honored. Seems he has been waiting...
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Speeding on Illinois Roads
This is important! FYIIllinois will begin using photo radar in freeway work zones in July 2006 . Second offense tickets are $1,000 with license suspension. Beginning in July the State of Illinois will use speed cameras in areas designated as "Work...
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One sided player
My coaches want me to focus on pitching, saying " that's your meal ticket kid.", but I really want to keep focusing on hitting and playing third base, because that is the position I enjoy the most, and I am one of the best hitters on my team. Should...
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FIRST LETTER!!!
After filling out a couple of online questionaires a while back, today I received my first letter!! I know that it is a moneymaker letter (whole thing was a copy), but I am thrilled that the first one has came.I know that I will not be able to go to...
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Blake Bevan/The Ticket
Guess they've all made up and are playing nice. Blake will be in studio with BaD Radio here in a few minutes. Should be good!
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Stanford vs. Headfirst
I know PG's Academic Showcase is a good one. My son attended that last year. If given the choice between Stanford's Allstar Camp and Headfirst Baseball's Honor Roll Camp, which would be best for exposure to more prestigious academic schools? I...
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Merry Christmas from CoachB25 & Family
Merry Christmas to all,Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas from the Butler family. While this site is about the great game of baseball, I want to take the time to say that there is a “Reason for the Season” and I hope that everyone...
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Merry Christmas to the Hitting Forum from CoachB25
Merry Christmas to all,Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas from the Butler family. While this site is about the great game of baseball, I want to take the time to say that there is a “Reason for the Season” and I hope that everyone...
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Hunter Pence to speak at SHSU "Meet the Players" Banquet...
The following information is a copy of the mail out from Coach Johnson......January 2, 2007Dear Bearkat Baseball Supporters, I do hope your Holiday Season has been exciting, enjoyable, and full of family and friends. We are in the process of working...
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Outfield seats selling fast following Rockies signing of Jose Mesa
Outfield seats selling fast following Rockies signing of Jose Mesa (From Sports Pickle)The Colorado Rockies have reported a huge increase in 2006 ticket sales for the outfield seats at Coors Field following the team’s signing last week of free...
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Wilma and the NFL
People here in KC are not happy with the NFL's decision to move the Chief's football game to Friday night. If you put aside all the competitive reasons for choosing a game location (home field adavantage, revenue, etc), how can anyone justify holding...
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Who knew!
So.. dropping son off at school on Aug22 and am heading up there Aug21 and looked at Milb schedule for Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. They are home and playing Scranton Yanks!! - then I think the easy part is going online and buying 3 good tickets for my...
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WEIRD PROMOTION NIGHTS
After posting about minor league ticket availability and the crowds, I got to thinking it would be fun to post our favorite or weirdest pormotion nights that we have seen or attended at a ballpark; This is one that has to be up there. It is from the...
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2009 Mizuno 1st Annual Showcase at the Brick Aug. 28-30
Mizuno 1st Annual Showcase at the Brick. The Redhawks Stadium Oklahoma City Oklahoma. For all High School Players Freshmen-Seniors who have a desire to play baseball after High School. MLB Scouts, D1, D2, NAIA and Juco College recruiters will be in...
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That's it, Ball Game!
Ball game! Fifteen years of watching my son play baseball came to an end last week. He had plenty of opportunity to continue playing after this year but came to me a few months ago and said, “Dad, the game just isn’t as much fun any more. It’s time I hang up the cleats and focus on my education.” I know that for his long term goals he’s correct. That didn’t stop me from wanting to watch just one more game. He’ll do fine. Over the Christmas break he came home and told his mother and me that...
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Great American Baseball Championship
Contact Scott Hofmann at shofmann@wccvb.org or 513-204-7052 to reserve your teams spot today!!! Bring your team, and your families, to a fun filled baseball tournament and a great family vacation!!...
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Price of World Series tickets
I just checked the schedule and if by some chance the Orioles get there, and I wanted to satisfy my lifelong dream to see a World Series game in person, here's the tab. Tickets from the Orioles: all sold out Tickets on Stub Hub: the CHEAPEST ticket,...
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Nation’s top talent on display at UNCW
EAST COAST BASEBALL SHOWCASENation’s top talent on display at UNCWBy Chuck CarreeStaff Writerchuck.carree@starnewsonline.com MONDAY’S GAMES(All 7-inning games)Red Sox vs. Marlins, 9 a.m.Indians vs. Reds, 1:30 p.m.Wh. Sox vs. Yankees, 6...
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$2,500 FOR YANK BOX SEATS COMING!
March 22, 2008 -- Those $250 box seats at Yankee Stadium will seem inexpensive in 2009. The Yankees will charge $500 to $2,500 for seats near home plate in the first five to eight rows of their new ballpark - yet say they already have commitments for...
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Rangers=Terrible
I know we are HS oriented, but I am listening to the last painful innings of the third straight loss to Detroit and the seventh straight loss period. By the end of the day, Texas could be 7 games out and we haven't reached the end of April. The...
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The Parking Ticket
Working people frequently ask retired people whatthey do to make their days interesting.Well, for example, the other day, Bev my wife and Iwent into town and visited a shop. When we came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket.We went up to...
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Where to sit at Turner Field
Going to be in Atlanta and want to catch a game. Looka like they have about 18 different prices. If anyone knows the stadium it would be great to get a mini review on pros/cons of different sections. Obviously behing the plate at $70 a ticket are...
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ALB World Series looking to break 100,000 for total attendance
Tuesday August 21st will be American Legion World Series Championship Day sponsored by Lowe’s Home Improvement. FREE admission for the games on Tuesday! That's right, FREE!!! Today, we have a chance to break last year’s attendance record...
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Smokeless tobacco ban
It appears there is a major push going on in the MLB upper ranks to rid the use of smokeless tobacco. It has already been banned in college and minor leagues (tongue in cheek). I'm split down the middle on this one. I used these products when I was a...
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16U WWBA - Need Input
Can anyone please give me some insight on the 16U WWBA??? Does it have a lot of scouts like the other events? is it really worth it??? my kid was invited but want to know if it's worth the trip I was told 17U is the ticket and 18U if your a senior but...
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Canada Cup
Just thought I'd mention that this year the Canada Cup is being played from Aug 8-13 in London at LaBatt Memorial Park.Should be some really good ball to be seen.I think for more info you can find it at www.baseball.ca I'm still trying to find a...