2009 Dallas Dbacks Commitments

Congrats to all!

Big Congrats to Fola and to his dad Jerry!

8. Johnny Johnson (Alvarado) - Grayson County College
9. Heath Mayo (Whitehouse) - Brown University

Nice work DP and gang. Good luck this summer...Keep it going...

Dback-
Thanks for mentioning our player, Ibarra... played with us all the way through the last fall when he committed to Paris....

We are a first year organization. All of the kids listed above played for other teams last Summer. This is simply a list of kids that will be with us this Summer that have signed to play college ball.

The point is to recognize the kids, not who they play for.

Yeah, good luck with that.

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Originally posted by FortWorthCats:
Yeah, good luck with that.

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Originally posted by FortWorthCats:
Yeah, good luck with that.

Good luck with what?

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Originally posted by Dallas D'backs:
We are a first year organization. All of the kids listed above played for other teams last Summer. This is simply a list of kids that will be with us this Summer that have signed to play college ball.

The point is to recognize the kids, not who they play for.

What all you D-Backs guys have to understand is, the D-Backs is not your day job. Where as some of these other people on here that seem a little too sensitive...well, it is their day job. Know what I mean?

Keep up the good work and keep working for those kids. Good luck the rest of this season and in the summer!

Hey PD and cheaps, this is getting a little "General Forum" feel to it!

DB - I agree... I think some one is being insulted in this thread but I am not even sure who or why but maybe I am confused or maybe the paranoia from the general forum is flowing into this thread.

cheapseats, I've been to Connecticut and I know confused and paranoid.

And, believe me, you are not confused or paranoid.

FO - Thanks for the clarification .... I feel better....

So, do they have tollroads in Connecticut?

That is a great list. I do have one question I thought Rick Cruz played for DBAT. Is that not the case?

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So, do they have tollroads in Connecticut?

Naw, they do it like they do in Kansas, just click two heels together, and, say out loud, "There's no place like home", and poof, they end up in Texas.

Which is why we now have toll roads in Texas.

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Originally posted by cheapseats:
FO - Thanks for the clarification .... I feel better....

So, do they have tollroads in Connecticut?

Somebody's been wandering again! or is that trolling

As for Rick Cruz, I'm not sure NewGuy.

And, one does have to wonder why there was a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court.........

trolling

method of fishing in which a lure or a bait is pulled behind a boat at varying speeds and depths according to the nature, habitat, and size of the fish being sought. Trolling is practiced in both freshwater and salt water and with all kinds of craft; power boats that carry varied tackle and big-game gear are usually used at sea but may also be used on inland waters, where legal. Trolling permits the fisherman to cover a wide area, making it the method of choice among sport anglers in pursuit of such highly mobile species as walleye and muskellunge (muskie) in large freshwater lakes and rivers. Trolling for sport is usually done at relatively low speeds using strong rods equipped with stout lines and heavy reels. The fisherman sits facing the stern, sometimes in a specially equipped fighting chair. Troll lines are also used by trawler fishermen for commercial catches, principally salmon and tuna.

Nawp, that is not trolling over yonder.

But, it is masterfully baited.

Just PM me, tycho, and, I'll explain.

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Originally posted by FormerObserver:
Trolling for sport ....

DB - I just like to observe the madness...I am not ready to throw my bait in the water just yet.

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Originally posted by FormerObserver:

But, it is masterfully baited.

I don't fish, so it's good to know I'm not a Troll'er.

I take PD's advice and try to avoid the madness, but I must admit, it's free cheap entertainment!

How's that?

Uh, thanks for letting me off the hook there, cheapseats...........



And, good luck on the big games this week.

Pitches Tuesday or Wednesday?

FO - Wednesday or Thursday....

And your not off the hook just yet... I reserve the right to re-edit my post.

FO -- I have to agree that you bait masterfully -- you'd better stop it or you'll go......never mind!

CS -- I do think there was a shot back there -- but I'm not sure about the target.

Ok... does anyone else think Cheapy and FO have waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time on their hands???

Iiii wasssss blinnnnddd but noooowwwww I seeeeeeeee.....

Bless your heart...

10. Jake Shimonek (Mildred) - Navarro College
11. Cameron Brewer (Garland Lakeview) - North Central Texas College

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Originally posted by Dallas D'backs:
10. Jake Shimonek (Mildred) - Navarro College
11. Cameron Brewer (Garland Lakeview) - North Central Texas College

Good stuff and congrats to your kids.

What league will your 17U/18U teams play in this year?

Well...funny you should ask. As of this week, our plans have changed and we will be playing in the Lone Star Amateur Baseball Association.

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Originally posted by TurnTwo1:
Well...funny you should ask. As of this week, our plans have changed and we will be playing in the Lone Star Amateur Baseball Association.

Dang it...

I was hoping to get a chance to play your bunch this summer.

Maybe somewhere along the line we'll match up.

Best of luck to your organization.

Yeah...we were hoping to see you guys as well. Are you going to Arizona? We will see you at some point I'm sure. Maybe a big game or two. I know Pelf is hoping it happens after all the trash talk during the alumni game!

I would like to announce that Dennis Pelfrey has been given the head coaching position at South Grand Prairie HS.

Congrats Pelf!

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Seth Laskoskie (S. Grand Prairie) – Cisco Junior College

This kid is very interesting. No reason he couldn't throw 90 or more. I had him at 88 in the summer. He was playing with Dbat I guess he changed.

2 more to add to our list!

14. Jarred Middleton (S. Grand Prairie) - Temple College

15. Adam Humes (Plano East) - Northwood University

Congrats men!

Truth is... If your kid can play, and one of these teams plays in a tournament with scouts there, your kid has a good day, he now has his name out there. High School Baseball is a joke, but if your kid plays well in the summer, he will have a chance. It doesn't matter what freakin "organization" he plays for. You guys make me laugh, stop stealing money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is HS baseball really a joke? My kid plays it,is he a joke? Should we skip it?

Please alow me to clarify. High school athletes are not a joke, and there are some really good HS coaches out there. What I meant by that statement was that there are many, many, HS coaches out there that do not have their position because of their Baseball knowledge, but because they knew someone, somewhere! I know this post will upset some people but it is absolutely the truth. Again I am not generalizing all HS coaches, but unfortunately they are not all good baseball guys. All you need is a teaching certificate and some good friends to be a HS head coach. Sorry

I agree with you 100% PGR!

PGR,

Please send me a PM with the coaches and schools that you are describing so that I can get them on the 2010 schedule. Wins will be hard to come by next year and I need a few.

Thanks.

Oh, and next time you talk to Michael Choice's family, ask them how he wound up at UTA.

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Originally posted by funneldrill:
PGR,

Please send me a PM with the coaches and schools that you are describing so that I can get them on the 2010 schedule. Wins will be hard to come by next year and I need a few.

Thanks.

Wins?

You guys aren't in it to showcase the kids?

Why would wins matter? It's all about getting the kids a place to play after HS right?

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:

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Originally posted by funneldrill:
PGR,

Please send me a PM with the coaches and schools that you are describing so that I can get them on the 2010 schedule. Wins will be hard to come by next year and I need a few.

Thanks.

Wins?

You guys aren't in it to showcase the kids?

Why would wins matter? It's all about getting the kids a place to play after HS right?

Gosh... and all this time I thought it was the High School Coaches job to make sure all the parents were happy and satisfied...

Congrats to this newest list of signees:

13. Ryan Smrcina (S. Grand Prairie) – Henderson State University
14. Weldon Davis (Henderson) – Panola College
15. Jay Johnson (FW Brewer) – Western Texas College
16. Matthew Tucker (S. Grand Prairie) – Mountain View College
17. Carlos Vargas (S. Grand Prairie) – Mountain View College
18. Travis Breslin (Pantego Christian) – Eastfield College
19. Chris Matthews (Canyon) – New Mexico Junior College