AABC Predictions

Anyone know when the Houston Brackets will be out???

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Originally posted by skysthelimit:
Anyone know when the Houston Brackets will be out???

They are keeping y'all waiting until the last minute huh..

Yeah, sort of hard to make plans

Why are the Dragons going to Houston to play in a state qualifier?

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Originally posted by Uncle Ethan:
Why are the Dragons going to Houston to play in a state qualifier?

The Dragons felt it would be easier to win in Houston against the inferior South Texas teams.

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Super 8:
Finale; DBAT17 over Panthers17

Smart Man.......

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Originally posted by Bad2DaBone:
The Dragons felt it would be easier to win in Houston against the inferior South Texas teams.

BAD,
Are you saying that Houston area has inferior baseball? You're kidding right? All you ever here on here is how much better the South is than the North. Now because they are going there you bash the south. They tried to get in up here, AABC put them in the Houston brackets.

P1,
I wasn't aware that AABC "placed" teams in specific state tournaments. Thanks for the info. I was hoping to see the Dragons play this summer, but it appears that I won't get the opportunity unless you win the Houston tourney. Good luck in Houston as you are correct, there will be some very good teams playing there. I certainly don't believe going to Houston is an easier path to the regional.

I am not sure how they ended up in the Houston brackets. It was my understanding they were put there. I could be wrong.

We are with the 15U Dragons and all I know for sure is we ARE playing here

I think you are right, it will certainly not be the easy road down there for them. It should draw some of the top competiton.

P1, you are put in a state tournament based on order of finish. With the top team getting first choice and the 2nd place getting next choice and so on and so on until everybody that wants to play in the state tournaments are put in one. Good luck to ya'll. Also teams can draft players (up to 2 or 3 ) I think for the World Series.

Ladies & Gentlemen, I apologize ahead of time for not being more "informed", but what AABC league did the Dragons play in to qualify for the state torunaments? This is not a slap at anyone, I just don't know and was unable to uncover the answer by looking at their website for a few minutes.

I don't think the 18U Dragons are playing in the AABC tournament. I could be wrong...

Just in Dallas Dragons 18 will play in Dallas

http://aabctexas.com/CMBBI.htm

Dallas Dragons 18 vs Dallas Patriots 18

7/18
Hebron HS 5:00 pm

Again, how did they qualify?

Either thru Lone Star or McKinney?

Here's a guess to get back on topic.

AABC (Austin)
San Antonio Hackers

AABC (Dallas)
DBat 18

AABC (Flower Mound)
LH Wildcats

AABC (Arlington)
DBat 17

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Originally posted by The Beast:
Either thru Lone Star or McKinney?

They don't play in Lone Star.

PD - I hope PDson is doing better.

It is my understanding that the Dragons 18 played in an AABC league that was run in a tournament format run by Ray Van Keuren out of Houston. Teams had to register AABC, commit to three tournaments and play a minimum of nine games. They were originally slotted to play in Houston since that's where the league is out of.

Berkner dropped out of the BBI State tourney so they were able to play closer to home.

Originally posted by Panther Dad

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what AABC league did the Dragons play in to qualify for the state torunaments? This is not a slap at anyone, I just don't know and was unable to uncover the answer by looking at their website for a few minutes.

PD-
why are you only questioning Dragons qualifying?
Have you also checked every other team that is playing in the State Tournaments? or are you just singling out the Dragons for some reason?

I was just curious. I have acquaintances who's sons play for the Dragons and I have heard that they do not play in a league -- just tournaments. I did not know there was another way to qualify for AABC post-season. Now I know. The Dragons practice at Plano East....with a few players from there....my son has met and talked to Jeremy a few times (they both played at HSU)....so, I have interest. Believe me, I have no under-handed intent. I don't mean to single anyone out ----- but frankly, I don't care how EVERY team qualified.

PD-
We all appreciate your continued interest in the Dallas Dragons

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Originally posted by rangerspitcher:
Originally posted by Panther Dad

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what AABC league did the Dragons play in to qualify for the state torunaments? This is not a slap at anyone, I just don't know and was unable to uncover the answer by looking at their website for a few minutes.

PD-
why are you only questioning Dragons qualifying?
Have you also checked every other team that is playing in the State Tournaments? or are you just singling out the Dragons for some reason?

Are you kidding me?
It appears to me that the Dragon supporter here is looking for some reason to say "hey the Dragons are as good as anyone here" Don't ask any questions or make any comments or we'll come to your house and let the air out of your tires. Come on, loosen up just a little bit.

Really, no one is out to get you. Stop being so defensive about every little comment. In the grand scheme of things. it's just not that important!

Hey JAFO we are not all like that...

PD

We are Dragons and we had the same questions. My husband was sure we would not be in the tournament. And you know how smart he is!

True -- he knows EVERYTHING!

Anybody want to revise their predictions???

Not me!

[--------------
Mickey Mantle-

Super-8:
(Final Teams)
DBAT
FW Cats
Finale; Cats over DBAT

DBAT 8 - Cats 5, Advantage DBAT...still more to play

Lone Star:
(Final Teams)
Team Texas - Still looking good
Frozen Ropes - 2 loses and out
Texas Sports - Sports in the Loser bracket and have to fight back into the mix.
Finale; Team Texas over Frozen Ropes

BBI
(Final Teams)
San Antonio Hackers
Dallas Patriots
Texas Heroes
Finale; Patriots over Hackers

But again, that is JMO....[/QUOTE]

Hey Deviled Eggs, looks like BBI is your best bracket so far. Not so good other places.

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Originally posted by 6,4,3=2:
Anybody want to revise their predictions???

I think I will stay with mine.

Just my opinion, but it seems that BBI bracket is pretty weak other than one team. Several of those scores don't seem to indicate very competitive games. Guess you don't have to worry about using up all your best pitchers. Is it up to the coaches to decide if they play in LoneStar or BBI??? How does that work?

Seeding in the league dictates who picks where to go first, second, third, etc.

And other than the host team, others do not know the tournament mix until they announce the brackets. This may offend some -- and it is not my intent to do so -- but BBI and LS send several teams from their leagues....and it is just difficult for some teams to compete with the select organizations. Likewise, the HS teams from Lone Star typically have a tough time competing with the top select teams. This is not news to anyone. I know that from experience as well ---- my middle son played on a HS team in Lone Star for years. They did very well. But when it came down to winning the state tournament, it was very difficult.

From my perspective, none of the state tournaments look that tough for the best teams. I think Lone Star looks the toughest and there are 5 BBI Premier teams there (out of 9). The top 2-3 Lone Star teams will do well. One of them does not even have to play in state.

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Originally posted by 43momma:
Just my opinion, but it seems that BBI bracket is pretty weak other than one team. Several of those scores don't seem to indicate very competitive games. Guess you don't have to worry about using up all your best pitchers. Is it up to the coaches to decide if they play in LoneStar or BBI??? How does that work?

Run Differentials (Through 3 Rounds)

BBI 57
Lone Star 51
Super Eight 58

I don't see a big descepency in competition.

JAFO -- taking a few weeks off? -- getting a little stale?

DT, PD, and JAFO thanks for the info. Esp. the run differentials. We have seen some good games at Lone Star. Had a wild one against Team Texas yesterday and now face those Dragons today. Good luck to everyone.
PD, will PD Son be healed in time for that Garland/East FB game? Hope the healing is going well, but those just take time and I suppose one can reinjure it if you try to test it too soon.

Yep. Only 15 games in the last 8 days.

6 Games in the next 6 days.

Then a couple of practices.......things are winding down.

Oh and by the way........12 of 14 BBI Premier are still left. Must be that weak BBI competition.

2 top matchups this am.

DBat 18 vs Patriots 18 @ Hebron.....10am
Marshals 18 vs LH Wildcats @ Flower Mound.....12pm

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Originally posted by 43momma:
Just my opinion, but it seems that BBI bracket is pretty weak other than one team. Several of those scores don't seem to indicate very competitive games. Guess you don't have to worry about using up all your best pitchers. Is it up to the coaches to decide if they play in LoneStar or BBI??? How does that work?

....and who might that one team be, in your opinion.

I have seen three games so far and I promise you four of the teams I watched could play with any Lone Star team, in my opinion.