Congrats to the Dallas Dragons

P1--Sent you a pm.

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Originally posted by UT Fanatic:
P1--Sent you a pm.

Back At Cha UT Fan

P1---yes made it to the PHS-HP game. Great game; although I will admit I envisioned a different outcome. Close 2 years in a row. Maybe next year?!

Good luck to the Pirates tomorrow and Saturday. For this weekend I'll be in PHS's corner: ARGGGGGGGGG...

Bring a state title back to the district!

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Originally posted by OldDude:
P1---yes made it to the PHS-HP game. Great game; although I will admit I envisioned a different outcome. Close 2 years in a row. Maybe next year?!

Had it been a different outcome I would have been a Scot backer for state. Couldn't have scripted this thing better. Two 10-4A rivals battle into extra innings and the coaches son knocks in the winning run. Two great programs I know we will be battling it out again next year 1 and 2 again.

You guys were certainly loud Friday. And you took all the good parking places with your Limos and Hummers. hahahaa j/k of course.

Who stated that the Dragons were elite? How did that person come up with that word for that team?

I look at a schedule, I see games, practices - and a lot of RVK tournaments...

What makes this team elite? Marketing?

Just curious.

When I think Elite, I think of the top 5-8 organizations in the north Texas area that continually (year after year) place players in college and have a handful getting drafted.... teams where the college coaches are calling asking them to send rosters/schedules - and requesting that they use thier facilities to play thier games...

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What makes this team elite? Marketing?

GO back an re-read. No one said the Dragons are "elite" they are new so you can't put them in the elite group, YET.

Have to disagree with you there P1.

ranger said "the big difference in the Dallas Dragons and the
other "elite" teams is that the Dragons work with and develop their talent. It is not just a " show up and play " team.

Very clearly putting your Dragons on the "elite" stage!

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Originally posted by Cobra21:
Have to disagree with you there P1.

ranger said "the big difference in the Dallas Dragons and the
other "elite" teams is that the Dragons work with and develop their talent. It is not just a " show up and play " team.

Very clearly putting your Dragons on the "elite" stage!

OK you are right.. I hate being wrong Well I would tap the brakes a little on the Elite thing until the Dragons have established themselves. But they are off to a great start. I think they will be at that status soon. I think its good for everyone for there to be more competition out there. It will only make all our players and teams better.

I would also like to add that last fall the 18u teams started with 6 seniors all unsigned, since then the Dragon Coaches have managed to get most of these guys signed with scholarships.
So any way you look at it Dragons are off to a great start.
Good luck to everyone this summer, hope everyone has a great season, injury free.

P1-

Don't tap the brakes - SLAM them!

I looked over schedule for them on website and one word came to mind: "snore."

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Originally posted by Diablo con Huevos:
P1-

Don't tap the brakes - SLAM them!

I looked over schedule for them on website and one word came to mind: "snore."

I guess your schedule must be so exciting. You saw our schedules lets see who you are playing.

When someone says. Our team is putting more stock in developing players and practices. They are either a rookie ball team or it's because they could not get in the better tournaments.

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Originally posted by Newscout:
When someone says. Our team is putting more stock in developing players and practices. They are either a rookie ball team or it's because they could not get in the better tournaments.

Newscout - Why are you not at the state tournament scouting players. What team are you affiliated with. Didn't you say the Brewers or was it the Twins I can't remember. I thought you had a different screen name back when you were trying to get players for your North Texas Rangers team out of Ft Worth. Did that deal fall through?

there is nothing more exciting than a winning rookie
ball club!

just won our 8th straight game.

rangerspitcher - That is great that you all are having a fun and successful year - we have a good friend playing on the Dragons 16's and he and his parents are also very happy with the team. Sounds like a win-win program.

Results of Turn Two Wood Bat Tournament, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, June 7-10 :

Dallas Dragons 16U went 5-0 in the tournament, winning over Dallas Patriots 6-1 in the championship game.

That gives the Dallas Dragons 16U, back to back tournament wins.

rp -- you're peeking our interested -- when do the Dragons play the 16U "big boys"?

Disclaimer -- this post is not intended to classify summer teams in any way, shape, or manner.

pantherdad-

who would that be?

If you don't know....we don't need to go further with the discussion.

Way to go 16Us! Anyword on the 18Us? I would like to see the 16U Dragons play the 15U Dragons

I hope all the teams get better and can get in and compete in the BBI Premier Divisions next year.

you should not feel threatened or defensive Panther Dad. I am sure your team is still the best...

my son's team is just a rookie team, played together
now for a few weeks, having good success.... that's all

My son's team doesn't even play in the age group, rp. I was just curious to see if your guys were scheduled to play the area teams -- in upcoming tournaments or whatever. I know your group travels a lot and does not play in a local league. My comment was not intended to slam the Dragons in any way -- as a matter of fact, I know several of the 18U kids and wish them success.

RP's son is a U16 and they do play in a local league....BBI

cs -- thanks for correcting me often -- although I read this thread, I obviously do not pay close enough attention at times. Having just checked, I notice they are listed in the BBI 16U Dallas Select standings.

PD -Not tryin to correct...just helpin.

You know more about this site and baseball than anyone else here.


Disclaimer: Okay, our resident former mlb catcher might know more about baseball.

rp--Impressive that they beat the Dallas Patriots in the Championship. I heard the Patriots beat the Dallas Tigers 24-2! Do you know if that score is correct?

My son plays for the 15U Austin Baseball Club Orange Sox. We ended up 3-1, with the only loss to the 16u Dragons. Do you know where we can find any of the other scores?

ut fanatic
as far as I know, that was the Texas Tigers at the
san antonio tournament, not the dallas tigers.

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My son plays for the 15U Austin Baseball Club Orange Sox. We ended up 3-1, with the only loss to the 16u Dragons. Do you know where we can find any of the other scores?

UT- Are you talking about in the PG tourney in Austin 2 weeks ago? If so that was the 15U Dragons.

In the Turn Two tournament in San Antonio, the Dallas Dragons 16U team beat the Dallas Patriots 16U Red team. The Dallas Patriots 16U team was playing in the DBU tournament this weekend with teams like McKinney Marshalls, Burkburnett, etc. The Patriots 16U Red team beat the Dallas Tigers in BBI a week or so ago. With several sore arms, we were pretty week in the pitching dept. by the time we faced the Dragons, but your pitcher did a great job. Congratulations to the Dragons. My son has played with Trevor and Josh M. on other teams. Some nice college fields we got to play on.

Oophs, after getting home late, I'm still tired. That would be weak, not week!!!!

P1--

No, it was the 16U tourney in San Antonio. We ended up 2-1-1 in the PG tournament. In both tournaments, our only loss was to the eventual champion.

Not bad for a team that's only been together for a little over a month!

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Originally posted by UT Fanatic:
P1--

No, it was the 16U tourney in San Antonio. We ended up 2-1-1 in the PG tournament. In both tournaments, our only loss was to the eventual champion.

Not bad for a team that's only been together for a little over a month!

I know now I was wrong. I can't believe that. Thats 2 times this year I was wrong about something. P1s son (P .5 Ver2) had to correct me also..

18U Dragons:

Last weekend: 2-1-1 (5-1-2)

The team is still working on learning to play the way JB wants them to and are making mistakes that have cost them. Not a big deal to those of us who like what the guys are learning. I do understand that some of the kids are getting frustrated at the coaching intensity though.

I think the Dragons have a couple of openings now, if anyone's interested.

Obrady,

Which Dragon Team has openings? Are they looking for certain position players? Thanks for sharing!

OK...so I am new here and gonna jump right into it! I know several of the Dallas Dragon players and wish them continued success. The more competetive organizations we have in the area, the better it is for everyone. I do, however, have some things to say in response to comments made about "elite" organizations and the lack of developing their players, etc. that some folks felt the need to discuss. My son currently plays for the McKinney Marshals and I would consider them a very good "select" organization (noticed how I stay away from the "elite" word). Any good team in any given year can be considered "elite" if they have a great year. When the comment was made that the "other elite" teams are just a "show up and play" team and that these coaches "do not develop their talent"...I just sat here and had to laugh. First of all, the talent comes to them (as did ny son when he chose to play for them)...they don't go around and just recruit 24/7. When I saw in excess of 50/60/70 young men out at their tryouts fighting for very few spots...that tells me these young men enjoy playing for this organization. When I see 16 kids on the roster and every single one of them played in this last weekends tournament, that is a dedicated organization dedicated to developing its talent. Coach Ferrer/Mize/Self are constantly coaching these young men. I watch as every one of them are ready to play (shirt tucked in, hats on straight, etc.) while our opponents at times are walking around with shirts unbuttoned, untucked, hats backwards, shorts on, etc. I hear Coach Ferrer telling his team to stand up and stay vocal on the bench while we are in the 10th inning in 90+ heat with the other guys laying across their bench. Dont let them know your tired! I also sat through a solid week of daily practices, including two-a-days prior to the start of the season. What you have to understand is that the Dragons are a new team (noticed how I avoided the "rookie" word) with kids that have not played together yet (some have I know). These coaches know that and are doing everything they can to get them to play together as quickly as possible as well as be able to understand their coaching philosophy. The Marshals have the luxury of very little turnover from year-to-year as they usually retain the majority of their players. They only have to make sure their teams are baseball ready (which most of them already are). And lastly, they do put a lot of games in a very short timeframe....but so does every other "select" organization as they want the exposure for their team. Sorry for the novel, but I was so upset to hear some of these comments and had to respond. I wish EVERY organization well and know that we will see most of you throughout the year.
OH, I almost forgot..."It's a great day to be a PANTHER"

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Originally posted by theville:
Obrady,

Which Dragon Team has openings? Are they looking for certain position players? Thanks for sharing!

18U is the one I'm familiar with. Catcher, pitcher and position players have left.


Madmacks, no one has labeled themselves "elite", it was used to refer to other well known programs.

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they don't go around and just recruit 24/7.

Ever heard of DBat?

Strange how some teams have great names and reputations without MOST parents (or players) ever saying a word.

A's, Blackhawks, FW Cats, D-Bat, Mustangs, Patriots, Tigers etc (tried to be alphabetical to not show favortism - did not mean to leave anyone out)

Everyone is proud of their kids, proud of their team. Let's wish the dragons success and as they grow in maturity as an organization. It appears they will be one of the teams that will have a great reputation. Just really dont need weekly reports on who did what.

Good luck to everyone this summer!

That is odd. Any idea why more than one, two or three players left?