New hat in the house.

Hey Doug,

From what I saw in centerfield today, that hat was well deserved. Both my son and I were very impressed.
Boy how things have changed since the days they were facing each other in coach pitch.

Also got to see OP's son throw a bullpen . Like Mckinney North needs another stud pitcher.

Lot's of talent out there today. Looking forward to the fall. I wish I'd known you guys were there, I'd love to meet you.

See ya'll on Saturday, so we can

OP, the fall will be lots of fun but wait until next summer when ever Big XII, SEC, ACC, Ivy League college you can think of will be at your son's every game. This past summer was so exciting my 17 year olds. Now on the otherside, you guys will have to play my 18 year olds next summer; take it easy on us old men.

Exciting times for sure. We're starting to receive the letters everyone said would start showing up! Should be a fun year or two coming up. At least we hope so!!

I don't think the older guys have anything to worry about. That team is probably one of the top 2-3 in the country! But.....you never know, huh?!

Why don't you guys get a room? There's more mushy DBAT talk on here than goes on between my son and his ladies.

Welcome to the family, Doug. I've got another spiffy new lid just for you....

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Originally posted by Uncle Ethan:
Why don't you guys get a room? There's more mushy DBAT talk on here than goes on between my son and his ladies.

Maybe MN-Mom will start a new DBAT forum. She can put it right at the bottom under Texas. I wonder what the over/under on that forum would be for surpassing Texas and Illinois combined?

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Posted September 10, 2006 07:53 PM
Son brought home a new hat today from his fall baseball team practice. Never thought I'd see

Then you made a mistake!

Sorry, guys... but, the DBAT talk does get a little old. Perhaps it would help if you titled your topic line in some way with the word "DBAT"... that way those of us who aren't interested in the latest news on DBAT won't waste our time.

Oh come on momandcpa, there were like 10 posts all of last week. Just trying to liven up the boards.

I agree with momandcpa.....It would hold more credibility if they were good!!!

Now that should get Monday rolling!!!

quote:

that is what others would do.

They may not in a public format, but I can assure you that many feel the same as I do. I guess I just don't get it... DBAT's record should stand for itself. I don't see a need for DBAT and its parents to promote themselves. I have always told my boys that if you are really good at something... you don't need to tell anyone. They will already know. My examples are to them:

1) Michael Jordan has probably never told anyone, "Hey, did you know I am good at basketball?"

2) Einstein probably never had to tell anyone, "Did you realize that I'm intelligent?"

While you may view it as harmless posting, I am certain that it puts a negative light on DBAT in many people's minds. DBAT has a great reputation and they should rightfully be very proud of that... why risk losing something you have worked so hard for at in at least some avenues?

Oh... JMHO.

with MomandCpa and Train

Maybe a DBAT forum is needed. Or maybe just a Dad's forum.

KD, maybe on Mondays you need to stick to rumors.

Momandcpa,

Kermit Dow emailed me your post this morning and asked me to read it. I agree with you 100%. This message board does nothing for me or my business accept cause me headaches. I am asking all of my DBAT people and parents to not put the word DBAT in any of your post. Maybe then the message board will die. I do appreciate that our parents are proud to be apart of DBAT. But the self promoting is a problem. Also all the other non DBAT people on this site get tired of DBAT being the center of Dallas baseball. One thing I have learned about baseball is “everyone loves to hate the winner”. New York Yankees enough said.



Thanks Cade Griffis

Two thoughts....

1. These boards do serve some positive benefits and information sharing for interested parties. I would be disappointed to see this message board die.

2. Dallas is a big place...there is room for more than one winner (good team/club) in the area. I congratulate Cade and his organization for what they have put together but I also recognize there are other teams/coaches/clubs providing quality baseball in the area.

quote:

I am asking all of my DBAT people and parents to not put the word DBAT in any of your post. Maybe then the message board will die. I do appreciate that our parents are proud to be apart of DBAT. But the self promoting is a problem. Also all the other non DBAT people on this site get tired of DBAT being the center of Dallas baseball. One thing I have learned about baseball is “everyone loves to hate the winner”. New York Yankees enough said.

There is no ego issue here is there???? You think this site would die without the beloved DBAT? WRONG. You win a championship and it goes to your head. Next I will be calling you George junior! Gosh... with all of our championships I do not believe we ever made that bold of a statement "DBAT being the center of Dallas Baseball".

Wake up....its Monday.

BTW, Kellerdad....

Congrats on your son's new team! That's awesome!

I can't believe I'm saying this but for once I agree with Train.

Somebody get hold of h&u, I think train has hacked into his HSBBW account.

Wow, head of DBAT comparing his organization to the Yankees...Got to win a few more championships and hang around for about 100 more years to back up those claims.

Train, Heard they cut (7) players off of that Championship Team. Is this true ? Or just a rumor.

What percentage of players on D-bat 18 teams actually comes up through their system?
What percentage is acquired?
Acquire kind of like the Yankees do.

Like I said nothing but trouble here. I never compared DBAT to Yankees. Just a statement. People that are Red Sox fans hate the Yankees, people that do not play for DBAT don't like us. That is life. Also the statement about center of Dallas baseball. What I meant was the center of the HSbaseball Website. Honest and unbiased aka Train I knew you would have something smart to say. You are such a baseball guy. This is my last post.

H&U...I knew the day would come.

THE BEAST...heard a few went to other organizations (left the Yankees). I never heard they cut any of them. Sorry to bring up a sore subject but over recruiting finally caught up with this champion! Thats why we only keep a small number and did not want/need any Yankees on our team. What did they have only about 5-6 from the Dallas area and the rest from the great State of Texas..... Ask SWAC he was the manager.

SWAC....when is the parade to celebrate the championship?

KCR, make addressing my question your last post!

Most of the clubs have a fair amount of turnover. So what is your point, kia?

Ahhhh,

I knew it wouldn't stay slow for long on here.

Cade, please make no further effort to justify you or your organization.

Just know that what you do is good enough. As long as you can lay your head on your pillow each night knowing you have helped take care of your family and a few kids along the way, that's all you need to worry about.

Other than that I use this............

Just want to know if talent is being developed or acquired?

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Originally posted by knowitall:
Just want to know if talent is being developed or acquired?

What do you think?

Same stuff....different day....people here love to dog-pile. Sad.

Don’t know that’s why I’m asking. I do know that there were a few acquired with the Knight merger and KD son is wearing the hat for the first time.

quote:

Originally posted by knowitall:
Don’t know that’s why I’m asking. I do know that there were a few acquired with the Knight merger and KD son is wearing the hat for the first time.

I just figured since you were "knowitall" you would be just that in this case.

Sounds like you have it all figured out so why ask?

quote:

Originally posted by Panther Dad:
Same idiots....different day....people here love to act like they understand the game. Sad.

Fixed it for you PD.

KG,

You get the "Outstanding Icon of the Day...Week...maybe Year".

I still trying to attempt to give a ......I give up.

I can't speak for the team obviously, but I know there are a bunch of kids on the team that my son has played against for years. I didn't go to the practice yesterday, but from what my son said, he was one of just a few new players, most of them were returning.

I do know that all select teams use the fall as an extended tryout period for the summer

Just for the record (if there is in fact one)... A DBAT-type person has been very kind in PMing me and saying my original point was very well taken and passed on. I feel as though it was extremely sincere. AND, I, for one, am now moving on...

How 'bout those Rangers... Cowboys... the pleasant weather?

And for the record..........

Again, it's parent's that are involved here.

And you know what happens when that all comes about.

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:
And for the record..........

SEE... I always suspected there was one!

Concerning players coming up thru DBAT's system; I can't speak on their individual teams as my son has never played on a DBAT team, but I do know that guys like Cade and Kyle as well as their instructors like Chris Edelstein and others have been very instumental in helping many young men in the Dallas metroplex reach their baseball dreams no matter what team they played for.