Gents:
We played a very good team Sunday and need to play better to beat them. But we had some nice moments in the field: Danny's catch, Johnny's catch, Tim's diving stop and throw, Charlie throwing out a runner at third and Roneil's double with the bases loaded. Also Thanks to Jim we have a terrific bbq afterwards --thanks Jim!
Next games:
Aug 2nd ( my birthday btw ) we play the Stamford Mets at 9 am Sunday at Wilton Varsity field ( dave to start)
and Monday night Aug 3rd we host the Monroe Top Hats ( Tim to start )
next weekend we host the Westport Cardinals in a DH
Gane 1 Mike to start
Game 2 Jim to start
Please let us know if you will not be available for these games.
We do know Mike is out Sunday vs Mets but will be around for relief Monday night
Best Regards,Dave
Monday, July 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
sunday 7/26 vs Marinners game at Fairfield Warde HS
Gents:
We will be playing the game this Sunday at Fairfield Warde HS
here are directions:
or :
Merritt Parkway north take exit 46
end of ramp take a right on to Jefferson.
Take a left at next light onto CT 59 you will see GE in front of you
take right onto Fairfield Woods Road
take left onto Melville Avenue
go thru 4 stop signs on Melville and see Fairfield HS
Field is in the back of the HS
coming from the north take exit 46 of Merritt stay to right until you reach light and take right onto CT 59 and follow directions above
9 am start
Please be ready to take infield at 840am
See you then
Dave
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Great game last night ..On to the Mariners
Gents:
last night was a terrific game. Everyone made big contributions and we earned a nice win in a tight game.
A lot of terrific performances should be mentioned. Roneil hit three three rockets and exhibited his usual stellar play in the field. Roneil is automatic out there and turned a beautiful double play with Jose and made a great tag o in the 8th when they were close to putting the go ahead run on second.
Danny ripped 4 hits yesterday and is really driving the ball now.
Bob Ryan was not able to drive in two runners on a 3-2 pitch but came right back to make a fabulous catch with 2 men on over his shoulder going away--what a play! Bob seems to like pop ups with a high degree of difficulty! This showed he was concentrating all the way !
How 'bout Travis's play diving over second grabbing the ball ,scrambling to his feet and firing a bullet to first. The umps said that was the best play they had seen all year!
Jim threw a terrific seven innings and kept us in the game.He got stronger as the game progressed.
And how about Tim Sticco , he missed the bunt in his previous at bat but came back to deliver the game winning hit with two out. Another good example of moving forward and focusing on the next activity . That was a real clutch hit and I jumped up off the bench when that ball went through- very exciting moment !
Johnny Liz had a great game ripping at least two hits (and maybe 3) including the one to get us started in the 8th. Johnny showed the world ( ok maybe just a small subset of the world) his speed on the bases and in the field. And Johnny's throw to second in the 8th was a beauty as he gunned so down the runner trying to get into scoring position. Johnny covers more ground out there than anyone in the league!
And having Jose back in the lineup was a boost as he was able to give Alex a rest and did a fine job catching the last few innings in a tight game shutting down any ideas they had about running. Great to have Jose's bat back in the lineup.
Alex did his usual great job behind the plate and Bobby U once again went to where we needed him ( 3rd) and continued to make plays including a nice play on a ground ball with 2 out in the 8th. Bobby has been great defensively and offensively every game --what a bonus to be able to just put him at any spot and see him make all the plays.
X demonstrated a real team first attitude saying to me early on to "focus on winning the game don't worry about me and whether I hit or not" . Jim and I try to ensure everyone gets in and some at bats and it makes it easier when guys offer to sacrifice for the team. X can hit and I sure he will be ripping the ball soon. X also does a great job in the field and on the bases.
As for me I have to admit to being pumped out going out there in the 9th with the 1 run lead. I was very pleased we found a way to win the game with everyone contributing.
On to the Mariners:
We have a single game this Sunday July 26th 9 am at Kiwanis Park in Fairfield.
here are directions:
or
I 95 North Exit 21 right at bottom of ramp
I95 south exit 21 left at bottom of ramp
at the second light RT1 take a right
next traffic light at South Pine Creek Road
go right -the gas station is on the corner
go past first stop sign and then 1/2 mile to old dam road
take Old Dam Road past golf course and soccer field
Kiwanis Baseball Field is at end of road
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We have played the Mariners earlier and should know what to expect.
Let's play our best and beat them
Please let us know if you are not able to be there:
Remember to plan on going to Jim's home after the game for BBQ
In other news: please add the Aug15th Saturday game at 4pm in Naugatuck to your schedule
we will also play Tuesday night August 18th in Wilton . We will be playing a Danbury 18 and over team with some good players as a prep for the playoffs the following weekend
Sunday, July 19, 2009
July 20th game 7:30 pm start vs Phillies
Gents:
Everyone contributed to today's sweep. We got some help from them in miscues and walks but our bats had their best day all year.
Booming bases loaded doubles knocking in three runs seemed to be the norm for us. Mike , Charlie, Roneil, all crushed the ball today.
Hitting the ball on the fat part of the bat gave it some drive today as we saw Alex, Tim, Bobby, Chuck and Danny rip some shots today. and we can't forget "Hot Rod" Johnny Radkins with three hits off Manny! I gave Johnny my spot after two at bats and he Wally Pipped me--I may never get back in the lineup!
Defensively we made the plays and ran the bases very well stealing a lot of bases today. All ingredients to winning.
Excellent work today and lets bring it to the Phillies game
We have Travis and Bob Ryan back for the Phillies game. We also expect Jose to be back fresh from his daughter's christening .
Charlie is in Atlanta and "Hot Rod " John Radkins who had three hits today are expected to be out and X may have to be down in DC giving Obama a hand. Mike will arrive a touch late but be on hand to get some more hits.
Shawn ( Knee) and Tim C ( hammy) are on the DL-both may be done for the year but we hope to see them again
Jim will be our pitcher and Alex will catch.
I think the Phillies will counter with Joe Pacciello who is normally their CF and is pressed to mound duty. He is a young lefty and we need to hit like we did today ( I think everyone had at least one hit today and more important had good at bats and drove the ball)
Beating the Phillies will be a good win for us to get and go into next week's Mariners game with some positive momentum.
Other notes: After next Sunday's game, July 26th at Mariners we are invited to Jim's house for BBQ. In case you have not already done so, Please let him know if you intend to attend and if you will be bringing anyone
Yet more notes:
The way the schedule looks is the regular season ends for us August 9th. The playoffs would start for us August 23rd
With that in mind I arranged a game on august 15th --about 30-40 minutes from Wilton in Nagatuck ( they are in the Danbury league) . my idea is we should get some work in before the playoffs and this offers us a chance to play a bit . The game is Saturday Aug 15th at 4pm . I am considering getting another game Monday night or Tuesday night the 17th or 18th against the Danbury guys we played in the fall ( younger guys who play in an 18 and over league as a tune up ) . The idea is to get us ready to play our best on the 23rd which is a single elimination game.
If the standings hold we will play in the 3-6 group in which #3-#6 and #4-#5 in single elimination game. I think two weeks off before that game is not our best preparation and besides it is fun to play new teams.
are you guys up for a game the 17th or 18th?
We witnessed first hand today how a team giving its opponent extra outs and walking guys are doomed. We expect to keep throwing strikes and making plays tomorrow night and we will hit enough to win.
Congratulations on some great performances today. let's do it again tomorrow night
Dave
Friday, July 17, 2009
Sunday july 19th and Monday July 20th
Gents:
Sunday weather forecast is perfect for sweeping! Let's play well and have a great day
Infield at 830am
Mike and I will start the Sunday games and Jim will start Monday night
Tim will be in relief
We are missing Jose, Tim C Bob Ryan and Shawn so I hope everyone else is ready to play
This is an important weekend for us to play well.
In other good news, I mentioned I was hunting down a job and I will be starting at credit suisse on Aug 3rd
We play the Top hats that night
See you Sunday
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Best Regards,
Dave
Dave
Thursday, July 16, 2009
monday night july 20th game is 730 pm start
Gents: our Monday night game july 20th vs Phillies will start at 730pm
Monday, July 13, 2009
Videos from Sunday's game vs Mets
Gents:
chuck scoring
xavier grounds to first
mike earns a foul strike
Upcoming Games July 19th (2) July 20th
Gents:
A lot of fine efforts went for naught yesterday but good efforts will help prepare us for the playoffs
Great pitching from Mike and Jim kept us right there ( sorry to blow both games !)
Chuck was fabulous in the OF and on the bases and our defense was strong all day. Alex threw out a guy stealing and Tim made several fine plays in the hole.
we were close and a hit here or there might have made the difference.
Next weekend July 19th , we play at Home on Sunday in a doubleheader vs the Marlins starting at 9 am on the JV field
we need to sweep and can do so if we play well
On Monday night the 20th we host the Phillies in a 8 pm start
we know we will be missing Jose on Sunday( the baptism of his daughter Juliette --congratulations from us all)
as well as Tim C all weekend and Bob Ryan.
I will try and see if we can get some BP and infield in later int e week
Wed night we are invited to the cardinals practice at doubleday and I may go there to get some swings and long toss in
Travis may be back with us soon and prepare for the playoffs
Dave
Saturday, July 11, 2009
july 12 th doubleheader at Cubeta vs Stamford Mets
Gents:
Our next game is this sunday vs Stamford Mets at Cubeta Stadium in Stamford...
9 am start
2 games
Mike is starting game 1
Jim is starting game 2
Please get there at 815 or so to loosen up for infield at 840
These are important games for us and we should try to get ahead early
Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&qPublish Post=41.062026,+-73.549519&jsv=107.hc&ie=UTF8&ll=41.062026,-73.549519&spn=0.010613,0.019999&t=k&z=16&iwloc=addr
See you there and let's win a couple
dave
Friday, July 3, 2009
Practice 4th of July weekend
Gents:
we will have practice sunday am at 9 at the high school,.
I have invited the cards and phillies and mariners to join us in a scrimmage. i had breakfast with bill thornton , manager of the Cards this morning and he suggested he would have about 6 guys coming so it appears likely we will have enough for scrimmage. by the way Bill and are pondering creating a fund to buy foreclosed real estate in New Canaan so if you have $25 million sitting around let me know.
wrt to Sunday: so the way i see it is we hit in the cage to get some reps and then have live scrimmage
we will split up sides and create a game like we have done may times before this is you chance to face red sox pitching! -( note: every time i pitch "live" to Charlie he hits me all over the park so play deep when he gets up!)
of course this is optional but it should be fun and will keep us sharp for next weeks double headers
this is a good opportunity to get in time to work on some as aspect of the game
I think we have hurdled that rough spot and can expect to play well down the stretch additionally Travis may be with us in 2-3 weeks which shall provide a nice lift to our team.
With doubleheaders the next two weekends ( july12th and 19th) ( and three games the weekend of the 19th as we host Phillies on monday night rematch after a sunday DH vs marlins) please let us know if your plans are to be playing so we can plan accordingly.
i will update you on the field location for the DH on the 12th vs the Mets as i do for every road game. i expect it is Westhill HS but i want to confirm with them early next week
as a final item Jim is planning to have a post game get together at his home after the game july 26th when we go up to Fairfield to beat the Mariners. please consider this in your planning
have a great 4th and hope to see you sunday
dave
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Red Sox 4-2 over Ridgefield Reds
Gents:
The weather cleared and for those looking for omens we got a rainbow at 8pm to symbolize good times ahead. The humidity returned and we got a chance to play our game on what turned out to be a beautiful night for baseball. As many were unable to attend I will offer a bit more commentary about the game
Tim Sticco got his first start and threw a terrific five innings yielding only 1 hit while striking out 6. Great job Tim ! Tim and Charlie kept them off balance and Tim's fastball proved to be too much for them as the only hit they managed was a bloop fly ball that drifted over SS. Tim left with a 3-2 lead and earned the win.
see Tim in action here on You Tube here ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aX0-eoiwi0&feature=channel
We had several players making their debut at new positions. Tim Collar played third and handled all 3 chances successfully. Bobby U played SS and had a terrific game making several plays including a beautiful play coming in and across towards second to grab a ball and throw out a batter.
Bob Ryan played first base and made a nice play on their bunt and caught a very high difficult pop in the 8th as well as grabbing a couple throws that were a it off the mark but he was able to catch the ball and hold the bag.
Jim Lewicki made his OF debut. Chuck played CF without I believe having to make play Roneil ,as always a vacuum at second, had several plays including handling a sinking line drive in the 9th . John Radkins played RF and made a nice play in the 9th on a fly ball. John also gave chase to a long foul ball in the first which is now a You Tube hit here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJSe_uz7B7o&feature=channel_page
Charlie did a great job catching for Tim and I and held them to one SB. Charlie also and made a big catch of a foul pop when Tim worked out of an early jam with runners on 2nd and 3rd and only one out.
The Reds made several fine plays in the fielding with their SS catching everything in sight and throwing out two guys from deep in the hole. He later grabbed a rocket off the bat off Chuck with the infield in to prevent another run. They played well enough to win but we were able to get runs when we needed and get outs when they threatened.
We scored one in the first when Roneil and Booby U led off the innings with walks. Charlie hit a ground ball to short who threw to second for one but the throw to first went by the first baseman scoring Roneil. In the 4th Charlie walked and with Bobby running for him stole second. Chuck hit a ball in front of the plate and raced to first beating the throw, moving Bobby to third. A wild pickoff to first scored Bobby, and Chuck raced all the way to third. Tim C hit a SF to right scoring Chuck with our third run.
Ridgefield got their 2 runs in the fifth with the benefit of a couple breaks a walk , a hit bats man and a couple wild pitches scored one and the bloop single another bring the score to 3-2 after 5.
I replaced Tim in the 6th and Ridgefield got the leadoff hitter on when an infield throw was off the bag. They bunted next and Bob Ryan made the play to Roneil for the first out. this guy advanced to third ( i forgot how) and with one out we brought the infield in to face their 3 and 4 hitters. But with the humidity helping me get loose Charlie and I were able to strike out the next two hitters ending the threat.
In the sixth we added another run when Roneil singled and stole second. Booby U singled to CF scoring Roneil giving us a 2 run lead 4-2.
They did not threaten thereafter and we walked off the field with a nice 4-2 win. The pace of the game as much tighter than the Trumbull Monday night game and all left with a good feeling for having played especially when it did not look so promising earlier.
Three wins in a row and lots of good signs . The pitching and defense over the three games was solid and we have started to hit.
Practice Sunday morning: We will have a practice Sunday morning for those who can make it at 9 am for 2 hours. This will be a good chance to hit 50 -100 swings to get your stroke going. We will use the time to get everyone some work and gear us up for the second half of the season. I think we are on a nice evolution and are improving in many facets of the game.
Jim and I confer frequently about how to maximize everyone's experience and we intend to proceed as we have thus far. So congratulations on a solid first half and lets really play well in the second half.
Cheers,
Dave
Note: I will start to get videos of each player starting the next game which by the way is Sunday July 12 in Stamford vs The Stamford Mets
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