Today was my first day back after a 2 month hiatus.  While it was great to be
back into the Saturday routine, it was somewhat of a disappointment that we had
such a small showing. While very windy, it was otherwise a nice day.  Maybe it
was toooo much turkey and goodies,  or too much shopping, or lots of colds going
around, that resulted in the small showing.

On the up side....For the day we  had 14 players for the day, and did get 2
games in.

GAME 1- Team won  20-3  in 6 innings.
Team 1- Jaime, Tommy, Jose, Jim, Marc, Rob, Eric
Team 2- JR, Luis, Jess, Mark H, Liz, Seth, Roy

GAME 2- Team 2 won  7-6  in 5 innings.
Team 1- Jose, Luis, Jess, Marc, Mark, Roy
Team 2-JR, Jaime,  Jim, Eric, Tommy, Liz, Rob

HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE OUT NEXT WEEK

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
alamedasoftball group:

This poll is to determine the level of interest in playing on Thursday-
Thanksgiving Day.

   o YES I want to play FOOTBALL at 9:00AM
   o YES I want to play SOFTBALL  at 12:00
   o YES I want to play FOOTBALL after softball
   o NO I don't want to/can't  play that day.


To vote, please visit the following web page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alamedasoftball/surveys?id=12964491

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

Is there softball today. Where and when?

Thanks

I like the poll idea rob. I was actually thinking to myself, dahm 'you CAN teach
an old dog new trick!' :) it was somewhat confusing, but if someone just spend a
little time on reading it can become pretty straight forward! i am sure you can
come up with other ingenious idea for these type of poll. hat and shirt idea
sound really cool! keep it going.

Doan

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, "alamrob" <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> I closed the poll posted last night (on Doan's idea) because of Yahoo's fucked
up formatting, which resulted in the questions being  resequenced making the
thing being difficult to follow.  Why they can't display a poll as written is a
mystery to me.
>
> ANYWAY I'll be coming up with another method to gather the info in the next
few days.
>

Can we post a poll for playing Thanksgiving weekend? I'm not out of town and
wanted to see who would/could/will/wont play ball that Saturday......pleeze?
Liz
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

-----Original Message-----
From: alamrob <alamrob@...>
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:48:59
To: <alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [alamedasoftball] LATEST POLL CLOSED

 



I closed the poll posted last night (on Doan's idea) because of Yahoo's fucked
up formatting, which resulted in the questions being resequenced making the
thing being difficult to follow. Why they can't display a poll as written is a
mystery to me.

  ANYWAY I'll be coming up with another method to gather the info in the next few
days.

I closed the poll posted last night (on Doan's idea) because of Yahoo's fucked
up formatting, which resulted in the questions being  resequenced making the
thing being difficult to follow.  Why they can't display a poll as written is a
mystery to me.

ANYWAY I'll be coming up with another method to gather the info in the next few
days.

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
alamedasoftball group:

A couple of weeks ago DOAN brought up the idea of getting some type of Alameda
Soft Ball apparel such as a T-shirt or cap.  Note that we would NOT all be
wearing them at the same time (except by coincidence) .This poll is to determine
the level of interest in this idea, AND to determine the preferences of those
that are interested.

   o 1A:  I like the idea, and would like to get a T-shirt. (Answer questions 2)
   o 1B:  I like the idea and would like to get a cap (answer questions 3)
   o 1C: I like the idea and would like to get both. (Answer questions 2 & 3)
   o 1D. I don’t like the idea  (don’t answer any more questions)
   o 2 A: I think a reasonable cost for a T-shirt would be $5 or less
   o 2B: $5-$10
   o 2C :$10-15
   o 2D: up to $20
   o 2E. I would want to have more than 1
   o 2F: I would want my choice of a number on it.
   o 2G: I would want my name on it
   o 3A  I think a reasonable cost for a cap would be: $5 or less
   o 3B: $5-$10
   o 3C $10-15
   o 3D: up to $20


To vote, please visit the following web page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alamedasoftball/surveys?id=12961071

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

I am sending this email everyone on this email I have either played softball
with or got your email from Brad K or Evan P to let you know of a great deal
going very soon



DeMarini Calls Out Dedicated Players for Factory Teams Program



100 slowpitch teams will be selected to receive special equipment packages

Hillsboro, OR—October 6, 2009--DeMarini, makers of the world's most
technologically advanced bats, is sounding the call for their Factory Teams
program. DeMarini islooking for lower-division slowpitch softball teams who play
for the love of the game and would like to be part of the DeMarini sponsorship
package program.



What's included in the buy-in package:

DeMarini bat
Player's bag on wheels
Team shirt featuring poly-sublimate moisture management
Game-ready hat
Batting Glove
Teams will be able to choose the ASA, USSA, NSA and ISA-approved bat they want
for each package, including the latest and greatest DeMarini bats such as:
  The Fly Swatter
  Misery Loves Company
J2
The ONE
ONE 12
375
F-4
Steel & Ultimate Weapon.
Click on link below to check the bats specs and a pic, most bats are listed.
http://www.softballfans.com/reviews/company.php?v=DeMarini


"It's a clear way to show that we are dedicated to slowpitch and to supporting
the

players who make it great," said Jerry Garnett, Global Marketing Manager of
DeMarini. "We're putting our money where our mouth is and offering players the
best gear in the business at a fraction of the cost. We believe that our 2010
bat line-up represents some of the best bats in the industry and this program is
one of the many tools that we will use in the months to come to reposition
DeMarini as the number one slowpitch brand. Once players get their hands on our
new slowpitch models, they won't settle for anything else."



To qualify for this unprecedented program, teams must be C, D or E level, and
can be men's, women's or co-ed teams. Each team must commit to at least 10
packages to be eligible for sponsorship. Pricing for the packages will be
approximately half off of retail value based on the bat chosen. Teams will also
get a DeMarini factory team vinyl banner to fly at games, and photos of each
factory team will be featured on the DeMarini website. Packages will begin
shipping in January, so teams will have their new DeMarini gear in plenty of
time for spring training. . Only 100 teams will be invited to this program, so
call early for the best chance to be part of the program





Please forward to your softball playing friends to see if they would be
interested as well the package will open up quickly and fill up fast. If your
interested money will be collect as soon as they open up the program which will
be in a week or two





100 team (Factory Team) buy-in deal program that will allow for teams to
purchase a bat (USSSA or ASA), bag on wheels, batting gloves, Factory Team poly
shirt and Factory Team hat for 225.00 directly from the factory. This price will
not include a replacement bat but one replacement per player, per season on our
factory teams can be purchased for 125.00. Any player that needs a replacement
bat will contact our program coordinator and order one with a credit card. That
player will then be issued a return authorization number (RAN) to send in their
damaged bat. If the damaged bat is not returned within 2 weeks we will remove
that player and possibly the team from the program. We want to make the
replacement process as painless as possible for teams and players in the program
but we cannot and will not allow for it to be abused.

The reason that the program is set up at the 225.00/125.00 pricing was to keep
the price way down for players that do not need multiple bats. The thought is
that probably 25-35% of the people that play C, D or E ball in the men's,
women's or co-ed programs will not need multiple bats per season. All products
will ship out to teams in mid January. If your are not local and can meet to
pick up there will be a charge to mail or ship package to you also there will be
taxes ontop of package just for FYI to you all It will be the new IDP player bag
they are possible thinking about a 2 bat package also.



It is a great Deal dont miss out this yr



Email me, if you have any questions.

Who's got the bases and scoresheets?

 

No Hardball (again) tomrrow omrning. Only 2 responses.

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, "alamrob" <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> Please call or email me (privately outside the group at alamrob@...)if you can committ to playing Hardball this Saturday morning. If there is sufficient interest that contacts me by 7PM Friday night, I'll try to make contact with the other group and try to set something up.
>

No Hardball (again) tomrrow omrning.  Only 2 responses.

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, "alamrob" <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> Please call or email me (privately outside the group at alamrob@...)if you can
committ to playing Hardball this Saturday morning. If there is sufficient
interest that contacts me by 7PM Friday night,  I'll try to make contact with
the other group and try to set something up.
>

Here's the recap for last Saturday.  There were at least 29  players there for
the day, and  3 games were played. Since I wasn't there I can only post what was
on the sheets. Maybe someone else can share the highlights.


GAME 1- Team 2 won 9-6
Team 1- JR, Jake, Jaime, Victor, Tommy, Mark H, Jeff, Jon, Ray, Ron, Anthony
12 Team 2- Cigar Tim, Juan, Mark, Mike, Rene, Sean, Michael C, David, Eric,
Chris Phillipa, Sonny

GAME 2- Team 2 won 21-18
Team 1- Rene, Juan, Anthony, Tim, Marc, Ray, JR, Tommy, Ron, Jim, Mark, Eric, TO
Team 2- Sean, Victor, Jake, Jaime, Sonny, John, Jeff, Phillipa, David, Chris,
Mike, Tony


GAME 3- Team 2 won 11-5
Team 1- TO, Jake, Chris, Mark, Ron, Ray, Phillipa, Anthony
Team 2- Victor, Jaime, Jim, Tommy, Tony, JR, Eric, Jeff

LETS HOPE FOR ANOTHER GOOD TURNOUT THIS COMING SATURDAY

Please call or email me (privately outside the group at alamrob@...)if you
can committ to playing Hardball this Saturday morning. If there is sufficient
interest that contacts me by 7PM Friday night,  I'll try to make contact with
the other group and try to set something up.

 

Well, only 2 responses, and no call from the other guys, so NO HardBall tomorrow morning.

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, "alamrob" <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> Please call or email me (privately outside the group at alamrob@...)if you can committ to playing Hardball this Saturday morning. I'll try to make contact with the other group tomorrow night with the number of committments we have.
>

Well, only 2 responses, and no call from the other guys, so NO HardBall tomorrow
morning.

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, "alamrob" <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> Please call or email me (privately outside the group at alamrob@...)if you can
committ to playing Hardball this Saturday morning. I'll try to make contact with
the other group tomorrow night with the number of committments we have.
>

Please call or email me (privately outside the group at alamrob@...)if you
can committ to playing Hardball this Saturday morning. I'll try to make contact
with the other group tomorrow night with the number of committments we have.

I have a friend who does screen print and embroidery so if you get any ideas
nailed down and want to get a quote let me know.

Amy
--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, rob alam <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> It looks like DOAN was wearing his thinking cap today. Great idea Doan!�
There is however a complication that needs to be considered and resolved.�
However due to its nature I can't discuss�it here�on line (this is a public
site).� So�over the next couple of days I'll chat with some of�regulars
(including Doan)�to get thier thoughts.� In the mean time, keep the comments
coming.
> �
> On a different note, let me add congratulations to all that�were on winning
teams, and those that made the playoffs as well.�
> Rob
> --- On Tue, 10/27/09, Remi <doan_duong@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Remi <doan_duong@...>
> Subject: [alamedasoftball] Congrats and an Idea
> To: alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 10:11 AM
>
>
> �
>
>
>
> Congrats to all those alameda softball alumni who been winning championship
left and right / far and wide over the past few years! That said something about
the level of play we have on saturday and how we still maintain the fun on a
high level. With that being said, I just came up with an idea! Why dont we
create either a shirt or cap for alameda softball; not only are we getting our
group name out there so more know about it but we also have something holding us
together as a group and proud display (especially some of the OGs in here), so
if there's a dwindling number for the winter we will still have enough for a
game or two or three.
>
> All we need to do is come up with a logo/picture (graphic designer/photgraphe
r), ask around for quote on printing the shirt or hat (see level of interest,
and how many we might need to order then place it with someone who can do it at
a comparable price). As for the shirt or hat, we should only hand it out to
those who been playing at least two years with us or something (someone should
determine the eligibility for getting this article - Rob?); instead of handing
them out willy nilly. The person who get the shirt can pay for it, or at a
discount or something. Price to be determine later?!
>
> Anyway, just an idea and anyone who have any kind of expertise in doing these
things before just shout out. Me on the other hand, got good idea from time to
time, but no follow through! :( Also, yay or nay on the idea?!
> Have a good week all!
>
> Doan
>

I'm getting to old for this group i'm moving on.... SOFTBALL SUCK !!!!!!!!!!...
AIRSOFT RULE..... LOL  good idea MVP I'll pay my fare share if you can make it
happen, my airsoft team is getting t-shirt made for us i can ask for detail.


Sonny ( I just realize that i been playing at Kurise for 7 years and missed
maybe a total of 10 Saturday not inculding rain out )

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, Josh Miller <joshua.g.miller@...> wrote:
>
> Hey folks,
>
> I love Doan's idea. Although I don't get to play as often as I would like, I
> do enjoy the group, and wanted to try and give back by creating a design and
> implementing a quick and easy way to buy shirts and stuff without a big
> up-front investment.
>
> Don't let this stop you if you want to go the silkscreen/embroidery route,
> but in the meantime, here is another option:
>
> http://www.cafepress.com/AlamedaSoftball
>
> -Josh
>
> P.S. Rob, I'll send you the login information for the Cafe Press site so you
> can manage changes should you care to.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 4:05 PM, <freakiev@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Its a good idea, maybe get a quote on a t-shirt, if you keep the logo or
> > lettering to one color you can get a shirt for about $8-10 a piece, and then
> > just buy bulk and continuously sell to whomever wants them, simple marketing
> > and advertising, I am sure we could get a good majority of participants
> > currently to buy them immediately, you just need some retired millionaire or
> > guy with some applicable cash to front the cost for the initial order. Hats
> > are going to cost about 15-20 bucks, stay away from silk screening and get
> > embriosered ones, the hats could be a lifer gift for those that have been
> > loyal or only sold if you have been participating considerably consistant
> > for a certain duration ( maybe determined by Rob the Leader?)
> >
> >
> >
> > Again the forst batch of shirts may be even $12 only because the graphics
> > and initial setting the image will have its costs, sfter that we only worry
> > about tax and set up charges that will bring the unit cost down to about
> > 8-10 dollars
> >
> >
> >
> > Great Idea, Ron Simon and I know a guy in SJ that we work with quite often
> > that can give us either the lowest or a very competitive and comparative
> > price. Since you are looking for a legend status here on the shirts and
> > hats, dont lose the opportunity with going really cheap
> >
> >
> >
> > SWAV
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >   GREAT IDEA DOAN!!!!!
> >
> > On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 2:32 PM, Berto G <b3rtogfx@...> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >>   why dont u just find a sponsor to pay the cost, you'll probably pay
> >> around $300-400  out of pocket to get the logo and shirts designed
> >> (30+qty)...and i think anyone who shows up on saturdays and has fun should
> >> be "eligible" to get a shirt, not the whole 2 year eligibilty idea
> >>
> >> --- On *Tue, 10/27/09, Remi <doan_duong@...>* wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> From: Remi <doan_duong@...>
> >> Subject: [alamedasoftball] Congrats and an Idea
> >> To: alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com
> >> Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, 5:11 PM
> >>
> >>
> >> Congrats to all those alameda softball alumni who been winning
> >> championship left and right / far and wide over the past few years! That
> >> said something about the level of play we have on saturday and how we still
> >> maintain the fun on a high level. With that being said, I just came up with
> >> an idea! Why dont we create either a shirt or cap for alameda softball; not
> >> only are we getting our group name out there so more know about it but we
> >> also have something holding us together as a group and proud display
> >> (especially some of the OGs in here), so if there's a dwindling number for
> >> the winter we will still have enough for a game or two or three.
> >>
> >> All we need to do is come up with a logo/picture (graphic
> >> designer/photgraphe r), ask around for quote on printing the shirt or hat
> >> (see level of interest, and how many we might need to order then place it
> >> with someone who can do it at a comparable price). As for the shirt or hat,
> >> we should only hand it out to those who been playing at least two years
with
> >> us or something (someone should determine the eligibility for getting this
> >> article - Rob?); instead of handing them out willy nilly. The person who
get
> >> the shirt can pay for it, or at a discount or something. Price to be
> >> determine later?!
> >>
> >> Anyway, just an idea and anyone who have any kind of expertise in doing
> >> these things before just shout out. Me on the other hand, got good idea
from
> >> time to time, but no follow through! :( Also, yay or nay on the idea?!
> >> Have a good week all!
> >>
> >> Doan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

Congrats to all those alameda softball alumni who been winning championship left
and right / far and wide over the past few years! That said something about the
level of play we have on saturday and how we still maintain the fun on a high
level. With that being said, I just came up with an idea! Why dont we create
either a shirt or cap for alameda softball; not only are we getting our group
name out there so more know about it but we also have something holding us
together as a group and proud display (especially some of the OGs in here), so
if there's a dwindling number for the winter we will still have enough for a
game or two or three.

All we need to do is come up with a logo/picture (graphic designer/photgrapher),
ask around for quote on printing the shirt or hat (see level of interest, and
how many we might need to order then place it with someone who can do it at a
comparable price). As for the shirt or hat, we should only hand it out to those
who been playing at least two years with us or something (someone should
determine the eligibility for getting this article - Rob?); instead of handing
them out willy nilly. The person who get the shirt can pay for it, or at a
discount or something. Price to be determine later?!

Anyway, just an idea and anyone who have any kind of expertise in doing these
things before just shout out. Me on the other hand, got good idea from time to
time, but no follow through! :( Also, yay or nay on the idea?!
Have a good week all!

Doan

 

It doesnt look like is happening today. I havent heard from the other guys, and only 2 from our group have responded.

Maybe next week.

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, "alamrob" <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> Please contact me (privately--by email or phone)if you want to play hardballthis Saturday morning. I'll try to coordinate with the other guys tonight with the number of players we can expect.
>

It doesnt look like is happening today.  I havent heard from the other guys, and
only 2 from our group have responded.

Maybe next week.

--- In alamedasoftball@yahoogroups.com, "alamrob" <alamrob@...> wrote:
>
> Please contact me (privately--by email or phone)if you want to play
hardballthis Saturday morning. I'll try to coordinate with the other guys
tonight with the number of players we can expect.
>

Please contact me (privately--by email or phone)if you want to play hardballthis
Saturday morning. I'll try to coordinate with the other guys tonight with the
number of players we can expect.

Last Saturday was another great afternoon of baseball fun.  It was a gorgeous,
warm Saturday.

We played 2 games with 20 participating players.

We anxiously await the triumphant return of our fearless leader, Rob "Iron Man"
Currier. Everyone extends best wishes for your continued speedy recovery.

Kudos to Mark H. for his spectacular over the shoulder catch in left field,
preventing a sure home run. Mark's catch was the highlight of the month.

GAME 1: (9 Innings)   Team 1 Won, 17 to 15

Team 1: Mark H., JR, Erik, Sean, Roy, Eric, Sonny, Ron, Barbara
Team 2: Philipa, Michael C., Ray, Josh, Tony, Jeff, Jon, Matt, Chris


GAME 2: Team 1 Won, 10 to 8

Team 1: Mark H., JR, Sean, Sonny, Jim, Ron, Jon, Barbara, Matt
Team 2: Chris, Roy, Jeff, Ray, Eric, Michael C., Erik, Mike H.

See you all again this Saturday for more fun in the sun!

As Bay Area sports fans find themselves mired in disappointment and near
hopelessness from the last few weeks of local college and professional football
performances, the Alameda Softball Group has risen from the despondent, forlorn
ranks to once again demonstrate its prowess with a rousing cavalcade of
spectacular softball action.
As usual, we were blessed with wonderful weather, great company, and good fun.

We played 3 games with 26 participating players. Welcome to Sandra.
Our  fearless leader, Rob "Iron Man" Currier, made a special appearance to say
hello, catch some rays, and cheer us on. Everyone misses you Rob and extends
best wishes for your speedy recovery. It is just not the same without you!

GAME 1:   Team 2 Won, 15 to 13

Team 1:  Jeff, Shaun, Mark H., Rene, Chris, Roy, Marc, Jenn, Joe Reese, Doan,
Craig
Team 2:  Ron, Angela, Michael C., Eric, Mike, Tony, John, Kevin, Jose, Martin,
Ray

GAME 2:   Team 2 Won, 11 to 6

Team 1:  Shaun, Craig, Ron, Martin, Mark, Mike, Chris, Jaime, Tony, Doan, JR,
Meghann
Team 2:  Michael C., Jenn, Mike, Jeff, Marc, Rene, Angela, John, Ray, Jose, Roy,
Eric

GAME 3:   Team 1 Won, 11 to 2
Team 1:  JR, Eric, Mike, Jaime, Angela, Jeff, Ray, Alberto
Team 2:  Martin, Rene, Ron, Marc, Michael C., Doan, Mark, Sandra




In other news, Marc Torney has filed a declaration with the Alameda City Council
calling for acknowledgment and recognition of the Alameda Softball Groups' 
"Manifest Destiny" of Krusi Field, stating "It is obligatory that all Alameda
citizens awow to the innate, unalienable, and irrefutable rights of the Alameda
Softball Group to complete, total, and sole control and access of the entire
Krusi Field complex. It is our heritage, our right, our destiny."

Mr. Torney, carry that torch. May the wind be at your back as you go forth.

See you all tomorrow for another wonderful day of softball.