This is our new blog. I want this blog to be useful and help all players have a voice in the direction of where I league needs to go. I can't stress this enough that we need to be respectful of everyone's opinions. If this breaks down into a place to talk crap then I will then shut it down.
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First of all I applaud you for putting a name to your post. As for the freedom of speech, this is not the place to let people post whatever they want. I don't see the purpose of letting anonymous insulting on this blog that can only lead problems. This blog has turned into a forum to insult each others including myself. As for taking down the blog, that is exactly what I am thinking of doing.
Robert
To some extent, you are correct. This is a business based on collecting most of the league fees at the beginning of the season and hoping that we will have enough to pay all of our bills to finish the season. I know people always assume that this league makes big bucks and I understand why but its simple not true. If we budget our season correctly, there should be money left over. ($Aprx. 5k) Of course this is based on no unexpected expenses during the season. I don't believe my biggest concern should be to "care" about any specific team. I believe my function is to make this league work.
Robert
you should just block the "anonymous" button
Looking to join another team for next season. Played AAA; OF, IF, P.
let me know danieldominguezusmc@gmail.com
I don't know who has more excuses the Rialto dodgers or high school girls....
Sounds like Anthony from the Upland Scorpions to me making these comments..careful bud, KARMA is a Bitch......
Good Looking out to the White Sox... I guess you Cant hide forever huh dodgers now I know why they kept having all these excuses about not wanting to play us, at the end of the day you guys got what you deserved a loss...LMAO
Anyone looking for a team hit me up I have a few spots open thanks. Good luck to everyone in the playoffs!!! dannycintron@hotmail.com
Anyone looking for a team hit me up I have a few spots open thanks. Good luck to everyone in the playoffs!!! dannycintron@hotmail.com
Time For Playoff Baseball its gonnna be a good couple of weeks all the teams are gonna come out firing
We missed it by one game....I'll be watching looks like some good match ups!!!
Brian thank you for putting your name on your post. Now I think someone is lying to you. I have a copy the emails that were sent to me and what pics they contained. If anyone can show they sent an email to me with the "other" players, I would gladly admit if I made a mistake. Unfortunately in the last email I got, it states I will send the rest of the pics later. To this day, I have not heard or seen anything to the contrary that additional emails with pics were sent. Trust me, I can understand the frustration of losing a game like that. I know most teams do not use the rosters and that's fine with me but I have to enforce the rules when someone protests a game. Good luck in the playoffs.
Robert
Is there a reason you took the free agent page down?
Instead of sending pics, why don't you make it mandatory for the umpires to have a roster of the teams playing and each player must show their ID to the umpire in order to play. This will further stop people from "bitching" and others from talking shit to people that stand up for what is right. Teams cheat and use players that are not on their rosters all the time bu the moment someone calls them on it, they get butt hurt.
Why don't you take responsibility and DO WHAT YOU SAY, IF TEAMS DO NOT SUBMIT A ROSTER AND/OR PICS THEY WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED. I am tired of reading your league rules, in which you clearly don't follow yourself. As long as you get your money, you are happy.
Fuck this league. No competition. Bunch of little leaguers
Normally I take down the Free agent page at the end of the season. This is to clean out the names and start all over. I will start to add names in a week or so.
Robert
Danny I do like suggestion but there are some issues. For example, how do I get the rosters for each game to each umpires. What happens after they make adjustments? Then also, you do understand that most teams never care about rosters. They just want to play.
Now as for the money, this league can not function without the money. It is my job to make sure we have enough money to finish the season. As for happy, I wouldn't go that far. I just want this league to survive. Whether you know this or not. I don't need this league. Oddly enough I kind of enjoy trying to make this league better. I have made enough money during my lifetime thru work and investments. I don't' need to make money from this league.
Robert
If both teams agree at each game that they don't care about the roster then they notify the umpire or you or Jose before the game.
I understand about the money, i really do. I just don't like seeing teams have their money wasted or scammed out of their money. for a 12-13 man roster each player will have to pay about 80-90 to play plus 3-5 per game for umpires. I understand the amount of money that is involved to get the fields and maintain them.
There should be a way to save everyone some money including yourself and Jose.
Everyone needs to come together and find those ways.
I just want to play.
for future reference my name is Daniel, not Danny. thanks.
First of all sorry Daniel about the name. I know like most players you just want to play and I am always open to any feasible idea that will make this league better. You have to understand that getting the majority of around 800 to 1000 players to agree to anything is not easy. There are a lot of players that don't care about anything but going out on Sunday to play and do not see this as a waste of money. I hope you consider taking a more active role in help this league be become better.
Thanks for your input,
Robert
Why dint you go to the league meeting Robert, you pussy!!
I have not added my input in awhile and it seems to me that the teams in the lower bracket complain and bitch about everything because they and there teams are sub-par and want to be a ballplayers...... so they will not let you beat them on the field so they will find ways to win is this winning NOT if you beat me on the field i will shake your hand like a man,,, this is the diffrents beteen me and you baseball is a game and kids play games we are men act like it. i know i know you want glory one more time but at what cost you complain about the roster the uniform or whatever you can find, just look inside your dugout and fix or clean your roster with the team you need to win or just enjoy the fact your alive and still can enjoy the game with the guys you have.... and i thank god that i wake up on sunday to walk on the the field to play another game be thankful for that
p.s there no cring in baseball and thanks to joswe and robert for all they do
When will the website be updated an when does the new season start?
It's been a while since I posted something on here, but today's post will be to give shout outs to all my Pacific Tires team. We played a very good Santa Maria team, we gave it our best and came up short at the end.
In my opinion we played our best game of the season with the limited team that showed up! We gave it a pretty good shot, scared the heck out of the Santa Maria team, the game was back-in-forth but like all baseball games some balls just did not go our way.
From our shortage bench to our utility players; all of our team did a great job out there (Mondy, Ernie P., Eddie, Gerry, Mando, Omar, Rene, Walter, Mike, Ernie A., and myself)!
I would of like to have beaten them and advance to the next round, but that's just not how it always goes. We played great and I am proud of my teammates. Until next year, we will be back!!!
i respect fontana pacific but the lower teams, man switching players back and forth is ridiculous its my fault for not looking at the rosters, but we were still able to beat ontario pacific yesterday with a solid single team lineup... no disrespect though im just pointing out something i saw yesterday that made me very upset.
Robert I was wondering if you would consider maybe the option of teams have a 10th batter as a DH? I brought it up a year ago at the meeting and of course it was shot down lol.
It should be voted on by divisions. I bet lower divisions would vote it in. I know it is not real baseball or go play softball, but I dont think anyone in this league is going to the Bigs. it is Sunday league fun ball. Of a team chooses to use it, it hurts more than it helps.
Its been happening for along time Richard. Pacific tires do it and so do the Aguilas.........glad you guys won!!!
Your opinion that's cool. For me I would like it
I agree we had that game but that's baseball not the best team on that day always wins. It is just hard to swallow loosing on a dropped ball with two outs and two on. But Congrats to Upland Phillies and Santa Maria and much luck, should be a good championship series. Now for the bad news, Pacific Tires bids its farewell to the Aztec Baseball League, thank you to Joe and Robert, they run this league like it should be ran and teams should appreciate all the good things they do do. Again, good luck to all the playoff teams and hopefully my buddies and the Outlaws can win one!
thanks california knights and we dont check so they dont complain about it but from now on against those teams ima be checking you get me
why are you guys leaving? you guys have pretty good teams for the most part, and make divisions competitive its a shame to lose some good teams...
Good luck on the future. you guys going to another league? My team will miss the rivalry we with you guys in A. I'ts been fun!!
My name is Chris G. I was on the Pomona Angels AAA. I am looking for a new team to play for. AAA 3B, P, 1B etc... my email is dr00p@live.com thanks. Robert please place me on the free agent page with a sick pic of me holding two beezys thx
Yea bro always check especially in the playoffs. "some" managers have a reputation for using guys from teams that didn't make the playoffs!!
I was agreeing with you. Just being sarcastic about not real baseball or play softball. Thats what some guys say at the meetings. It would help managers keep players happy. It always happens you start with 16-18 guys end with 10 because of playing time. I think managers should know ahead of time if it is being voted on ahead of time. So yes on 10th batter
The only reason Pacific Tires get away with stuff like that is because they give Robert and Jose extra money for the season. As long as they make money they don't care. Other players cannot switch teams during seasons but yet teams that have teams in multiple divisions can switch them out whenever they want. This is not pro baseball but why let teams cheat without repercussions?
Robert, why don't you post how much extra money you receive from teams for the season so you can let the other teams know how you really favor certain teams cause of their financial stability. Fuck Santa Maria and Upland Phillies, bunch of cheating bastards. SM pays for their players and Phillies use fixed bats. Since they give Robert extra money and save him some money, he kisses their ass.
This is why you should check rosters. But then again ive read we are here to just play. So should we have rosters or not. We play by the rules. A couple of times we were short our main batting power. I could have placed good hitters for the day but played it out legit. So if you play fair and get beat by a cheating team its your fault. If you call out a team you are week and crying. So I say the roster situation must be voted on one way or the other and stick to it and play by them.
This must be the Nationals!!! LOL I keep hearing about these shaved bats and yes santa maria has shaved bats. Everyone knows it and even the umpires question it. So either AAA goes to wood or we all just get shaved bats.
thanks i agree
Your comments would mean a lot more if you would post your name. Now I really want to know where you get your information about giving extra money cause I haven't seen it. Maybe I need to talk to Jose cause I haven't seen shit. I can tell you not one team "pays" anymore than anyone else. In the past we would charge a home field fee but because some fields are assigned to certain divisions we stopped doing that a few seasons ago.
If some teams are able to get away with swapping players is because they do not submit a roster and other teams don't call them on it. So I have no idea who has played with whom. I have not done anything to "let" any team get away with shit. This is why the teams that have protested games have all won. Now for posting how much teams have paid, that's not a problem but what would it solve? You would just say I'm lying. While you can say whatever you want with no proof at all but somehow I have to prove I haven't cheated.
As for Santa Maria paying their players how the hell can I stop that? As for the Upland Phillies use fixed bats, how do we prove it? This league does not have the resources to send bats out to test for alterations.
Robert
Thanks, I will start posting all new free agents next Monday.
Robert
So if santa maria pays for players can I but one of there Pitchers, Ill pay double. lol This Whole extra Money thing is BS, If Robert and Jose were all about the money they would offer Fields to the highest bidder.
No competition? So you must play for MLB, right? Are you in the MLB hall of fame since you are obviously so good? You post under anonymous, You are sorry, cause if you were that good you would post your name!
I would like to help out the league, let me know what I can do to help.
Robert don't let these idiots get to you. If he cant man up to his name more than likely we know he is just a pussy like all the other fools on here talking smacking and putting down the league and you and Jose but yet keep playing on Sundays anyway!!
My personal opinion about the roster thing is that I believe if Robert sets a deadline to turn in all names and pictures of players by a certain date, every manager should be forced to do it. Don't give any managers any games till their rosters are updated on the site 100%. I had a few games were I couldn't print out rosters because they weren't on the website. whether a team is in playoff contention or not the rosters should be online available for print and no games should be played by that team if it isn't.
Its all up to Jose and Robert. They do not enforce the roster rule in which they state on the league rules and at the league meetings. If a team doe not submit a roster, they don't play simple as that. Pull your head out of your ass Robert and make that happen. You always say there are rules to how you run the league but yet you don't enforce those rules or guidelines, you always let teams slide because they give you their word they will pay or send player info. How fucking hard is it to send a list of names and pictures. DO NOT SCHEDULE A GAME IF THEY DON'T SEND YOU THEIR INFO!!!! Anonymous is a way for people to voice their opinions without hypocrites judging them or holding grudges. The Knights manager and players talk shit about other teams and how they run their team but yet act like they are friends. This league should just go pro since all the players are so good...
BEAVERS, can you even afford to pay for players? You obviously could not afford education. Learn how to spell.
That must be The Knights, asking about Anthony...
The knights are about respect. If you know my team then you know. We also don't hide behind our posts either. I say what I feel I need to. I don't care if Robert, any other managers in this league or any player like or agree. That's why this blog is up to voice our thoughts and opinions. I just so happen to attach my name to it because I am not scared too. The bottom line is that Robert and Jose run the league they way they want and we all choose to play in it. No one forces us too. Anonymous I agree we all should go pro why not lol.........
I don't understand how your opinion means any more or less by not posting your name but that's fine. The problems is most teams do not care about rosters. How many times during the season did a team question your roster? Mostly likely none if any at all. So do I force all teams to submit a roster rather than to schedule their games? Wouldn't it be easier if managers/players that have problems with rosters just pull their heads out their asses and protest the game like the league rules state? Considering that every team that has protested a game because of roster issues have won their protests. It does not make any difference to me to cancel games because of roster issues. I just believe most players want to play rather than to get the win because the other team didn't post a roster.
Robert
When are you going to put up the scores of last weeks playoffs??
Roberts nothing but a fat lazy ass free loader that cant manage this league. He should just stick to sucking dick and bending over for the knights
Is there a way to erase post from June July August so we don't scroll as much
You are just a lazy piece of crap. You said before that your job blocked your ability to log on to the website at work. Wow, you must work really hard. Yeah right, your fat lazy ass sat there and went on the league website at work, but yet you cannot keep it up to date when you are not at work. These teams pay way too much money for you to just sit back and get to it when you can. The only time you are posting things on a consistent basis is when you want money from teams. I have read on here that quite a few have volunteered to help with the league and website, but yet you have not responded, but yet you respond to others talking shit. So I figured maybe if I talk shit instead speak with some tact you might actually respond to this.
Show the players and teams some evidence that you try all you can to make this league better, cause it takes you way too damn long to fix issues with the league.
Thank you!
You are a fucking liar Robert, You even said at a league meeting that some teams pay extra for home field advantage. You contradict everything you say. Why is it so hard for you to tell the truth and follow what you say??? You respond to comments like you are actually doing everything you can to make this league work, but you only care about making a profit, even if its only a chunk of change. You don't care at all for the game or the guys that just want to play.
I am sure your punk ass won't post this or you will and write your stupid comment "I usually don't post comments like this but i felt I should so you can all see what kind of crap I have to deal with" You are full of shit. Fat beaner fuck
Fuck robert. Ur a pussy
Hey Robert & Jose, just wanted to say thank you for another successful and affordable season. I see nothing but trash talking to you guys on this blog, so just thought i would step up and say thank you. Some of us do appreciate it. And by the way, even if you were pulling in 50K profit for yourself, its still the most affordable league around. One thing i will complain about though.. why do i have to hit "load more" 4 times to get to recent posts on this blog???
I cant believe you even waste your time answering half of the comments. Do the people complaining even realize there's other leagues they can play in? Unless, wait a minute, are you twisting their arm to stay in our league? They can even start their own and rake in all the money just like you. That is unless, wait a minute.. it is as easy at looks right? Just write a rule book, hand out balls and collect everyone's money? Keep up the good work guys. Attention deprivation and immaturity are not contagious. This comment is brought to you by Anthony of the UPLAND SCORPIONS, not anonymous, not Robert, not Roberts fictitious alter ego.
Hola im ready for the fall season to start!!!!
White sox seem to have lost there whole team
Why do the Drillers keep having byes?
Seriously Robert and Jose. WHAT THE FUCK are you both doing in this league? You have the worst rules to determine standings and you never give a legitimate answer to questions asked by players. You bullshit everyone, well minus the teams that kiss your ass and give you extra money for fields. Your baseballs are cheap. I played two games and the baseball were warped half way through the game. The umpires are horrible still and nothing is being done. you let go of bad ones and get umpires that cant even speak english and have no idea of the pressing rules of the game. like balks, force plays, catch/transitions, or a catcher being ran into at home plate. Teams pay way too much money for you to just give us the run around and take your sweet ass time to get things done. How the hell can you put on your website about the rules of baseball when you do not enforce them and You put that this is real baseball, Ive seen better league running in tee-ball. Fuck man all we ask for you to do is enforce the rules you have set. We pay the umpires for their time so they should give us what we pay for. We pay the league to play and we should get what we pay for. You need to treat every team and player with unbiased.
Just curious if anyone still looks at this blog. I was wondering why teams are so opposed to keeping stats. I figure we have to keep score anyways. Just thought if we could it would be pretty cool to keep stats for the league. Any comments?
Robert
Funny, You can post a comment asking for teams to respond, but cannot respond to teams writing comments. Piece of Shit beaner.
You need to stop worying about stats and worry more about ripping teams off. Get over yourself, you are not the Fontana Baseball League, you cant manage to fix anything and you will only take your sweet ass time with posting the stats like everything else. You suck as an owner. No wonder you are a raiders fan. Just bad decisions after another. The only reason you have kept this league going is because there is very little competition. The only time there is some competition is when the umpires make horrible calls and help out certain teams. Fuck your league. I know you wont post this. You haven't posted anything in a few weeks.
Thanks for cancelling the games prematurely. Every other league playing in the Inland Empire were able to play their games with no issues with the fields being too wet. I drove by a few fields we play at and the fields were dry. Stop wasting our time and money.
my name is Jimmy I play on the twins and think keeping stats would be a great idea but it takes some work and I don't think people are willing to do it
I think it's a great idea but it takes some work and I don't think people are willing to do it
no one looks at it because its all he way at the bottom except me. erase the old crap
Why don't just take the rest of the month off for the holidays it doesn't make sense to play a week or two an then take another two weeks off ..
Those that actually value family time on the holidays want to be able to spend it with them. Teams that want to play can play but others should get the option to choose. Its bad enough we have to wait until saturdays now to see if we can play because of rain. Just continue the season after the holidays.
YOU SERIOUSLY NEED TO SWITCH UP THE UMPIRES THAT ARE AT THE UPLAND MEMORIAL. THEY FAVOR SANTA MARIA AND PHILLIES, IT IS OUTRAGEOUS HOW YOU AND JOSE CONTINUE TO IGNORE THE FACT THAT UMPIRES ARE RUINING THE FUN OF THE GAME. THE CHUNKY WHITE UMPIRE DOES NOT HAVE A CONSISTANT STRIKE ZONE. HE HOLDS A SERIOUS GRUDGE AGAINST ANYONE THAT DOES NOT LIKE A CALL HE MAKES. HE NEEDS TO GET TOUGHER SKIN AND IF HE CANT HANDLE THE JOB THEN LEAVE. OBVIOUSLY ALL YOUR UMPIRES ARE THERE TO MAKE AN EASY PAY CHECK. SINCE YOU GIVE THEM ALL IMMORTALITY.
YOU AND YOUR UMPIRES ARE A DISGRACE TO THE GAME. IF YOU WANT TO CHEAT AND SCREW PLAYERS OVER, GO OWN A LEAGUE IN MEXICO.
Managers I am a new player looking for a team. I am on the free agent. Although the information is incorrect on the Aztec Website, I spoke to Jose this weekend at Ayala park to remedy the mishap.
I am a catcher looking to join a team, I will play in any division.
until my information is corrected on the free agent list I can be contacted on my cell 323-718-9915 or email westwing.bound@gmail.com
Thanks
So for the guys that actually have family here in the states and not stuck in Mexico, you are forcing us to play. You are full of shit. I asked a few different managers and they said they did not agree to play for the holidays. You need to start keeping your damn word, first you say Christmas and New years is off and now you are forcing us to play. Fuck your league. Im done with this league.
Someone mention to me that the blog was down. I checked and sure enough it was down. I see I have alot of fans out there that's fine. Instead of answering everyone one all I can say is if I am all the things that some of you have posted, please have the balls to post your name and give some proof. I am willing to meet with anyone anywhere to prove anything I have said or done. Or is this just alot of complaining behind the anonymous because some of just like to bitch.
Robert
Wat white sox are you treferring to
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING A TEAM CALL ME THANKS
DANNY
909-969-3063
It's playoff time this is what we all play for so good luck to everyone
Its awesome how you spend time commenting on your shitty predictions and only update some of the brakcets. Or even repsond to people about your umpires.
I have noticed a lot of people speak under anonymous, I believe they do it so they don't get put on a grudge list, because you do tend to hold grudges against players or teams.
How about you get off your lazy ass and keep your website updated. You are paid well over what you deserve for this league and you lag it every season on everything. You need to stand by what you say and enforce it.
Be professional when it comes to the league, I know you have quite a few friends that also play on teams or are managers, but you should know how to keep the league on a professional level.
Why don't you post on th website the actual funds that are needed for each baseball field or school. where you get the baseballs at and how much each one costs, and so forth.
I know you wont do it because you will come up with some excuse of how it would not be right or what not. You make more than enough money for the league.
Mr. Rodriguez,
I'm not sure who exactly who I have held grudges against but it would be nice if you would give an example because there is no reason for me to hold grudges against anyone or teams.
Again, I don't know what I haven't stood by or enforced but again an example would be nice.
And lastly I don't know when I haven't been professional but maybe an example would make any of your points. I will more than gladly post any examples you may think you have. Lastly, I have never heard of any baseball league posting the "actual funds that are needed for each field". Not sure how this would be of any value to anyone. I can only say that if you are somehow dissatisfied with this league or my manner of running this league, I would suggest you move to a league that is more in line with your expectations.
Robert
PS Thank you for using your name. Good thing I don't hold grudges huh
Robert don't waste your time with these idiots. I'm sure half the people on here you use fake emails and names anyway.
Can you change the game time to noon for the White sox Championship. Some players have work saturday night and would like some rest prior to the game????
Is there gonna be an all star game this year? I feel like we should do a special event like having the best players from each division play. Like AAA all stars vs AA all stars. Or maybe get who ever wins the championship and have them play each other? Just a thought
Yes I believe we will have an All Star game. I haven't finalize everything but I expect to announce everything after the playoffs. I like you idea of the best players or the champions playing. The problem is we play memorial weekend and alot of players go out of town. We will try to do something different this year.
Robert
it should be aztec aaa vs. fontana aaa
Last time Fontana league bowed out because they didnt have enough players for memorial weekend.
Robert
Hi Robert,
what happens if on Sunday morning I go to print out the other teams roster and it isn't available?
is a bye considered a win? how is santa maria 2 and 0 with only one game played?
Yes. A bye is considered a win in terms of the standings. I hate having byes in our league and with the help of other teams with are now fortunate to be able to add another team (Beavers) So hopefully for the reminder of the season, we will not have byes
Robert
Danny,
Teams have a deadline of Thursday at 5pm each week to update a team webpage in time for a game that Sunday. I have up to Saturday night to update the roster pages. So to answer you question, if the team page is not available on Sunday. That means the team does not have a roster. A protest can be filed.
Robert
Beavers should be allowed to play those first 2 games in a double hitter as the season goes on. It is not fair they get 2 losses. I am sure the first 2 teams they did not play won't mind as they are playing an extra game. Those 2 losses are going to make it tough to battle for one of the playoff spots.
I agree that its not fair for the Beavers to start the season 0-2. But you have to understand that at the start of the season the AAA division had agreed that since we only had 7 teams, teams would be awarded a bye win. Now if the Beavers would had started the season with us, this would not be an issue.
Remember that to get into the playoffs, last year 7-7 was all it took. I would expect any team that wins at least 8 games will get into the playoffs.
Robert
Dang I didn't realize the Blog was still going. What about doing a 2 for 1 game when we play Santa Maria and the Phillies? maybe we re-vote now that the situation has changed. Either way were glad to be back!!!
Please post defense and offense leaders online like the previous seasons, thank you.
So the Reds decided to show up late to the game and then not have enough players, with one player not having a jersey.
The rules are set, It is not our fault they cannot get their players to the games. But the main guy complaining about our team not in proper uniform was not in proper uniform himself.
I understand we are the defending champs and undefeated so far, but all you panzy ass teams and managers need to stop trying to find ways to cheat us out of a win and let your defense, pitching, and bats do the talking.
You all complain and say we complain about the umpires calls, but all teams do the same.
We even try to joke with umpires and they get butthurt.
Its pretty sad when the umpires are friends with other teams because they are always assigned to the same field or teams.
Instead of just listening to hear say Robert or Jose, why don't you come out and watch the game.
I see you posting about how you go to games, but yet I dont see you at any of our games. I see you always talk about being at the same teams' games.
I spoke with your manager Eddie regarding this incident. The problem as always is teams trying to get around the league rules and try to make side agreements with the other team at the field. If the Ontario Reds didn't have enough players to start the game, the game should have been a forfeit and that would have been the end of that. But no, all the other team had to say was that you guys were chicken or worse, then your team gets egged into playing the game. Now I have to sort out this mess of a game just because teams don't follow the league rules for forfeits. Jose and I go to as many games as our time allows. I know I go to the games I need to go because of league issues NOT to babysit teams. I have to assume we all just want to play baseball and nothing else. Believe me, in past seasons I had plenty of reasons why I had to go to White Soxs games. I thought your team had gotten past those issues. There are at least 40 other teams I am responsible for to make sure the fields are unlocked on Sunday mornings and teams have baseballs or any other league problems. I also need to make sure to go out and collect any outstanding fees. I don't think I have to go to a White Sox game just to make sure they are not being picked on. Trust me there are lot of teams I haven't had a chance to go see this season besides the your team. Just for the record, Jose and I had to resolve an issue this weekend because we broke a car window. I need to address these kind of issues ASAP so as to not lose any fields. I think this is alot more important than going to a game that should have been a forfeit to begin with.
Robert
Lets post the game time... Team is on a need to know basis
Robert, you are full of shit and a hypocrite. How is it thaat the Fontana Pacific Tires beat Santa Maria, but you have Santa Maria ahead of them in the standings.
But yet other teams in different divisions you have them tied but the team with the lower runs scored higher in the standings?
Why dont you take your own damn advice and follow your own rules you set for the league as far as the tie breakers.
You are money hungry and you only support the teams that give you extra money for home field advantage.
You say this is real baseball with real baseball rules, but yet you don't stand by what you say.
People tell you their opinion and all you do is bash the team or player.
I'm not sure where your coming with all this hypocrite stuff but for the record. During the regular season, I post the standings with only the run differential to separate the teams. This is just to post the standings on the web. I just post the standings as they come off the access database. I don't think it really matters who hold the tiebreaker after game 10 but if this is an issue I can easily use tiebreaking rules to post the standings weekly. Obvious if this was the playoffs we would be using the tie breaking rules.
As far as money hungry, well that's your opinion. Just remember this league needs money to run and If you think somehow I make big money from this. Sorry to say that's just not true. I find that comment interesting considering if I am not mistaken we are one of the least expenses baseball options out there. If I was truly money hungry, we could charge more money.
For the record there are NO TEAMS THAT PAY FOR HOME FIELD !!!!! Not one. I believe you are misinformed. We have not done that in more than a few seasons because of the necessary assignment of upper teams to better fields rather than the small home field fees. You can ask any team you want how much they pay money hungry Robert for a home field. I think what you are addressing are teams that have secured home fields with cities themselves like the Upland Phillies. I don't get a dime from that.
Finally, I'm not sure who or which team I bashed but If you have firsthand knowledge of me somehow bashing someone, Please post. Trust me, If I made a mistake, I will publicly apologize to anyone or any team. Now if others would follow the same rule that would be nice to but I guess that asking for too much.
Robert
PS. Thank you for posting your name. Not that it matters because contrary to popular belief I do not hold grudges but I do appreciate you posting your name.
What happened at the Royals game? Besides the 4th grade short story they wrote on the web page; what happened?
In a nutshell, the umpires made some bad calls throughout the game and the Royals went overkill on their protesting of those calls. Players were ejected and a forfeit took place. The umpires as well as the Royals did a poor job of controlling the game and this is what resulted. Robert did an excellent job in getting to the bottom of it and listened to both sides. I feel he gave a fair shake and even posted a "4th grade short story". I wouldn't have posted it myself but it shows that he is a man of his word despite what I have read in some of these previous posts. Hopefully the Royals and Umpires learn from this and it doesn't happen again. I know how emotions run high when its the end of the season and teams are trying to make playoffs but we need to remember it's Sunday ball.
please, don't cancel the games because of a light drizzle. I can understand if it starts pouring though. Got some good games tomorrow.
I don't expect to cancel any games. I have heard that there it was raining pretty hard in Beaumont earlier but I still expect to keep most if not all our games going.
Robert
Its says that the Alta Loma A's and Upland scorpions don't have a game? Do they both get a forfeit? Or a W?
The game was cancelled because the Alta Loma A's have players that have played on another team this season and are not eligible to play. So the Upland Scorpions get the win.
Robert
That's weak!! What if we need a team to loose so the we make the playoffs and its not gonna happen because they have a bye week just because another team dropped out or used players that are not eligible.... this needs to get fixed asap!
What would you recommend? I don't have any control over which team drops out or when they decide to drop out.
Robert
I know its like this because there hasnt been any other solution. But we need to figure something out because there's teams that are getting the short end of the stick on this.
I know the solution to this question!!!! How about winning a couple of games earlier in the season? This would prevent you from your team having to win and hoping/wishing other teams will lose!!
Pac T
Playoffs !!!
Playoffs?!!!!! Playoffs?!!!
Pacific Tires, Twins, Angry Pandas and Orioles de Zacatecas will win it all this year!!
Anybody disagree?
Tim Martin
You must like longshots :) Pacific Tires are a #6 seed. The Orioles de Zacatecas are a #2 seed and finally the Angry Pandas are a #5 seed. I do agree with you regarding the Pandas. They have alot of hitting. We will see.
Robert
I think he means Fontana Pacific
Fontana Pacific has trouble with Santa Maria every year
I think Pac T is a jackass!!
Your right Robert! I do like the longshots this year. I think this is the year of the "longshots"!
Don't count out the Upland Scorpians over the Twins either, even though I still like the Twins to win it all.
Tim Martin
now that's nonsense scorpions can't beat the twins
How do you determine who gets to be the umpires for playoffs? Is it just random or is it the umpire who works that field? Hats off to all the umpires in our league. Its hard enough to umpire little league because of the parents yelling down there throat; Imagine adults hung over, high off weed and pain pills. My favorite ump of all time was Chehas (spell check) because he would always still be drunk at 9:00 a.m. and argue everything.
Stevie
Yup! I loved him too because when I was behind the plate I would smell him and get buzzed just from his odor!
Good luck next season to all the Scorpions teams. Valiant effort...
Just Wondering Why You Think Santa Maria Will Beat Fontana? Especially Since They Are 0-2 This Season Against Pacific. Is It Because Santa Maria Got There Pitchers Back From Mexico???
Partly Yes. Lets face it, I think the Fontana Pacific has the best hitting team in the AAA. I think Santa Maria has the best pitching staff in the AAA. The theory is that good pitching will stop good hitting. This is only my opinion so it don't mean squat, but I think in a three game series good pitching has an advantage. Trust me, I am rooting for Fontana Pacific to win. A dominant team in my league is not good for business.
Robert
How bout your other predictions, what did you base those out of?
Just my observations of the teams I have seen this season. Remember I also keep track of the league stats. For example, the Angry Pandas set a league record for runs scored this season with 180 thats an average of almost 14 runs per game. That tells me that they have alot of good hitters. Teams like the White Sox and Titans were among the league leaders in least runs given up. They most likely have alot of good pitchers or one really good one.
These predictions are just for fun. For example both teams I picked for the Lowest bracket were ousted in the 1st round. So much for my prediction. :)
Robert
why a coin flip for home field? Doesn't a 1st place team deserve to be home? It's not a wild card...
Lets go Fontana Pacific play your game and even up this series.
First of all you have playoff teams playing on a JV field and then have a practice game on the varsity field. great job owner.
Then your umpires tell our coach and a couple players that made some bad calls on purpose to give the other team a chance.
Forget that, its playoff, if they cant handle a loss then don't play, don't be helping out a team.
Everybody shave your bats and win 5 championships!!!
So There really isn't that much difference between AAA and AA other than Santa Maria. So why don't we combine the two divisions and make a West, Central, and East like we did a few seasons ago. For playoffs you could take the top two teams from every division and Two wild cards. you'd have to drop two teams but I think that could be the Mo val O's and the Tigers ( No Offense, Just think you guys Could be 0-3). It Could Look Like this:
West
1. Royals 2-0
2. Santa Maria 1-1
3. Phillies 1-1
4. Orioles 0-2
Central
1. Twins 2-0
2. A's 2-0
3. Washington Nationals 1-1
4. Drillers 1-1
East
1. Astros 2-0
2. Nationals 2-0
3. Dodgers 1-1
4. Beavers 1-1
that sounds like a good idea one question would we still run a 14 games season and who is this post by
that sounds like a good idea one question would we still run a 14 games season and who is this post by
I like the idea as well, it will make it more competitive and see what the best teams in AA can do against the top teams in AAA. It will also make it tougher for Santa Maria to have other challenges not just one or two teams in the playoffs.
Like Mr. Martinez says, who is this post from? I am intrigue if we will still keep the 14 game season or change to the old 18 game we had a few years back!
This is something that should be brought up in the next league meeting and discussed throughly for several other meetings to implement for the next season in 2014. It will also be helpful to form a committee for these types of decisions and any other big decisions that we always have during the seasons. Just a suggestion of course...
What's going down with the removed comments
Serious. Where did they go?
Where do you respond to the You make the call section?
My answer is this. Guy at third should be attempting to score instead of staying at third with which would now be 2 outs.
If the runner is slow like me and stays at 3rd on a shallow fly then the fielders should know the situation and not be dumb enough to try and throw out a guy who was obviously not on base to begin with and is now out
Lastly, if the umpire calls obstruction and puts the runner back at 3B I go to my trusty printer that I bought at BigLots (on sale) and print out a black an white copy of a League protest which would state that Obstruction can't be called on a runner but only on a fielder. Interference is what you could attempt to call in which a runner hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play. However, my team seems to be hindered and confused every time a ball is put into play.
First of all, as for the posts that were removed. There were some very old posts that were never posted and I was cleaning up the blog. As for the response to the question, the reason I posted this question was because in reality there is no direct rule to answer the question. The answer is basically that the umpire makes use of a general unsportsmen like rule. He calls returns the runner back to third. What do you think? Is this a good call?
Robert
Tough for anyone to call. Even in big leagues. Remember when A rod yelled in that 3rd baseman's ear "I Got it!" as he was rounding 3rd base. Guy dropped it. Baseball usually Polices itself in those situations. I don't recall ever seeing a runner who just flew out attempt to keep going on the basepaths..Then again guys like Puig seem to be confused half the time so there is still hope to see this happen.
Rancheros last game was for 2 games, should be 7-5-1 big guy
We have come across 2 issues regarding the new catchers blocking home plate rule! Both times we were on offense and the other teams catcher (according to the new rule) illegally blocked home plate! When we argued to the ump, both umps told us that they did not look out for that rule and couldn't confirm nor deny that catcher blocked home. My guys could have easily trucked both catchers but didn't! It's stupid that umps are forgetting the rules of the game! I know it's a new rule and all, but if my guys remember the rule, why can't the guys that enforce the rules remember them!! They don't even try to lie about it and say that the catchers didn't block the plate, they just straight up say that they forgot about the rule and didn't look out for it!!
This and the fake to third rule are the most misinterpreted rules. Jose and I have umpire meetings to address these and other rules but we still find some umpires struggle with applying with these rules. I see this in other leagues too. I think most league have umpire issues.
Robert
btw you can still hit the catcher. New rule only says that the catcher has to give a lane until he has the ball. Once the catcher has the ball he can block the plate all day long...if he blocks the plate he can get hit..thats the chance he takes.
That's a great point but it seems most are confused and believe if they do hit the catcher it somehow violates a rule.
Robert
Yea, but in this instance the catchers were blocking the plate before they caught the ball!
Robert, did you notice that all the single A trams lost. And they weren't even close games! When are you gonna stop being a donkey and realize that AAA & AA need to be on there own come playoff time!! It's a big difference in talent, open your eyes!!!
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