Oakland Park Baseball

I was surprised at the number of comments that my post generated. Who knows, maybe something good has or will come of it. At the very least I got to vent some, and at the same time made a point which sparked some discussion. In any event, I just wanted to let you all know that I actually did try to ...

Let me start out by saying that I love to play ball (softball and hardball), and am in fact addicted to it. I’m also one of those “recreational players” that plays for the fun of playing, and to hopefully get better over time. And while I play to win, winning at any cost is not the goal of the day. ...

BACKGROUND: I bought a pair of Easton cleats less than a year ago for around $40. Initially they were reasonably comfortable (although not as comfortable as regular tennies) Over the past couple of months they've been increasingly more uncomfortable as if the cleats were coming up through the soul a...

Being one of those players that is playing for the fun of it (and of course to get better), I just wanted to say that the atmosphere and demeanor at the game last Sunday was much better that it has been over the past few months, and actually made the game enjoyable once again (as it was when I start...

Im putting together a pickup game tonight (Saturday) at 6:30 at Kruise Park in Alameda (Otis & High). This will be a low-keyed game (less intense or organized than our normal Suday games). If there arn't enough players there, we have a modified game of some kind, or do BP. You all are invited.

Hey Anthony,
Great idea. The welcome mat will certainly be out.

As far as defecting, Im really not. I still plan on coming to pre-game warmups, and possibly some of the TH night practices, if they actually really happen.

Well said. I too had a good time. I think I'll just stick to the warmups and practices.

Hey Jason and Dave, I also appreciate you posts, and am glad to know Im not the only one that felt that way. You both said exactly what I was tempted to post after last Sundays game. It might have been apparent that I was quite torqed and bummed out last Sunday because of the level of seriousness wi...

Just wanted to reiterate my previous post... I'm totally AGAINST banning aluminum bats (I wish this thread would dry up and go away). Again--this is a pickup game--NOT a league. Guys should be able to play with what ever bat they're comfortbale with and want to use. In general, Im against any unnecc...

Is there any interest in playing on Memorial Day (Monday)? I'll be free at 1:00.

Anyone up for some practice tomorrow (Friday 5/20) during the day?

Good idea...
Im not a fan of either, but it sounds like fun

I know I tend to repeat myself..... But lets not make any more rules rules unless its absolutely necessary. Things are fine the way they are.. As Scott said...if its not broke, don't fix it (or something like that). I don't see where waiting for a decent pitch has really been that big of a problem. ...

Does anyone want to have some batting/pitching practice today (Friday). I really need some BP hitting fast balls, and would also like to try pitching (although not for a game).

Don't make any unnessary rules...Let guys bring and use whatever they want. This is a pickup game--Not a league.