tj21

TJ where ya been?

Can you drop the post about ktowns transfer policy.

does jt21 live in rowan county?

Sorry I missed you, but I told you I might not be in the mood to hang around. It was made worse by what I would say is the worst umpired game I have seen this year. The calls against us on the bases had to be seen to be believed. On the other hand, as I tell the players, don't put yourself in that position, especially against a team with a losing record.

We lost a lot of pitching from last season, and we were happy to get this far. But it still ended badly.

Then I get home and find all these fans all over me. I guess they didn't like my "analysis." I tried to be as civil as possible so you moderators wouldn't have to get in the middle of it. But I don't take kindly to people coming to the program just because their son/grandson/whatever is on the team and taking shots at me. I live over 70 miles from the home game. You can imagine the miles and time that takes up. I don't get compensated a dime for it. But that's okay.

I would never mention this in an argument with these jackasses, but I was elected to the NC AL Baseball Hall of Fame last year along with Bobby Dale Reynolds. Our smiling faces are online. (What took them so long to put him in?)

Anyway, I try not to toot my horn regarding what I do within the program, but I ain't puttin' up with what I read when I got home. Thanks for your indulgence. And I certainly hope to meet you sometime.

Keith Waters

Well I hate that, unfortunately teenagers will do dumb things sometimes,,,, listen I haven't had the opportunity yet to wish you guys the best of luck this week. tj

Our week got off to a great start. We stopped at the Concord mall, and the players were told to return to the bus at a certain time. Four didn't, so the coach went for them. Three returned shortly. One didn't because he was discussing with the local authorities the merits of relocating a few store items to a location in northern Wayne County. I have not talked with the coach about how his persuasive powers succeeded in saving this individual from spending time with some of Concord's finest. Needless to say, you won't see him on the field tomorrow except on the foul line.

Actually I have never been to Sims Park in Gastonia either, except that I have been told they have done a lot of work to it and its very nice. Am looking forward to going a few days, hopefully we can meet. Sorry I can't help you.

You misunderstood what I meant. I was talking about the state tournament. Our games will be at Smithfield-Selma and Southern Wayne High Schools. SW does not have anything there, and I am sure the same situation applies at SSS. I drove about five miles to a Bojangles to post an entry after our last game with New Bern because I was headed to Georgia that night.

As far as Gastonia is concerned, I know at least some of the games will be broadcast, but I was willing to blog some of the others depending on the interest. I don't have any idea about the availability of wireless there. Also, last year in Garner the ink-stained wretches of the Fourth Estate were barred from the press box so that the Legion poobahs could have their room. I've never been to this place in Gastonia so I don't know the layout.

I can find this out when I get there, but I was wondering if there would be a wireless internet connection at the field. That way, I might go so far as to blog most or all the games live and provide the board with up to date information. I am restricted in our games because I'll be in the dugout. Why don't you use your vast connections to get me an answer because I don't have any idea on who to contact?

do you know the standings in area 111?