Bulldog Drops Opener, Optimism Still Abounds

Thanks to the new kids for coming out to play. Everyone's enthusiasm plus skill level more than exceeded expectations.

Karl-o had a tough 1st inning as a 1st time pitcher giving up four runs and a number of walks. He rebounded at his 1st time at bat with a home run and with some clutch pitching. The initial Play of The Year was made by Zara with a wonderful catch in right field. Carrie later one upped her by coming up with a hard hit ball at 2nd. Final score 4-8.

Zara took photos at The Bulldog. I'll post them when the time is right.

We could use some practice time to help us learn to hit the ball out of the infield. I feel we could also make it a time of friendship and fellowship. Sunday night seems to be a time that works best so I will scout the fields of south Minneapolis to find a suitable locale.

Once again, if you are going to be unable to attend a game e-mail me by Monday prior to the game so I can locate an adequate replacement. My mobile is 612-735-1234 if you would like to hear my voice.

I Want Women!

I've had some late drop outs for lady players. Mel is out for the year, Chrissy is out much of the year, Peggy is incommunicado, Bush is gone Thursday, and Anne Bye is gone this Thursday too.
This leaves only Meg and Rachel confirmed for Thursday. The rules state we need 5 players in the field for the game. Four ladies are needed to avoid forfeit (although we have to take an out every time the missing 5th lady is supposed to bat). We need recruits ASAP!

RBarr- try to get Leah and Shelly Barry
Everyone else, bring your mom.

2005 Schedule & Results

Thursdays League #C406D
Bryn Mawr Field Field #11
View Park Website
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April 28 – 7:00 p.m. vs. Reduce Military Spending L 4-8 (0-1 Record)
May 5 – 8:00 p.m. vs. Team Hearn L 1-6 (0-2 Record)
May 12 – 9:00 p.m. vs. Mayslacks - Weather Cancellation
May 19 – 6:00 p.m. vs. Crappies W 4-3 (1-2 Record)
May 26 – 8:00 p.m. vs. Team Renegade Co-ED L 4-7 (1-3 Record)
June 2 – 7:15 p.m. vs. Momars L Unknown Score (1-4 Record)
June 9 – 6:15 p.m. vs. Village Idiot L 6-7 (1-5 Record)
June 16 – 6:15 p.m. vs. Reduce Military Spending L 5-12 (1-6 Record)
June 23 – 9:15 p.m. vs. Team Hearn L 4-14 (1-7 Record)
June 30 – 9:15 p.m. vs. Mayslacks W 14-14 (2-7 Record)
July 7 – NO GAME
July 14 – 7:15 p.m. vs. Crappies
July 21 – 8:15 p.m. vs. Village Idiot

If you will not be able to attend Thursday’s game, contact me (e-mail preferred) the Monday before the game so I have time to find a replacement.

Check for Game Cancel/Inclement Weather
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=440

League Standings call (612) 230-6493. League number is C406D.

2005 Roster

Fellas

*Has Paid $30 Registration Fee

1. Chris Anderson *
Mean as he looks
952-887-7947 Work
612-735-1234 Mobile


2. Brian Kelly *
Trades hats & shirts for friends
bujuku@yahoo.com

3. Cam Henderson *
Loves Chiner
cameronjh@hotmail.com

4. Karl Astin
2003 MVP

5. Sam Weyandt
2004 Rookie of the Year

6. TJ Shaffer *
2005 Rookie of the Year Candidate
tshaffer@popularfront.com

7. Ben Gozola *
2005 Rookie of the Year Candidate/Love Zoning
bgozola@ci.minnetrista.mn.us
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Alternates
1. Andy Powers
His dog is bigger than a pony
apowersit@hotmail.com

2. Dan Hoium
Avid feral cat hunter
DHoium@western-bank.com

3. Joel Thomson
2004 season cut short by injury
Joel@2gms.com

4. Troy Black
Called up for late 2004
tblack44@aol.com

5. Shawn Powers
Iowan/Team Chaplin
shawn.powers@mpii.com

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Ladies

1. Rachel Barr
Knows a lot about Earth Science
rbarr85@hotmail.com

2. Meghan Mattison *
Knows a lot about office furniture
mmattison@innovativefun.com

3. Carrie Erickson *
Frontrunner for Female MVP Punchy Award.
carrielerickson@hotmail.com

4. Carrie Bush *
Very good at yelling
bushcarrie@hotmail.com

5. Mary O'Regan *
Lives stumbling distance from The Bulldog.
maryeoregan@hotmail.com

6. Zara Gonzales *
Team photo geek
zara@zarprey.com

7. Chrissy
Best dancer on the team
fireflyblue@care2.com

8. Ginger
baginger8@hotmail.com

9. Liz
???@hotmail.com

Substitutes
1. Anne Bye
Has a fun nickname, ask Rbarr
byeanne@hotmail.com

2. Stephanie Hansen
snottyhans@hotmail.com

Incommunicado
1. Peggy O'Leary
Dog urinated on her head while asleep
peggy.oleary@giftcert.com

First Game Thurs. Ap. 28

Keep this evening open if you could.

I don't have the schedule yet. Mpls. Softball Guy said:

Still waiting for a team to pay. You will receive a phone call by Thurs. with first game if schedules are not ready by Thurs.

I will e-mail team members ASAP with all the info.