So, whats new/exciting and have you been up to lately?

[Iron Mike]

Looks like you know the good spots in Chicago. I live in the Fox Valley. Maybe I should take the Metra in and catch a brew and a burger with ya.

If you don't feel like heading all of the way into the city, I'm up for pizza at Barone's in Glen Ellyn:

http://baronesge.com/

[Iron Mike]

I think I'll start designing some speakers in the near future.

I think you should get on it right now:

http://www.partsexpress.com/speaker-building.cfm

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My roomate gets his 47" LCD tv today!! Hurray!!

[MadtownPacker]

My roomate gets his 47" LCD tv today!! Hurray!!

If I was him I would charge PPV fees for everything. Get that shit paid off quick.

[GrnBay007]

Everyone think good thoughts. (strike, strike, strike) ...my son makes his pitching debut tomorrow night.



....I'm so nervous...lol

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Everyone think good thoughts. (strike, strike, strike) ...my son makes his pitching debut tomorrow night.



....I'm so nervous...lol

just remember to drink alot before the game so you can properly support him during the game

maybe he'll bean some kids, that would be fun

[GrnBay007]

just remember to drink alot before the game so you can properly support him during the game

Bad idea!! I might miss something running to the potty.

maybe he'll bean some kids, that would be fun

geeeez, don't say that.

[HarveyWallbangers]

My roomate gets his 47" LCD tv today!! Hurray!!

Your Mom got a new TV?

[Bretsky]

Everyone think good thoughts. (strike, strike, strike) ...my son makes his pitching debut tomorrow night.



....I'm so nervous...lol

Tell him to plunk the first batter with a fast ball
The rest will be afraid of him

He will dominate

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Everyone think good thoughts. (strike, strike, strike) ...my son makes his pitching debut tomorrow night.



....I'm so nervous...lol

Tell him to plunk the first batter with a fast ball
The rest will be afraid of him

He will dominate

hit the bull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[GrnBay007]

i have a question for the baseball guys here.

When a coach picks batting order after the first 4 batters is there a strategy to the order?

[Bretsky]

i have a question for the baseball guys here.

When a coach picks batting order after the first 4 batters is there a strategy to the order?

yes

[GrnBay007]

i have a question for the baseball guys here.

When a coach picks batting order after the first 4 batters is there a strategy to the order?

yes

....OK.......do I have to drag it out of you??? lol :P

[BallHawk]

i have a question for the baseball guys here.

When a coach picks batting order after the first 4 batters is there a strategy to the order?

Tell your son's coach to bat your son 8th, considering he's the pitcher and all. Say that you saw Ned Yost do it and it's working out great.

But, yeah, there is strategy.

#5 and #6 hitters should be able to drive in RBIs and have a high on base percentage. Also, the #5 hitter should be able to protect the #4 hitter, meaning that the pitcher isn't going to walk the #4 to get to the #5 hitter.

#7 and #8 are guys that aren't expected to light the world on fire, but they should still be able to produce. However, expectations are usually low when it gets to this part of the order.

But, since it's little league there isn't going to be as much strategy as you would see in high school, NCAA, or MLB. It all depends on the coach. If he's just a dad doing it for fun he's probably just going straight down the order with his best hitters. If he played baseball than maybe he'll think about it more carefully.

Also, I support the idea of beaning the first batter. Nothing strikes fear like a baseball-sized bruise to the thigh.

[Bretsky]

I sent my coaching strategy to you regarding batting order via PM because I don't want to share all that brilliance on here.....plus maybe I sent you naughty things too

Of course, when I coached I was all about winning and my teams did whatever it took to win at whatever level I coached. Not sure how serious the teams are where your son plays. Still remember a parent letting me know he wanted to give his son a chance to pitch.......and I remarked only if he gives us the best chance to win. He commented he didn't expect to win every game and it's all about the kids having fun. I looked him in the eye.....as a 17 year old and let him know I do expect to win every game.....and the kids will have fun and part of that is making sure we succeed.

I didn't see eye to eye with that volunteer assistant. But the team went undefeated the kids had a ball