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baseballnutz
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 Posted - 03/30/2011 : 11:26:53
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That there is a lot of talent in this area and it's so much fun to be able to play baseball here. We still have our top teams but the gap is closing as we see more and more "upsets" each weekend.
Elite Majors
1. EC Longhorns - big win at the NIT but have 2 funky losses (happens)
1a. GA Yar Dogs - runner up at the NIT always a national power, strange loss at the Blue Jays (happens)
Top Majors
3. 6-4-3 - a lot of big wins but has yet to win it all on Sunday.
3a. Ringgold - big win up north, would like to see them come out of their bubble - maybe the Back to School Brawl in April.
5. EC Yankees - solid ball club, not as dominent as last year but we are only 1/2 way home.
5a. OP - big win early at the TC, want to see them get back on track - they've had the toughest schedule the last couple of weeks.
Mid Majors
7. Elite Gamers Red
8. Wills Park
9. Covington
10. Signature Park
11. Mill Creek
12. OTC
13. North Cobb
14. West Forsyth
Funny thing it would not surprise me if any team on this list beat any other team listed, that's how tight it is from top to bottom. |
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Hillio
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Posted - 03/30/2011 : 12:55:30
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Funny thing it would not surprise me if any team on this list beat any other team listed, that's how tight it is from top to bottom.
With the results we've seen so far this year, I definitely agree. It makes things a lot more fun and interesting when you can't look at a tournament field and pick a sure winner. And that is the case pretty much every weekend.
We've also learned that nature likes to wait until the the weekends that have the largest tournaments scheduled to unleash the worst storms.
Every time we have been in the same pool, or the same side of the bracket, and think that we are finally going to get to play some of the best teams, (Horns, Yanks, Yard Dawgs etc) it rains. EVERY TIME. And not just this year.
We did finally get to play the HP Chili Dogs and Sig Park in the fall (doesn't really count) and we've played some good teams so far this spring, but our team has yet to be able to get on the field against the highest level teams. Although none of the teams in the 10U div of the ECB tourney last weekend fall into that category, the cancellation still sucked and I am officially bitter at mother nature. |
Edited by - Hillio on 03/30/2011 13:16:05 |
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wareagle
324 Posts |
Posted - 03/30/2011 : 14:01:47
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They need to play some big tournaments to prove it but, I would put the Savanna Bulldogs team in the Top Majors.
Gammers Red probably a lower major. |
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Steel-Will
278 Posts |
Posted - 03/31/2011 : 08:37:36
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Originally posted by wareagle
They need to play some big tournaments to prove it but, I would put the Savanna Bulldogs team in the Top Majors.
Gammers Red probably a lower major.
I totally agree WE.
The Savannah Bulldogs really need to stop fooling around and jump in with the big, big boys and lets see what happens.
They have size (lots of size), they have speed (lots of speed), they have power (tons of power)and consistency at the plate, and they're also very competitive and have a pretty nasty disposition, just like a real bulldog....smile
Oh yea, and now they have a big TARGET on there backs!!!!
Only question is how much pitching.
We look forward to playing them again, and this time we know. |
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Heater
74 Posts |
Posted - 04/04/2011 : 22:01:02
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| OK I will bite...GA Hurricanes?? |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2011 : 08:59:58
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I haven't seen the Bulldogs play but hope to - maybe at the States.
As far as the Hurricanes they are a top AAA team until they dip their toe in the deep end and play and beat Majors. |
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baseballRus
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Posted - 04/05/2011 : 17:21:56
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Originally posted by baseballnutz
I haven't seen the Bulldogs play but hope to - maybe at the States.
As far as the Hurricanes they are a top AAA team until they dip their toe in the deep end and play and beat Majors.
I've seen many of the Major and AAA teams, but I'm ignorant when it comes to the GA Hurricanes. Are they even playing a AAA schedule?
From my viewpoint, EC Longhorns and Yard Dogs are a tier above most, but several (643, OP, Yankees, Ringgold) are good enough to knock them off any given weekend. Then there's the low to mid majors that have enough talent to win against anyone, but may not have all the pieces to take a weekend title. |
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Crossroads
448 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2011 : 21:00:13
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| Hurricanes are solid....if they can hit with the big boys then they will be a force...Pitching and coaching are outstanding...We played them 3 times and they are for real.... |
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doubleday
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Posted - 04/06/2011 : 11:25:35
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| Just a few seasons ago, people spoke of just a few teams. Now the Longhorns and Yard Dogs are still the top teams but there are so many teams that can compete each week. I think it is great for all of youth baseball. I am not sure why there seems to be both compliments and complaints about the Hurricane team I have seen them play on a few occasions and I believe them to be one of the best coached teams that I have seen in any age group. It appears the staff has experience coaching the top teams at EC for years, have a proven track record of winning at the highest levels and this year they were reclassified from AA to an a A team by USSSA. They entered and won the AAA Super Nit. Before we complain about them or any other team that is not at the highest level at this point in the season, we might need to see where this year goes as well as keep in mind that these guys are 10, not 16 or 17. |
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Leebegbaseball
29 Posts |
Posted - 04/06/2011 : 14:01:34
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| I think what is frustrating some folks on the board is that there is all of this chatter about the canes and their coaching staff but they never play in any of the bigger tournaments. They did the same thing last year. The triple Crown back to school tournament is the perfect time for them to step up, but they are not. As said earlier in this post jump in the water with the big boys and then we can talk. |
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itsbaseballtime
348 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2011 : 23:00:47
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| Doubleday, Until a team that plays A,AA, or AAA ball that continues to talk about themselves on this board without playing any Major teams they will get the same response from most of us. Play and WIN at the major level and then talk about coaching and whatever else you want to talk about. You are right, They are 10. Enough already... |
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selectball
15 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 09:01:12
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| Hurricanes do offer consistency, loved to watch them play the few times I did, i believe they do need to play a triple crown event and see what they are made of, play the best to be the best. |
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TODDS
153 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 11:43:00
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| Why does EVERY topic end up talking about the Hurricanes even when the topic has nothing to do with them? Getting old!! Just saying... |
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beanballer
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Posted - 04/08/2011 : 13:15:36
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| I know nothing about the Hurricanes. I guess a fair question is, compared to other AAA teams, have they beaten (or even played) the number of Major teams that other AAA teams have played? Before being compared to Major teams, it seems to me that you should first compare favorably with other competitive AAA teams. I do believe that there are a few AAA teams that have beaten Major teams in tournaments this Spring, but I don't know about the Hurricanes. |
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leftyrightyecb
21 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 22:52:44
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| That's it. I am renaming my team the Hurricanes just so I can get some face time on here... ha ha. Next subject. |
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Steel-Will
278 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2011 : 21:14:36
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I like the GA Hurricanes....they worked hard and it shows.
After beating a tough and fiesty Savannah Bulldog team at Hidden Valley, playing the 10u Yarddog Blk to at 4-4 tie at Gresham Park, and Beating the ECB Longhorns earlier this season, I'd rank OTC higher than a mid-major. Few "mid" majors will accomplish that this season! OTC seems to be coming on strong.
Looks like HomePlate 10u-Burford won an 11u-AAA event besting the 11u HomePlate team in ship. After getting to the ship and losing to the aforementioned Savannah Bulldogs in a TC event earlier this season, HomePlate might be gelling for a nice stretch run as well.
We'll see |
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the Guru
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Posted - 04/12/2011 : 11:45:59
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| Yeah Steel -Will, OTC tied the yard dogs, but the Yard dogs won the next day in the championship game 11-6.( you forgot to mention that). In my opinion the Longhorns and Yard dogs appear to be two teams that will win more games over the long haul of the season. They may hit a bump or two along the way, but you will find them in the end holding the trophies. |
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Steel-Will
278 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2011 : 11:29:31
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Originally posted by the Guru
Yeah Steel -Will, OTC tied the yard dogs, but the Yard dogs won the next day in the championship game 11-6.( you forgot to mention that). In my opinion the Longhorns and Yard dogs appear to be two teams that will win more games over the long haul of the season. They may hit a bump or two along the way, but you will find them in the end holding the trophies.
Guru - You're too sensitive. I didn't know you all beat OTC, I didn't forget to mention it. But as long as you know, that's all that matters.
Just making the point that OTC is probably a better team than a mid-major, unless you're saying you all played a mid-major team to a tie and to an 11-6 win. |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2011 : 12:26:45
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| OTC has a very good team but has been to inconsitant to be a top major team. They have some nice wins and tie but they also have some bad losses on their record. Looks like they may be putting something together but I think they need to build on it. |
Edited by - baseballnutz on 04/13/2011 15:34:04 |
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ecb11
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Posted - 04/14/2011 : 08:51:16
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| I think the point for many is that the coaching and quality of the teams is on the rise. The Longhorns and the Yarddogs are the best teams, no question. Well coached but also roster wise the most talented. There are some other teams that do not have the talent base as others but are well coached and are competing well. Case in point, Butler was not one of the most talented teams in the NCAA this season, but they were well coached and players performed well, yet they did not win the trophy. In a few years no one will remember these 10u kids; we will remember what they do at the next level. Question is what team / roster will be best prepared then? |
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ramman999
241 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2011 : 10:29:28
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We do not get a chance to see many GA teams in the Carolinas, but was able to play the Bulldogs last weekend in Lexington- thought they were a very good team, seemed well coached. Big kids, good base running, all round solid.
We played them on Sunday and seemed to be a very similar team to us talent and skill wise - I would consider us a stronger AAA/weaker Majors team that can give most major teams a run for their money when we are on our game, and one or 2 pieces away from being a true Majors team.
Would that be a fair assessment of the Bulldogs and other teams you are talking about that are not the Longhorns or the Yarddogs? |
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Steel-Will
278 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2011 : 11:12:56
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Originally posted by baseballnutz
OTC has a very good team but has been to inconsitant to be a top major team. They have some nice wins and tie but they also have some bad losses on their record. Looks like they may be putting something together but I think they need to build on it.
BNutz - OTC has been inconsistent concerning wins & losses most definitely. However, they have been consistently improving it seems. And, they have some nice wins and a tie that it will be VERY VERY tough, if not impossible, for the other teams listed as your "Mid-Majors" to duplicate.
And of course, you would agree that they would be "stronger" at this point than the Gamers RED. OTC shows a USSSA win over GR; I'm not sure if they have played at another venue but OTC's 1-3 USSSA in class record is a little better than the GR's 1-5 in class record.
Covington Sting seems to be coming along nicely after losing to Mill Creek early, it looks like they have bested them the last several games. They're at 3-4 in class USSSA.
The Yankees are not as dominate; could even say they're struggling at 2-3 in class USSSA and not getting through to the ship the last couple of weeks I don't think.
But, it's still early, a lot can happen. Let's hope that 6-4-3, OP and everybody else keeps pushing the Longhorns and the YardDogs to have to be even better to continue to stay on top.
It all makes for good 10u baseball for sure. |
Edited by - Steel-Will on 04/14/2011 13:29:28 |
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Steel-Will
278 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2011 : 11:44:40
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Originally posted by ramman999
We do not get a chance to see many GA teams in the Carolinas, but was able to play the Bulldogs last weekend in Lexington- thought they were a very good team, seemed well coached. Big kids, good base running, all round solid.
We played them on Sunday and seemed to be a very similar team to us talent and skill wise - I would consider us a stronger AAA/weaker Majors team that can give most major teams a run for their money when we are on our game, and one or 2 pieces away from being a true Majors team.
Would that be a fair assessment of the Bulldogs and other teams you are talking about that are not the Longhorns or the Yarddogs?
I think that's a fair assessment. Although, I haven't seen them but 2.5 times; once as they pounded us in the ship and in the championship game when they played against OTC, a game that they actually jumped out on top early and OTC battled back.
I see you all split with them. I'm hoping to play them again. I think we under estimated them as we just didn't know anything about them.
It looks like they'll be in the Triple Crown Event May 13. You all should drive over from Carolina...It's not a bad field of teams. |
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baseballnutz
427 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2011 : 23:21:23
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Steel - OTC is coming on and I hope they keep it rolling! A lot of my thoughts on the Gamers was based on last year, they have talent but are off to a slow start, I want to see them turn it around, it's better when we have more strong teams in our age group.
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SavDawgs
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Posted - 04/20/2011 : 15:05:29
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Thank you for all the high praise the Bulldogs have received. Coach Ed has really put an impressive travel ball team together. We really enjoy playing the Atlanta area teams. We were missing some of those pieces for the Carolina tournament, and it showed, but the Carolina teams have been outstanding. OTC capitalized on some mental errors we made in the Championship, and I was impressed with their pitcher, but he threw way too many curve balls. Probably 30 or more curve balls. We have played tournaments in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia, and the teams in Atlanta are by far the best. We look forward to the TCS tournament in May.
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Originally posted by Steel-Will
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Originally posted by ramman999
We do not get a chance to see many GA teams in the Carolinas, but was able to play the Bulldogs last weekend in Lexington- thought they were a very good team, seemed well coached. Big kids, good base running, all round solid.
We played them on Sunday and seemed to be a very similar team to us talent and skill wise - I would consider us a stronger AAA/weaker Majors team that can give most major teams a run for their money when we are on our game, and one or 2 pieces away from being a true Majors team.
Would that be a fair assessment of the Bulldogs and other teams you are talking about that are not the Longhorns or the Yarddogs?
I think that's a fair assessment. Although, I haven't seen them but 2.5 times; once as they pounded us in the ship and in the championship game when they played against OTC, a game that they actually jumped out on top early and OTC battled back.
I see you all split with them. I'm hoping to play them again. I think we under estimated them as we just didn't know anything about them.
It looks like they'll be in the Triple Crown Event May 13. You all should drive over from Carolina...It's not a bad field of teams.
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ramman999
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Posted - 04/20/2011 : 20:18:04
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Originally posted by Steel-Will
I see you all split with them. I'm hoping to play them again. I think we under estimated them as we just didn't know anything about them
No that was the other Carolina Team - we just played them the one time (UC Vipers)
@SavDawgs - we enjoyed playing your group -you have a very good team - if you were missing players then you guys are definitely very solid. |
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