Woodstock-The Festival 2010

Friendly Wager

Hey Luis, i will bet you that the East teams (Canes, Bulldogs, Lake Monsters, Canes12, CCProspects) will out score the West teams (Panthers, Heat, On Deck, Panthers12, CBC) on a running score!....if i lose i will owe you a plate from Parkers Barbeque and if you lose you will owe me a Panthers cheerleader. What say you?

 

You're on my fine eastern friend......Go West!!!!

 

Final Schedule

Schedule of Teams

2:00 pm Wilson Bulldogs vs Heat
4:30 pm Canes ‘12’s vs SC Panthers ‘12’s
7:00 pm On Deck vs Lake Monsters
9:30 pm CBC vs CC Prospects
Midnight SC Panthers vs Canes




August 28, 2010 @ Wingate Baseball Field

 

Rumor has it........

.....you want me to spot you some runs?

 

Bummed I will Miss Woodstock

I am going to have to miss Woodstock - I was looking forward to the midnight game !

Braves - Get me a T-shirt and I will pay you next time we are at a ballpark.

 

We have a new band that will rock!!!

 

I was talking to one of the coaches participating. We ordered 15 shirts per team, which is a lot of players for one 7 inning game. But he gets it!

He's bringing 18 players, even though they have only 15 shirts. Why would he do that? And why would his players want to come even though some are not playing? Because they realize it's an event. They want to be a part of the excitement. They realize they may never be involved in something like this again and want to take advantage of the opportunity. They don't care if they only play one inning or not at all. They want to be there.

That was the best compliment that we could receive, because that is the sentiment we have tried to induce. Yes, there will be a lot of scouts. Yes, the players will get a chance to "showcase", but what they will really receive is the opportunity to play baseball in front of a huge crowd with the music blasting, great food being eaten and Wingate University rockin'. The atmosphere will be electric, as the players get introduced in their cool tie dyed jersey's. Most coaches and families are staying all day and night because they want to enjoy the festival and watch some great baseball.

Some may have thought I was kidding, but we encourage people to bring blankets, chairs and camp out on the 3rd base hills. Lay back under the stars and listen to some cool music while watching the games.....others are bringing their dancing shoes and are ready to party.

Regardless of what people want to do, the one thing that I can say with confidence, the players participating will be part of something they have never witnessed before. It's not about a 4 game weekend---everyone has done that. No..the players understand that this is an event. Something they may never have the opportunity to do again.

My hats off to the Lake Monster's and to Ray Allen...they get it.

 

Anniversary

I am still high from this event. Great time!