Here's an update (unrelated to the Slackers-JoSox game) for all the fans of the Leech. If you like it, I'll make it a regular Slogs feature. You can vote at the top of the column on the right side.
Slackers 7
JoSox 15
The tie is broken. There was much venom. Venomy, venomous venom.
Slackers and JoSox finished the regular season tied for first place, and the tiebreaker was to determine Tournament seeding. (A best-of-three coin flip, as agreed on by the captains, determined the home team for this game.) The Tourney schedule is at the bottom. Here are your game notes for Slackers-JoSox:
1. Batting Out Of Order
If an infraction is discovered immediately after a batter completes his appearance...any advances or scores due to his action are nullified, he is removed from the bases if he reached, and the proper batter is called out...and the batter that follows the proper batter who was declared out will come to the plate.
If the infraction is discovered during a plate appearance (that is, a pitch has been thrown to the current batter)...there is no penalty, but the situation is rectified--the proper batter comes to bat and assumes the improper batter's current count. (LINK)
2. Leading Off
A base runner may not leave the base until the bat makes contact with the ball. If the base runner leaves early (after the pitcher is on the rubber for one second but before contact is made), the umpire will declare "no pitch" and the base runner will be called out. If a runner leaves his base during a swing and the batter misses, that runner is out. (LINK)
Tournament Schedule (Friday, August 15, 2008):
9:15 AM - Play-In
(5) Bezzig & Lezzig @ (4) Trojans
10:45 AM - Semis 1
(3) Nomads @ (2) Slackers
12:15 PM - Semis 2
(5/4) Play-In Winner @ (1) JoSox
2:15 PM - Championship
Semis Winners Play, Higher Seed Is Home Team
117 comments:
Shuk et all,
Shall we start my long lost adversary? What do you say we go for 100 Comments this time....
Mude No Tournament Projections?
Nomads Forever.
O. Not Captain of the Nomads IV No-Shukri
while i play softball to get out in the sun and enjoy the great weather, get some excercize and meet some amazing people, the real reason i play softball is to watch grown men and women get angry on the softball field when they lose badly. thats the real reason i drive out to the field every friday. especially when they yell at people and throw their bats around. its so entertaining when old men with 5 year old kids who wouldn't scream that way want to cry because they can't handle losing, and i'm excited for the tournament when there will be many losers, and i will get to see many grown men cry... :)
JoSox have practice this Wednesday, Aug. 13, big field, 5 PM - 7:30 PM.
I come out to the field for all the T & T (testosterone & tears)
Rumour has it that there will be a nurse at the field on Friday offering Estrogen injections,and there will be a special truck load of FINE available at the main entrance.
P.S. It's On
DJ, you're in for a treat this Friday!
Slackers have the big field this Tuesday, 5:00 till 7:30 to practice throwing the bat and shouting! Kids 5 and under are welcome!
The Slackers
Mude, any umping duties?
The Slackers!
hey players, check out http://www.nbcolympics.com/softball/photos/galleryid=121139.html
NBC talks about how jordanians are playing and learning softball! we are international!
We will use the big field for practice today Monday Aug 11th at 5:30
Saif
Trojans
Massarweh
I was thinking the same thing..the same exact thing my worthy adversary.
Are you going to puss out and have your pitcher throw me balls, correction I can knock balls out. So you might just have your pitcher roll them on the dirt for me.
By the way, naming your team NOMADS NO SHUKRI, has made my stock hit the sky, thanks.
Le Freak
Massarweh, why don't I second you on that and say ya why not end the summer season with a bang, not only with a tournament, but we can always try to top off that 80 comment battle that broke out earlier haha I won't be the one to light the fire though, sorry thats gonna have to be either you, FooFoo, Shuk, or someone else.
I'd have to say I love coming out to the field to hear FooFoo talking s&%!@ and what effects it has on the people he's talking to...its just classic. Gotta love this game though, #1 reason right there. Aside from that, its pretty entertaining to see people go nuts at sometimes what seems to be really obvious, but hey what the hell, its a chance to let it rip out there in hopes of sounding like King Kong himself. In that case, for this Friday, I'd suggest for the weak of heart and the virgin ears to stay at home, because its not a battle between the blood brothers, its WAR! lol I'm excluding myself from right now, little FYI.
Good luck to everybody, to all the teams, its gonna be intense. Its open for anybody to win, well sort of, but I won't go there lol I can say without a doubt that this season has been more neck to neck games than any other, and all the intensity, testosterone, tears, you name it...is going to surface from the first minute of the first game in all its glory. Like FooFoo said, get in line for the FINE, get your dose of Estrogen while supplies last, BECAUSE ITS DEFINITELY ON!!!
Zaki
Nomads Baby
Come on Mude...drop the moderation...let the kids play, we have a record to be broken.
I will play nice...KINDA
If it's ON then it's ON.
OK, moderation is dropped...for now.
But if you want to go for the record here, you'll have to re-break it for the next post. (Notice the "Part 1" in the title?)
And Foo Foo, for the love of the game and for Brooke's sanity... "Thee" means "You," not stressed "The."
THOU refers to the YOU in "You are loved," and THEE refers to the YOU in "I love you."
And I do love you, but I still have a mancrush on Hoover.
Always bringing in Recruits, I mean can't JoSox stick to the same team from beginning to the end... They have a great Shortstop now...
But Mude, it doesn't matter, you can bring King Kong, all I know is this year I will be aiming for Gold...We saw what happened last game, where Foo Foo chocked in pitching, plus your sub pitcher needs some oiling.
Although we are missing 2 great players, if you guys make it to the finals...then it will be our pleasure to school you again...
Shuk, if you hit a Homerun over the fence off my pitches, I will give you $100, if you don't then you pay up, hahaha...Swing for the fence Shuk...that's if you can....
Guys Enjoy the Semis, as it might be the last game for the Sox....
Nomads for the Championship
ooooooooooooooooooo im excitedddd for fridayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!
nomads all the wayyy babyyy!!
kevin...i will beat u. Or send the leech ur way loool
Ghadeer...I love the Leech reference. Wallahi inti Trouble!
Easy on the c-note bets, Hot Pants. You still haven't paid up on the last one. ;)
The Nomads will do well in the Tourney if they turn the Leech loose on their opponents. Then none of us will have any blood (or money) left to put up a fight.
Massarweh...You're always on the Slogs. Aren't there any softball games in Aqaba you can bat 0-for-4 in to keep you busy? ;)
hot pants
The only pitchers I have come across so far that throw me decent pitches (strikes or balls) are Omar from the slackers and Kevin. The rest of you are cowards. Its one thing to throw a smart ball, but to throw junk behind my back, that’s straight pathetic.
As for your comment, losing two great players, Rihani, the Nomads dont have any great players!! They dont even hafve players.
Its a players game son, a players game
Le Freak
Le Freak :
What? Omar And Kevin?
How about when Big Z refused to walk you and got you to fly out instead? ;>
Hot Pants : In My humble opinion, you guys have the "Great Shortstop", not another team!
oh Massarweh..Marry ME! :P
oh and "Bezzig & Lezzig" is not going down without a fight this week!
Maher aKa Zambrano
Le Freak, just put your money where your mouth is son, and i'm good to go....Get your money with you....
Mude, as I recall, I said if you guys finish above us at the END of the season, the end did not reach yet, since the Playoffs are part of the season....Therefore if we finish 2nd and you guys 3rd I win the bet, or if we finish 1st;) but for sure i wasn't talking about the Regular season, it was non sense, i made that bet with like 3 games left, knowing we were down two games behind you. There was no way i would have made such a bet on the regular season...Just worry about finishing ahead of us, when the Fat Lady Sings....
Le Freak, Don't hate the Player, Hate the game....
C U on the Field....start Swinging
Maher
I stand corrected, you did throw semi decent pitches...
Hot Pants, the season is over, Mude is about to lecture you on the difference. Play offs are not part of the season ya deecor
le freak
Fellas, Fellas, Fellas........
Rihani: 100JD for EVERY bomb Shuk drops or just the first? Just a word to the wise buddy--Let sleeping dogs lie. You don't wanna bring out the beast in Le Freak as ya'll might run out of game time watching him trot the bases.
As for the SS we don't call him "Hoover" for nothing. I choked? How ya figure? I got pulled in favor of exercising the staff (I sense smack talk here) Yeah, I did bobble a couple sure DP balls but I at least got an OUT from them.
Let's see if you guys have balls you could haul in a dump truck come Friday-- Pitch to Shukri and let him single handedly destroy your (so-called) team. There has to be some envy somewhere because IF I recall, ya'll are sporin my boy's name across YOUR chest.
PITCH TO HIM...Kitties (I can't say what I really wanna)
Tamara: Don't you owe me lunch?? Nah, I won't take food from a hundred pound gurl. Who loves ya baby??
Gator: You are still invited to OUR party...you remember the last one I'm sure.
Zaki: Believe it or not this will be the last nice thing I say to you this week, you have had a hell of a season and them red clad sissies wouldn't be where they are HAD you of not wussed out and betrayed the real CHAMPS.
Khoury: Nothin but love for ya brother. But come Friday around 2:30ish and when we cross the white line.
It's time to put up or shut up.
Brooke: For your sanity and peace of mind, well you know...JUST FOR YOU
For our boy Justin Hiester: We are GETTIN SOME.
Just to get things Clear, FOO FOO, you great last game, it was against us when you chocked...
All I can say, is I promise a Victory against the SOX....its some Easy S#@)@$&T....
Le Freak, Stock up, Stock Down, it doesn't matter; just remember the picture when you were meditating for an hour after your loss against us on Second Base... We got a nice poster for you.. Just for you to see what will happen to you again, but this time it will count much more...
Le Freak,
If I am correct this is your worst all around season... 2 losses to the teams you despise the most and 3 Hr's? I remember the days when you hit 8 HR's with the Nomads hitting 3 in one game...and we were riding high.. thats when your stock was up Le Freak...Not now...when I fall asleep watching your guys games...
Note: I wake up for your at Bat only... the rest of your team puts me to sleep with thier lethargic attitude... Ok. maybe Kevin is an exception..
O. Nomads IV No Shukri
Rihani:
I dont remember the last time the JoSox SS even fielded a ball... hell last I remember you hit the guy and he went off the field... Great SS? You know what team he is on baby.... Although he lost his arm recently...Ask Maher...lol.
Who is the Josox SS by any chance... I lost count of them switching every game because players leave the country every time...
Mude:
It seems you cannot count my friend.. If I recall correctly I went 4-5 against you guys with 4 Runs and 4 RBI's....If thats not good enough for you watch what I will do Friday... Just watch Baby...
Le Freak:
You know what...Your not gonna see any good pitches from us...You know why? Its not because your a great hitter... it because I like spreadin the Plague that is Shukri Saleh going negative on his own teamates...Love it...Total breakdown...
Plague buddy..thats what you are...Nothin but plague...
Watch it happen again. Watch.
But first of all we need to get to the final.Am I right Nomads?
O.
mude...im dying of laughter hahahahah
first of all..shukri, shut up man. You talk a lot. And no one cares. You cry about every screw up u make and if u lose u cry. GET OVER YOURSELF FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.
Since we are at war...I wanna join. Since kevin doesnt want to be nice this week, I wont either. But are you sure you guys want me to be mean haha
jk i wont be mean, I'll make u all cupcakes and u all can get along just fine.
I'll put something special in the josox cupcakes for sure hahahahaa
With all this talk about homeruns and stuff...you guys better watch out...I'm gonna hit it to amman waves hahahaha =)
Who am I kidding, I can't hit. looool
See you guys fridayyy!!!!
Rihani:
Who said your pitching anyways? We have a secret weapon ready...
Maher:
I will answer you Friday for my hand in marriage...
Kevin:
Its not envy we have for Shukri...because if it were he would be on our team... The reasoning behind it was to see the look on his face when he lost to the team he so dearly despised...
And it was worth every penny...
It might happen again... and if it does.. I will personally burn my shirt on the field... after I have entrecnhed it with the puss that will come out of your A&* the day that happens...
But first... we must beat the Slackers.... Remember them Nomads? You guys getting my jist? Slackers first... JoSox second... that is if they get to the final... :)
O.
Massarweh
No negativity on our side my friend. You can throw me anything you want, i know your pitchers are cowards, starting from Saad to Rihani. Walk me. Your own team expressed their disgust at this cowardly act last time.
Le Freak
Are the Nomads and JoSox scheduled to play in the Tournament?
All you guys making assumptions about who will be in the championship game need to remove the crack pipe from in between your lips and snap back to reality.
The Slackers, with a full roster, absolutely trounced both the Nomads and JoSox. And that team finished in a tie for first place. They might have been the #1 seed, but they were missing their best batter (Yazan) and their best defender (Nader) in the tiebreaker.
And they almost beat the Nomads in the other game, with one woman tied behind their back.
The Trojans were missing their pitcher last Friday, for crying out loud. Aside from that game, the difference in their games this season has been less than ONE run.
Even Bezzig & Lezzig had both the Nomads and Slackers on the ropes the last two weeks.
It's wide open this season. But I would not discount the Slackers.
and Massarweh
how can i hit anything when i walk most of the time...
le freak
Le Freak:
Its called strategy... not cowardice... and it worked...well. at least once.. lol
Mude:
I fully agree with you as I have expressed in my previous comments...
If I remember correctly... we lost in the first round of the playoffs last season... nothing to be pround about...
Like I said.. it is Slackers first... then the JoSox... IF they beat the Trojans.. or whoever is in that Final, second... of course I say again... if we beat the Slackers...
Nomads down two starters is nothing to be bragging about.
It is a fine line we tread on... between trash talking and getting ahead of ourselves...
We talk shit about JoSox.. but dont forget the Slackers... I dont think they even check this blog anyways...
Walid if your out there...Keep on screaming man... I love it...By far the most entertaining aspect of playing the Slackers.
O.
Oh and Mude... WHY THE HELL IS IT SHOWING ONLY 7 COMMENTS ON THE BLOG!!!! for crying out loud man.. we have a record to break...
O.
Rihani: Choked? I came off a 14 hour flight, went home and showered and cae back to the park...any of YOU done that?
It was a regular season game...I got caught up in the hype. It won't happen again. You will see a pitcher who makes every pitch count, and that starts with the Trojans vs Bezzig-Lezzig winner.
IF we play in the Finals you will see a whole different plan of attack then you did in the Regular Season game guaranteed.
Mude: Thank you for fixing it...
I have one request... can I get a "Blogmaster" icon next to my name like yours man?
Please? I just wanna be like mike....(AkA You)
Oh and it would be nice to have some Tourney commentary/projections/some creative crap up on the blog before Midnight Thursday night...
The Commentary tally cant keep riding on me my friend...Where we at so far 30 something?
And the saga continues..
Thanks Friend.
O.
80 in ONE day?
Can I get a witness???
Oh, the Slackers have checked in already, and believe me, they're looking in right now.
Massarweh...you just beat me to the punch about not counting out the Slackers. Smart.
My screen shows 28 comments and counting. Try hitting refresh or adding a question mark to the URL in your address bar.
We'll have to start all over, though, as the Tourney preview, complete with Ziggy & Schwa's predictions, is coming tonight. (Which qualifies as "before Thursday at midnight," right?)
Don't count the Slackers out...they come with their own music...kinda sweet if ya ask me.
Is Rocky on the active list this week?
Gator: I want BROWNIES, a whole frikkin tupperware thing of em, can ya hook a brother up?
Foo Foo:
AMEN Brotha... there is your witness....
Oh and speaking of game plan... Please, Please, Please Bring Shukri in From RF to Pitch to a girl (Akher Ma3amir Allah) and you go Catch and Maha goes wherever the hell she goes I loved that freakshow... that was great...
No seriously....It was a well defined effective plan of attack...the likes of Sun Tzu... If we see more of that Fri against anyone.. I am sure you guys will succeed just because of that...That was a great plan man... Good job. Keep strategizing.
O.
Sheesh...I can't keep up with you guys. This is #38.
Massarweh...Are you making fun of that bit of strategy?
The important question is: Who's hosting the After Party this season?
We should have our party as close to the Dead Sea as possible.
The first person who can tell me why the Dead Sea will win a prize: The first EVER Amman Softball League trading card, featuring the person who answers correctly. You will have your photo, bio and accomplishments featured on it, and I will post it on the Slogs.
Mude:
Answer #1
Because thats where Homo's originated from.. which describes the JoSox strategy against our one girl?
O.
Mude:
Answer #2:
Because its so damn hot? Like Le Freak in his white wife beater tang top? I got that comment from someone on your team by the way... and it wasnt a female...
O.
Mude:
Answer #3:
Because the Dead "C" represents the handover of Massarweh's Captain duties of the Nomads to Mr. Khoury and you want to honor him?
O.
I can tell this blog is getting really heated and we've still got 4 more days to go to championship day. Looks like we've yet to see what's really gonna be thrown around in here from here until then.
Kevin,
No problem, I know the decent convo's we'll have with be off the field, regardless of the intensity on the field, especially from now until this Friday. Or like you've said, before "crossing the white line." Thanks for what you said though, always good stuff coming out of you, putting aside the trash talk on the mound haha I'm glad I stuck to my roots, Nomad at heart no matter what. All in all, you've got yourself together on that mound most of the time, at least we see more consistency from you than any other pitcher in the league.
Massarweh,
I'm gonna object about the 0-4 and vouch for giving you credit, lots more than whats been given to you. Our infield would pretty much be incomplete had it not been for you, guaranteed. Like Mude mentioned, there's always someone who seems to give 110%, and it doesn't have to be behind the plate for those of you who seem to think that its the #1 priority of the game. You rocked out there, you take a beating on that field and the Nomads are all backing you up, especially this Friday.
Hot Pants,
You really know how to throw fuel in a flame don't you man?!?! Jesus, I've never seen someone push so many buttons or talk so much trash on this blog since you came along. First I thought it was Massarweh, but I think I'm mistaken.
Mude,
Dunno about you, but I'm definitely bring this song to the field on Friday, and its dedicated to everyone from the Nomads, here's some lyrics to give you a hint:
We didn't start the fire
It was always burning
Since the world's been turning
We didn't start the fire
Though we did ignite it
But we tried to fight it!!!!
Hahahahaha, I can just imagine people's reaction when they hear that. Like I told you before, got a good collection for the games this Friday, should add some spice to the whole day.
Zaki
Nomads Baby, Nomads!!!
Mude:
Answer #4:
Because we just want to take a break and get away from the tough busy stressful life of the city... cause we are all wannabe investment bankers in NYC?
O.K that was a stupid one.. just checking if you are with me...
The real answer #4:
Because it is the lowest point on earth meaning that there is higher Atmospheric pressure making a true "Bezzig"-with lots of Mucus-"Lazzig" to any specific human being... which I will allow upon myself if Bezzig and Lezzig win it all?
O.
omg loooooooo massarweh...seriously u rock with your comments i swear.
hmmm brownies...ok when u lose, ill bake u a batch so u can eat up that depression.
=)
dead C. That better not be the reason, I'll kick all the josoxs butts!! no one talks about Big O like that lol
(i got yo backkkk) hehe
F*#&$ me in th goat a$$, hahahaha 42 comments in one day?!?! Massarweh, this thing is gonna go beyond 150 come Friday, GUARANTEED hahaha
Mude,
I told you I wanted to host the party, pool party / bbq as I said in my text. Let me know if everybody is up for it. Its not close to the Dead Sea like you mentioned, but hell with it, why not.
My input
Answer #4
Because the humidity encountered when closer to the Dead Sea helps "exfoliate", and we've got alot of "kitties" as Kevin calls it, who are going to wanna do that in the post-season after they finish with their Fine and Estrogen.
Wild guess but oh well, just as wild of a guess as Massarweh's corny ass Dead "C" crap haha
Zaki
Nomads Forever
Damn, correction for me as well since Massarweh is replying so damn fast, mine is then considered Answer #5
Zaki
Nomads Baby
Zaki: You will see a whole different pitcher come Friday IF the "Dual In The Desert" comes true.
The JoSox need to take care of business, and the Nomads have to as well but until then I hope ya'll get carp in yer tunnel.
Ghadeer has the funniest answer, but you're all wrong. And Massarweh is out of chances. If you're new to these trivia questions, here are the facts:
- Only one answer per person. After that, you're done. (If you've answered already, I'll delete any future answers. That'll hurt the record-breaking effort.)
- Brooke is not allowed to answer, even though she got it right immediately, and without any hints.
But y'all can have a hint: Read the damn post. ;)
Mude:
My answer to your trivia question is....The Dead Sea because....
A) nothing lives in it (I.E. Leeches)
B) In America we use SALT to kill the leech (I.E. Blood sucker)
I want my card in Hyroglyphics please
FooFoo
Le Freak will be leaving Jordan this Saturday. His freak duties are needed in Ga, the Freak State. He apologizes for not throwing the season grill out at Freak Mansion this year.
Aint no party like a Freak party.
Ms. Freakalot
hahahah fooooffoooo!!!!! u have the best answer, by far.
soooo lonnggg fareee welllllll shukri...dont let the ball hit u on the way out! =)
jk, ull be missed!! who else are we going to make fun of when u leave? well find a victim to pick on haha =)
DING-DING-DING! WE HAVE A WINNER!
Kevin's answer is right: We should have the After Party as close to the Dead Sea as possible because the Leech won't dare to go near all that salt.
But Brooke is upset, and rightfully so, since she got the answer straight away. So Kevin & Brooke will both get a card.
Kevin: What the hell are Hyroglyphics? Do you mean hieroglyphics, as in ancient Egyptian writing, or with a hologram, like the newer sports cards?
Anyway, I can't do either. We're on a budget here, man. (Just ask Ghadeer!)
If anyone wants pants like "Hot Pants" lemme know I am sure I can hook ya up with something sexay.
I got 3 pairs of Mediums that will fit up to about a 34" waist.
hahahaha ya..ehm ehm...people need to pay up.
Mude who will be umping the FInal???
Please don't tell me Maher......this guy decides his call sometimes from your scary voice;) We need someone totaly neutral, like an Egyptian guy from the gas station....who doesn't know jack...
I do have to admit that our Journey to the finals is not an easy one... The Slackers can hit, but they have to fix up their defense..........
I do agree that Willy does bring out the freak in him out there... I love the Screaming....he does it with all his heart....doesn't leave it in...
Massarweh...who every the secret weapon is, it better work...I just want to hold the Damn Trophy...
Damn, Hot Pants. If all you want to do is hold the trophy, come on over. Zaki got to fondle it while we celebrated at Champions after the winter season.
Touching her is free. Holding her will only break your heart. Taking her home will cost you...because it's a long way to the top.
hahaha mude!
remember that night at champions omgosh lol....everyone got beer poured on them
No worries Gader, havent given you people a thought
Le Freak
Uh... #44...
What the hell was that Midget Story all about? Are you high man? Cause you must be trippin...
O.
Admit it Massarweh you laughed like hell.
He might be that ringer you need to put you guys over the top.
#44
hahahaha shukri ur a loser.
Who the hell is Ms. Freakalot?
Le Freak: I suggest we wine and dine at our preferred food establishment Fakhr Il Din if these rumours of your departure are true.
Can I get a what what?
O.
Mude:
Where the hell are our tournament projections/commentary...
Jesus man.
O.
Who is trouble?
And Who is DJ?
O.
FFS Massarweh you got 57 degrees and you can't figure out who these people are?
Trouble = Ghadeer
DJ = Maha
Sheesh even a window licker such as myself can figure this crap out.
And you got my what what on dinner with Shukri...I LOVE that place.
#44
Man...I WIN the trivia for the first time in my life and you delete my midget free t a good home...
Where's the freakin' love man, you aint gay for me anymore but you are gay for Hoov?
SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH
#44
I figured that...
I just wasnt feeling like reading all the way back and figuring shit out... I may have 57 degrees but I can be lazy sometimes...
Fakhr Il Din... Oooooohh Kubbeh nayyehh... basal.. toomeh...Oooooooooooooooh
O.
I think the Midget ad should have stayed. I was actually gonna start the bids from my end, FooFoo...$10 bucks for your midget cool?
Freak,
Off to the Dirty South eh?!? To the ATL? Hotlanta? you know the rest. All the best to ya, raise the roof over there or whatever it is you prefer, without going into details lol
Mude,
The beer pouring is on us this time, just make sure you're ready for a cold one!!! The fondling of the trophy was only preparation for how its gonna feel in our hands this season. Move b%@!$, there's a bunch Red Desert Dwellers coming through!
Hey remind everyone when you get the chance to get their songs ready that they want either for their team, in between innings, etc...Get the feeling it should pump everybody up pretty good and really get the hype going Tourney day.
Zaki
Nomads Baby, Nomads
Massarweh im down. .definitely down for some fakher el din. what what
Trouble must be a coward, easy to talk and call me a loser behind an anonymous name.
Le Freak
OK Here is my tournament preview (not the smack talking side but the serious side)
B&L- This team just doesn't seem to put it all together for the whole game. I have seen them play just a couple times, and they seem to do ok for 2-3 innings and then the flood gates open.
Keys to success: Cut down the errors, pitchers need to throw strikes, and of course scoring alot of runs wouldn't hurt.
Trojans- Probably the most dangerous team in the tournament. Everyone expects the JoSox, Slackers, and Nomads to be there but the Men in Black may surprise a few people.
Keys to success: Pitching, Fielding, and not letting other teams take extra bases on throws all over the field.
Nomads- The most trash talking squad in the tournament and they can never back it. I am sure they will come in brash and cocky after thrashing the JoSox 3 weeks ago but what's done is done.
Keys to success: Hitting...with missing two of the better hitters in their line up, the middle and bottom of the lineup will have to produce, if not...Fire Up The Grill.
Slackers: This team as always is strictly offensive. Defense is just a place to stand until it's their turn to bat. The Slackers were missing a couple of their best hitters in the tie breaker game, one of which is their best outfielder.With Willy gone for the tourney it might be a silent Slacker team unless Rocky decides to re-join the team.
Key to success: Defense
JoSox: What can you say about these guys (OK I will be unbiased). This team doesn't rebuild it reloads. They have seemed to have shored up the defensive issues they were having during the season and the hitting seems to be hitting it's peak. By far the best OF in the league and the best SS in the league hands down.
Keys to success: Focus
And there you have my unbiased opinion of the tournament.
I forgot to name the champion didn't I?
Hint: Green & White trimmed in Black.
After the tournament I will post my all tournament team and MVP for the tournament and the season.
#44
Name never was anonymous hahaha like FooFoo said, a window licker can figure that out
Getting really close to breaking that record I see, and we're not even past Tuesday yet, damn I sense alot of adrenaline, hype, hostility, energy, and whatever else is gonna be present on the field this Friday. Should be interesting. Slackers will definitely have a voice, no doubt about that. Advice to any of the umpires, DO NOT EJECT WALID WHATEVER YOU DO, WE LOVE THE SCREAMING!
Zaki
Nomads Baby, Nomads
shukri ur a hmaar. ITS OBVIOUS ITS ME. READ THE BLOGS. I'm obviously not a coward for calling you a cry baby...if u cant handle it, cry about it.
foofoo...looooool winder licker is your new name.
You know what, thinking about it, and how exciting its going to be, Im worried of how to fall asleep on Thursday night.... Well the party should do it:)
Kevin, hopefully we will put our money where our mouth is...We have to back it up this time...no room for errors...Im just glad that we wont have people toked up before the game;) I don't mean to mention any names hahah...
Hey JoSox, watch out for one of your outfielders, he might do you guys like he did us last year...
hahaahahha rihani, your my idol.
i meant to say window not winder. hahahaha
Don't worry about our Outfielders Rihani...Game faces will be on for them guys.
You just worry about pitching to Shuk...unless you are going to be a kitty and walk him.
Karma will be a female dog is all I have to say.
Hahaha we don't want Karma coming around and biting anybody in the rear, am I right FooFoo?!
Everybody just needs to focus on doing their job out there Friday and its all good after that. Looks like its gonna get pretty rocky though with everybody barking at each other. Should be pretty entertaining
Zaki
Nomads Forever
Massarweh: Try to stay focused. YOU wanted to keep this post going to break the comments record. I won't post a new one until you finish that goal.
(Which would be the first time Massarweh actually finishes something in this league.)
Next comment ties the record.
Moderation is back on to make sure the next couple of comments are worthy.
3 more days till the tourney and we've already tied the record for the last blog...which brings me to say I can only imagine the amount of trash talk and guns blazing come Thursday!
Let the bashing begin
Zaki
Nomads Forever
no trash talk from me i just wish all the teams good luck
zoubi 23
Comment #80 was worthy? Haahaahaa...
It's Hump Day....T minus 50 hours and counting for the first pitch thrown in the 2008 King of the Desert Classic....
I think I am coming down with the sickness
And now its brocken....congrats...
Let the Trash begin...
Mude here you go:
Comment #81. Massarweh breaking the record himself.
Here are my tournament projections come Friday:
B&L: Can't field. Can't hit. But love to play the game. I envy them.
Trojans:
Take out Bouchane, Saif and the other American dudes bat, and the Trojans got nothing. Laith does make a play though every once in a while. Their selectivity on swinging at pitches like women will get them no where.
Nomads:
What can I say.... Truley the most trash talking team in the tournament who cant back it up. More than often fails to keep a huge lead. Breaks down in one inning and cant bounce back. Players try to do things they simply cant.
If I had one piece of advice for this team I would say focus, hit and be mentally tough day in day out. The skill is there. The mental power to get it done is lacking.
Slackers:
Offensive superpower. Defensive dwarf. All you need to do to beat this team is to hit it hard and on the ground. The rest will happen easily. Sadly, the Nomads have failed to do this more than once.
JoSox:
Most organized and focused team in the tournament, but by far the most BORING team with no motivation whatsoever ...exception Kevin...
When they reload, they reload, but somehow they manage to reload with players nobody wants...which in my opinion is the reasoing behind thier lethargic game face. They got no team continuity... Which does ring my bell at all.
Best SS? I have never seen him play so I cannot answer. We all know who the best SS in this league is... dont we Nomads? Mude... Why not have a vote? Like you did with the leach? That would be much more entertaining...than Kevins ass kissing...
Massarweh?
???Or this someone I have never seen play...
Nomads Baby. Nomads....
Now can we have our tourney projections?
Mude... I had the record breaking comment... but now you have moderation back.... this is officially comment #82 if it is posted....
Give me a break with your comment moderation... I think we have been polite so far...Post it man Post it..
O.
Hot Pants
My lebanese adversary, ya deeecor, toking or not, drinking or not, I can still play your Nomads No Shukri under the table any day of the week.
Lets see, a good number of you guys are just plain overweight who have had serious injuries to knees and hamstrings (hint, FAT sucks to carry around)
Some of you boys are just plain small and thin, small people are no threat, small people were put on this earth to move out of the way of big people. shuu..shuu
And its tue, some of you lads went to the Little League World Series with us, but that doesnt mean you ever had talent, its just means that you could run without tripping and be the supporting cast for players like me, Massarweh, Gustafson.
so Rihani, I can out-run, out-field, out-chase, out-hit, and out-drink your precious Nomads No Shukri. And I also look good in uniform.
Le Freak (MVP, 2 time ASL Champion, 2 time HR King)
Rihani:
I dunno if you are fornicating with Maher or being serious, but Maher does a HELL of a job calling the dish.
As a pitcher he is one of the most CONSISTENT umpires there at the plate, others do a good job but Maher is one of the best.
As you know we only have a small handfull of people who ump for us and we should be gracious to them that they take the time out of their schedules to put up with all the BS that happens during a game and not knock them and slam them for a missed call or blown call.
Bad calls happen every game but they seem to be steadily getting less and less and yes even our team has seen a couple bad calls.
So PLEASE watch what you say about Maher and other umpires as they may be reading this and just might remember the comments made on this blog--I hope it won't happen but leave the umps out of it.
#44
Are you kidding me Mude? The record breaking comment came from someone who doesnt want to trash talk... WOW How exciting and how worthy... what a bunch of BS...
Anyways... What do you say to having a vote on who is the Best SS in the League....
I would have it as follows:
B&L SS Name
Trojans SS: Name
Nomads SS: Name
Slackers SS: Name
JoSox SS: No Name....cause they keep changing every game day...
O.
Damn, no reason to cry about it son... I never said, that Maher doesn't do a good Job, I also do think that he is one of the best out there especially on pitch calls.. And we do need to thank all the umps that give from their time...
But lets be real, and think hard about it, if we were palyin you guys in the FInals, and lets say Maher was umping, if a play is very close to call, but can't really decide what to call, i'm sure it will go to your favore....So not only does the Tie go to the runner, but the tie for any call goes to the JOSOX when Maher is Umping ;)
Maher you know I have nothing but love for you....
Hey whatever it was, it was obviously worthy enough. But since the record was just broken, Mude lets have that moderation off again and let the boys play, come on!
Zaki
Nomads Forever
Record shattered. Moderation off. Thanks to Zoubi for breaking the record it with a classy comment.
Check the latest post here:
http://www.ammansoftball.blogspot.com/?
Massarweh:
Do I need to remind you how The Traitors won the last championship game against you guys?
I believe Virginia Diaz hit a 40 hop ground ball to SS (I won't mention any names here Massarweh) which went harmlessly through the Nomads SS wickets (again NOT mentioning ANY names Massarweh)and gave The Traitors a 22-21 win goming back from what was it 17 run deficit?
Remind me how you guys were up 19-2 going into the top of the 3rd Inning and scored 2 harmless runs in your last 4 at bats...hen to back all that you guys bow out in the 1st round in the winter tourney.
Let's hope history doesn't repeat itself from the last 2 tournament appearances.
I love you guys, without you the league would be lame.
Kevin: Allow me to correct you. I was actually hoping for a Nomads win in that championship game. To date, it was the cleanest-played, best-umped Tourney game we've ever had. John Manning & Andrea Brusseau called a flawless game, and both teams played with tremendous sportsmanship.
The Traitors (AKA Abu JoSox) were down 19-1 (not 19-2), so it was an 18-run deficit (not 17) heading into the bottom of the 3rd inning. (Traitors were the home team.)
Karma does not like empty trash talk, especially when the self-proclaimed best SS can't remember watching another SS play, even though that other SS has been in the league for FOUR SEASONS now.
So Karma might just post some video of the Nomads-Traitors championship game. Karma just might...
Yes there was a tremendous amount of sportsmanship that game, alot of respect for each other and the game.
I still give them their due after the game but during the game they are just another team.
I remember the umping that game, you didn't even know they were there, there was no whining about calls, just a strait up well played game.
I even apologized to Shukri's Mom for walking him late in the game--she was there to watch her son drop bombs, I fed him a couple early on.
Well played game indeed, everything about that game kept both the players and everybody watching on their toes.
Really curious to see what this tourney is gonna bring, hopefully a rematch between the blood brothers and a full-on fired-up game.
FooFoo,
Keep Mr. Karma away from me, we already discussed this lol
Zaki
Nomads Forever
This Short stop talk has brought back memories of a game that still hurts, it hurts because I personally still feel let down by my teammates (at the time). I have heard the "Nomads" and others say it was Massarweh's short stop error that ended the game - no it wasnt. Massarweh got us to the final, injured, battered, and almost broken - I know cause I pumped pain killers into his system.
That game was lost because the Nomads fell aprt. Because when I was walked intentionally twice, no one picked upm the slack and brought the RBIs home.
The outfield let a few balls pass by.
And keep one thing in mind Nomads, of those 19 runs we scored in the first few two innnings or so, about 8 were errors - half of you would have been thrown out - you got lucky.
Le Freak
You are right Shuk, Massarweh was all beat up and could barely move, that dude has the heart of a lion and I will always respect him for what I saw that day, hell I respect him anyways.
Look forward to our last games together as teammates. Funny how I was the one giving you all the advice and tips and now it's the other way around. You can be on my team any day, any year dog.
Let's go out and get tis done on Friday and go celebrate the only way we know how.
Cheers Brother
No use pointing fingers really since its already been said, whats done is done.
I'm not even gonna waste my time and go into how I've already mentioned that the team realized what its mistakes were and we're better as an entire team now than we ever were regardless of the wins and losses throughout the season. The Nomads are picking up AND backing up for each other, no doubt about it, the effort shows it, the numbers do, everything...you name it.
Sorry to break it to you, but why on earth would we feel enthusiastic about picking up slack for a so called "teammate" who doesn't care and is blazed as all hell out there? We'll give effort to try and make up for someone who's giving some effort at the same time. A few balls eh? Try 4 intentionally dropped balls and not even looking back while other outfielders are making up for that.
This game doesn't revolve around satisfying one player or picking up for one player, and the Nomads sure as hell won't let that be their policy either.
Massarweh put in his share and did an awesome job at it. But I'm just gonna say this once again, had he have had the nerve to throw you out of the game from when the bats flew, the balls dropped out there, and the addition of a "so called" Nomad to the stands, we would have been luckier not just lucky lol
We're a better team than we ever were believe it or not, so whatever the outcome is Friday we'll end the season saying that. I know for a fact we've kept our heads up no matter what the game situation...lets face it, its easier to keep your head up when you don't have to duck in the dugout ;)
Zaki
Nomads Baby, NOMADS!
Karma...Karma...Karma...
It's coming for YOU
P.S. Nevertheless, we still luv ya Shuk and you know that lol
I for one have a man crush on Shuk, Hoove, Mude and most of all Majali.
Oh yeah Tiny, Maher AND Jawad.
Oh...and my whole team,and Stitch, gawd I can't forget Stitch.
My tournament predictions....
Trojans 16 Bezzig & Lezzig 6
Nomads 17 Slackers 15
JoSox 27 Trojans 8
You saw it here FIRST......
FooFoo come on man, you tryin to rock the cradle or something?! you're something haha think I'm developing a crush on you myself so don't forget about me somewhere in there lol I think the entire softball league is about to come out of the closet thanks to Massarweh starting the trend hahaha
Zaki
(yours forever haha)
Nomads Baby, Nomads!
Zaki
Agina, i repeat myself..i made it clear that I was doing jack that game. I gave my all all season long, and you guys came short. I decided to sit back and have you guys "win" the game, which you guys didnt. As for your four dropped balls, they were two.
and one more thing, im just better than you guys
Le Freak
That's my boy right there...
O'Canada eh Shuk??
HaaHaaHaa
You know what Shuck, I'm sick of hearing you say that about my teammates....
I will challenge you to a stats game this Friday, your stats vs My stats, Mude please do post them under no circumstances........Whatever happens, even if shuck or I Chock, and not perform well....I'm good to go....
Shuck, and if I think I have better stats then you, trust me you don't want to look at Zaki's or Massarweh's, you won't even be in our league... and please this is not only hitting, this is with Fielding as well, Errors, RBI, Runs, Hits, you know the whole deal...
Shuk
Not gonna stretch this out too long but admitting to your mistakes doesn't come along with throwing the blame on the rest of the team, then its not really considered manning up to begin with. Sitting back to watch us win?! Thats about the funniest joke I've heard all year, I think thats the MaryJane talking thats still in your system from that day.
2 you say huh? I think you should consider taking math again while doing your MBA, might help a bit.
It doesn't surprise me that you throw in a comment like that by the way, only you would say that haha IF you were better than us, I don't think sitting on second base supports that claim, shaking hands to a good game might.
Zaki
Nomads Baby
Rihani:
I will take that as a side bet cuz Shuk's gonna play TWO games as opposed to ya'll being "ONE & DONE"
Just like the Winter. Ya'll better get Doctor's appointments to check out yer "gag reflex".
Gotta go....some of us have PRACTICE to get to.
Play nice and love each other.
In the mean time I can't wait to hear from Ms. Freak A Lot...God Blessed South Dakota.
One last thing Rihani:
How good are your reflexes?
:)
The middle's open
FooFoo and Mude:
I will say this...
You play with a torn hamstring...a sprained ankle... a torn shoulder... play three games in a row... not to mention hitting the winning hit in the semi finals...Coaching a team and playing...delivering day in and day out every damn friday... and your SS can come talk to me...other than that.. I dont even hear him talking on this blog...and nor should you.. For all I know you cant even field a 3 mile an hour ground ball that is hit straight to you... So I wouldnt be talking and living through other people.. who nobody but you and your lame ass team of nobody's know about...
I am still down for a vote.
And for that matter put up the vote for the Rihani Shukri challenge...
I said we would break the 100 comment barrier... and we did. Beat that.
Thank you all.
Nomads All the Way Baby... All the Way.
O.
Bring em all day Big K...I'll keep that in mind..thanks :)
See you guys tomorrow...
FooFoo:
So you made your score projections... What about the final... FREIND?
Or do you beleive in that Karma B.S. too....If you did.. you would put us champions.. if I understand you correctly...yes?
O.
FooFoo
You're down right dirty you know that?! hahaha guess that's why we love you so much, those double meaning comments of yours that never stop comin lol Don't worry we're all being nice, each in his own way.
I see the temperature of this blog far exceeded the last 80 comment one we had, not such a bad thing after all haha
Massarweh, easy tiger, you got the Nomads and whoever else backing you up giving you credit for all that stuff you mentioned.
Looks like everybody is ready to go Friday, gonna be a riot out there come Friday morning.
Zaki
Nomads Forever
OMGGGGGG SHUT UP SHUKRIIIII UR SO FULL OF UR SELF...JUMP OFF A CLIFF. SERIOUSLY
Wow, Coach Massarweh needs to get a blog!
Cowboy, I couldn't get that link, where was it?
YAY MUDE! Sounds like an exciting, colorful season. :)
Thanks, Kinzi! Congrats on the new laptop. Niyyalik 3ala asdiqa'ik!
Massarweh needs to get a blog that is handwritten in invisible ink. It's the only way to keep his volume down. ;)
Here's the link to the photos of Jordanian kids playing softball (from NBC):
http://www.nbcolympics.com/softball/photos/galleryid=121139.html
And whoever wrote the "Nomads will choke" garbage, please go choke on a large chicken bone. Deleted!
dam what was the comment deleted. it was probably that guy on ur team. What's his name?
=)
already forgotten =) and after saturday he will only be history.
(finally)
CHOKE ON IT.
FYI...AMMAN SOFTBALL LEAGUE IS ON THE RADIO ON 102.5 LISTEN IN TOMORROW, HE IS ANNOUNCING OUR GAMES ON FRIDAY!!YAYYY!!
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