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Post by Rba coach on Apr 15, 2019 20:11:09 GMT -5
Maryland travel is watered down. 50 travel teams. This is why Nj and VA smoke us every time. The rankings are dumb because any given team can beat any team. Until teams consolidate at 14/15u this is what you get. I am not as harsh as you tabatha but I somewhat concur having been thru this now w 17 and 16 year olds as well. Nj and va do seem to consolidate sooner and I'm seeing it in some of those squads again (tri state is a prime example this year). Folks may not like it here but it's a fact. I cannot argue it. 90 foot diamond and puberty/genetics are also great equalizers over time (for boys who are properly trained and developed thru to those ages). That said its still fun to chat and such here time to time. No harm in it. To say it's a joke I guess that's saying llws is a joke as well. Maybe it is when is grown men take it a little too far. But when done in a friendly manner it is nice to have a measuring stick to compare against and the thrill of competition is why most little boys love the game. In some ways us old dudes still have some little kid in us. In a positive way for most I hope and believe.
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Post by Baseball family on Apr 15, 2019 20:59:00 GMT -5
This is a great conversation and there's alot of great teams in Maryland but I think there needs to be some recognition to the other Shockers team. GC has them at 17-1 on the year the one lost was to Gaylor but also beat Gaylor last fall. I have seen on the site they have won a few at SATB already this year. Know some people that has witness them in action and team is legit hit from bottom to top and have some really good arms off the bump. Definitely believe team should be considered in top 10. All in all Maryland should be proud.
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Post by Baseball family on Apr 16, 2019 3:22:55 GMT -5
Hey Mr. baseball family, which kid is yours on M.a.s? Trying to lobby for a team that plays in B tournaments? Maybe Top 20, not top 10
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Post by SHOCKERS GAYLOR on Apr 16, 2019 8:37:26 GMT -5
The Mid Atlantic Shockers takes pride in putting out a good product and I think both teams (Gaylor&Lambrose) have grinded all winter to put top quality teams out on the diamond. It’s rare to have 2 high quality teams at the same age bracket in the same organization pulling from a small area. Yes I am the coach of the SHOCKERS GAYLOR. I have nothing but respect for all teams on the list and teams that are not on list .
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Post by SHOCKERS GAYLOR on Apr 16, 2019 8:41:28 GMT -5
With that said don’t care if my team is ranked 1 or 100 We play every team like they are the best! I love clean baseball, good coaching , quiet parents !!
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Post by stevesaraullo18 on Apr 16, 2019 8:45:18 GMT -5
My sons team has played both shockers teams, and yes both are quality teams, and not taking anything from Lambrose’s team, but I do think there is definitely a clear cut decisive difference in the two teams. Gaylor’s Team can flat out rake. With that said a year since playing both teams, and a lot can change with kids in a year. It was talked about last year and never came to fruition, what about a season ending 11u tourney. End of July we take the top teams in the state, run a 2 day double elimination tourney. No one can skate around anyone, your pitching will be put to the test. Teams that have 3-4 good to top end arms are out of luck because you will need a solid 6-8 arms that can give you quality innings.
If we can get enough teams to agree I think I could get it set up.
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Post by stevesaraullo18 on Apr 16, 2019 8:46:59 GMT -5
And if we do this there is no brining in guest players that haven’t played with you all year.
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Post by SHOCKERS GAYLOR on Apr 16, 2019 8:52:52 GMT -5
I agree !! Let’s do it , since we do LL all stars my team is not available until August. SHOCKERS GAYLOR SHOCKERS LAMBROSE MID STATE MAVERICKS MID ATLANTIC SHOW TEAM LEGIT are the teams that I have access to get to show up to play.
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Post by SHOCKERS GAYLOR on Apr 16, 2019 8:56:45 GMT -5
Like I’ve said before I can possibly get it set up to play at SATB.
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Post by SHOCKERS GAYLOR on Apr 16, 2019 8:59:16 GMT -5
Mike Gaylor 4434971841 Maxitty@gmail.com 11u Mid Atlantic Shockers (GAYLOR)
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Post by stevesaraullo18 on Apr 16, 2019 9:03:17 GMT -5
Are those teams listed from Maryland?
I think we do a central location as SATB is hotels for every team but 1.
LakeShore Shockers Olney RBA Tide Gambrills Mid Maryland Mid Atlantic red Sox Hcyp(A) Delmarva Aces
Any other teams that should be added?
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Post by stevesaraullo18 on Apr 16, 2019 9:03:49 GMT -5
Where’s the team legit from? Are they a good team?
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Post by stevesaraullo18 on Apr 16, 2019 9:04:59 GMT -5
Would also love to put an all Maryland team together and go play in a PG down in VA in the fall!
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Post by DHicks on Apr 16, 2019 9:07:30 GMT -5
Would also love to put an all Maryland team together and go play in a PG down in VA in the fall! We did this for 13u last year and it was a success. One or two organizers, 2-3 coaches, 12 players that are two-way players. PG tournaments require arms.
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Post by 11u fan on Apr 16, 2019 9:30:41 GMT -5
What’s up with the md crush team that you said Steve pretty much dominated you through 5 innings, where did they come from, are they a new team??, is this a team that could be invited??
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