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So Cal Bombers sign Darrell Tilley

Friday, December 8th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

The So Cal Bombers are pleased to announce the signing of pitcher Darrell Tilley for the 2007 season. Already boasting a stellar pitching duo of Sean Whitten and Tony Peeples, the Bombers are thrilled to add the hard throwing Canadian to the staff.

In 2006 Tilley threw for the Bloomington Stix at the ISC WT and had a strong performance that boasted one of the top strikeout/inning ratio’s (1.65) and with Whitten gives the Bombers two of only 10 pitchers clocked at 81+ MPH at the tournament.

Coach McGiffin:

“Darrell is a bit of a hidden gem and we’re excited to add that potential to our staff. He throws as hard as anyone in the world and having faced him a couple of times last year, we have first hand knowledge that he has great stuff beyond just velocity. With more support and less innings, we think he’ll take his place among the top throwers in the world this year.

With Darrell and Sean our staff now has two of the hardest throwers in the ISC and with the leadership of Team USA veteran Tony Peeples, who compliments them fully with great stuff and a bulldog approach, we’re very excited about the depth and quality of our pitching staff. We may be underrated in this regard going into the season but we believe in these guys and their ability to get people out. I think we’ll prove early on, we have the arms to make the run.”

Leaving two spots for last minute fill-ins, Tilley’s addition sets the So Cal Bomber roster for 2007 as follows:

1. Darren Box C/OF
2. Mike Butler INF
3. Greg “Scrappy” Crawford OF
4. Nate Devine OF/INF
5. Chad Ghostkeeper C/OF
6. Adam Lalonde OF
7. Albert Mendibles INF
8. Raymundo Parra INF/OF
9. Tony Peeples P
10. Steve Pinocchio INF
11. Jason Porto OF
12. Evan Potskin OF/INF
13. Landy Rodriguez C/INF
14. Marc Santillano INF
15. Darrell Tilley P
16. Sean Whitten P

Kelly McGiffin Head Coach
Rob Shick Coach
Cesar Rodriguez Asst. Coach
Ralph Trejo Jr. General Manager
Ralph Trejo Sr. Owner

Cesar Rodriguez
cesarrodriguez@sbcglobal.net

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Grey Sox Invite Opponents to Vancouver

Friday, November 24th, 2006


VANCOUVER, BC – The Vancouver Grey Sox Open Level Mens FP Club are seeking interest from possible opponents who are willing to travel to Vancouver, BC to play a 4 game super series during the upcoming 2007 season. Openings currently exist for weekends in June and July, with games to be played at South Memorial Park in Vancouver. In exchange for a team’s willingness to travel to Canada’s West Coast the Grey Sox organization is prepared to subsidize travel and accommodation expenses.

We kindly ask that interested parties make contact with our organization via email at vancouverchallenge@hotmail.com

Larry Kancs
President
Vancouver Grey Sox

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So Cal Bombers sign Rodriguez & Lalonde

Thursday, November 23rd, 2006

From Al’s Fastball

YUCAIPA, CA – The So Cal Bombers are pleased to announce the signings of Landy Rodriguez and Adam Lalonde for the 2007 season. Rodriguez is a current, and Lalonde a former, member of the USA National team and played last season with the NY Patsy club in the ISC World Tournament.

At the recent Pan Am Qualifier event, Rodriguez hit .294 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI, while leading the USA team with a .725 slugging percentage. He also hit .500 in the WT with a homerun and 2 RBI.

Lalonde is one of the games fastest players and has a combined average of .282 over the past two WT with 5 HR’s, and is widely regarded as one of the best defensive CF’s in softball. Adam is very familiar with many of the Bombers players and management, having helped them win a NAFA WT in 2004.

Head Coach Kelly McGiffin said he’s excited about these two additions and the Bomber’s roster as a whole.

“Going into the off season, one of our main goals was to add some hitters to the middle of our order and this really tops off that accomplishment. We’ve added key components like Potskin, Santillano and Crawford; and these additions really solidify our attack. Landy provides us another bat to complement the heart of the order and makes for a strong and deep offensive lineup.

Adding Lalonde to the top of our order allows us to use Ghostkeeper’s bat in other spots further solidifying the overall lineup. And with Lalonde and Pinocchio, it gives us what may be the two fastest men in softball.

Defensively we are very solid up the middle with deep catching (Ghostkeeper, Box & Rodriguez); great speed and gloves at middle infield (Butler and Pinocchio) and of course in CF (Lalonde). And our corners in both the outfield and infield are solid with any combination of Rodriguez, Mendibles, Devine, Porto, Santillano, Crawford, Parra and Potskin.

These two players give us great experience at the highest level and individuals that we think add value on and off the field.”

So Cal’s ownership, staff and players welcome Landy and Adam to the Bombers and look forward to a great 2007 season.

Cesar Rodriguez – So Cal Bombers
cesarrodriguez@sbcglobal.net

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Si Senor Golf Tourney Fundraiser, Nov 18 – AZ

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

[Tubac, AZ] – The Si Senor fastball team is hosting golf tournament #40 in Tubac, Arizona. The date is Nov.18. Entry fee is $60.00 with a carne asada afterward at Cliff’s Place.

Contact Herb at (520) 398-2397.
HerbWisdom(at)webtv.net

See also Herb’s note after the jump.
California Player sponsorship
(more…)

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Team Rainey’s Run Comes to an End

Monday, November 6th, 2006

Team Rainey, one of California’s premier franchises, will not be taking the field in 2007, shuttering their operations after an eight year run, including the last five at the game’s highest level, ISC World Tournament competition. The reason, as is the case so often at the upper levels, is the inability to secure sufficient financial backing. The announcement is official, coming from the team office. Watch the Morning Brief for more information and background.

Some reader reactions, posted at the California section of the Fastpitchwest Forum:

Sledgehammer22:

Reading the news of Team Rainey’s fold has come as a huge surprise to the California fastpitch scene. It is a sad day for the fastpitch world to lose such a hard working, class act of a team. Team Rainey has not only helped revitalize the California fastpitch scene, they have secured a place in history with their ability to put a lower budget team together that makes waves in the ISC World Tournament. I would personally like to thank Team Rainey executives for giving me the opportunity to play with them as well as the opportunity to learn from what they have done…..which is play as a TEAM and win as a TEAM. They will be missed as a team that brings both fans and a competitive spirit every weekend.

(click link above to read the entire post and more)

Fireman00:

I just wanted to put in my two cents about the recent news concerning Team Rainey. The core of this team is what this game is all about. Friends who play a game and have a great time doing it, not to mention that they are pretty damn good at it!!!! All players and teams should be so lucky. They took over at the ISC were the Bucks left off and had a great run. Like Sledge was saying, a budget team who ran with the big dogs and played well. Rod, Roy, Tony, and all the others, thank you for a couple of great seasons. The tournaments we went to were awesome, especially the ISC. It doesn’t get any better than that! I know you guys will still be playing somewhere, so good luck in 2007.

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Bombers Sign Marc Santillano

Monday, October 30th, 2006

From Al’s Fastball:

Bombers Sign Santillano to replace Ormsby

The So Cal Bombers have signed their third PRAWN of the off-season for 2007, in infielder Marc Santilliano.

The California native earned PRAWN status this past summer after hitting .429 at the ISC World Championships with Portland. Santilliano joins Evan Potskin and Greg Crawford as PRAWN additions to the So Cal roster and provides another solid hitter in an already solid lineup. So Cal has room for two more PRAWNS should they choose to use them for 2007.*

“Being from California, Marc is quite well known to our team and a friend with many of our players, so we know heÂ’’ll fit very well into the group. In terms of his on-field contribution, well
he’s just a tremendous hitter with power and will provide us an even tougher ‘one through nine’ line-up. Marc really adds value in a lot of ways and our team is really starting to shape up nicely for next season” says Coach McGiffin.

The management, staff and players welcome Marc and his family to the Bombers.

Best Regards,
Cesar – So Cal Bombers
cesarrodriguez(at)sbcglobal.net

*The “PRAWN” rule, (“Player Rep All World Name), for those who may not be familiar with it is the rule adopted by the ISC to limit the number of All World players that a team may have or add to its roster. For more, click here.

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So Cal Bombers re-sign Glen Ormsby

Friday, October 20th, 2006

(10/23/06- See Update: Bombers lose Ormsby)

YUCAIPA, CA – The So Cal Bombers are very happy to announce that they have re-signed Glen Ormsby for the 2007 season. Glen was one of the top hitters for the Bombers in 2006, playing 3B and Outfield. His return to the middle of the Bomber order makes their lineup an offensive force again in 2007.

Glen played for both the Bombers (ISC) and the Prince George Black Bears for Canadian Nationals in 2006, leading the Bombers to a top ten finish and the Black Bears to the Gold Medal game finals.

Head Coach Kelly McGiffin said Ormsby’s return is a big piece of the Bomber puzzle for 2007.

“In my opinion, Glen Ormsby was one of the top hitters in the World last year and having him in our 3/4 spot just makes us a better team. I thought Glen should have been part of the Canadian National squad this year, and he continues to be very underrated. We don’t underrate him though, we know he’ll be a big part of our lineup and I expect another strong year for him in 2007. He hits for average and has tape measure power, and is just hitting his prime as a premier hitter. As a non-Prawn, I was quite worried we may lose Glen, as his value is huge but he is a very loyal man and we’re very happy that he’s back with us for 2007.”

Ormsby’s return signing adds to the already impressive signings this off-season and give the Bombers a formidable lineup for 2007.

McGiffin adds: “The coaching staff, The Trejo family and the Bomber players are very happy that Glen is back and we’re all looking forward to a strong 2007 season.”

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So Cal Bombers re-sign Tony Peeples

Friday, October 20th, 2006


(click photo to enlarge)

YUCAIPA, CA – The So Cal Bombers have locked up another central piece of the 2007 roster and are very happy to announce that they have re-signed Tony Peeples for the season. Tony, a California native, is a formative member of the Bombers pitching staff and returns as one of the important strengths for the 2007 squad.

Tony is a longtime member of the US National Team and has been one of the most effective pitchers in the ISC over the last few years. In 2006, he combined with Ryan Brand and Travis Price to lead the Bombers to a very successful season.

Head Coach Kelly McGiffin said Peeples return was critical to the success of the team in 2007.

“Tony Peeples not only brings a quality arm back to the team but a strength of character and competitiveness that winning teams have to have from their leaders. Tony has a rubber arm and can start, long relieve and close with little notice. He is a bulldog and will not give in to hitters, he has a great array of pitches and you know when he’s in the circle, we will always have the chance to win.”

Another step closer to solidifying a very strong team for the upcoming season, the Bomber management and players welcome Tony and his leadership back for 2007.

(Regular readers of Fastpitchwest may recognize Tony in our logo, a la Jerry West.)

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Cal Cup III Looking for One More Team…

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

[HAYWARD, CA] – The Cal Cup Tournament, hosted this year in Hayward, CA is looking for one more team to round out the bracket. How about a team from SoCal? Or do you want to see the Cup stay up north for another year? The deadline for entries is this Friday, October 20:

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, October 20th, 2006, 5:00 p.m.
PHONE INQUIRIES: Vanessa Woodmansee (510) 881-8465
E-MAIL INQUIRIES: SCSAHAYCA@aol.com
FAX: (510) 881-6751

Click here for complete info at our earlier Morning Brief post.

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So Cal Bombers Sign Evan Potskin

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

Third Major Signing in Days Marks Busy Off Season for Bombers

[YUCAIPA, CA] – The So Cal Bombers are pleased to announce the signing of Evan Potskin for the 2007 season. Evan has been one of the premier hitters in the sport for the past several years and comes to the Bombers after a season in Portland.

He has been a member of the 40 man roster of the Canadian National team since 2001, and remains a potent hitter. In 2006, Potskin hit .545 in the ISC WT with Portland, and .360 in the Canadian National Championships.

Head Coach Kelly McGiffin said Potskin provides a key ingredient to the Bomber lineup.

“One of our goals this off season was to add a couple of veteran bats to the middle of our order and Evan certainly qualifies. I’ve worked with Evan in the past and I know what he can provide to a lineup. He is flat out dangerous and that makes the hitters around him better, as teams worry about that danger. This fills one of the spots we were looking for and while I see him primarily in the OF, it helps that he is a good athlete that can play a number of positions if required.”

The Bomber’s ownership and players welcome Evan and look forward to his contribution and leadership with the Bombers.

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