Congratulations to the SoCal Bombers!!!

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Received: 7/1/07 9:18:44 PM 
From:  PeterJPorcelli at aol.com 
  
Subject:  Congratulations to the SoCal Bombers!!!  

  



                                      Congratulations to the
SoCal Bombers!!!

 

                    About a month and a half ago when it was
announced that Lucas Mata had been signed by the Bombers, I believe
I took an unpopular stance when I predicted a top five finish
for them at the World Tourney. Truth be known, none of the rankers
had them above nine in the rankings and their overall was ten
for the preseason. 

 

     Well after a win at Red Rock, and maybe a disappointing
performance at Portland, the Bombers have shown the world this
weekend they are a true contender for the World Championship
and have a legitimate shot. 

 

     I feel the management did an excellent job of using their
personnel and so many times it is overlooked by those who would
say it is up to the players and coaches are not a factor. Well,
I have to say to that,”Hogwash.” This weekend at Monkton
it was the players and management who went the distance and brought
home the bacon in an admittedly pig farming area of Ontario.


 

     How I wish I had the opportunity to be there and smell that
Monkton air. It is patently obvious that Brian Ballie has again
outdone himself and his staff there and solidified his tourney
as among the top two non title tourneys all season long. Truly
one that we look forward to for months ahead. I sincerely hope
Orillia is as successful as Monkton is, and I have every confidence
in Pablo Barneston and company for the July version of the best
one-two punch in Fastball!

 

     Congratulations to the Twins also, in beating the favored
Patsy’s team and the top ranked Riversharks. They certainly
picked the right time to avenge the previous losses at the hands
of the Sharks and I know they have awakened the Patsy’s squad
who will look forward to the inevitable rematch soon.

 

     Orillia did not fare as well as expected, but I guess after
such a long run of victories and sensational play, it is only
mortal to drop a game or two, and maybe let this be a battle
cry to now peak at the right time going forward. Those boys are
some of the best in the game, and I am with them in spirit every
time they take the field. They still have the best overall record
in the sport, taking all things into consideration, you boys
are still tops in my book!

 

     Broken Bow showed they are maybe the most feared team out
there, but with ten games already under their belt, they are
not so much a Johnny start lately team, so don’t go thinking
they are not in mid season form. Their only loss was another
display of mortality. I know they will not dwell on it, and maybe
it is better to lose now and be in touch with reality than to
take  the thought  of invincibility to the World Tourney or even
Orillia. 

 

     Patsy’s belongs with the top teams, and it is truly anyone’s
race after this weekend. Maybe their lack of games to date might
have been a factor, but I tend to doubt things like that when
you consider the true professionals they have and how focused
they can be so early in the race for the roses.

 

     I am sure there are a few others on the outside looking
in at these five that think they belong, and to them I say, Show
me…..and I am sure some of them will.

 

     But tonight belongs to those So Cal Bombers, Monkton Champs,
folk heroes, great guys, many of which I have had the pleasure
to have been teammates of. Thank you for giving Monkton one of
the best shows ever, and for living up to the billing at least
I was willing to heap on you way in advance. Great Show !

 

   Now its on to Orillia and I think you will see an equally
torrid competition and another great display for the fans of
our sport. I hope the reporting from there is as good. With softball
played to this great level, it just screams for up to the minute
reporting and everyone able to see how their team is doing, and
the enemy as well!

 

Respectfully,

Peter J Porcelli, II

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