chopjob wrote:Is bunting allowed?

Sure, but if the pitcher grabs the ball before your reach 1st, your out (pitcher's hand rule= 3:21.49b).

For some reason, to me, talking about Wiffle Ball is way more exciting than MLB discussion. Please keep us updated on the state of your upcoming season. In the meantime, I have comprised a short list of pitches for electrons to hone in his time off.


The Reverse Clemens - when you think the ball is the ball and not the bat. Throw accordingly.

The Dishonest Abe - sneak a penny into the slot in the ball and watch it dive like crazy. The batter won't know his North from his South.

The Mike Scott - scuff the crap out of the ball and watch the opposition store your pitched Wiffles into a milk crate for future inspection by officials. Although scuffing is completely legal in Wiffle Ball, the psycological advantage gained is immeasurable.

The Stupid Dog - Pretend to throw the pitch and watch your opponent swing at the air. Idiot.

The David Cone - briefly expose you penis to the females in the crowd (if applicable) before you take the big stage. Not really a pitch...more of an attitude!

The Ryan vs. Ventura - A little chin music never hurt...unless you're Robin Ventura! Throw directly at the batter's noggin. Wait for the inevitable charging of the mound. Grab batter in vicious headlock. Punch. Repeat.

The Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-change-up - Much like the Bowie knife, this pitch is doubley sharp if executed properly. Sure, he expects a fastball. That's when you pull a David Bowie and switch up the whole business. Sucker never saw it coming. 'Cus you're from fucking Mars.

The Stryper - throw it with the same grip as a slider, but with an aire of superiority only a staunch belief in Jesus can provide.

The Rudy Sarzo - graphically, and perhaps disturbingly, lick the ball up and down before every pitch.

The Ebbit's (Het)Field - when the score is completely out of hand and being signifigant is a distant memory, hire Bob Rock as pitching coach. This pitch should only be used as a last minute desperation pitch; as the batter is likely to take you over The (some kind of) Green monster.

How are teams going to be picked/drafted/designated?

Tournament is going to be postponed!!

The imbecile owner of the Logan Square Auditorium has recently regained control of his property (was being rented by a second, court appointed party) and cancelled our event. He seems to think that 20 dudes playing wiffleball is more dangerous than a thousand drunk underage punks at a show. Maybe he's right, but I think he over estimates our power of destruction?
I am looking for an alternative place to hold the tournament, but nothing large enough is available this late in the game.
If anyone wants their 30 bucks back I will be happy to cut you a check. Otherwise, it looks like it will happen in March, probably on a Tuesday or Wednesday. I will be back with a date by this time next week.
Sorry for the change in plans. Watch for more updates.
GREG

Dr. Venkman wrote:
The Dishonest Abe - sneak a penny into the slot in the ball and watch it dive like crazy. The batter won't know his North from his South.

This is by far the best thing I've ever heard.

GAY.

I hope March works out.

If this city were domed, we wouldn't need an auditorium.

bump

New Date Set Tuesday, March 25, 2008

We have found a new place to play. It is the "Social Club Gym" at 950 W. Weed St. above North Beach Bar (around North and Sheffield). They play floor hockey, indoor soccer, etc in there.
The place is a bit narrow so we will set up some ground rules when we show. Try to be there 15 minutes early, so we can organize and not waste our game time. Anyone who can't make it, send me a message, and I will mail you your $30 back to you. The rental fee is slightly cheaper ($450) so, I can either give you all rebates or we can spend it all on booze in the bar underneath our feet.
Awesome. Finally we'll will hurt.
Greg