You Be The Scout

Within about 53 1/4 hours, you will be able to help fill out the "Scouting Report" section of everyone's profiles.

As the guy that whip this together, I could have very well just went on and did the scouting reports myself. But of course, I'll be biased and wind up calling everyone a poopyhead. So I'll use all your inputs in finishing the profiles. I figure the best scouting reports will be gotten from the people that have played the game.

Every few day or so, a fresh batch of posts (until we run out of players) will let you leave your scouting report on a player in that post's comment section. The comments will be shut off after a set amount of time and/or when no more comments are left.

Now, what is a scouting report? Everyone probably has their own idea but I'll give you some things to start with:

- What type of hitter is this player? Power? Average? Prone to strikeouts? What's the raw power? Pull hitter? Spray hitter?

- What type of pitcher is this? Good control? How many and what type of pitches?

- Defense. Good first step? Instinct? Good hands? Delayed reaction?

- Turbo. How good is the player's turbo? How big is it? How fast can his/her turbo recover?

- Other possibilities: 40-yard dash times. Vertical leap ability. Wonderlic score. Look good in their pants? Prone to being a mortal enemy to others? Injury risk? Body odors? Potty mouth? Upside?

As if you didn't know already, using terminologies that are usually tossed around during the NFL, NBA, and MLB drafts would be a plus.

I'm letting the league run this. Don't botch this and let's be professional and get some good scouting reports out there. And I do hope everyone participates, because wide participation is gonna be what makes this good.




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"Redfoot" Lam
High Inquisitor/Operations Consultant
Associate Deputy Junior Executive Vice President of Finance and Marketing at Large

Next Game: Tuesday May 30 @ 6pm (Underhill)

Join us Tuesday May 30 @ 6pm for Tuesday Night Wiffleball. Thanks to everyone on Sunday who came out for.

First pitch scheduled for 6:05p

Also, find me if you want shirts.

See ya on the field!

George

The Trampoline Bear

As requested by Joe:

Next Game: Sunday May 28 @ 1pm (Meadowside)

Join us Sunday May 28 @ 1pm for more crazy wiffleball action. Thanks to everyone on Tuesday who came out to Underhill to brave the cold and wind. Tough outing for pitchers.

First pitch scheduled for 1:05p

Also, find me if you want shirts, I'm going to place the order next week.

See ya on the field!

G

Mario first level: Live!

When i saw this, I was a 7 year old kid again. And to make it wiffleball-related, I'm using this to test how Google Video works with our site.

Bronson Arroyo is on the short team with me

As you can all see, the last few days we got in site visits to a astronomical 55 visit on May 25th. I'm sure the figure will only continue to go up as the season progresses. If you haven't already, show your pride in being a professional wiffleballer by placing a link to this site on your AIM, Myspace, blog, tattoo, or whatever you kids do nowadays.



And this is for the Sox fans out there who are missing B Arroyo everytime Clement goes out there and lay an egg. As you can tell, he's fitting in Cincy quite well with his fearsome hitting skills. By chance somebody in Cincinnati sees this, did this ad actually run on the telly?

The stats have been updated for the first 5 games

That's what I'm gonna say at around 8pm tonight. It's about half done right now. As some of you know, doing the score book sucks, so do exercise some patience.

And it's not like all you boys and girls don't know how many home runs you have right now anyways.

Let's be like BFF and all. Love, hugs, and kisses 4eva!!!

We are now on MySpace. It's some sort of new-fangled internets doohickey that most kids now a days have. Apparently, it's all the rage. Fox paid about half a billion for it. Back in my days, we didn't have MySpace, we kids only got to play with sour rocks. Sour rocks are different from rocks because they are greyish black instead of the usual blackish-grey of regular rocks. We used to save up 10 fortnights worth of allowance just so that we can buy a pair of sour rocks to play with. And my, the fun we had. Once I did trip-sec slammer with a double stop. I was all the rage for 3 non-consecutive weeks and was named the Mayor of the town for 6 afternoons when the real Mayor was wounded in a dual on the high noon of May 13. He died on the 7th day and I had to run the town for a while before Batman's cousin thrice-removed was brought in to take over. During my tenure, my town got running water and indoor plumbing for the first time. Today, you can still see the statue they built to honor me...

But enough about me and my stories, head on over to our MySpace and click and be a cyberfriend...or whatever you crazy kids call this nowadays. Apparently, it's what all the cool kids nowadays are doing.

Next Game: Tuesday May 23 @ 6pm (Underhill)

Join us Tuesday May 23, 2006 at Underhill for an evening of wiffleball action. Thanks to everyone who made it to Opening Day in the rain.

Game time is scheduled for 6pm.

Directions to the Underhill can be found under "fields and parks".

Also, If you guys want league T-shirts, find me tuesday.

Our night out in Milford Center is postponded TBD.

GC

Special Announcement: Opening day

As of 2:50pm, it looks like we might have a delay due to weather. It's on and off rain and should stop later in the day so we should get some wiffleball in, including opening ceremonies. Call me 203-435-1543 for updates.

All announcements regarding delays or cancellations will be posted on main site one (1) hour prior to the time of the scheduled event. Also you can call me at 203-435-1543 to find out up to the minute cancellations or delays. If you have any questions or concerns, email us at milfordwiffleball@gmail.com

George
VP of Operations
Wiffleboard

Press Release: Opening Day, Today May 21, 2006

Come out to the field as we kick off the Major League Wiffleball of Milford 2006 Season at 4pm at Meadowside. Directions to the field can be found on the site under "fields and parks". It looks like it might rain so dress accordingly. Here is the itinerary:

3:30p Pregame warmup
4:00p National Anthem, Player Intros
4:10p Ring Ceremony
4:20p First Pitch!

Please refer to the new MLWM scoreboard for announcements regarding t-shirts, profiles, etc.

Let's do it.

George
VP of Operations

A Few Things Before Sunday...

Just some reminders:

- Since profile photos will be taken starting Sunday, think of a pose you want right now. We are going with the old school baseball card theme. If you wear makeup, spend a couple more minutes on it. If you don't wear makeup, get started. Here's one tip I learned while I was male modeling back in the 90's: Most people overdo their foundation. You can use a moisturizer with sunscreen as a light foundation without looking like you are layering cakes of makeup on.

- If people are bringing cameras, that'd be swell. I try to bring mine if I don't forget. I highly suggest you open a Flickr account since they are more or less the standard for photo sharing sites right now. This endorsement doesn't make me any money. Also, you should consider downloading Picasa, a photo organizing program made by Google. There's link to the right sidebar that leads you to that download. Most cameras come with their own software but most are inadequate. Picasa is more or less widely seen as a great and free alternative. This endorsement does make me some money but not as much as you think. This site has made exactly $1.26 since started. I won't endorse products that are bad, you can do your own research on Flickr and Picasa by Google.

- Sunday looks to be around 70 degrees and may have a chance of showers. Dress accordingly.

- Try not to be late. Opening Day will be epic. You don't be late with epic.

- Please don't boo during the Canadian national anthem. Canadians have mamas too.

- If you see me just getting out of work in my uniform on my bike riding home, and I'm having some bike trouble. Don't just follow me in your car and laugh at me while taping me, offer me a ride or something next time okay? And it was hot that day too!!!

Opening Day. Ring Ceremony. Cliffhangers.

As many of you know already, the 2006 regular season starts this upcoming Sunday. Before the first pitch, the ring ceremony will commence to celebrate the 2005 MLWM champions.

Expected in attendence will be your favourite MLWM stars. If you haven't secured a seat at the festivities yet, what are you waiting for?

Last Spring Training Game: Sunday May 14 4pm @ Meadowside

Get your work in before the regular season starts next week. Alternate location is Underhill if civilians are using Meadowside. Check for updates if it rains.

Hi Mike and Dog, Long Time, First Time

Fresh and hot out of the oven. This is a must read if you listen to Mike + the Mad Dog. A plus if you like The Sports Guy. And an absolute laugh fest if you just happened to be a listener during that particular day in the article.

I am all three of the above and all I can say is run, don't walk to this. If you are at least one of the above three things and you can't laugh at this, then you are dead inside. Dead inside.


And league note, for all the newbies and possible players out there, our fields of play are listed under the "Fields + Parks" link on the right sidebar. From there, there's individual Google Maps links to the fields. You can't get lost. From there you can text message the directions to your phone. And you can now download Google Maps onto your phone here. You can't get lost.

Press Release: Spring Training Start Time Moved

The MLWM announces that this Sunday's (May 14, 2006) Spring Training game will start at 4pm rather than 2pm in observance of Mother's Day. See you guys on the field.

George
VP of Operations

Testing, 1, 2...

Testing to see if this thing works...

Mother's Day

This is not wiffleball related, just thought it's worth a mention.

This upcoming Sunday is Mother's Day. And Major League Baseball and its players will be raising money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. You too can help support the cause by donation, volunteering, or buying their merchandise on their website. I know that this site doesn't exactly reach a lot of people and our readership are not as rich as Oprah or Batman. But if only one person donate one dollar, that is one dollar closer to the goal.

Of course, since George is our unofficial League Mom, I'm expecting no less than 10 bouquets at his door on Sunday. I heard that he has a special fondness for yellow roses and daisies. And he'd just get all misty if you get him those expensive Belgian dark chocolates that he just loves even though he knows those will just go straight to his thighs but they are like so worth it.



Note: To our Sox fans. I don't think I even need to say this, but please no jokes about Jeter holding a 32-inch pink bat. I know a boat load of "clever" things you can say. But this cause is bigger than that, so let's just all behave.

Player Profiles

Boys and girls, to the right of this site you'll see the league's roster. Yes, I know that's still incomplete but I am only filling in what I have...or should I say what I am given. If you don't see your name there, email: milfordwiffleball[at]gmail[dot]com so you'd get listed.

Also, if you click on a league member's name, you'll get their player profile. Once again, it's a work in progress, I'm just filling in what people gave me. We'll get new photos with the profiles as the season starts. We are going with an old school baseball card theme with the classic bat on shoulder pose, etc.

I'm doing the profiles and uniform numbers on a first come, first serve basis. So, if you don't submit your info and reserve your number, taco bell item, power animal, etc. you are out of luck.

For instance, if Osama bin Laden submits his info and reserves his uniform number...which just so happens to be the number you want. You just lost "your number" to him. Don't cry to me, it's your fault. You let that happen by procrastinating, thus allowing bin Laden take "your" number. In effect, you "helped" him get the number. Which means you helped a terrorist. Which means you too are a terrorist.

So if you are not a terrorist, send in your info (if you haven't already). The fields are:





Age:
Height:
Weight:
Bats:
Throws:
School:
Experience:
Debut:
MLB Allegiance:
Mortal Enemy:
Vice:
Power Animal:
Taco Bell Item:
Entrance Music:
Quote:
Awards:
Scouting Report:

Williams Tosses Perfect Game; Barkley Nearly Drowns

This past Sunday, "Ginger Spice" Williams pitched a perfect game. To my knowledge, that was the first one in MLWM history. Though it was a Spring Training game, I thought it was worth mentioning. Unfortunately, there is no video or picture of that day.

In case you are jonesing for some video that is semi-sports-related, this is Charles Barkley trying hold his breath under water for 9 minutes.