Dirty Pirates Softball...Plundering Our Way to Glory

John C, Dirty Pirates On Hiatus UPDATE

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 23:47:00 +0000

UPDATE, 03/16/2014, 12:03A, DPPI: Sources confirm the mutineers will call themselves "Pirates" on the field despite not using it as part of their official name. DPPI contacted John C for his thoughts. He offered this statement: JOHN C: If that's true, I can't regulate word usage...but it's a slap in the face: a further show of disrespect. Sadly, it underscores their refusal to accept culpability for their actions and the resulting harm they inflicted upon me. If they need help in choosing a new nickname, I can offer some assistance. UPDATE, 03/14/2014, 10:03A, DPPI: Steve F confirmed team name will not use Pirates or other variations. *************
DPPI: We interview long time GM and Manager of the Dirty Pirate Hookers and affiliated teams, John C. Thank you for taking the time to talk with us today. JC: You're welcome. DPPI: What are your plans for 2014? JC: To play only. DPPI: What led to that decision? JC: I've been heading down this path for a couple of years...waiting longer and longer to recruit teams...trying to let management fade away. DPPI: That explains the recent past: some have wondered why you waited so long to recruit teams for a new season. Why do you want to step away from management? JC: I've managed over 40 seasons plus tournaments. I'm tired of it. DPPI: Did any season or year in particular push you over the edge? JC: 2013 was particularly taxing on me, especially the Fall season. DPPI: You're team had meetings and/or communication regarding 2013 that excluded you. The end result was mutiny over a financial mess they claim you created. Is that an accurate description? JC: I'm not privy to the details of the meeting or communication. As you said, I was excluded. DPPI: Do you feel excluding you from any such conversation was less than forthright? JC: Absolutely. Regardless, I already determined I wasn't running any teams before I found out about the mutiny. DPPI: Please elaborate. JC: As I said 2013 was very taxing. It took a large toll on me both personally and economically. The denouement was players not paying fees when I asked. That hurt me on a personal level. DPPI: Can you provide more detail? JC: I registered teams for fall ball with my funds... DPPI: How much was that? JC: $700 or so. The time came to collect fees from the players. Including myself, only four players paid on time. I sent individual texts asking for fees from those who owed. Only three players responded. Of those, two offered excuses and one paid in full. The remainder didn't even bother to respond. DPPI: So a majority of the team didn't pay on time or at all? JC: Correct, more than half the team. If people paid after I sent that text, no problem. Only one paid. Those who didn't even bother to respond really troubled me. That was the tipping point. I knew I was finished running teams. DPPI: What happened after the majority of the team paid late or not at all? JC: The damage was done. Led by Frank Rogers and his bookkeeper Jen Kozakiewiczj, Andy's League and All American Sports initiated a campaign of harassment against me using a publicly accessible message board. Ultimately, my men's team was banned from the playoffs. Those delinquent with team fees not only hurt me, but they hurt my men's team as well. DPPI: I'll take this opportunity to inform our readers about Part II of this interview where we delve into the Andy's League situation more extensively. DPPI: Please continue with the team's fee payment problems. JC: The problem was those who didn't pay after I sent my final text asking for payment. DPPI: Did they eventually pay? JC: There remains balance due to me from 2013 Fall AND 2013 Spring/Summer. Without checking my notes, the balance is owed by around five people. DPPI: You're STILL owed fees from 2013 Fall AND 2013 Spring? JC: Yes I am. DPPI: Five players owe fees? JC: Some players may be surprised to find themselves on that list, but they don't understand the league charged a fine for late payment. Four people paid on time. Clearly, if you paid late, you're responsible for paying the fine. DPPI: Was it possible for you to cover the balance? JC: My funds were committed to a large work project--but whether or not I could cover the balance is irrelevant. I was keel-hauled by this group and that soured me. My fees were paid in full and on time, but the damage was done by those who did not pay on time or who did not pay in full. I had to stop the financial bleeding. The treasure chest was shut. DPPI: Do you accept any responsibility for what happened? JC: I accept that I was too trusting. Some say I could have handled the situation better. DPPI: Was it possible for you to handle the situation better? JC: No. Anybody expressing such an opinion is naive or uninformed or speaking to the wrong people. DPPI: What is the current state of your team? JC: A few weeks ago, after a team social gathering of sorts, Steve F informed me the team no longer wanted to play for me; they would only play if he ran the team. DPPI: The whole team? JC: That's what I was led to believe, but at least one player has said he does not want to play for Steve. DPPI: How did news of the mutiny make you feel? JC: My first reaction was anger, followed by disappointment in those who orchestrated the insurrection. Also, there's the issue of the denigrating recruitment text sent to my players...I am upset about that. DPPI: Was the recruiting text sent to you? JC: No. I heard about it from a recipient. He didn't pass it on, he was...afraid of rocking the boat and losing his roster spot. DPPI: During this gathering, did anybody say anything to you regarding your status and what they were planning? JC: Nobody said anything. The first time I knew anything is when Steve and I spoke. DPPI: Why do you suppose they picked Steve? JC: I'm not sure, but he has a sponsor. DPPI: Loyalty trades cheaply in softball. I believe the price used to be 30 pieces of silver. JC: Haha, yes it was. DPPI: Do you need to control the team? JC: There was at best a very remote chance I would choose to run a team, so management wasn't a problem for me. Their process concerns me. They had discussions on the sly. I was shut out. It's easy to levy charges and say whatever you want when you don't allow the impugned party a chance to speak. DPPI: What would you have said to them if given the chance? JC: Pretty much what I said so far: those who paid late or who still owe funds caused the damage...plus a few other appropriate statements. DPPI: What do you think about Steve's part in this? You and he have known and played together for years. JC: I'm not sure the mutineers understood the irony in using Steve...he and I already went down this road in 2007. DPPI: Any thoughts on why Steve is part of this? JC: My guess is Steve did what he thought was best for the team...he did what he thought was necessary to keep it together. I suspect he was played a bit...taken advantage of by a couple people.	DPPI: Did Steve tell you who was responsible for the mutiny? JC: I want to clarify: Steve was not on the fall team--he had no part in the financial situation. Steve always paid in full, on time. He did mention a couple of the people largely responsible for the mutiny. Curiously, at least one the mutineers who pushed for this is a delinquent payer...a person who shares responsibility for the problem and ensuing damage. DPPI: At least one person who was part of the problem was also responsible for the mutiny? JC: That's right. If anybody who was part of the problem--as in paid their fees late...if they had any involvement in the mutiny, I think, at best, they're confused...or worse, dissembling. DPPI: You put a lot of effort into this team over the years. Malcontents, some of whom were directly responsible for creating the financial fiasco, decide to usurp control of your team citing problems they caused as motivation and justification. You must be flabbergasted. JC: Flabbergasted, astounded, perplexed, betrayed ...take your pick. As I said earlier, 2013 really took a toll on me. DPPI: Can you elaborate? JC: Sure. First, this team is the culmination of years of effort to finding the right mix of players and creating the right atmosphere. It's difficult to find a group of good, competitive, fun players who get along and to balance egos. This team was that right mix. I've run teams since 2002...it's taken a decade plus to get here. Then, to have confused or dissembling characters plunder my work and effort citing, as you so eloquently put, problems THEY caused as motivation and justification is simply implausible. DPPI: What else...what other work, efforts, responsibilities went into building and maintaining this team? JC: Assembling the team is only a part of it. I frequently carried fees for players until they were able to pay. This includes one of the mutineers Steve mentioned. Frequently I paid ump fees for players who forgot to bring money. Last summer, for example, I averaged paying around $6 extra per game. Just for one coed team that comes out to around $100 in additional fees that I paid. DPPI: Anything else? JC: Sure. Silly stuff, really...like chasing after players when the team is short players. All managers do it...especially paying out of pocket when fees are short...when people forget to pay...tourney fees, whatever. I also paid for roster spots for players who committed to play, played, and quit without paying. The thing is...the situation they, the late payers, created...if it was only one person, maybe two people who were late with their fees, I could have probably made that work. Given the amount who were delinquent...that made the situation untenable. I always try to work with people. DPPI: Can you comment on some personal costs? JC: Yes...it was MY name slandered on the message board. I suffered the harassment. People with whom I've played with for years were led to believe it was me who screwed them over...cheated them. It's MY reputation that has been damaged. DPPI: Is it true the mutineers offered you a spot on your team? JC: Yes, it is true. DPPI: What do you think of the offer? JC: I think it was polite...perhaps obligatory. DPPI: Will you play on their Andy's League team? JC: I doubt it. Given what happened...how it happened, it would be hard to play on their team. DPPI: Will you play with individuals from this group? JC: I don't see why not...they're still friends. This isn't about vindictiveness. It's about the opportunity to express what they suppressed. I have the opportunity to speak. DPPI: Do you think what they did was malicious? JC: No, not malicious. On the other hand, the results of their action were hardly benevolent. I'm not sure they understand or fully appreciate the harm they caused. DPPI: Do you think there may have been any other causes for the mutiny? JC: I don't know and I really don't care. I think we have a situation where they felt empowered by the probability of a sponsor. I was the most expendable. I was perceived as the problem, and frankly, rather than admit one's own culpability, it's easier to blame somebody else than to be honest with yourself...employ self deception for comfortable delusion. DPPI: Do you think... JC: I need to add this: one person has taken responsibility. He knows I was treated unfairly and that he was part of the problem...is apologetic. Another person, after hearing only some of this, was dumbfounded. He is in disbelief that people can do this...cause a problem and then hang me out to dry. DPPI: Do you think the effort you put into building and managing your team was appreciated? JC: I think a few people have zero appreciation for my work and effort. Consider their actions: they come into a well established situation, overvalue their worth, ingratiate themselves with someone who potentially has a sponsor, threaten to walk out on the team if such and such doesn't happen, diminish the work and efforts of the person who built the team and disrespect that person, send a misinformed, deceptive, damaging and denigrating recruitment text to my players, claim the team as their own and then oh so politely offer me a spot on my team. DPPI: That is an abject template for roster construction. What do you think about the team as they continue without you? JC: Simply they're not the Dirty Pirates or Dirty Pirate Hookers or DPH. If they have any decency, they'll name themselves after their sponsor or whatever. DPPI: Talk about the recruitment text. JC: I don't know much other than what I was told. I was blamed for the financial situation. Apparently, this text was sent to the entire team. It's shameful...to think some of them deprecated my character to people whom I have known for years. If that's true, they need to issue an apology and need to retract their potential slander to those who were misinformed and to me. DPPI: What are your feelings toward the mutineers? JC: As I said, I'm disappointed in them. If this was handled properly with honesty, respect, you and I are probably talking about the new season or the Pirates' dominance. I just wanted to fade away incognito...not to be thrown off a cliff into a fiery heap. DPPI: Any high points from last year? JC: Absolutely. Winning the 1st Annual RCSO D.A.R.E. Coed Tourney. We beat Frozen Ropes twice...essentially, the team that won a Men's A championship. They stacked their lineup with 9 guys and we beat them with 7 guys. DPPI: Ultimately, one could say you deserve a better farewell. JC: And one could say deserves got nothing to do with it. DPPI: Thank you again, John C, for your time. As I review my notes, I'll list some important points you made. Please feel free to correct or add comments. The players need to understand if they paid late and/or still owe fees, they caused the problems. They are responsible for the damage. If a player paid late AND took part in the mutiny, they are confused at best or worse, dissembling. The mutineers owe you an apology and need to retract their potential slander to all involved. John C will no longer manage any teams. JC: That sums it up pretty well. Hopefully this interview reaches the right people aas it offers at least a glimpse into the complete story. It also shows how something as silly as softball can incite dubious behavior in otherwise decent people. DPPI: You're welcome. Part II of this interview with John C will be posted soon. Thank you for reading.
Copyright March 11, 2014 by DPPI, Dirty Pirate Press International

Regular Season Schedule - 2013 Fall

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:48:00 +0000

2013 Fall Regular Season

Team	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Lager Hse:	Sep 10	Tue	6:00P	Coyne	Lager Hse Sluggers	Lee Lussier Bldrs	W: 17 - 5	1 - 0
Pirates:	Sep 10	Tue	7:30P	Coyne	Voodoo	Dirty Pirates	W: 13 - 4	1 - 0
Toyota:	Sep 11	Wed	7:30P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Philly Bar & Grill	PPD: 09/20
Toyota:	Sep 13	Fri	6:00P	Mullen's	Toyota of CP	Guiness	PPD: 10/09
Pirates:	Sep 16	Mon	6:00P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Philly's Bawgofah	PPD: 10/10
Lager Hse:	Sep 17	Tue	9:00P	Mullen's	Frost Bit Hits	Lager Hse Sluggers	W: 28 - 13	2 - 0
Toyota:	Sep 17	Tue	9:00P	FoD	Bluth's Banana Hut	Toyota of CP	W: 16 - 9	1 - 0
Toyota:	Sep 20	Fri	9:00P	Mullen's	Toyota of CP	Philly Bar & Grill	W: 10 - 9	2 - 0
Pirates:	Sep 22	Sun	10:30A	Mullen's	Dirty Pirates	Breaking Balls	W: 7 - 6	1 - 0
Pirates:	Sep 22	Sun	12:00P	Mullen's	Panthers	Dirty Pirates	W: 13 - 9	2 - 0
Lager Hse:	Sep 24	Tue	6:00P	Mullen's	Debbie's Hair	Lager Hse Sluggers	W: 16 - 6	3 - 0
Toyota:	Sep 26	Thu	9:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Skidmarks	L: 12 - 3	2 - 1
Pirates:	Sep 27	Fri	7:30P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Junior's Bar & Grill	W: 18 - 6	2 - 0
Pirates:	Sep 29	Sun	12:00P	Swift	Smack My Pitch	Dirty Pirates	W: 16 - 1	3 - 0
Lager Hse:	Sep 30	Mon	6:00P¹	Coyne	Lager Hse Sluggers	Wrecking Crew	W: 15 - 8	4 - 0
Pirates:	Sep 30	Mon	7:30P	Arbor Hill	459-Taxx	Dirty Pirates	W: 24 - 12	3 - 0
Toyota:	Oct 02	Wed	6:00P	Mullen's	Got The Runs	Toyota of CP	W: 13 - 12	3 - 1
Lager Hse:	Oct 02	Wed	6:30P	JCC2	Albany Ballbusters	Lager Hse Sluggers	W: 19 - 18	5 - 0
Pirates:	Oct 03	Thu	6:00P	Arbor Hill	Chase This	Dirty Pirates	L: 8 - 5	3 - 1
Toyota:	Oct 04	Fri	9:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Center Square	PPD: 10/18
Pirates:	Oct 06	Sun	1:30P	Mullen's	Dirty Pirates	CDA Shockers	PPD: 10/27
Toyota:	Oct 07	Mon	6:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Jack Byrne Ford	PPD: 11/04
Lager Hse:	Oct 07	Mon	8:00P²	Nott 1	Lager Hse Sluggers	Lynn's Uptown	PPD: 10/28
Pirates:	Oct 08	Tue	9:00P	Arbor Hill	Poppy's Place	Dirty Pirates	W: 19 - 11	4 - 1
Toyota:	Oct 09	Wed	9:00P	Mullen's	Toyota of CP	Guiness	L: 26 - 14	3 - 2
Lager Hse:	Oct 10	Thu	8:00P	JCC2	Maggie's	Lager Hse Sluggers	W: 21 - 8	6 - 0
Pirates:	Oct 10	Thu	9:00P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Philly's Bawgofah	W: 14 - 2	5 - 1
Pirates:	Oct 13	Sun	12:00P	Swift	Dirty Pirates	Panthers	W: 9 - 4	4 - 0
Lager Hse:	Oct 15	Tue	6:00P	Mullen's	Lee Lussier Bldrs	Lager Hse Sluggers	W: 21 - 12	7 - 0
Toyota:	Oct 17	Thu	6:00P	Mullen's	Toyota of CP	Zwack's Stone	W: 21 - 7	4 - 2
Pirates:	Oct 18	Fri	6:00P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Honey Nut Ichiros
Toyota:	Oct 18	Fri	9:00P	Mullen's	Toyota of CP	Center Square
Pirates:	Oct 19	Sat	2:30P	FoD	Dirty Pirates	Kryptonite
Pirates:	Oct 20	Sun	1:30P	Mullen's	Breaking Balls	Dirty Pirates
Lager Hse:	Oct 21	Mon	6:30P	Nott 1	Lager Hse Sluggers	Stout
Pirates:	Oct 21	Mon	7:30P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Honey Nut Ichiros	R/S: 10/18³
Lager Hse:	Oct 22	Tue	6:00P	Mullen's	Lager Hse Sluggers	Maggie's
Toyota:	Oct 24	Thu	6:00P	Mullen's	Upstate Brewers	Toyota of CP
Pirates:	Oct 25	Fri	6:00P	Arbor Hill	Casey Finns	Dirty Pirates
Pirates:	Oct 27	Sun	4:30P	Coyne	CDA Shockers	Dirty Pirates
Pirates:	Oct 27	Sun	6:00P	Coyne	Dirty Pirates	CDA Shockers
Lager Hse:	Oct 28	Mon	630P	Lansing	Lager Hse	Lynn's Uptown
Toyota:	Oct 30	Wed	6:00P	Mullen's	Animal House	Toyota of CP
Pirates:	Nov 01	Fri	6:00P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Bayside Tigers
Pirates:	Nov 03	Sun	10:30P	Mullen's	Dirty Pirates	Smack My Pitch
Toyota:	Nov 04	Mon	9:00P	Mullen's	Toyota of CP	Jack Byrne Ford

ORANGE indicates game postponed or rescheduled
RED indicates Conflict
PURPLE indicates Make-up Date, Time, and Field
BLUE indicates game and/or venue and/or opponent different from originally scheduled

¹Original time, 7:30P; Lynn's League changed time to accommodate Lager House Sluggers
²Original time, 6:00P; Lynn's League changed time to accommodate Lager House Sluggers
³Game time slot swapped with 459-TAXX at their request; resolved Pirates/Lager House conflict

2013 Union College Softball Coed Tourney: Jim's Fruit Stand Harvest Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 13:16:00 +0000

Jim's Fruit Stand picks the Union College Softball Tourney Championship 4 - 0. More details soon.

UPDATE...2013 1st Annual RCSO D.A.R.E. Coed Tourney: "Jim's Fruit Stand" Sweep Tourney, Win Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:54:00 +0000

UPDATE: STATs!

Date: Saturday, September 21
Field: Knickerbacker Fields, Troy
Time: 9:00A - 9:00P
Weather: Sunny, Clear, Windy

1st Annual RCSO D.A.R.E. Coed Tourney; Jim's Fruit Stand


	Game 1, 9:00A, Knick 2	Game 2, 10:30A, Knick 2	Game 3, 3:00P, Knick 2
Pool B	Jim's Fruit Stand: 21 RCSO: 0 *3 inn mercy rule win*	Frozen Ropes: 15 Jim's Fruit Stand: 16 *7 1/2+ inn win*	Stilly's: 0 Jim's Fruit Stand: 12 *4 inn mercy rule win*

	6:00P, Knick 2
Semi's	Maggie's: 3 Jim's Fruit Stand: 15 *3 1/2 inn mercy rule win*

	7:30P, Knick 1
Finals	Frozen Ropes: 7 Jim's Fruit Stand: 8 *6 1/2 inning win*

Rosters
Games 1-2	Games 3-5
Sara R Sarah L Shannon P Tabetha Z Chad C Dan R Dustin T Garry S John C Justin R Tom D	Sara R Shannon P Tabetha Z Chad C Dan R DJ M Dustin T Garry S Jim C John C

The Dirty Pirates raise another pennant as Jim's Fruit Stand swept away their opponents, 5 - 0, to win the 1st Annual Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) D.A.R.E. Tournament.

Jim's Fruit Stand dominated the tourney with 72 runs scored, 25 runs allowed, 2 shutouts, 3 mercy rule wins, and only 24 2/3 innings played in 5 games.

Congratulations and thanks to Todd Breen for his excellent work in organizing and operating the tournament. His work was all the more impressive considering the short time frame he was given. The tournament was a softball first affair; the games moved along briskly, on schedule and included very competant officiating.

The tourney was 3 game minimum pool play with 2 pools; one 5 team pool (A) and one 4 team pool (B). Jim's Fruit stand was in Pool B. 3 females on the field and 2 extra hitters, both of whom could be male. The mercy rule was implemented on a graduated scale: 15 runs after 3 innings, 12 runs after 4, 10 runs after 5. Tie breakers were 1) Head to Head and 2) Runs against. Smartly, and unlike other tournaments held at the Knickerbacker, the Semi-Final was a crossover game. Home/Away for all games except the Semi-Final was determined by a coin flip.

Games 1 and 3: Jim's Fruit Stand cruised their way through Games 1 and 3, dominating both the RCSO sponsored team and Stilly's with a combined 33 - 0 shutout.

Game 2: A tense extra inning albeit sloppy affair. Frozen Ropes and Jim's Fruit Stand were woeful defensively as both teams struggled with throws into the wind. A stiff wind blowing out to LF seemed to favor the power laden Frozen Ropes lineup, but Jim's countered with a couple HRs, many extra base hits, and smart base running. Despite early inning sloppy play in the field, Jim's tightened their defense and minimized mistakes as the game progressed.

"We really hurt ourselves with errors..." said Ropes manager Jeremy D with a tone suggesting he ate some raw eggplant, "We handed that game to them..." Jim's manager John C noted the same sloppy play regarding his team, but Jim's successfully regrouped to win the game.

Special Note: Congratulations to Frozen Ropes on sweeping the Domincans, 2 games to none, for the Andy's League Men's A Championship.

Semi-Finals: Jim's Fruit Stand harvested an easy 3 1/2 inning 15 - 3 victory over Maggie's that included the quote of the day from disgruntled Maggie's player, Paul R: "&%*$ them...they think they're so good." Eat your veggie's Paul...

Championship: Jim's Fruit Stand employs staunch defense and a 5 run 5th inning to farm victory.

Fittingly, the Championship game was also the best game of the tournament. The Frozen Ropes/Jim's Fruit Stand rematch provided a crisp and tense game. "A really good game." said the championship game base umpire, "It was well played and exciting."

Jim's Fruit Stand remained undaunted despite having to travel to Knick Field #1; where Frozen Ropes played their semi-finals game, and despite Jeremy D pulling out all the stops with a 9 man lineup to provide extra depth and power. Although he considered the use of one extra male, John C opted against tinkering and stayed with his 7 and 3 lineup that maintained familiarity, continuity and success.

Shannon P and Sara R supplied stout and steady right side infield defense and Tab Z was stellar behind the plate. "Our girls were excellent all day..." said John C, "Solid defense and good offense...what more can you ask? Tab Z deserves a medal for catching every inning for the Fruit Stand. Incredible." "I sat home Monday..." said Tab Z, "...and literally did nothing. I was exhausted."

Dan R and Jim C provided a veritable wall on the left side of the infield while Dustin T, DJ M, Chad C, and John C added solid outfield defense with minimal mistakes--remarkable considering the poor lighting. Garry S pitched every inning of the tourney and never let any game get away from the Fruit Stand. "He was always solid and dominating at times..." said Jim's manager.

Frozen Ropes held a razor thin 4 - 3 lead after 4 innings and tacked on another run in the top of the 5th. The Fruit Stand refused to rot as Dan R jump started Jim's offense in the bottom of the 5th with a solid line drive double to center. "Dan busted it out of the box..." said John C, "That was the catalyst we needed." Garry S followed with another line drive double that scored Dan R. Dustin T followed with a line drive RBI single and DJ M added another single. A single by Chad C loaded the bases for John C who hammered a 2 RBI single past Steve at 2B. Jim C plated the 5th run of the inning with a sacrifice fly to right center. When Jim's Fruit Stand took the field in the top of the 6th, they held an 8 - 5 lead.

Frozen Ropes were far from finished and quickly added 2 runs in the top of the 6th. The Ropes set themselves up nicely for a 7th inning rally by blanking Jim's in the bottom of the 6th.

Jim's Fruit Stand, however, has a "no returns" policy and blanked the Ropes in the top of the 7th to take the Championship.

Todd Breen promptly joined Jim's Fruit Stand for congratulations, handshakes, and championship shirts for all players.

The Dirty Pirates and Jim's Fruit Stand have a 3 - 0 record against Frozen Ropes in coed tourney games this year dating back to the late June Sweeney Memorial Tourney.

John C extends his personal thanks to Todd Breen for his splendid work, to RCSO and D.A.R.E, to Jim's Fruit Stand players and to all teams who entered the tourney.

Jim's Fruit Stand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dirty Pirate Enterprises that also includes Dirty Pirates' Softball and DPPI. Yes, Jim's Fruit Stand also sells fresh, locally sourced vegetables.


Back, L-R: Chad C, John C, Dustin T, Jim C, Garry S, Dan R Front, L-R: DJ M, Sara R, Tab Z, Shannon P

Sara R: Special Pirette

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:59:00 +0000

Sara R shows off her Pirette skills

Dirty Pirate Mascots

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 17:59:00 +0000

Ever vigilant, l'Hôpie and Fermi on duty

2013 Media League Playoffs: EYS dominates Skyline; take Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:28:00 +0000

EYS wins Media League Championship. Congratulations!

Date: Monday, September 9
Field: Nott Road, Field #5
Time: 6:00P
Weather: Sunny, Cool

Media League Championship; best of 3

Game 2:

(1) EYS: 20

(5) Skyline Diner: 13

Game 2 resumed in the bottom of the 4th, 1 out, a runner on 3rd and Skyline at the plate.

Skyline picked up where they left off by shooting grounders and line drives in the gaps and plated a couple more runs before the top of the 5th to keep themselves in the game.

A couple runs, however, could not prepare Skyline for the deluge of runs EYS scored in their half of the 5th. A relentless offensive attack of hard struck line drives and well placed grounders resulted in 8 runs for a 16-6 EYS lead. Although Skyline employed a smart placement hitting strategy for the remainder of the game, EYS tacked on a few more runs and Skyline simply ran out of outs and lost the battle of attrition.

Andy's Coed C North Championship: Wind and Umps Blow Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:02:00 +0000

Congratulations to Moose Knuckles on winning the Coed C North Championship.
Unanimous MK co-MVPs: Vinnie and Jeff.

Date: Monday, September 9
Field: Field of Dreams
Time: 9:00P
Weather: Clear, cool

Andy's Coed C North, Championship

(2) Moose Knuckles: 17
(1) Dirty Pirates: 13

Poor early inning Dirty Pirates defense and multiple homeruns proved a challenging hurdle for the Pirates, but woeful officiating sunk the ship.

With an assist from the wind and some poor defense, the Dirty Pirates dug themselves an early hole, but umpires Vinnie and Jeff ensured the hole was too deep. After 4 innings, the Pirates were down 13-3. The Pirates, however, never lost their fight rallying 3 times. Unfortunately, Vinnie and Jeff conspired to squelch each budding ralley. "It's (Vinnie and Jeff's officiating) awful..." said commissioner Frank Rogers, "...but what can I do about it?" Jeff was also involved in two key blown calls during the Friday, September 6, Coed B1 Championship game that helped determine the victor.

"I was awful..." said John C, "I gave up 4 HRs in the 2nd. I feel horrible...I let my team down. Kudos to them for hitting fly balls into the wind. I tried pitching up and out a bit, make them hit it across the wind. None were called a strike, so they could lay off. I had to bring them too close to the middle or stay inside. Knowing now what Cody was going to do, I should have walked them..." The game started with a stiff wind blowing out to dead left field. Once the wind changed direction in the 5th, Moose Knuckles found themselves with limited "power" and a surging Pirates offense.

Twice, on 8 straight balls, Moose Knuckles' pitcher Cody H intentionally walked Pirate Dustin T with runners on in key situations. Despite protestations from Pirate Manager John C, Vinnie allowed the cowardly maneuver to continue unabated. "There were a couple of close ones..." said Vinnie defiantly and provocatively. "He has to say that..." countered John C, "What other excuse does he have?" Further, after John C petitioned Vinnie regarding the intentional walks, Vinnie followed him back toward the home bench area seeking an argument. "Yeah, I walked away. I was finished. He followed behind..." said the Pirates' manager while continuing "He acts like a bully. Twice I had to stop him from provoking and taunting my players. He seeks confrontation, but cries foul when it's returned. We play to have fun, not to suffer gross incompetence and abuse from field officials."

The Pirates fought back holding Moose Knuckles to 7 runs over 5 innings while dumping 10 runs on their pliable defense in the 5th and 6th innings. A subtle application of pressure on pitcher Cody H forced him to pitch to Pirate men and even Vinnie couldn't offer Cody further reprieve. Unfortunately, the Pirates could not overcome Jeff's seminar on incompetent officiating as he stifled three rallies with blown calls on the bases.

The Pirates are scheduled to start fall ball today, September 10, 7:30P at Coyne Field.

Post Season Schedule - 2013 Spring/Summer

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 22:00:00 +0000

Post Season
>>>American Legion Sunday Coed League Playoffs; B division; Best of 3; Dirty Pirates<<<
***With an 8 - 2 record, the Pirates earned the (1) seed.
Round 1	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Game 1:	Aug 11	Sun	1:30P	Mullen's	(4) Half Cocked	(1) Dirty Pirates	W: 17 - 7	9 - 2
Game 2:	Aug 11	Sun	3:00P	Mullen's	(1) Dirty Pirates	(4) Half Cocked	W: 13 - 11	10 - 2
***The Pirates blast Half Cocked to advance to the Championship round.

>>>American Legion Sunday Coed B Championship; Best of 3; Dirty Pirates<<<
Finals	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Game 1:	Aug 18	Sun	12:00P	Mullen's	(2) Shockers	(1) Dirty Pirates	L: 17 - 11	10 - 3
Game 2:	Aug 25	Sun	1:30P	Mullen's	(1) Dirty Pirates	(2) CDA Shockers	W: 15 - 3	11 - 3
Game 3:	Aug 25	Sun	3:00P	Mullen's	(2) CDA Shockers	(1) Dirty Pirates	W: 18 - 2	12 - 3
***The Pirates storm the Shockers for their 2nd consecutive Sunday Coed B Championship

>>>Guilderland Media League Coed Playoffs; Best of 3; EYS Clifford Wealth Mgmt Svs<<<
***EYS cruises to an 11 - 1 record and the (1) seed.
Round 1	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Game 1:	Aug 14	Wed	6:00P	Nott 5	(9) Media Logic	(1) EYS	W: 15 - 0	12 - 1
Game 2:	Aug 19	Mon	6:00P	Nott 2	(1) EYS	(9) Media Logic	W: 25 - 3	13 - 1
***EYS crush Media Logic; advance to Semi's.

Semi's	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Game 1:	Aug 21	Wed	6:00P	Nott 4	(5) Maggie's Cafe	(1) EYS	W: 17 - 6	14 - 1
Game 2:	Aug 26	Mon	6:00P	Nott 3	(1) EYS	(5) Maggie's Cafe	W: 15 - 6	15 - 1
***EYS sweeps away Maggie's to advance to the Championship

Finals	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Game 1:	Aug 28	Wed	6:00P	Nott 4	(3) Skyline Diner	(1) EYS	W: 23 - 6	16 - 1
Game 2:	Sept 03	Tue	6:00P	Nott 5	(1) EYS	(3) Skyline Diner	SUS: 8 - 4
***Game 2 resumes Monday, Sept 9, 6:00P at Nott 5
Game 2:	Sept 09	Mon	6:00P	Nott 5	(1) EYS	(3) Skyline Diner	W: 20 - 13	17 - 1
***EYS sweeps Championship

>>>Andy's League Coed C North Divisional Playoffs; Single Elimination; Dirty Pirates<<<
***The Pirates blast the North to loot the (1) seed.
	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Round 1:	Aug 29	Thu	6:00P	FoD	(8) Bill Brasky's	(1) Dirty Pirates	W: 12 - 4	16 - 1
North Semis:	Sept 05	Thu	7:30P	Mullen's	(5) Chase This	(1) Dirty Pirates	W: 12 - 10	17 - 1
North Finals:	Sept 09	Mon	9:00P	FoD	(2) Moose Knuckles	(1) Dirty Pirates	L: 17 - 14	17 - 2
***Pirates drop Championship

YELLOW indicates game postponed
RED indicates Conflict
ORANGE indicates Make-up Date, Time, and Field
BLUE indicates game and/or venue and/or opponent different from originally scheduled

Andy's Coed C Playoffs: North Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:57:00 +0000

Coed C North Championship

Round: Championship
Date: Monday, September 9
Field: Field of Dreams

9:00P
(2) Moose Knuckles vs. (1) Dirty Pirates

The 2 seed vs. the 1 seed, exactly how a Championship should be played. Come join the fun and action at Field of Dreams.

Congratulations Garry S and Sara R

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 21:19:00 +0000

Congratulations to Pirates Garry S and Sara R on their engagement!

"I had no idea..." said Sara R, "He just came over this afternoon...I though he did something, lol. Then he pulled out the box...got down on one knee and asked. I made him sweat a little...didn't answer him right away...I just stared at him."

A perfect Pirate moment.

In other news, Garry S was placed on the 1/2 day DL with a knee injury...

The Captain's Angels...

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 20:58:00 +0000

Lauren H, Lauren D, John C, Tab Z

Tab Z, Lauren D

Sara R, Tab Z, Lauren D, Lauren H

John C and the Pirettes

Coed B2 Championship: Paddy's Pub mastery over the division continues, win Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 20:45:00 +0000

Date: Friday, September 6
Field: Field of Dreams
Time: 6:00P
Weather: Clear, sunny, cool

Andy's Coed B2 Championship:
(6) Bootleggers: 0
(1) Paddy's Pub: 12

The Dirty Pirates congratulate Mike W, Glen W, Don K, Dane C, Kim W, Tab Z, Lauren D and the rest of Paddy's Pub on their Championship!

45 minutes is all it took for Paddy's Pub to yawn their way to the Coed B2 Championship.

Andy's Coed C Playoffs, North Semi Finals: Pirates grind out a thriller, advance to Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 20:31:00 +0000

Date: Thursday, September 5
Field: Mullen's Park
Time: 7:30P
Weather: Clear, cool

Andy's Coed C, Semis:

(5)Chase This: 10
(1)Dirty Pirates: 12

Despite stumbling and bumbling out of port, the Pirates righted the ship and downed Chase This 12-10 to advance to the Coed C North Championship.

With John C in the circle, a combination of soft Pirate defense and some good luck provided Chase This the impetus to jump out to an early 9 - 3 lead over the first three innings. Notwithstanding a paucity of well struck balls, Chase This seemed to find every hole and virtually steered hits inside the fair line. An ill timed error and poor pitch also led to a 3 run HR in the top of the second to push the game to a 7 - 1 Chase This lead. The Pirates matched 2 additional Chase This runs in the top of the 3rd, but found their ship sinking 9 - 3.

John C went to the bullpen early and brought in Garry S. "We needed a change..." said manager John C, while adding "and something to jolt the team." The move provided just that. The top of the 4th opened on a dubious note when John C had an awful read on a well struck fly ball to RC, but a strong throw to the cutoff limited the damage.

Garry S proceeded to get two quick outs on liners to third and himself and the final out on a just missed HR to left. Garry S succeeded in hanging the Pirates first 0 on Chase This. The Pirates failed to take advantage of the opportunity, however, and the game continued apace into the 5th: 9 - 3.

Although faced with the task of navigating around a 1 out error in the 5th, Garry S turned another quick inning and provided the Pirates with another 0 and opportunity. The Pirates were due to march their male trio to the plate in the bottom of the 5th, and found themselves well poised to take advantage of the break. Justin R started the rally with a laced line drive off the Pitcher's thigh. "It was outside..." said Justin R, "I knew I could crush it..."

Chase This' pitcher quickly recovered from the blow to face John C who walked on 5 pitches. "I'll happily take a BB in that situation...we needed base runners." With a smoldering Pete G on deck, the BB was well timed. Pete G smoked a double and with an E7 assist, plated two. A Dave G grounds rule double plated Pete G for the Pirates final run of the inning.

The game was now 9 - 6 and a formerly raucous Chase This sensed a change in the tide. The Pirates gave up a run in the top of the 6th, but quickly resumed their offensive attack. Garry S and Tabetha Z opened the bottom half with a pair of singles followed by a blistered line drive double off the bat of Justin R. A throwing error by the right center fielder allowed Tabetha Z to score and Justin R to advance to third. The Pirates were now trailing 9 - 8 with John C at the plate.

John C ripped a grounder toward Chase This' 2B who turned her head while trying to flee. Incredibly, the ball jumped up, struck the back of her glove and fell at her feet. Somehow cognizant of the proceedings, she collected herself, picked up the ball and completed the 4 - 3 play. Ever alert, Justin R scored to tie the game 9 - 9.

The Pirate attack continued as Pete G doubled and Lauren D singled to bring Dave G to the plate. On the second pitch of the AB, Dave G launched a 3 run shot into LF. The Pirates now held a 12 - 10 lead with the middle of Chase This lineup due up.

Chase This opened the 7th with a single and a fielders choice. Another single and a walk loaded the bases for their male trio. A pop-up behind second was caught by Justin R. "He was the only one who could catch that..." said John C, "It was well placed. Justin ranged far to catch it..." Thinking--or hoping--the ball would fall in, the runner on third broke for home and was doubled up on an appeal at third to end the game.

The Pirates will face the Moose Knuckles in the Championship game on Monday, September 9.

2013 Media League Playoffs, Finals: Game 2 Suspended, Bottom 4th

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 17:55:00 +0000

Date: Tuesday, September 3
Field: Nott Road, Field #5
Time: 6:00P
Weather: Cloudy, Cool

Media League Championship; best of 3:

(1) EYS: 8

(5) Skyline Diner: 4

Game Suspended in Bottom of the 4th, 1 out, runners on 1st and 3rd.

Playing on Nott 5, EYS sluggishly pursued a sweep of Skyline Diner. Behind good pitching and solid defense, EYS was up 8 - 0 on Skyline going into the bottom of the 4th. With an assist from an erratic K zone, Eric G struggled with his command allowing Skyline to line drive their way back into the game plating 4 runs. The game was suspended when a player was injured by an errant throw. Needless to say, players from both sides expressed concern and hope for a quick recovery.

Game 2 resumes 6:00P, Monday, September 9 at Nott 4.

Andy's Coed C Playoffs, Round 1: Pirates boot Brasky's to advance to North Semi's

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 01:06:00 +0000

Date: Thursday, August 29
Field: Field of Dreams
Time: 6:00P
Weather: Sunny, hot

Andy's Coed C, Round 1:
(8)Bill Brasky's: 4
(1)Dirty Pirates: 12

On a night when upsets were the norm, the Pirates played true to their top seed form by taking a 12-4 round one victory from Bill Brasky's (8). Brasky's was not a typical (8) seed having played three one run games against the other top seeds over the course of the season. Despite that, the Pirates never ceded control and held the lead throughout the game.

The Pirates' offense was sluggish over the first 4 innings, but on the back of a Pete G home-run, solid contributions by the Pirettes, and typically staunch pitching and defense, the Pirates held a 4-2 lead going into the 5th.

Pirate bats emerged from their slumber in the 5th and 6th powered by home-runs from Dave G and Pete G. Garry S continued his early inning pitching mastery over Brasky's allowing only 2 runs from the 5th through 7th innings.

The Pirates set sail to the North Division semi-finals next week to face (5) seed Chase This; date TBA.

Remaining North:
(5) Chase this @ (1) Dirty Pirates
(6) Voodoo @ (2) Moose Knuckles

Remaining East:
(8) War & Peace @ (5) Breaking Balls
(3) 459-TAXX @ (2) Philly Bawgo Fah

*************************
News

Round one featured several upsets and close games.

***Center Square Pub, the North (3) seed and the only team to defeat the Pirates this season, were throttled by (6) seed Voodoo 25-7 in a 6 inning mercy rule shortened game.

***North (7) seed Road Warriors put a scare into (2) seed Moose Knuckles and forced an extra inning game. The Moose Knuckles fought to a hard won 22-20 victory.

***East (1) seed, Casey Finn's, were upset 12-10 by (8) seed War & Peace.

***East (7) seed Kryptonite pushed (2) seed Philly Bawgo Fah to 11 innings, but ultimately succumbed in a 15-14 loss.

***East (5) seed Breaking Balls punished (4) seed Junior's Bar & Grill 23-10.

***North (4) seed Poppy's Place dropped a close one to (5) seed Chase This, 10-9.

2013 Media League Playoffs, Finals: EYS pummels Skyline; take game 1

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:36:00 +0000

Date: Wednesday, August 28
Field: Nott Road, Field #3
Time: 6:00P
Weather: Sunny, hot

Media League Championship; best of 3:

(5) Skyline Diner: 5

(1) EYS: 25

EYS eradicated any chance for an exciting opening game of the 2013 Media League Championship by stomping on Skyline Diner early and often. After the second inning, EYS held a firm, but not insurmountable 6 run lead. The game turned into a laugher in the 4th after EYS methodically dumped a 9 run inning on Skyline to take a 17-3 lead. Skyline essentially capitulated game 1 to EYS at this point and the race was on to record 9 more outs before darkness set in.

News

***Long time EYS veteran shortstop, Kevin S, re-aggravated his oblique and was forced to leave the game early. Justin "Pigpen" R stepped in at short and immediately lived up to his moniker.

***Very long time EYS veteran catcher, Brandi G, tested her surgically repaired knee in the bottom of the 6th. The result was a 4-3 force, but the ball was hard struck and Brandi ran well.

***This is the 6th consecutive Championship series for the EYS franchise dating back to their MisFits and MisFits-Probation days. Deron S, Brandi G, John C, and Kevin S have been stewards for and stalwarts of the team for the stretch of success. Deron S has been with the team nearly since its genesis in 2002, Brandi G joined a bit later, John C was recruited in 2007, and Kevin S joined in 2008.

The Media League Championship Series resumes on Tuesday, September 3, at Nott Road Field #4.

2013 Media League Playoffs, Semi-Finals: EYS sweeps Maggie's; advance to Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:16:00 +0000

UPDATED

Date: Monday, August 26

Field: Nott Road, Field #3
Time: 6:00P
Weather: Rainy, warm, humid

Media League Semi-Finals; best of 3:

(1) EYS: 15

(5) Maggie's Cafe: 6

Between raindrops, EYS sweeps Maggie's to advance to the Media League Championship round. EYS commenced play a little flat allowing Maggie's to play a tight game for the first few innings. EYS quickly regained form and created some distance in the forth. After the 5th, EYS held a commanding 9 run lead while trading runs with Maggie's to keep the game out of reach.

EYS plays in their 6th consecutive Media League Finals and hosts C2 Bombers or Skyline Diner on Wednesday, August 28, Nott Road Field #4.

Come and catch the action.

***********
Skyline Diner beat C2 Bombers 15-5 in a yawn inducing game last night at Nott #3 to take the series 2-1 and advance to the Championship.

Tonight's action features a hopeful double header at Nott #4 and Nott #1:

Game 1:
6:00P, Nott #4
Skyline Diner @ EYS

Game 2:
7:30P, Nott #1
EYS @ Skyline Diner

2013 Spring/Summer Sunday League Championship, Games 2 & 3: Pirate Cannoneers Blast Shockers, Loot Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:24:00 +0000

Date: Sunday, August 25
Field: Mullen's Park
Time: 1:30P, 3:00P
Weather: Sunny and hot

American Legion Sunday Championship

Game 1:
(1) Dirty Pirates: 15
(2) CDA Shockers: 3

Game 2:
(2) CDA Shockers: 2
(1) Dirty Pirates: 18

Down a game in this best of three series, the Pirates charted a perilous course to their second consecutive Sunday Coed B Championship. Led by Pete G, Pirate cannoneers were determined to blast away any drama from these games. Their blunt strategy was brutally effective as the Pirates dominated the day 33-5, 8 HRs to 2, 39 hits to 18, .520 BA to .310, .586 OBA to .355, .867 SLG to .466, and 1.453 OPS to .821. Further, the Pirates scored in every offensive inning save one.

Combined with a determined, stifling defense led by third baseman Justin "Pigpen" R, the Pirate victory was complete and thorough. A Pete G walk-off two run HR served as an exclamation point on a day of ascendance by the Pirates.

Congratulations on a great season, Pirates!

2013 Media League Playoffs, Semi-Finals: EYS uses a 9 run 1st to tromp Maggie's 17-6

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:34:00 +0000

Date: Wednesday, August 21
Field: Nott Road, Field #4
Time: 6:00P
Weather: Sunny, warm, humid

Media League Semi-Finals:

(5) Maggie's Cafe & Play It Again Sports vs. (1) EYS Clifford Wealth Mgmt Svcs

Maggie's: 6

EYS: 17

The Media League Semi-finals started just fine for Maggie's with their first two batters reaching base. EYS pitcher, Eric G, quickly settled down and leaned on his defense to put an end to the threat. As it turned out, that was the best chance Maggie's had at taking a lead.

EYS worked through their lineup to plate a devastating 9 runs in the bottom of the 1st. Maggie's never recovered from the damage and managed only 6 runs the rest of the way despite lacing several hot shots. The big field and stifling outfield defense, however, curtailed any threat to EYS. EYS plated 8 more runs along the way to ensure Maggie's fate was sealed.

Maggie's plays host to EYS for game 2 of this best of three series on Monday, August 26, Nott Road, Field #3.

2013 Spring/Summer Sunday League Championship, Game 1: Pirates Battle Back, Fail To Plunder Loot

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:52:00 +0000

Date: August 18
Field: Mullen's Park
Time: 12:00P
Weather: Sunny and warm

The Dirty Pirates battle back to take a one run lead in the 5th, but a 4 run 6th, and 7 run 7th by the Shockers stalled their comeback.

The Pirates, playing flat while suffering from "tournament hangover" surrendered game 1 to the Shockers. John C started in the circle and once again struggled with his command. "It's not walks..." said John C, "I'm missing my locations in the zone. There's little room for error..." John C gave up 6 runs in 3 innings of work before turning the game over to Garry S who immediately dropped a pair of 0's on the Shockers allowing the Pirates to take a 1 run lead at the end of the 5th.

The Shockers responded with 4 runs in the top of the 6th to put more pressure on the Pirates. The Pirates regrouped and battled back to a tie after plating 3 runs in the bottom half of the 6th. The Shockers dropped a devastating 7 runs on the Pirates in the top of the 7th with a combination of power and an amazing, if unsustainable ability to hit holes for singles. In fact, the Shockers managed to hit grounders through the infield almost at will. That Garry S is an extreme fly ball pitcher makes the feat all the more impressive. The Pirates could only muster 1 run in the bottom of the 7th for a 17-11 loss.

The Pirates will battle for their playoff lives when both teams meet for the second game of the championship series.

Game 2 and, if necessary, game 3 take place next Sunday, August 25 at Mullen's Park. Game times are TBA.

Philly Pirates Settin' to Sail to CDC Tourney

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:57:00 +0000

Blimey! In a sight not fit fo' man or beast, th' Philly Pirates, wearin' only their knickers, swabbed the hull 'n th' deck o' thar schooner. Soon, they be settin' sail t' the Capital District Charity Tourney at the Knickerbacker Softball Complex in Troy this Saturday, August 17. The Pirates are always motived t' play benefit tourneys 'n are lookin' t' bounce back from thar Maddie's Mark Championship loss.

Pirates preparin' t' tussle be:
Chad C
Dane C
Deron S
Dustin T
Garry S
John C
Justin R
Lauren D
Lauren H
Pete G
Sara R
Steve F
Tabetha Z
Todd S

The Tourney consists o' three pools:

Pool A
Don't Suck, Philly Bar & Grill Pirates, McDermotts Garage, InfoEd Global

Pool B
Crew 'Merica, Maggie's Sports Bar, Holy Shirts & Pants, One Bad Innin'

Pool C
Elder Bills Tavern, WMD's, Plain White T's, Grip It & Rip It

The Sea Dogs' schedule be:

Game 1
9:00A, Knick 1: Don't Suck vs. Philly Bar & Grill Pirates

Game 2
1:30P, Knick 2: Philly Bar & Grill Pirates vs. InfoEd Global

Game 3
4:30P, Knick 3: Philly Bar & Grill Pirates vs. McDermotts

If the Pirates be continuin' on, the Semi-Finals be scheduled fer 6:00P at Fields 1 'n 2. The Championship be scheduled fer 7:30P at Field 1.

Damnation commandeer our souls if we takes any quarter or offers the same.*

The Pirates express thar thanks t' Philly Bar & Grill at 633 Watervliet Shaker Road in Latham fer generously providin' funds fer the mission. Philly B&G offers great grub 'n a good time. Philly Cheesesteaks are featured 'n mighty recommended. Philly be the perfect galleon t' watch yer fav'rit sportin' events. Check out thar menu 'n more at: http://thephillysteaks.com/

The 2013 CDC Tourney beneficiaries be:

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society: http://www.mohawkhumanesociety.org/

'n

S.A.F.E., Sports Are For Everyone: http://www.sportsareforeveryone.org/

The Cap'n, John C, thanks th' Pirates' Crew, Philly Bar & Grill, 'n tourney organizers Ryan Phelps-Franco, AJ 'n Kim Rice. The Pirates look fore t' plunderin' 'n lootin' th' blasted event.

Please visit www.cdcsoftball.com fer more details.

*Paraphrased quote from Edward "Blackbeard" Teach.

The Dirty Pirates Loot Booze To Plunder The Division Title

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 21:13:00 +0000

The Dirty Pirates set sail to their crossover skirmish and plundered Booze on First to loot the division title with a stress-free 12-2 victory.

The Pirates stormed the Booze defenses with 5 runs in the first two innings; scored 4 in the fourth and 3 more in the last two innings for an easy victory. After blastin' Moose Knuckles--the Pirates closest divisional rivals--19-11 on Monday, the Pirates were relaxed and jovial as they battled Booze.

The Pirates finished their season relatively early and now must wait for the play of final divisional games for final seeding. Regardless the results, the Pirates have an unbreakable grip on the one seed in the North/East division.

"The one and done Andy's playoff format makes things difficult, but securing the one seed is an advantage..." said Cap'n John C. "We have some tough games ahead..."

The Pirates do, indeed, have some tough games ahead and the long wait before they battle again will not help them.

"Most of us will skirmish through the break..." said John C, "...but this unit won't battle together for a bit. It's on us to stay sharp."

Meanwhile, the Pirates will careen their Schooner and strip the barnacles from the hull. They will need every advantage when post season skirmishes commence.

Regular Season Schedule - 2013 Spring/Summer

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Thu, 15 Aug 2013 20:24:00 +0000

Regular Season
Team	Date	Day	Time	Facility	Away	Home	Score	Record
Toyota:	Apr 22	Mon	6:00P	FoD	Light Source	Toyota of CP	L: 7 - 1	0 - 1
Pirates:	Apr 25	Thu	6:00P	Ridge #1	Dirty Pirates	The Voodoo	W: 8 - 5	1 - 0
Pirates II:	Apr 28	Sun	12:00P	Mullen's	Dirty Pirates	Smack My Pitch	W: 20 - 1	1 - 0
Toyota:	Apr 29	Mon	7:30P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Swifty's	L: 19 - 6	0 - 2
EYS:	Apr 30	Tue	6:15P	Nott 1	EYS	C2 Bombers	W: 17 - 10	1 - 0
Pirates:	Apr 30	Tue	9:00P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Poppy's Place	W: 14 - 6	2 - 0
Pirates II:	May 05	Sun	3:00P	Mullen's	Wrecking Crew	Dirty Pirates	W: 19 - 4	2 - 0
Pirates:	May 08	Wed	6:00P	Fireman's	Dirty Pirates	Moose Knuckles	PPD: 08/12
Toyota:	May 09	Thu	6:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	O'Neil Property	L: 11 - 10	0 - 3
EYS:	May 09	Thu	6:15P	Nott 2	EYS	Green Denistry	L: 10 - 8	1 - 1
Pirates:	May 13	Mon	7:30P	Arbor Hill	Dirty Pirates	Center Square	L: 13 - 12	2 - 1
Toyota:	May 17	Fri	6:00P	Mullen's	Toyota of CP	Camp Vinette	L: 17 - 5	0 - 4
Pirates II:	May 19	Sun	10:30A	Mullen's	Dirty Pirates	Bombers	W: 28 - 8	3 - 0
EYS:	May 21	Tue	6:15P	Nott 1	Maggie's Cafe	EYS	W: 10 - 6	2 -1
Toyota:	May 21	Tue	9:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Sun Devils	PPD: 06/24
Pirates:	May 22	Wed	7:30P	Hoffman	Dirty Pirates	Chase This	PPD: 06/26
Toyota:	May 28	Tue	9:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Philly Bar & Grill	W: 15 - 3	1 - 4
Pirates:	May 30	Thu	8:30P	Hoffman	Dirty Pirates	Dirty Diamonds	W: 14 - 0	3 - 1
Pirates II:	Jun 02	Sun	12:00P	Mullen's	CDA Shockers	Dirty Pirates	L: 14 - 12	3 - 1
EYS:	Jun 03	Mon	6:15P	Nott 2	Team 10	EYS	W: 16 - 5	3 - 1
Pirates:	Jun 05	Wed	6:00P	Fireman's	Dirty Pirates	Roll Tide	FFH: 7 - 0	4 - 1
Toyota:	Jun 06	Thu	6:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Golden Cue	L: 7 - 0	1 - 5
Pirates II:	Jun 09	Sun	4:30P	Mullen's	Half Cocked	Dirty Pirates	L: 14 - 8	3 - 2
Pirates:	Jun 10	Mon	7:30P	Bleecker	Team Fred	Dirty Pirates	R/S: 07/30
Toyota:	Jun 11	Tue	6:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Light Source	PPD: 08/08
Pirates II:	Jun 16	Sun	1:30P	SUNY	Dirty Pirates	CDA Shockers	W: 10 - 6	4 - 2
Pirates:	Jun 17	Mon	6:00P	Hoffman	Bill Brasky's	Dirty Pirates	W: 19 - 10	5 - 1
Toyota:	Jun 18	Tue	6:00P	FoD	Swifty's	Toyota of CP	L: 12 - 4	1 - 6
EYS:	Jun 20	Thu	6:15P	Nott 2	Green Denistry	EYS	W: 17 - 2	4 - 1
Toyota:	Jun 24	Mon	9:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Sun Devils	PPD: 07/17
EYS:	Jun 25	Tue	6:15P	Nott 1	EYS	Bulldogs	PPD: 07/30
Pirates:	Jun 26	Wed	9:00P	Hoffman	Dirty Pirates	Chase This	W: 17 - 8	6 - 1
EYS:	Jun 27	Thu	6:00P	Nott 5	Misfits	EYS	W: 17 - 10	5 - 1
Toyota:	Jun 27	Thu	7:30P	FoD	O'Neil Property	Toyota of CP	L: 23 - 5	1 - 7
Pirates:	Jun 28	Fri	7:30P	Hoffman	Chico's	Dirty Pirates	W: 18 - 2	7 - 1
Pirates II:	Jun 30	Sun	3:00P	SUNY	Smack My Pitch	Dirty Pirates	W: 19 - 4	5 - 2
Lawson's:	Jul 01	Mon	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Garone's	Lawson's	PPD: TBD
Toyota:	Jul 02	Tue	6:00P	FoD	Camp Vinette	Toyota of CP	L: 18 - 3	1 - 8
EYS:	Jul 02	Tue	6:15P	Nott 2	EYS	Media Logic	PPD: 07/31
Lawson's:	Jul 03	Wed	6:15P	Arbor Hill	?	Lawson's	W	1 - 0
Pirates II:	Jul 07	Sun	3:00P	Mullen's	Dirty Pirates	Wrecking Crew	W: 20 - 7	6 - 2
Lawson's:	Jul 09	Tue	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Lawson's	Manny Cruz	L	1 - 1
EYS:	Jul 11	Thu	6:15P	Nott 2	Media Logic	EYS	W: 13 - 7	6 - 1
Lawson's:	Jul 11	Thu	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Lawson's	Garone's	L	1 - 2
Toyota:	Jul 12	Fri	6:00P	FoD	Sun Devils	Toyota of CP	L: 11 - 1	1 - 9
Pirates:	Jul 12	Fri	6:00P	Ridge #2	JLA	Dirty Pirates	PPD: 07/26
Lawson's:	Jul 12	Fri	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Black Jacks	Lawson's	W: 9 - 5	2 - 2
Pirates II:	Jul 14	Sun	1:30P	Mullen's	Dirty Pirates	Half Cocked	W: 18 - 9	7 - 2
EYS:	Jul 15	Mon	6:00P	Nott 2	Bulldogs	EYS	W: 6 - 5	7 - 1
Pirates:	Jul 16	Tue	6:00P	Fireman's	Bayside Tigers	Dirty Pirates	W: 12 - 0	8 - 1
Lawson's:	Jul 16	Tue	6:15P	Arbor Hill	Lawson's	Black Jacks	W	3 - 2
Toyota:	Jul 16	Tue	7:30P	FoD	Philly Bar & Grill	Toyota of CP	L: 15 - 11	1 - 10
Toyota:	Jul 17	Wed	6:00P	Coyne	Toyota of CP	Sun Devils	L: 14 - 9	1 - 11
Lawson's:	Jul 18	Thu	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Lawson's	Brew Crew	W: 22 - 7	4 - 2
Lawson's:	Jul 19	Fri	6:15P	Arbor Hill	Lawson's	Motown	W	5 - 2
Lawson's:	Jul 22	Mon	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Garone's	Lawson's	?
Toyota:	Jul 23	Tue	6:00P	FoD	Golden Cue	Toyota of CP	L: 9 - 2	1 - 12
Lawson's:	Jul 23	Tue	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Motown	Lawson's	?
Pirates:	Jul 25	Thu	6:00P	Fireman's	Glenmont	Dirty Pirates	W: 12 - 4	9 - 1
EYS:	Jul 25	Thu	6:00P	Nott 2	EYS	Skyline	W: 21 - 7	8 - 1
Lawson's:	Jul 26	Fri	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Brew Crew	Lawson's	W
Pirates:	Jul 26	Fri	9:00P	Bleecker	JLA	Dirty Pirates	W: 16 - 3	10 - 1
Pirates II:	Jul 28	Sun	10:30A	Mullen's	Bombers	Dirty Pirates	PPD: 08/04
EYS:	Jul 29	Mon	6:00P	Nott 1	EYS	Bulldogs	W: 15 - 4	9 - 1
Toyota:	Jul 29	Mon	7:30P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Grand Premier	L: 9 - 7	1 - 13
Lawson's:	Jul 29	Mon	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Manny Cruz	Lawson's	W: 19 - 9	?
Lawson's:	Jul 30	Tue	6:15P	Arbor Hill	Lawson's	Black Jacks	?
Pirates:	Jul 30	Tue	9:00P	Bleecker	Team Fred	Dirty Pirates	W: 14 - 2	11 - 1
EYS:	Jul 31	Wed	6:00P	Nott 5	EYS	Media Logic	W: 21 - 0	10 - 1
Pirates:	Jul 31	Wed	7:30P	Hoffman	Looking To Score	Dirty Pirates	W: 13 - 1	12 - 1
Lawson's	Aug 01	Thu	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Young 'Uns	Lawson's	?
Pirates II:	Aug 04	Sun	10:30A	Mullen's	Bombers	Dirty Pirates	W: 19 - 9	8 - 2
Pirates:	Aug 05	Mon	7:30P	Hoffman	Road Warriors	Dirty Pirates	W: 13 - 5	13 - 1
EYS:	Aug 06	Tue	6:00P	Nott 2	EYS	Maggie's	W: 9 - 6	11 - 1
Toyota:	Aug 08	Thu	9:00P	FoD	Toyota of CP	Light Source	L: 17 - 13	1 - 14
Lawson's:	Aug 09	Fri	6:15P	Arbor Hill	Lawson's	Motown	?
Toyota:	Aug 11	Sun	10:00A	FoD	Barn Owls	Toyota of CP	W: 18 - 0	2 - 14
Pirates:	Aug 12	Mon	6:00P	FoD	Dirty Pirates	Moose Knuckles	W: 19 - 11	14 - 1
Lawson's	Aug 12	Mon	8:15P	Arbor Hill	Garone's	Lawson's	?
Lawson's	Aug 13	Tue	6:15P	Arbor Hill	Brew Crew	Lawson's	?
Pirates:	Aug 14	Wed	6:00P	Ridge #2	Dirty Pirates	Booze on First	W: 12 - 2	15 - 1

YELLOW indicates game postponed
RED indicates Conflict
ORANGE indicates Make-up Date, Time, and Field
BLUE indicates game and/or venue and/or opponent different from originally scheduled

American Legion Coed B: The Pirates Blast their way past Half Cocked; advance to Championship

noreply@blogger.com (DPPI) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:15:00 +0000

The Pirates, playing as if their schooner was running on one main sail, yawned their way to a two game sweep over Half Cocked to advance to the American Legion Sunday Coed B championship round.

The Pirates laid siege with all guns blazing to Half Cocked for the first 3 innings of game one. Their enemy only managed a modicum of resistance to the assault. Sensing this, the Pirates' cannoneers retrenched by assuaging their salvos so as to conserve ammunition for their next opponent.

Although the strategy worked, the Pirates nearly let game two slip from their sights. Half Cocked stormed the Pirate defenses with all they could muster, but the Pirates held firm. Cries of protest could be heard from the Half Cocked bunkers, but the Pirates mocked said cries until the Half Cocked batteries fell silent. Never once in either game after a complete inning did Half Cocked take a lead.

The Pirates blasted Half Cocked 17-7 in game one and toyed with Half Cocked for a 13-11 victory in game two. Surely, the Pirate cannoneers will not relent next week when they lay siege to their Championship round opponents.

CDA Shockers and Bombers split their battles today with each claiming a victory. A final battle next Sunday will determine who engages the Pirates in the Championship round.

Bring along the family, some grog and hardtack sea biscuits and enjoy the opening skirmish next week.

The Dirty Pirates' Schedule for August 18:

Championship, Game One, 12:00P, Mullen's Park

(2) CDA Shockers OR (3) Bombers @ (1) Dirty Pirates

Game two and game three, if necessary, will be played August 25.