Jeff and I partied like it was 1994

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The trophy was recently salvaged from the basement of UBAA (Thanks to Kevin Davoren!). I surprised Jeff Durrbeck, former infielder, assistant coach, on field captain, Bob's sparring partner,etc while in town over Thanksgiving for fellow Bagger Matt Boex wedding. Jeff had tears in his eyes as he picked up his former prized hardware. Ponder this trophy, and the glory it brings as you struggle through your offseason workouts.

2007 T-Bagger Banquet Award Results

2007 Banquet Award Winners!
(and 2006 Results for reference)

2007 Newcomer of the Year
* 1st Place - Peter Bloom - Unanimously!
2006 Fall Most Improved/Best Newcomer - Folks Voted for Favorite Newcomer or Most Improved Player during FallBall
* 7 Way Tie!!! - Ryan Anderson, Marco DiGiorgio, Matt Boex, Lenny Kahn, James Salvador, Melissa the Waitress, Todd Farrel

2007 Most Improved
* 1st Place - Matt Boex
* 2nd Place - Chad Erickson
* 3rd Place - Bob Durrbeck

2007 Season Offensive MVP - Best Offensive Bagger Fall
* 1st Place PETER BLOOM
* 2nd Place BOB DURRBECK
2006 Fall Offensive MVP - Best Offensive Bagger Fall 2006
* 1st Place Dave Hernandez
* 2nd Place Mike Bell

2007 SEASON DEFENSIVE MVP - Best Gloveman
* 1st Place MIKE O'KEEFE
* 2nd Place TIE ERIK CRUZ & RYAN ANDERSON
2006 Fall Defensive MVP
* 1st Place Mike Bell
* 2nd Place Erik Cruz
* 3rd Place Matty Boex

2007 SEASON TEAM MVP - The big enchilada
* 1st Place MIKE O'KEEFE
* 2nd Place PETER BLOOM & DAVE HERNANDEZ
2006 Fall Team MVP The big enchilada Baggers Team MVP
* 1st Place Dave Hernandez
* 2nd Place Mike O'Keefe

2007 COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
* 1st Place AL GILLMOR
* 2nd Place EDDIE PRYCE

Favorite Moments Fall Ball 2007

• 1st Place - Beating Candllite!
• 2nd Place - Eddies Keys & Ryans Catch

Favorite Moments Softball 2007

• Tie - Gillmor's return discussions with Gary the Ump & Lenny stopping at 3rd on a sure Grand Slam

Favorite Moments Since 1989

• Tie - That Peter Bloom was 5 years old when we started, Matt B ripped his knee open, Bug Gulp Gary tossing Al, Big Gulp Gary waxing poetic about how many slurpees you can get for the price of a case of soda, Sending Donkey Punchers home in the playoffs, IronBridge saying they needed old guys after we trounced them
  

Baggers 2006 Stats

Baggers 2006 Stats
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And last years summer and fall stats!

Baggers 2007 Summer Stats

Baggers 2007 Summer Stats
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For your perusal!

Baggers Fall 2007 stats

Baggers Fall 2007 stats
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For your review. I'l have a printed copy at the banquet.

It's Over!

Greetings,



It’s over. Your Baggers came out on fire vs the undermanned Nevin’s club and the Baggers won 16-1 in a 4 inning slaughter. Next up, the 1st place Headhunters, the only team the Baggers hadn’t beaten yet this fall.

An early Bagger lead evaporated in an 8 run 3rd. The boys continued to chip away, scoring 2 in the 7th, and having 2 men on base, tying run at the plate, and a liner up the middle by Erik was shoestring snagged by their second basemen to end the game. Final score 13-10. We took the steam out of the Headhunters though, as they lost in the Championship to EAC/Candlelite. Overall, a fun season with many highlights, including our first win over EAC/Candlelite. What’s left? The banquet!



Working on polls and dates now, and I’ll get back to you soon on that.

In the meantime, stats and pics at;



http://tbaggers.blogspot.com/

Baggers Fall 2007 Stats, Playoffs included.

Baggers Team Photo FallBall 2007

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Following the regular season finale loss to the Headhunters, the Baggers still managed a winsome smile for this falls team photo. copies available soon on ebay!

Baggers Lose Meekly

EVANSTON - The double plays and overall team malaise your Baggers displayed will need to be replaced soon if the squad hopes to finish strong. Updated stats below.

Baggers win again in Hernandez Last Game.

EVANSTON - Your Baggers moved to 6 and 2 on the fall campaign following a 20 - 15 win over Ironbridge. There was a bit of controversy as it was rumoured that certain members of the squad were intentionally giving up runs to give Dave Hernandez a few more at bats in his final game as a Bagger. Thanks to Dave for the years worth of MVP effort. His bat, glove, speed and wit will be equally missed. Two more single games followed by the playoffs.

Baggers finally beat Candlelite!

EVANSTON - After years of trying, many close games, and a few too many chokes, your Baggers broke through. Up most of the game, and leading by 6 going into the final inning, they hung on for a 14-12 win. Congrats to all! Sadly that was the highlight of the evening as the second game the Baggers came out flat and lost 17 - 10 to the first place HeadHunters squad, as the doubleheaders section of the schedule comes to a close. Three weeks of single games closes out the fall regular season.

Baggers Stats Fall Ball 2007

Baggers vs Mark II 9202007 Scorebook

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EVANSTON - Despite a patchwork lineup, your Baggers won two last night at foggy Robert Crown park. Game one was against Mark II (Scorebook view included!) was tight throughout. The Baggers took a 2 run lead to the top of the 7th but couldn't close it out, leaving the Baggers with a tie game going to the bottom of the 7th. 3 straight quick singles won it 14-13. Highlights included a grand slam to take the lead by Peter Bloom in the 6th and triples by Al Gillmor and Mike O'Keefe along the way. Game two pitted your Baggers vs the fashionably clad Ironbridge squad, authors of last years favorite line, "We need to get some old guys." A slow start left the game tied at 4 after two, but the Baggers opened it up eventually slaughtering them 15-5. Homers by James Salvador, Peter Bloom, and Bob Durrbecks first of 2007 led the way. Next week our last doubleheader, vs. Candlelite at 8:00 and the Headhunters at 9:15. Good tickets available. Current stats and box score below!

Baggers Fall 2007 stats 3 games

Baggers Fall 2007 stats 3 games
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Stats through 3 games attached. See you Thursday!

Baggers don't take advantage, lose, now bye week.

EVANSTON - The Baggers fullest squad in years (13), and the return of Alex Gillmor were not enough to spur your Baggers to victory. They lost 13 -7 to the vaunted Candlelite squad, who seemed vulnerable and beatable. Highlights included, the return of Al, who looked good, our first experience with the new lightning system, and an outdoor hordeorves at Candlelite
This week, no games. Please check the schedule and let me know when you have issues. Two twin bills in a row, all minus Erik.

Baggers overcome slow start, sweep twin bill

EVANSTON – New talent, returning Baggers, and lifers alike helped your Baggers to a two game sweep of the previously unseen Nevin’s squad. After opening with the usual slow hitting start, the Baggers finished game one strong, winning 13-7. Game two picked up where they left off, with a 10-0 five inning win. The competition picks up this week as we face the multiple year champion Candlelite/EAC squad.

Game time 6:45 on the NE field.

Fall Ball 2007 Week 1

We open on Thursday 8/30 with a twin bill, 6:45 & 8:00 vs Nevin's Swingers on the SW field. Nevin's is a new team to us.

Summer 2007 Stats

Stats From Summer 06!