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Hi Just dropping by witha v4U King Oki and Queen Baby Come visit me, Baby & Oki,vote/BellatrixBO- TM217549.	08/30/2012 03:00.52 PM	Report This Comment
hi boo boo and i would like to join a basball team this year if you have any openings. thankyou. love cori and boo boo Come visit me, Paddy Cake & Piddy Girl, CORI & BOO BOO.	01/20/2012 04:59.02 PM	Report This Comment
To All Concerned: I would like to say how pleased I was that you had such a great Birdie Baseball season. Timothy would have been so proud and I know he and Asha were rooting for you all from the other side of the Rainbow Bridge!! Mrs. Tim Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	10/22/2011 10:33.11 AM	Report This Comment
Ô` Hello, Mr H Lloyd Parrot Thank you for stopping by the Commissioner's office with your question regarding the time of today's BazeBol Game. The first pitch in today's game was thrown at 4:00 pm Eastern Time, and this is indeed a change from the regular season schedule. I apologize if the change caused you or anybirdy in your flock to arrive late or miss the game. The Umpire who had been responsible for Friday games during the regular season has great difficulty carrying on into the post season due to her day job. Therefore, the balance of the umpiring staff is able to maintain a consistent posting schedule at this point of the post season of 4:00 Eastern Time, as mentioned earlier. If at any point in time during the season ... the regular season OR the post season ... you have a question about game time or game schedules, I direct your attention to the area of The BazeBol Page under "How we met:". The information posted there is constantly updated to reflect any changes as they occur. You may rely on the accuracy of what you see there. But I do recommend checking it regularly because of circumstances that may arise at a moment's notice for the League or Umpires creating the need to adjustment the information. Any adjustments would be posted there (such as a game postpostment). And now, allow me to apologize for failing to respond to your inquiry earlier in the day. It was only after the completion of the game that I checked my mail and saw your note. I hope that you will continue to use The Commissioner’s Office for obtaining answers to any of your Birdie BazeBol questions. It is, in great part, the reason the Office was created. Have a nice day, Ô` Kommissioner K Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	10/08/2011 04:21.35 PM	Report This Comment
Excuse Commissioner When is the playoff game today? Is it at 4 eastern or 5 eastern? Regular season Friday games were at 5. I am wondering if the post-season schedule is different. Harrold Lloyd Parrot Come visit me, Duchess Malachite Bratbird, Hal ♥s Angel & Photon.	10/07/2011 07:09.41 AM	Report This Comment
To the Commissioner and Umpires I would like to thank all of you for all of the hard work you have done. Bailey only played baseball this year and was looking forward to next year. He had such a great time. he would sit on his desk perch during the game and loudly chirp as I clapped for the team. I'm sorry he couldn't play his last game tomorrow. But he will be there in spirit. Many thanks. Jane & angel Bailey Come visit me, Chyna & Bailey ♥ RIP.	09/21/2011 05:12.19 PM	Report This Comment
My dear Commissioner I'm taking time out of my... ... busy schedule of robbing banks, trains, and stagecoaches, to ask if at all possible, a special request! I know you follow baseball almost as good as I do, and last year we had the championship trophy presentation and my brother Arthur was lucky enough to get the MVP award as per Mr. Tim, because of the best on-base and hitting percentage in the championship series! Would it be too much to ask to have a special trophy made for our league's most valuable fan and not because she's my best friend or member of my team but because she is baseball's biggest fan, she has not missed one single game the entire year, and she is out there with her charm and grace and if nothing else, her fabulous Hello Kitty lunchbox, at virtually every game played at Kevlar Field! You know exactly who I'm talking about my dear friend and perhaps the sweetest bird on the planet, Miss Sugar McClellan, this little girl make the games fun and interesting for everybody who ever gets anywhere near her and many times she has soothed my overzealous reactions to a loss! I know you're very busy putting together the playoff scenario and what team plays who, and so on and so forth! I hope you honor this simple request, don't make me have come down to Warrensburg, you ain't going to want the likes of me in your peaceful little town! If my Raiders would've made it to the playoffs I would have dedicated every hit, every base on balls, every walk, every out, and every game to my fallen friend and coach, Angel Asha, but since my coaching skills were not as good as they should have been that will not be the case, but I will still report the outcome to her so that she might relay them to her daddy! If you get a minute let me know what you decide and if your answer is yes then you can just take it from there, I will see you later, oh and BTW the pics you e-mailed to us of Riley Ann's toy, before and after, I would have to say she got her money's worth out of that poor toy, geez what an animal she is, LOL, see you later... The outlaw Jenny Lynn Ringo, requesting a favor from the commissioner Come visit me, Mr Ziggy~So proud to be a MLB, gooo Beaks!!!, Coach Jenny~Ready to lead the Raiders to victory, Arthur Alex~Proud catcher for the Greyt Grey Wings, WE ARE THE RAIN FOREST RAIDERS~& very proud of it, ANGEL CHRISTY~I'm the White Hawks Spiritual leader, Ms LaLo~Loving being the Silver Slugger short stop & Mr Flash~1st base bird for the C2 White Hawks.	09/20/2011 02:09.47 PM	Report This Comment
Dear Commish I don't know if this question is answerable, but I am curious. My Savage Sennies are in last place in the Talon League. Obviously we will not make the play offs, however since we have no further games this season per the schedule, is it possible we could move out of the the cellar if teams above us lose? Not that I want anybirdy to lose, but this is embarrassing!! Kiddo Come visit me, BOTM CALENDAR PAGE, BOTM Founding Feathers, Wedding photos & Kiddo - Go Phoenix Base Flyers!!!.	09/13/2011 12:45.46 PM	Report This Comment
((HUG)) Commish Thank you for all you are doing. I was wondering about the team rosters. Is there anyway to get the rosters all on one or two pages? I am not adept enough to know the answer to that. It would be convenient to know which players are on which team. Thank you. Zippy Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--THANK U forBOTD; BELLATRIX for BOTM# 217549.	09/01/2011 01:00.45 PM	Report This Comment
Thank you for responding to my question so quickly...I think having them posted here as well would be a good idea as well. Taz and Scooby Come visit me, Taz - WE WON A TOUGH ONE VS THE MIGHTY MACAWS, Scooby ~ ONE MORE FOR THE WIN COLUMN, Chica ~ I AM A MIGHTY MACAW..., Rosie ~ CALLIN THE GAME ON MONDAYS, Napoleon ~ WE'LL GET THEM NEXT TIME..., Suzi~ I AM A WONDERWING...YEAH!, THE GREY'T GREY WINGS, The Proctor Flock...We love BazeBol!, SIMON ~ PROUD TO BE A MLB AND PROUD OF COACH REBA!, Chloe ~ Proud of our Team...We got the 'W' & Jewels ~ SEE THE ROBIN TAKING A BATH TOO....	08/22/2011 04:29.22 PM	Report This Comment
Ô` Hello, Mr Taz & Mr Scooby Thank you so much for stopping by the Office of the Birdie Baseball Commissioner. Your question is one of the reasons for which the page was created. Beginning last week, the current team standings were posted as an image in the gallery at the bottom of the KEVLAR Memorial Stadium page. If you will click on the thumbnail to enlarge it, you can read the teams' places in their own league's standings, the number of games won, the number of games lost, the total number of games played to date, the winning percentage, and the number of games they are out of first place for their league. The standings are updated and posted each Sunday, with statistics through the previous Saturday included. (The date through which those stats extend is indicated on the image as well.) I had considered posting each week's update on the Commissioner's page as well. Would you let me know if you think this would be a good idea? I would appreciate your input. Once again, thank you for your question. Keep them coming! Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/22/2011 03:51.03 PM	Report This Comment
Ô` Jenny Lynn, thank you for your question… … regarding which birdies get to play in any given baseball game and which do not. In answer, let me reiterate a portion of the explanation of how a game of Birdie Baseball is played, from the first blog that was posted on The Office of the Birdie Baseball Commissioner’s page … “The batting lineup for any one game is limited to 10 players. Any reserves on a team play throughout the season as well by rotating the lineup beginning with the next player in the lineup after batter number 10 from the previous game. And this rotation continues throughout the season in the same manner with each Umpire using their own rotation. How many games they have played for any given team is why you see different Umpires using different lineups at different times.” This lineup is not impacted by the fact of what birdie does or does not actually show up for their games. It is strictly a function of the lineup submitted by each Coach at the start of the season. I hope this answers your question completely. Should you have any other questions, please feel free to leave another note at the Commissioner’s Office, and I will be happy to do the best I can to respond. Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/22/2011 02:58.41 PM	Report This Comment
Hi, We were wondering if there is anywhere that the teams records are listed for the year? We are new to baseball this year and would like to know how all the teams are doing... Thanks for all your hard work... Taz and Scooby Doo Come visit me, Taz - WE WON A TOUGH ONE VS THE MIGHTY MACAWS, Scooby ~ ONE MORE FOR THE WIN COLUMN, Chica ~ I AM A MIGHTY MACAW..., Rosie ~ CALLIN THE GAME ON MONDAYS, Napoleon ~ WE'LL GET THEM NEXT TIME..., Suzi~ I AM A WONDERWING...YEAH!, THE GREY'T GREY WINGS, The Proctor Flock...We love BazeBol!, SIMON ~ PROUD TO BE A MLB AND PROUD OF COACH REBA!, Chloe ~ Proud of our Team...We got the 'W' & Jewels ~ SEE THE ROBIN TAKING A BATH TOO....	08/22/2011 01:04.34 PM	Report This Comment
Ms. Commish...hang in there We completely agree with Kiddo and his Mom!! We are Rainforest Raiders Fred & Ethyl. Jenn Lynn stated that her team backed her up NEARLY 100%....we are here to say that percentage is inflated. We have kept our beaks glued shut over the last few weeks out of embarrassment. Nobirdie LIKES to lose, of course not, but WE NEVER CARED whether our team's score was higher or lower. We were here for the fun, that included Coach JL's funny remarks here and there....but then things went too far...way way too far. Throwing a temper tantrum as a coach is not only poor sportsmanship (even in a virtual arena) but a poor example to your players. We know how hard the umps work at making the other birds have a good time at the ball park. We for two did not endorse the slander and the intentional mud slinging that our coach dished out, hence our embarrassment over the behavior of one who is supposed to lead our fine team. There is funny...then there is Jenny Lynn's recent behavior. Two completely different things with a big fat line between the two. We were hoping she would settle down and realize that it's not nice to call people (or other birds) names, and insult them over and over...(nobirdie ever did THAT to JL) but she did not cool down. She has only gotten worse, and because of that we feel we need to make our opinions clear so that we may not be grouped with those "backing up" her poor behavior. We understand we may end up being subjects of her attacks as well now, but right is right and wrong is wrong, and JL is clearly wrong. If those who "back her up" were 100% aware of her hurtful remarks they surely would not endorse her behavior. No, it was not possible for our Mom to escort us to every game, we have participated as best we could. Our fister Peanut was one of Birdie Baseball's first players back with Coach Norman years ago, our fids have played for YEARS, we LOVE the game. Every bird in this house appreciates the hard work that goes into playing these games, and if one bird thinks every game is all about her, then she has forgotten her team. I wish for JL to lose her anger and be funny once again, I also hope she can see that big fat line between right and wrong and the fun she's taking from others. ~~Fred & Ethyl Come visit me, Buddy, Peanut, Rio, Ducky, Fred & Ethyl & Petrie.	08/22/2011 06:54.10 AM	Report This Comment
Dear Commish Acting or otherwise, I think you are doing a great job. As the newest ump (having only refereed one game), I know how much work is involved in each and every game. It is entirely by chance who wins, and as you have already pointed out the Zons are hardly the first team to have an extended losing streak. As a matter of fact the Rainforest Raiders are not in last place in their league. It is totally random how the numbers fall, and win or lose it is just a game and a virtual one at that. I think the point Jenny Lynn is missing in her declaration about freedom of speech is the fact that that was never in question. Freedom of speech is definitely one of our inalienable rights here in America. However slander or defamation of character are another matter entirely. I have often been quite amused by JL's rants and tirades, but this time I believe, as the other umpires concurred, she went too far and needed to be reined in. This doesn't mean I don't look forward to her coming back to the games after her suspension. She is still team captain of her team and a valued member of Birdie Baseball overall. Kiddo & Kiddo's mom Come visit me, BOTM CALENDAR PAGE, BOTM Founding Feathers, Wedding photos & Kiddo - Go Phoenix Base Flyers!!!.	08/20/2011 02:16.26 PM	Report This Comment
Ms. Commish (((HUG))) I want to thank you for the GREAT service of running the birdie baseball, that is a BIG job. Just so you know that I do appreciate the job you are doing. I still ask mercy for Coach Jenny Lynn, and will carry my parasol so saying to games. Thank you that there ARE games. Zippy Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--THANK U forBOTD; BELLATRIX for BOTM# 217549.	08/20/2011 09:57.47 AM	Report This Comment
Hi We are detouring today into the RVS room indoors. The center has 4 outdoor enclosures for RVS(Rabies vector species) animals, as well as a large pen outdoors where both waterfowl and older skunks are kept, but these photos were taken in the RVS nursery. This is a room with double locked doors that only certain volunteers may enter. Those with pre-exposure rabies shots are permitted to work with these animals. In here are all the mammals you didn't see in the mammal nursery; infant skunks, raccoons, foxes, ground hogs, and bats. The pics below show a somewhat older raccoon and fox who aren't big enough to go outside yet. By now, they are both out there, and the raccoons have mostly been released. The foxes will go after about 16 weeks of age. The center deals with over 100 raccoons each year, and usually one or 2 foxes. This year, there are 6 foxes, both red and gray kinds, who need separate facilities, so not only are all the RVS enclosures in use, the center has also dedicated 2 outdoor aviaries with limited access to the foxes. Baby season is winding down now, so most of the mammals are getting out soon, or have been released already. Hugs and a vote, Willie Come visit me, Gizmo, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM, Willie, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM, In Divo's memory & Falco, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM.	08/20/2011 06:32.32 AM	Report This Comment
HEY Ms Commish, here's another (((HUG))) for you, you really need some tonight, I think. Thanks for the vote, too! Willie and the flock Come visit me, Gizmo, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM, Willie, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM, In Divo's memory & Falco, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM.	08/19/2011 07:45.54 PM	Report This Comment
Ms Kommish Thank you for the explanation. I really was wondering what it was all about. I do not know how many games are left, or how many Jenny has missed. Still, I beg mercy for her. Maybe we could make her stay on a brick perch. Zippy Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--THANK U forBOTD; BELLATRIX for BOTM# 217549.	08/19/2011 04:54.14 PM	Report This Comment
Ô` TO ALL CONCERNED IN BIRDIE BASEBALL RE: 3-Game Suspension of Amazon Rainforest Raiders Coach, Jenny Lynn There seems to be a gross misconception of the reason for suspending Amazon Rainforest Raiders Coach, Jennifer Lynn. This posting is to make clear that Jenny Lynn is NOT being suspended for any ”freedom of speech” infractions or for ACCEPTABLE fun antics before, during, or after baseballs games at KEVLAR Memorial Stadium. The issue behind her 3-game suspension is of a much more serious nature, and the actions for which she is being disciplined should be offensive to all involved in Birdie Baseball, players as well as spectators. But before we get ahead of ourselves, Jenny Lynn, I would like to address your note of August 16, left at “The Office of the Birdie Baseball Commissioner” point by point: 1. You most certainly may form a Player’s Committee if you wish. Though I do not see the necessity, it would need to be representative of the entire League. 2. You are most certainly welcome to plead your case to the staff [i.e. team of Umpires], though it seems you already have. 3. You stated that you have not seen a team go through so many consecutive losses without a win since Birdie Baseball started. You are correct. To date, your Rainforest Raiders are poised at a 10-game losing streak. However, this is not completely out of proportion to other losing streaks the Birdie Baseball League has seen since its inception. In the current 2011 Season, the CrackerJack Conures just recently broke a 9-game losing streak. In 2010, the Timneh African Greys experienced a 9-game losing streak as well. In 2009 the Kevlar Keets’ also experienced a 9-game losing streak. There have also been slightly lesser losing streaks of 7, 6, and 5 consecutive losses from 2011 back through 2009. The 2008 season consisted of only 4 teams, and the statistics are not available for that season. And Birdie Baseball was actually birthed in 2007 with only 2 teams and a 7-game series. 4. You are correct again with regard to trash talking being, and always having been, a part of the fun of Birdie Baseball. 5. According to Roget’s Thesaurus “accuse” and “insinuate” are synonymous. 6. The email you received informing you of your 3-game suspension was delivered by that method out of respect and regard for your privacy. Your description of it as “nasty” is now open to the interpretation of the general population of the Birdie Baseball League, and the BirdChannel population at large. Before I publish the email in its entirety, and on behalf of the Umpiring Team who signed off on the decision, I would also like to clarify one more misconception. There is a great distinction between being “suspended” for 3 games, and being “banned” from Birdie Baseball. If you were to be banned from the sport, it would be permanent. This is a disciplinary action, and therefore temporary, for a specified length of time. Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/19/2011 04:22.58 PM	Report This Comment
Ô` From: ‘Eva K…..’ Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 7:23 AM To: 'Chuck D…..' Cc: 'Denise …..'; 'Karen …..'; 'Pam …..' Subject: Birdie Baseball Dear Chuck, It is a sad day in Birdie Baseball when a player calls into question the integrity of the Officiating Staff of the sport. However [not so thinly] veiled the accusation is, it has been implied that the results of the Amazon Rainforest Raiders’ games have not been arrived at fairly, and that it is suspected to be because the player is not held in the highest esteem by the Umpiring Team. I dare say this is offensive to each and every Umpire given that each has played games for every team in the League this season. Since there is nothing truly at stake in Birdie Baseball, and it is played strictly to provide an opportunity for fun and interaction between birds, these statements are inappropriate and uncalled-for. Chuck, Jenny Lynn, Captain and Manager of the Amazon Rainforest Raiders, in her comments following the game between your team and Da Pois ‘N’ Dem this Saturday past, it is clear that you feel you have been wronged in the way the Umpires have “rolled the dice” for your team. I can assure you, you have not. In order to appease your fears, allow me to briefly explain how it is that a game of Birdie Baseball is played…. [ I HAVE TAKEN THE LIBERTY OF NOT USING THE SPACE FOR THIS PART OF THE EMAIL AS IT IS A DUPLICATION OF THE EXPLANATION OF HOW A GAME OF BIRDIE BASEBALL IS PLAYED WHICH IS POSTED IN THE FIRST BLOG ON THIS PAGE.ek ] Therefore, for Jenny Lynn’s unbecoming and unsportsmanlike comments accusing your very own Officials of cheating you or your team out of winning baseballs games for any reason, THIS IS YOUR THIRD OFFENSE AGAINST BIRDIE BASEBALL THIS SEASON. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED ON EACH OF THE OTHER TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST BY COMMISSIONER TIM, AND THE SECOND BY ME. * This time there will be a consequence. Jenny Lynn will be required to sit out the next three Rainforest Raiders games. I can see no other way to put an end to this distasteful attitude. And end it must. This disciplinary action has been arrived at by a consensus of the Umpiring Team. Sincerely, Eva Kline Acting Birdie Baseball Commissioner Caps added for this printing only. Come visit me, , ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/19/2011 04:22.52 PM	Report This Comment
Ô` Returning to the misconception of the reason … for suspending Jenny Lynn, you will note a section in the second to last paragraph of the above email that has been capitalized for purposes of this discussion. Jenny Lynn’s warnings regarding unsportsmanlike conduct began this season even before Birdie Baseball lost our own Commissioner Tim. There was an incident in which she described climbing the stands and charging birdie[s] with the intent to do bodily harm. Commissioner Tim phoned Jenny Lynn’s dad at the time and let it be known in no uncertain terms that this was totally unacceptable and not to be repeated. I know because Tim phoned me to tell me of the incident, his conversation with Jenny Lynn’s dad, and Jenny’s dad’s promise that it would not happen again. Then on July 4, following the Rainforest Raiders’ loss, Jenny Lynn described an actual assault on the opposing team captain in a blog that was deleted almost before anyone ever knew it had been posted. At that time, I both emailed Jenny Lynn’s dad and spoke with him on the phone and was given another promise that an incident like this would not occur again. It is neither funny, nor silly, nor sweet to threaten bodily injury to another bird, even in a virtual environment. There are humans behind these birds and it is not only unsportsmanlike, but inconsiderate. Granted, while what we [the Umpiring Team] are considering her third offense is not of a physical nature, it is highly offensive to Birdie Baseball nonetheless, especially to those of us who dedicate exceeding amounts of time and energy to operate this League for your enjoyment, and to birdies on those teams who have also experienced a number of consecutive losses, and remained true to the spirit of Birdie Baseball without accusation. To quote one Umpire, “As you know, the spirit of BC baseball is all about fun. When you have parronts that take things too serious, show bad sportsmanship and say that umpires are cheating- it is like a slap in the face. The amount of time put in by umpires, approximately 150 games over 6 months, shows an incredible dedication to BC Baseball.” Mrs. Tim has weighed in on this situation and has said that “Timothy would never let something like this go on.” I invite you to look at the Motto posted on The Office of the Birdie Baseball Commissioner’s Page which is a quote that Mrs. Tim gave me saying that if she heard her husband say it once, she heard him say it a thousand times. Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/19/2011 04:22.48 PM	Report This Comment
Ô` BIRDIE BASEBALL PLAYERS AND PATRONS … This is your opportunity to weigh in on the subject. And THIS is the venue to present your appeals and opinions. You may do so without fear of repercussions of any kind. I invite you to use this page for the purpose for which it was created. But I ask you to keep in mind that, along with the freedom of speech, or any freedom really, comes the obligation to exercise it responsibly. Sincerely, Your Birdie Baseball Umpiring Team Acting Commissioner K Norman’s Mom Umpire McLyn Kiddo’s Mom Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/19/2011 04:22.44 PM	Report This Comment
(((HUG))) Ms Commissioner ma'am. Could you please reconsider Jenny Lynn's suspension, I think many, many, many birdies miss her on the field. Zippy, not a player this season Come visit me, Polly; Co Cap't of Dragons & Zippy--THANK U forBOTD; BELLATRIX for BOTM# 217549.	08/19/2011 12:38.22 PM	Report This Comment
Hey Ump, ((((((((HUG))))))))))) and thanks for all you do! It's complicated, more than we thought. For Jenny, the teams all go through win/lose streaks. Come visit me, Gizmo, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM, Willie, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM, In Divo's memory & Falco, vote Bellatrix, 217549, BOTM.	08/18/2011 02:01.47 PM	Report This Comment
I would like to start a players committee, J Lynn ...and for openers I would like to appeal my three-day suspension, this is America and the accused has a right to present its case, and I wouldn't swear to it but I think the same rules apply in Missouri! I have watched or been a part of baseball every since it started and I have never seen a team go through so many consecutive losses without a win, which is what prompted my 'insinuation' that's something or someone was possibly altering the scores to get even with me for threatening Jake when he laughed at my team, I personally find his overbearing and obnoxious har har Har to be almost more than I can take at times, especially when our team had been on such a losing streak! I love the game of baseball as much as any bird that plays the game and the trash talking to the other team was something that was made a part of an even more accessible between Asha and myself before her untimely death, and now the real commissioner is dead also, fantasy baseball will never be the same, and this is not just my opinion but that of many! I insist that I be allowed to go before my accusers, and present my side of the story! If you feel as though I've must be further punished by refusing to hear my side and allowing the three game suspension for my team to go on, I suppose there is not a lot I can do about it for now, but in major league baseball and football the players have a grievance committee, and after all I did not accuse you of wrongdoing, I merely insinuated that it seemed to be more than a coincidence! I know you have been looking for a reason to get rid of me, but I am not going to quit baseball, nor am I suggesting that you quit either, I know the hard work that the umpires but into these games and by your own admission in your nasty e-mail note you wrote to me, this is only fantasy baseball, and there is no prize, so I ask you, what's the big deal and if wins and losses don't account for anything, then why do we keep score... Coach Jenny Lynn of the Amazon Rainforest Raiders Come visit me, Mr Ziggy~So proud to be a MLB, gooo Beaks!!!, Coach Jenny~Ready to lead the Raiders to victory, Arthur Alex~Proud catcher for the Greyt Grey Wings, WE ARE THE RAIN FOREST RAIDERS~& very proud of it, ANGEL CHRISTY~I'm the White Hawks Spiritual leader, Ms LaLo~Loving being the Silver Slugger short stop & Mr Flash~1st base bird for the C2 White Hawks.	08/16/2011 02:30.07 PM	Report This Comment
Ô¯ Interim Birdie Baseball Commissioner K Here … Here, briefly, is an explanation of how it is that a game of Birdie Baseball is played. Each player is asked to submit a series of 15 numbers from 1 thru 12 at the beginning of the season. These are then recorded on the team’s batting line-up (a predetermined order based on how each coach submits the required form for the team) in the order in which you have given them to your Coach. Next, there are 12 “probablilites” for plays: A Walk, 2-Singles, a Double, a Triple, a Home Run, 2-Strike Outs, 2-Fly Outs, and 2-Ground Outs. (These are the invention of the gracious lady who designed the method for playing Birdie Baseball, Norman’s mom; the 1st Birdie Baseball Umpire.) It is these 12 probabilities that are determined by the “roll of the dice”. For the most part, the Umpires use a computer generated random dice roller to obtain the values assigned to each probability. These values are determined newly for each game, ONLY ONCE for each game, AT THE BEGINNING of the game. The batting lineup for any one game is limited to 10 players. Any reserves on a team play throughout the season as well by rotating the lineup beginning with the next player in the lineup after batter number 10 from the previous game. And this rotation continues throughout the season in the same manner with each Umpire using their own rotation How many games they have played for any given team is why you see different Umpires using different lineups at different times. Beginning with batter number 1, the first number in his/her sequence is matched to the probability value of a play FOR THAT GAME and that determines the play he/she makes. The first number in the sequence for batter number 2 is then matched to its probability value, and so on and so on. The player’s sequence of numbers is not started over for each game, but continued from where it was left off from the previous game in which he/she played. (For instance, in a game recently played, the first number to come up for batter number 1 since she last played in a game was 11, and so her play was a Double according to the probability values “rolled” for Saturday’s game. Then next batter’s sequential number was 9, which was a Single according to the probability values.) Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/16/2011 05:20.10 AM	Report This Comment
Hopefully you can see that the Umpires work with what is in front of them in the form of numbers only. And the game is played as a matching and reporting process. It can, indeed, seem very confusing and this is why so few parronts are willing to step up to be Umpires. It is exceedingly time consuming. And they are owed a huge debt of gratitude for their contribution to the very existence of Birdie Baseball! What you get to “hear” when you attend each game is the result of all the time and effort to play each game, PLUS the time to report it in a fashion that gives you the fun and experience of actually “being there” as each game is played! And the entire Umpiring Team is always tickled to hear your words of appreciation and encouragement for their efforts. It is, after all, our salary!!! Have you (((HUGGED))) an Umpire today?! Brought to you by the Office of The Birdie BaseBall Commissioner. Acting Commissioner Eva Come visit me, *, ,, Asha & Mr Tim ~ Forever In Our Hearts, ` & ..	08/16/2011 05:20.06 AM	Report This Comment