by scout team » Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:09 pm
As a newcomer to the Bucket, I must admit that I am both amused and aghast at the biting comments exchanged between the combatants, but like any serious car accident, I am compelled not to turn away.
If I might redirect the attention momentarily to the flelds once again, yes, it appears clear that Victory USA and FC98 are the toast of the 12u Division. They are complete teams and most of us wish our daughters played for them. Yes, Punishers lost to TT99 and CA98 at OC Classic, but they remain a good team. They underestimated TT99 in opener of pool play and paid the price. TT99 is a stronger 99 team than people gave them credit for and will continue to improve. While CA98 also beat Punishers in Quarterfinals, Punisher pitchers were wild early, CA98 hit well and Punishers were forced to play from behind and never caught up; but they do have several very good pitchers and a solid team otherwise and remain a top 10, if not top 5 team. Team Rawlings and USA Athletics were likely ranked too high, will regroup and bounce back. BB98 and So Cal Breakers, both with strong pitching, will likely slide into the top 5 spots. As for Strike Force and Double Play, they appear to be reloading. FC 99 will be just fine and are still the class of the 99's. Lot's of talk about CA98 jumping into the top 10 with their victory in OC Classic. Possibly, but they are do not belong in the discussion with the top 5 teams, as they are still a pitcher or two from competing day in and day out with that group. As for the other possible teams to crack the top 10 in the next poll, while certainly not dark horses, San Diego Azrtecs and Mizuno Pride are knocking.
OK, back to that car accident.