tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post8598207227239994685..comments2023-09-22T02:55:15.848-07:00Comments on Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Blog: Things that make me go hmmmmmmmUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-91646489342067895312013-07-30T17:04:35.497-07:002013-07-30T17:04:35.497-07:00A few of my own observations after attending my fi...A few of my own observations after attending my first game:<br /><br />I am curious to know how many nights the Group Deck has been utilized. I was at my first game the other night and it was vacant as you said too (mind you it was a Monday). Seems to be this space would be better used with seating areas for general admission folks and move the Group area down the third base line where it was previously.<br /><br />This was always a popular spot for fans to stand and this would have the added bonus of somewhat covering up the nuclear holocaust storage area down the third baseline even if it is not used. Man that is UGLY!<br /><br />Another third base item is the bullpens. I question the choice of having the visitors bullpen so close to the dugouts, with them throwing back toward the infield. At the game I was at last night, a pitcher let loose a full speed wild pitch that narrowly missed beaning unsuspecting players on the HarbourCats bench. It also seems odd that opposing players have to trot all the way around back of home plate on a break in action. Move this one back to the first base line so it is easier to access for the visitors and safer too.<br /><br />The PA announcer. Is making me really appreciate how good Newman was for the Seals. The way he announced some names made it sound like he was cutting off their full name...eg the Schuknechts always sounded like just Shuk. Sometimes simpler is better, just clearly announce their name and don't worry about any dramatic emphasis...unless of course we get another AAAAAARHARRRT! or similar.<br /><br />Scoreboard clock....last nights game started at 11:10 and finished at I think 11:30. Do you think the City could get up there and put a new battery in or whatever is needed!?<br /><br />Harvey - agree on the junk, but is it just me or does his facial expression look just odd enough to be a bit creepy to some? Something in those eyes makes me think creepy old man, on skid row or something like that. And I think we have all been spoiled by Marty as Harvey is no where near the animated mascot type. <br /><br />Promotions...so we get a new ball team but the same old promos...throwing into the fishing net, spinning on the bat and falling down...Is there nothing new and out of the box that can be done promotion wise?<br /><br />The baseball and overall experience was great and it is nice to see more food selections. Very happy that baseball is back and the HC staff are doing a great job. Lets hope some minor tweaks can be made for next year as I think this level of ball is one that fans in Victoria will enjoy watching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-2188170354146042072013-07-23T05:37:24.928-07:002013-07-23T05:37:24.928-07:00Good question, maybe these guys are so young they&...Good question, maybe these guys are so young they'd feel offended! I'll see what I can find out...Darthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417879048628897759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-38407988021836741992013-07-22T11:36:59.577-07:002013-07-22T11:36:59.577-07:00Hey Guys, any reason why we don't have a bat b...Hey Guys, any reason why we don't have a bat boy? In all the years in Vic following ball at Rap, I've never not seen a bat boy workin for the home team. Hmmmm. A dream job for some young boy/girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-63121762106453918242013-07-20T17:23:31.385-07:002013-07-20T17:23:31.385-07:00We have had quite a few comments on the blog this ...We have had quite a few comments on the blog this year, but this is perhaps my favourite. :-)Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961930177781793610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-53233112481235317762013-07-20T15:46:07.428-07:002013-07-20T15:46:07.428-07:00Darth, took your advice and tried the Kolsch beer....Darth, took your advice and tried the Kolsch beer. After 8 of them last night I believe I like them very much. No need for change or additions to that lineup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-19287473041821933632013-07-18T10:38:35.967-07:002013-07-18T10:38:35.967-07:00Martin - I also tip my hat to you, what a cool ana...Martin - I also tip my hat to you, what a cool analysis...truly amazing amount of effort you invested here! Thanks for contributing to the blog!Darthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417879048628897759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-3658388163143703692013-07-18T09:18:52.531-07:002013-07-18T09:18:52.531-07:00Great job, Martin! I was stunned by the correlatio...Great job, Martin! I was stunned by the correlation coefficient of 0.7 -- that's crazy! But as you say, it's a small sample size. I look forward to your analysis once the season has concluded.Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961930177781793610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-16102558899741249782013-07-18T08:21:17.653-07:002013-07-18T08:21:17.653-07:00OK, further to the attendance question, I got carr...OK, further to the attendance question, I got carried away -- here's a link to my blog, with an over-the-top statistical analysis of the link between attendance and the good weather.<br />http://bayesball.blogspot.ca/2013/07/fair-weather-fans-r-scatter-plot-matrix.html Martin Monkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05582544453619381290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-90366851583022933332013-07-16T14:24:44.624-07:002013-07-16T14:24:44.624-07:00Martin - you got my mouth watering with talk of ch...Martin - you got my mouth watering with talk of chili cheese dogs...nice call (but agree, not many ballparks you get an awesome pulled pork/brisket sandwich like the ones from Pig!).<br /><br />Let's hope attendance keeps up...I think it will only improve as warm days seem to be here and most of the future series are over the weekends. Darthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417879048628897759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-59002875798715802592013-07-16T12:06:07.420-07:002013-07-16T12:06:07.420-07:00#2 - Food (and further to Anonymous asking for hot...#2 - Food (and further to Anonymous asking for hot mix pickles): how about some more hot dog varieties? I'm not asking for anything exotic like a Vancouver Japadog or Seattle cream cheese dog (although I wouldn't complain about those), but Canadian staples like cheese dogs and chili cheese dogs would sure go down well.<br /><br />#8 - The above hot dog request notwithstanding, Pig's pulled pork is the best ballpark food EVER. <br /><br />#12 - The league stats show Victoria with the biggest average crowds at 1,441 (that's only 20 more than Bend, though). 15 games in, there's never been fewer than 1,003 people in the stands at RAP. And that was a Wednesday evening when the temperature was 16 degrees. The two Saturday games, sunny evenings when the temperature was 20+, saw 1,600+ turn out.Martin Monkmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05582544453619381290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-15969226581322067492013-07-16T10:00:04.692-07:002013-07-16T10:00:04.692-07:00The issue with the All Star roster has been addres...The issue with the All Star roster has been addressed. The guy who just might win the Triple Crown has been added to the team.<br /><br />See http://harbourcats.com/news/headlines/?article_id=107Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961930177781793610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-40967781511659429842013-07-16T09:51:52.747-07:002013-07-16T09:51:52.747-07:00Anonymous,
Alex Real has been added to the team.
...Anonymous,<br /><br />Alex Real has been added to the team.<br /><br />See http://harbourcats.com/news/headlines/?article_id=107Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961930177781793610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-31488645208143291682013-07-16T09:44:25.998-07:002013-07-16T09:44:25.998-07:00Oh I see now Alex Real has been added as a first b...Oh I see now Alex Real has been added as a first baseman, yesterday he was not listed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-87919213515048607422013-07-16T09:41:03.955-07:002013-07-16T09:41:03.955-07:00Here's one that makes me go hmmmmmmmm. Alex Re...Here's one that makes me go hmmmmmmmm. Alex Real not selected to the North Division All Star team.<br />Can anyone explain this? Please.<br />http://www.wccbl.com/news.php?p=News&a=new<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-20017677203133321672013-07-16T08:21:04.412-07:002013-07-16T08:21:04.412-07:00Nice suggestions! I think you may be on to Harvey ...Nice suggestions! I think you may be on to Harvey having a couple of different "personalities". And I'd suggest trying the Kolsch beer as it is pretty light...and I hear you on occasionally tossing back a "lawnmower" beer that is a bit lighter, but I'm guessing sponsorship says no dice.<br /><br />And you nailed it, even if nothing changes, it is good to be back at the yard enjoying Victoria baseball. Darthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417879048628897759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-11818332307816285342013-07-16T08:17:07.889-07:002013-07-16T08:17:07.889-07:00While we're on Marty, doesn't he look like...While we're on Marty, doesn't he look like he is wearing a diaper?? In any case, I'll take that bet...I say Harvey goes 0 for 2013, no matter what!Darthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417879048628897759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-8499730960626786832013-07-16T00:07:35.021-07:002013-07-16T00:07:35.021-07:00Is it just me or does it seem some nights Harvey i...Is it just me or does it seem some nights Harvey is wearing boxers and others he's wearing a thong under his fur. He/she seems to shrink as well?<br /><br />Yes a beer garden!!! However this might might create a significant list to the port side of the field causing all third baseline bunts to roll foul.<br /><br />No offense to the brew pub beer as I see you're partial but could they have one "Normal Canadian Available" or Mexican with a lime....they would get allot more of my money.<br /><br />Ditto on the Nachos...how about some hot mix pickles for the dogs if we're going to bring the heat.<br /><br />11 is hilarious...how about find the foul ball, contestant has to go in sticking there hands into those dark creepy spaces until they find something...ball, animal, another person?<br /><br />Who's in charge of on field games and promotions, did he quit after the first night? As great as the prize is for that OB Marine Group catch the fish in the giant net....how about water balloons and a ball glove and the contestants are only 25-35 year old women in white t-shirts?<br /><br />I'm enjoying the games all the same even if nothing changes<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-83208553409408084122013-07-15T23:15:32.041-07:002013-07-15T23:15:32.041-07:00If we're going to see the Real-Deal on tv one ...If we're going to see the Real-Deal on tv one day which I agree is likely, why won't we see him in the WCL allstar game. Can you believe that?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323076786048234374.post-87921612522776991252013-07-15T22:45:45.314-07:002013-07-15T22:45:45.314-07:00I predict that Harvey will win a race before the e...I predict that Harvey will win a race before the end of the season... but not against a little one. Maybe Marty the Marmot will challenge him to a race, talk about a big butt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com