From the Fastpitchwest Forum, “Rumor Central”
2006 Rumor Central – March 27 California Top 10
After a much anticipated start to the season we found many good games and some new teams on the radar. Lets get right to it.
1. So Cal Bombers– Losing Potskin hurts but not enough to knock them off.
2. Team Rainey– This team will be battling for number one all year.
3. A-1 Tank– The real story here…Frye, Gaspar and Dodson. Three pitchers with rings. Frye won a “B” national and an “A” runner up and Gaspar and Dodson won NAFA A titles.
4. Taylor Farms– They’re loaded. Some say their bench will be too long but I dissagaree. Guzman seems to have something going here. With this team, a wedding or child’s birthday won’t kill em. They will just insert another proven player. Chemistry not an issue here.
5. River City Rockers– Other than Rainey and So Cal, this is the only top 5 team to have victories over several top level opponents.
6. Bakersfield Lumberkings– The Rounders trip up and the kings jump up.
7. Rude Pac– Solid finish in their 06 debut weekend. Picked up veteran strike thrower in Rooney but as we have seen this weekend, 9 players is tough to win a tourney with.
8. Long Beach Snakes– Hopefully we see them on the field soon. Readers are anxious to see if they belong.
9. Savala Rounders– The weekend was rough but they were missing a few large pieces. They will be penalized down this week however.
10. Panteras– Always a quality opponent. The victory this weekend gets them in the door but only to 10. Jesse Duncan is a Team Rainey outfielder. When he decides to be a full time Pantera pitcher, they will jump a few spots..
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