Too good for LL . . .

[canadaump6]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Typical liberal thinking. Let's make it fair, let's give trophies to everyone in the league for "participating," let's not reward excellence, but instead punish it by evening everything out so nobody is better than anyone else. What a load of crap. We should be rewarding this kid with the kiddie ball equivalent of the Cy Young award. He is the reason his team is doing so well. There was no mention of a "stacked team."

Like you said, you struck out a lot when you were little, so challenging pitchers weren't your favorites. Now you think along with these parents.

Myself and others here grew up relishing the challenge that really good pitchers presented, and looked forward to trying to best them. Sure, we struck out sometimes, but we didn't cry about it, or slam our bats down, or act up. We just tried harder next time until we found success ourselves.

What this league is doing is mollycoddling these kids, and not preparing them for life's lessons in the future. They will grow up to be even bigger wimps than their parents, which is sad.

Classic example of American values. Forget about having fun, even when it's a league that is supposed to be fun. Competition and being the best take precedence over all the other reasons one might play in a Little League team.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Classic example of American values. Forget about having fun, even when it's a league that is supposed to be fun. Competition and being the best take precedence over all the other reasons one might play in a Little League team.

Hey, if it was expressed this way before, then sure, let the kids have fun. This league has playoffs, from what I've seen, so that dilutes your argument. There are leagues all over where fun and participation are the focal points. Once you add playoffs to the mix, IMO, you elevate competition just a bit.

Whose fun takes precedence? Jericho's, or the other kids who can't hit off him?

Frankly, from what I've read, it seems as if one of the board members has inserted himself into this to ensure his previously undefeated team wins the championship. This league has, hopefully, made a name for itself now; and maybe a new motto.

"Don't send your really talented kids here, we won't let them play."

Youth sports are about talent development, character building, fun, competition, and exercise. The league's policy has sacrificed three of these (for all the kids) for the benefit of one of them (for most of the kids).

What are these kids going to do when Mom and Dad aren't there to tell the other job seekers they can't compete because they're too good?

[mick]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Classic example of American values.

You do not know where my values are.