This year, for whatever reason, feels like we haven't played baseball in forever. We were set to play the last place team, Poviglio, on Sunday. Saturday came and went with beautiful weather, and as Sunday rolled around bad weather was predicated. Normally, I take the Italian weather forecast with a grain of salt, but they were right on as it poured from the moment we woke up until the moment we left the field. This was our second rain out of the season, and given that we started off with the very un-baseball like bye, we have played a total of 8 games in 6 weeks.
Now being an American baseball player, the transition from playing almost every day to once a week is always difficult. It's as if you are playing American Football. Only thing is, American Football doesn't have rain outs. Therefore, when you do get rained out it is extremely disappointing and almost disheartening. There is nothing more frustrating than having to wait another 7 days to play a game. It was decided, however, that we are going to make those two games up during the week. We will play them on consecutive Wednesdays in June, which means 6 games in two weeks. Probably better to look at the positives.
Outside of baseball, everything has been going smoothly. Unfortunately, this weekends plans to go to Munich had to be canceled. Two of our teammates are hosting a bbq in Verona, and given that I missed it last year I found it to be rude to miss it again. We have rescheduled the trip, so we will arrive in my favorite city soon. The following weekend, we head down to Anzio, which is about thirty minutes outside of Rome. Thinking ahead, I booked a couple nights in Rome, which always provides a good time.
This week also had its up and downs. If you recall, last week we had our car towed. We later found out we were also given a ticket, which I found to be somewhat of double jeopardy. Either way, the damages will total almost 50 euro per person because of some random act of Italian diplomacy. To add fuel to the fire, Graziella (our team president), found a ticket in our car from Munich dating back to last year. Let me go into further detail.
Last year, Chris and I took a trip to Munich. The trip was originally intended for us to watch Germany in the World Cup final. Obviously, they didn't make it, but we decided to take the trip anyway. At some point in that journey, we got a 15 euro parking ticket. We most likely threw it in the glove box, and forgot about it. Now, about 10 months later, Graziella finds this ticket. Given the recent events with the car, she wasn't too pleased. I told her everything would be alright and that I would figure it out.
In my mind, I was worried. I was certain that this 15 euro ticket had evolved into a 1000 euro fine and there were multiple warrants out for our arrest. I immediately messaged two of my friends in Munich, asking them what the rules were. Luckily, the Germans came through again. If you receive a ticket and don't pay it after three months, they send a letter to the owner requesting the payment. If you don't receive that letter, then the ticket is no longer valid. It's a lot like if the cop doesn't show up to your hearing when you get a speeding ticket in the states. Needless to say, I was relieved and happily told Graziella there was nothing to worry about.
All in all, I hope that the off the field issues diminish and we finally start playing baseball on a consistent basis. Remember to check out www.reggiobaseball.com for all other news and photos. Also, take a look at www.mister-baseball.com for all European baseball updates. I hope everybody had a great week and I'll talk to you soon!
Now being an American baseball player, the transition from playing almost every day to once a week is always difficult. It's as if you are playing American Football. Only thing is, American Football doesn't have rain outs. Therefore, when you do get rained out it is extremely disappointing and almost disheartening. There is nothing more frustrating than having to wait another 7 days to play a game. It was decided, however, that we are going to make those two games up during the week. We will play them on consecutive Wednesdays in June, which means 6 games in two weeks. Probably better to look at the positives.
Outside of baseball, everything has been going smoothly. Unfortunately, this weekends plans to go to Munich had to be canceled. Two of our teammates are hosting a bbq in Verona, and given that I missed it last year I found it to be rude to miss it again. We have rescheduled the trip, so we will arrive in my favorite city soon. The following weekend, we head down to Anzio, which is about thirty minutes outside of Rome. Thinking ahead, I booked a couple nights in Rome, which always provides a good time.
This week also had its up and downs. If you recall, last week we had our car towed. We later found out we were also given a ticket, which I found to be somewhat of double jeopardy. Either way, the damages will total almost 50 euro per person because of some random act of Italian diplomacy. To add fuel to the fire, Graziella (our team president), found a ticket in our car from Munich dating back to last year. Let me go into further detail.
Last year, Chris and I took a trip to Munich. The trip was originally intended for us to watch Germany in the World Cup final. Obviously, they didn't make it, but we decided to take the trip anyway. At some point in that journey, we got a 15 euro parking ticket. We most likely threw it in the glove box, and forgot about it. Now, about 10 months later, Graziella finds this ticket. Given the recent events with the car, she wasn't too pleased. I told her everything would be alright and that I would figure it out.
In my mind, I was worried. I was certain that this 15 euro ticket had evolved into a 1000 euro fine and there were multiple warrants out for our arrest. I immediately messaged two of my friends in Munich, asking them what the rules were. Luckily, the Germans came through again. If you receive a ticket and don't pay it after three months, they send a letter to the owner requesting the payment. If you don't receive that letter, then the ticket is no longer valid. It's a lot like if the cop doesn't show up to your hearing when you get a speeding ticket in the states. Needless to say, I was relieved and happily told Graziella there was nothing to worry about.
All in all, I hope that the off the field issues diminish and we finally start playing baseball on a consistent basis. Remember to check out www.reggiobaseball.com for all other news and photos. Also, take a look at www.mister-baseball.com for all European baseball updates. I hope everybody had a great week and I'll talk to you soon!
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