The dreary rain couldn’t dampen yesterday’s league events as much as it tried. While winter seems determined to end fall early the league won a credit dispute, and appears to have added a new team for the fall.
A hat vendor based in Irvine, California earlier this year charged $820 to the league for hats totaling $120. Not only did they overcharge, but the league never did receive the hats (they were for the umpires). Yesterday, an arbitrator ruled in our favor and credited the league with the full $820. While the company can still dispute this ruling, they are without a leg to stand on.
Three teams have already been in contact with me regarding entering a team in the league for 2010. The most promising of these is a group of gentlemen from Manchester.
The General Manager of this Manchester team, has been actively asking me questions since early August, and has already assembled a tentative roster of 14 guys, developed a budget, researched uniform options, and begun the process of acquiring a field for 2010.
I met with four of their team members last night in Manchester, and the asked questions ranging from rules to scheduling to equipment. They already have assembled a roster that features a former Penn State player, and two top of the rotation type guys to head up their staff.
They plan on having 50% of their fees collected for 2010 by November for each player, and have been practicing since late summer in preparation. They are organized, motivated, and ready to play some baseball next summer.
As for fall ball, I am crossing my fingers that the weather for the past 10 days is just for the past 10 days, and not a sign that winter is coming early this year. Its tough to play baseball in the snow, and with only 2 games in so far, another weekend of rainouts would be pressing our luck in getting in a full slate of games by early November.
Reminder to teams: You must secure your own field permits in 2010. I no longer have the time to run around to 8 different offices to get them for you. Only the Rebels and Bulldogs/Warriors last year secured their own permits. If you need help, let me know!
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where the hell is Manchester?
Manchester is located North of the West end bridge adjacent to Route 65. The Rooney Family of Pittsburgh maintaines a residence their as well.
Good to see your following the blog, Frank!
In other news, Trojan defeated me 2-1 in the Tuesday Billiard challenge. He recieved a free beer and a moist towelette as a prize.
Team from manchester!! i love it. we got a northside rivalry going now. South Oakland Ducks of the North Side who play at Spring Hill and now some Manchester boys. Battle on the North Side!
now trojan is drinking on tues nights? you guys should have come to buffalo blues. strom was there. and martin.