So with all the changes coming to the 55's any news on player movement...signings...unofficial draft selections etc...? Its freaking cold outside....time to turn up the stove! DP
I'm not sure that everyone saw John Reel's posting after the 55+ managers meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30th. Here's his posting: "no draft, expansion to two new teams inviting eligible players to work out at frozen ropes on three dates. (Posted elsewhere later.) GM's are also calling these eligible pla...
The 55+ division GMs will be hosting a series of open preseason workouts at Frozen Ropes. The workouts will give everyone a chance to shake off some rust and it will give players new to our division an opportunity to meet the managers and some of the current players. The dates and times are as follows: Mo...
The CDMSBL Board of Directors held their first meeting of the season on 1/25/18 at the Albany Railyard. Members present - John Reel, Don Wixon, Chris Abrams, John Kalinski, Bob Noto, Lex Herrlet, Don Ball, John Corrigan. Excused - Tom Smith, Jim Porter. The high points of the meeting are as follows: 1...
Fellas, I have a Fender 12 string acoustic that I am looking to put into another music lover's hands. This is a villager model that was made in the original Cali. shop back in the day. Has the hockey stick headstock,which along with the tuning pegs,is in great condition.Rosewood neck with ivory inlays...
Does anyone else feel like this whole draft in the 55+ division should not be decided by the managers? This whole issue of a draft is too emotionally charged, in my opinion for the decision to be left up just the managers. Each of the managers has their own agenda, whether it be that they need help making t...
More than one person weighing in on the "Great Draft Debate" have proposed a very simple and effective compromise. The compromise very simply is: If a 55+ eligible player has people with whom he wants play with in the 55's, then he is allowed to skip the draft and join the 55+ team of his choice directly....
This years Holiday Classic in Kissimmee, FL got quite interesting when we accidentally won a game! First let me explain that in the 17 team tournament the top 2 teams in each of the 4 divisions qualify for a playoff spot in a National division playoff scenario and the next best 6 teams enter an American p...
My brother Dave is having a knee replacement in February. This after 10 surgeries on the original injury suffered while making an arrest when he was a state trooper. He plays in our league on the 55 Twins. Anyone who has one that they do not need anymore, kindly let us know. Thank you, Jim -- Edited by crow...
I am ready to serve my minimum 8 game sentence to participate in this years 55 division...Ronnie Maz has assured me the conditions are not too bad...and the prospect of being a "free man " in 2019 should help me persevere..... Happy New Year Jonny
Gentlemen, I want to make an appeal to those players age 55 or older who are playing in the 45's but NOT playing in the 55's. I would ask that you enter the 55 draft and participate in our very good 8 team league. I have heard there are a number of players who have not entered the 55's because they cannot initi...
Here's wishing a healthy and happy 2018 to my baseball brothers, and the spouses who support us playing this little boys game. I hope everyone is able to burn their draft cards and join the geezer buddies of their choice in the 55s in 2018. And count your blessings that you are still able to swing a bat and...
Hey Mario, I didn't think I'd add to this extended back-and-forth that runs, what?, three feet under another entry, but I thought your questions were important. So I thought I'd give it a try. Your initial question is about setting up a league-wide draft beginning with 18-year-olds: Yes, the 55 mana...
