john reel: great. i'm glad you're putting a possible non-compulsory draft up for discussion at the next board meeting. will you tell us please when the next meeting is and where it's being held? and, a quick comment (can i be quick? i'll try.) on things that you, dave vanwormer, jon martin and mike gira...
rob currier ("the hurricane") raised in the most recent posting on the draft issue a question that's come up more than once. rather than have readers go through a long string of comments, i thought i'd re-post his comments here and then try to answer his question more clearly this time: rob...
i wonder if its time we instituted division-wide drafts here? i got the idea today after i heard through the grapevine that at least two teams from last year, one in the 35s and one in the 45s, are folding. one of those clubs was a top playoff team last season. now, i don't know for a fact that that's so, but m...
Seeking someone with connections to the Palace Theatre for tickets? There's a boy band called Big Time Rush appearing at 7 p.m. Tues. Feb. 28. No, the tickets are not for Jerry Sandusky! My niece is a freshman at Niskayuna High and when her dad went to get tickets, they were sold out withing 3 hours after...
Just curious if anyone deleted Bob Noto's name from the Waiver Wire, and, if so, why? The Waiver Wire is now back up to date as far as the info I have received. Please send to Q any further free-agents and he'll forward to me for posting. Thanx. JimK -- Edited by sfgiants on Sunday 18th of December 2011 01:5...
With Ralph's sudden passing, and the holidays upon us, there were few details available last week. I've spoken with Mickey Novak from the Dodgers, who were gracious enough to open up their gathering last week to several other of Ralph's friends/former teammates. Since then, I have heard from a lot o...
The Hawks in the 55s are looking for a few players...we are a team looking to improve. We offer an opportunity for both players new to the league AND players who may be seeking a larger role or opportunity at a favored position that they may not be getting with their present team. We especially need pitch...
Looks like a good turnout can be expected ... many thanks to all of the volunteers .... as of now the list is John Corrigan Jim K Don Ball Mike Labarge Mike Hart Ed O (and wife) (sounds like a braves reunion so far .... good thing we aren't playing baseball ) Steve Lounello Tommy Smith (and wife) t...
I currently have 10 volunteers re: a meeting with Mayor Jennings of Albany. Unfortunately, we have no one from the 18 or 25 divisions because I don't have any email addresses from the very few I know. I am seeking 1 or 2 players from those divisions to help us prepare for that meeting. We will gather at 7 p....
Received this email today: New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home - Albany Obituary for Ralph Marrero Jr. 1957 - 2011 Private Service New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home 343 New Karner RD Colonie, NY 12205 518-456-4442 SCHENECTADY Ralph Marrero Jr., 54, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 28, 2011, at Ell...
To All League Members and Families, Hit, Throw, Run and Field as long as you want! Frozen Ropes is offering $10 open training nights. Tuesday Nights 8:00 PM till 10 PM Saturday Nights 6:00 PM till 8 PM ***Open to all CDMSBL Team and Players on a 1st come-1st serve basis*** $10 per player Tee's, L Screen, P...
Looks likethey need help on 12/23 ..... Jim K is hoping to meet with some of the city of Albany officials in an effort to secure additional fields for us to play and our league volunteering to staff a city event would be helpful. Please post if you are willing to help,
Quentin has forwarded me several names for entry to the Waiver Wire link on our Web site. What you need after you tell your current manager that you are leaving are the following: Your name, age you will be for the upcoming season, the 2011 team you played for, position(s) you play, email address and pho...
) Steve Lounello Tommy Smith (and wife) t...