Mike Clary Turning 55 this year Bats/Throws Lefty Prefer to play 1st Base, but have played many games in the outfield, 2nd and 3rd in the 33 & 45 divisions. Have played in the CDMSBL on and off since 1997 If interested, please contact me at clarybird@hotmail....
Everyone please Steve VanGelder and his family in your thoughts upon the passing of his mother. COVID has made the past year hard, especially when dealing with elderly loved ones - and I know it has been hard on Steve. All my best wishes and prayers for him Here is the link to her obituary.... https://ww...
Guys this is very hard for me to write but my wife and I have moved from the area and I am about 4 hours from Albany. My life as an active player in the senior league appears to have ended. I want to thank everyone who I have played with and against for accepting me as a player and a friend. I will never forget the...
The CDMSBL Board of Directors approved the Capital Division Season Plan on 3/9/21. They highlights of the plan are as follows: Jim Ansel will remain the Commissioner for this Division. There is a $30 enrollment fee which allows individuals a guaranteed spot at the games if so desired before a broade...
To CD MSBL Members - one of our own has been hit hard with COVID, and we would ask that you keep him in your prayers and send positive vibes. Many of you know Jazzy, our Pirates fleet CF and C. He is determined to be back on the diamond and that is one of his singular motivations. Thanks. Below is and excerpt I s...
Here is the update and plan for the Capital Division in 2021. No fixed age requirements. Baseball dedicated to playing time and fun for older players. All welcome. We will be playing exclusively in the last slot at New Scotland on Sundays (around 3 to 5 pm) following 45+ games. There is no plan for weekd...
As noted in a previous post, Ive been blessed to wear a lot of different hats in my 14 years of playing baseball in the CDMDBL, and have made numerous friendships during that time. This league has no shortage of great ball players, great characters and great people. So, take a moment to post your hats and...
The CDMSBL Board of Directors met via e-mail on February 16, 2021 and unanimously approved the season plan for the 55 Division. The plan is to have the season run from early April to late August. There are 9 teams and they will play a balanced 16 game regular season schedule. Playoffs will not exceed 20 g...
A third Capital Division hurler got an impressive win in a national tournament during the 60+ Roy Hobbs Sunshine Classic this week. David Plew of the Hobbs Knights (also of 55 Peppers) pitched flawlessly in a tight 4-2 win over the Mustangs. Miraculously, Plew dove full out for a bunt with 2 men on and n...
The Albany Capitals, #4 seed, received a bye into the quarter finals of the Roy Hobbs Tournament, AA Division held in Ft Myers, FL. Jim Tesorio took the mound for the Capitals who played the #1 seed Aurora Islanders. The game was called after 7 innings as the Capitals won 17-2. Jim Tesorio pitched all 7 i...
Another year brings another birthday, and playing baseball becomes that much harder. But getting older isn't all bad. Consider these ten good things about playing into "old age." (10) Your arm doesn't hurt anymore. (I can no longer throw hard enough to do damage.) (9) Over the years, you...
I hope everyone is looking forward to the start of the 2021 baseball season. Your BOD's has been busy meeting via email to get the season started.There were no changes on the Board this year so it was very easy to get right to work. The first order of business was to approve a new umpires contract and the BO...
The CDMSBL Hall of Fame selection committee has chosen Ron Lochner and Darrell Duncan for induction into the CDMSBL HOF class of 2021. These two inductees join the existing 36 members in the highest distinction the league bestows. This years voting results were clear and indicated that the committ...
