Inspired by the recent thread on our board, I reread Jim Bouton's BALL FOUR. I'd read it as a kid, long ago, and forgot every last detail. I sometimes even wonder whatever happened to that kid. Anyway, the book is fast and funny and I recommend it. What was especially great was coming to that last page and...
Last nights do over game (protest replay), had a very similar result as the original. The replay of the bottom of the 4th saw the Whiz Kids storm back int the game with a collection of well placed singles and two Cubs errors. They plated 5 runs to pull to 8-6 before the Cubs could escape that cursed inning....
I wasn't at the game and I don't have the book, but I'm told two different scores that Giants defeated the Damn Yankees. Giants and Cubs go at it Tues. at A Diamond, 5:30 p.m. jk
The Cubs got off to a flying start in this one, building a 7-1 lead over the top seed, in the first two innings. With two outs and nobody on in the top of the first, Mike Girard reached on an error and stole second base. Red hot Ron Lochner singled him home, and Andy Hoyle hit a towering drive over the left fiel...
Did the Giants and Dodgers play last night? If not, when and where is the make-up? So I can inform my players, if tonight's Whiz Kids/Cubs game gets rained out (80% chance), when and where would that be made up? Waiting to see what happens with the weather is not prudent, in my opinion. I just want to get th...
Hey guys! The Albany Caps will be going to Fort Myers, Florida this year. We will be entering the 53+ Roy Hobbs World Series Tournament. I am looking for a few players to round out our team. Preferably a shortstop, another pitcher, and possibly a quick left fielder. Any interest in trying a Florida trip...
Al Marin's wife Diane is battling leukemia. She recently had a round of chemo that took a toll on her and once she builds her strength back up she will undergo another round then on to Boston for further treatment. Al played in the CDMSBL for the 28 A's and later the 45 Reds mostly at ss for those that might n...
The Cubs entered their first playoff game losing 6 of their last 7 games, scoring no more than 4 runs in any of those losses. To be fair, we never fielded a full team in any of those games. Last night vs the Cardinals, at New Scotland, it was all hands on deck. Even Jon Martin, who drove 5-1/2 hours from his va...
Question: What was the highest level of organized baseball you played? Little League, High School, Twilight League, College (D1, D3, please specify), Drafted, Professional? If you want to include your current team/league level, other info, that might be interesting, too. In fairness: Jimmy Pr...
Here is a list of teams, and the names of the players that have played at least one game, without playing enough games to qualify: Cardinals - Clay Bouton John Radzik Bruce Whitman Whiz Kids - Blaise Agnew Dodgers - Greg Gougler Damn Yankees - Greg Woolston Cubs - Robert Coffey I don't think that there ar...
Moving forward with 60+ CDMSBL baseball: 1. Thanks to Don Ball for getting us going. Saturday Capital Division baseball has been very successful, primarily due to Dons work. Rightfully, Don would like to go fishing instead of organize fields, players, umpires, and teams. Way to go, Don! 2. Next S...
I totally forgot to mention the Yankees / Giant game was ready to start but missing one somewhat critical element.... umpires or even a single ump. Apparently there was a mixup and despite recent shoulder surgery Jimmy K offered to ump the game. Outside of doubling as a base coach he did a great job and a...
The Twins ended their 2019 season with an 11-2 loss to the Dodgers last night at Schenectady Babe Ruth Field. For whatever reason, the Dodgers had the Twins number this year. Pitcher Mark Denicola did a good job keeping the Twins from scoring many runs, although he did give up 9 hits. Dodgers outfielde...
