We hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial day and just a reminder that the American league does not have any regular scheduled games this week.
Starting around 6pm on 5/26/08, we will be playing pickup games at Flesher Field. All are welcome to come out!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Season officailly Begins, Beware of this 'Gentleman'!!
I have patiently wanted for this exact moment all Spring Training (which I attended twice a week), the first opportunity to blow up for no reason. A random wiffleball experience in which I can project all of my pent up rage and criticism for no apparent reason and not a bit of positive outcome. I had intended to pen this post TODAY before my season opener just to ruffle a few feathers and more importantly amuse myself. The latter is the most honest statement. I may make in this into an entire blog, possibly all season.
On that note, let's begin with the fact that The Gentlemen will be making another appearence in the Township Series this year! Sorry 'guys', but you are nothing but a case of Rectal ITCH.
Now, to biggest piece of non-sense, the protested game. As, co-commish (I position in which I actually take seriously) I was made aware of this situation as soon as I was available, on Tuesday afternoon just before the Internet viewing audience was notified. We conversed on the subject and I feel that the absensce of a batter in a line-up once a game has begun by rule (which are posted and all Vets are pretty familiar with) is an out for the rest of the said game. With all of the blogging/posting and grievences aside, I will make it clear that this is in fact the manner that on ALL League issues, Brian contacts me we talk it over with each other without ANY bias and to put it out there I am not afraid to tell him that he is wrong, suprisingly enough he actually listens. To also make it crystal-clear no one has lost or WON that game quite yet! There is no harm!
So, this has been a GREAT and positive learning experience for both of us. We are now aware that a Commitee, not just to the two of us, is necessary. As of now, it consists of the Commishes, Jim from the Indians, and Daryl of the Industrials. As of now (like it was handled on Tuesday) these reps will be contacted and a group resolution will be made. We are all adults and that really doesn't need to be said. When that statement has to be said from the most immature player(just ask my parents!) in the League, it is sad!
I have rambled for long enough and maybe all of this doesn't make sense or hit home, but let's remember that we ALL are playing a child's game in order to have fun and to be a part of something. Let's just drop it, and if it's not clear...............I will be filling the role of "bad-cop" this season. Feel free to call me an asshole the next time you see me at your game because I will probably be there doing what I can to help the League and make that one call that no one wants to! Beware I may just follow up that asshole shout with a firm handshake and any even firmer man-hug!!! Let's play ball!!!!
On that note, let's begin with the fact that The Gentlemen will be making another appearence in the Township Series this year! Sorry 'guys', but you are nothing but a case of Rectal ITCH.
Now, to biggest piece of non-sense, the protested game. As, co-commish (I position in which I actually take seriously) I was made aware of this situation as soon as I was available, on Tuesday afternoon just before the Internet viewing audience was notified. We conversed on the subject and I feel that the absensce of a batter in a line-up once a game has begun by rule (which are posted and all Vets are pretty familiar with) is an out for the rest of the said game. With all of the blogging/posting and grievences aside, I will make it clear that this is in fact the manner that on ALL League issues, Brian contacts me we talk it over with each other without ANY bias and to put it out there I am not afraid to tell him that he is wrong, suprisingly enough he actually listens. To also make it crystal-clear no one has lost or WON that game quite yet! There is no harm!
So, this has been a GREAT and positive learning experience for both of us. We are now aware that a Commitee, not just to the two of us, is necessary. As of now, it consists of the Commishes, Jim from the Indians, and Daryl of the Industrials. As of now (like it was handled on Tuesday) these reps will be contacted and a group resolution will be made. We are all adults and that really doesn't need to be said. When that statement has to be said from the most immature player(just ask my parents!) in the League, it is sad!
I have rambled for long enough and maybe all of this doesn't make sense or hit home, but let's remember that we ALL are playing a child's game in order to have fun and to be a part of something. Let's just drop it, and if it's not clear...............I will be filling the role of "bad-cop" this season. Feel free to call me an asshole the next time you see me at your game because I will probably be there doing what I can to help the League and make that one call that no one wants to! Beware I may just follow up that asshole shout with a firm handshake and any even firmer man-hug!!! Let's play ball!!!!
Player stats, coming soon!
We are currently working on the Player stat pages and hope to have them up and online before Saturday. We are currently re-oganizing past seasons stats and working on a nice easy to navigate interface. Please sit tight, they are coming soon!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Transformers vs. Ducks, Protested game resolution.
On 5/20/08, the League Committee met to discuss the Protested game by the Sittin' Ducks. The score sheets and game scenarios were discussed and the Protested was approved.
The Solution!
The Score sheet was simulated using the Injured players spot in the line up as an out. Doing so, it left the game in a 5-5 tie at the end of 6 innings.
On June 16th (Week 4) starting at 6:30 PM, The Transformers and Sittin' Ducks are scheduled to play on Flesher East. Before starting the regularly scheduled games, the teams will start the protested game in a 5-5 tie in the top of the 7th inning. The lineups will remain the same (including the injured player's spot as an out).
Example of a Protested game from Major League Baseball:
Cut from wikipedia:
The Famous Pine Tar Incident.
On July 24, 1983, the Royals were playing the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. In the top of the ninth inning, Brett came up to bat against Goose Gossage, his old rival. Brett hit a two-run homer to put the Royals up 5-4. After Brett rounded the bases, Yankees manager Billy Martin calmly walked out of the dugout and the umpires used home plate to measure the amount of pine tar, a legal substance used by hitters to improve their grip, on Brett's bat. Martin cited an obscure rule that stated the pine tar on a bat could extend no further than 18 inches. Brett's pine tar extended about 24 inches. Earlier in the season, the Yankees had noted Brett's habit of adding pine tar further than the allowed 18 inches, but waited until a crucial time to point it out to the umpires.
The Royals protested the game, and their protest was upheld by AL president (and former Yankees chief executive) Lee MacPhail, who ruled that the bat was not "altered to improve the distance factor," and that the rules only provided for removal of the bat from the game, and not calling the batter out. The game was continued later that season, starting after Brett's homer.
The Solution!
The Score sheet was simulated using the Injured players spot in the line up as an out. Doing so, it left the game in a 5-5 tie at the end of 6 innings.
On June 16th (Week 4) starting at 6:30 PM, The Transformers and Sittin' Ducks are scheduled to play on Flesher East. Before starting the regularly scheduled games, the teams will start the protested game in a 5-5 tie in the top of the 7th inning. The lineups will remain the same (including the injured player's spot as an out).
Example of a Protested game from Major League Baseball:
Cut from wikipedia:
The Famous Pine Tar Incident.
On July 24, 1983, the Royals were playing the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. In the top of the ninth inning, Brett came up to bat against Goose Gossage, his old rival. Brett hit a two-run homer to put the Royals up 5-4. After Brett rounded the bases, Yankees manager Billy Martin calmly walked out of the dugout and the umpires used home plate to measure the amount of pine tar, a legal substance used by hitters to improve their grip, on Brett's bat. Martin cited an obscure rule that stated the pine tar on a bat could extend no further than 18 inches. Brett's pine tar extended about 24 inches. Earlier in the season, the Yankees had noted Brett's habit of adding pine tar further than the allowed 18 inches, but waited until a crucial time to point it out to the umpires.
The Royals protested the game, and their protest was upheld by AL president (and former Yankees chief executive) Lee MacPhail, who ruled that the bat was not "altered to improve the distance factor," and that the rules only provided for removal of the bat from the game, and not calling the batter out. The game was continued later that season, starting after Brett's homer.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sittin' Ducks protest second game of the season opener.
A controversial start to the 2008' season for two KWL teams; Sittin' Ducks and Transformers. Starting in the second inning of Game 2, the Transformers had a player leave the game with an injury. They continued to finish the game without the player or a replacement, but did not count the injured players at-bat as an out.
From the KWL rule book:
2.08: INJURED OR LEAVING PLAYERS: If a player starts the game, they must finish the game, or they are considered an automatic out when they are due up. If the Team has a substitute, they can sub him into the game in place of the leaving or hurt player.
During a 3rd inning rally, the injured player was schedule to bad with the bases loaded and 2 outs. Since the Transformers skipped over this players at-bats the rest of the game, it should have been an out and should have ended the inning with no more runs scored. The Transformers scored 5 runs that inning while only 2 runs should have counted. The score finished 6-5 in favor of the Transformers.
What is a Protested games?
If a rule is broken during a game and the broken rule helps the offending team to a win, a team can protest the game and have it ruled on by the League Committee.
Shouldn't Teams have to catch the mistake and call the other team on it during the game?
Ideally, Yes. However in this situation, the Ducks were playing with 3 players and were not keeping track of the other teams lineup. Often a team with have friends or family hanging around the bench area and it often makes it hard for the other team to notice if someone that was playing is playing again.
If a controversial play happens, a new team may not be sure enough of the rules to make the call on another team. As long as the Protest is submitted before Noon the next day (to the commissioner), it will be reviewed.
What does this mean?
The League Committee will review the protest and come up with a solution that is acceptable to each team. We understand that this may not have been done intentionally and could have been an honest mistake, but non the less benefited the winning team.
When will we know what the outcome is going to be?
The protest will be reviewed as soon as the Committee can converge on the issue, but could take up to a week for the result.
From the KWL rule book:
2.08: INJURED OR LEAVING PLAYERS: If a player starts the game, they must finish the game, or they are considered an automatic out when they are due up. If the Team has a substitute, they can sub him into the game in place of the leaving or hurt player.
During a 3rd inning rally, the injured player was schedule to bad with the bases loaded and 2 outs. Since the Transformers skipped over this players at-bats the rest of the game, it should have been an out and should have ended the inning with no more runs scored. The Transformers scored 5 runs that inning while only 2 runs should have counted. The score finished 6-5 in favor of the Transformers.
What is a Protested games?
If a rule is broken during a game and the broken rule helps the offending team to a win, a team can protest the game and have it ruled on by the League Committee.
Shouldn't Teams have to catch the mistake and call the other team on it during the game?
Ideally, Yes. However in this situation, the Ducks were playing with 3 players and were not keeping track of the other teams lineup. Often a team with have friends or family hanging around the bench area and it often makes it hard for the other team to notice if someone that was playing is playing again.
If a controversial play happens, a new team may not be sure enough of the rules to make the call on another team. As long as the Protest is submitted before Noon the next day (to the commissioner), it will be reviewed.
What does this mean?
The League Committee will review the protest and come up with a solution that is acceptable to each team. We understand that this may not have been done intentionally and could have been an honest mistake, but non the less benefited the winning team.
When will we know what the outcome is going to be?
The protest will be reviewed as soon as the Committee can converge on the issue, but could take up to a week for the result.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Flying Dutchman logo released.
The newest American League expansion team has released it's team logo for the upcoming 2008 season.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Shanghai Chuckers Logo unveiled!
The new KWL expansion team, Shanghai Chuckers have released their new logo for the upcoming 2008 season.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Chet's Lemons making moves...
The 2007 NL champions, which moved to the AL for the spring of 2008 have moved back to the National League and will be playing on Thursday nights with the Defending Champions.
The Lemons will also be changing their name to "The Gentlemen". Updated Team page and logo to come!
The Lemons will also be changing their name to "The Gentlemen". Updated Team page and logo to come!
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