2/15/2010

Spring update:

As you may know it is very difficult to balance the Spring League with the weather, Babe Ruth, Tournaments etc.  As well we have to take into account the number of teams, divisions, ability of those teams and lastly who actually is able to pay the fees.  At the moment we have 19 teams that have indicated interest in playing in the league................7 teams have deposits and 1 has actually fully paid already.  My goal as well as the Boards is to try our best to take all who want to play.  19 screws up the possible make up of the divisions but we feel we can work with it.  Our goal was to do our best to get back to the Sunday league.  We feel after meeting today that we may be able to accomplish many of our goals..................Depending on the final team count and divisions, either 2 or maybe 3 we can make the league for the most part Sundays with up to 4 games on each field (taking care of 16 teams) and using Saturday for 2 games (4 teams) and 8 games at Lee Field in Woodland.  Also, we have agreed that every team will make the playoffs to maintain interest and minimize forfeits.  Thus the actual total # of games played in league could be 12 or 13, maybe 14............but the point is you will get your 14 games as our intended goal.  One change is we may start on February 13th and 14th..............................we understand it is V Day, but this has to happen to make this happen.   Understand that rainouts will require that games be made up during the week...................Monday, Wednesday or Friday.....................Also, understand that the criteria I set forth in the previous email if we have to lower the # of teams to 16 will be in play..................Also, the final fees ($3,164) are due on the 25th at our last managers meeting along with paperwork........................this is going to be very important for you to complete this because those that take care of business will be in the league..................if all 19 teams get it done on the 25th then we will have 19 teams,  if the fees are not in then after that date you will run the risk of us not rebating your money..............so between now and the 25th you have to get your guys to pay up or find other guys to complete your minimum 14 player roster.  If you withdraw your team from the league then of course any money on deposit will be rebated....................Remember schedules and division makeup cannot be done until we know what we have and are fully paid up.....so I hope that at least 16 teams get it right............on the 25th.

Lastly, my goal was to create an opportunity for all to participate once a week at the park, hopefully Wednesday night from 6 pm to 10pm, dates yet to be scheduled, where you can come out and work out on the field under the lights for $10.  I envision infield/outfield for an hour, batting for and hour, finishing with a 2 hour pick up games...................."Night out at the Park".  I plan to do a Public Announcement to attract folks back to baseball for the workout and a stress free experience unlike a "Try Out" where most managers really are only looking for gems..........................maybe some folks coming back may find there way back into baseball from our players that are participating at the park................more information will follow..............

New managers once your fees are paid we will be meeting at my house to go over your responsibilities to the league and getting you up to snuff on the roster and stats program we use in our league.....................once again fees have to be in before I will issue passwords etc.

I am very optimistic about the 2010 year, this Board is excited about having the snack bar, t shirts for sale, and Night out at the Park to help offset revenue lost due to the economy and the losing of 7 plus teams costing us some $35,000................so support us at the snack bar and purchase a league t shirt when there ready...............have a great season.

Rob Segura

League Commissioner