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2018 55 - Expansion Teams
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Gentlemen - as you may be aware, the landscape of the 55-Division has undergone some major changes this off season. The draft has been eliminated creating an open market, that has impacted teams and players. To that end, the 55-Division is in the process of expansion with two new, viable teams for the...
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Open Workout this Saturday
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The third and final open workout for players in or hoping to join the 55+ division will be held this Saturday at 10:00 AM at Frozen Ropes. Cost is $5.00/person. Managers from the division are also invited to take advantage of this opportunity to recruit needed players. Please contact me at dballjr@ny...
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Don Ball
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Platinum Division Update
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The first update is that it has been decided to call the new division the Capital Division. The season will start on Saturday, June 2nd and run 13 weeks through August 25th. There will be a $30 registration fee to cover insurance and CDMSBL dues. After that you can pay $10/game or pay a hugely discounted...
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Don Ball
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Open Workout this Thursday
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We will be holding our second of three open workouts for players in or interested in joining the 55+ division. The workout will be this Thursday at 8:30 PM at Frozen Ropes. Cost is $5.00 per man. Please contact me at dballjr@nycap.rr.com if you would like to attend. The third workout will be held on Satu...
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Don Ball
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Tom Maney
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http://www.msblnational.com/Featured-Stories/Blog/Tom-Maney-Inducted-into-MSBL-National-Hall-of-Fame.htm#.Wn4s1HxG2Uk
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The All New Platinum Division
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As part of the league's plans to provide baseball opportunities to all age groups and abilities, we are organizing the Platinum Division for its inaugural season. The Platinum Division will be geared primarily for players 60 years of age and older. We will also welcome players from the 55+ and even t...
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Don Ball
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Open Workout this Monday
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The first open workout for guys playing in or interested in joining the 55+ division will be this Monday at 8:00 PM at Frozen Ropes. We'll all kick in a few dollars to cover the costs. Please email me at dballjr@nycap.rr.com if you would like to attend. Don Ball
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Don Ball
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pitcher opening on Peppers
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The 55+ Peppers' roster is pretty much set, but we could use a starting pitcher. Should be able to log at least 4 or 5 innings by about June 1st. We were slow out of the box last year, going 0-9, but each game suggested that our record was an improving 0-9. We won 5 of our last 6, and nearly won all 6. We're eager...
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Book signing ...
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There will be a book signing event for our very own Jesse Braverman who authored The Comeback Coach. It will be held this Saturday, 2/10 at Maggies Sports Bar on Western Avenue across from U Albany from 2-4 p.m. For those who already have the book please pass the word to friends. For those who have the boo...
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55 PLAYERS NEEDED
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The 55 Noland Propane Cardinals are looking to fill our roster. WE can use catchers, pitchers and guys that really want to play. If you are interested contact Jerry Hawkins {GM } at jnhawk7@ yahoo.com or Harold Jenkins at secondbase48@hotmail.com or 518-945-2519. This team can be very competitive...
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MrJ
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55 Hot Stove
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So with all the changes coming to the 55's any news on player movement...signings...unofficial draft selections etc...? Its freaking cold outside....time to turn up the stove! DP
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draft ends in 55s/ recruiting begins
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I'm not sure that everyone saw John Reel's posting after the 55+ managers meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30th. Here's his posting: "no draft, expansion to two new teams inviting eligible players to work out at frozen ropes on three dates. (Posted elsewhere later.) GM's are also calling these eligible pla...
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mikehart
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Open Workouts
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The 55+ division GMs will be hosting a series of open preseason workouts at Frozen Ropes. The workouts will give everyone a chance to shake off some rust and it will give players new to our division an opportunity to meet the managers and some of the current players. The dates and times are as follows: Mo...
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Don Ball
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BOD Meeting 1/25/18
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The CDMSBL Board of Directors held their first meeting of the season on 1/25/18 at the Albany Railyard. Members present - John Reel, Don Wixon, Chris Abrams, John Kalinski, Bob Noto, Lex Herrlet, Don Ball, John Corrigan. Excused - Tom Smith, Jim Porter. The high points of the meeting are as follows: 1...
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Anybody know what the deadline is to ask for your release from a team?
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Anybody know what the deadline is to ask for your release from a team, in order to become a free agent?
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