The Warriors will try to make a few moves over the off season to have a strong second season in the league. However, with the age dropping down to 30+ (and most of our roster is 40+), we need to make some roster additions. We are looking for pitchers, catchers, infielders, outfielders, scorekeepers, bat boys, etc. If you know of anyone that wants to get serious playing time on the diamond, contact our GM Bill Fredenburg: williamfredenburg@gmail.com Our goal is to get a consistent lineup going throughout the year and push up to .500.
I won't be managing next year as I have two kids playing ball all spring and will be assisting on those teams. But I'm planning to keep my arm in shape and hope to get a few quality starts as a 41-year-old in 2015.
Please read John Reel's reply to Steve Lounello's Bulletin Board message from Sept. 4:
"There are no plans to change the age divisions for the 2015 season . there was discussion at the last BOD meeting that the 45 division might consider the plight of "displaced" older players in a number of ways. Plus the divisions themselves , their commissioners ,GM's and players will have input on any age shift via their off season deliberations and subsequent Annual Season Plans.
The then 35 division shifted downward to help it survive as it was losing teams faster than teams could be restored or created with younger 35+ players. I would say that tact was successful and we are now seeing a return in team numbers albeit the average will subsequently drop from the low 40's . Any age shifting is a drastic move as many of you point out. Not only in the division shifting but to the surrounding divisions and also to individual teams and players.
There was some talk of doing what the 55's did in allowing underage players to join the 45's low standing teams in order to bring about more parity. That will have to be discussed in the 45 winter meetings to be implemented.'' Jreel
I'm on the Board and have no knowledge that this was voted on and approved. Thnx. Jim Konstantakis
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We tried having a team of pretty much a lot of the dad's from the Niskayuna Baseball kid's rec league. So we were pretty much on the older side of the spectrum... Which lead to the injury bug. Being new to the league, we didn't really explore the waiver option until mid-season.
I will email you about the Green Tech Baseball Program as well as some players who may be interested in playing next year for your team. Quality players who are looking to play ball.