While the Major League clubs are in their last week or so of spring training in the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues, it's time for you put your squad together for this year's Longball League. Here are the rules for 2011.
Scoring:
1. Rosters will consist of three hitters and two pitchers this year.
2. Hitters score points based on the number of home runs they hit and the runs they bat in. Example: If player A hits three homers and drives in ten runs , then his total is 13 points.
3. Pitchers score points by the number of games they win and the number of batters they strike out. Example: If pitcher A wins two games and strikes out nine batters, then his total is 11 points.
Roster Moves:
Each owner gets five roster moves for the season. These moves are used for players who aren't doing well on a team.
In addition to the five roster moves, owners also get unlimited roster moves for injured players. You can sub out for an injured player without it being counted toward one of your five roster moves. You can also replace that player in your lineup after he comes off being injured with no penalty as well.
So, put together a team and have some fun!!!!
Odds and Ends
I read a great book recently about a bucket List for baseball fans. I was thinking it would be a great idea if I could get some ideas from the owners in the league about what would be on their individual baseball bucket lists. I'd take in the ideas and feature one each week during the season. So, send me your ideas.
I find it interesting that now fully half the teams in MLB conduct their spring training in Arizona. However, it's the first time in about 60 years that no teams are training in Tucson.
As for my baseball projects, I just finished a 1982 season replay of my California Angels. I did manage to get the team to the World Series, but in total Gene Mauch fashion, I had a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals in the World Series, only to drop four straight and lose. My only real bright spot in the series was that Reggie Jackson hit .500. As for the Cardinals, stud pitcher Joaquin Andujar threw a 1 hittter in game three and Bruce Sutter picked up three saves. Well, my next replay will start soon with the 1957 Milwaukee Braves.
Reminder
The baseball season starts on March 31. Please get your rosters into me by then.
-The Commissioner
