The Major League clubs are in their last week of spring training. While the Major League teams are rounding out their rosters and making final cuts, it's time for you put your squad together for this year's Longball League. Here are the rules for 2010.
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 RBIs , 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!!!!
P.S. The commissioner is looking forward to defending his 2009 title. The San Pedro Sea Monkeys will be feared once again in the Longball League.
Trivia: 100 years ago, the Philadelphia A's led by manager Connie Mack beat the Chicago Cubs 4 games to 1 to become the World Champions of Baseball. The A's had an incredible pitching staff led by Jack Coombs, Eddie Plank, and Chief Bender. The A's also sported the "100,000 dollar infield" that was led by Frank "Home Run" Baker. The A's won the final game of the series at Chicago's West Side Grounds. Yes folks, it was before Wrigley Field had been built.
Baseball Card of the Week: In tribute to those 1910 Philadelphia A's, here's a T 209 Frank Home Run Baker card. This image shows the front and back of the card.
-Keep hittin' em where they ain't!
-The Commissioner.
