10-22-2007, 05:36 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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A NWL team would require a relocation, almost certainly two since Edmonton would have to be part of the package due to travel.
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10-22-2007, 06:12 PM
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#22
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snakeeye
A NWL team would require a relocation, almost certainly two since Edmonton would have to be part of the package due to travel.
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I got my league's messed up, I would love to see the Pioneer league up here
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10-22-2007, 07:33 PM
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Redundant Minister of Redundancy
Self-Banned
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Well, here's something the Cracker-Cats sent out to the media:
Quote:
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Edmonton Cracker-Cats will make a significant announcement this Wednesday (October 24, 2007) at 1:00pm in TELUS Field's Home Plate Lounge.
Cracker-Cats, Al Coates, Dan Orlich and COO, Darren Parker will be joined by executives from an strong, western based, independent league to announce a newly signed partnership between the 'Cats and the league.
"This announcement combined with the signings of field manager, Brent Bowers and our new management team will solidify professional baseball in Edmonton for the long-term," stated Orlich.
WHAT: Announcing new league affiliation
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 1:00pm
WHERE: Home Plate Lounge - TELUS Field 10233 - 96th Avenue
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hmmmmm
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10-23-2007, 07:10 AM
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#24
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by phiten
I got my league's messed up, I would love to see the Pioneer league up here
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So too would the Pioneer league. Unless MLB decides to expand, we're pretty much frozen out of affiliated ball. Though Calgary could make a go of it in the PL without Edmonton.
That said, I'd put both the Vipers and the Dawgs as being a higher calibre than rookie ball. The kids in the PL have the talent, but at 18-19, haven't exactly honed their skills.
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10-23-2007, 06:37 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Olympic Saddledome
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Well, this makes it official:
http://www.goldenbaseball.com/ArDisp...3951&SecID=303
A few notes:
-88 game schedule is, I believe, a few less than the Northern League's 96 last year, so 4 less regular season home games.
-"The team plays at 6500 seat Foothills Stadium and regularly fills the stadium with a passionate fan base" WTF?
-On the Vipers website, Peter Young said that there will only be 4 road trips for the Vipers this year, thus reducing travel costs hugely. This means they will be away 2 weeks @ a time...does this mean that they will have to be @ home for two weeks @ a time? Long home stands aren't great either...I see a lot of trips to Edmonton to break them up.
Last edited by Julio; 10-23-2007 at 06:45 PM.
Reason: Added notes
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10-23-2007, 09:11 PM
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Redundant Minister of Redundancy
Self-Banned
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Lesse, Calgary drew 71,363 fans to the park this year. That averages out to <drum roll>
Fifteen hundred fifty one fans a game. But yeah, regularly fill sounds about right.
One wonders if the Cracker-Cats will try and spin the same bull tomorrow.
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10-23-2007, 09:54 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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For the GBL, that is actually above average.
With only four southern road trips, I would expect a TON of games against Edmonton, which would be interesting given the Vipers and Ccats were pissed at the NL for proposing that the two teams play eachother 32 times in a 96 game schedule rather than actually come up with a decent schedule.
But then, if it is a one year thing while the league looks at completing a four team Canadian division, so be it.
The other two funnies in that press release was that Calgary has an impressive management team (lol), and that they avoid mentioning Edmonton at all. I know they don't want to steal the Ccats thunder for tomorrow, but really, nobody is foolish enough to buy that Calgary is coming in alone.
Last edited by Resolute 14; 10-23-2007 at 09:56 PM.
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10-23-2007, 10:50 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
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just by glancing over the rosters, the caliber of playing should be slightly better than the vipers if not the same, I see some legit d-1 schools and a few guys who got a cup of coffee in the bigs. Hopefully we can see some decent pro baseball in this city for the first time in a while as the vipers can use this as a clean slate ! how I wish we could follow the likes of the Winnipeg Goldeneyes, with their pristine field and fan support
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10-24-2007, 08:14 AM
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#29
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In the Sin Bin
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Well, we need a Pan-Am Games or something to get a new ballpark. It's the only way government can build such facilities guilt free.
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10-24-2007, 10:43 AM
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In the Sin Bin
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The GBL is hoping to put teams in Kamloops and Saskatoon in time for the 2008 season (!).
And, the Vipers will be filing a lawsuit against the Northern League.
http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...3-6ff712dafa49
This could get interesting.
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10-24-2007, 10:50 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Vancouver
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well this could turn out to be a pretty good league then.
oh wow...I was thinking the next two canadian teams would be after the next season...but their talking about for the upcoming season!
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10-24-2007, 01:21 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Pacific Northwest
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Kamloops has a beautiful field, I loved it because the balls fly out of there !
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