What's up Bonediddlies players and fans?
Just a heads up, league information has just arrived.
Season will start May 4th, likely an exhibition game, and the first game is tenatively scheduled for May 11th. Championship Day is tenatively scheduled for August 3rd. This gives us a lot of time for makeup games, with a span 13 weeks to play 10 games.
Times will be at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, and possibly 9:15.
We're still looking for a sponsor to get new uniforms and to lower our league fee.
Please contact the Bonediddlies by either calling my cell phone or commenting on this message, or an email at jesox38@hotmail.com
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
It's close, but still a ways away...
As we get a break from this brutal Chicago winter with these 50 degree temperatures, let's look at the state of the Bonediddlies.
There were some questions going into the offseason though. Would the team get back together? Well fans, the answer is a resounding yes! After their 2nd season, which ended in a 2nd place finish, no one was quite sure what was to happen to the team. We caught up with Joe Eversole, the team's shortstop, at his winter home in DeKalb over the weekend.
"Yeah, there's no doubt we're getting back together. We all talk once in a while, but we like to take care of our own business during the offseason. Once April rolls around, that's the best time of year. I can't wait to play for the title this year."
The Diddlies have made minimal offseason transactions, partly because of the economy, but more so because the roster last year was very successful. The minor league system has also seen little movement, because management feels good about what they have. Their projected payroll is around 60 dollars, as they locked up mostly all the pieces for the squad through the 2009 season.
The Bones are in a bit of a financial crunch though. New uniforms and the league fee could hit the squad hard this season. The Advertising and Marketing department have been working around the clock trying to secure some more financial wiggle room for the franchise.
As for the players, who are scattered around numerous jobs and schools all over this great nation, they all have one common goal for the season. Just win, baby.
More to come, as the team will report to optional spring training sometime in March. GO BONEDIDDLIES!
There were some questions going into the offseason though. Would the team get back together? Well fans, the answer is a resounding yes! After their 2nd season, which ended in a 2nd place finish, no one was quite sure what was to happen to the team. We caught up with Joe Eversole, the team's shortstop, at his winter home in DeKalb over the weekend.
"Yeah, there's no doubt we're getting back together. We all talk once in a while, but we like to take care of our own business during the offseason. Once April rolls around, that's the best time of year. I can't wait to play for the title this year."
The Diddlies have made minimal offseason transactions, partly because of the economy, but more so because the roster last year was very successful. The minor league system has also seen little movement, because management feels good about what they have. Their projected payroll is around 60 dollars, as they locked up mostly all the pieces for the squad through the 2009 season.
The Bones are in a bit of a financial crunch though. New uniforms and the league fee could hit the squad hard this season. The Advertising and Marketing department have been working around the clock trying to secure some more financial wiggle room for the franchise.
As for the players, who are scattered around numerous jobs and schools all over this great nation, they all have one common goal for the season. Just win, baby.
More to come, as the team will report to optional spring training sometime in March. GO BONEDIDDLIES!
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