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2008 ODDS TO WIN THE A DIVISION TITLE

ELMJACK BLUE JAYS 2-1

NY SKYLINE 3-1

BROOKLYN KNIGHTS 4-1

NY STORM 5-1

BRONX CUBS 5-1

QUEENS ROYALS 7-1

NY EXPRESS 7-1

NY DINOSAURS 7-1

DOWNTOWN BULLS 10-1

NYS BLUE SOX 10-1

NY KNIGHTS 13-1

NYC RENEGADES 15-1

LOS TIBURONES 20-1

NY SKYSCRAPERS 20-1

NY PROSPECTS 25-1

DOWNTOWN TIGERS 25-1

NY REBELS 30-1

THE BEERS 35-1

Opening Night

With the start of the season just over a month away, and schedules due out March 15th, who match up do you think the league should select for opening night?  Last years game featured College Point Clippers defeating the Queens Red Sox.  Both teams went on to win their respective divisions.  

TO BAMBOO OR NOT TO BAMBOO

Over the past couple days a discussion over the legality of bamboo bats has been the center of many emails between NYCMBL managers, and guestbook posts on the league website.  One side of the argument is that the NYCMBL is trying to do everything in its power to limit the costs of its members.  Baseball bats are expensive, and unfortunately many break pretty easily.  Bamboo gives the players a product that not only provides solid wood, but also provides longevity.  For the past two years the NYCMBL has allowed the use of composite bats, and has faced very little opposition in doing so.  By many accounts composite bats are stronger than bamboo, so if you're going to allow one, why not the other.  The other side of the argument is that bamboo may provide an unfair competitive advantage over ash and maple bats.  But is it an "advantage" if its available to both teams.  The NYCMBL prides itself on playing by the old time rules and traditions of Americas past time. Does bamboo fit under that philosophy?

Your thoughts.

NYCMBL JOINS THE BLOGGING COMMUNITY

First off, welcome to the official blog of the NYCMBL.  As an organization, we highly value the opinions of our players, managers, and fans, because without YOU there is no league.  This blog is yet another way for your voice to be heard.  Posts will discuss all things NYCMBL, from rules to rivalries and everything in between.  Feel free to comment as much as you like.  All we ask is that you do so in a respectful manner.  If you would like a matter discussed please email us at NYCMBLBLOG@GMAIL.COM, and we can "blog it out."