New Rules, Same League

March 2008

"New Rules for The 2008 Season"


1. Pinch RunnersA. Each team is allowed to pinch run for whomever they want. However; the player being pinch run for can no longer play in the game, batting or fielding. The said runner may play catcher if their team has only nine (9) players available. The pinch runner is picked by the opposing team.

2. RostersA. Minimum = 15, Maximum =No maximum roster size.3. Games Played for playoff eligibilityA. Players who participate in six (6) regular season games are eligible to play in the playoffs.

4. Final RosterA. Final rosters are due by June 15th, 2008. This is roughly half way through the season. Also, if you sign another player, the new player is to pay the league fee.

5. Lineup cardA. A lineup card is to be given to the ump every game. This is to enforce the playoff eligibility rule. Lineup cards are available in lineup/scoring books or an index card would work as well.

6. Playoff Roster (Barbarian Rule) A. Minimum 13 players. If a team has greater than 13 players available for a playoff game, a minimum of 13 players must be in your lineup. This rule may not come into play, considering that teams are usually low on available players towards the end of the season due to injury, school, etc.

7. Uniforms (Cooney-Dan Walsh-Pressman Rule) A. Shirt must be worn for eligibility. This does not necessarily have to be the team uniform but a shirt of similar color. This is an effort to clean up the league.

8. Weekend GamesA. Weekends will not have scheduled games. However; games that are rained out will be re-scheduled on a weekend day.9. Number of TeamsA. Maximum teams-Eight

1. Brickyard
2. Barbarians
3. Galaxy
4. Green Sox
5. Nahant Fish and Lobster
6. The Sportcenter Screamin’ Seagulls
7. George’s Expert Auto
8. Captains Pizza (Still skeptical as to whether or not Captain’s and their fearless leader Vlad "pepperoni nipples" Arkensyian will be able to produce a legitimate 15-man roster, but the jury is still out, anybody interested should see Vlad and the convenience store on Nahant Road adjacent to the field. As of last night he only had 5-6 players)