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    Saturday, June 27, 2009

    Cotuit Stuns League Leading Anglers


    The storm clouds stayed away from Lowell Park for just long enough to let Daniel Tillman (Florida Southern) deliver his 3-2 fastball for a strike with the bases loaded in the top of the 9th inning of a 3-1 victory for the Kettleers over the Chatham Anglers. As an intern, I didn't get to watch the game, I was too busy retrieving full, wet trash bags and eating the league's best hot dogs provided by my good friend Johnny C. The ninth inning was a bit hectic for us because we had to finish everything before the storm closed in on Cotuit Bay. Sorry I can't give you a legitimate story but please read Steve McCarthy's story at kettleers.org.

    Pictured: SP Justin Grimm (Georgia)
    Photo Credit: TheCapeLeague.com

    Mother Nature Upsets Play Again

    You know what they always say, "If you don't like the weather on the Cape, wait a minute." Well CCBL has waited about 10 days and still have to postpone games night after night. Wareham has had to postpone 5 games in the past 6 days. I don't think that college coaches appreciate the Cape League renting their players then over-working them until the day that they have to report to classes. Could this be the first summer we see temps come in during the back-half of the season? Could we see a 30-man roster for the first time? Paul Galop and the CCBL brain trust have to mull their options to keep the league's integrity to still be the premier Summer League in the nation. What do you think the Commish should do about this? Leave a comment or e-mail me at jbeckwithjr@gmail.com.

    Saturday's Games

    -YD @ Brewser, 5:00
    -Chatham @ Cotuit, 5:00
    -Hyannis @ Falmouth, 5:30
    -Wareham @ Harwich, 7:00
    -Bourne @ Orleans, 7:00

    Friday's Results


    - Harwich 3, Hyannis 0, 6 innings
    - Bourne 4, Chatham 0
    - Y-D 3, Orleans 1
    - Brewster at Falmouth, ppd.
    - Cotuit at Wareham, ppd


    Photo Credit: TheCapeLeague.com

    Friday, June 26, 2009

    Friday's Games

    - Bourne at Chatham, 7 p.m.
    - Brewster at Falmouth, 7 p.m.
    - Harwich at Hyannis, 7 p.m.
    - Y-D at Orleans, 7 p.m.
    - Cotuit at Wareham, 7 p.m.

    News from the Commissioner

    This is straight from the CCBL commissioner:

    Good evening everyone. How exciting that we have actually played baseball for two days now? I have been discussing this very issue with many team and league officials trying to get a feel for what is a reasonable and sensible course of action with many days of games in front of us without "off days". Realizing that not everyone will agree on any given topic, we need to consider what is in the best interests of the League with the following priorities:

    1. The safety of the players is of paramount importance to maintain our reputation and standing with college coaches who trust us with their student-athletes.

    2. The adjustments that we make going forward are fair and equitable to all ten teams without any one team gaining an unfair advantage.

    Having said that and respecting numerous and opposing opinions on these matters, the following directives will be implemented effective immediately:

    1. Doubleheaders or “twin-bills” will be seven scheduled innings for both games.

    2. Once the final rosters are submitted on or before noon on July 1st, besides the normal moves that each team can make, one additional move will be added to that.

    3. Once the final rosters are submitted on or before noon on July 1st, those “moves” can be transacted at any time rather than waiting until the rosters go below 25 as per past practices.

    Other Considerations

    There are other additional procedures we could consider if we continue to run into issues such as, but not limited to the weather. They include:

    1. Consider emergency moves later in the season to ensure League credibility.

    2. Consider moving one or two complete schedule of games from the middle of a long stretch of games to the end of the schedule, realizing that we currently have about three days to play with on that end. This would mean the playoffs would start slightly later. Those new “off” days would be sacred and not available for play, only rest.

    We think this is a well thought out and logical approach to a dilemma that we have never encountered before and keeps the health of the players in the forefront while affording each team the same opportunities. As with many policies and procedures, there may be loopholes that are not apparent at this time. So, please remember the spirit in which these changes are implemented.

    Thanks for your patience.

    Paul Galop

    CCBL Commissioner


    Thursday, June 25, 2009

    Nightly Wrap-up

    Hyannis 3 Cotuit 2

    Cotuit throws Georgia Tech's Brandon Cumpton against South Carolina's Jay Brown. Brown started off with 2.2 innings of no-hit ball but the Kettleers broke through with the help of Rico Noel (Coastal Carolina) who drove in Cory Vaughn (San Diego State) with a single then took second on the throw. Cody Stanley put the Kettleers up two with a one-hopper to the wall for a double in the Left-Center gap that drove in Noel. It looked like a repeat of Wednesday's game in Falmouth but then after a sacrifice fly and a string of hits, Hyannis tied it at 2. Cotuit called on to Matt Grace (UCLA) to stop the bleeding and he succeeded. Ben Rowen (Virginia Tech) came on to pitch with 2 outs in the 5th and was perfect through the 9th but before he took the loss, Coach Roberts Pinch-ran a Pitcher. Mike Nesseth (Nebraska), for Kevin Patterson and got thrown out at home for the 3rd out of the 8th inning. Rowen gave up the third run of the game in the top of the 9th and the Kettleers couldn't come back from that in the bottom of the inning. Zach Maggard ended the game by swinging at three strikes with two men on. Cotuit is down 2-0 in the Patriot's Cup, but is playing in Wareham tomorrow night at 5 PM and try to get back on track. Hyannis plays at home at 7 PM against Harwich. Photo Credit to TheCapeLeague.com

    Falmouth 5 Bourne 4

    Info at:
    http://twitter.com/BourneBraves

    Harwich 6 Brewster 3

    Info at:
    http://twitter.com/CrashtheBeach

    Chatham 6 Wareham 4 10 inn.

    Schedule 6-25

    Hyannis at Cotuit 5 PM (Game two of the Patriot's Cup)

    Orleans at Yarmouth-Dennis 5 PM

    Falmouth at Bourne 6 PM

    Brewster at Harwich 7 PM

    Chatham at Wareham 7 PM

    Daily Dues 6-25

    Transactions
    Cotuit Kettleers- Added INF/OF Brandon May (Alabama)

    Falmouth Commodores- Released Ryan Lapensee, Matt Grasso; Activated OF Brian Fletcher (Auburn)

    Harwich Mariners-Released Chris Manno and Dain Hall; Activated INF Phil Gosselin (Virginia) and OF/1B/LHP Daniel Grovatt (Virginia)

    Orleans Firebirds- Released Xavier Esquivel, Westley Moss; Activated LHP Matt Packer (Virginia); Added RHP Jorge Reyes (Oregon State)

    Wareham Gatemen- Activated CF Brett Eibner (Arkansas), RHP/UTIL Jordan Swagerty (Arizona State), and IF Zach Wilson (Arizona State)

    Wednesday, June 24, 2009

    Cotuit @ Falmouth Pics


    Chris Dwyer delivering a pitch

    Team USA Hurts Cape Teams

    Team USA announced their final roster today and while it is a great honor to be chosen, the elite have to miss out on the amazing summer which is Cape League Baseball.

    Cotuit loses Pitchers Sonny Gray (Vanderbilt) and Gerrit Cole (UCLA). Also, Middle infielder Ricky Hague (Rice)

    Bourne loses players Tyler Holt (FSU), Blake Forsythe (Tennessee) and pitchers Cody Wheeler (Coastal Carolina) and Drew Pomeranz (Mississippi)

    (More in the Morning)

    League Wrap-up

    Cotuit-2
    Falmouth-0

    Bourne-2
    Brewster-2
    10 inn.

    Orleans-6
    Harwich-4

    Chatham-8
    Y-D-3

    Wareham vs. Hyannis PPD.

    Victory For Cotuit


    I took the trip down Route 28 to check out the Kettleers taking on the Commodores of Falmouth. The game was a general pitchers duel between Chris Dwyer (Clemson) and Thomas Collier (San Jacinto CC). Dwyer went 5+ of shutout baseball while Collier gave up the only 2 runs of the game while taking the loss. The first and only run needed for the Kettleer pitching staff was provided when Tony Plagman (Georgia Tech) drove in Zach Cone (Georgia) with a nicely placed double near the left field foul pole. Plagman reached third on a passed ball and then scored the insurance run on a hit by Bryan Guinn (Cal-Berkeley). The rest of the game was up to the Bullpen which coach Roberts pieced together perfectly. Daniel Tillman (Florida Southern) pitched 2.2 innings with powerful stuff. He was relieved by Chad Bell (Walter State JUCO) for .1+ innings. Drew Gagnier (Oregon), the possible closer, struck out the side for his first save of the season. An impressive win for the Kettleers, keep supporting the Kets tomorrow night in Cotuit at 5 PM and catch the Commodores at Bourne at 6 PM. For more information read Steve McCarthy's outstanding writing at kettleers.org. Photo Credit TheCapeLeague.com
    Bourne and Brewster game called due to darkness. Ended in 2-2 tie.
    Kettleers strike first Plagman (Georgia Tech) had had nicely placed RBI hit and then was knocked in by Brian Guinn (Cal-Berkeley). Still two men on base.
    Bourne and Brewster are in extras
    Pitcher's duel in Falmouth Collier (San Jacinto CC) vs. Dwyer (Clemson). 0-0 through 4.
    I'm heading down to Falmouth for the Ket's game. I'll try to update periodically.

    Bourne at Brewster Underway

    The pitching match-up is Eric Cantrell (George Washington) for the Braves and Kyle Blair (University of San Diego) for Brewster. I'll keep the updates coming.

    Mother Nature Wins Again

    Wareham at Hyannis has been postponed due to poor field conditions today. No word on a Make-up date yet.

    Expansion

    I would like to expand this blog to anybody who wants post to this blog. However, you have to be an insider. Please e-mail me if you would like to post. jbeckwithjr@gmail.com

    Schedule 6-24

    Bourne at Brewster 5 PM
    Y-D at Chatham 7 PM
    Cotuit at Falmouth 7 PM
    Wareham at Hyannis 7 PM

    Daily Dues 6-24

    Transactions-
    Bourne Braves- Added temp player LHP Bryan Morgado (Tennessee). Activated LHP Tanner Robles (Oregon State). Released Ricky Bowen, Scott Matyas, Drew Pomeranz, Dominic D'Anna, Anthony Rendon, Michael Mooney.
    Cotuit Kettleers- Released Brian Harrison and Drew Hillman
    Hyannis Mets- Released Jamal Austin and Ryan Duke
    Y-D Red Sox- Released Derek Ingui

    Gordan Beckham (Y-D, 2007) made number 2 on Sport Center's top 10 plays.

    Weather plays Spoiler

    For the fourth day in a row, the weather is still questionable for "safe" baseball. CCBL commissioner Paul Galop speaks up saying, "I have plenty of confidence that if we have to play until August 16th, that won't be the end of the world...safety in the forefront." There is some talk of shortening games to seven innings to fit double headers later in the season. Also, talk of expanding rosters from 25 to an unknown number has been looked at. The schedule is stretched to its capacity as it is so we'll see if the "safety" plays a minor role in tonight's choices.

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