The DMBL has been in existence since 1991. It is a GM-only baseball simulation league with 14 owners. http://www.dmbl.us/?rss 29 Apr 2010 17:40:00 EST Hello again ladies, gentlemen and Straphangers fans from around the globe. Welcome to the latest edition of From the Tunnel, the insider show for all the news, stories, interviews and updates for the DMBL's Sardine City Straphangers. I'm Bill White, and I'm here with my partner in the booth, "The Scooter" Phil Rizutto. http://www.dmbl.us/strap.html 29 Apr 2010 17:40:00 EST Alex Rodriguez is on the way to the desert. After years of failed attempts, Rat Pack owner Eric Wickstrom, was finally able to land the slugging third baseman. Negotiations started early yesterday evening and continued up until Midnight with both sides going back and forth. “Counter offers were coming in while I watching this weeks ‘Treme’ on HBO. Any other player I would have put the talks on hold as I can’t be bothered while watching “Treme.” However, Alex was worth hitting pause on the DVR for,” said Wickstrom. http://www.dmbl.us/rats.html 27 Apr 2010 18:40:00 EST Named after the great Maine and Waikiki outfielder, the Mitchell Award rewards the player who is the top hitter in the league. http://www.dmbl.us/mvp2009.html 13 Dec 2009 12:59:00 EST Named after the first winner of the award, Ben McDonald of Arkansas, the trophy rewards the finest pitcher in the DMBL. http://www.dmbl.us/cyyoung2009.html 13 Dec 2009 12:59:00 EST Named after the phenom Columbia Crusaders shortstop in 1993, who batted .315 in 161 games, the Pat Listach Award has stood for excellence among first year players in the DMBL. The Listach Award first was awarded in 1998 to Nomar Garciaparra of the Phoenix Dragons, who was also the first pick in that year's draft. http://www.dmbl.us/rookie2009.html 19 Nov 2009 11:59:00 EST The first round of the draft is decided by lottery. All other rounds will follow reverse order of standings, like in the past. The rule, used since the 2004 season, is intended to give less incentive for teams to lose games in order to get a better draft pick. http://www.dmbl.us/lottery2010.html 18 Oct 2009 23:23:00 EST The Ian Rintel Award for Front Office Executive of the Year recognizes the league's most improved team from one season to the next. The award is named after former owner Ian Rintel, whose Waikiki Keys bounced back from a 33-129 record in 1993 to a 76-86 record in 1994. The 43-win jump stood for 14 years as the best turn-around in DMBL history; it was finally eclipsed last year by Eric Wickstrom, who improved his Las Vegas Rat Pack by 54 wins. http://www.dmbl.us/exec2009.html 13 Sep 2009 0:06:00 EST The prestigious Dennis Eckersley Award, named after the former Vancouver and Toledo star pitcher who dominated in the early 1990s, is given to the most astounding Relief Pitcher in the DMBL. A series of points are given to score a reliever's Eckersley standings. Two points are awarded for each save and each victory earned in relief and one point is subtracted for each blown save and each loss. http://www.dmbl.us/relief2009.html 13 Sep 2009 0:06:00 EST Who are the top candidates for the Pat Listach Rookie of the Year Award? Last year's winner was a nail-biter, with Carolina's Dustin Pedroia edging out Marietta's Josh Hamilton by a single vote. Who will the voters prefer this year? This year is the second-biggest rookie class since we started Rookie Watch way back in 2002! There were 128 rookies this year, up five from last year. The record is held by the 2007 season, when there were 148 rookies. This year's rookie class is comprised of 54 batters http://www.dmbl.us/rookie_watch_091109.html 13 Sep 2009 0:06:00 EST Madonna's favorite boy toy will be leaving Philadelphia with a one way ticket out of town. Animals GM Frankie Ravioli has confirmed he is talking to two teams about a trade that would ship A-Rod far away from the city of brotherly love. A source close to the situation said that since Brandon Webb's status for next season is in limbo, the Animals are looking for a young starting pitcher as part of the deal. While attending a Trenton Sack Attack game to watch the organizations top prospect Stephen Strasburg pitch, Owner Anthony Pucci said, "A-Rod will be traded, and he will be by the trade deadline. We will get full value for him!" he followed that up by saying, "I'm like Mark Messier babeeee, I guarantee both will happen!" http://www.dmbl.us/animals.html 11 Jun 2009 23:00:00 EST Find out who made the rosters for the Hanover and Morris Division teams for this year's classic! http://www.dmbl.us/allstar.html 03 Jun 2009 22:55:00 EST The Animals are making it known that they are in the trade market again. The Animals have a few positions they are trying to shore up. At the top of their list is a lefty slugging outfielder. They also are in the market for a starting pitcher and a reliever. The Animals have had preliminary talks with a couple of teams, but can't seem to get a deal done yet. The Animals said they have a few chips on their roster that they would consider moving if the right player is offered. The Animals also have not hesitated in the past to move a high draft pick if it means getting the player they target. GM of the Animals Frankie Ravioli said, "If a team has a player that they think we would be interested in, by all means please send us an email to see if we are interested". Considering that the Animals are one of the busiest teams in the DMB, we think a few trades will go down eventually. http://www.dmbl.us/animals.html 20 May 2009 23:00:00 EST Days after the tragic death of their top prospect, the Hoboken Cutters announced they will rename the homee field in honor of Nick Adenhart. The 22-year-old was killed in a car accident early Friday morning. The most promising of the five prospects drafted by Hoboken, Adenhart was their first ineligible prospect selected in the 2009 draft, No. 76 overall and the sixth pick of the sixth round. Formerly known as The Quarry at Cutters Field, Hoboken's ballpark will become The Quarry at Adenhart Field starting with Sunday's game against Arkansas. http://www.dmbl.us/cutters.html 11 Apr 2009 18:49:00 EST Welcome to a brand-new edition of Rookie Watch with Phil Plantier! It's time to break down the Freshman Class of 2009. There are 128 rookies eligible for play next season, which is the second-highest total since we started doing Rookie Watch in 2002. (Last year set the record with 148 rookies; last year was the previous second-highest total, with 123.) The rookie class includes 54 batters, 29 starting pitchers, 42 relief pitchers and three swing men. http://www.dmbl.us/rookie_watch_031409.html 14 Mar 2009 13:49:00 EST With only 5 days until the draft the D.C. O'bombers have FINALLY decided on a new Manager. In a news conference this morning owner Jamie Landsman announced that Gary Carter has signed a 3 year contract to take on the role. "It's a great day for the people of D.C. and for our organization" Landsman stated. Mr carter indicated that he was anxious to get to know the players and to get to spring training. Mr. Carter also announced his coaching staff. http://www.dmbl.us/distefano_090301.html 01 Mar 2009 13:49:00 EST With only 5 days until the draft the D.C. O'bombers have FINALLY decided on a new Manager. In a news conference this morning owner Jamie Landsman announced that Gary Carter has signed a 3 year contract to take on the role. "It's a great day for the people of D.C. and for our organization" Landsman stated. Mr carter indicated that he was anxious to get to know the players and to get to spring training. Mr. Carter also announced his coaching staff. http://www.dmbl.us/slap.html 23 Feb 2009 16:49:00 EST