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Originally Posted by wireman
Matt's leaving? Sorry to hear that.
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You and me both, Louie. i hate to see you guys go.
Neither you nor Matt were around at the very beginning but it feels like it... great, Great owners.
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Originally Posted by wireman
I see some familiar names and faces in Baltica's organization. It's funny: I spent 10 seasons in Laseron, and after being away for 3 or 4, I still find myself hearing certain names IRL and thinking, "That guy must be from Laseron."
Of the 10 million leagues I've been in, the LBA was one of the most engaging. |
It's been twenty seasons now. That's a lot of Laseronian names. And a lot of good owners. Anyway, you and maybe some interested fictional leaguers might enjoy this.
Stars Come Out Before the All Star Game
Baseball fans, LBA officials and players gathered in Sarinelos the day before the All Star game to celebrate the league’s 20th year in operation. The celebration was sponsored by Super Colossal Sporting Goods. Originally, the plan was to hold the event at the Hall of Fame. But the response by fans was overwhelming and the event had to be moved to Sixth Street Stadium. The players were separated into all decade teams and, as they were introduced, they lined up on their respective foul lines. (
Super Colossal dressed the players in special All Decade jerseys, which went on sale at the stadium and in Super Colossal stores all over Laseron after the event was over.) The players were given an introduction by broadcaster Neimann Ceest that included a brief synopsis of the player’s career as highlights involving the player were shown on the Jumbotron in centerfield.
Fans of the different teams were put in separate sections together. There was some grumbling because all of the Northern League teams’ fans were put in the upper sections. League officials insisted that this was just a coincidence. The separation of fans made for an awesome spectacle as different sections of the stadium would erupt as a fan favorite was introduced. Over all the loudest cheers were for the Pioneers (the 1900’s team - Pioneers was the name on the front of the 00 team jerseys, with “00” on the back) as players like
Red Vedder,
Tim Huckleberry,
Riley Gibson and
Matt Cruise were introduced. But, by far, the loudest ovation was given when
Michael Monet was introduced for the 1910’s team, called the Next Generation. Monet has won five consecutive Super Colossal SL Player of the Year Awards; and six overall.
Many of the players appeared to be choked up as they acknowledged the fans. Many of those that seemed touched were among the Pioneers. Current career home run record holder,
Jim Ohler, put it best in an interview before the event.
“It’s nice to be remembered.”
The most humorous moment was when
Jake Loescher was introduced. The Rage contingent exploded with chants of “Jake, Jake, JAKE!!!”, which Loescher acknowledge by tipping his cap in the fans direction. After the Rage chants died down, chants of “Pretty Boy!” went up from the Geo Bahn section. Loescher laughed and tipped his hat in the direction of the Rock Hounds’ fans. And the fans there erupted with cheers.
Also, introduced, with jerseys that read simply "The Future" were AAA standouts
Jimmy Floor (Firun City),
Earl Wright (Mist),
Julian Stanley (Laserus) and
Jonathan Reeme (Whitesand).
1900 All Decade Team (
The Pioneers)
SP - Matt Cruise, Tim Huckleberry, Mat Josephson, R. J. Huntington, Mike DuPree, Dennis Larsen, Mark Boulay
RP - Joe Burford, Vern Noel, Dick Cosworth
C - Bond Robospher, Colby Peters, Andy Cook, Risk Pelgrain
1B - Jim Ohler, Lor Pauley
2B - Cory Skeets, Marty Maples
3B - Nelson Resendiz, Buckshot Coles
SS - Jake Loescher, Woody Stallone
LF - Dell Bradley, Sev Nixon
CF - Red Vedder, Adam Redford, Jamie Doctorow, Taz Sawyer
RF - Riley Gibson, Chet Easler
1910 All Decade Team (
The Next Generation)
SP - Stucky Jarlsburg, Zaq Packard, Cary Plentac, Tom Feete, John Weisberg, Lou St. George, Kerry Blackthorn
RP - Christian Baggett, Laft Kaley, Dennis Mort
C - Clair Maren, Dillon Clark, Ty Krull
1B - Henry Steele, Led Culligan
2B - Roger Rhodes, Nova Aaz, Gabriel Goulet
3B - Zack Donelson, Steve King
SS - Joe Turner, Catford Muuey, Ian Rafferty
LF - Rocko Jestari, Herschel Pruitt
CF - Michael Monet, Hooks White
RF - Geoff Thau, Bill Duggins, Rom Lager