September 2, 1981
Several top players filed for free agency today, as they were unable to agree to extensions with their former teams. The offseason promises to be an exciting one, as Outstanding Pitcher winner Martin Vazquez, Outstanding Hitter runner-up Steven Carney, and more are up for the highest bid.
The league has also released the first set of CBL baseball cards for the 1981 season, which can be viewed
here.
1981 Awards
Outstanding Hitter Award: C
Dave Bartlett, NEW
Outstanding Pitcher Award: SP
Martin Vazquez, NEW
Rookie of the Year Award: 1B
Antonio Marte, LIB
Relief Pitcher Award: CL
Myles Brooks, CC
Manager of the Year Award: Troy Ford, NEW
Major Transactions
Capital City:
Fired Manager Chad Ray
Signed CL Myles Brooks to 1-year extension
Hired Manager Patrick McKenna
Irondale:
Signed GM Dave Sanders to 2-year extension
Signed Manager Ryan Howard to 3-year extension
Liberty:
Manager Richard Hansen retired
Hired Manager Miguel Mendez
Newport:
Signed GM Steve Price to 1-year extension
Signed Manager Troy Ford to 2-year extension
C Dave Bartlett executed his last optional contract year
Park City:
Signed GM Mark Shupe to 2-year extension
Manager Jesse Bryant retired
Hired Manager Chad Ray
Portsmouth:
Fired GM Jason Ellis
Signed Manager Jose Carbajal to 1-year extension
Top Free Agents Available (Former Team)
3B Steven Carney (PC)
3B Mike Wiedle (NEW)
SP Kevin Miller (PC)
CL Marlon Given (POR)
SP Martin Vazquez (NEW)
CF Gregory Metoyer (LIB)
SP Larry Holmes (IRO)