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Article Archive for February 2009

WHGB: Once more unto the breach
February 28, 2009 – 10:03 am | No Comment

There’s nothing quite like the first week of Spring Training games.  From the players to the fans, everyone has a smile on their face as the sport comes out of hibernation once again. 
As the players …

BaseballGB Fantasy League closing soon!
February 27, 2009 – 3:22 pm | No Comment

Hello all,
The Baseball GB Fantasy League currently has 12 teams taking part – many thanks to all those who have shown interest in the league and joined.
In order to get things organised ahead of draft …

Bonds vs A-Rod
February 27, 2009 – 1:30 pm | 4 Comments

I always find it hard to work out how to introduce myself to a new set of readers. You can often sound like you are part of an AA meeting “My name is Russell Dyas …

You Are the Scorer: Number 17
February 27, 2009 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
You Are the Scorer: Number 17

Scenario: The first two batters of an inning strike out. The third hits a soft grounder that hops up into the pitcher’s glove. The pitcher has plenty of time to make the out but throws …

Spring Training games begin today
February 25, 2009 – 12:30 pm | 13 Comments

Give it a week or so and Spring Training games will seem to be irrelevant, save for news of any injuries that occur.  However, right now the thought of listening to or watching some live …

For some of us, paper and a pencil is the best baseball equipment
February 25, 2009 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Being a scorer for the Croydon Pirates - a team that sometimes struggles to get nine players to the ground in time for first pitch after a heavy session the night before - I have developed the specialist, …

Baseball GB fantasy league update
February 23, 2009 – 1:13 pm | 4 Comments

So far we have 10 teams taking part in the first ever Baseball GB fantasy league.
The league has got off to a quick start, and all of us at Baseball GB are pleased we have …

Launching the IBAF scoring modules
February 23, 2009 – 12:01 am | 2 Comments

The scoring system recommended to official scorers in Great Britain is the one promoted by the International Baseball Federation. It is perhaps not the most visually elegant of systems, but its thoroughness and flexibility more …

Baseball in the north: a new structure for 2009?
February 22, 2009 – 6:20 pm | 3 Comments

With only two teams completing the National Baseball League North season last year (stripping any excitement from the competition for the two berths in the Final Fours), a big question for this off-season was how …

Q&A with Alan Smith
February 21, 2009 – 12:01 am | 3 Comments
Q&A with Alan Smith

Alan Smith has been General Manager of the Great Britain Seniors since 2004. As a player, he enjoyed success for a number of top-tier teams in the London area, particularly on the mound, over a span of …