SMMBL Minutes

November 28, 2007 Meeting

Location:  Aero at 7pm

 

Present:  Orioles, Tigers, Indians, Dodgers, Marlins, Cardinals, Royals, Pirates, A’s, Braves and Malcolm Herrick

Absent:  Red Sox, White Sox, Brewers and Astros

 

  1. Call to order
  2. Ethics commission – discussed Gary Peeples from the  Tigers was ejected in the final playoff game.  He must sit out the first game of the 2008 season
  3. Finance report from the Treasurer – Started the year with $4,000 and will end the year with about $9,000.  A vote was taken and the Treasurers report was accepted – Vote of 11 for and 0 against
  4. Comments on 2007 – consensus was that the season was successful
  5. Old business
    1. 25/35 league discussion ensued

                                                               i.      Motion (and second) to keep the age requirement at 28+ as it currently stands – failed to pass – Vote of 3 for and 7 against

                                                             ii.      Motion (and second) to change the age requirement to 25+ - Passed – Vote 8 for and 2 against

 

    1. 35+ news – Clair is resigning from running the league.  We discussed that we should try and keep the 35+ league going.  The league officers are going to meet to discuss the matter and if we as a league can take over the administration of this league along with the responsibilities for the 25+ league.
    2. Motion (and second) to restrict anyone from playing in both the Twilight league and the 25+ league at the same time – failed to pass – Vote 1 for and 10 against.
    3. Motion (and second) to keep the Twilight league rule as it currently is – Passed – Vote 7 for, 2 against and 2 abstained.
    4. No other old business was discussed
    5.  
  1. New Business – discussions only
    1. # of games for 2008 season – would like to increase the games played so that each team will their division rivals 2 times and the other division teams will be played 1 time.
    2. Waivers/fees – new players – acceptance of waiver if shown to opposing manager and if $50 fee is submitted to the league within 1 week
    3. Roster limit of 18 – why?  Is there any reason for it not to be unlimited.
    4. Rule changes for this year?  Any?  Please consider and submit ideas for the upcoming meetings.
    5. Ump fees – significant increases to 75 plate / 73 base for 9 innings and 60 plate / 58 base for 7 innings (almost a 40% increase from prior year)