TheClevelandHockey Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Washington Generals.The Lake County Fielders, a minor league baseball team in Zion, IL, and the North American League have vowed to stay together -- with a twist for the remaining 2011 games. The League and its member teams, recognizing the high costs of air travel this summer coupled with a distressed economy, will adjust the current schedule for the remainder of the season, and provide all 10 League markets with the same professional baseball experience at an affordable cost for fans in each community. For the Lake County Fielders, the plan includes a Monday announcement by the Fielders that the team will play many of its remaining home games against the newly formed Kenosha County Fielders, a team of professional minor leaguers that will challenge their Lake County counterparts when other League teams are not traveling into town. Further details on the Kenosha County Fielders will be announced over the next two days."The Fielders and the North American League are taking every creative measure necessary to support this market and stadium project, and keep professional baseball alive for Zion and the surrounding communities," said team spokesman Bernie DiMeo of DiMeo Communications. "We"ll continue what we started -- professional baseball in a family friendly environment at an affordable price. This little minor league team has made more comebacks this season than Rocky Balboa, and we're going to finish this marathon!"oh bite me you crooksAlso, nice boxing/running mixed-metaphor.To be honest if it was done right a baseball style of the Harlem Globetrotters would be fun. What really gets me is the "great fan" stuff. It's sad to think of our country as a "Steeler Nation", because that would mean that we're a country of near-sighted inbreds from the mountains that can't speak competent English.Let's go Brownies!You mad because the Tribe is stylin' on you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 They don't do anything right. I wonder what happens when they fail to pay their stooge team. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 So instead of folding because nobody will play them they are going to basically pull fans from the stands to play against for the rest of the season?That can't be right... On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Washington Generals.The Lake County Fielders, a minor league baseball team in Zion, IL, and the North American League have vowed to stay together -- with a twist for the remaining 2011 games. The League and its member teams, recognizing the high costs of air travel this summer coupled with a distressed economy, will adjust the current schedule for the remainder of the season, and provide all 10 League markets with the same professional baseball experience at an affordable cost for fans in each community. For the Lake County Fielders, the plan includes a Monday announcement by the Fielders that the team will play many of its remaining home games against the newly formed Kenosha County Fielders, a team of professional minor leaguers that will challenge their Lake County counterparts when other League teams are not traveling into town. Further details on the Kenosha County Fielders will be announced over the next two days."The Fielders and the North American League are taking every creative measure necessary to support this market and stadium project, and keep professional baseball alive for Zion and the surrounding communities," said team spokesman Bernie DiMeo of DiMeo Communications. "We"ll continue what we started -- professional baseball in a family friendly environment at an affordable price. This little minor league team has made more comebacks this season than Rocky Balboa, and we're going to finish this marathon!"oh bite me you crooksAlso, nice boxing/running mixed-metaphor.I'm assume Lake County is also disqualified for the playoffs, and by most games, they mean all games. Basically Lake County gets to claim they are still part of the North American League until the end of the season, when they can fold, and nobody will get sued for money they don't actually have. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Zion, IL. The Kenosha Kings Baseball Club has issued a challenge to the Lake County Fielders, a minor league baseball team in Zion, IL: "Never mind the Kenosha County Fielders! We're Kenosha's Team, and we're ready to come down to Zion!"The Lake County Fielders are playing a modified North American League schedule for the remainder of the 2011 season, with open dates available to play the Kings. If the two teams meet, the Fielders would permit the Kings to supplement their current roster with additional minor league and MLB experienced players."The Fielders front office is taking the challenge seriously, and will decide shortly," said team spokesman Bernie DiMeo of DiMeo Communications. "This could be a real County vs. County rivalry. The game of baseball can always use that kind of energy, with some real bragging rights at stake."The Fielders will announce their remaining 2011 game schedule tomorrow.I'm having visions. Terrible visions. Visions of trash talk involving the relative merits of football teams, observance of speed limits, and sausage toppings. Dear lord. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarsofthumper Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 What in the.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 This is almost pro wrestling. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarsofthumper Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 We've reached 2001 WCW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The Kenosha Kings never showed up. Probably because they weren't going to get paid. The "Kenosha County Fielders" are in this game instead. So it's like an intrasquad scrimmage except the squad is made out of people who showed up out of god knows where. They probably won't get paid either. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosrs1 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm sorry to see that the remains of three independent leagues have degraded to such an extent. Both Lake County and now Maui biting the dust. One completely and of course LC falling into nothing but a WWE with bats farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonBlue Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 If you're interested in a laugh go listen to their radio broadcast on 1220wkrs.comThe announcer a few times has said something to the effect of "Well he's a right-handed hitter and that's about all I know about him."He also didn't know about a number change until the guy was on first base. "I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be." -Peter Gibbons RIP Demitra #38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 So it's a little like listening to Harry Doyle in early May? Cool. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadasimha Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 It will be interesting to see what happens with the NAL next season. They do have some fairly good teams in the league with decent management but also made some poor choices with other teams and management organizations. Having the worst of the bunch, Ehrenriech, out of the league is going to be a good thing in the long run. It's unfortunate for the players and the fans of baseball in Zion and Hawaii, those are the people I feel the most for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicageaux Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'd like to thank you all for keeping me up to date on the train wreck that's been going on in Zion for the past year or so. I've been a long time lurker on the board and if I hadn't read this thread, I wouldn't have even believed what was going on behind the scenes with this team.I got a chance to see the Fielders in action at Silver Cross Field last year in which they wore some of the most hideous uniforms I've ever seen. I'm hoping to head up to Zion in the next few weeks to catch some of this entertainment before it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClevelandHockey Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This thread was awesome to read during work. Can't believe how awful this went. What really gets me is the "great fan" stuff. It's sad to think of our country as a "Steeler Nation", because that would mean that we're a country of near-sighted inbreds from the mountains that can't speak competent English.Let's go Brownies!You mad because the Tribe is stylin' on you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Every time I think this story hits rock bottom it finds a way to go even lower. I have to admit I'm tempted to go up to Zion for a game just to see this mess in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaytonBlue Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 The game Wednesday drew 125 on a night when the Fielders played with 9 players, according to ballparkdigest. I believe their only "bench" player was the manager. Supposedly some might be returning for the rest of the best of 15. Thursday night Lake County lost to Kenosha (which consists of semipro players) 14-6. Wow. "I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be." -Peter Gibbons RIP Demitra #38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodboy13 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 They upped the ticket prices, too. When I went to their last "real" game against Calgary, outfield bleachers/home plate beer garden (great planning there) was $6. Lowest price being offered now is $7.The NAL says these glorified intrasquad games don't count in the standings. I fail to see how the team can genuinely still be considered part of the league. On 1/25/2013 at 1:53 PM, 'Atom said: For all the bird de lis haters I think the bird de lis isnt supposed to be a pelican and a fleur de lis I think its just a fleur de lis with a pelicans head. Thats what it looks like to me. Also the flair around the tip of the beak is just flair that fleur de lis have sometimes source I am from NOLA. PotD: 10/19/07, 08/25/08, 07/22/10, 08/13/10, 04/15/11, 05/19/11, 01/02/12, and 01/05/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarsofthumper Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 So wait, now that these DON'T count, they're charging MORE?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I bet its free if you bring a bat and ball. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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