Franchise Relocation
With the departure of Oakland's manager and ownership to parts unknown, perhaps partially due to their dismal showing in 2008, the Joe Shlabotnik Baseball league announces that a new franchise has been awarded. The new majority owners, a father-son cohort, selected the Big A in Anaheim, CA as their home stadium and in a much anticipated press conference announced they will be called the Demon Squirrels. While much is still unknown about the preferences of the front office, it has been rumored that they are involved in extensive planning in preparation to make the best showing and have promised their fans a competitive team beginning from day one.
With the departure of Oakland and the new California franchise, the league has release new 2009 updated rosters, which are available below
Rule Changes
The commissioner's office has released suggested rule changes for the 2009 season. Voting members are encouraged to vote and send your ballots back to the commissioner's office. Suggested rule changes can be found here, as well as below under the league resources.