M STREET SOFTBALL

UPDATE (April 30): - the BTD (Boston Transportation Department) were out writing tickets last night. If any of you received a parking ticket please do not pay it - instead, give the ticket details to your coach and have him contact me. The league will take care of the ticket.

In the future, please park along East First Street ONLY. The BTD has informed me that they will not ticket our cars (even though there are "NO Parking" signs) if parked on First Street. If you do get one follow the protocol above.

UPDATE (April 25): the full league schedule has been released. 2009 M Street Softball - schedule

Monday, April 27
6PM - Free Agents at Southie Sox
730 - Brewers at Bulldogs
9PM - Slainte at Swingers

Tuesday, April 28
6PM - L Street Tavern at The Place
730 - Bushwhackers at Shennanigans Bar & Grill
9PM - Shennanigans Bar & Grill at Il Giardino Café

Wednesday, April 29
6PM - Dorset at Below Average Joe's
730 - Below Average Joe's at Dorset
9PM - Clarke's at Brewers

Thursday, April 30
6PM - Blood, Sweat and Beers at Murphy's Law
730 - Boston Beer Garden at Sidewalk Cafe
730 - L Street Tavern at Bulldogs (N Street)
9PM - Slainte at Southie Sox

Friday, May 1
6PM - Free Agents at Swingers
730 - Stadium Stingers at Il Giardino

Also, last week the league directors voted on two possible rule changes for the upcoming season. The first proposed rule change was to add an additional fourth outfielder. That rule change was voted down by a 4-0 margin...meaning we will keep it the way it has been for many years; 3 outfielders.

The second rule voted on was to add five feet to the baselines (increase from 60 feet to 65 feet). Surprisingly, this rule was accepted by a 3-1 margin and will now be enforced in the M Street rule book providing that our field can safely accommodate the increase in distance. More details to follow...

Opening Day for the M Street Softball League is scheduled for Monday, April 27 with games starting at 6pm, 7:30, and 9pm. League entry fees of $475 are now due. As in the past, the fee covers the cost of lights and game balls only. Teams will be responsible for umpire fees and equipment (bats, bases, catchers mask). Please make checks payable to "M Street Softball" and mail or drop off to the address below ASAP.

Note: your team will not be scheduled until this fee is paid in full.

M Street Softball League
C/o Mark Senna
104 L Street
South Boston, MA. 02127

League Notes:

  • "Open" Modified Pitch League (no windmill, overhand, sidearm, or major modified tournament pitchers allowed)
  • Team shirts of like color are required by the first game of the season
  • Open roster for the entire season (player must have 18 at bats or 30 innings pitch to be eligible for the playoffs)
  • Each team will play 18 games
  • M Street Rules supersede ASA rules and are noted in our league rules.
  • Division and the playoff format will be decided on by the league board (Dave Conti, Joe Pillar, Marc Cerone, and Tom Yeo) and will be announced before the start of the season.

Also, I have a list of players who are looking to join the league. If you have a thin/small roster, then please contact me so I can put you in touch with these players and avoid possible forfeits down the road.

As of this writing, the following teams are expected for the 2009 season:
Below Average Joe's (formally The Rippers)
Boston Beer Garden
Blood, Sweat and Beers new!
Brewers
Bulldogs
Bushwhackers
Slainte (formally Clark Club)
Clarke's (formally Clough Club)
Cranberry Cafe
Dorset Club
Free Agents (formally Full Tilt)
Il Giardino Cafe
L Street Tavern
Murphy's Law
The Place
Shennanigans
Sidewalk Cafe
Southie Sox
Stadium Stingers
Swingers new!