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Koprnkc · 09-05-2013, 10:53 AM

NABA League News

01/01/11
The league started off the new year with some bad news today. Long time Boulder Canyons owner Forest Park has passed away. The well respected owner was one of the leagues original group upon start up. Forest Park Jr., will inherit the team and take his fathers place. Junior is considered a penny-pincher, however, understanding individual. The team has announced that in owner of the recently deceased Mr. Parks they will erect a statute in front of the stadium to honor him.

Rumor Mill
01/02/11
Starting Pitcher Dan Gaines has reportedly entered contract talks with the Tulsa Twisters. A source close to the team stated that Gaines was looking forward to playing in Tulsa, though word of a contract has not yet been released. Gaines has spoken with Buffalo, Kansas City, Memphis and Boulder. Last season for Dallas Gaines was 10-15 with a 2.22 ERA. Gaines is seaking a 4 year $22,200 contract.

Star First Baseman Norm Cox is in talks with the Bentonville Loggers. Cox has met with several teams since hitting the free agent market and is expected to make a decision within a day or two. Last season for Reno Cox hit .292 with 2 home runs and 59 RBIs.

01/14/11
Akihiko Sawada met with officials in New Orleans today, fueling rumors that he was close to signing a contract with the team. An undisclosed source for the team let it be known that an offer of $3,360 per season was made to Sawada. Sawada has drawn interest from Philadelphia, Sioux Falls and Salt Lake City. Last season for Buffalo Sawada hit .322 with 3 home runs and 27 RBIs.

League Signings
01/07/11
New Orleans Voodoo and their Ace pitcher, Samson Hamdaan have come to an agreement on an extension. Hamdaan signed a 5 year $21,000 deal. Last season Hamdaan was 26-13 with a 2.26 ERA for New Orleans.

01/08/11
First Baseman Norm Cox has landed in Kansas City. The Gunslingers signed the 27yo Cox to a 7 year contract valued at a record sum of $41,380.

Trade Report
01/09/11
The Philadelphia Liberty and Buffalo Ironclads game to a trade agreement today. Philadelphia will send 27yo reliever Tom Lewis to Buffalo, and in exchange will receive 19yo minor league starting pitcher Travis Collins. Lewis was 5-5 last season with 2 saves and a 3.33 ERA for Philadelphia.

Injury Report
No Injuries to Report.

Awards
No Awards to Report.

NABA Did You Know?
Did you know will be replaced with the upcoming meet a NABA Legend.

09-05-2013, 10:53 AM	#2
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	*NABA League News* 01/01/11 The league started off the new year with some bad news today. Long time Boulder Canyons owner Forest Park has passed away. The well respected owner was one of the leagues original group upon start up. Forest Park Jr., will inherit the team and take his fathers place. Junior is considered a penny-pincher, however, understanding individual. The team has announced that in owner of the recently deceased Mr. Parks they will erect a statute in front of the stadium to honor him. Rumor Mill 01/02/11 Starting Pitcher Dan Gaines has reportedly entered contract talks with the Tulsa Twisters. A source close to the team stated that Gaines was looking forward to playing in Tulsa, though word of a contract has not yet been released. Gaines has spoken with Buffalo, Kansas City, Memphis and Boulder. Last season for Dallas Gaines was 10-15 with a 2.22 ERA. Gaines is seaking a 4 year $22,200 contract. Star First Baseman Norm Cox is in talks with the Bentonville Loggers. Cox has met with several teams since hitting the free agent market and is expected to make a decision within a day or two. Last season for Reno Cox hit .292 with 2 home runs and 59 RBIs. 01/14/11 Akihiko Sawada met with officials in New Orleans today, fueling rumors that he was close to signing a contract with the team. An undisclosed source for the team let it be known that an offer of $3,360 per season was made to Sawada. Sawada has drawn interest from Philadelphia, Sioux Falls and Salt Lake City. Last season for Buffalo Sawada hit .322 with 3 home runs and 27 RBIs. League Signings 01/07/11 New Orleans Voodoo and their Ace pitcher, Samson Hamdaan have come to an agreement on an extension. Hamdaan signed a 5 year $21,000 deal. Last season Hamdaan was 26-13 with a 2.26 ERA for New Orleans. 01/08/11 First Baseman Norm Cox has landed in Kansas City. The Gunslingers signed the 27yo Cox to a 7 year contract valued at a record sum of $41,380. Trade Report 01/09/11 The Philadelphia Liberty and Buffalo Ironclads game to a trade agreement today. Philadelphia will send 27yo reliever Tom Lewis to Buffalo, and in exchange will receive 19yo minor league starting pitcher Travis Collins. Lewis was 5-5 last season with 2 saves and a 3.33 ERA for Philadelphia. Injury Report No Injuries to Report. Awards No Awards to Report. NABA Did You Know? Did you know will be replaced with the upcoming meet a NABA Legend.