Today in the CBO
News and Notes - Reports from around the Commonwealth
by Nat Wright-Kawolski
16 February 2299 - Egret Ninjas Ship Lub to FHE
The Ninjas and Yao Guai pulled the trigger on a deal that will see 29-year-old RHP W. H. Lub head to FHE in exchange for 19-year-old minor league CF Cornelius Humperdink IV. A source close to Egret officials said, "The teams spent long hours coming to the agreement and in the end, both agreed the deal should help both clubs."
In 2298, Lub had 1 save with a 0-4 record and a 5.05 ERA. He appeared in 38 games for the Ninjas with three starts. Lub was originally drafted in the 9th round of the 2296 Inaugural Draft.
Humperdink was the 1st round pick of the Yao Guai in the 2298 Rookie Draft. Humperdink's greatest asset is his speed. He needs to work on his bat, but he can be good at drawing walks, stealing bases, and advancing extra bases on hits. He is known to have a good work ethic and could be a decent CBO player in the future.
24 February 2299 - Free Agent Dimas Attacked by Bloodbug
Free agent LF Phil Dimas has been hanging out around Bradberton hoping to get a shot to join a Nuka World League. Free agents are free to sign with a CBO or NWL team.
While traveling to Dunmore Homestead, he was near a swamp when a flock of bloodbugs were riled and attacked. Dimas was injured in the incident but was able to escape before having his blood slurped from his body.
The 26-year-old entered the pool for the NWL's Inaugural Draft, as well as entered his name into the CBO free agent pool. Despite tryouts for both, neither team had offered him a contract.
26 February 2299 - Injured List Takes Effect
The CBO has instituted its official 7-day injured list for any players unable to start the season or injured during the season.
Three teams used the 7-day list on today, the first day of the preseason.
Atom placed 3B Shane Stabb on the list with the injury listed as "personal leave."
Quincy placed 1B Bill Black on the list due to "military leave."
Salem placed 1B Dan Catman on the list due to "illness."
26 February 2299 - Measure to Expand Playoffs Fails
In a tight vote, the CBO owners voted 14-10 against expanding the playoffs by two teams per association.
Commissioner Nate Howard had proposed expanding the playoffs to allow six teams per association, exactly half of the league.
Goodneighbor Hancocks owner John Hancock was one of the owners against the proposal. He was one of the few who revealed his vote.
"I voted against it," Hancock said. "If anything, we need to have less, not more. The playoffs should be for the best, not every team that wins half their games."
Howard stated that he would table the proposal for now. He said that the extra caps generated would help each team financially, but it was not enough to sway most teams.