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glenn · 08-13-2006, 12:56 AM

A spokesman for the American Baseball League announced today the results of the voting, along with general information regarding the teams in the Eastern League East Division

Bronx Bombers

Owner: George Steinbrenner

Steinbrenner, chairman of the American Shipbuilding Company, was rebuffed in his attempted purchase of the Cleveland Indians three years ago. Steinbrenner originally had interest in the Cleveland American Baseball League franchise, but the opportunity to run a team in such a large market was hard to pass up. Steinbrenner issued the following statement, “We plan absentee ownership as far as running the Bombers is concerned. We have hired a great team of baseball minds, and it would be a mistake to not let them run the team to their best ability.”

General Manager: Pat Gillick

Gillick, a former minor league pitcher, previously served as assistant farm director and Director of Scouting. Gillick’s immediate focus will be to build a strong farm system for the Bombers.

Manager: Yogi Berra

Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra’s previous managerial experience came with both of the New York Major League Baseball teams, the Yankees and Mets. His most successful season came in 1964, leading the Yankees to the American League Pennant

Stadium: Shea Stadium

The Bombers signed a two year lease at Shea Stadium, while working on their permanent home. The Bombers recently negotiated a deal that will allow them to renovate Yankee Stadium, and plan to begin playing at the renamed Babe Ruth Memorial Stadium in 1976.

New York Skyliners

Owner: Nelson Doubleday, Jr.

Doubleday is president of Doubleday publishing, and has no previous affiliations with Major League Baseball. Doubleday is great-great grandnephew of baseball inventor Abner Doubleday.

General Manager: Joe McDonald

McDonald is former Director of Scouting and Director of Minor League Operations for the New York Mets. McDonald has no previous General Manager experience.

Manager: Bobby Cox

The Skyliners plan to start the season with rookie manager Bobby Cox. Cox played two season with the New York Yankees at 3B, but left the game due to knee problems. Cox is excited about the opportunity, “I look forward to getting back on the field and the opportunity I was given to manage in New York. I expect we will have a competitive team and make a run at the playoffs.”

Stadium: Shea Stadium

The Skyliners will be sharing Shea Stadium with the Bombers over the next couple seasons. General Manager Joe McDonald looks to build a winner this year, “It’s important that we start out on the right note and win the hearts of New Yorkers. The Skyliners want to be known as New York’s team.”

Baltimore Renegades

Owner: Edward Bennett Williams

Celebrated Washington, DC trial lawyer Edward Bennett Williams added another sports franchise to his arsenal. Williams is the owner of the Washington Redskins. Williams eased concerns when he indicated that the Renegades home is in Baltimore, and he has no intention of moving them any time soon.

General Manager: Harry Dalton

Harry Dalton returns to the city of Baltimore, after a short stint as General Manager of the California Angels. Dalton was the long time Director of Player Development for the Orioles. Prior to that, he was Farm Director for the Orioles.

Manager: Earl Weaver

The Renegades continued to bring in personnel familiar with the Baltimore area by bringing about former Orioles manager Earl Weaver. Weaver led the Orioles to the AL Pennant in 1969 and 1971, and won the World Series in 1970.

Stadium: Memorial Stadium

The Renegades will play their home games at Memorial Stadium.

Philadelphia Freedom Eagles

Owner: Bill Giles

Son of former National League President Warren Giles, Bill Giles leads the group of Philadelphia owners. Giles is excited about the opportunity to field a team in a city passionate about their sports.

General Manager: Frank Cashen

Cashen was former Executive Vice President for the Baltimore Orioles. Cashen became Orioles General Manager in 1973, but resigned when it became apparent that the Major Leagues planned to use replacement players.

Manager: Gene Mauch

Mauch returns to the city where he got his managerial start with the Phillies, whom he managed for nine years. Recently, Mauch served as manager to the Montreal Expos.

Stadium: Veterans Stadium

The Freedom Eagles will join the NFL Eagles as tenants at Veterans Stadium, built in 1971. Veterans Stadium is one of the most expensive stadiums built, at a cost of $50 million.

Boston Pilgrims

Owner: Ted Williams

Former Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams led a group that was awarded the Boston franchise. The “Splendid Splinter” previously tried his hand at managing with the Washington Senators, where he was named manager of the year after the 1969 season.

General Manager: Haywood Sullivan

One of Williams first acts was to bring aboard another former Red Sox, former Vice President and Director of Player Development Haywood Sullivan.

Manager: Leo Durocher

The Pilgrims brought in former Massachusetts native and longtime manager, Leo Durocher to lead the team. Durocher has managed various teams for over 24 season, including a World Series victory with the New York Giants in 1954.

Stadium: Fenway Park

The Pilgrims will be calling Fenway Park home, after lengthy discussions with former Red Sox owners. The Red Sox own Fenway Park, but allowed the Pilgrims to sign a five year lease.

08-13-2006, 12:56 AM	#42 (permalink)
glenn Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	October 8th, 1973 A spokesman for the American Baseball League announced today the results of the voting, along with general information regarding the teams in the Eastern League East Division Bronx Bombers Owner: George Steinbrenner Steinbrenner, chairman of the American Shipbuilding Company, was rebuffed in his attempted purchase of the Cleveland Indians three years ago. Steinbrenner originally had interest in the Cleveland American Baseball League franchise, but the opportunity to run a team in such a large market was hard to pass up. Steinbrenner issued the following statement, “We plan absentee ownership as far as running the Bombers is concerned. We have hired a great team of baseball minds, and it would be a mistake to not let them run the team to their best ability.” General Manager: Pat Gillick Gillick, a former minor league pitcher, previously served as assistant farm director and Director of Scouting. Gillick’s immediate focus will be to build a strong farm system for the Bombers. Manager: Yogi Berra Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra’s previous managerial experience came with both of the New York Major League Baseball teams, the Yankees and Mets. His most successful season came in 1964, leading the Yankees to the American League Pennant Stadium: Shea Stadium The Bombers signed a two year lease at Shea Stadium, while working on their permanent home. The Bombers recently negotiated a deal that will allow them to renovate Yankee Stadium, and plan to begin playing at the renamed Babe Ruth Memorial Stadium in 1976. New York Skyliners Owner: Nelson Doubleday, Jr. Doubleday is president of Doubleday publishing, and has no previous affiliations with Major League Baseball. Doubleday is great-great grandnephew of baseball inventor Abner Doubleday. General Manager: Joe McDonald McDonald is former Director of Scouting and Director of Minor League Operations for the New York Mets. McDonald has no previous General Manager experience. Manager: Bobby Cox The Skyliners plan to start the season with rookie manager Bobby Cox. Cox played two season with the New York Yankees at 3B, but left the game due to knee problems. Cox is excited about the opportunity, “I look forward to getting back on the field and the opportunity I was given to manage in New York. I expect we will have a competitive team and make a run at the playoffs.” Stadium: Shea Stadium The Skyliners will be sharing Shea Stadium with the Bombers over the next couple seasons. General Manager Joe McDonald looks to build a winner this year, “It’s important that we start out on the right note and win the hearts of New Yorkers. The Skyliners want to be known as New York’s team.” Baltimore Renegades Owner: Edward Bennett Williams Celebrated Washington, DC trial lawyer Edward Bennett Williams added another sports franchise to his arsenal. Williams is the owner of the Washington Redskins. Williams eased concerns when he indicated that the Renegades home is in Baltimore, and he has no intention of moving them any time soon. General Manager: Harry Dalton Harry Dalton returns to the city of Baltimore, after a short stint as General Manager of the California Angels. Dalton was the long time Director of Player Development for the Orioles. Prior to that, he was Farm Director for the Orioles. Manager: Earl Weaver The Renegades continued to bring in personnel familiar with the Baltimore area by bringing about former Orioles manager Earl Weaver. Weaver led the Orioles to the AL Pennant in 1969 and 1971, and won the World Series in 1970. Stadium: Memorial Stadium The Renegades will play their home games at Memorial Stadium. Philadelphia Freedom Eagles Owner: Bill Giles Son of former National League President Warren Giles, Bill Giles leads the group of Philadelphia owners. Giles is excited about the opportunity to field a team in a city passionate about their sports. General Manager: Frank Cashen Cashen was former Executive Vice President for the Baltimore Orioles. Cashen became Orioles General Manager in 1973, but resigned when it became apparent that the Major Leagues planned to use replacement players. Manager: Gene Mauch Mauch returns to the city where he got his managerial start with the Phillies, whom he managed for nine years. Recently, Mauch served as manager to the Montreal Expos. Stadium: Veterans Stadium The Freedom Eagles will join the NFL Eagles as tenants at Veterans Stadium, built in 1971. Veterans Stadium is one of the most expensive stadiums built, at a cost of $50 million. Boston Pilgrims Owner: Ted Williams Former Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams led a group that was awarded the Boston franchise. The “Splendid Splinter” previously tried his hand at managing with the Washington Senators, where he was named manager of the year after the 1969 season. General Manager: Haywood Sullivan One of Williams first acts was to bring aboard another former Red Sox, former Vice President and Director of Player Development Haywood Sullivan. Manager: Leo Durocher The Pilgrims brought in former Massachusetts native and longtime manager, Leo Durocher to lead the team. Durocher has managed various teams for over 24 season, including a World Series victory with the New York Giants in 1954. Stadium: Fenway Park The Pilgrims will be calling Fenway Park home, after lengthy discussions with former Red Sox owners. The Red Sox own Fenway Park, but allowed the Pilgrims to sign a five year lease. Last edited by glenn; 08-13-2006 at 12:58 AM.