ABL Commish Chat

2026 ABL All-Star Game

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:07:35 -0400

2026 ABL All-Star Game At PNC Park

Hollywood Stars vs. ABL All-Stars

2025 MLB All-Star Game Replay Part 2

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:12:00 -0500

2025 MLB All-Star Game Replay with an ABL Twist Part 2

2025 MLB All-Star Game Replay Part 1

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:10:00 -0500

2025 MLB All-Star Game Replay with an ABL Twist Part 1

ABLCommishChat Episode # 94

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:45:00 -0400

Episode # 94
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville manager Casey Allen for part two of their conversation. Part two focuses on the off-season voting agenda. Finally, Casey gives his thoughts on what he is looking forward to in 2026.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 93

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:44:00 -0400

Episode # 93

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville manager Casey Allen as they discuss the Nine 's 2025 season. Part one of the interview delves into a retrospective of last year's run and how this year was different. A discussion about the current ABL post season and how Tallahassee is a huge favorite. Finally, Casey and I discuss the challenge with recruiting as we lose another ABL manager this season.

2025 ABL All-Star Game Part 2

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 25 May 2025 17:23:00 -0400

2025 ABL All-Star Game Part 2

Innings 7 through End of Game

Post-game

Commish State of the League and Rules Discussion

2025 ABL All-Star Game Part 1

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 25 May 2025 17:21:00 -0400

2025 ABL All-Star Game Part 1

Pre-Game

Innings 1 through 6

2024 MLB All-Star Game Replay

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:53:00 -0500

2024 MLB All-Star Game Replay with an ABL Twist

ABLCommishChat Episode # 92

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 20:06:00 -0500

Episode # 92
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville manager Casey Allen for part three of their conversation. Part three focuses on the off-season voting agenda. Finally, Casey gives his thoughts on his greatest moment in the ABL besides winning the cup.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 91

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 19:24:00 -0500

Episode # 91
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville manager Casey Allen for part two of their conversation. Part two focuses on Mudville’s 2^nd half surge and some conversations discussing each playoff series. Finally, Casey gives his thoughts on the ABL’s divisional format in relation to 18-18 teams winning the cup. Catch Part Three of the chat in the next episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 90

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 21:20:00 -0500

Episode # 90

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville manager Casey Allen as they discuss the Nine draft and how Casey built a champion. Part one of the interview delves into Casey’s 1^st half approach and details on his in-season trading approach. Finally, Casey gives his thoughts on the new 2024 trading rules. Catch Part two of the chat in the next episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 89

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:14:00 -0400

Episode # 89
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Dexter manager Jason “Coop” Cupelo as they continue their conversation in part two of the chat. Part two of the interview delves into a deep ABL Hall of Fame conversation as Coop discusses his All-Time Stats project. Coop becomes Commish for a day and introduces three neat ideas. Idea number # 2 sounds like a blast. The two discuss a few of the rule proposals on the agenda for the upcoming Winter Meetings in November. Finally, Coop shares two fun stores about enjoying this great game of baseball as a fan. Catch Part one of the chat in the previous episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 88

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:52:00 -0400

Episode # 88
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Dexter manager Jason “Coop” Cupelo as they discuss the Geese draft and how 2023 ended. Part one of the interview delves into Coops’ ABL Draft approach and why youth matters. Coop discusses his love for music and some of his favorite artist. Finally, Coop gives his thoughts on the 2023 ABL “Bambino Cup” Finals and makes a bold prediction. Catch Part two of the chat in the next episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 87

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:57:00 -0400

Episode # 87
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Orlando manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen as they continue their conversation in part two of the chat. Part two of the interview delves into Buck’s favorite MLB and ABL players of All-Time. Buck and the Commish discuss several new rule ideas with the Commish announcing a league sponsored All-Star game might be going away. Finally, Buck shares of story from back in the day when rolling dice was all for fun and good times. Catch Part one of the chat in the previous episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 86

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:15:00 -0400

Episode # 86
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Orlando manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen as they discuss the Sharks up and down season Part one of the interview delves into the ABL Draft and why Buck selected Buck type players. Buck discusses in some detail on how he received the name and the how the legend has grown. Finally, Buck gives this thoughts on the new MLB rules and impacts to the ABL looking forward. Catch Part two of the chat in the next episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 85

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:56:00 -0400

Episode # 85
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Tallahassee manager Don Allen Jr. known as the Legend as they discuss ways managers can help Don keep track of the league's statistics. Part two of the interview delves into some rule changes and the impact on trading with the deadline being moved to the All-Star Break. Finally, the Legend shares four fun moments from his 33 years of managing in the ABL. Catch Part one of the chat in the previous episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 84

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:54:00 -0400

Episode # 84
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Tallahassee manager Don Allen Jr. known as the Legend as they discuss his top five favorite Terriers besides Bonds. Part one of the interview delves into the ABL Draft and why Tallahassee focuses on pitching. Finally, the Legend gives this thoughts on the new MLB rules and impacts to the ABL looking forward. Catch Part two of the chat in the next episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 83

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 15:56:00 -0400

Episode # 83
Commish Scott Allen goes solo for this pod. The Commish discusses the losing La Jolla this season and the history of losing managers in the ABL. The Commish takes a look at the upcoming week 5 series. Finally an archive interview from 2016 with Michael Saaf is relived as he took over for the Manahawkin Pelicans as a replacement manager.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 82

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 1 Oct 2022 09:25:00 -0400

Episode # 82
Commish Scott Allen is joined by East Bay manager Joe Parisi. Joe and the Commish discuss Joe’s season thus far and how the ABL has developed a fun community. Joe discusses what he would do if he was the Commish for a day with a few interesting ideas. Finally Joe throughout the podcast details is love affair with the Garden State manager.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 81

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0500

Episode # 81
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville Nine manager Casey Allen. In part two of a two part chat, Casey discusses rule proposals # 8 through # 15. Finally, Casey explains that he can’t wait to get this party started in 2022. Catch Part one of the chat in the previous episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 80

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 23:22:00 -0500

Episode # 80
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville Nine manager Casey Allen. In part one of a two part chart, Casey discusses the ABL 2021 season and looks forward to 2022. Casey discusses the 2021 ABL post season. Casey then delves into rule proposals votes # 1 through # 7. Finally, Casey explains on why draft day is fun between the big NFL games. Catch Part two of the chat in the next episode.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 79

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:20:00 -0400

Episode # 79
Commish Scott Allen is once again joined by Long Island Starfish manager Skibby Bomysoad. In part two of a two part chat, Skibby discusses a few Commish changes impacting the roster size and transaction deadlines. Skibby delves into a few rule proposals to include the highly debated pitching rest requirements along with runner advancements on hits. Finally Skibby explains his thoughts on why 2021 has been a successful season.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 78

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:07:00 -0400

Episode # 78
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Long Beach Island Starfish manager Skibby Bomysoad. In part one of a two part chat, Skibby discusses the ABL 2021 Draft and the impacts of the pandemic. Skibby discusses why the club has under performed thus far. Lots of new rules for 2021 were discussed with the impact of the new injury chart. Finally, Skibby explains his thoughts on the taxi team moving forward. Catch Part two of the chat in the next episode # 79.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 77

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:51:00 -0400

Episode # 77

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Dexter Thunder Geese manager Jason “Coop” Cupelo. Coop discusses quarantine, the reason the club is in the state of Maine along with looking back at the ABL 2020 Draft. Coop delves into his club compared to last year and the tough trading market. Lots or rules discussion as using the TPB Injury chart seems to be the right thing to do. Finally Coop explains a few of his rule improvements and what is truly successful season.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 76

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 17 May 2020 13:12:00 -0400

Episode # 76

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Clayton Steamships manager Wayne Scott. The podcast was recorded live over periscope. Wayne discusses quarantine, some of his favorite baseball memories along looking back at the ABL 2020 Draft. Wayne delves into why he thinks his club is better in 2020 and also he has an inside source that gives his thoughts if MLB will actually play ball in 2020. Finally Wayne gives a suggestion on how to enhance the ABL GM experience.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 75

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 3 May 2020 18:29:00 -0400

Episode # 75

Commish Scott Allen is joined by senior VP of baseball operations of the ABL Tia Allen. The podcast was recorded live over periscope. Tia discusses quarantine, some of her favorite baseball memories along with some board game ideas. Finally the Commish discusses the hybrid plan if there is no MLB in 2020.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 74

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 20:13:00 -0400

Episode # 74
Commish Scott Allen goes solo and discusses the trade with Crown Heights and then previews week 5 action with a focus on run differential. Finally the Commish discusses the future of the ABL in 2021 if there is no MLB in 2020.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 73

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 7 Oct 2018 15:43:00 -0400

Episode # 73

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville Nine Manager Casey Allen as he discusses his first four years in the ABL. Casey discusses how just about every manager impacted him one way or another. Finally Casey gives some insight into his future in the ABL and his current plans for the Mudville Nine in the future.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 72

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Mon, 4 Jun 2018 20:24:00 -0400

Episode # 72
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Expansion Manager Joe Parisi as he discusses his first ABL Draft and connection to baseball growing up in California. Joe also gives some insight into why he chose his team name and the style of baseball he enjoys. Joe explains the story behind his twitter handle and gives the listeners an idea about other things he enjoys in life other than baseball. Finally Joe discusses on what needs to happen to make 2018 a successful season.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 71

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 4 Apr 2018 06:25:00 -0400

Episode # 71
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Expansion Manager Chris Marcello as he discusses his first ABL Draft and connection to baseball growing up in Conklin, N.Y. Chris also gives some insight into why he chose his team name and his favorite players currently in MLB. Finally Chris discusses the importance of contributing to the hobby as much as possible.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 70

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 23:03:00 -0500

Episode # 70
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Ocracoke Manager Duran Allen as he discusses his crazy path to the 2017 championship. Duran also gives his take on a couple of the new rule proposals. Finally we hear from former manager Chad Degnan on why he chose to throw at John McGraw in a 1995 Old-Timer League game in our archived clip.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 69

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 7 Apr 2017 08:13:00 -0400

Episode # 69
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Long Beach Island Manager Skibby Bomysoad discussing the 2017 ABL draft, managerial strategies and different rule ideas. Tallahassee Manager Don Allen Jr. joins the show via a voice mail spot answering a couple of questions. Finally we hear from Tallahassee manager Don Allen Jr. once again in a archived clip form 2012 ABL All-Star Gala discussing the “Clutch” rule.

ABLCommishChat Episode # 68

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:57:00 -0500

Episode # 68
Commish Scott Allen is joined by La Jolla Manager Kevin Waters discussing the 2017 ABL draft and different rule ideas. Syracuse Manager Jason “Coop” Cupleo joins the show via a voice mail spot answering a couple of draft questions. Orlando Manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen joins the show few a quick ten minute chat on the draft and the selection of Detroit. Finally we hear from former Chicago manager Antman Marrongelli as he tells a story about goat from the 2009 ABL All-Star Gala.

ABLCommishChat 2016 Episode # 67

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 17:20:00 -0500

Episode # 67
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Long Beach Island Manager Skibby Bomysoad discussing the 2017 Bambino Cup Finals. Mudville Nine Manager Casey Allen joins the show to discuss his 2016 season and the biggest trade he made along with learning to improve and some rules discussion. Orlando Manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen joins the show to discuss why he decided to return to the ABL for the 2017 season and his thoughts on some of the new rule proposals. Skibby Bomysoad comes back on the show to go through the rule package in detail and attempts to contain his excitement for 2017. Finally we hear from Lance Simon in a archived clip of his 2011 ABL Hall of Fame acceptance speech.

ABLCommishChat 2016 Episode # 66

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 06:11:00 -0400

Episode # 66
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Syracuse Manager Jason “Coop” Cupelo discussing why he decided to sell in 2016 and ways we could make the trading in the ABL better. Former Orlando Manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the ABL, trading and if he’ll ever return to ABL play. Ocracoke Manager Duran Allen, Titusville Manager Len Saaf, Long Beach Island Manager Skibby Bomysoad, and La Jolla Manager Kevin Waters all joined the show to answer a few questions on their trading season and trading in general in the ABL. Finally we hear from Chad Degnan in archived clip from 1995 when Chad finally defeated Tallahassee in the playoffs.

2016 ABL All-Star Game

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 26 May 2016 07:12:00 -0400

2016 ABL All-Star Game

ABLCommishChat 2016 Episode # 65

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 20 May 2016 10:13:00 -0400

Episode # 65
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Mudville Manager Casey Allen and Tallahassee Manager Don Allen Jr. to discuss the big blockbuster trade. New Manahawkin Manager Michael Saaf makes his ASN debut discussing his background in baseball, how he is enjoying the ABL so far in 2016, and finally his managerial plans for 2017. Ocracoke Manger Duran Allen joins the show for a short spot to discuss the quick start and reactions from the recent C-Bay series. Finally we hear from Lenny Saaf in archived clip from 2007 when Len made his ASN debut.

ABLCommishChat 2015 Episode # 64

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 7 Nov 2015 16:11:00 -0500

Episode # 64
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Ocracoke Manager Duran Allen. Duran discusses the struggles of the 2015 season and some thoughts on different rule ideas. Mudville Manager Casey Allen joins the show next as Casey discusses the excitement of his first season in the ABL, the playoff experience, and some rule thoughts. Finally Long Beach Island Starfish Manager interviews the Commish on the playoffs and then the two go through each rule proposal in great detail.

ABLCommishChat 2015 Episode # 63

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 3 Sep 2015 21:28:00 -0400

Episode # 63
Commish Scott Allen is joined by La Jolla Manager Kevin Waters and Titusville Manager Len Saaf in a dual interview. Kevin discusses his first year in the league as Len chimes in on his surprises and some reasons for his strategies in 2015 and both have some thoughts on different rule ideas.

ABLCommishChat 2015 Episode # 62

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 14:01:00 -0400

Episode # 62
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Chicago Manager Anthony Marrongelli. Antman discusses the first half struggles, the upcoming trading period, and has some thoughts on some rule ideas.

ABLCommishChat 2015 Episode # 61

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 1 May 2015 16:22:00 -0400

Episode # 61
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Tallahassee Manager Don Allen Jr. and Syracuse Manager Jason Cupelo. The Legend discusses how the draft worked out and how much fun Casey is having in the ABL. Coop discusses how he’s going to prove the pre-season rankings wrong and that parity is good for the league.

ABLCommishChat 2014 Episode # 60

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:46:00 -0400

Episode # 60
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Titusville Manager Lenny Saaf. Len discusses the Bambino Cup Finals. The Commish then discusses his year end thoughts about the future of the ABL, Dice Roller, and setting up Game Play. The Commish then introduces the Commish Changes in the Rulebook for 2015. Finally the Commish discusses the off-season voting agenda.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2014 Episode # 59

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 06:58:00 -0400

Episode # 59

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Titusville Manager Len Saaf and Syracuse Manager Jason “Coop” Cupelo. Len discusses the National Division Semi-Finals and Previews the National Division Finals with C-Bay. Coop discusses the American Division Semi-Finals and Previews the American Division Finals with Orlando. Coop also discusses some of the rule ideas being tossed around.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2014 Episode # 58

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 22:01:00 -0400

Episode # 58

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Titusville Manager Len Saaf and Abilene Manager Duran Allen. Len discusses his season recap, season ending awards with some playoff thoughts. Duran chats about his dismal 2014 season and who he might write on his award ballot with some thoughts on some rule ideas to curb early selling.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2014 Episode # 57

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 9 Sep 2014 07:12:00 -0400

Episode # 57

Commish Scott Allen is joined by Chicago Manager Anthony Marrongelli and Orlando Manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen. Antman discusses Jose Fernandez being drafted and then traded as well as the temptation to lose . Buck chats about the 15-3 start and what he learned about his club and himself during the second half along with a big announcement.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2014 Episode # 56

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 23:12:00 -0400

Episode # 56
Commish Scott Allen is joined by Long Beach Island Manager Skibby Bomysoad and Tallahassee Manager Don Allen JR. Skibby discusses the fire sale, trading in the ABL, and is it finally time for the five man rotation. The Legend chats about being deployed to Afghanistan, the importance of trading in the ABL, and what if any tweaks are needed moving forward.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2014 ABL All-Star Game

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 28 May 2014 06:45:00 -0400

2014 ABL All-Star Game

ABL 2014 All-Star Gala Part 3

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 22 May 2014 21:07:00 -0400

The third part of the 2014 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with the Commish by Alexei Allen Part 2, Abilene’s Manager Duran Allen, and finally an interview with Orlando’s manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen.

ABL 2014 All-Star Gala Part 2

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 22 May 2014 21:05:00 -0400

The second part of the 2014 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with the Commish by Alexei Allen Part 1, Classic Interview from 1997 All-Star Gala with Las Vegas manager Shawn Fitzpatrick, and finally an interview with Manahawkin’s Manager Steve Bomysoad.

ABL 2014 All-Star Gala Part 1

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 22 May 2014 21:03:00 -0400

The first part of the 2014 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with Nashville’s Manager Chad Degnan and Tim Hieman Radio Voice of the B-Mets Interview.

ABLCommishChat 2014 Episode # 55

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 6 Apr 2014 19:34:00 -0400

Episode # 55
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Orlando Manager Greg “Buck” Dietzen. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss Orlando’s 2014 ABL Draft strategy. They also discuss the Sharks quick start and the competitive American Division. Also they take a look at which teams in the National Division are the ones to look out for. In the Ask the Manager Segment, Abilene Rough Riders manager Duran Allen gives his thoughts on his first ten games. Finally the Commish and Buck take a look at upcoming series in week six action looking at matchups as Buck give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 54

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:51:00 -0400

Episode # 54
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Syracuse manager Jason “Coop” Cupelo. The Commish and Coop discuss the Bambino Cup Finals. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish discusses every single rule proposal currently on the agenda as Coop and the Commish debate a few of the new ideas. Finally the Commish previews the November Winter Meetings Agenda.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 53

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 19 Oct 2013 08:57:00 -0400

Episode # 53
Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps the National Division Finals with an interview with Tallahassee Manager Don Allen Jr. and the American Division Finals with an interview with Syracuse manager Jason “Coop” Cupelo. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish discusses all the new rule proposals added to the agenda recently. Finally the Commish previews the “Bambino Cup” Finals.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 52

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 5 Oct 2013 16:26:00 -0400

Episode # 52
Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps the National Division Semi-Finals with an interview with Tallahassee Fill-in Manager Mike Allen and the American Division Semi-Finals with an interview with Las Vegas manager Shawn Fitzpatrick. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish discusses all the new rule proposals added to the agenda recently. Finally the Commish previews the National Division Finals and American Division Finals.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 51

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 22:19:00 -0400

Episode # 51
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg “Buck” Dietzen of the Orlando Sharks. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the Sharks disappointing 2013 season and the surprise team that didn’t make the playoffs. Also which team to watch out for in the playoffs from each division. To finish up the segment each host throws out some award candidates. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discuss the three set slams vs. four set slams, trade deadline movement, and should we add a Double Play tweak to game play? Finally the Commish and Buck take a look at upcoming playoff series as Buck give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 50

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:01:00 -0400

Episode # 50
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Jason “Coop” Cupelo of the Syracuse Hazard. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the Hazard’s quick start, the trade for McCutchen, and the clubs playoff chances. They which team in the National Division worries the Hazard the most and can the Terriers overtake Abilene for the division. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discuss the All-Star Game, incentive points, pitcher taxi moves, and should the 2014 Schedule increase? Finally the Commish and Coop take a look at upcoming series in week fifth teen action looking at matchups as the Coop give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 49

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 1 Aug 2013 21:58:00 -0400

Episode # 49
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Duran Allen of the Abilene RoughRiders. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss Abilene’s quick start, the tour in Afghanistan, and the return back to the ABL. They also discuss the winners and losers at the deadline and give their top 3 and bottom 3 in the league. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discuss the All-Star Game, the 2014 Schedule, and trading period. The Commish announces a change to future Slam events and that Winter Meetings will return in November. Finally the Commish and Duran take a look at games already played at Summer Slam and upcoming series in week fourteen action looking at matchups as the Duran give his insights. Correction: Abilene’s current record is 19-11 not 19-9 as discussed.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 48

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:10:00 -0400

Episode # 48
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg “Buck” Dietzen of the Orlando Sharks. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss Orlando’s start to the season. They also discuss if the Sharks are buyers or sellers right now. Also after a quick look at the National Division, the focus is on the eight trades made to date since June 1st. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discuss the future of the All-Star Game and if this segment needs a backup plan. Finally the Commish and Buck take a look at games already played and upcoming series in week ten action looking at matchups as the Buck give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABL 2013 All-Star Post Game Interview

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Mon, 27 May 2013 12:17:00 -0400

ABL 2013 All-Star Post Game Interview:
All-Star Game Post game interview with Orlando Sharks manager Greg "Buck"Dietzen.

2013 Around the Diamond Week 6

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:24:00 -0400

2013 Around the Diamond Week 6

2013 Around the Diamond Week 5

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:07:00 -0400

2013 Around the Diamond Week 5

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 47

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Mon, 1 Apr 2013 22:09:00 -0400

Episode # 47
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Don Allen Jr. of the Tallahassee Terriers. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss Tallahassee’s 2013 ABL Draft strategy. They also discuss the Terriers slow start and recent hot streak. Also they take a look at which teams Tallahassee has played in the American Division and which teams he fears in 2013. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discuss the emergency pitcher and the cut-off rule. Finally the Commish and Don Allen Jr. take a look at upcoming series in week five action looking at matchups as the Legend give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2013 Around the Diamond Week 4

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:41:00 -0400

2013 Around the Diamond Week 4

2013 Around the Diamond Week 3

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:28:00 -0400

2013 Around the Diamond Week 3

ABLCommishChat 2013 Episode # 46

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 21:49:00 -0500

Episode # 46
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Skibby Bomysoad of the Long Beach Island Starfish. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss Long Beach Island’s 2013 ABL Draft strategy. They also discuss the Starfish quick start and the surprise start of the National Division Abilene RoughRiders. A major announcement also takes place towards the end of segment one. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discuss what it’s like having no “Clutch” Rule in 2013 and if the new limitation rule is enough. Finally the Commish and Skibby take a look at upcoming series in week three action looking at matchups as Skibby give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 45

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 2 Nov 2012 17:03:00 -0400

Episode # 45
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Len Saaf of the Titusville Perfects. Lenny interviews the Commish about the Bambino Cup Finals. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish and Len discuss a few new rule proposals dealing with the Emergency Pitcher, base runner advancement, and the cut-off option. Finally the Commish previews the Agenda for the upcoming 2012 Winter Meetings as Lenny give his final thoughts.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 44

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:31:00 -0400

Episode # 44

Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Skibby Bomysoad of the Long Beach Island Starfish. In Around the Diamond Skibby interviews the Commish discussing the National Division Finals. Then the Commish interviews Orlando Sharks manager Greg Buck” Dietzen about the American Division Finals. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discuss another option for handling limitation players and ideas to ensure the bullpens are used realistically. Finally Skibby takes the lead as he looks at each team with a lengthy preview of the “Bambino Cup” Finals.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 43

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:00:00 -0400

Episode # 43
Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps the National Division Semi-Finals with an interview with Chicago Manager Antman Marrongelli and the American Division Semi-Finals with an interview with Long Beach Island manager Skibby Bomysoad. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish discusses all the new rule proposals on the agenda to date. Finally the Commish previews the National Division Finals and American Division Finals.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2012 Around the Diamond Playoffs 2

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:50:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Playoffs 2

2012 Around the Diamond Playoffs 1

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:14:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Playoffs 1

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 42

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 19:36:00 -0400

Episode # 42
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Don Allen Jr. of the Tallahassee Terriers. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the three teams that didn’t make the playoffs in 2012. Duran Allen of the Abilene Rough Riders joins the show for a short interview discussing his 2012 season. They also discussed the reasons the Terriers made the playoffs and who to look for in the American Division. To finish up the first segment the guys discuss a few awards and who are some possible selections. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discussed another new idea about relief pitching coverage and once again the “Clutch’ rule gets plenty of airtime? Finally the Commish and Legend take a look at the American Division One Game Playoff and National Division Semi-Finals as the Legend give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2012 Around the Diamond Week 16

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:59:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 16

2012 Around the Diamond Week 15

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 6 Sep 2012 20:14:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 15

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 41

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:36:00 -0400

Episode # 41
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg “Buck” Dietzen of the Orlando Sharks. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss Orlando winning their first division title in 13 years in the ABL. They also discussed the Tallahassee Terriers season to date and their surprises of the season as the regular seasons winds down. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discussed a new idea about having teams stay out of the pool for three years, relief pitching coverage, and should the “Clutch’ rule stay? Finally the Commish and Buck take a look at upcoming series in week fifteen action looking at matchups as Buck give his insights.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2012 Around the Diamond Week 14

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:12:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 14

2012 Around the Diamond Week 13

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:09:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 13

2012 ABL Summer Slam in Pictures

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:38:00 -0400

Summer Slam at the league office and wiffleball afterwards...

2012 Around the Diamond Week 12

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:11:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 12

2012 Around the Diamond Week 11

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:26:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 11

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 40

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 3 Jul 2012 22:44:00 -0400

Episode # 40
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Jason “coop” Cupelo of the Syracuse Hazard. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the sudden Starfish surge and big series with Orlando on July 1^st. After some discussion about the Hazard’s season the guys named one trade each that made the biggest impact for 2012 and for the future in 2013. Then the guys picked a top three and bottom three in the ABL today In the very lengthy Rules of the Game Segment, the guys discussed up to five new rule proposals that included increasing AB’s for players to make the rosters more realistic to should the D.H. come back in both divisions? Finally the Commish and Coop take a look at upcoming series in week eleven action looking at matchups as Coop makes a couple of predictions.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2012 Around the Diamond Week 10

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:18:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 10

2012 Around the Diamond Week 9

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:17:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 9

2012 Around the Diamond Week 8

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:50:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 8

ABL 2012 All-Star Gala and Game Part 4

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:26:00 -0400

The forth part of the 2012 ABL All-Star Gala includes Innings 9 through extra and the postgame.

ABL 2012 All-Star Gala and Game Part 3

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:25:00 -0400

The third part of the 2012 ABL All-Star Gala/Game includes the National Anthem, Intro and the play by play of the 2012 ABL All-Star Game Innings 1 through 8.

ABL 2012 All-Star Gala and Game Part 2

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:23:00 -0400

The second part of the 2012 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with Tallahassee's Manager Don Allen Jr., and an All-Star Gala wrap-up.

ABL 2012 All-Star Gala and Game Part 1

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:19:00 -0400

The first part of the 2012 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with Manahawkin's Manager Steve Bomysoad, Classic Interview from 2003 All-Star Gala with Skibby Bomysoad, and finally an interview with TP Baseball Founder Lance Simon.

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 39

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:27:00 -0400

Episode # 39

Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host James "Skibby" Bomysoad of the Long Beach Island Starfish. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the Starfish unexpected slow start and what areas Skibby is looking to improve through trades. A quick look at the National Division discusses the surprise start by Tallahassee and C-Bay is still a team to watch. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the new clutch rule is discussed once again and should it be tweaked in the off-season. The guys also discuss making a tweak to the player pool format that all teams would benefit from. Finally the Commish and Skibby take a look at upcoming series in week eight action looking at matchups as Skibby makes a couple of predictions.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.

2012 Around the Diamond Week 7

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Mon, 7 May 2012 19:42:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 7

2012 ABL Spring Slam in Pictures

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 1 May 2012 17:22:00 -0400

All pictures taken at the conclusion of game play in A-Town!

2011 ABL Yearbook

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 1 May 2012 17:03:00 -0400

2011 ABL Yearbook:
The ABL Yearbook is patterned after the Ontario Replay Baseball League Yearbook that has been created for several years.

The ABL 2011 Yearbook contains all the history of the ABL that includes all the records, franchise history, and pictures of every current manager. Several older pictures were added to this years version. The yearbook also includes: a great ABL statistical analysis by Lenny Saaf, an article about the Pioneers of the ABL, an article about trading to win championships, how to proof a score sheet, and finally a pictorial look at the older parks of the WBL.

2012 Around the Diamond Week 6

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:18:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 6

2012 Around the Diamond Week 5

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:05:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 5

2012 Around the Diamond Week 4

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:15:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 4

2012 Around the Diamond Week 3

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:25:00 -0400

2012 Around the Diamond Week 3

ABLCommishChat 2012 Episode # 38

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:17:00 -0500

Episode # 38
Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg "Buck" Dietzen of the Orlando Sharks. In Around the Diamond the guys discuss the Sharks quick start and surprises early on in both divisions. lance Simon joins the show for a couple of minutes with an ABL Hall of Fame acceptance speech. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the new clutch rule is discussed with a possible tweak to the trade rule. Finally the Commish and Buck take a look at upcoming series in week three action looking at matchups as Buck makes a couple of predictions.

Note: As always, we do alert you to the presence of the occasional adult language. Don't say we didn't warn you.+

2012 Around the Diamond Week 2

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:27:00 -0500

2012 Around the Diamond Week 2

2012 Around the Diamond Week 1

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:11:00 -0500

2012 Around the Diamond Week 1

ABL 2012 Draft Day in Pictures

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:56:00 -0500

ABL 2012 Draft Day in Pictures

2012 Around the Diamond Opening Week

cbaycats@yahoo.com (Commish) — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 14:01:00 -0500

2012 Around the Diamond Opening Week