Just a couple more teams needed

With season two's Opening Day right around the corner we are still looking for a couple of teams to fill out the divisions. We are very close to having a couple of teams join the league but they have yet to commit.
In the Northern Division we are looking for at least one more solid team, possibly two. Quiznos, the Lexington Brewers, Jackmove and the Longview Colt .45's are all in for sure. The Wiffleball Furies are having trouble filling out their roster and could fold within the next week or two.
Justin Johnson may be forming his own team to add to this league. He is supposed to be in contact with the CCWA within the next week to finalize his plans. If he doesn't start his own team he will either end up with Jackmove or the Furies.
There is also the possibility of the Red Lion Ringers coming back in some form to play in the Northern Division. I had a conversation with Karlis Liepa just a couple days ago and he sounded very interested in playing again. Karlis said he would talk with Austin Brown and Max Fisher and see what the could do.
Spencer Booth is interested in getting his own team together. There is a chance that he could play in either league but he is leaning towards the Northern League. He is working on getting a roster together right now.
Another possible team that could end up playing in either league is the currently being discussed combination of Ty Baker and Terry Boudreau along with some college baseball players. We're not sure if there are serious or not this time but we do think they are scared so they probably won't end up playing.
Zac Warren may end up with his own team in the Southern Division if he can find players. If that doesn't happen look for him to end up back with Jackmove as they try to go to the World Series again.
The CCCP Beaver's captain Matt Schaper may have another team ready to join the league out of Vancouver. We should have final word sometime next week.
It's also possible that another team from Laurelhurst could join the league. This is a long shot right now and may or may not play out.
The CCWA has also contacted some players from the Backyard Wiffleball League out of Beaverton, Oregon. We are currently waiting to hear back from them.

Justin Johnson in for next season, Jeff Myers out, Guttormsen signs with the Pirates

Justin Johnson, last years strikeout king, has informed the CCWA that he plans on coming back for season two. He is undecided as of right now where he will play and even hinted at maybe starting his own team. If that falls through he will most likely end up with either Jackmove or the Furies in the Northern Division. Look for Collin Conway to end up on the same team as Justin. Justin is one of the favorites for Cy Young this season.
Rookie Jeff Myers has told the CCWA that he won't be playing next season. Jeff has to drop out due to a pre-existing shoulder injury. He has an MRI scheduled for next week and surgery is a very real possibility. He would have been an assest to whatever team signed him. Look for him to come back for season three. Get well soon Jeff.
In a move that will certainly shape the outcome of the Southern Division, Erik Guttormsen has agreed to play next season with the Laurelhurst Pirates. After stepping down as team captain of the now defunct Bruce Lee Wannabes, Erik was unsure of where he was going to play next season. He had narrowed his choices between the Pirates and the upstart Quizno's teams. In the end he decided to go with the Pirates. His addition to the roster makes the Pirates the team to beat in the Southern Division.

Dez LaFountaine re-signs with the Pirates

Dez LaFountaine has agreed to a deal with the Laurelhurst Pirates to play for them this season. The Pirates are hoping that he will continue his pitching dominance that started last season in the World Series. Dez gave up one hit to Jackmove in a complete game win that decided the Series.
The Pirates also agreed to a deal with rookie Eric Keele for him to join the team this season. Eric has a baseball and softball background and could possibly win Rookie of the Year. With these signings, the Pirates only have room for one more player on their roster.