Season Two Predictions

With Jackmove and the Lexington Brewers set to kick off the season later today, I figured now would be a good time to make my final pre-season predictions. I've taken into account not only the skills that each player possesses but also how committed I think they may be. Cause let's face it, you're not gonna win MVP if you don't show up to play.
Here we go....
In the Northern Division Playoffs I have the Lexington Brewers beating Jackmove two games to one in one of the best series the CCWA has ever seen. The Longview Colt .45's will narrowly miss the playoffs by two games.

In the Southern Division Playoffs I have the Laurelhurst Pirates sweeping the Salem Blazers behind the hot bat of "the Ericks" (Guttormsen & Keele).

In a rematch of last season's AL playoffs, I see the Lexington Brewers winning game one of the World Series against the Pirates. Unfortunately for the Brewers, that will be their last win of the season as the Laurelhurst Pirates defend their CCWA title in four games.

Northern Division MVP
1) Dusty Kirk, Jackmove
2) Karlis Liepa, Longview Colt .45's
3) Jim Hewey, Lexington Brewers
Dark Horse) Caesey Madden, Quiznos

Southern Division MVP
1) Erik Guttormsen, Laurelhurst Pirates
2) Luke Puprini, Salem Blazers
3) Matt Miller, Couch St. Wizards
DH) Blair Whiteman, Woodstock Unicorns

Northern Division Cy Young
1) Timmy Kramer, Lexington Brewers
2) Matt Jones, Jackmove
3) Justin Johnson, Wiffleball Furies
DH) Garrett Booth, Quiznos

Southern Division Cy Young
1) Ed Bert, Laurelhurst Pirates
2) Lance Sasser, Salem Blazers
3) Nate Bullock, Laurelhurst Pirates
DH) Emily Newell, Woodstock Unicorns

Northern Division Rookie of the Year
1) Caesey Madden, Quiznos
2) Reggie Williamson, Jackmove
3) Josh Bodine, Wiffleball Furies
DH) Laura Marcil, Femme Fatales

Southern Division Rookie of the Year
1) Eric Keele, Laurelhurst Pirates
2) Luke Puprini, Salem Blazers
3) Erik Williamson, Portland Penguins
DH) Emily Newell, Woodstock Unicorns

With the addition of the Rookie of the Year awards there will be no more Most Improved award. It will be retired with Ed Bert being the only winner.

Good luck this season everybody! Keep wifflin!

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Only a couple days left until season 2 starts. Can't wait to see you all on the field....

One Week Away...

So with season two now only one week away, we are just about all set to get started.
In the Northern Division, Laura Marcil will captain the CCWA's first all-female team. With a majority of them being former softball players, I think this team may surprise some people this season.
Karlis Liepa and Austin Brown were unable to get a team together and will join the Colt .45's lineup, giving them one of the most feared lineups in the game. They should be able to compete for a playoff spot.
Spencer Booth may be joining the Colt .45's in the near future also. His other option is starting a team in the Southern Division which would be the twelfth and final team.
Wayne Tobias of Portland has agreed to captain the Southeast Ball Blasters in the Southern Division. Wayne originally contacted the CCWA a couple of weeks ago and since then has put together a team. Nice to have you Wayne!
There is still a possibility of a team from the Beaverton based BWL joining to round out the Southern Division. Time will tell.

If you check out the CCWA homepage you will notice that the season's schedule has been added. There looks to be some exciting games every week of the season this year. We plan on reviewing the games of the week here on the blog.
Also you will see that the season 2 rules have been added. Check them out to see the changes we have made to the game. Mostly minor stuff, but it should make the game a little bit funner.

Thanks again everybody who is taking the time to play this year. Without you guys the CCWA wouldn't be what it is today. Can't wait to see you all out on the field.

Keep wifflin!