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League Rules: (JD_MAH
was formerly AL_MANTLE)
1 -- Protect 17 players plus a rookie (protect a rookie and
you
forfeit your R-34 pick)
2 -- Following the 2010 season, members voted to return
to a three division arrangement. Specifically :
a) Three divisions to be formed (snake style,
1-2-3-3-2-1) from the previous season's standings.
b) Six teams in the playoffs, the three division winners
plus the best three from the rest.
c) Playoff seeding by standings. Top two teams gain
first-round byes, then #3 vs #6 and #4 vs #5. In the semi-finals, #1 vs the
winner of (4-5) and #2 vs winner of (3-6).
3 -- Draft pick trades -- there is a maximum of THREE on draft pick trades -- the difference
between incoming and outgoing cannot exceed three, plus or minus. If a trade involves a pick in the year ahead a $25 deposit
to SS must be made to complete the transaction.
4 -- Definitely no futures trades.
5 --
Executive : Jay-Dell Mah,
Commissioner; Steve Lorch, Denis Chabot, Al Tessmer, Executive
Committee.
6 -- Protected lists - February 1st, 1200
hours.
7-- Both supplementaries last-to-first format in each round. Current year's MLB June draft
picks not eligible.
8 -- Rookie limits - 50 innings, 130 ABs.
[During the 2008-2009 off-season, the members voted on a
number of proposals :
a) Reiterated the necessity of 75% approval for changes.
b) Approved a test for a one-division format for 2009.
c) Defeated a proposal to change our draft pick rule.
d) Defeated a proposal to reduce roster size.
e) Decided to stay with two supplementary drafts.
f) June draftees not eligible in supplementary drafts.
g) Approved a trial of Scoresheet's on-line draft system
h) Voted to change the format of the first supplementary
from a "snake" to a regular last to first format.
During the 2009-2010 off-season, the members approved a one-year extension to
the "one division" format.]
At the end of the 2010 season, members voted to return to a
three division arrangement.
DRAFT ORDER, 2013
(Champ last, finalist 2nd last, then by wins, ties broken by 1) head on
head, 2) run differential.) Team numbers reflect the original Mantle
team numbers.
01 5 Pufferfish Kazakoff / Young
02 13 Let's Play Two Ken Warren
03 15 tessss twinkies Al Tessmer
04 18 B Ball Deluxe Danny Laflamme
05 7 Softbank DeNA Hawks Hirotaka Yamashiro
06 9 PoloGrounders Bill Slowka
07 14 Eh Train Erwin Hunke
08 2 Rolling Thunder Jim McCullough
09 1 FUBAR Steve Lorch
10 12 OWEN OWEN GONE! Murray Cockburn
11 11 RMT Taxsavers Rosenswig / Dawe
12 10 Ebbets Fielders-1 Jay-Dell Mah
13 3 Prairie Dogs Roger Morgan
14 4 Hit Parade II Denis Chabot
15 6 GreyJay Tim Tasker
16 16 Savage Nobles Gale Wetmore
17 17 LooNeY Orioles Rick Haviland
18 8 Hip Flexours Tim D. Callan
16 Savage Nobles Gale Wetmore
6 GreyJay Tim Tasker
12 OWEN OWEN GONE! Murray Cockburn
1 FUBAR Steve Lorch
18 B Ball Deluxe Danny Laflamme
15 tessss twinkies Al Tessmer
17 LooNeY Orioles Rick Haviland
4 Hit Parade II Denis Chabot
11 RMT Taxsavers Rosenswig / Dawe
2 Rolling Thunder Jim McCullough
7 Softbank DeNA Hawks Hirotaka Yamashiro
13 Let's Play Two Ken Warren
8 Hip Flexours Tim D. Callan
3 Prairie Dogs Roger Morgan
10 Ebbets Fielders-1 Jay-Dell Mah
14 Eh Train Erwin Hunke
9 PoloGrounders Bill Slowka
5 Pufferfish Kazakoff / Young
2011
Ol' Frankie has moved on to a higher league. Frank Whipple, our friend and competitor passed away at Saint John, New Brunswick at the age of 89. He was one of the league originals making Barry Bonds his top pick in 1992. As one of the oldest of the owners, Frank surprised many with his knowledge of the youngsters, selecting key prospects such as Chipper Jones in 1992 and Carlos Delgado with the first pick over-all in 1993. Frank was long retired from a life of "everything from dishwasher to newspaper editor to caddy in Florida". Included was a stint in the military where he coached his Canadian team in Korea. A Little League coach in the Maritimes, Matt Stairs was one of his youngsters. A life-long Giants fan, his fantasy teams reflected the association - his Mantle team was the Pologrounders. We'll miss his forceful, good common sense, good humour and keen competition.
13 March, 2009
We've lost our friend and colleague
Dennis Pepper - Touch 'em all Joe. What a shame ... a heart attack ... he
was just mid 50s. Our condolences to wife Kathryn and daughters Andrea and
Ashley. The league has made a contribution to the Galbraith Optimist Camp for
Kids in Dennis' name. Dennis and his father-in-law had been involved with
the camp. He had been such a strong component of Mantle ... we are still
at a loss at what to do.
05 -- Touch em all Joe,
Dennis Pepper, Shakespeare,
ON. Died of a heart attack in March, 2009. Dennis had been an
integral member of Mantle since 1995. We had saluted his move into
"veteran" territory in 2004 when he marked his 50th birthday. He had
enjoyed the company of a household of females - wife Kathryn,
daughters Andrea & Ashley & female dog & cat. Dennis
had been an active sports
participant in his younger years & coached baseball & hockey locally. In
Scoresheet since 1989. Charter member 1990 of baseball AL Devereaux (4
trophies), charter member 1992 of NHL Sooter (11 trophies). Mantle
member since 1995 (best season 1996 - division winner - lost to Jay in
final). Also, joined perpetual leagues NFL 1995, NBA P-104
(combined US/Can basketball league) & team in AL
Brett.
20-21 May 2005
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a teammate
and friend.
Shane Mills died during the night just hours after sitting in on a
regular gathering of the guys of Scorecard Harry's, one of the original Scoresheet
leagues. Shane was an inspiration in our baseball hobby and in life. It is
beyond me how he managed to maintain such enthusiasm and good spirits while in
such pain and fear of breaking something else. May he circle the bases
forever (a single to right, steals second, steals third, edges off third ...
breaks for home ... the throw ... SAFE!).
Al Tessmer, Shane's partner in Mantle, was with the
diminutive giant last night and sent out the sad news to Mantle colleagues :
" ... We had seen Shane Thursday evening and shared
a few beer and winks and sodas, and enjoyed talking and wheeling and dealing
with our Scorecard Harry's teams. We were all pleased to see Shane and he was in
bright spirits ... he had just purchased a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and was
excited and wished to show us his new wheels ... he and Barry Fader were
discussing a trip to see a game ... Shane was very proud to be a member of the
Mantle League and enjoyed the camaraderie ... he was a good baseball man
who enjoyed scouring the minor leagues for the next great phenom. He was
an original owner in the Scorecard Harry's leagues since 1989 and always was
willing to help or give you the shirt off his back. Discussions of
amputation of his leg had taken place during the winter because of the many
fractures he has suffered because of his osteoporosis (at least 65 fractures and
popped his Achilles 4 or 5 times). He was an amazing fellow who
always kept a positive attitude despite the many health problems ... we will
miss Shane greatly and maybe we all can toast Shane tonight. He was a good
man, a fine Scoresheet owner and a great friend."
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01 -- FUBAR, Steve Lorch, St. Thomas, ON
 02
-- Rolling Thunder, Jim McCullough, Mississauga, ON. Married with two tuitions on the go. (Kevin and Kelly). One will teach,
the other will be an animator someday.
Began playing Scoresheet in 1992,
after 5 years of Rotisserie Ball. Two trophies in baseball, both in AL
Winfield. Plays in AL Winfield and AL Brett. Favourite teams, '67
Cardinals, '75 Reds, and the '72 A's. Jim coached Girl's Softball as a
way to hone his managerial talents, with two trophies, but the girls
seemed to listen better than my fantasy teams. Still working in the
Insurance industry, managing a technical side of the business and has
worked in this area for over 34 years. My goal is to beat Al Tessmer
whenever possible, have fun, and to win another trophy as well.
 03
-- Prairie Dogs, Roger Morgan, Kincaid, SK.
Not only a high school math, physics and computer teacher, but could add
to his resume, town mayor, track coach, and captain of the Senior Hockey team.
Also,
appears to be the chief fundraiser for all the local teams (sign up for
Roger's various pools and help out the kids). Married with two
children, a daughter and a son.. Very active Scoresheet manager,
who captured his first Mantle crown in 2007. Also a key manager in the 20-team SICO circuit.
 04
--
Hit Parade II Denis Chabot, Quebec City, PQ.
The HIT PARADE (Team 4) may well be our most established team (Denis'
team has been going in four decades!). First, in the 70's, it was Strat-O-Matic, then 10 years of APBA,
now 20 years of Scoresheet.
Still remembered in Scoresheet as the manager who traded Randy Johnson
for Glen Davis (of course, there also was the Ebbets Fielders who took
Davis with its 1st pick in the 1993 draft). The MANTLE LEAGUE is Denis'
favourite loop and he's re-tooling the HIT PARADE for a drive toward his
1st Scoresheet pennant. It's one of our more interesting teams -- lots
of power and while Montreal still had a team he had a NO Expos policy
(yep, if one of his guys got traded to Montreal off he went). A
fantasy baseball veteran, married since the
mid-70's. Denis works in a data processing centre in Quebec City. If
you're in the area give him a call. He's looking forward to meeting
Mantle League managers. One of the league's most active traders.
 05
-- Pufferfish, Terry Kazakoff aka sToner,
Saskatoon, SK. A Scoresheet veteran since 1995, sToner has 6 trophies to
his credit, the most impressive being a 3 year run from 1998 thru 2000 in AL Palmer.
Decided then to concentrate on strictly combined leagues for the
challenge. An original member of AL SICO (league champ in 2009) - essentially changing the way
people play Scoresheet by drafting high end relief pitching early and
often and winning the Lee Division first year against all
prognostication. Then joining AL Kinsella in 2002, capturing the
championship of then a 24 team league in 2005. sToner can be thought of
as a Maverick, free thinker, never drafting a draft list, only scouting
player to player digging deep with the philosophy of pitching first,
with 1-0 victories being being his favourite outcome. Involved in music
his whole life, has come full circle from starting in night clubs, and
eventually playing to 60,000 people and now on the production end
recording, producing young promising artists.
 06
-- GreyJay, Tim Tasker, Toronto, ON.
After 20 years as a TV cameraman, Tim was the Assignment Editor for the
CBC's local TV news unit in Toronto before moving on to a producer's
spot in the National Newsroom. A SS manager since 1991. Co-owner
of the winning Mantle team in the league's inaugural season. Took over
Mantle Team-6 in 1995. Mantle finalist in 1998, four-time champ in AL
Gaedel. Loves fishing - catches little! He's the guy who hesitated
when offered Randy Johnson for his Neifi Perez !
 07 --
Waiting for Stephen, Hiro
Yamashiro. A physician in the Toronto area and a Scoresheet
veteran (starting in 1991). Member of AL Kinsella, AL Hannam, AL McGhee
and NL Banks. Likes a challenge, including rebuilding projects.
Loves to chase the day's hot prospects. Has some trophies on his
shelf, including the 2008 title in AL Kinsella. Tough break in 2010 as
team kingpin, Stephen Strasburg suffered a season ending injury. While
waiting until 2012 for Stephen, he may revert back to team name,
Imperial Warriors.
 08 --
Hip Flexours, Tim D. Callan, Guelph, ON. Proud to be an
original member of Mantle. Have yet to win a crown, but keep plugging
away. Program Director of a facility for youth in conflict with the law;
challenging work that I've been enjoying for more than 20 years. Long time Blue Jay fan, I live in Guelph,
Ontario. Have visited Cooperstown (highly
recommended), the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (in beautiful St.
Mary's) and have been to Spring training in Florida (also highly
recommended)...and after near yearly name changes, have finally settled
on a permanent team name - Hip Flexours. (Editor - I am trying to recall
if the photo is from the 80s or 90s!).
  09 -- PoloGrounders
,
Frank Whipple/Bill Slowka. Bill,
one of the "original" Mantle franchisee's, has rejoined Mantle by assuming full ownership of the club following the passing of original owner Frank Whipple (left) of Ponts
Pilots fame.
Since "it's worth the drive" to Acton, Bill has decided to
call that home since 1999. In addition to fantasy baseball, Bill enjoys
taking on the competition as a hockey goalie and plays weekly in and
around the Toronto area and is always looking for ice time.
Frank, a Mantle
original, passed away in the latter part of the summer of 2011.
 10
-- Ebbets Fielders-1, Jay-Dell Mah, Nakusp, BC.
Retired from the
CBC after 25 years as a reporter (Radio & TV) and manager. After
35 years in Toronto, moved in July 2001 to BC. Grandsons in
Oakville, Ont. Now trying to run five teams. Now you know why he's easily confused. Co-owner
(with Tim Tasker) of the first Mantle championship team in 1992. Mantle titles in 1996,1999,
2000, 2001 and 2003. Took 1999 expansion team in SICO to best overall record (100
wins), went to the finals in 2000 as a prelude to a 2001 league title and
a repeat championship in 2010. Led SICO with 112 wins in 2011 and
became the first Canadian entry to win the come-one, come-all Scoresheet
Tournament.
In AL-Dowbiggin took a 94-win team (best) in 2003 to 60 wins in 2004
(worst) to a title in 2005 and back to last in his division in 2006.
NL-Dowbiggin champ seven times. AL-Gaedel title in 2009. Former compiler of various rookie reports,
often accused of
hoarding all the old guys.
11 -- RMT Taxsavers, Michael Rosenswig & Jon Dawe, Toronto.
Michael has a background in both law and accounting He's been in SS for
15 years, including stints as co-commissioner in a couple of leagues. An
Ex-Montrealer he is a senior partner in a medium size accounting firm.
Jon is a criminal lawyer (with, strangely enough, a background in
theoretical particle physics). He's a family man with a daughter
and son. He also partners with Michael on a number of other SS team. AL-Gaedel
champions in 2010!
 12 --
MURRAY'S MONSTERS, Murray Cockburn,
Kingston,
ON. Retired CFO and director of Torstar Corporation (Toronto Star).
Olympic runner for Canada in Melbourne Olympics 1956 in the 400 metres
and 1600 metre relay (finished 5th) and ran for University of Southern
California 1954-58. Baseball nut since 1946, favouring the Red Sox since
then. Yankee hater but don't mind having them on my teams (now four of
them, with
teams in AL B&R, and NL C&R with Rosenswig & John Dawe, and AL
Bratpack (we have salaries to add interest). Think I have about 9 Scoresheet trophies
(including a 2009 title) but mainly rebuilding,
struggling and building now.
 13
-- Let's Play Two, Ken Warren, Delaware, ON.
2004 Mantle champ (from the wild-card slot). Had earlier ridden the arm
of Greg Maddux to three Mantle League titles.
Former accountant at
Ontario Hydro. Has left the "working world" for work and play --
playing Bridge professionally and his own sports projections. Two-time
Canadian open pairs champion in bridge.
Has played Scoresheet baseball
since 1989. (Also been in SS hockey and football.) Has
also captured titles in AL Gehrig, two in hockey and another in
football!
 14 --
Eh Train,
Erwin Hunke, Edmonton,
AB. League champion 2011, his fourth title. Erwin
is another Scoresheet veteran, having played since 1989 in NL Snider with
Gale Wetmore. Obsession grew, and at one time held 7 teams. Championship trophies include 5 in NL Snider,
4 in Mantle, 2 NL Seaver, 1 AL
Palmer, 1 in AL SICO. Follows Cleveland philosophy, score runs, what
pitching
matters, too? Long-time Giant fan, grew up playing wiffle ball, Juan
Marichal and Willie McCovey versus Yankees. Former shortstop and centre fielder, now turned to marathon
running, 13 to credit, including NYC, Prague and Madrid. A
CA, turned semi techie, now working for IBM. Recent travels to Spain,
Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Rep, Hungary, Australia, USA, and
Maritimes, trying to keep up with child bride and unearth prospects that
JDM has not yet heard about.
15 -- Tess Twinkies Two
Shane Mills & Al Tessmer. In May, 2005, we lost our
diminutive giant when Shane passed away after years of incredible
medical struggles. He was an inspiration to all. Our premier
division is now the Shane Mills Division. Shane's good friend Tess
carries on with the Twinkies. Tess, a lawyer in St. Catharines for more than two decades,
is a veteran player having competed in APBA, Strato and Scoresheet.
 16 -- Savage Nobles, Gale Wetmore,
Arlington, MA. Back-to-back championships in JD_Mah, including a 108 win
season in 2010! Gale is another of the Scoresheet veterans,
having played since 1989 (which I believe was the second year of SS in
Canada) -- baseball only. There are several championship trophies on
the mantle including one for the inaugural year of NL Snider, a perpetual
league started in 1990. Also with a team in Kinsella, a 24 team, combined league. Gale took over the Hellions for the 1997 season (remember his
first pick? -- shhhhh, Willie Adams). Managed the Hellions to the
Mantle finals in 2001. The Yankee-hater from the
cradle grew up with Hank Aaron and Warren Spahn as his favourite
players. A Brave fan since Milwaukee. Was a varsity pitcher and
first baseman in high school, and has played and umpired softball as an
adult (including a fast pitch league in the Yukon and NWT!). A massage therapist when he's not
studying his lineup. Dual citizen of the USA and Canada, moved north of
the border in 1975, back to the US in 1993 (to allow Diana to pursue a
career in biotechnology). Has hopes to return to Canada to
stay. Still visits often for fishing, hiking and visiting family.
 17
-- Looney Bin, Rick Haviland (Looney), Simcoe, Ontario.
Rick, partner with Ken Warren on three teams and with three others on
his own, joined Mantle for the 2008 season.
101 wins in 2010,
loser to Gale in the final. He's the part owner of
Modern Auto parts, a late model auto recycling business. Married
with two grown children. First played Scoresheet in 1990 and
selected Ken Griffey Jr. with his first ever pick. Has had a 121
win season (the 24-team Kinsella League) and has seven Scoresheet
trophies.
 18 --
B Ball Deluxe, Danny Laflamme, Nanticoke,
ON. Dan is a systems analyst with Burlington Hydro. The
good-looking ones in the family are wife Sandy and the kids!
Gets a kick researching baseball on
the net where, he says, he has developed an unparalleled knack for getting
"duped" by rookie hype! Spends much time with kids coaching baseball.
Division title in Mantle in 2001 (just a game back in 2002) and a charge
right to the finals in 2002 and 2004.
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