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For the latest news regarding the ongoing negotiations over trademark law between MLB and the Cape League, check out Rob Duca’s story in today’s Cape Cod Times:   http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081031/SPORTS/81030019
For people who have been following this issue, there isn’t much new information here; but it seems the end of the story is near - for now. The issue may [...]

We may not know what nickname the Orleans franchise will choose to go with for the 2009 season, but we can get an early look at what the team might look like on the field. 
By my count, there are nine returning players on their preliminary roster. Rob Catapano (UNC) played for Orleans in 2007. Michael Olt [...]

For an early look at the Cotuit Kettleers roster, go to: http://www.kettleers.org/2009roster.htm
The Kettleers have signed an impressive collection of talent, led by returnees Kevin Patterson (Auburn) and Seth Blair (Arizona State), both of whom were 2008 CCBL all stars. Brandon Cumpton (Georgia Tech) and Drew Storen (Stanford) also return to Cotuit for a second season.
Two of the [...]

Bourne will remain the “Braves”, according to Cape League Insider. It is unclear if this decision is for the 2009 season only or indefinitely. This puts to rest the name change that was rumored in the CodBall comments. 
Chatham changed their name to the Anglers last week in response to the new licensing agreements with Major [...]

I don’t usually take press releases, but tonight’s Game 7 between the Rays and Red Sox deserves a good, solid salute to those who played on the Cape before they lived the dream. Below is a great piece from Joe Sherman about tonight’s players.
CCBL Press Release (Original press release at Capecodbaseball.org)
Regardless of the outcome of [...]