by DDO Executive Softball League posted 04/28/2013
 
As a result of the league expanding to 14 teams this season, we have revised the playoff format as follows:

PRE-PLAYOFFS
Top 12 of 14 ranked teams qualify for playoffs and are seeded from 1-12, with the two division winners getting the top 2 seeds.

ROUND 1 (1 game knockout)
9 vs 12 and 10 vs 11

ROUND 2 (1 game knockout)
7 vs lowest ranked round 1 knockout winner (ie., if 12 and 10 win their games, then they would play team 12)
8 vs highest ranked round 1 knockout winner

ROUND 3 ( 2 out of 3)
1 (Division Winner with the highest record) vs lowest ranked round 2 knockout winner
2 (Division Winner) vs highest ranked round 2 knockout winner
3 vs 6
4 vs 5

ROUND 4 (3 out of 5)
Seed the 4 winners from round 3 based on regular-season ranking, with division winners getting top seeds if they make it through even if a team had a better regular-season record than them. Highest ranked team from regular season plays the lowest ranked team from regular season. Other 2 teams play each other.

ROUND 5 (3 out of 5)
Finals. If a division winner makes it here against a non division winner who has a better regular season record, the division winner would be seeded higher.

TIE BREAKING FORMULA: 
Only if 2 teams are tied do we look at games between these teams. If a team won both games then they get the advantage.
If the tied teams split the season series or if there are more than two teams tied then the team with the better run differential over the entire season in all their games gets the higher seed.
If the run differential between any teams are tied then a coin flip is used to determine the higher seed.

by Lorne Krane posted 04/09/2013
 
To all members,
 
Following our recently convened AGM & Captains Meeting of April 7, please find an abridged highlight package below:

 

• 26 game regular season schedule commencing with May 11^th 3 game opener
• Reduced 14 man roster
• Super Sunday June 9^th + Aug 11^th
• 2 x 7 team divisions playing every team 2x
• Playoff format – Re-seed & merge into 1 division, with top 12 making it to playoff round
• New 1 piece mound to be in place prior to start of season
• Year end video directed & produced by Academy Award winning duo of Huberman & Cohen
• Introducing 28 new (& a few returning) members
• New 60 minute post draft roster/trade finalization
• Captain ranking & draft order established for DRAFT DAY April 28^th @ 7pm.

Disciplinary Committee 2013

• Mitch Perlman (chairman)
• Robbie Cohen (board member)
• Todd Halperin (captain)
• Luigi Verruci (captain)
• Tom Theofanis (member at large)

 
Finally, we have uploaded the Official 2013 Draft Form with draft order and captains rankings, which can be found by clicking here, or under the Draft menu on the left side of the site.

by posted 02/23/2013
 
Despite the mid winter conditions the good news is that we are only 11 short weeks away until opening day.  With registration now complete it is my pleasure to introduce you to the 25 additions to our membership ranks;
 

• Richard Belitzky           Jasen Leclair
• Michael Mercado         Howard Melnik
• Barry Bercovitch          Daniel Michaud
• Jimmy Daoussis          David Newman
• Ross Duffie                  Taras Pawlowsky
• David Friedberg          Giorgio Porcari
• Hershey Gillman          Jeff Pressman
• JR Gonzalez                 Martin Rousseau
• Danny Greenspan       Steven Small
• Lorne Grintuch            Robert Smiley
• Noah Katz                   Kosta Stavrakis
• Glenn Katz                  Terry Stryzek
• David Bassal                               

Additionally, we are pleased to welcome & extend our sincere appreciation to our newest sponsors;
 

• Avi Posesorsky’s Fortinet
• Laurence Bloom’s Altius Spices & Seasonings Inc.
• Lee Lackman’s Montreal Custom Closets
• Stewart Libstug’s William Maurice Furniture & Appliances

This year we were extremely fortunate to receive so many worthy submissions for captaincy. We are confident that the individuals selected will flourish in their new capacity. We proudly introduce;
 

• Jimmy Israel Lorne Rubin
• Harley Schwartz Stu Schwartz
• Earl Levett Richard Rockman
• Harold Busner  incumbent Mitch Perlman
• Howard Pascal  incumbent Jeff Kosow

This group joins our returning stalwart crew of grizzled veterans;
 

• Ian Roter & Marc Shade
• Isar Klaiman & Brian Gutenplan
• Brian Berkovits & Lenny Prince
• Mitch Rosenberg & Avery Waxman
• Larry Shapiro & David Azran
• Todd Halperin Murray Sklar
• Gord Bloom Luigi Verrucci
• Luciano Buonamici Rick Steele
• Steve Eichler Louis Wilk

Some dates to keep in mind include our prime time Saturday May 11 season opener which will feature 3 games our 2 all in Super Sunday events, June 9 and August 11.  Our AGM is set for April 7 while our league wide draft will be held on April 28th. Both events feature an open door policy and all are  encouraged to attend. For further information I invite you to check for updates on our website dddsoftball.com.

This notice would not be complete without extending my personal speedy recovery wishes to 2 main stays of our league. The original PK, Perry Katz and Howard “the mound adjuster” Pascal. Each recovering well from off season injuries and expected to return to form prior to opening day.


Best Regards,

Lorne Krane
President
DDO Executive Softball

by Lorne Krane posted 02/06/2013
 

Having just completed our most recent board meeting I am very pleased to inform you of our newest additions to the captaincy ranks;

Earl Levett & Richard Rockman
Jimmy Israel & Lorne Rubin
Harley Schwartz & Stu Schwartz


Additionally, Harold Busner has teamed with Mitch Perlman and Howard Pascal has paired up with Jeff Kosow.

Personally, I am extremely pleased with all of our new addtions as I have played with all of these individuals at one time or another. Each of them brings their own unique style and skill set which will certainly resonate well with their respective teams. I know you all join me in wishing them well with their new positions of leadership within our league.

With registration now being closed we now embark upon our 2nd phase, adding new recruits to replace those who will not be returning. Suffice to say we will be welcoming many new faces into the mix this season.

Lastly, please circle Sunday April 7th on your calendars as we will be having the AGM followed by our Captains meeting.


Best Regards,
Lorne

by DDO Executive Softball League posted 10/15/2012
 
Another great banquet to close out a fantastic year of ball.  As is evident from the pictures, a good time was had by all.  To view the complete photo album, click here.