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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_11_02

Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps the "Bambino Cup" Finals with an interview with Titusville manager Len Saaf. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish discusses additions to the voting agenda since the last podcast. Finally the Commish previews the 2010 Winter Meetings by reviewing the Agenda.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Around the Diamond Playoffs 4

2010 ABL Newsletter for Playoffs 4

Thursday, October 21, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_10_21

Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps the National Division Finals with an interview with Titusville manager Len Saaf. The Commish then recaps the American Division Finals with an interview with Long Beach Island manager Skibby Bomysoad. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish gives a 2011 Expansion Update and discusses additions to the voting agenda. Finally the Commish previews the "Bambino Cup" Finals position by position and actually makes a rare prediction.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Around the Diamond Playoffs 3

2010 ABL Newsletter for Playoffs 3

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Around the Diamond Playoffs 2

2010 ABL Newsletter for Playoffs 2

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_10_06

Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps the American Division One Game Playoffs and the National Division Semi-Finals with an interview with Tallahassee manager Don Allen Jr. In the Rules of the Game Segment, the Commish once again discusses all the new rule proposals on the agenda to date. Finally the Commish previews the National Division Finals and American Semi-Finals.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Around the Diamond Playoffs 1

2010 ABL Newsletter from Playoffs One

Monday, September 27, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Sixteen

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week 16

Friday, September 10, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Fifthteen

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week 15

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Fourteen

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Fourteen

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_08_11

Commish Scott Allen goes solo as he recaps summer slam with several quick chats captured by ASN correspondent Jason "Coop" Cupelo. The Commish also discusses two new managers in the developmental program. In the Rules of the Game Segement, the Commish discusses all the new rule proposals on the agenda to date. Finally the Commish previews week 14 play with a small segment on baseball name pronunciation.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Thirteen

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Thirteen

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Twelve

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Twelve

Friday, July 16, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_07_15

Commish Scott Allen is joined by guest Greg "Buck "Dietzen of the Orlando Sharks. The Commish interviews Las Vegas Viper manager Shawn Fitzpatrick as he discusses his recent series with C-Bay and the importance of his next series with Titusville. Also Buck and the Commish review the winners and losers at the ABL Trade Deadline. In the Rules of the Game Segment, Buck discusses the tweak to the TPB HR rule idea as the guys finishes up with looking at upcoming week twelve games.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Eleven

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Eleven

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Ten

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Ten

Thursday, June 17, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_06_17

Commish Scott Allen is joined by guest Lenny Saaf of the Titusville Perfectos. The Commish interviews Atlanta Inmate manager Kevin Kunkle as he discusses his big time trades. Lenny and the Commish discuss their Power Rankings. In the Rules of the Game Segment, Lenny discusses his Park Effects Chart idea as the guys finishes up with looking at upcoming week ten games.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Nine

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Nine

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Eight

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Eight

Friday, May 28, 2010

ABLAllStarGame_2010_05_28_Part 4

The forth part of the 2010 ABL All-Star Gala includes the 2010 ABL All-Star Game Innings 9 through Extra and Postgame.

ABLAllStarGame_2010_05_28_Part 3

The third part of the 2010 ABL All-Star Gala includes the National Anthem, Intro, and the 2010 ABl All-Star Game Innings 1 through 8.

ABLAllStarGame_2010_05_28_Part 2

The second part of the 2010 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with Former ABL Manager Michael Allen, Rules of the Game, Interview with Las Vegas Vipers Manager Shawn Fitzpatrick, and Expansion News for 2011.

ABLAllStarGame_2010_05_28_Part 1

The first part of the 2010 ABL All-Star Gala includes an interview with Barnegat Bay's Manager Amanda Macrander, A quick look at the Standings, Classic Interview from 1993 SBA with the Legend, and a look at ABL All-Star History.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Seven

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Seven

Friday, April 30, 2010

1972 TPB All-Star Game Replay Part 1

1972 TPB All-Star Game Replay Part 1 (The Commish calls the play by play of the 1972 MLB All-Star Game using Triple Play Baseball's new 1972 All-Star Set. The game includes original 1972 music throughout the broadcast.)

1972 TPB All-Star Game Replay Part 2

1972 TPB All-Star Game Replay Part 2

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_04_27

Commish Scott Allen is joined by guest Skibby Bomysoad of the Long Beach Island Starfish. The guys discuss the LBI start in 2010 along with T-Ville's hot play of late. In the Rules segment the playoff format is covered and a look ahead to Spring Slam 2010.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Six

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Six

Sunday, April 18, 2010

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_04_14

Commish Scott Allen is joined by co-host Greg "Buck" Dietzen as the guys chat with CC Guest Antman Marrongelli of the Chicago Gangstas. The guys also discuss the HR rule in the ABL compared to TPB and how good the Long Beach Island Starfish look early on in 2010.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Five

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Five

Friday, April 2, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_04_02

Commish Scott Allen unveils the new slimmer one hour Commish Chat Show. The Commish interviews managers from Tallahassee and Syracuse about their big trade to end March.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Four

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Four

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Buck on Sports Drive Radio Show

ABL Orlando Sharks Manager Greg "Buck" Dietzen on the Sports Drive Radio Show in Mississippi

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Three

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Three

Thursday, March 4, 2010

ABLCommishChat_2010_3_4_Part1

Co-host Greg "Buck" Dietzen joins the Commish to discuss ABL Baseball as we hear from several ABL managers including Kevin, Steve, Lenny, and Don Jr. Part 1

ABLCommishChat_2010_3_4_Part2

Co-host Greg "Buck" Dietzen joins the Commish to discuss ABL Baseball as we hear from several ABL managers including Kevin, Steve, Lenny, and Don Jr. Part 2

ABLCommishChat_2010_3_4_Part3

Co-host Greg "Buck" Dietzen joins the Commish to discuss ABL Baseball as we hear from several ABL managers including Kevin, Steve, Lenny, and Don Jr. Part 3

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Around the Diamond Week Two

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week Two

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Around the Diamond Week One

2010 ABL Newsletter from Week One

Friday, February 12, 2010

Around the Diamond Opening Weekend

2010 ABL Newsletter from Opening Week