arizonacub
04-01-2009, 10:55 PM
The UBL and CBL aren't too late for a beneficial merging. It'll take some concessions and hurt egos, but it's worthwhile.
The UBL should invite all existing CBL teams into the UBL for the season. With new owners who disassociated with the follies of the Wendt Bros. (I've been burned as a Columbia, MO native, Mid-Mo Mavericks supporter), Reuion Sports Ltd. should crack open the edge of opportunity to foster a singluar, strong Texas independent league.
Right now there are six UBL teams scrambling to assemble, and four CBL teams that have been in preperation for a few months (counting in the mysteriously non-concrete Dallas Aviators). If the UBL would invite the solidified, prepared CBL teams into a single Texas-based independent league, the forecasts could be better for all organizations involved.
A ten-team league, without resorting to the propositioned "pay-to-play" scheme of two CBL franchises, would benefit the state of Texas and its' indy league future. With three strong indy clubs (El Paso, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie) and a handful of established Texas League (Double-A) teams, a unified front is the best solution for a UBL/CBL existence. A ten-team league would also lay the foundation of strength for next season should a few teams bolt for the American Association (Amarillo, San Angelo, Alexandria).
The UBL by default will be considered a better league. The CBL has done what is could the past three summers, but the limbo and unexpected UBL rescue in Texas court have jolted the CBL. Combining talent pools for the wandering independent players destined to be on both rosters is beneficial for all.
In the spirit of devying a consistently partisan and soured national Congress and government, the UBL should extend an olive branch to the CBL and make a go of it all-together. One league and one standard helps players and owners alike. Travel can be cut and continuity can be fostered.
The UBL should invite all existing CBL teams into the UBL for the season. With new owners who disassociated with the follies of the Wendt Bros. (I've been burned as a Columbia, MO native, Mid-Mo Mavericks supporter), Reuion Sports Ltd. should crack open the edge of opportunity to foster a singluar, strong Texas independent league.
Right now there are six UBL teams scrambling to assemble, and four CBL teams that have been in preperation for a few months (counting in the mysteriously non-concrete Dallas Aviators). If the UBL would invite the solidified, prepared CBL teams into a single Texas-based independent league, the forecasts could be better for all organizations involved.
A ten-team league, without resorting to the propositioned "pay-to-play" scheme of two CBL franchises, would benefit the state of Texas and its' indy league future. With three strong indy clubs (El Paso, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie) and a handful of established Texas League (Double-A) teams, a unified front is the best solution for a UBL/CBL existence. A ten-team league would also lay the foundation of strength for next season should a few teams bolt for the American Association (Amarillo, San Angelo, Alexandria).
The UBL by default will be considered a better league. The CBL has done what is could the past three summers, but the limbo and unexpected UBL rescue in Texas court have jolted the CBL. Combining talent pools for the wandering independent players destined to be on both rosters is beneficial for all.
In the spirit of devying a consistently partisan and soured national Congress and government, the UBL should extend an olive branch to the CBL and make a go of it all-together. One league and one standard helps players and owners alike. Travel can be cut and continuity can be fostered.