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2010 Florida South Division Standings

NXBL SEAON CHAMPIONSHIP, SAT. NOV. 20TH 2010
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DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Ariel Mercedes - Orlando Dragons. Starting Pitcher in game 8/28 - Went 7 strong innings of 3 hit ball 5K's  0 Earned Runs

Questions & Answers

What are the basics of how Double Diamond Baseball is played?

The new and Improved Double Diamond Baseball format is played on two interlocking baseball diamonds. The 1st batter in the lineup utilizes the traditional baseball diamond and runs the traditional counter clockwise direction. After the 1st bat is completed  the next batter then runs the opposite directions utilizing the added double diamond layout. The batters alternate directions after each at bat. The format creates intense multi directional base running situations which requires more concentration from the fielders. This version compliments traditional baseball very well at the same time increases the games excitement factor. This version will be utilized for the leagues 2010 season. See General Rules

Are there other methods/formats of Double Diamond Baseball?

Yes over the last three years the NXBL has made many variation utilizing the double diamond field layout. These versions, called Xtreme Baseball, involve having both teams playing on the field at the same time in which pitchers alternate pitches  to the opposing batters after a full at bat.  The batters run the bases according to the diamond on which they are batting. This version is also very exciting to watch however the NXBL is now using its simplified Double Diamond Format as its official league play.

What makes Double Diamond Baseball Xtreme?
First, Double Diamond Baseball is not an Extreme Sport as classified in today's modern terms, meaning it is generally no more dangerous to play then traditional baseball. The reason why it is xtreme is because it implements an "extreme version" of traditional baseball. To eliminate the misconception of the word "extreme"    the league is now branding "Double Diamond Baseball" as its official name for the sport.

Is Double Diamond Baseball hard to play?
The hardest thing about playing Double Diamond Baseball is for the batters to run the right directions according to the diamond they are batting on. Other then that, the same basic playing skills apply  however it does take more concentration when batting and fielding.

Is Double Diamond Baseball hard to watch?
The newest version of Double Diamond Baseball is no harder to understand then traditional baseball. The former versions do challenge the mental abilities of concentration by forcing one too expand there mind set in a multi dimensional level.   It challenges the mind to become an ambidextrous thinker and observer so to speak. It simply creates a more balanced format then traditional baseball

Does playing Double Diamond Baseball improve  players general playing skills?
Yes, players who play Double Diamond Baseball tend to improve their playing  skills because it creates new fielding situations for them to field. It also helps players improve upon their mental concentration and reaction time.

Where are Double Diamond Baseball   games being played?
Games are being played in several locations throughout FL.
The leagues 2010  season also plans to expand teams in  the Northeast US. Other expansion teams throughout the US are planed in 2010 and 2011. 

Is it easy to modify a traditional regulation baseball field in order to play Double Diamond  Baseball?
Yes, being that the modifications do not alter or cover any of the pre existing grass areas of a regulation size baseball field the set is up is very easy. The simplicity of the general field setup can be compared to how fields are switched from baseball to softball modifications and dimensions.

Is the NXBL a professional league:
The NXBL currently operates as independent league that utilizes a combination of amateur and professional players. All teams are part of the leagues profit sharing program. Profits (if any) are distributed between teams on a per game basis.

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5/25/2010
The Daytona Stingrays becomes the first NXBL Franchised owned team. The new owners are McCormick & McCormicks Holdings Group LLC

5/20/2010 Tampa Bay BlackSox   make Al Lang Stadium, St Pete, FL there Official Home Field.

5/15.2010
The NXBL kicks off its 4th Season. Daytona gets the win over Orlando at home 11-1 and SpaceCoast won over Tampa 8-7 at home

5/6/2010
The NXBL is  re formatting the NE division to accommodate the  2010 regions field availability. The reformatting will consist of adding a CT based team and placing the PA team as an 2011 or 2012 expansion team.

2/10/2010 The NXBL received the utility patent for Xtreme Baseball / Double Diamond Baseball and was officially published by the USPTO on Feb 9th, 2010.

2/01/2010
The Florida Division Opening Day Game will be scheduled on Saturday  May 8th. The locations will be announced soon.

1/29/10
The Miami Pythons will cease operations for the 2010 season and be replaced by a new Florida team called the Florida (Space Coast) Rockets  which will be based out of Cocoa, FL. The Pythons franchise will be set aside for a possible expansion team in 2011.

1/02/10
The NXBL is moving forward with its NE US division to begin this year(2010). The Teams as of now will be the NY Kings, Philadelphia Pioneers, New Jersey Comets and Boston Minutemen. The FL SE Division and the New NE Division will compete for the NXBL championship at the end of the season (date TBA)

12/04/09
The NXBL will be conducting winter meetings in NYC from 12/16-1/06 for its NYC expansion league and NE operations.

11/21 NXBL Awards players for the 2009 Season:
League MVP: Greg Anglade/Orlando Dragons,
Pitcher of the Year: Castulo Ramirez/Miami Pythons,
Rookie of the Year: Ismael Cruz/Daytona Stingrays,
League Batting Title: Hector Molina/Orlando Dragons,
Coach of the Year: Allen Wilson/Daytona Stingrays

11/21
Daytona Stingrays
Win SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP
5-2 over the Miami Pythons. Ronnie Porter got his 3rd straight win striking out 15. Keith Greboz came in the 8th inning to  get the save. Adam Newman hit a solo homerun in the 5th.

11/7/09
The Daytona Stingrays advance to the NXBL Season Championship by beating the Tampa Bay Blacksox 7-6 at Hollyland Park on Saturday. Pitcher Ronny Porter got the win by coming in for relieve in the 4th inning and striking out nine. Porter also got the tie breaking hit to  bring in the wining run in the 9th.
The entire game was played for the 1st time in the Double Duel Mode.

9/21 Miami Python playerAlberto  Burgos  signs with the new Winter Baseball League. Also Pythons Manuel Noriega gets a scholarship with ERAU

9/20 Daytona Stingrays beat the Miami Pythons  7-3 to advance 1/2 game back behind the 1st Place Pythons. The game was played for the first time utilizing a single diamond format using the same double diamond rules. 

9/10/09
The NXBL releases Orlando Dragon coaches and team captain over improper usage of the Orlando Dragon name.

8/29 Miami Pythons score four runs in the last inning  in a 7-6 come back from behind win over  the Orlando Dragons.

8/23 The Orlando Dragons  have out scored there opponents 35-7 over the last two games to move a 1/2 game back behind the Tampa Bay Black Sox

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