16th team for 2010?

[necblfan]

Found this article on Albert Lea, Minnesota, which apparently is a possible site for an NWL team. I realize the article is very speculative an written by the local press. Nonetheless, its great to see markets in the Upper Midwest reaching out for NWL teams. The league has really established itself. Here's a link to the story.

www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/nov/10/albert-lea-ripe-northwoods-league-picking/

[mark]

It looks like the league have settled on Wisconsin Rapids as the 16th member.

www.ballparkdigest.com/news/index.html?article_id=1975

[necblfan]

That's awesome for the league. 16 successful markets for a collegiate summer league is very impressive.

[mark]

It's the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters.

ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/its-the-wisconsin-rapids-rafters-ii/

[necblfan]

Not a bad name, in my opinion. I'm excited that the league has expanded its schedule with a greater number of teams, but the lack of inter-Divisional play doesn't appeal to me. I realize it saves time and money with travel, but I'd rather see the entire league come to my market, even if it's only once per year for some teams.