By Jonathan V. Perez
Variety News Staff

WITH the Fall League over, Saipan Major League coordinator Tony Rogolifoi informed interested teams to start preparations for the SML’s regular season.
Rogolifoi said he is calling on mangers or coaches to attend an organizational meeting on Jan. 31, Wednesday, to discuss the upcoming SML season.
The SML’s 2007 season is tentatively set to open on Feb. 26.
At press time, seven teams had signified their intention to join this year.
The teams will be led by the defending champion Bud Kings, runner-up Ford Rangers, the Masters, Hustlers and a Korean local squad.
Rogolifoi said he has not heard from the Yankees but he expects that the Northern crew will field a team this season. The seventh squad will be composed of players from the former Brewers.
The entrance fee is $1,200 and team rosters and entrance fees must be submitted before the league opens.
Checks should be made payable to the Saipan Major League Baseball Association. Rogolifoi added that each team must get their sponsors and secure their uniforms before the opening of the league.
Aside from discussing the details of the upcoming season, Rogolifoi said they will also hold an election of officers.
Up for grabs in the election are the positions of president, vice president, league coordinator and members of the board.
Rogolifoi is inviting interested individuals who want to be involved in the CNMI’s baseball program to join them and get elected to the SML board.
For more information, call Rogolifoi at 288-3515.