The new team in Junction City will be known as the Generals and will play as an independent in 2006, acting as a showcase for the planned 2007 Central Plains Baseball League.
The CPBL is envisioned as a for-profit league operating on a minor league model (beer sales and promotions being a part of that). The fledgling league is also interested in Hastings, Nebraska. Gotta give 'em credit, they are certainly targeting some nice ballparks.
We'll have to wait and see how this pans out for the future. This sort of league is not likely to be involved with the NBC, or to play non-league games once fully formed (think Texas Collegiate, WCCBL and Northwoods). I have to say, right now it reminds me of last season's early plans for the Dodge City Desparados. That has gone from a one season stint as an NBC indepedent, to being a permanent part of the Walter Johnson League. Time will tell, in the meantime we've got another great venue for 2006 baseball.
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