Below is our preseason status as of 3-25-20. The coronavirus outbreak may currently be putting spring training in jeopardy, but we remain optimistic that baseball season is right around the corner.

Current Status:

1. Coastal Performance is closed until further notice. In addition, the state mandates that all fitness and gym facilities stay closed until at least April 8th. In other words, our April 4th spring training workout is canceled due to current coronavirus restrictions. The countdown clock has been reset and we hope April 11th works out for those willing and able to practice indoors.

2. If conditions don’t change drastically we may need to consider canceling the remaining Coastal Performance dates. We suggest you check the website or stay in touch with your manager so you don't miss any updates.

3. Currently we are still hopeful that opening day will be May 3rd. If anything changes we will let you know ASAP.

There have been some questions raised about our preseason schedule and opening day so I thought I should share the following information so we can all be on the same page. I have been in touch with Coastal Performance and the Bath Rec. Department and based on conversations and correspondence with them this is where we stand as of March 19th.

Coastal Performance is currently closed but hopes to open in a couple weeks. As long as there are no setbacks we might be good-to-go on April 4th for anyone who is willing and able to practice indoors. If anything changes last minute it will be easy enough to cancel one, or all the dates and look forward to the league wide outdoor practice on April 26th.

Bath Rec fields are closed and due to reopen in a couple weeks. According to the Bath Rec Department, they did not see any problem with us starting our season on Sunday, May 3rd given the current situation. Of course that could change at a moments notice! Their suggestion was to schedule games, make plans to play and adjust our schedule as needed. Good advice.

To summarize, and in my opinion....It's too early, and there are too many unknowns to cancel Coastal Performance now, or delay the beginning of the season in May. We continue on the path of planning, practicing and opening the season May 3rd, but assess week to week and plan accordingly. Fingers crossed that we kick off the season on time, but keep in mind we take the health and well being of all our players seriously. In other words.....if we need to postpone or cancel the season we will!

I welcome your thoughts and input.  [email protected]

Mike Doucette - MWB