The 1996 season was played under the name of another league. I have renamed it to the BBL in order to erase any memory of the ousted commissioner of the prior league. The 1996 season was played from February, 1998 to July, 1998. Here is a brief synopsis of the '96 season.

BLEACHER BUMS LEAGUE - 1996
                                 W     L   PCT    GB   L10
EAST
New York Mets                   93    69  .574     -   6-4
New York Yankees                89    73  .549   4.0   5-5
Florida Marlins                 87    75  .537   6.0   4-6
Baltimore Orioles               79    83  .488  14.0   7-3
Boston Red Sox                  78    84  .481  15.0   6-4
Philadelphia Phillies           45   117  .278  48.0   2-8

CENTRAL
Atlanta Braves                 115    47  .710     -   5-5
Cleveland Indians               88    74  .543  27.0   6-4
Toronto Blue Jays               78    84  .481  37.0   5-5
Pittsburgh Pirates              71    91  .438  44.0   4-6
Cincinnati Reds                 64    98  .395  51.0   5-5
Montreal Expos                  63    99  .389  52.0   4-6

WEST
San Diego Padres               109    53  .673     -   8-2
Texas Rangers                   99    63  .611  10.0   5-5
Seattle Mariners                94    68  .580  15.0   4-6
Los Angeles Dodgers             78    84  .481  31.0   5-5
St. Louis Cardinals             72    90  .444  37.0   5-5
Colorado Rockies                56   106  .346  53.0   3-7

Playoff Results

The New York Mets, let by Mike Sharron were the league champion, defeating Texas 4-3, and bringing a verrry long season to a close.

League Awards

The CY: Kevin Brown, Florida Marlins

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