Former Field Manager Blames Owners for Bears Demise

Ken Oberkfell, former field manager of the now-defunct indy pro Newark Bears (Can-Am League), paints a depressing picture of bumbling mismanagement of the club by owners Douglas Spiel and his wife, Danielle Dronet.  Oberkfell is now field manager for the indy pro Lincoln SaltDogs (American Association).  Spiel and Dronet are reportedly no longer a couple.  Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Newark Bears to Play Outside Can-Am League in 2014?

On Wednesday, the indy pro Can-Am League announced the Newark Bears would not be returning next season, but co-owner Danielle Dronet said Friday the struggling franchise will take the field for the 2014 season.  According to NJ.com, Dronet said the following:

“We have a couple of opportunities that we are evaluating and exploring,” said Dronet, who co-owns the baseball team with her partner, Douglas Spiel.  Asked to confirm if the team would play she said, “I’m pretty positive that yes, in some capacity, yes.”

Read more here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.

Getting to Know the Owners of the Newark Bears

In true reality-show style, the indy pro Newarks Bears (Can-Am League) have released a video featuring the owners of the franchise and their immediate family.  Beyond the interesting cast of real characters and a little drama too, the owners appear to be trying hard and spending a poop-load of money to turn the Bears around.  View this and more videos here.  Thanks to John Cerone for the link.