Good things come to those who wait. Just ask Steve Muoio of the Webster Yankees. While four of his teammates garnered in-season recognition from the New York Collegiate Baseball League, Muoio led the Webster nine in a handful of offensive categories. In the end the Webster native received the notoriety he so deserved. The NYCBL announced the first and second All-League … [Read more...] about Muoio nabs first-team honors
Archives for August 2008
2008-2009 EPL Preview Part II
Check out my Part I preview before advancing so you know the drill. Here is my take on the top half of the table this season in the English Premier League: 10. Manchester City MLB equivalent: New York Mets Poor Mets fans, forever destined to play second fiddle. Sure you’ve had some success, but you’ll never live up to your neighbors. Mets fans, you will find solidarity … [Read more...] about 2008-2009 EPL Preview Part II
Tuesday with Smitty: Olympic Thoughts and other Ramblings
First a disclaimer - When I first started to type this article, the Sox were up 10-0 in the first inning, and Papi had 2 HRs and 6 RBIs in the first inning alone. Well it is the bottom of the 6th and Texas is now AHEAD 15-14. This one is going to hurt. It is like the time you have a hot date with the girl of your dreams - you are on that first date and it is going better then … [Read more...] about Tuesday with Smitty: Olympic Thoughts and other Ramblings
2008-2009 EPL Preview Part I
The English Premier League will begin its 2008-2009 season this Saturday. Like me, I’m sure many of you reading are not privy on all the Premier League teams, so I’ve done a little something to help you choose which team to follow and maybe even cheer. I’ve taken America’s pastime and found the Major League teams that most resemble a Premier League team. Since we’re covering … [Read more...] about 2008-2009 EPL Preview Part I
Webster Yankees: 2008 season at a glance
Whether they realized it or not, Dave Brust’s 2008 Webster Yankees spent their summer proving a theory of Branch Rickey. It was the former St. Louis Cardinal and Brooklyn Dodger general manager who once declared, “Baseball is a game of inches.” On the surface the Yanks’ record of 17 wins and 24 losses seems like a lost season. Time should prove itself as a more accurate … [Read more...] about Webster Yankees: 2008 season at a glance