Bryan Gardner (Ithaca - Rochester/Webster) and Jordan Petraitis (Miami, Ohio - Rochester) were among 33 former NYCBLers chosen in the Major League Baseball draft. In the 34th round the Cincinnati Reds chose Gardner with the 1,019 pick in the draft. The Cubbies took Petraitis in the 41st round with the 1,241 selection in the draft. Gardner and Petraitis were teammates during … [Read more...] about Webster alums selected in MLB draft
Archives for June 2008
Webster Yankees (6/9)
2008 NEW YORK COLLEGIATE BASEBALL LEAGUE FLASH REPORT AS OF JUNE 9, 2008 STANDINGS EASTERN DIVISION W L PCT. GB AMSTERDAM 2 1 .667 - GLENS FALLS 2 1 .667 - LITTLE FALLS 2 1 .667 - SARATOGA 1 1 .500 0.5 BENNINGTON 1 1 … [Read more...] about Webster Yankees (6/9)
On the Pitch With an American Novice: Euro ’08 Preview Pt.II
World Cup ‘06 was an epiphany for Brother Reynell. After years of looking upon soccer as a bunch of guys kicking a ball around, Reynell came to realize the subtle intricacies of futbol. Join him as he continues his journey into the light of the game on the pitch. GROUP C Romania Unfortunately, Romania has drawn the two World Cup finalists, Italy and France, in Group C. … [Read more...] about On the Pitch With an American Novice: Euro ’08 Preview Pt.II
Tuesdays with Smitty: Breaking down the NBA Finals
First let me apologize for not posting a column last week. After a great, but grueling weekend in Boston – I lost track of the week and by the time I had time to write the post, it was too late. I had a column on the history of lacrosse. I will table it for another time, especially in light of the rebirth of one of the greatest rivalries – The Boston Celtics and the Los … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Breaking down the NBA Finals
On the Pitch with an American Novice-Euro ’08 Preview Pt.1
World Cup '06 was an epiphany for Brother Reynell. After years of looking upon soccer as a bunch of guys kicking a ball around, Reynell came to realize the subtle intricacies of futbol. Join him as he continues his journey into the light of the game on the pitch. The 2008 UEFA European Championship kicks off this Saturday in Austria and Switzerland. I’ve previewed the four … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice-Euro ’08 Preview Pt.1