Another Rant from the Couch by Bill Ribas As Alex Rodriguez approaches the 600 mark for home runs, I thought, man, this arrogant, overpaid player, it's not right, it's not fair. To be honest, I don't know the man, never met him, and until he signed a jaw dropping contract, never really thought too much about him. Oh yeah, he was a good player, I knew that, but he was out … [Read more...] about Is A-Rod Worthy?
Archives for July 2010
Webster wins a wild one
By Paul Casey Gotham HORNELL, N.Y. - Rain threatened to stem the momentum of Dave Brust's Webster Yankees. After vaulting themselves into potential playoff position, the pinstripes along with the rest of the NYCBL were forced to wait out summer storms of Upstate New York. Showers caused postponements, but the home nine picked up where they left off. Cory Goeggleman … [Read more...] about Webster wins a wild one
Expanding NBA’s 50 Greatest Players to 65 | Part 1
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell At the 1997 NBA All-Star weekend, the league introduced its 50 greatest players in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. The selection process had actually been completed several months earlier by media personnel, former players and coaches, and former and current general managers and team owners. As its web site boasts at NBA.com, the list - at … [Read more...] about Expanding NBA’s 50 Greatest Players to 65 | Part 1
Webster tops Geneva in extra innings
By Paul Casey Gotham GENEVA, N.Y. - No one can doubt the perseverance of Dave Brust's Webster Yankees. Just one week ago, the 2010 version of the Yankees looked lifeless. They were in the middle of a rough ten-game stretch where they lost seven. Maybe, the experience made the home nine stronger. Monte Marrocco (U Mass-Lowell) slashed a two-out bases-loaded single to … [Read more...] about Webster tops Geneva in extra innings
Gardner and Webster turn back the Thunder
By Paul Casey Gotham WEBSTER, N.Y. – In just 24 hours, Dave Brust’s Webster Yankees have gone from hunter to the hunted. After losing seven of ten games, the Yankees found themselves on the outside of the NYCBL playoff picture.In the last two nights, the pinstripes have climbed the ladder to a potential post-season spot. Jason Gardner (Tusculum) allowed just one run over … [Read more...] about Gardner and Webster turn back the Thunder