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Brownsten finding his way

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By Paul Casey Gotham Cory Brownsten is right where he belongs. The Lockport, New York native will board an airplane with his destination set for Orlando, Florida - home of the Atlanta Braves training complex. He will spend the next few weeks in the MLB fall instructional league and prepare for the 2011 baseball season. Fans of the Monroe Community College Tribunes, … [Read more...] about Brownsten finding his way

Boulter and Guilmette garner league honors

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By Paul Casey Gotham Dave Brust knows baseball talent when he sees it. The Yankee skipper saw plenty of talent clad in pinstripes this summer. That being said, there are only so many post-season awards to hand out. Those getting the honor represent a team of quality players.  Matt Boulter (So. New Hampshire) and Bryant Guilmette (U Mass-Lowell) earned the right to … [Read more...] about Boulter and Guilmette garner league honors

2010 Webster Yankees: the measure of a season

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By Paul Casey Gotham With milestones reached both on and off the field, the 2010 Webster Yankees marked their spot in time. From professional contracts, to franchise marks, to a playoff appearance, the pinstripes proved their worth. Dave Brust's Webster nine opened and closed their campaign with losses to Allegany County: 2-0 in the season opener and 3-2 NYCBL West … [Read more...] about 2010 Webster Yankees: the measure of a season

Webster’s playoff run ends

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By Paul Casey Gotham SCIO, N.Y. - Similar to the previous two nights, Dave Brust's Webster Yankees found themselves locked into a tight battle with the Allegany County Nitros. Unfortunately for the Yankees, the deciding contest of the NYCBL West Division semi-finals played out like game two of the three-game set. Allegany's Justin James (Ave Maria) carried a no-hitter … [Read more...] about Webster’s playoff run ends