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| Team Captain: | Steve Halzel, Email Steve Erik Mayo, Email Erik |
| Home Field: | TBD |
| Team website: | NA |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | 2010: The Athletics will be moving their home field to Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. Starting their inaugural season (2009) by sharing home field with Ashland, the A's went 9 - 7 and finished 2nd place in their division. Featuring an impressive lineup, the team's batting average was .321 with 131 runs scored. With a couple of additional new bats and another arm or 2, the rest of the lineup is intact and returning for another fun-filled season. Let's Play Ball!! |
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| Braves | |
| Team Captain: | Rich Moran, Email Rich |
| Home Field: | Memorial Park, Millis |
| Team website: | NA |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | Since their inaugural 1997 season in the MSBL, the Millis Braves have been one of the most consistent
teams in the league and a perennial contender for post-season baseball. A championship has eluded the Braves
to this point, but the team always is in the running and has played many big games over the years.
The 2010 season is no exception. Off to a solid 6-2 start, the Braves are well on their way to a playoff berth for the 11th out of 14 seasons. Led by selfless manager Rich Moran, the Braves have always had strong leadership. Moran has functioned as the team's starting catcher and pitcher over the years and is now back as a fulltime catcher. Once the individual season leader in RBI, Rich has always been a hard worker and does all the dirty work that does not get appreciated. Jim Callaghan was an original Brave in '97 and is still playing some good baseball. Despite lower back and shoulder issues that are in the past, Callaghan came into this season with 86 career wins on the mound which trails only Red Sox ace Steve Saraceno for all-time league victories. Callaghan has always maintained a high batting average and is usually among team leaders in extra base hits and RBI. Closer Steve Purdy has battled injuries also, but is back to throw some impact innings and provide some big offense from the middle of the order. Jamie Nix had a huge first year last season for the Braves. He led the team in most offensive categories and teamed with Callaghan and Purdy to give the Braves one of the best staffs in the league. He hopes to return to the mound later in the year while battling some shoulder problems. Center fielder Dale Bickford and infielder Mike Pietella are the sparkplugs for the Braves offense. Both have high on base percentages, are excellent baserunners and play premium defense for the Braves at very important positions. They set up Callaghan, Nix and Purdy for huge RBI opportunities. 12 year veteran Jimmy McLaughlin is back. Jim is a jack of all trades for the Braves. He is a selfless teammate who warms up pitchers and coaches the bases and still finds time to swing a clutch bat and plays any position on the field when needed. TJ May enters his sixth year playing for the Braves and is one of the most versatile players on the roster. He currently plays first base and has led stability to this very important position in the MSBL. He is also the team leader in productive at bats and never gives one away. Raul Matos is also a team veteran that is relied on heavily. Raul plays good defense in the outfield and is a very tough out at the plate. He seems to hit the better pitchers in the league the best which gives the Braves a huge boost. Kevin Spector and Mike Connolly were huge pickups for the Braves last year. Both are fundamentally sound players in all facets and great on defense in the multitude of positions each play. Along with Nix, they were the main reason that the Braves reeled off a 13-3 record last year after having losing records the two previous years. Newcomer Ted Pelecky has had a fine start to his Braves career chipping in with some clutch hits and solid defense. The Braves are also benefitting from some huge contributions from some players from their past. Eric Gordon, Ryan Scafidi and Mike Scire are all on the roster this year and have picked up where they left off when they were last active players. Though the Braves miss the contributions of Christo Lagos, Mike Londergan, Marc Sanfacon and Paul Chido, the team is playing well and excited for a postseason run. |
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| Brewers | |
| Team Captain: | Lionel Hamilton, Email Lionel |
| Home Field: | Wayland High JV Field |
| Team website: | NA |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | The Brewers entered the Middlesex MSBL in 1997. 1999 was one of the Brewers best seasons as they pulled a feat no other team in the league has done, win a regular season series against the Orioles. The Brewers handed the Orioles their only two losses of 1999! |
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| Cardinals | |
| Team Captain: | Andrew Calkins, Email Andrew |
| Home Field: | Sauta Field, Hudson |
| Team website: | NA |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | The Cardinals enter the 2010 season as one of the "Original
Four". Entering their 17th season in the league, the Cardinals were founded during the league's inaugural
season in 1994. The Cardinals are looking forward to putting 2009 behind them and getting back to their winning ways. The 6-10 finish in 2009 marks the team's first losing season in 7 years. As luck would have it, the Cardinals were still able to secure a playoff spot, only to lose in a tough 3-game series with the Braves, the National League's top seed. The 2010 Cardinals will have a new look on the field this year, with several new players and a new Manager. With some additions to the already steady pitching staff, a solid infield, and some new additions in the outfield, the Cardinals have a solid defense in place. With some strong additions to the batting lineup during the 2009 season, and the addition of some legitimate speed on the bases, the Cardinal offense is back on track. For the Cardinals, it's all about having a good time on and off the field. 16 players, with the character and commitment it takes to play as a team. Fiercely competitive on the field, with handshakes and laughs off the field. If you're interested in learning more about the Cardinals, please contact Andrew Calkins, Team Manager. |
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| Cubs | |
| Team Captain: | Paul Sonnett, Email Paul |
| Home Field: | Mooney Field, Southboro |
| Team website: | Cubs Website |
| Team stats: | Team Stats |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | The Cubs joined the league in 1996 when the league was called
the Middlesex MSBL. The Cubs repeated as league champions in 2009 to pick up their third title. The Cubs
also won the league title in 1998 and remain the only National League team to win the title.
The Cubs reached the first seven National League Championships the league had, 1997-2003. In 5 of those 7 seasons the Cubs reached the League Finals. The Cubs held the best regular season record in the National League in 1997, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2008. In 2001, the Cubs played their 100th regular season game, a thrilling 11-10 comeback, extra inning win! On 6/24/07, the Cubs played their 200th regular season game and overcame a 4th inning 7-1 deficit to win 11-7! |
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| Dodgers | |
| Team Captain: | Eric Niccoli, Email Eric |
| Home Field: | Crowe Park, Maynard High School |
| Team website: | NA |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | The Dodgers joined the league as an expansion team in the 2007 season. They are coming off continuing improving seasons, finishing 8-8 in 2007 and 9-8 in 2008, and 10-5-1 in 2009. The Dodgers will be looking for their fourth straight playoff bid this year, and are excited about finally having broken the curse of the Cubs last year. The Dodgers welcome aboard two new players this season, slugging infielder Steve Royer and Brick walled backstop Pat Languzzi. Last year's team leaders were: Ben Campbell (3.23 ERA), Dave Christian (1.286 OPS, 1.000 Fielding Pct, 7 outfield assists), Randy Fesh (21 RBI, 6 Wins and 46 K's on the hill), Rodney German (.639 OBP, 1.48 WHIP), Eric Niccoli (.561 AVG, 1.286 OPS), and Vladislav Zilberman (28 Runs, 28 SB's). |
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| Indians | |
| Team Captain: | Mike Richards, Email Mike |
| Home Field: | Bauks Field, Marlboro High School |
| Team website: | NA |
| Team stats: | 2009 Team Stats
2008 Team Stats 2007 Team Stats 2006 Team Stats 2005 Team Stats |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: |
The Indians entered the MSBL in 1997 made up from players the disbanded Tigers team.
Larry Rosoff replaced Mike Kelly as player/manager of the Indians in 1999. The team won five games that season, equaling the combined total of the previous two years. The Tribe increased its win total to seven games in 2000, eight in 2001 and 10 in 2002- making the playoffs all three years. In 2002 the Indians recorded their first-ever playoff victory in defeating the Mariners. In 2003, the Indians recorded their best regular season record to date, finishing 14-4. That was good for second place in the American League. The season finished on a disappointing note, however, as the third-place Mariners bounced the Tribe in the first round of the playoffs. The Indians finished an even .500 in 2004 and 2005 (9-9 both years) and lost to the Red Sox in the first round of the playoffs each season. In 2006, legendary manager Larry Rosoff handed over the reins to a triumvirate of veteran players - Craig Macauley, Mike Togneri, and Jerry Guerra. After a disappointing regular season, the Tribe dropped a 2-0 first-round elimination playoff game to eventual league champion Red Sox, leaving the bases loaded in the ninth inning. In 2007, the Indians returned to their mediocre regular-season ways with an 8-8 record. After a stunning upset of the 12-3 Orioles in the first round, the Indians fell in a doubleheader sweep to the eventual champion Red Sox. 2008 and 2009 were disappointing seasons (8-8 and 6-10 respectively) with the team missing the playoffs in 09 for the first time in several years. Mike Richards assumes management duties in 2010. The Indians play their home games at Marlboro High School's Bauks Field at 431 Bolton St. |
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| Mariners | |
| Team Captain: | Chris Shea, Email Chris |
| Home Field: | Holliston High |
| Team website: | Mariners Website |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | The Holliston Mariners joined the Metro West ABL in 2000 as an expansion team consisting of former Braves members. In 2000-2001, known
as the Milford Mariners due to the domicile of the team founders, the team had no home field facility. In 2002, the Mariners obtained Holliston High School as their primary home field and officially became known as the Holliston Mariners.
As an expansion team, the Mariners struggled to a 4-14 record their first year, with only 2 wins coming on the field. A steady improvement to 6-11 in 2001 and 7-11 in 2002 saw the Mariners reach the playoffs in their third year. A close first round loss to a tough Indians team ended an otherwise superb year. With a similar record in 2003, the Mariners again made the playoffs and this time made it to the American League Championship Series where they lost two close contests to the eventual champion Orioles. Team accomplishments: 18-0 in outlasting opponents in post game revelry. |
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| Orioles | |
| Team Captain: | Carlo Galvani, Email Carlo Stan Pulnik, Email Stan |
| Home Field: | Long's Field, Framingham |
| Team website: | Orioles Website |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: |
The Framingham Orioles, 9 time league champions, are back and hungry for an unprecedented 10th title. "The Cubs played better
than we did in the finals last year and deserved to win it." "They made the key plays and we didn't when we needed to." Said
third baseman, Chris Currie.
We are led by the veteran leadership of the Galvani Brothers, Carlo, Tom, Bob and on occasion John. All of the Galvani's play significant roles on the team and they know how to win titles that's for sure. Dick Scullary, the 68 year old machine and oldest player in the history of over 30 baseball, is back. Dickie will be able to hit, even from his casket! Jeff Merzel will lead the pitching staff as he typically does along with the youngster of the squad, Dave Jaffe. Chris Currie, 3B and Al Dayhoff our catcher round out the rest of the infield along with the new papa, Mark Knowlton. Aubrey "The Fitness Guru" Doyle will continue to lead our outfield and Mark Muntz and William Garnett add overall depth to the team. The Orioles have a few additions to the 2009 squad. Steve DeFusco brings a big bat, youth and a great arm to the team, Dave Gagin brings speed and a solid bat to our lineup. Tom Fullen with bring balance and depth to our pitching rotation and Chris Swanecamp adds infield depth, solid overall play and toughness. |
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| Phillies | |
| Team Captain: | Gerry Diluzio, Email Gerry |
| Home Field: | Medway High School |
| Team website: | Phillies Website |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | The Phillies entered the league in 1996. 2001 was the best season ever for the Phillies who ended the regular season at 12-6 with the best record in the National League. The Phillies went on to win the National League title and play the Orioles in the League Championships. |
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| Red Sox | |
| Team Captain: | Chris Cronin, Email Chris |
| Home Field: | Ashland High School |
| Team website: | Red Sox Website |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: |
The new look Ashland Red Sox will try to get back to their championship winning ways with a revamped
roster that includes six new players. After the departure of perennial all-stars Brent McKenzie and
John Badaracco, and the loss of infielders Chris Parlante, Bobby Modica, and Ron Russell, the Sox were
in recruiting mode in the off-season.
New manager Chris Cronin picked up players with experience in the Boston MABL in infielders Derek Luccini and Nick Markos, and pitcher Dan Tessier. Joining the Sox after a longer layoff are outfielders Jim McGowan and Rich Coughlin, and infielder Scott MacKenzie. Rounding out the returning roster are pitcher Steve Saraceno, first baseman Vic Saraceno, shortstop Mike Auren, third baseman Ken Black, first baseman Steve Triveri, center fielder Jim Gavagan, catcher Scott van Raalten, and catcher/manager Chris Cronin. Slugging outfielder Brian Farrell begins the season on the DL after an off-season car accident. After two early playoff departures in 2008 and 2009, the Sox are hungry to find their way back to the finals. |
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| Tigers | |
| Team Captain: | Joe Dervin, Email Joe |
| Home Field: | Feeley Field, Sudbury |
| Team website: | Tigers Website |
| Roster: | Roster |
| Highlights: | The Tigers changed their name from the Yankees in the 2007 season. The Yankees are an original Middlesex MSBL team. The Yankees won the league championship in 1995. |
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