Cardinals name opening day starter: The Cardinals will take the field on March 28th with a totally new team full of potential and they will have there hands full right away doing battle with defending Hvnaba Champions the Mariners. The Cards look to end a two year streak of opening day wins for the Mariners. They will send first year Cardinal Walter Sepulveda to the mound. Walt comes to the Cards from the CDmabl where he was outstanding on the mound and he is no stranger to big games he was 2-0 for the Cards in the 2009 Cooperstown Hall of Fame classic with a No-hitter. The Cards look forward to playing the Mariners on opening day and being in their division this season as well it gives them a new challange and they are ready to prove that they are for real and rival of the all mighty Mariners. Cardinals Pitchers Will Boggs and Steve Nilsen are available for private and group hitting and pitching lessons at the new Hit and Runs Sports located at 60 firemans way in poughkeepsie. For more information call 845-214-0900 or visit their website at http://www.hitrunsports.com/index.php A New Year, A New Team same goal: Winning it allGone:Jake Michels, Matt Patsey, Alex Forester, Clint Boettcher,Andrew Michels, Dave Bowser, Corey Weiler, Matt Meddaugh, Adam Petke, Matt CerasaroKey Additions: Lou Dodge, Walter Sepulvada, Eric Kantner, Pat Welch, Jeff Streeter, Nick Papantoniou, Stanley John, Joe Long, Dan Vandekar, Mike Devens, Steve Nilsen, Joe Leivanos, Darian RiveraKey Returners: Dan Milroy, Mark Milroy, Will Boggs, Darren Sheply, Justin Contursi, Jairo Buten, Tony Giardina, Eric Rassin After posting a National League best 14-7 record and beating the soon to be Hvnaba League Champion Mariners, the Cardinals were sweeped in the opening round of the 2009 playoffs by the Wildcats who had owned the Cardinals all season. The Cardinals usually strong defense and pitching was there down fall as they were sent home to watch the rest of the playoffs from the sidelines. In the off season a few of the Cardinals key players split from the team and formed the Athletics. This left the Cardinals in a bind they needed to rebuild what could have been a championship team in a matter of a few months. The management got right too it and formed a team that includes a well rounded group of ball players that are hungry ,experianced, talented and ready to fight their way to the top of the Hvnaba and they will stop at nothing to become 2010 Hvnaba Champions. They are out to prove what they started last season and prove that any rival or dominant team can be knocked out. Starting Pitching: The Cardinals rotation is significantly upgraded from last years team. Jeff Streeter and Walter Sepulvada join the Cardinals from the South Troy Cudas of the CDmsbl. Walter and Jeff were two of the reasons the 2009 Cardinals dominated the Cooperstown Hall of Fame Tournamnet. Walter picked up two wins and tossed a No-hitter while Jeff had a complete game victory and closed out the championship game. Also added is Eric Kantner, Eric comes from the Phillies of the Tonabl. Eric was dominating on the mound going 6-1 with 59ks, Mike Devens makes his return to the Cardinals in 2010, Mike is a hard throwing lefty that hopes to return to form after arm surgery. Will Boggs also makes his return to the cardinals in 2010, Will was a key to the 2009 team but personal issues kept him of the field at the end of the season and he looks to prove he is a top pitcher in the hvnaba. a late addition to the team Steve Nilsen will see time as a starter for the Cardinals, Steve was a two year player for the College of Saint Rose in Albany. Also seeing time on the mound for the Cards in 2010 will be Dan Vandekar , Darren Shepley and Lou Dodge all three are hard throwing right handers that will most likey come out of the pen. Infield: The Cardinals infield for 2010 will be full of new faces, First Base will be anchored by returner Justin Contursi and he will split time with fellow returners Tony Giardina and Eric Rassin. Newly aquired Nick Papantoniou will be playing second base Nick comes to the Cards from the Tonabl where he hit a very respectable .488 1hr and 17 rbi. Also seeing time at second base and shortstop will be Carlos Maldonado. Carlos come to the team from the Albany naba where he he was a standout on his team hit .400 with a hr and 18 stolen bases. The Cardinals will have new comer Dan Vandekar and Jairo Buten sharing time at shortstop. Jairo was the Cards shortstop in 2009 until personal matters kept him from the team he is looking to make an impact in 2010. Darren Shepley will be the teams starting third baseman. Darren hit .400 for the Cards in 2009 but in limited abs in 2010 Darren looks to proves himself with his bat and defense. Behind the plate the Cardinals have a trio of formidable Catchers. Joe Leivanos will be the Cardinals starting catcher, Joe has a very steady bat and will hit for average and is very steady behind the plate. When he is not pitching Eric Kanter provides a solid backup to LeivanosOutfield / DH: The 2010 Cardinals outfield will have a totally different look from its 2009 starters. The Cardinals have six very good players that will cycle the three outfield positons and at Designated Hitter. Mark Milroy last seasons team leader in stolen bases will serve as the teams CF and leadoff hitter, Mike Devens a very good lefty hitter with gap power and dangerous bunting skills will serve as Left fielder and bat second Dan Milroy a converted first baseman who batted .400 for the Cards in 2009 will see time in Rightfield and Bat 5th this year for the Cardinals in addition Pat Welch who was aquired from the Yankees where in 2009 slugged 4 hrs with 11 rbi will also see time in the Of and at DH. Lou Dodge who was another piece of the 2009 Cooperstown Tournament team brings tremendous power and a rocket arm to the Cards outfield. also seeing time in the outfield will be Vinny Perry and Joe LeivanosOutlook: After a quick exit in the playoffs and losing a few key players from their 2009 team the Cardinals have something to prove in 2010. with a vastly improved pitching staff and a blend of speed, power and average in the lineup. the Cardinals plan to get noticed right out of the gate and they look to return to the playoffs in 2010 and this time climb to the top of the Hvnaba and stand alone with the 2010 Hvnaba Championship Cardinals add sponsor:The Cardinals are pleased to announce the addition of Shear Magic Hair Salon of Hyde Park as One of the teams Sponsors...Thank you Danielle Cardinals are 2009 Hall of Fame Tournament Champions The Cardinal not only won the 2009 Hall of fame tounament but they dominated the competition. It was the ultimate team built with speed(21 stolen bases) defense(6 double plays) Pitching( 22 k's 1 no hitter, 2 one hitters) and Offense( 42 runs on 34 hits) The Cardinals went 5 and 0 and with pitching that only comes from the work of the baseball gods left 4 teams in a pile of rubble as they climed to the top. The Cardinals pitching staff which included Alex Forster(Complete game 1 hitter), Matt Patsey(1 hitter), Walter Sepulvada,(2-0 with a no hitter) Tim Chappell and Jeff (Skip) Streeter,(1-0 1 sv) mowed through opposing hitters. The Offense was just as lethal scoring 42 runs in 5 games and the defense was devestating only giving up 8 total runs. The Cardinals roster consisted of Mark Milroy, Dan Milroy, Matt Cerasaro, Clint Boettcher, Alex Forster, Matt Patsey, Ed Morrison, Tony Giardina, Corey Weiler, Eric Rassin and Jairo Buten and Moises Rivera from the Arsenal. Also on the roster were Lou Dodge, Jeff Streeter and Walter Sepulvada from the South Troy Cudas of the CDMSBL, and Tim Chappell from Conn.
Cardinals Pitchers Will Boggs and Steve Nilsen are available for private and group hitting and pitching lessons at the new Hit and Runs Sports located at 60 firemans way in poughkeepsie. For more information call 845-214-0900 or visit their website at http://www.hitrunsports.com/index.php A New Year, A New Team same goal: Winning it allGone:Jake Michels, Matt Patsey, Alex Forester, Clint Boettcher,Andrew Michels, Dave Bowser, Corey Weiler, Matt Meddaugh, Adam Petke, Matt CerasaroKey Additions: Lou Dodge, Walter Sepulvada, Eric Kantner, Pat Welch, Jeff Streeter, Nick Papantoniou, Stanley John, Joe Long, Dan Vandekar, Mike Devens, Steve Nilsen, Joe Leivanos, Darian RiveraKey Returners: Dan Milroy, Mark Milroy, Will Boggs, Darren Sheply, Justin Contursi, Jairo Buten, Tony Giardina, Eric Rassin After posting a National League best 14-7 record and beating the soon to be Hvnaba League Champion Mariners, the Cardinals were sweeped in the opening round of the 2009 playoffs by the Wildcats who had owned the Cardinals all season. The Cardinals usually strong defense and pitching was there down fall as they were sent home to watch the rest of the playoffs from the sidelines. In the off season a few of the Cardinals key players split from the team and formed the Athletics. This left the Cardinals in a bind they needed to rebuild what could have been a championship team in a matter of a few months. The management got right too it and formed a team that includes a well rounded group of ball players that are hungry ,experianced, talented and ready to fight their way to the top of the Hvnaba and they will stop at nothing to become 2010 Hvnaba Champions. They are out to prove what they started last season and prove that any rival or dominant team can be knocked out. Starting Pitching: The Cardinals rotation is significantly upgraded from last years team. Jeff Streeter and Walter Sepulvada join the Cardinals from the South Troy Cudas of the CDmsbl. Walter and Jeff were two of the reasons the 2009 Cardinals dominated the Cooperstown Hall of Fame Tournamnet. Walter picked up two wins and tossed a No-hitter while Jeff had a complete game victory and closed out the championship game. Also added is Eric Kantner, Eric comes from the Phillies of the Tonabl. Eric was dominating on the mound going 6-1 with 59ks, Mike Devens makes his return to the Cardinals in 2010, Mike is a hard throwing lefty that hopes to return to form after arm surgery. Will Boggs also makes his return to the cardinals in 2010, Will was a key to the 2009 team but personal issues kept him of the field at the end of the season and he looks to prove he is a top pitcher in the hvnaba. a late addition to the team Steve Nilsen will see time as a starter for the Cardinals, Steve was a two year player for the College of Saint Rose in Albany. Also seeing time on the mound for the Cards in 2010 will be Dan Vandekar , Darren Shepley and Lou Dodge all three are hard throwing right handers that will most likey come out of the pen. Infield: The Cardinals infield for 2010 will be full of new faces, First Base will be anchored by returner Justin Contursi and he will split time with fellow returners Tony Giardina and Eric Rassin. Newly aquired Nick Papantoniou will be playing second base Nick comes to the Cards from the Tonabl where he hit a very respectable .488 1hr and 17 rbi. Also seeing time at second base and shortstop will be Carlos Maldonado. Carlos come to the team from the Albany naba where he he was a standout on his team hit .400 with a hr and 18 stolen bases. The Cardinals will have new comer Dan Vandekar and Jairo Buten sharing time at shortstop. Jairo was the Cards shortstop in 2009 until personal matters kept him from the team he is looking to make an impact in 2010. Darren Shepley will be the teams starting third baseman. Darren hit .400 for the Cards in 2009 but in limited abs in 2010 Darren looks to proves himself with his bat and defense. Behind the plate the Cardinals have a trio of formidable Catchers. Joe Leivanos will be the Cardinals starting catcher, Joe has a very steady bat and will hit for average and is very steady behind the plate. When he is not pitching Eric Kanter provides a solid backup to LeivanosOutfield / DH: The 2010 Cardinals outfield will have a totally different look from its 2009 starters. The Cardinals have six very good players that will cycle the three outfield positons and at Designated Hitter. Mark Milroy last seasons team leader in stolen bases will serve as the teams CF and leadoff hitter, Mike Devens a very good lefty hitter with gap power and dangerous bunting skills will serve as Left fielder and bat second Dan Milroy a converted first baseman who batted .400 for the Cards in 2009 will see time in Rightfield and Bat 5th this year for the Cardinals in addition Pat Welch who was aquired from the Yankees where in 2009 slugged 4 hrs with 11 rbi will also see time in the Of and at DH. Lou Dodge who was another piece of the 2009 Cooperstown Tournament team brings tremendous power and a rocket arm to the Cards outfield. also seeing time in the outfield will be Vinny Perry and Joe LeivanosOutlook: After a quick exit in the playoffs and losing a few key players from their 2009 team the Cardinals have something to prove in 2010. with a vastly improved pitching staff and a blend of speed, power and average in the lineup. the Cardinals plan to get noticed right out of the gate and they look to return to the playoffs in 2010 and this time climb to the top of the Hvnaba and stand alone with the 2010 Hvnaba Championship
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