SUSPENSIONS – NYSL

Suspended fpr Misappropriation of League Property:
Kevin Flynn, RHP, St. Peter’s

Robert Pacchione, OF, Adelphi

Miguel Sosa, RHP, St. Peter’s

YOUNG PITCHING FOR SEMINOLE COUNTY

Justin Young, RHP, Wichita Wingnuts, has joined the roster of the Seminole County Naturals and will be pitching in the newly-formed Florida Winter Baseball League. He becomes the second former NYSL player in the league and he also becomes one of 25 American Association players on the rosters of the league’s four teams.

SAFETY FIRST: NYSL ADOPTS RAWLINGS S100

Deputy NYSL Commissioner Robert Acton has announced that the league will use the new Rawlings S100 batting helmet next season.The helmet has been designed to protect hitters from fastballs up to 100 mph. The helmets are made from the same kind of polypropolene which is used in bike helmets. “Not only will hitters have to wear them but also base coaches, ” said Acton. “we’re determined to create the saftest environment on the playing field that we can.”

PITCHERS & CATCHERS TRYOUT ADDED

The NYSL will hold a Pitchers & Catchers ONLY  tryout  for the 2010 season on Saturday, November 14 @ 8am at Indoor Baseball Long Island NY at 30 Beechwood Avenue, Port Washington, NY. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS TRYOUT but players MUST preregister  by calling 718-278-4259.

NEW MEANING TO HOST FAMILY

Almost all young college and professional ballplayers are familiar with the term “host family”. Tonight on ESPN ’s E:60 newsmagazine  watch what Josh Faiola of the Frontier League did — living and working in an assisted living facility for the summer. Congrats to Josh. Watch the piece on him 7 pm ET tonight.

VON HAYES NAMED RIVERSHARKS MANAGER

Von Hayes, longtime Philadelphia Phillies outfielder, has been named the new manager of the Camden Riversharks (Atl). Hayes’ entire Major League Career encompassed 12 seasons.

AMAR IS NOW A NATURAL

Adam Amar, 1B, is going to play for the Seminole County Naturals of the newly-formed Florida Winter Baseball League. Amar, who was the 2007 MVP of the NYSL, also played independent ball with the defunct Reno Silver Sox (GBL). He spent the last two seasons playing for affiliates of the Washington Nationals and Toronto Blue Jays.

INDY PRO AT FORT MYERS

Nick Belmonte, legendary independent league talent scout, asks all players who are interested in attending his January showcase to call him at 813-926-7622. Please click “Indy Pro Showcase” on the NYSL home page for more information.

THOMPSON TO WHITE SOX

Tommy Thompson, who won two titles as manager of the Windy City Thunderbolts (FL) , will be joining the Chicago White Sox as a roving instructor.

BROOK NEW RASCALS SKIPPER

Steve Brook, who has had a longtime association with River City (FL) franchise as both as a player and coach, has been named the team’s new manager. Brook was the team’s bench coach and pitching coach previously.