BB: LEC: Little East Conference

[dgilblair]

Ok tyime to wieght in on the Beacons today yes the rumors are true it was 32-4 in the first game. But thats not the big issue as I see it. I use to have alot of respect for ECSU copaching staff after today all of that is gone. Up 22-3 u have a bloop single you are waving in the runner from second base?? Then there the first base coach who did nothing but chirp during the whole game there up 15 a player on UMB strikes out and he tells him to sit down?? Are u kidding me.. Show a little class the game is already in hand. It is one thing for the players to talk I have no problems with that. But for coaches to chirp at players on the other team wen ure up 15 runs in shows no class. Thats really all that I have to say about todays games.

Tommorow UMB looks to get back on track versus PSU and it looks like me in satneezy are going to get wat we asked for first round matchup with RIC and UMB next weekend.

I know I will be considered bias but Len Reed who I have know for many, many years would never say a bad thing to an opposing player so I don't know if you heard him correctly or someone else said it and you thought it was him.  Maybe you needed to sit on the ECSU side to hear where the chirping was taking place. Jcon your guys were chirping trash the whole second game, nothing really the first game because you know what was handed to you. But you have a couple guys on that team that just talk trash, thats all they did, they must think its funny.  I give them credit for not mailing in the second game, you have some guys that swing the bat well and Andriano did a nice job.  He mixed stuff up, his fastball was a little better than last year and he keep people off balance.   

Now with Babson winning it hurts the chances of ECSU getting a bid.  What if someone other than USM or ECSU wins the LEC tournament?  We have USM, ECSU, Wheaton, WPI and looking for a pool C.  ECSU and Wheaton going head to head will be big this week.  Sure would be nice to win the auto LEC bid.

[dchevy5]

Nothing at all against KSC first base coaches, who do a great job, but many, many times when we play ECSU we, in the stands, wish we had Len Reed in our box.  He is always into the game and very, very positive.  I have NEVER heard him even address one of our players, let alone say something negative.  As usual, I think JCON is making wild statements without any facts to back them up.  And while I am at it, I agree that UMB is at the head of the class when it comes to lack of same.  This is not new this year either.

[wordsmith]

Nothing at all against KSC first base coaches, who do a great job, but many, many times when we play ECSU we, in the stands, wish we had Len Reed in our box.  He is always into the game and very, very positive.  I have NEVER heard him even address one of our players, let alone say something negative.  As usual, I think JCON is making wild statements without any facts to back them up.  And while I am at it, I agree that UMB is at the head of the class when it comes to lack of same.  This is not new this year either.

Got to thinking, the first base coach has a vocabulary of what, about seven or eight phrases???

Baaaaaccccck
Way to hit the ball
You OK?
No outs here...moving on the ground
1 Out, watch the throw over
2 Outs you're on the move
Pick-up Coach
Traaaiiiiillllller

Now the third base coach has a greater vocabulary.

%$#@#
*&!@#
Shiiiiiii
Damn-it
Come on Dimer
Pick'em up Joey
You're good
Get here, get here
Ya gotta get down
Can't have 'em both ways
That is not a strike

Others?

I think I got sun-stroke this weekend. 

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[Jcon8958]

Say what you guys want I heard what I heard but watever its over and done with now and its tourney time.

UMB as expected swept PSU today so next weekend they will be hosting RIC in the best 2 out of 3 series.

[KSCfan]

Hello board- another regular season of LEC baseball in the books.  I found it funny with all the crazyness in the league the pre-season predictions were pretty accurate.  Now i have heard rumors that the LEC tournament is different this year because all 8 teams are in.  Now if someone could let me know of the other changes i would greatly appreciate it.  Also tough news for the LEC with Babson winning the NEWMAC because i think that Wheaton will get a pool C bid.  THey are just too strong not to.  So this means if the likes of UMB or Keene or Ric win the conference tournament then one of these teams are going to be outside looking in.  IF EConn and or Usm win the tournament i feel that the other team will get a pool C because of thier strength. 

Now going into the class discussion, lets go easy on the word class.  Everyone in the league talks and chirps, its part of the game in the LEC.  I have heard players bark out of every dugout that is what makes baseball fun.  For the most part LEC baseball has chirping and the games are of high intensity and emotions run high on all teams, barking is part of the game at the college level espically in the LEC and i am sure that you will hear more as we go on

As far as Reed, well Lenny is Lenny.  You know what you are getting when he is down there.  Its either "NO" when a ball is in the dirt, and or "(insert name here) get a good ball (Name) get a good ball.  I am not trying to disrespect the man, i dont know him personally and he was never my coach so i dont know him, i just always found him amusing.  And Chev i will have to disagree with you, i will take Mac over Lenny anyday of the week.  Once again i mean no disrespect to Coach Reed, but i would rather have Mac down there at first from Keene. 

[ECSUalum]

Why dont we move on to a more stimulating discussion:

Who has preductions for the winners of the best of 3 series.

USM over PS 2-0
ECSU over WCSU 2-0
KSC over UMD 2-1
RIC over UMB 2-0  (sorry Jconn, but I think the Anchormen are playing relatively strong right now)

[KSCfan]

Here are my predictions for the 3 game series

USM over PS 2-0  To much for the panthers who are shall we say not a strong team
Eastern over Western 2-1 I think that with Armstrong going they might be able to steal one from Eastern
Keene over UMD 2-0 Keene will be highly motivated and its offense should be enough to get it through
RIC over UMB 2-1 Two evenly matched teams, I like RIC

Now after these three game series is the next round three games again?  Ill try and find the info on the LEC website but was wondering where the tournament goes from here.  Also is the three game series a home away home, or is it all three games at the higher seeds field?

[wordsmith]

Tip Fairchild Signs With New Team Finds New Home


SOMERSET, N.J. -- Former University of Southern Maine pitcher Tip Fairchild has found a new home. Fairchild has signed a contract to play for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League.
The Monmouth, Maine native was recently released by the Houston Astros. Fairchild, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2007, said he is ready to compete again.

Good Luck Tip.

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[ECSUalum]

KSCfan,

The four, 3 game series this weekend are at higher seed locations, ie USM, ECSU KSC, UMB.

Final 4 tourney at USM, as USM won the conference, and is double elimination.

[hockeyfan77]

KSCfan,

The four, 3 game series this weekend are at higher seed locations, ie USM, ECSU KSC, UMB.

Final 4 tourney at USM, as USM won the conference, and is double elimination.

It will be @ USM: IF USM takes care of business against Plymouth...

[KSCfan]

Rookie, player, and coach of the year anyone, here are mine

Coach- Ed Flaherty of USM, unbelievable record, first place in the LEC regular season, runner up Umass Boston- 8-6 in the LEC with the young team they had is a great job

Rookie- Toss up between Callahan from Keene and McCormak from UMB.  Both rookies are hitting over 400, McCormak at .407 and Callahan at .471.  I think that i have to go Callahan, with 17 doubles, 9 HR and 48 rbis.  McCormak had 16 doubles 4 hr and 32 rbis.   Its to bad fro McCormak because these are great numbers but i feel that Callahan had a little bit better of a year

Player- i feel like i have to give this one to Gilblair of Eastern.  I want to vote for Perkins of keene who is hitting .496, but Gilblair is hitting over 400 at .406 and he is 5-1 on the mound for Eastern.  He is very important on both sides of the game and that is why he got my nod.

[KSCfan]

Thanks ECSU alum and Hockeyfan for the update

[wordsmith]

Rookie, player, and coach of the year anyone, here are mine

Coach- Ed Flaherty of USM, unbelievable record, first place in the LEC regular season, runner up Umass Boston- 8-6 in the LEC with the young team they had is a great job

Rookie- Toss up between Callahan from Keene and McCormak from UMB.  Both rookies are hitting over 400, McCormak at .407 and Callahan at .471.  I think that i have to go Callahan, with 17 doubles, 9 HR and 48 rbis.  McCormak had 16 doubles 4 hr and 32 rbis.   Its to bad fro McCormak because these are great numbers but I feel that Callahan had a little bit better of a year

Player- i feel like i have to give this one to Gilblair of Eastern.  I want to vote for Perkins of keene who is hitting .496, but Gilblair is hitting over 400 at .406 and he is 5-1 on the mound for Eastern.  He is very important on both sides of the game and that is why he got my nod.

I think the Rookie of the Year selection will be interesting to watch. By my count through last week Mike McCormack of UMB was selected the Rookie of the Week 4 out of 5 weeks, with Callahan selected once. That would point to a run-a-way winner in McCormack. Yet the numbers comparison below speak to a different story.

Now one could say that Callahan has a lot of protection in the batting order at KSC, and hitting in the 7 hole affords him a few more fastball looks. McCormack had more of an impact on the bases with 17 Stolen bases, more runs scored and more walks, but done with more more ABs.

Both guys had great years, if the conference looks just at stats, I say Co-Rookies - Callahan and McCormack--->if they look just at Weekly Awards  then it is a run-a-way.

Player                    avg  gp-gs    ab     r    h  2b  3b  hr  rbi     tb  slg%  bb  hp  so  gdp  ob%  sf  sh  sb-att 

C. Callahan.........  .471  32-32   119  39  56  17   1   9  48  102  .857  14   6  18   1    .543      1     0    0-2

Mark McCormack   .407  36-36   145  47  59  16   1  4   32    89  .614  22    4  24   1    .491      2    1     17-20 

Coach of the Year - Ed Flaherty hands down with Brendan Eygabroat of UMB as runner-up. USM #1 in the Country deserves a Coach of the Year in Conference.

Player of the Year - I think Perkins from KSC should win it with the other contender being D'Alfonso from USM, Doyon from KSC and Gilblair from ESC, possibly even Callahan from KSC but he should get ROYas seen above.

But, I will bet money D'Alfonso wins it! why --> best player on the best team. But for Perkins--->a .492 batting average, 44 RBIs, 32 BBs, only 9 ks in over a 150 plate appearances and 0 GDP WOW



Player                 AVG  GP-GS    AB    R    H   2B  3B  HR RBI   TB  SLG%  BB HBP  SO GDP   OB%    SF  SH  SB-ATT   
A. D'Alfonso,        .440  33-33   134  45  59  14   2   7   63    98  .731    23   3    12   3      .528      1   0   3-4
J. Perkins..........  .492  34-34    120   52  59  11   6   2  44   88  .733    32   7     9     0    .609       2   0  13-17   
Shawn Gilblair    .402  31-31     117  35  47  15  0  5     45   77  .658    15     2     7     1    .474      1  0  4-5
Doyon, KSC.........442  33-33     138  45  61  20   0   9   58  108  .783   5      8  12   2  .487   1   0  12-13 



Pitcher of the Year - Therrian USM - Why? He beat Gilblair head-to-head in Mansfield. Could I see Gilblair winning yep, but my money is on a USM sweep of the major awards other than ROY.

So to recap-

Coach - Flaherty USM
Co-Rookie - Callahan KSC and McCormack UMB
POY - D'Alfonso USM
Pitcher - Therrian - USM
For what it be worth.

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[KSCfan]

How could i forget pitcher of the year, i pick Nick Conway from UMB!  Joking aside i would vote for Gilblair and i now move my player of the year vote back to perkins, so in review

Coach of the Year HOF ed
Rookie of the Year- Callahan from KSC
Player of the Year- Jeff Perkins KSC
Pitcher of the Year Gilblair from ECSU

Also when it comes to first and second teams, once again you are going to have to battle with numbers alone or how thier team did.  If it based on numbers alone, then KSC is going to have a lot of people represented over anyone else.  However Eastern and USM's overall record is stronger.  Kind of like when A-roid won the mvp in Texas and the Rangers finished 30 games out of first.

On another note, Jcon has Nick started games yet with worchester i think it was, and how is he doing, i hope that things are going well for him and a minor league contract awaits

[ECSUalum]

Will these awards come out after the LEC Tournament?  If so, the LEC Tourney performance of the guys you mentioned above, will have some impact, will it not?

However, you both make goood arguments for your picks.  I think Therrian is favored over Shawn at this point, with Coach Flaherty a shoe in.  I also like D'Alfonso, the guy is nasty!!!

I hope Callahan gets it for Rookie of the Year, just a great ballplayer, (also partial to Irish Americans , what can I  say Dad was born on the Emerald Isle).