BB: General NY Region Talk

[Big Louie]

Not sure who Ithaca has coming in either, but look for a guy like Pete McDaniel to have a big year.  Fishback will also have to perform at a high level for the bombers to be succesful.  There pitching was pretty thin the last few years.  The quality was above average, just when it came to depth they were lacking.

[spectator123]

anyone gonna throw out a challenge for Cortland in this region this year?

Do Cortland and University of Rochester play each other during the regular season?

[Big Louie]

They usually do play, they havent in the last few years because of weather.  I do believe however they are not scheduled to play this upcoming season for some reason or another.

[BoomerIL]

Cortland and UR play Tuesday, March 24th at 3:30p.m. at Cortland, weather permitting.  If they don't play that day, then they will try and play the 25th.  If that doesn't work, then the 26th.

[spectator123]

Cortland and UR play Tuesday, March 24th at 3:30p.m. at Cortland, weather permitting.  If they don't play that day, then they will try and play the 25th.  If that doesn't work, then the 26th.

U of R not showing on Cortland's schedule so far.

[HotSoupTrio]

I know it has been asked before but, anyone got any insight on who Ithaca might have brought in?

[BoomerIL]

spectator123.....

It is listed in UR's site.  Go to the Baseball site within Athletics.  Then scroll down to media guide.  Click on, and you will see information about 2008, and the new 2009 schedule.  Hope it helps!

[John McGraw]

What he's saying is that the game is not listed on the cortland web site. It may have been recently added and just needs to be uploaded to the schedule by sports information. I wouldn't worry too much about it, still mid-January.

[BoomerIL]

Duh, do you think!!

[BoomerIL]

Isn't it amazing at how simple and easy it is to lose a "KARMA!!!!"  To bad somebody thinks they rule the boards here!!!  Ow-w-w-w sour grapes.  Might as well take them all away since anyone can do what they feel.  If I "smited" everyone with some sort of neagtive or sarcastic post, everyone would be in neagtive numbers.  Poor me.   

[AlleyCat]

Baseball season is almost here! Looks like Cortland's region to lose this season with a stacked staff and a ton of athletes. Tone could be one of the best pitchers to come out of NY this year any division. Other teams that might have a shot could Rochester, RIT, RPI, Ithaca and possibly a another SUNYAC, but they have to get through Cortland. 

Any other thoughts from others.

[BoomerIL]

I'm probably shooting my mouth-off way to prematurely.  But if, Rochester beats Cortland at Cortland, you have to take Rochester seriously as a top New York contender.  I know that depending on who Cortland pitches that Tuesday in March, speculators will say that that is the reason for the win or loss.

I know I'm drinking my "Rochester Kool-Aid" when I say, and its based upon some very good reliable sources, UR has an excellent opportunity to get into the regionals with a much more solid team than last season.  I know the hitting collapsed in the Liberty League tournament, which is hard to figure out why, but based again on sources, should have a team this season that can get to the regionals, and maybe beyond.

I know, I know, bold prediction, but there are some big improvements, and as they say, "time will tell."  They are working hard right now, and I hope they can prove it.  They do deserve a chance to play at the next level.  Unfortunately for them, they don't have a "fairy godmother" like some teams do.  They really will have to earn it!!!!  I think they have the right group, they just have to do it!  IMHO

[BaseB13]

Odds that game gets played on that date is about 20%.  If they make it up later in the year then that's one thing but.. Rarely do games get played that early in the season up here.

Boomer what big improvements does UR have?  Seems they did lose a good amount of guys.  Any big recruits in?  Is their top hitter back again?  Thought this was his fifth year...?

[BoomerIL]

BaseB13.....

Your correct.  They will be luck to play that game.  They haven't the last two years.

Vanderstyne is a 5th year starter since he redshirted his sophomore year due to an injury.  We lost our #1 pitcher and #1 closer, but he struggled near the end with back problems.  Our shortstop Kahovec, and one of our starting outfielders, Kloc, is gone along with our catcher D. Shane.  UR picked up some good freshman that will contribute, and could probably start.  Improved their speed, defense, and their bats.  The dugout is deep, and will be pushing the starters with some "big recruits."  Time will tell, especially with the pitching, and I personally think that we have 2 guys that could take over the #1 spot without missing much, not taking anything away from what Pete did for UR last season.

[BaseB13]

Who will be the #1 arm this year?  Should be another interesting LL Season... I didn't know Division III still did medical red shirts?  Anyone know what the rules are for medical redshirts these days?