HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Welcome to the New Home of B N B's Friday Night Softball!

DROP THE BALL FOR '08!!!

Don't forget to visit www.fridaynightsoftball.blogspot.com starting January 1, 2008.

Habby New Beer!

Your friends at Friday Night Softball would like to wish you a HAPPY and SAFE New Year. Please drink and party responsibly!
Don't forget our new blog home will be www.fridaynightsoftball.blogspot.com. Different Bat Channel! Same Bat Content!

NEW NAME FOR 2008!

Please take note that as of January 1, 2008 the web address for this site will be changed to www.fridaynightsoftball.blogspot.com. Have a Happy and safe New Year Everyone! -The Management

State of the Richiro Address

This past year I was very proud to be a part of two very wonderful weddings for two of my very best friends that I have known for close to twenty five years. It was also a year where I reconnected thankfully with some old friends as well as finally graduating from college. The happiest day of my life was in April when I asked Erica to be my wife, and regardless of my bunny costume she said yes. 2007 was truly an unforgettable year, and I am looking forward to this summer’s big day! I would like to wish everyone, friends and family a very happy and healthy new year. See you all in 2008!!!

Christmas 'Stache

"May all your holiday wishes and dreams come true." - Siegfried and Roy

!!!!! BREAKING NEWS !!!!!

Sources have told us that Matt Summa's injury prone off season continued this past weekend. According to reports the slugger was injured while cutting an orange during a break in the team's Winter Wii Training Facility in Harrison, NY. The injury does not seem to be serious however there is no word yet on whether the shortstop will be playing next summer with a maxipad on his glove hand.

From the Vault...

B N B's Old School:(From L to R)General Manager Joe Amori, Older T, Mr. Joe Kearns and Richiro

Partee Time!

4 mo' shoppin daze!

Stay warm near the hot stove and karate chop those annoying shoppers in the way! Happy Holidaze from Older T!

FRIDAY NIGHT SOFTBALL GOES OLD SCHOOL

Friday night December 21, 2008 will be a date to remember for fans of Friday night Softball. After three years of playing for Forresters Club, General Manager Joseph Amori has announced that B N B's Fifth Avenue Pub located in Pelham New York is once again going to sponsor the team starting this summer. Amori comfirmed the move during a conference call this afternoon in which he said "it's a great move for everyone involved". Pub owner Paul Mckenna could not be reached for comment. In an unrelated note we would like to wish you and your families and friends a happy and healthy holiday and new year and as El Feardoe likes to say Feliz Navidad!!

From The Vault..

Spring Training in the City of Brotherly Love

2000*

Now that several Yanks have officially been outed in the Mitchell report, don't you think it's time they replayed the 2000 Subway Series? When Piazza is shining off his Cooperstown Bust, he'll get the last laugh over Roid Ragin Rocket.

FELIZ NAVIDAD

Here is one guy that will not be appearing in the Mitchell Reports tomorrow.

THE FRONT RUNNER.

Entry Three!

From the Vault...

October 2006: Rainbow Brite meets the Muppets!

Entry Two!

Entry One!

Logo Contest!!

Friday Night Softball is asking you our fans to design next season's new uniform.
Check out customink.com to begin. Send your favorites to mysoftballs@gmail.com and we will let you vote for the best!

HOT STOVE..

Although Friday Night Softball offered Rich Kosiba, Skip and some mid-level prospects for two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana, one player who was never on the trading block was Matt Summa. Since being called up a few years ago,Summa has been heralded as a top New Ro Softball phenom. After the season ended the team has insisted that Summa would be in the starting lineup for the 2008 season despite a Fall League injury and on going trade talks.

Seasons Greetings!

Happy Holidays from Joe and Rachel Amori's new neighbor!

WHO WILL WIN FAN OF THE YEAR?!?!?

Friday Night Softball will be awarding the first ever Fan of the Year Award next week. Check back on Wednesday December 12th for the complete results.

Giant Sox

Red Sox fans are coming out of the woodwork these days. Richiro dances it up with Nate the Giant!?!

Wedding in RED SOX Nation

Older T became the first member of the Friday Night Softball team to serve as Maid of Honor. That's right Maid or Man of Honor. Thanks to Randi and Mike! Congrats and hope you enjoyed the Varitek Wedding Crasher Dancers!

Happy Turkey Day!

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving....now pass the stuffing!!!

Dog Days of Winter

Richiro celebrates the first birthday of his dog, Big Boy. Big Boy was a frequent spectator and he became the smallest dog in NR softball history to survive a full season on the sidelines.

The Anchor Man Returns!

After a rough fall league that included a stint on the disabled list, Friday night softball's favorite shortstop made a triumphant return in his homemade Dan Deirdoff costume. According to GM Joseph Amori, Summa should be 100 percent by spring training.

Shrek the Fourth!!

This is the Costume of the year !!!

Socktober Optober

While the Red Sox continue to own this millenium, the Yanks woes continue. A-rod and the beloved Donbo seem out the door. Meanwhile enjoy the last days of Sox-tober and Halloween!

4 years already...

Just a shout out to my bride and best man from the groom!

The Curse of Older T

Not even the wedding of Joey Amori could spark the Yanks this October. It appears the curse of Older T is going on four years strong. This Thursday marks the 4th anniversary of Allie and Shira's wedding which also happened to be the night of the Yanks last World Series game. Allie has not witnessed a Yankee World Series game as a married man and that tradition will continue this October.

Torre Revisited?!

Yanks fans shouldn't feel they've seen the last of Joe Torre in New York. Could Willie just be keeping the seat in Shea warm for the first and last player/manager in Mets history? A bad start by the Mets in '08 and maybe Torre helps usher in the Mets era at Citifield!

wah.

Brian Cashman announces that Joe Torre will not be returning as manager of the Yanks. Torre turned down an incentive laden paycut to return for Yankee Stadiums last hurrah. Torre and Bernie are now available to negotiate a softball contract with the Friday Night Franchise.

Ooops OPS!

OPS is one of the more popular stats in baseball these days. Simply put OPS is a batters On-base Percentage plus their slugging percentage. The OPS stats below are for the 2005-07 seasons with a minimum of 30PA. Enjoy!
NAME OPS(OBP/SLG)
David F. 1.492(.636/.856)
Mike S. 1.445(.623/.822)
Richie T. 1.321(.647/.674)
Artie M. 1.289(.556/.733)
George W. 1.276(.625/.656)
Joey A. 1.098(.488/.610)
Matt S. 1.043(.468/.575)
Bobby D. 1.037(.511/.523)
Allie T. 1.025(.433/.592)
Skip 0.998(.578/.420)
Frank A. 0.959(.444/.515)
Rich K. 0.863(.410/.453)
Morty 0.799(.407/.392)
Dave H. 0.561(.303/.258)

2005-2007 Batting AVG for The Friday Night Franchise

Minimum 10 PA
Richiro Tarantino .629
Prince Foster .604
Artie Retiree .551
Mikey Sgobbs .545
Matt Donaldson .545
George Wood .531
Joey Amori .480
Bobby Dalbon .477
Hideki MattSumma .450
Allie Tarantino .427
SKIP .420
Rich Kosiba .410
Frank Arena .406
Morty .372
Dave Holberman .258

TRIBE called QUEST

The Red Sox curse...over. The White Sox curse...done! The Indians curse...finished? That can mean one thing ...the cursed AL team? The Yankees!!!!

Happy Columbus day !!!!

Hey George, I want my Matt Nokes back ?!?!?!!?

Hideki Mattsumma

You won't find these final standings anywhere else on the internet so without further ado enjoy thse final standings from selected divisions in New Ro Softball:

Atlantic Division
Sound Shore 9-3
Forrester's Club 9-3
Knuckleheads 7-5
West End Originals 6-6
Beechmont Brews 5-7
Sharks 0-12

Pacific Division
Westend 12-0
Knights/Roaring Rooster 8-4
Puncherrs 7-5
Didley's Pub 7-5
Bad Boyz 1-11
McKiernan's Brew Crew 1-11

American Division
Vultures 12-0
Mario's Pizza 9-3
Smoking Bats 7-5
A-Perfect/Goldman Electric 7-5
The Element 6-6
YINR 3-9
NR Bar Assoc 2-10
Captive 2-10

Guess the Tribe Fan?!

On the eve of the Indians-Yankees ALDS, this member of the Forresters 2007 club took the time to show off his physique in an authenic Tribe wife-beater. Can you guess who? And more importantly who will Joba's dad be rooting for? The Yanks or INDIANS?!!

Phils Show OCTOBER Swagger

During the Softball months of May-July it looked like the Brewers and Mets were playoff teams for 2007. AS we all know now, The Phils and Yanks had the last laugh. Since Allie's Brew Crew didn't make it his allegiance is with his wife's team the Phillies. Allie and Shira will be watching the Phillies October Drive in their seats from the Vet. And yes Allie will be wearing the helmet pictured above during the games.

New Mr. Friday Nite Revealed!

Once again thanks to Shira for updating Mr. Friday Nite! No word yet on whether mustaches will be mandatory next season.

Photo From the Vault

From the summer of 2004 archives.

Shirt Heard Round The World..

This photo (obtained through a reliable source) was taken just an hour after the 2007 Softball season ended after a first round playoff loss to the Vultures. No one from management has confirmed or denied the rumors that the team will be changing its name and more importantly the location of its post-game celebrations. We will keep you posted when further details become available. Until than enjoy the MLB playoffs! Go Indians!

HONEYMOONIN'

The Captain and his bride return soon! However check back here next week for a huge blockbuster announcement regarding the 2008 softball season...

Want to be in a Book!

The following is from our friend Jon at thecheappop.com....

Rock On! is an anthology of concert experiences within a historical context and I need to hear from you. My book, which I'm co-authoring and will be published by Triad , needs to be completed by end of this month so I really need your stories asap.

You don't have to be a writer and it doesn't matter who you saw - just need to know who you saw, where you saw them, and what happened on the way or afterwards.

Tell me your concert experiences (in 250 words or more), and send concert photos if you have them. If you want your name in the book, let me know; if not, let me know. Please feel free to forward this request to everyone you know with my contact info. Deadline is fast approaching! Time is of the essence - please step up for me. Email your stories to JonRockOn@aol.com

Amori Wedding Highlights Part 1

The countdown is over! Now enjoy the highlights! El Feardoe, EEWs Mex-Icon, makes a rare public appearance at Joey & Rachel's wedding. El Feardoe, seen on the shoulders of newly crowned city champ Brian Rosa, dances along as the wedding band leads the crowd through a rousing rendition of Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer.

HR Leaders for 2005-2007

Frank Arenas hit 2 Hrs in 2007 to join the list below.
David Foster 5
Mike Sgobbo 4
Allie Tarantino 4
Artie Migliore 2
Frank Arenas 2
Joe Amori 1
Rich Tarantino 1
Matt Summa 1

Scooter Tribute Poorly Attended By Friday Nite Team

A clearly saddened Allie T. was the sole representitive of the Formely Forrester's Softball Club at Cooperstown this past weekend for the Rizzuto Memorial. Apparently nobody else on the team got the memo about the Cooperstown tribute to the Scooter. Older T shot some photos for the team to download and he has already made plans to ensure that the 2008 season is properly dedicated to Phil rizzuto.

Tribute for the Scooter is set

Now that the Yanks have won their first game since the death of the scooter, Forresters softball team is proud to announce its tribute to the Scooter. During all home games at City Park next year Forresters will be playing in Dodgeboy Yankee shorts featured in the video above. It goes without saying that all of the women will be clamoring, "HOLY COW!!!"

State of the Art

The Official Allie T response to Artie's retirement: Artie, I will be really sad to not see you patrol Left field for us. The only mistake you ever made was playing RF in the first game with us and not telling us to put you in LF until the game was over. It was a tremendous run we all had for Forrester's and now judging by the color scheme of us this website I know exactly who our sponsor will be next year. I hope we can get you for a couple of games as a replacement or spectator. We will only accept your retirement if you follow the conditions listed: a) Artie cannot be on any Friday night roster except for our team. b) He cannot start his own Forrester's team unless it is in the over 40 league and C) if he does come out of retirement, his next retirement speech will not be via blog, BUT at a mic stand at City Park. One thing I have in common with my Uncle is that you are the best outfielder I've played with, so I can only imagine what you were like in your "prime." Good luck in the over 40 league and remember I'm 35 and I'll be the first Forrester's teammate eligible. On a more personal note, thanks for the chat you had with Shira we will all have to gather at some point for a drink or few Be well, Allie

Thanks Art !!!

For those of you who do not read all the stuff that is written in the comments section of our blogs this is for you...


First, let me clarify; I said I am the 2nd fastest guy on the team next to Richiro! Secondly, Allie T. was unavailable for comment and I was disappointed he didn't come out with the guys last night! Hope everything was alright.
Matt Summa is a great guy, but he speaks in hopeful terms; I am stepping down for real!!!! I really enjoyed playing with and watching all you long-time friends interact together during and after games! May I say to Joey that I appreciate you thinking about me whenever you were putting the team together for another season. It is truly touching that you would always remember "the old man" after all these years.
Including this season, I have played softball on Friday nights in New Ro since 1978!!!! Most of you guys weren't even born! Sgobbo, you were already playing t-ball in 1978, right? I also got to meet and enjoy seeing all the women coming out to support their men!! Quite nice, all of them. And of course, I can't forget Anna & Danny Summa missing that one, most important game against the Hospital team that we needed to win for the division title. Never forget that plus the "Friday Night Pants", which presently are torn and tattered in a garbage pail along the 1st base line @ D'Nof.
Retirement is such an ugly word and one can never really enter this stage without taking a step back and making an unemotional decision, but I feel Foster needs to reposition a much younger left fielder on every pitch!! Someone who will catch those dunkers over 3rd base, right Georgey Wood? Someone who can easily score from 2nd on a base hit to center, right RichK?
But alas (did I just use the word alas in a sentence?), I don't throw out the retirement choice so people can say, "Oh Artie, don't retire! We want you back, puuuleeeeeeez!" No, I've thought about this all year and am 99% sure (hear that Clemens) that I am done.
I've played in heartbreaking losses, euphoric victories, made plenty of diving catches, plenty of errors, thrown out armies of runners on the base paths, thrown many balls over the backstop, I've hit tons of home runs (yeah, that's right! I had power when I was younger. You wanna challenge me?), doubles, triples and my share of game winning hits and my share of pop-outs, foul outs, ground outs and even a few strike- outs!!! It's been a great run on Friday nights, that has encompassed about 10 different teams and countless games and teammates. I've always loved coming to the field and I still get excited on game day. I will continue to play over-40 ball, which I feel is the only place for me now.
Foresters was fun to play for, but the smokey environment kept me away on more than a few occasions. Next season, for sure, change over to B & B's!! Much nicer place and they may buy back once in awhile!!
Allie G., you are the best blogger there is! So unique and creative. You should really be a teacher & I was only kidding about being tired of seeing so many Richiro pix!!! They truly entertained and were a revealing source of the true Rich T.
I will miss;
Frankie's sweet lefty stroke (boy, did we miss his bat in the playoff game!!),
hearing Joey say, "Hey Skip, give us a duck fart",
#13 Dave saying all kinds of positive things even though we were having a shitty game,
Mike Sgobbo's gay batting stance but clutch hits,
Foster making all those diving catches even though he hadn't emptied his colon,
the look on the shortstop's face after fielding the ball and looking up to see Richiro three steps from first,
Matt being my only Yankee supporter and his ugly red, pinstriped pants,
Georgey Wood never waiting for the outfielders to get set before pitching the ball (it's all good, #1)
and of course,
I'll always reflect on all of Allie's pre-game, motivational speeches!!!! Priceless!!!!

Best of luck to the two of you and have a wonderful day, Rachel & Joey! God Bless you both!!

HOLY COW!

According to sources Forrester's star left fielder Artie has announced his retirement. Despite being "past his prime" according to third base coach Rich Kosiba, Artie was once again a vital part of the lineup and a key player throughout the season. Matt Summa believes that Artie will be back for another season however Allie T. could not be reached for comment. Meanwhile Richiro was quoted as saying "If Forresters is going to continue its youth movement, there is no reason why Artie should not be in left, he is the fastest guy on the team". We will keep you posted on any further developments.

PLAYOFFS!!!

Forresters plays 6:30 pm at D'onfrio field on Tuesday night vs The Vultures!

Loyal Inn Memories

Hey look its one half of the Forrester's outfield basking in the glory of another second place finish...Guess who?!??!