Somerset Patriots 2009

THE SOMERSET PATRIOTS / CHAMPIONS OF THE ATLANTIC LEAGUE

I feature news and opinion about: The Somerset Patriots, four-time Independent League – Atlantic Division Champions, each managed by Sparky Lyle, the *only* relief pitcher in history to earn the Cy Young Award.  The Patriots are in  league with mangers Rickey Henderson of the Newark Bears, the leading base stealer ever , Gary Carter of the Long Island Ducks, co-captain of New York’s best championship team: the 1986 New York Mets.

A former minor-league player, Johan Santana

A former minor-league player, Johan Santana

Minor league ball in Central New Jersey is hot.  The Phillies, Yankees and Mets are all within a two-hour drive, and anyone who gets hot may get the call.  Noah Hall was the first [loss to Patriots fans] as he signed a contract with the Yankees.

The team seems to reflect its manager – respect the game and leave all of your strength on the field at the end, at the same time having fun knowing that is a game invented in New Jersey, or so I have read.

Jeff Nettles Waits on deck

Jeff Nettles Waits on deck

Pink Floyd fan prepares for Patriots game in team colors

Pink Floyd fan prepares for Patriots game in team colors

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