The Long Island Ducks -- the same team who brought you John Rocker, Henry Rodriguez and Juan Gonzalez -- are at it again.
This year the Ducks have added former Mets Richard Hidalgo and Edgardo Alfonso, and much more is likely on the way.
Alfonso played a handful of games for the Bridgeport Bluefish last season before returning to the Mets organization.
The Gonzalez and Rocker signings backfired big-time for the Ducks, while Henry Rodriguez was a solid Atlantic Leaguer for two seasons.
My take is that Hidalgo and Alfonso also will be good additions.
But as the league has shown us time and time again, big stars do not always mean big victory totals. The Somerset Patriots have won three Atlantic League crowns without any true stars.
The Ducks have won one, and were swept out of the playoffs last season by the Bridgeport Bluefish.
Looking forward to spring training.
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How long before Sammy Sosa wears a Ducks uniform? He would be a big draw on da Island.
The best thing about Dick Hidalgo was how the late great Bob Murphy pronounced his name, "Reee-chard Heee DAL-go..."
As for his time in orange and blue, well, let's say I clipped a toenail this morning that was more memorable.
Alfonzo, however, was a huge part of the success in the late 90s and in 2000. Not only was he a great clutch hitter, but his glove was part of that mind-boggling Mets defensive infield of 1999, starring Fonzie, Rey Ordonez, Robin Ventura and John Olerud.
I think the Pats should sign Ordonez to play third. Jeff "stone hands" Nettles needs a push.
You mentioned the Pats have won three atlantic league championships with out any big stars. When and where is this year's all-star game and which Patriots do you think will make it? How can I get tickets?
Jeff Nettles is the man!
AS Game is in Lancaster, PA.
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