2014 Spring Training Report

                                              Spring training is just around the corner so we take a look at what New York has done in the off season too help win another division title and try and get past the 1st round of playoffs. Mafia knows they need help hitting left handed pitching so they went and took 1B Daniel Roberts and IF Tony Wright off of rule 5 from Maple Marauders both played in AA last season but will be in spring training this year trying to win a roster spot. Another rule 5 pick was right handed MR Tomás Menéndez from So Cal Republic AA team. 31 year old Menendez is 6' 7" and throws 99mph so he could be a nice fit in New York's bullpen. One other mention is RF Holden Adams who's been in Mafia's AAA most of last season is also looking stay in the big's in 2014.

                                              New York in 2013 draft took 6 pitchers in a row and their 1st two seem like a lock to make the pro's. #1 pick 19 year old left handed Masahide Memoto from Japan league who lead the league in wins this past year going 17-4, some think his control can be something special. #2 pick 22yro right handed Woody Owen has a cannon for a arm and his best pitch by far is his fastball, if Owen can work hard on his control he could be a dangerous pitcher.

                                              When we get into the season will report on the other picks and players that shine.