Date: Monday, June 17th, 2013
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Long Island Sports Hub
165 Eileen Way Syosset, NY
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NEW YORK YANKEES
COACHING STAFF
MAJOR LEAGUE COACHES INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOP
KEVIN LONG TONY PENA LARRY ROTHSCHILD MICK KELLEHER ROB THOMSON
Hitting Catching Pitching Infield Outfiled
JUNE 17th
6pm - 9pm
LI Sports Hub
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For Ages 10-18 years of Age. You will have the luxury of working with any of these All-Star Coaches in a spacious 55,000 sq. ft. turf facility. Each instructional group will have their own private turf field to maximize their baseball learning experience. Due to the popularity of this program you will have to register for one program. Seperate registration and fee applies for additional session(s). THIS WILL BE A HANDS ON BASEBALL WORKING ENVIRONMENT. PLAYERS ARE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE & GAME EQUIPMENT. *Limited Enrollment, No Refunds, Visa/MC Credit Cards Accepted, Pre-registration ONLY. All paid participants will have an autograph opportunity with their NY Yankee Coach.
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165 Eileen Way
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Sept. 2012
SENIOR TIGER CATCHER "BJ' LOPEZ HAD AN EXCITING YEAR. After Winning the NYC PSAL High School Championship. He went on to win the PSAL Triple Crown.
To add to his baseball accomplishments, the first Tigers Tournament of the Summer, "BJ" was recognized by Diamondback Scout, Todd Donovan. Donovan followed "BJ” to the MLB Scouting Bureau Invited Player Workout at Glen Cove City Field (Glen Cove, NY)) held by Scouting Supervisor, Pat Shortt.
Shortly, after that "BJ" was offered a contract and signing bonus as a free agent.
"BJ" has concluded his summer season with the DBacks and was then invited to instructional camp where the organizations prospects continue to improve on their skill sets for the remainder of the fall season.
June 5, 2012
THE LONG ISLAND TIGERS WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING TIGERS ALUMNI.
These players developed in the Tigers Program through their Junior and Senior Years in High School.
Currently, both are participating in the NCAA Regional’s at LSU.
WILLIE CARMONA
3rd Baseman
SUNY Stony Brook U.
368th Pick
11th Round
Philadelphia Phillies
PATRICK CANTWELL
Catcher
SUNY Stony Brook U.
123rd Pick
3rd Round
Texas Rangers
ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR LONG ISLAND TIGERS
2012 1ST PLACE
ALL AMERICAN BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
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17U TIGERS -PERUCCI
Long Island (Flushing) Tigers,
Don Cooper
becomes interim
Manager of Chicago White Sox
CHICAGO -- A contract extension for White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper became official on Tuesday afternoon with the announcement of a new four-year deal that preceded a two-game stint as interim manager in place of Ozzie Guillen.
Cooper is finishing his ninth full season and 10th overall as Chicago's pitching coach, having begun the task on July 22, 2002. He has worked under managers Jerry Manuel and Guillen, and soon will be practicing his craft for a third.
With Guillen released from his contract after Monday's 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays and bench coach Joey Cora apparently heading to the Marlins with Guillen, Cooper will run the show over the final two days. While Cooper is ecstatic to continue being in charge of the White Sox pitchers, there's a part of the 55-year-old native New Yorker that believes he could handle the bump up to the next level as the man in charge of a whole team.
"I've said this before: it's something I think I could do," Cooper told MLB.com on Tuesday afternoon. "Obviously, other than me managing winter ball, there's not a lot on my resume, but I believe I can do it.
"Being a pitching coach has always been my passion. But managing does intrigue me. You kind of daydream a bit."
There has been no talk between Cooper and general manager Ken Williams and/or chairman Jerry Reinsdorf concerning the managerial opening. Cooper believes handling the job is about more than Xs and Os or knowing when to bunt, when to steal or when to put on a hit-and-run. It's about handling individuals.
"You are creating a direction, or a feel," said Cooper. "I think it's about leading, and that's something I'm qualified to do. I'm curious, but I think they have something in mind."
Interest in the managerial opening created by Guillen's departure is nothing more than that on Cooper's part. He's not campaigning but simply expressing his confidence -- the sort of strength he has exhibited in leading the pitchers on the South Side over the past decade.
His enthusiasm in relation to the White Sox commitment is tempered by the departure of Guillen and much of the rest of the coaching staff that has been together for the better part of eight years.
"I couldn't be happier that my relationship with the White Sox, which has been so unbelievably fortunate for me starting 26 years ago, continues," Cooper said. "Don't get me wrong, this comes in the midst of some real sadness.
"Eight years together, that's a pretty significant chunk of a person's life, let alone career. I'm appreciative of the opportunity I had to work with [Guillen] for eight years in the clubhouse, eight years in the dugout, eight years on the planes and eight years in the hotels.
"But when something ends, something also begins. It's a new beginning for everyone. Personally, I will remember all the good stuff we went through. I'd like to think as time goes by, everyone will think about how lucky we all were and how much fun we did have."
First-base coach Harold Baines also had his contract extended, as announced on Tuesday, with Williams happy to have both return.
"Well, the pitching has been as consistent over the last decade from the best teams in baseball and that's a testament to our scouting department, to our player development department, to Don Cooper, directly in his direction," said Williams, who also has assistant hitting coach Mike Gellinger as interim bench coach for the final two games. "It's something that's well deserved and I'm happy, thrilled to know that he's going to be on board here for the next four years.
"Harold, same thing. Solid, professional and will take a greater role in the next coaching staff that's put together."
During the past offseason, when the White Sox denied the Yankees a chance to talk to Cooper about their pitching coach vacancy, Cooper had to briefly wonder about his future as the last year of his previous contract approached. Cooper doesn't want to talk about anything from the past, focusing instead on staying part of a family he has known for three decades.
Over that time, Cooper has helped turn pitchers such as Jose Contreras, Esteban Loaiza, Matt Thornton and John Danks -- to name just a few -- into viable forces. His focus won't change with the new deal.
"My job is about taking care of pitching, where the manager doesn't have to worry about pitching. He can focus on anything else he wants," Cooper said. "That's what I shoot for, making it a solid entity.
"White Sox pitching is the only place I know. We've done an incredible job for the last 10 years, and I want to keep it going. You ask if I'm happy to be back? Well, I never left and I feel awfully fortunate."
Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Being Ozzie Guillen, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
TIGERS PITCHERS BRENDAN SPAGNUOLO (Chaminade HS '14) AND BRYCE KELLER (Schrieber HS '13) WERE SELECTED TO THE UNDER ARMOUR TEAM ONE FUTURES TEAM.
THEY WILL BE PARTICPATING IN THE TEAM ONE FUTURES SHOWCASE GAME OCT. 1ST @ ROGER DEAN STADIUM (JUPITER, FL) AMONGST OTHER TOP PLAYERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.
GO TIGERS!
Team One Futures Showcase
Check out the Team One Showcase report card:
51 players from Team One Showcases have been selected in the first ten overall picks of the draft
155 players from Team One Showcases have been selected in the first round of the draft
215 players from Team One Showcases have played Major League Baseball
500 players from Team One Showcases have played in the College World Series
1,335 players from Team One Showcases have gone on to play pro baseball
2,107 players from Team One Showcases have been selected in the draft
Roy Halladay, Brian Roberts, Prince Fielder, Justin Verlander, Orlando Hudson, B.J. Upton, Pat Burrell, Jeff Franceour, Ryan Braun, Troy Tulowitzski, Josh Hamilton, Chris B. Young
Congratualtions to Long Island Tigers Brendan Spagnuolo (2014 grad Chaminade HS, 16u Tigers, RHP/SS) -
BRENDAN has been selected to the 15u Team USA North Atlantic Team.
The event will be held Sept. 9-11, 2011, and will be held at the USA Baseball National Training Complex and adjoining Thomas Brooks Park in Cary, N.C.
"Brendan is an exceptional well rounded athlete, and his baseball talents were easily recognized by NTIS Team USA Scouts. He has the complete make-up of an outstanding ball player", says Coach Goldstein.
You can follow Brendan and the 15u Team USA North Atlantic Team at www.usabaseball.com
2010 Draft and Player Updates
It is with great honor and pride that the Long Island Tigers celebrate the Major League Drafting of four Tiger Alumni::
- Robert Haney SS 678th pick by the San Francisco Giants - from U South Carolina Columbia.
- Sean Nolin LHP (Seaford High School) 186th by the Toronto Blue Jays from San Jacinto College North
- Stephen McQuail 2B 906th pick by the Toronto Blue Jay from Canisius Col
- Justin Echavarria Catcher 1204 pick by the San Diego Padres from Stony Brook University
- Henry Dunn LF 1500 pick by the Cleveland Indians from Binghamton University
" The Flushing Tigers played a major part of my development as a player, scout and baseball executive. It's tradition continues with the Long Island Tigers and I would recommend this organization to all interested parents and players."
Omar Minaya (Tiger Alumni '77)
Former General Manager
New York Mets
"Ike,
It’s been a long time since we played together but they were great times. I totally agree with your comments about Warren and Russ. They were two coaches that really brought us to the next level and made us better persons. The history of the Tigers is long and storied and it is great to see you continue that heritage of developing young athletes. "
Matt Willman (Tiger Alumni '82)
Hart Schaffner Marx
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