For many of us the arrival of November does not give us joy.  The traditional baseball powers in the United States, Japan, Korea and even Europe have ended their season.  Waiting the four months or so until spring training begins seems like an eternity.  Football does not fill the void for many of us.. That said, there is no need to fall into a state of morose.  Baseball continues in Cuba, Australia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico [...]

Mets first base prospect Ike Davis kicked off the AFL season in grand fashion as Surprise Rafters routed Peo Javelinas Peo Javelinas 17-4. Davis impressed a host of Mets brass that were all on hand to watch the Arizona native go 4-6 at the plate including two doubles and a mammoth grand slam homerun. Davis has six RBI’s in the game. According to Adam Rubin, among the Mets in attendance were GM Omar Minaya, assistant GM [...]