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Welcome to the New Home of the West Roxbury Devils
Welcome to the home of the West Roxbury chapter of the Yawkey League of Boston, West Roxbury Devils. Last season the team parted ways with five year sponsor Avi Nelson. We have taken on local sponsoships. Last year sponsors include Jay McHugh Real Estate, Boston Elks #10, Phil's Barber Shop, Deno's Pizza, Atlas True Value Hardware, McDonnell Plumbing & Heating Inc., Boston City Councilor John Tobin, William J. Gormley Funeral Home and the Corrib Pub & Restaurant. Sponsors are being accepted right now for the 2003 Season.
The site has a new feel to it this season. The site is in a league format. This will allow for viewers to get a feel for the YBL as well as the WR Broncos. To get information strictly on the West Roxbury franchise follow the team link located in the Dan Tarpey Division of the site. The official YBL website can be found in the links section. Check back often for more updates and up to the minute news from the team and the YBL.
The West Roxbury Broncos have a short but storied past. Brian Flynn (1995-1996) took over the failing Brannelly's franchise in 1995. After two years of competition in the YBL he packed his bags and headed off for the Boston Park League. Brian left the team in the hands of Paul Yates (1995-2002). Paul went out and secured Avi Nelson (1997-2001) as our sponsor, hence the West Roxbury Avi Nelson Club. For three years the team struggled mightily under Yatesy. Players were changing every game and for the most part all the local talent in West Roxbury was playing in the Park League.
Then in the 1999 season it all started to come together. The team made the playoffs for the first time, but was quickly ushered out by T's Pub of Allston in a 3 game sweep. The team underwent a little more change in 2000 as Yatesy handed the keys to the castle to Brian Hayes (1999-2002) and Mike Ryan (1996-2002). During 2000 the team challenged for the top spot in the Tarpey Conference into the last week of the season. The team squared off against the Brighton Lincoln Sox in the first round of the playoffs, but lost the deciding game of the best-of-five series.
The 2001 season started off with a couple of losses, one minor (Massi Coe 1999-2000) and one major (John Griffith 1998-2000). Through key local additions, breakout seasons, a no-hitter by Gregg Rockwell (1998-2002) and comeback stories, the WR team again challanged for the top seed in the Tarpey Conference in 2001. WR drew The McKay Club of Dorchester in the first round of the 2001 Season Playoffs in what would become a series for the ages. Sandwiched bewtween two 10 inning gems, the series went to the McKay Club in the deciding game on a tenth inning walkoff single. Many hearts were left on the field in this series.
2002 has been dealt a few surprises of it's own already without having begun. The team has parted ways with longtime sponsor, Boston Baseball legend and a great all-around guy Avi Nelson. Thank you for everything Avi. Coach Hayes has handed his keys over to Sean Tynan (1995-2002) because of impending marriage. Mike and Sean were able to get a uniform sponsor with the help of Phil Davies (1996, 1999-2002). The Broncos Baseball Developmental Organization has sponsored our new uniforms, the West Roxbury Broncos.
The 2002 WR Jay McHugh Broncos finished up their season Friday August 23 at Ronan Park in Dorchester. The team lost on a walk-off squeeze bunt in the bottom of the 8th Inning to South Boston in Game 5 of the Second Round of the YBL Playoffs, best of five series.
The 2002 WR team captured the Tarpey Division crown in the regular season with a record of 17-12-3 and secured the #3 seed in the playoffs. The Broncos swept the McKay Club of Dorchester 3-0 in the First Round of the playoffs. The Broncos battled South Boston into extra innngs of the deciding game before losing on a walk-off sqeeze play.
WR sent 5 players and a coach to the 2002 All Star Classic at Fenway Park as well. CF Dave Sheehan, C Mike Ryan, 1B Phil Davies, 2B Robbie Lepardo, SS Ryan Carey and Manager Sean Tynan.
Thunderstruck by ACDC
Leprado Names To All-MASCAC Second Team
Congratulations to WR Broncos 2B Robbie Lepardo who was named to the All MASCAC Second Team.
WR Broncos 2003 Boosters
This is a list of the WR Broncos 2003 Boosters. So far boosters would be those who participated in our 1st Annual 50/50 Raffle. Thanks to all.
Gold Sponsors - $75+ Donation
Michelle Jewell
Silver Sponsors - $50 Donation
The Brown School
Joe Gaffey
Dr. I.N.C.
Mark Lewis
Dave Sheehan
M. Szathmary
Mike Twomey
Bronze Sponsors - $25 Donation
Jim Aahern
Abe Auto Repair
Carlos Alberto
The Alfonso Family
Jack Amidon
Philip Arsenault
Philip S Arsenault
Stephen Arsenault
Jack Becker
Matt Becker
Sinead Bonner
Dan Brown
Dave Brown
Julie Brown
Pat Cambell
Jeff (Vinnie) Carrio
The Carrio Family
Ryan Cassidy
Jeanie Clark
Colleen Connolly
James Connolly
Joe Costantino
Mike Cotoia
Susan Dalton
Dermot + Mike Daly
Tom Davern
Phil & Pam Davies
Matt DiGeronimo
Jim Drury
Joe Duggan
Chuck Eberl
Karen Egersheim
The Elks # 10
Brian Farrell
Deb Feeley
Tom Feeley
Gavin Flanagan
The Flanagan Family
Georgia Gould
Elizabeth Grace
Keith Hampe
Lauren Harris
Matt Hines
Jim Hobello
The Ingram Family
Asa Kaufman
Marion Kelly
Nick King
Doug Koenig
Darren Levie
Aaron Lewis
Bernie Logue
Robyn Lorusso
Dottie Luce
Jennifer Luscomb
Monica Lynch
Bobby Lyon
Anthony Maida
Marzo
Katie McAnulty
Elizabeth McDonnell
Kate McDonnell
Mary Beth McDonnell
Melissa McDonnell
Tim McElaney
David McKay
Mark McKeown
Jason Miklis
The Morley Family
Joe O'Hara
The Paquette Family
D. Rams
Bud Rockwell
Jean Rockwell
Tara Ross
Kathleen Ryan
Kelly Ryan
Mike Ryan Jr.
Mike Ryan Sr.
Terri Sheehan
Tom Sheehan
Tina Sousa
Susan Sprissler
Dara Such
Danny Szathmary
Denise Szathmary
Kim Szathmary
Steve Szathmary
Joe Terrio
Anna Tynan
Brian Tynan
John Tynan
Kelly Ann Tynan
Sean Tynan
Rob & Katie Village Manor Bartenders
Chris Walsh
Erin Walsh
Ramona Wasylen
Dan Whoriskey
Tom Whoriskey
WR To Lose All Stars, Coach
The Broncos have been dealt three key losses this off season. All Star OF's Cliff Soukup & Brian Farrell and Coach Don Hayes have both hung up their cleats in the YBL.
Cliff was an original Avi Nelson player from when Paul Yates took the team over from Brian Flynn. Cliff was an All Star and played the outfield with no regard for his body what-so-ever. Kooter's defense, leadership and after game activities will be missed.
Farrell, an All Star with the Flynn Club, came out of retirement after several years off and was an everyday starter in LF for the Broncos. He batted over .300 and he will be hard to replace this upcoming season.
Coach Don Hayes also is stepping down. After 2 + seasons with the Broncos "Beecho" is calling it quits. Don came on board as a coach when Brian Hayes took over the team from Paul Yates and stayed on with the current staff for 1 season.
2003 YBL Standings
Tarpey Conference
Team W L T Pts.
South Boston 1 0 0 2
West Roxbury
McKay
Savin Hill
East Boston
Hyde Park
Al Thomas
Stewart Conference
Somerville 0 1 0 0
Twins
T's
Braves
Sox
Brookline
South End
Three Broncos Win Silver Slugger Awards
Three members of the 2002 West Roxbury Broncos have won Silver Slugger Awards. 1B Phil Davies, 2B Robbie Lepardo and SS Ryan Carey all won at their respective positions. They will be honored and have their awards presented to them at the 2003 YBL Banquet happening Saturday June 7 at the IBEW Hall in Dorchester. Tickets can be purchased through Coaches Ryan and Tynan.
Here is the complete list of winners:
SILVER SLUGGER
p- Don King, EB
c- Kevin Doyle, Som
1b- Phil Davies, WR
2b(tie)- Rob Lepardo, WR & Josh Frias, Brook
3b- Marc DesRoches, Som
ss(tie)- Ryan Carey, WR & David Scioli, Som
lf- Corey Scafidi, Twins
cf- Shawn Hurlihy, McKay
rf(tie)- Isai Toledano, SE & Tamayo Manzanillio, SH
dh- Dan Duggan, Sox
GOLD GLOVE
p- Don King, EB
c- Kevin Doyle, Som
1b- Tim Lucey, Althomas
2b- Kevin White, Som
3b- Marc DesRoches, Som
ss- David Scioli, Som
lf- Corey Scafidi, Twins
cf- Shawn Hurlihy, Mckay
rf- Paul Grammer, SB
CY YOUNG
Derek Bates, SOMERVILLE
MVP
Marc DesRoches, SOMERVILLE
WR Broncos Name 2002 All Stars
On Monday August 5 the WR Broncos voted C Mike Ryan, 1B Phil Davies, 2B Robbie Lepardo, SS Ryan Carey, and CF Dave Sheehan to the All Star Game. Sean Tynan was also names 3B Coach for the game. They will be playing for the Stewart Division at the YBL Summer Classic to be held Tuesday August 13 at historic Fenway Park at 10 AM. This marks the first time a father and son have played at the All Star Game together in the YBL. Conratulations to all six!
Tickets can be purchased day of the game at Fenway Park.
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