Inaugural Hall Of Fame Class

April 26, 2011 - It is with great honor and respect that the Miami-Dade Mets announce the inaugural class of the Miami-Dade Mets Hall Of Fame.  The players were chosen on a number of factors including statistics, longevity and most of all, impact on the Miami-Dade Mets, its franchise and its history.  The inaugural class is made up of three distinctly different individuals, but at the same time three individuals with one similar passion, baseball.

The Miami-Dade Mets are honored to announce Dean Cosme, Rolando Gonzalez and Elis Rodriguez are the inaugural class of the Miami-Dade Mets Hall Of Fame.  No three players had more of an impact on the Miami-Dade Mets than Dean, Roly and Elis.  Check out more on the Hall Of Fame Page.

Farewell To An Amazin' Era

March 20, 2007 - Well this isn't the way I had envisioned this in my mind, but I didn't have much of a choice.  For the better part of the last two months I haven't had a chance to update the site to finalize the end of the FALL 2006 season or update the readers of this site to the latest happenings of the Miami-Dade Mets.  So I will be getting to that soon.  It may not be as soon as I want it to be but it will be soon. 

First things first, the FALL 2006 became the final season for the Miami-Dade Mets for more reasons than one.  The team in the latest phase, had run it's course.  The amazing amount of tension that permeated the team throughout the season was incredibly thick and unhealthy.  The entire season was played as thought the bottom would fall out at any time.  Because of that, there were going to be wholesale changes had the team continued into the SPRING 2007 season.  Additionally, as the season progressed, it was evident that change was necessary.  From defensive woes, to offensive lapses to personality conflicts.  It was all there.  Those things didn't lead to the tension.  Other, more personal things led to the tension. 

The final reason for the FALL 2006 season being the last one for the Miami-Dade Mets is that my new wife and I have decided, after many long and arduous hours of thought and perspective, to move to Houston, Texas this Spring thus bringing my retirement from the South Florida Baseball League retroactive to the end of the FALL 2006 season. 

This announcement brings to an end an incredible era in my life that I will cherish deeply for as long as I live.  After 15 years and 29 seasons, I've had a long baseball journey. I've been there since the beginning of the SFBL and three years after its inception I came to join the ranks of management by taking over the Miami Twins.  After 22 seasons it never became old to start a new season with the anticipation of a championship and the desire to show what you still have each and every Sunday. 

Over the years I've had the pleasure to play with some of the most talented players to pass thru the SFBL.  I would like to thank all the players that have played for me throughout the years.  Without you, there would never have been any Miami Twins, Miami Mets, Kendall Mets or Miami-Dade Mets. 

To Rolando Gonzalez, you are an amazingly gifted player.  Your intensity was always there and you made sure everyone was there with you. 

To Elis Rodriguez, you brought with you unmistakable swagger and confidence.  Your leadership was unquestioned and your friendship is valued.

To Sal Trancucci, Fred Krochmal, Ken Mende, Miguel Montilla, Rick Martinez, Phil Laufman, Javier Mariscal, Miguel Ramos, Anwar Lopez, Ihosvanny Garciga, Luis Soto, Carlos Ruiz, Jose Melendez, Ruben Castillo, Cedric Bess, Eddie Hernandez, Rich Alvarez, Humberto Marroquin, Jose Martinez, Michael Pichardo (Championship Winning Pitcher), Carlos Yedo, Enrique Tamayo, Joe Ramirez (Championship Winning Hit), Russ Brick, and Bengie Seda.  All of you hold a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten.

To those who I did not mention, your service to my teams has been invaluable.  Almost every Sunday for 11 1/2 years you all gave your time to me to play a child's game that will forever remind us of what it was like to be kids on the sandlot.  I cannot be more appreciative.

Many of you have been there for just one season.  Many of you have been there for many seasons and have enjoyed success along with struggle.  Many of you were the main cogs in my lineups week in and week out.  Without any of you our legacy would not have taken place.  Until we meet on the field of dreams once again, I humbly thank you.