New York's Finest Baseball Club

Photo above was taken by Jay Drowns of the Sporting News for the July 2, 2007 Issue "Celebrating America's Games" Pick up an issue at your local newsstand or visit www.sportingnews.com .

New York's Finest baseball Club which has a Non for profit status, consists of 30 New York City Police Officers who work in various communities throughout the city. NY Finest Baseball members come together as does a family, where there is no rank on the field. We are a tight knit Bunch with one common goal. To enjoy ourselves playing the sport we love and helping others anyway we can. In the past we have traveled to various states and countries. We have played other Departments such as Houston, Chicago, Las Vegas Metro, Los Angeles, San Diego, Tucson, Columbus Ohio, and other various police and Fire departments across the country.

In, 2008 New York's Finest Baseball Club will participate in two local amateur Men's Baseball Leagues. During the week the team could be found on the ball field at the Parade Grounds in Prospect Park where the team participates in the Parade Ground League (PGL). On weekends, NY Finest will participate in the New York Metro Baseball League (NYCMBL). NY Finest will use Poly Tech University's Baseball Diamond at Floyd Bennett Field also in Brooklyn . Floyd Bennett field complex houses the NYPD Drivers Training Unit as well as the NYPD Aviation unit.

The Team has big plans in 2008. Besides playing locally, NY Finest will participate in Several Charity Events and National Tournaments. The Team will travel to Miami, Florida in Late March for spring training playing Teams such as Coral Gables Police Department and Miami Police Department. June 20th the team will head north to Glens Falls, NY to play the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the CBL. We Will Host our 4thAnnual Anthony Vazquez Memorial Tournament in New York City July 23-26, where Police a Fire Department Teams from across the country will attend. New York's Finest also have plans on attending the 2008 Western States Games in Boise Idaho as well as the Columbus Ohio Public Safety Tournament in September. The team is also working on a free children's baseball clinic during the summer. We can't forget the big rivalry game vs. FDNY at Keyspan Park August 8, where New York's Finest and Bravest square off each summer. The 2008 New York's Finest Baseball Journal will be given out prior to the game. This year there will be a Firework display following the game.

Anyone interested in being an official sponsor of the NY Finest Baseball Club can visit the Donation Page where you could donate to the team or purchase an ad in the 2008 journal through Pay Pal or call (212) 414 -7743 for more information. Be sure to visit the team store as new NY Finest Baseball items become available.

Finest Pay Tribute To Armed Forces

May 25, 2008 - NY Finest Baseball (19-2, 13-0 NYCMBL) returns home from the NABA Atlantic City Memorial Tournament runners up. NY Finest Lost to The Colonie Knights 8-3 in the AA Championship game. As seen in the photo above the Team was sporting camouflage uniforms to pay tribute to all the men and women of the armed forces on Memorial Day. New York's Finest went 3-1 during pool play. After losing 5-3 to the Colonie Knights in game one ( which snapped a 16 game winning streak) the Finest got back on track winning three straight games. NY Finest defeated fellow NYCMBL members Nassau Yankees 6-1, The Bronx Astros 9-8, and the Charlotte Astros (North Carolina) 9-4. This was the first appearance in a NABA Tournament for New York's Finest. NY Finest will look forward to the next NABA tournament.

NYCMBL AA Brooklyn/Queens Division Standings (July 1, 2008)
Team	Record	Win %	GB	Home	Away	RF	RA	Last 10	Streak
New York's Finest	20-3	.870	-	8-2	12-1	224	79	7-3	Won 3
Nassau Yankees	16-4-1	.786	2.5	8-1	8-3-1	125	66	8-2	Lost 1
College Point Clippers	11-8-1	xxx	8	6-3-1	5-5	115	83	7-3	Lost 2
NY/LI Rough Riders	7-11-1	.395	10.5	5-5	2-6-1	80	119	4-6	Won 1
Gotham A's	7-15	.318	12.5	3-8	4-7	78	170	5-5	Lost 1
Elmjack Dodgers	6-14	.300	12.5	4-6	2-8	118	118	3-7	Won 1

NY Finest baseball Club is a proud member of the National Police and Fire Baseball Congress.

Next Games

The 9th Annual NYPD/FDNY Charity Baseball Game will be Friday August 8, 2008 6:45 PM at Keyspan Park in Coney Island, NY. After the game there will be a Firework Show. Tickets are on sale now. Adults are $ 10.00 and children 6 years or younger will be admitted free. Click on the logo for additional information.

August 8th vs. FDNY at Keyspan Park. Tickets are on sale now below.

Tickets $10.00 each through Pay Pal.

The 2008 Anthony Vasquez Memorial Police/Fire baseball Tournament in NYC is July 22-24. Teams such as LAPD, Columbus Ohio PD, FDNY, NY State Troopers, NY State Court Officers, and other Law Enforcement and Fire Department Teams expected to attend. Special Thanks to Felix Palao
Manager of the New York Rebels Baseball Club, who designed the above logo.

New York's Finest Baseball Club would like to announce that Police Officers Quarterly will make a Special Edition Magazine for the Team. POQ is one of New York's Finest Baseball biggest supporters. The Team is Honored in having the support of this fine organization. The Law Enforcement oriented magazine can be found in your command or you could visit their website by following this Link. More information coming soon.

Celebrity Softball Challenge

July 11, 2008-
The Game this year takes place from 7:00 to 9:30pm at KeySpan Park, in Brooklyn, New York. This year's event will raise money for the NYPD and the FDNY charitable foundations. SPP Sports will also be coordinating with various corporations to secure VIP tickets for the local children's hospitals.

Fans will enjoy a star-studded celebrity game, and for those not able to enjoy the game in person - a 30-minute TV special will air on Sports Net New York. Dates of the telecast will be: Wednesday, July 16th , 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 19th, 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 20th, 12:30 p.m.

Softball Challenge 2008 will kick-off with a Home Run Hitting Contest for Kids, followed by the game. Featured entertainment will include; the New York Knicks and Nets hip hop dancers; our celebrity musical guest "Jazz"; as well as our Lucky Ticket Contests featured throughout the Game, offering tickets to an exclusive private autograph session with all the players immediately following the game as prizes. Fun for everyone in guaranteed. Follow the link for more information.

Tues July 8, 2008 vs. Twins at Parade Grounds at 7:30 PM (PGL)

Sun July 13, 2008 vs. NY/LI Rough Riders at Floyd Bennett Field at 10:00 AM (NYCMBL DH)

Tues July 15, 2008 vs. NY Giants at Parade Grounds at 7:30 PM (PGL)

Sun July 20, 2008 vs. NY Dinosaurs at Floyd Bennett Field at 11:00 AM (NYCMBL DH)

Remaining NYCMBL League Games (9)

Sun July 13 vs. NY/LI Rough Riders (2) (7-11-1)

Sun July 20 vs. NY Dinosaurs (2) (3-16-1)

Sun July 27 vs. Latin Flavor (2) (19-5)

Sat August 2 vs. Gotham A's (2) (7-15)

Sat August 9 vs. Nassau Yankees (1) (16-4-1)

Dugouts at Floyd Bennett Field under construction

NY Finest has created a Floyd Bennett Field Fund Drive. The Team is trying to raise funds to add a scoreboard, dugouts, batting cages and other upgrades to Floyd Bennett Field. See the progress the Team has made cleaning up the field and see how close the Finest are to reaching its goal. The above picture is of the first stage of the new dugouts being built.

Jones Sets Finest Homerun Mark

Lee Jones

June 14, 2008-
Lee Jones crushes his ninth homerun of the season and homered in five consecutive games which are both New York's Finest Records. Lee topped the previous season's best of eight which was held by Dave Mischo and Ruben Cardona. Jones also set a record of hitting a homerun in five consecutive games. He hit six Homeruns during that unprecedented display of power. It is no surprise Jones is putting up big power numbers. He is the only member in New York's Finest Baseball History with 40 or more career Homers. He has hit six or more in a season four times. Big old # 42 is putting up a MVP season and is showing why he is New York's Finest' Co-Captain.

Vazquez Named to Manage NYCMBL All-Stars
June 28, 2008- New York's Finest President Jose Vazquez was named to manage the NYCMBL Brooklyn/Queens Division AA All-Star Team July 6th at Richmond County Ballpark Home of the Staten Island Yankees. Vazquez led the Finest to a league best 20-3 record scoring 223 runs and only surrendering 79. Vazquez received the honor in his first year in the NYCMBL.

New York's Finest to Host High School Showcase

On Friday July 11, 2008 New York's Finest Baseball Club will host a free high school baseball showcase at Floyd Bennett Field. The Blue-Grey Classic will showcase high school juniors and seniors in the New York City area. A number of college and pro scouts will be on hand to evaluate the future prospects at the free event. Call 508-376-1250 or visit www.bluegreyclassic.com for registration and more information . All players must register and must receive a conformation in order to tryout. You will be assigned a report time and an identification number.

Toronto Blue Jays Hitting Instructor leaves Gift for Finest

June 5- Gary Denbo, The Toronto Blue Jay Hitting Coach donated six dozen baseballs to the Finest after the 3 game series with the Yankees concluded. NY Finest would like to thank him and the Blue Jays for the nice gesture.

New York's Finest Baseball Club is now excepting donations through Pay Pal.