Another great season in the books. Thank you to all our fans for following us this year! Our next season will be even better. Here's a recap of the awards handed out at the team awards night. Keith Barrell was also inducted to the Goodfellas Hall of Fame. 

Moment of the Year: Mark LeMorta – 3 run walk off home run vs Sun Devils

Most Improved: Bill Pulver

100% Award: Phil Sidoti

Golden Spikes Awards: Brendan Clemens

Comeback Player of The Year: Brian Hoffmann

Mr. Consistent 2014: Tom Conlin

2014 Clutch Performer of The Year: Mark LeMorta

2014 CY-YOUNG Award: John Pulver

Rookie of The Year: Joe Amiccuci

Sub of The Year: Andrew Dorr

Sinatra Award: Matt Grill

Mr. Reliable: Scott Matheson 

Mr. Dependable: Eugene Corcione 

Paisan Award: Mike Corcione

Fan of The Year: Ryan Windelspecht

"K" Yourself Award: Dan Ciampino

U IS Award: Ryan Williams 

Defensive Player of The Year: Jeff Brown 

Offensive Player of The Year: Mark LeMorta

Team MVP: Mark LeMorta

2014 Triple Crown Winner: Mark LeMorta 

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee: Keith Barrell 

Goodfellas center fielder, Mark LeMorta, signed a 14 year deal keeping him with the Fellas until 2028. After intense discussions, the fellas were also able to sign Jeff Brown, Joe Amiccuci and Bill Pulver to one year deals. These three additions give the Fellas additional power in the lineup. 

11.24.13 -  The Goodfellas held their annual awards night to recognize the team's achievements in 2013, which included their first title in franchise history. The Goodfellas also inducted Kevin Clemens into the prestigious Goodfellas Hall of Fame. There wasn't a dry eye in the place after Kevin accepted his award. Prior to the Hall Of Fame Ceremony, Brendan Clemens presented Coach Phil Sidoti with a special award, honoring his managerial contributions and tagging him the 2013 Manager of the Year. Below is a recap of the rewards distributed tonight.

*2013 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE* - Kevin Clemens

100% Award – Phil Sidoti

Most Improved-  Matt Grill

CY-Young Award-  John Pulver

Moment of the Year- Dan Ciampino (Mound visit during title game)

Comeback Player of the Year-  Matt Grill

Mr. Consistent 2013- Dan Ciampino

Golden Spikes Award – Brendan Clemens

Clutch Performer of The Year-  Mark LeMorta

Rookie of the Year-John Pulver

Mr. September (Playoff MVP) – Mark LeMorta

Wounded Warrior Award- Billy Ferris

"Sub" of the Year- Bill Pulver

Paisan Award – Mike Corcione

Silver Slugger – Ryan Williams

Batting Title – Mark LeMorta (.583 Batting Average)

U IS Award- Brian Hoffman

Defensive Player of the Year- Keith Barrell

Batting Title – Mark LeMorta (.583 Batting Average)

Offensive Player of the Year- Ryan Williams

Team MVP – John Pulver

2013 CHAMPIONS

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Big hitting and great defense and pitching lead Fellas to first title in franchise history 

9.4.13- Fresh off their big victory last week in the playoffs, the Fellas were one win away from clinching their first championship in franchise history. It was a packed crowd at the Field of Dreams, with many friends, family and even former Goodfellas in attendance to witness the Goodfellas attempt at making history. The Fellas faced Complete Lawn Care, a team they had beaten just 2 weeks ago 7-0 and lost to in the 2013 season opener. The Fellas, who have been on an offensive tear lately, had to keep the momentum going to finish the season on the top. Before the Fellas took the field, Phil Sidoti & Ryan Williams gave an emotional pre game speech and Mark LeMorta led the “DO WORK” send off as the Fellas ran onto the field in search of their first title. During Williams’s portion of the speech, it was somewhat difficult to understand what he was saying, probably due to the massive amount of chewing tobacco in his mouth.  
 

The Fellas struck first by scoring 1 run in the bottom of the first fueled by Mark LeMorta’s base hit and Ryan Williams monster RBI triple. LeMorta was seen grabbing his junk before stepping into the box, a possible sign that he is still not fully healed from his injury 2 weeks ago. When he went back to the bench, fans in the stands have reported that LeMorta put some ice cubes down his pants to potentially help with the swelling (bulge was due to swelling and by no means a representation of the size of the LeMorta Jack Hammer at full health).

In the second, the Fellas took one big step towards clinching the title by scoring 10 runs. Brian Hoffman and Mike Corcione led off with back to back singles and Hoffman would score on Keith Barrells’ RBI double. Mike Corcione (like a gazelle) advanced to third on aggressive base running and would score, along with Barrell, on Bill Pulver’s2 run single. John Pulver then added a base hit followed by an RBI double from Phil Sidoti. Mark LeMorta then hit a frozen rope 2 run double and Ryan Williams continued his hot hitting with an RBI single. Dan Ciampino then hit a sac fly followed by an RBI single from Brian Hoffman and big RBI triple by Mike Corcione. Keith Barrell concluded the scoring with an RBI single. The Fellas were now up 11-0 going into the third and appeared to be on their way.
 

Defensively the Fellas looked solid, with tremendous plays all round. Defensive standouts included Ryan Williams who made 2 highlight reel plays and Phil Sidoti who made great plays at first base. Kieth Barrell and Bill Pulver also synced up to make a big play and threw a runner out at third. It was one of the first plays of the game, and a big out to set the tone. Barrell threw the ball so hard, that Ryan Williams may need to “switch hands” when he gets home.  However, in the fifth, Complete Lawn Care would score 5 runs but the Fellas answered right back with 4 runs. John Pulver hit a triple and would score on Brendan Clemen’s SAC FLY. Sidoti would draw walk followed by a base hit from LeMorta and Williams would add an RBI double. Dan Ciampino then hit a 2 run single to now put the Fellas up 15-7. 

The Fellas were on pace to mercy Complete Lawn Care and added another 4 runs to completely seal the deal in the 4^th. Mike Corcione got it started with a base hit and Pat Loftus, who went into the game for Keith Barrell, hit a double. Bill Pulver then hit a SAC FLY and John Pulver added an RBI single. Phil Sidoti & Mark LeMorta would then add back to back RBI doubles to put the Fellas up 19-7, which would be enough to mercy Complete Lawn Care and lead the Fellas to their first championship in franchise victory.  Coach Phil Sidoti was voted MVP of the championship game.
 

Covered in champagne and taking pictures with Frank Rogers, Commissioner of the league, Coach Phil Sidoti expressed his jubilation. “We finally did it, got our first title. I am proud of these guys, each and every one of them”. Mark LeMorta added the following statement:  “We did work! Finally champs! Now if you would excuse me I need to go ice my junk”.  Below is a summary of what each Goodfella said after the game to the media:

Brendan Clemens: “Huge win, finally got one!”
Ryan Williams: “HOOOOOOOOOO!”
Dan Ciampino: “Yea Bitch!”
Brian Hoffman: “This feels so much better than playing basketball”
Mike Corione: “I am happy”
Keith Barrell: “I am pissed I didn’t get to close the game, but is it too early to talk repeat?”
Loftus: “At least coach didn’t forget me on the lineup card this time….”
Bill & John Pulver: “Screw Disney World! We’re going to Dennys!”
 

BOX:
Clemens: 0/3
Sidoti: 2/3
LeMorta: 4/4
Williams: 3/4
Ciampino: 1/3
Hoffman: 2/3
Corcione: 3/3
Barell: 2/2
Loftus: 1/1
B. Pulver: 1/2
J. Pulver: 3/3

POWER REPORT:
Phil Sidoti: 2 doubles, 2 RBI
Mark LeMorta: 2 doubles, 3 RBI
Williams: Triple, Double, 3 RBI
Corcione: Triple, RBI
Barrell: Double, RBI
Loftus: Double
J. Pulver: Triple, RBI

PITCHING: 

W- Pulver (2-0) 5IP, 1K 5 ERA
 

PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Phil Sidoti-  2/3, 2 doubles, 2 RBI, stellar Defense

HONORABLE MENTION:
John Pulver- Great pitching & defense, 3/3, RBI
Ryan Williams: Tremendous defense, clutch hitting
Mark LeMorta: 4/4, 3 RBI
Pat Loftus- Book keeping, off the bench double
Josh Goebel- U IS
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

Congrats to John Pulver & Matt Grill for being voted to 2013 All Star Game! Also congrats to Dan Ciampino & Mark LeMorta for being voted co-offensive mvp for the first half of the season and to Ryan Williams for being voted the defensive MVP for the first half.