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TOMS RIVER-In 2015, the Cincinnati Reds finished the season in Major League Baseball’s baseball as a team in decline and this off-season Reds brass have decided to enter a rebuilding stage. That’s what prompted the club, once worthy of the title, “Big Red Machine”, now just a shadow of their former glory, to trade fan favorite Todd Frazier.
The Reds ended their season 64-98, 36 games out of first place. Just north, in Chicago, the White Sox are a team on the upswing. Although they finished 10 games under .500, the franchise is eyeing a possible playoff opportunity in 2016. That is what brought Todd Frazier to Chicago. He fills a much needed gap at the plate and in the field in Chicago.
Frazier, along with veteran Joey Votto were the franchise faces of the Reds. Today, fans have lost a friendly face and a player many were hope to build future success around.
“This is why there will NEVER be another “BIG RED MACHINE.” The Reds can’t keep a good team together,” said Suzanne Nichols, a Reds fan.
Other fans chimed in on the disappointing news unleashed by the team on Wednesday on their Facebook page.
“This was like trading Santa the week before Christmas. My 13-year old daughter is in tears over this,” said [former] Reds fan Scott Uzzel. “Todd Frazier is the epitome of what being a big leaguer should be, on and off the field. I won’t be be buying any Reds tickets this year. I’ll be spending too much money taking my family on a couple of road trips to Chicago to watch our favorite player.”
“Todd Frazier deserves better than the trainwreck the Reds have become,” said Paul Stelzer. “So I wish him the best in Chicago. But it’s becoming more and more difficult to believe in the Reds.”
” I am done with the Reds. That was s terrible trade,” said Sandy Smith. “One of your best players and a man that made Ohio proud. A great gentlemen and ambassador for Cincinnati.”
3,000 Facebook posts later, it was more of the same from heartbroken Reds fans. Many saying they will follow Frazier to Chicago, while others claiming they will just drop their affection for the Reds all-together. Others meanwhile, many hardcore fans felt if it was what was best for Frazier, they accept it, because, “He deserves better than the treatment the Reds gave him.”
Meanwhile in Chicago, Christmas came early for many fans of the White Sox. While Reds fans were full of doom and gloom, ChiSox fans think Frazier is the player to get the team over the hump in 2016.
“We have an all star 3rd baseman! Whoa!! Haven’t said that in a while,” said Crystal Raygoza.
“Great acquisition and first class guy,” responded Andres Mota.
“He’s going to raise the Sox firework budget this season for sure,” said Wayne Douma, referring to Frazier’s home run production.
Many fans felt the price for Frazier was a bit steep, with three of the club’s top prospects, but those worries could become distant memories the first time Frazier steps in the box and goes long.
Todd had mixed emotions over the trade. He is excited to move to a new organization, but said he will miss the fans in Cincinnati who have been behind him, even at times when the team’s front office and manager were not.
Then cincinnati reds 3b, todd frazier met with prosecutor coronato at tina’s house. Frazier has agreed to participate in an upcoming “right turns” video series, as well as, the making of the documentary “epidemic h” to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs and to motivate local youth to avoid narcotic’s tragic consequences. at the completion of the meeting, todd toured tina’s house to get a firsthand look at how ocpo’s special victims unit works to protect oc victims of sexual assault & abuse.
“First off I’d like to thank the Reds fans for their support over the last five years you guys will always have a special place in my heart,” he said. “I can’t wait to start my next chapter with the chi White Sox. Can’t wait to represent the south side. It’s going to be a fun season.”
Locally, in Todd’s hometown in Toms River, his fans generally wished him well, but were shocked that the Reds would have so easily let go a major league baseball player of his caliber both off the field and on the field. Frazier, remains active in our local communities. Just last week, he worked with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to participate in an anti-drug campaign. Frazier and his brothers, Jeff and Charlie, operate Frazier Baseball, the area’s top youth baseball training center. It’s not uncommon for Todd to show up randomly at youth baseball games and mingle with the young players.
Regardless of where Frazier plays, here in Ocean County, he will always be a fan favorite, even if he’s not in a Mets or Yankees uniform.
JACKSON-At the Jackson Township municipal council meeting, Mayor Michael Reina and the town’s governing body presented a proclamation to Jackson Little League and the 2015 New Jersey state Little League champions.
“At your age, you not only represented Jackson Township, you represented the state of New Jersey, whether you realize it or not” Mayor Michael Reina said. “It’s commendable. It’s why you’re here.”
“The coaches, managers and assistance did a great job,” Reina said. “And to the parents, you are role models for these kids.”
“Understand when you were on tv, the nation watched,” the mayor added.
Each player was awarded a certificate of appreciation.
The team included Joey Arcarese, Tyler Beck, Caden Brooks, Justin Burkert, Tommy Cartnick, Jared Caruso, Matt Feld, Ryan Lasko, Austin Parikh, Matt Potok, Zach Rogacki, Sean Slusak and Jake Wendell. Evan Glaser managed the team and John Brooks and Steve Slusak served as coaches.
Al Goldberg, the President of Jackson Little League thanked the Jackson Township council for their recognition of the league and the success of the boys, their coaches and parents.
At the meeting the township council also recognized the Holbrook Little League 10 year old all-stars for their Mid-Atlantic Region championship and the Holbrook Little League Softball 12 year old all-stars for their two game sweep of Manchester in the District 18 Little League softball tournament championship.
LAKEWOOD-The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee hosted its annual BMAC Golf Tournament on Saturday at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. Sponsored by Pine Belt, CME Associates and other local businesses, the event helps to raise money for substance abuse programs in the town.
“Thanks to all the golfers who came out to Eagle Ridge Golf Course today for our Brick Municipal Alliance Committee golf outing! What a great turnout,” Mayor Ducey’s office said in a Facebook post. “Beautiful weather, lots of fun, and all for a good cause!”
About the BMAC (From the Brick Township Official Website):
The Brick Municipal Alliance Committee (BMAC) is a municipally supported, grant funded organization whose mission is to provide substance abuse prevention programs and services for the community. It is a grass-roots effort led by a group of volunteers representing organizations and key stakeholders empowered to initiate community level change.
With funding provided by the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse along with sponsorships and donations, BMAC’s efforts will be focused on reducing prescription medication misuse, particularly opiates, which is fueling the heroin crisis in our area.
Chief Bergquist of the Brick Township Police Department summarized it best at the first BMAC meeting when he said “The Police Department is really good at arresting these people. What we’re not so good at is turning off the flow of new users coming in and I think that should be our focus.”
BMAC meetings are held monthly on Mondays at 7 pm in Town Hall. All are welcome. Please check the calendar on this website for meeting dates.
LINDEN, NJ-The Toms River Lightning 12U girls fastpitch softball team, led by manager Denise Hoban won the 2015 USSSA School’s In Session tournament. In pool play The Lightning lost a close game to the Ramapo Rage 7-5, followed by a 16-0 victory over the Edison Angels.
In the final, the Lightning defeated the undefeated New Jersey Bandits 6-1. Alexa Colon was named game MVP. Adia DeCasse, Haley Budenas Naya Darnowski and Charlotte Dwyer each won game MVP medals in the tournament.
“Everyone contributed and everyone played hard,” Hoban said.
Correction: NJ Bandits reported as Barnegat Bandits.
MANCHESTER-Barnegat took an early first quarter 14-0 lead with running touchdowns by Paul Wickwire and Josh Bowen.
In the third quarter, Manchester quarterback Jerry Blackburn connected with Israel Almestica for a 30 yard touchdown, but Barnegat replied with a 13 yard pass from Joe Monaco to Hunter Naraozniak.
Manchester tried valiantly in the fourth to come back, but were limited to just a 45 yard touchdown run by Jereme Blackburn.
BRICK-Brick Township High School dominated Brick Memorial through the first half of the annual matchup between these two crosstown rivals. Ja’sir Taylor scored two touchdowns including a 56 yard fumble return.
Jay Obenauer added 6 when he took a ball into the end zone from the Mustangs’ 5 yard line.
The Green Dragons went into halftime up 14-0.
In the fourth quarter, Rashon McCall added more damage for Brick Township with 9 and 7 yard touchdown runs.
Justin Bates scored Memorial’s only touchdown, sans extra-point.
Javeon Harris was 4-4 on the night with extra points for the Green Dragons.
Taylor has 107 yards on 6 carries, Obenauer with 145 yards on 16 carries.
The night was dominated by the running game on both sides.
At the end of the game, Brick fans donned in pink rushed the field to congratulate the team.
Check out this video showing Bate’s run into the endzone.
BERKELEY-Central Regional lost a tough home opener on Friday night, 40-34 against the visiting Lakewood Piners. Amir Tyler scored four touchdowns for Lakewood including an interception he ran back for a touchdown. Tyler rushed for 119 yards on 19 carries.
In the fourth quarter Zayare Jones threw to brother Jyare Jones to put Lakewood in the lead for the win. Jyare Jones also ran the ball into the end zone once.
Central Regional made a late game effort to get back in the game when QB Michael Miserendino ran the ball from the 4 with under a minute left.
TOMS RIVER-The Toms River High School South Indians christened the new Detwiler Stadium on Friday night with a season opening win against Donovan Catholic.
The Indians got an early 7-0 lead when Jaden Kosh took the ball in from the 3 yard line in the first quarter.
Donovan Catholic chipped away in the second with a 30 yard field goal by kicker Giancarlo Stigliano.
The Griffins went up 10-7 in the third when David Calderone rushed from the 10 yard line into the endzone.
In the 4th quarter, South’s Jaden Kosh too a goal line stand into the endzone to give the Indians the 14-10 win.
JACKSON-The Don Connor Cup will remain as it has since its inception in the halls of Jackson Memorial High School as the Jaguars once again manhandled their crosstown rivals at Jackson Liberty.
In the first quarter, Vincent Lee needed just 2 yards to score two touchdowns to put Memorial out with an early lead. A one yard goal line pass from Dan Barker and a 1 yard goal line rush by Lee got things going for Memorial.
In the second quarter, Mikey Gawlik ran 23 yards for a touchdown, but Jared Calhoun, who was 5 for 6 with extra point kicks missed the uprights this time around.
Kyle Johnson stunned Jackson Liberty and their fans with a second quarter 58 yard punt return for a touchdown to make the score 34-0 at half time with the addition of a 57 yard pass from Dan Barker that Johnson took to the end zone.
In the third quarter, Liberty was on the Memorial 5 yard line, poised to break the shutout, but a fumbled ball was recovered by Gawlik who ran it back 95 yards to seal the Lions’ fate.
LANOKA HARBOR-Toms River North’s Mike Husni led the Mariners to a 29-7 win over Lacey Township. Husni completed 6 of 12 passes for 111 yards and rushed for 105 yards and had a touchdown of his own. Bryce Watts scored on a 23 yard run in the first quarter. In the third quarter, Husni connected with Bryce Watts for 37 yard pass to the end zone. Assante Moore scored on a short run in the 4th quarter.
Chase Stephensen was the sole scorer for Lacey on a 6 yard second quarter run.
BERKELEY-A benefit softball game will be held at Veterans Park on September 26th at 4pm between the Ocean Gate Police Department and Ocean Gate Fire Department. A $7 gate price ($5 in advance) will go towards a fund to build a memorial Statue for the Jason Marles Memorial Park.
Ocean Gate Police Officer Jason Marles was killed by a drunk driver on Thanksgiving morning, November 25, 2010 after working the night shift on a special DUI detail.
This summer, the Where Angels Play Foundation dedicated a playground in his memory.
Advanced tickets are available at the Ocean Gate Police Department.
TOMS RIVER-When international cricket superstar MS Dhoni made a visit to a Toms River temple last week, it highlighted Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy’s neverending community outreach effort with the county’s diverse cultural sub-communities. Since his days as chief of the Toms River Police Department, Mastronardy was always on the front lines with his officers, leading from the front.
It was no different when Dhoni came to town and the Siddhi Vinayak temple asked for added security for the V.I.P.
“We have very good relationships with all of Ocean County’s diverse communities,” Mastronardy said. “They asked us to come and we were there.”
Mastronardy joined Dhoni on stage and welcomed him to Toms River, one of his first and only U.S. appearances.
Dhoni is an internationally recognized sports superstar and one of the top paid professional athletes in the world. Mastronardy said he knew Dhoni was a V.I.P., but didn’t realize how popular he is worldwide.
Dhoni has more Facebook followers than Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Tom Brady and Donald Trump…combined.
“Really?” Mastronardy said. “I had no idea.”
Over the past few decades, Ocean County has transformed into an extremely diverse community with many different cultures. Toms River has Muslim mosques, hindu temples and a large population of Orthodox Jews.
Mastronardy said it’s important for he and his officers to familiarize themselves with rules and traditions of each culture in order for his officers to do their job properly and effectively when engaging with members of each community.
TOMS RIVER-On Sunday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of India’s national cricket team and one of the most revered sports figures in India, visited the Siddhivinayak Temple here on Sunday.
While most in Toms River probably do not know Dhoni, he has nearly 16 million followers on Facebook. Compare that to Derek Jeter’s 2 million followers or Tom Brady’s 3 million followers.
Ocean county sheriff’s officers provided security for dhoni’s visit.
Dhoni, in his native India, with a population of 1.25 billion people., he is a national sports hero.
In 2014, Forbes Magazine ranked Dhoni as the 23rd highest paid athlete in the world, making a U.S. equivalent of $31 million per year. Time Magazine ranked Dhoni in their 2011 “100 most influential people in the world” list.
What brought Dhoni to Toms River?
He was on hand to perform Puja at the new Siddhivinayak Temple being built here.
Dhoni said when he visits the United States, he tries to keep a low profile since those trips are usually family affairs, but this weekend, he broke that tradition and made a public appearance.
Approximately 100-200 fans, including young children through the elderly showed up for the two-hour event which included prayers and cultural dances.
Ms dhoni gives speech to fans in toms river.
All were eager and excited to meet their sports hero, chanting, “Dhoni! Dhoni! Dhoni!” as he prepared to take the stage, mobbed by news crews from India. In short speech, Dhoni spoke about his start in the sport in his hometown of Ranchi, the capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand, and of his experiences in the United States.
“I feel it’s an honor for me to be here today,” Dhoni said at the Siddhivinayak Temple. “I have been to different places. Most of them have been cricket-playing nations like England and Australia. This was a one of a kind in the US and it was an eye-opener, the way you all have embraced the culture of the U.S., but stuck to the Indian culture and something that’s appreciated.”
Speaking to the Toms River residents who have made the town their new home after leaving India, Dhoni admired their ability to retain their cultural heritage.
“A lot of you have left in the early 60’s, late seventies and even later, but still be 200% Indian, and still acknowledge and respect the traditions of the country that you are in and I feel it’s something everyone needs to know,” he told the audience. “And at the same time, the way you have taught the coming generation who they need to adapt to the various aspects of life.”
Dhoni acknowledged that cricket is not a popular sport in the United States, but said he often has to explain to Americans what it is he does when they learn he plays the sport.
He took the opportunity to point out a flaw with baseball terminology.
“It’s very similar to baseball where you have a pitcher…who doesn’t actually pitch the ball,” he said. “In cricket, when the bowler bowls, he pitches the ball.”
“In baseball you have four bases and run diagonally to them,” he added. “In cricket, we have two and you run between them. It’s a fast-paced sport.”
Despite a relatively low turn out, to which he joked about communication in a world where everyone has mobile phones to share news, he said he enjoyed his day in Toms River.
“It’s real pleasure,” he added. “If I can bring a smile on to your faces, then that’s something.”
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