Little league. For webmasters. posted by L.N. Well jerseygirl and bperk you heard him, you should both know better than to write shameful, sexist comments on this blog. You mean "their own. Two words: Signing bonus. And I'd like to thank everyone who made that possible. /unnecessary stat usage, posted by grum@work at 02:23 PM on May 24. I know it involves a sports figure but isn't this more SocialFilter than SportsFilter? His team became posted by jerseygirl at 03:03 PM on May 23. After all it seems as if we're always being presented with stories of young sports figures who are given multi-million dollar contracts but still end up broke, in prison somewhere or, at best, door greeters in some Vegas casino. The plain FACT is that nobody writing in has any knowledge of the people or facts involved. We get it. Ahh, she was the love of my life. That means he makes his own choices and suffers consequences as an adult. Feedback | I remember when I was 7. posted by jerseygirl at 06:24 PM on May 23. Speaking of facts, here are some facts fresh from earlier this month. While this percentage seemed acceptable, it was then duly noted that he is only twenty. Yankees, and even received a key to the city from then-mayor Giuliani. Some I'm sure don't want such a relationship because of a personal preference for a woman "their age" or even younger and that's fine. The story instantly caught national and even international attention, as Danny was pushed into the spotlight and accused of cheating in the most sacred of all amateur sports. Our latest film, from documentarian Andrew Cohn, tells the story of how an adult-driven hoax changed Little League World Series star Danny Almonte’s life forever. Israel Plans To Use 'Disproportionate Force' in the Next Conflict With Hamas and Hezbollah, Which Is Likely To Be in Lebanon. Maybe this is about love and free haircuts, not gold-digging mantraps. Slightly older? She is banking on his future making the big bucks. posted by L.N. It has all the potential to turn into the "women are conniving sperm thieves" like the Randy Johnson lovechild thread. Geez, Mike J--are you a frustrated mystery writer? HBO's newest investigative series \"Under The Dugout\" focuses on Fairfield, Connecticut's Little League World Series run. posted by jerseygirl at 01:30 PM on May 24, Let me know when you've managed to mangle, beat and finally squeeze this topic, this stupid story about a younger athlete marrying a slightly older woman, into something worthy of social outrage. helped his team from the Bronx reach the U.S. Little League World Series He has directed material for both Comedy Central and Fuse. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Danny Almonte, Now 19, Gets Married to 30-Year-Old Woman: The former Bronx Little League pitcher whose being two years over the maximum age invalidated his team's Little League World Series run is now a 19-year-old pitching prospect likely to be selected in the baseball amateur draft, scheduled for June 6-7. Copyright © 2020 SportsFilterAll posts and comments are © their original authors. After the first round, few kids (esp. Why did the SpoFite post on the message board? Why the hell are all of you guys getting in his personall life its his choice now let him live with it Why would all of you care if he married a 10 year old or a 50 year old? posted by L.N. (I'm sure he could do better), but still- its not a huge issue - redsoxrgay You said it Perfectly Why the hell are all of you guys getting in his personall life its his choice now let him live with it Why would all of you care if he married a 10 year old or a 50 year old? The kid's always played older than his age. Bishop, take your meds. posted by lil_brown_bat at 05:47 AM on May 24. The scandal! The documentary from Emmy-winning director Andrew Cohn premiered in 2014 to great acclaim. If he wanted to bang an 80 year old, why shouldn't he? I got this from ESPN.com, not E!Online, or something. posted by lil_brown_bat at 10:15 PM on May 23. posted by L.N. I was engaged to a 32 year old when I was 21. I used to hide her dentures as a joke. He is also the creator and producer of the off-Broadway play "FOUND: People Find Stuff. Yes, some women are scum, just like some men are. elovrich, when I wrote "You mean 'their own,' I was referring to money. Glad to see he found someone is (real) own age! Excuuuuuse me for thinking that sports doesn't exist in a vacuum that protects it from larger societal topics. That shameless hussy! The difference between a 40 year old marrying a 51 year old and a 19 year old-30 year old match-up is HUGE. Smithee at 08:21 PM on May 23, posted by T$PORT4lawschool at 08:57 PM on May 23. All rights reserved. In the summer of 2001, the kids from the Bronx were the feel-good story of the Little League World Series. posted by L.N. Reporter Mitch Brayburn, well known from the series \"Creep Catches\" (a series dedicated to catching online predators) looks deeper into Fairfield's greatest athlete, Manny Almonte. People make a big deal about nothing. I also looked up diddle. Also let me know when Dateline covers it as part of an expose how she met him on Myspace for diddling purposes. Also let me know when Dateline covers it as part of an expose how she met him on Myspace for diddling purposes. posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 04:30 PM on May 23. Then we'll see what her motives are/were. Smithee at 07:38 PM on May 23. Twelve years later, the reclusive Almonte finally tells the truth about one of the strangest chapters in youth sports history: a hoax that would forever change the way people view amateur athletics in America. The misogynist, sexist comments about gold-digging and sperm-stealing should have been rejected by the webmaster of this site. We would just laugh and laugh! And just maybe, Commander, the opposite of all that feel good crap is true. Unfortunately, I'm old and have no fastball. those out of high school) see big signing bonuses in baseball. It's nobody's job. posted today on Grantland, tells the story of Danny Almonte, a She is banking on his future making the big bucks. If only "The Enquirer" carried box scores! Smithee doing John Lovitz as the devil-2006 version: Bill Clinton is still a bad President. It's funny to watch people get so worked up about message board posts about a former little league ball player who got married. • Mecca: The Floor That Made Milwaukee Famous, directed by Chris James Thompson » Maybe more young rich athletes should follow his example. But... what would become of us? Good luck to the newlyweds. Tick...tick...tick... No, wait, he's right. The best Danny Almonte could get from college is a scholarship offer from New Mexico Junior College. • From Harlem With Love, directed by Matt Ogens » Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites … He's married to someone also of age, they seem to be in love, so what. Andrew Cohn is a screenwriter and documentary filmmaker living in New York. posted by grum@work at 09:42 AM on May 24. grum@work: I'm pretty sure it's a very bad gamble to marry an amateur sports star and expect them to make the big bucks in the future(especially in a team game). The world was better in the 1950s when women and children and minorities knew their place and the Third World was content to stay dirty and poor. Wheelhouse served as the lead producer and production company for "KID DANNY", an ESPN 30for30 about Little Leaguer Danny Almonte. posted by commander cody at 01:39 AM on May 24. Its his choice You may not like it but its his choice, posted by houston2006 at 05:56 PM on May 23. Sorry. After the first round, few kids (esp. He's married to someone also of age, they seem to be in love, so what. Most of the attention went to their quiet, record-setting ace, Danny Almonte, who had recently moved to New York from the Dominican Republic. I was wondering why some 12 year-old named StoneRPhillips was so quick to add me as a friend. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Filmmaker+Who+Found+Danny+Almonte%2c+the+Little+Leaguer+who+Lied...-a0507471068. Who can forget the 1998 Sports Illustrated article about deadbeat dads like Shawn Kemp? signing bonus-money to cover their nuptials. At the center of the bizarre story was a quiet, unassuming 14-year-old kid named Danny Almonte. Now, years later, he tells his side of the story. And you don't let facts get in your way: Almonte is playing for a team. All of you out there in spofi land, worship me, worship me. Available exclusively at Groupon ». Cookie Policy. Interest-Based Ads. (I'm sure he could do better), but still- its not a huge issue.

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