OOOOOOOooohhhh, baby!
You see that large mound of flesh up there about to toss a slider past some unsuspecting schlub?
Yeah, that’s Antonio Alfonseca. “El Pulpo” for short. And now, the ex-Phillies reliever and cuddliest man in the history of the majors is making a comeback with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the (independant) Atlantic League.
Here’s the press release to prove it:
Former Major League pitchers Antonio Alfonseca and [some other guy] have been signed by the Lancaster Barnstormers and will join the team for [last] weekend’s four-game road series in Southern Maryland, it was announced [on the 24th of June.]
And that press release wasn’t lying. On Saturday night, Alfonseca started off his Atlantic League career by going two-thirds of an inning giving up a single and an UNEARNED run while striking out one in the Barnstormers 8-0 loss to some other independent team that definitely doesn’t have a six-fingered pitcher on their roster.
Then last night, in his first real test since joining the squad and his debut at Clipper Stadium (home of your ‘Stormers), Tony entered in the ninth inning of a tie game, and proceeded to set down six in a row — 4 by way of groundout, 1 flyout, and a K.
That kept the Barnstormers in the game long enough so they could win in the most improbable of ways — on a walkoff wild pitch courtesy of Tip Fairchild in the bottom of the twelfth as he was TRYING TO INTENTIONALLY WALK A GUY. That’s the power of ‘Seca.
Good luck, Antonio. We’ll be occasionally monitoring your progress and rooting you in.
After the jump, you can find some Bigfoot-like evidence of his first game with the ‘Stormers.
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I don’t know whats better having el pupo on the team or von hayes as the manager
You gotta love a Fonzy sighting. The people of Lancaster know not how lucky they are.
I happen to live in Lancaster and can tell you that Von Hayes manages the club. When the club originally started Tommy Herr was managing.
Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
in case the 90 minute drive to lancaster’s too long, the barnstormers make their next visit to campbell’s field in beautiful camden the weekend of july 24-26. the saturday 7/25 game is Reusable Shopping Bag giveaway Presented by Campbell’s (Limited to the first 1,000 fans) / Medical Professionals Night and Fireworks Show Presented by Lourdes Health System / Wrestling Night / Post-Game Kids Run the Bases.
ps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mL7AKmD1fI
“After the jump, you can find some Bigfoot-like evidence of his first game with the ‘Stormers.”
perfect description of that picture
I cannot believe I am the first person to bring up the losing pitcher’s name in said game…Tip Fairchild.
What a great 70s porn/80s adventure sitcom name. His parents must have been fans of the deep cheeks series, with a little MaGyver and Fall Guy sprinkled on top.
Why the fuck didn’t we pick him up?
Tony entered in the ninth inning of a tie game, and proceeded to set down six in a row — 4 by way of groundout, 1 flyout, and a K.
So you’re telling me he’s having a decidedly better year than Lidge… sigh…
Im a half hour away from Lancaster and didnt know this?!
/runs off to buy tickets for every home game left on the schedule
I am a fan of Antonio Alfonseca whom I watched often here in Portland, Maine, when he was on our AA Marlins’ farm team, before he went up to the bigs (with the Marlins).
He’s a powerful hitter, btw. He was the only pitcher in our minor league history here at Hadlock Field to hit a towering home run over the centerfield clock! I was there to watch that feat, and it will be the type of thing to tell my grandkids about some day.
Yes, his multiple digitals are intriguing, which only add to his mystic.
The Barnstormers should feel lucky to have him.
Yes, he has quite a history. Also, when he was in kindergarten, he was the first kid who could count to twelve.
Can not WAIT for the Camden game, ordering my tickets today.
that’s a whole lotta baseball player right there..
I’m headed down to the game tonight.
i hope to see el pulpo in newark in a few weeks.
Ahah… so the twelve fingered wonder is still pitching somewhere, I was wondering what happened to him since his short stint with the PHILS.
Here’s the video of the walk-off wild pitch. Crazy stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GOtAQ__wks&feature=player_embedded
Gonzo, that’s not it. That was another walkoff wild pitch that the Barnstormers were involved in. The one from last night they actually won.
Yeah, that’s not the right video. but funny, nonetheless.
thanks for correcting me, otherwise, Jay Mariotti would have my head.
I just watched him blow a save. Come on, Pulpo! You’re better than that!