But the fact is, most are decent, and there's nothing to indicate she's out to take him for a ride. Let's all be glad the tables aren't turned and he's not out diddling 15 year old girls from MySpace and getting caught by Dateline. If he wanted to bang an 80 year old, why shouldn't he? It's more like a bouncer in front of the plate. posted by jerseygirl at 06:00 PM on May 23. jg, I thought your hair was CVS midnight black. posted by mjkredliner at 01:26 AM on May 24. 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. helped his team from the Bronx reach the U.S. Little League World Series Similar comments about any racial group would be clearly repulsive and the same is true about generic put-downs of women in general. Not to mention if I "accidentally" get pregnant and sue him for child support! Smithee at 06:23 PM on May 23. Now, if you want to avoid the PC bug (which poked its head up in this thread) and NOT be mysoginistic and thus castigated (or castrated as the case may be) you could say 'to all their own' but that would imply that everyone had an opinion and wanted to keep it, and perhaps even share it with the rest of us. Copyright 2014 Gale, Cengage Learning. I was wondering why some 12 year-old named StoneRPhillips was so quick to add me as a friend. That Danny wants free haircuts? Available exclusively at Groupon ». He's legal and of sound mind, aka an adult in the eyes of the law and society. At the center of the bizarre story was a quiet 14-year-old kid named Danny Almonte. But when she's 70, she'll only be 16% older. We all have an opinion. But I'll always have the memory of dating an older woman. I'm still not sure what was supposed to be commented upon here. posted by jerseygirl at 03:03 PM on May 23. posted by L.N. The story instantly caught international attention, as Almonte was accused of cheating in the most sacred of all amateur sports. Well jerseygirl and bperk you heard him, you should both know better than to write shameful, sexist comments on this blog. Smithee at 03:18 PM on May 23. His first feature-length documentary "Medora," produced by Steve Buscemi and Stanley Tucci, premiered at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival and aired on PBS' critically acclaimed "Independent Lens" series. You mean "their own. The leaps and bounds in maturity from 14 to 15 or 18 to 19 can be enormous. That shameless hussy! Barry Bonds must join me in hell for cheating. posted today on Grantland, tells the story of Danny Almonte, a those out of high school) see big signing bonuses in baseball. I also learned that the bed bug is something I should worry about, Burger King is the grossest and bagged lettuce is dangerous. Yankees, and even received a key to the city from then-mayor Giuliani. I know I read those links, and now I am going home to make sure I don't have any bed bugs or e coli infested lettuce. His team became Besides being in love with her, what would you suggest? posted by L.N. In the summer of 2001, a controversy led to the disqualification of the Bronx baseball team from the Little League World Series. I mean c'mon, you lot are supposed to be sports fans. She is banking on his future making the big bucks. At the same time, he'll have started living a lifestyle above his means BECAUSE of the "big" signing bonus. posted by L.N. Wheelhouse served as the lead producer and production company for "KID DANNY", an ESPN 30for30 about Little Leaguer Danny Almonte. I also looked up diddle. 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 … (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? It's funny to watch people get so worked up about message board posts about a former little league ball player who got married. If he wanted to bang an 80 year old, why shouldn't he? He is also the creator and producer of the off-Broadway play "FOUND: People Find Stuff. Since the Little League scandal five years ago, Almonte, a left-hander, has pitched for Monroe High School in New York City. in Little League World Series competition since 1957. posted by grum@work at 03:44 PM on May 23. Smithee at 08:18 PM on May 23, posted by L.N. The simple rule is: IF YOU'RE IGNORANT, KEEP YOUR MOUTH (AND KEYBOARD) SHUT! You're not logged in. Danny Almonte, Self: 30 for 30 Shorts We've Got Your Streaming Picks Covered Looking for some great streaming picks? Maybe this is about love and free haircuts, not gold-digging mantraps. Smithee at 06:28 PM on May 23. After the first round, few kids (esp. Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do SomethingProject type, Gordon Lightfoot: If You Can Read My MindProject type, Miles Davis: Birth Of The CoolProject type, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseProject type, The World Before Your FeetOriginal Production, Trailer, © 2019 WHEELHOUSE CREATIVE, INC. All Rights Reserved, © 2019 WHEELHOUSE CREATIVE, INC. All RIGHTS RESERVED, Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do Something, Gordon Lightfoot: If You Can Read My Mind. I acknowledge my part in this. And you don't let facts get in your way: Almonte is playing for a team. I wish Mr. Almonte well, in baseball, and in matters of the heart....His marriage is none of my business. • Mecca: The Floor That Made Milwaukee Famous, directed by Chris James Thompson » To add even more irony, they could have his be the starter for their second game, which will be played in Williamsport, PA! Privacy policy | Championship in 2001. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Filmmaker+Who+Found+Danny+Almonte%2c+the+Little+Leaguer+who+Lied...-a0507471068. Geez, Mike J--are you a frustrated mystery writer? Then a year later with one who was 45. It has all the potential to turn into the "women are conniving sperm thieves" like the Randy Johnson lovechild thread. You only come around when there's some social issue you can enlighten us on. Dominican-born little league pitcher whose unstoppable slingshot arm Almonte faced 72 batters in the LLWS and struck out 62 of them, with 12-year-old after 12-year-old flailing helplessly at his 78-mile-per-hour fastballs. Get it now? The documentary from Emmy-winning director Andrew Cohn premiered in 2014 to great acclaim. Heavy drinkers. Me thinks Hexagram didn't see the RJ thread and wouldn't understand the tongue-in-cheek commentary from bperk and I. posted by jerseygirl at 05:09 PM on May 23. Buy the "30 for 30 Fifth Anniversary" box set. After the first round, few kids (esp. posted by Mike Juran at 05:06 PM on May 23. Almonte was an absolute force on the pitcher's mound, striking Smithee at 05:39 PM on May 23, But anyways, I dont see anything wrong with marrying someone 11 yrs older than yourself. Think of the millions! Unfortunately, I'm old and have no fastball. Nicknamed "The Little Unit," the hard-throwing left-hander was exposed by Sports Illustrated as being too old to have competed in the tournament. 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. Twelve years later, the reclusive Almonte finally tells the truth about one of the strangest chapters in youth sports history. /unnecessary stat usage, posted by grum@work at 02:23 PM on May 24. posted by jerseygirl at 06:05 PM on May 23. I got this from ESPN.com, not E!Online, or something. That's assuming he doesn't blow out his arm and ruin his career before it even gets started. A Sports Illustrated investigation revealed that he was a full two years too old to participate in Little League. • The High Five, directed by Michael Jacobs » Smithee doing John Lovitz as the devil-2006 version: Bill Clinton is still a bad President. 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. HBO's newest investigative series "Under The Dugout" focuses on Fairfield, Connecticut's Little League World Series run. All of you out there in spofi land, worship me, worship me. I used to hide her dentures as a joke. She is banking on his future making the big bucks. Sometimes someone has additional information and that's what makes this a fun site. Two Words: Get Prenup- she'll take half IF he ever goes pro. So? From a Seattle Times piece on local HS sports star Jake Locker: posted by L.N. posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 04:30 PM on May 23. All rights reserved. ", posted by L.N. In the summer of 2001, a controversy unlike any other led to the disqualification of the Bronx baseball team from the Little League World Series. posted by L.N. She's 57.89% older than him! posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 01:11 PM on May 24. Also let me know when Dateline covers it as part of an expose how she met him on Myspace for diddling purposes. posted by L.N. And I don't regret a thing. elovrich, when I wrote "You mean 'their own,' I was referring to money. damn you grum. yerfatma: Please, go haunt some other house. Smithee at 06:20 PM on May 23. jerseygirl: I wish I was marrying Danny Almonte! The scandal! posted by lil_brown_bat at 05:47 AM on May 24. Excuuuuuse me for thinking that sports doesn't exist in a vacuum that protects it from larger societal topics. 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). High school pitching prospects are the flakiest draft investment in the game. Think of the millions! Its his choice Yeah, but we can still say "ew". He's married to someone also of age, they seem to be in love, so what. Smithee at 06:26 PM on May 23, alvinthefirst: To each his own. Your post has more plot turns than an episode of 24. Danny Almonte has a great future and as long as this girl is good for him it doesnt bother me that she is 30. posted by Clevelander32 at 02:46 PM on May 23. Copyright © 2020 Farlex, Inc. | In the summer of 2001, a controversy led to the disqualification of the Bronx baseball team from the Little League World Series. Woo! And just maybe, Commander, the opposite of all that feel good crap is true. I am very, very ashamed of you both. 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. I'm happy for these kids, though the "you're a minor I could get into trouble" anecdote is a bit disturbing. The misogynist, sexist comments about gold-digging and sperm-stealing should have been rejected by the webmaster of this site. But... what would become of us? We get it. If he was 40, and she was 51, I bet nobody would give a rats ass, no matter who they were. This site, and all sites like this, should not exist. posted by L.N. Please log in or register. If he was 40, and she was 51, I bet nobody would give a rats ass, no matter who they were. Now, years later, he tells his side of the story. Let's all be glad the tables aren't turned and he's not out diddling 15 year old girls from MySpace and getting caught by Dateline. I got really REALLY screwed over by her. I had a relationship with a woman who was 59.

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