The Mighty Men faced the daunting task of taking on the steamroller known as the Sugar Bears in the DMBL World Series. Still, it has to be considered a successful season. The Mighty Men played in the Series for the second time in franchise history and the first time since 2000 when they were the Jerusalem Rabbis.What went right: The Mites' offense was probably second only to the Sugar Bears. Wes Helms and Ray Durham had career years. Derek Jeter, Jim Thome, and Todd Helton all had great years and Matt Diaz and Wily Mo Pena had breakout seasons. Francisco Liriano had a McDonald-worthy season, as well as a likely Listach award. Mike Mussina and A.J. Burnett were solid. The bullpen was top notch - with future Hall of Famers Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman joined by late-season acquisition B.J. Ryan.
What went wrong: They had to play the Sugar Bears. You can't say much else went wrong for the Mites. Sure the team never really settled on a fifth starter and Jeremy Sowers was only so-so as the fourth. If you really want to be picky, we'll pick on Morgan Ensberg going 3-27 (.111 average). You suck, Morgan!
The Mighty Men made a strong push to win it all in 2007 and they may end up paying for it in 2008. Still you have to say it was worth it for Marietta.
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