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MLB Pitcher From NJ Rick Porcello Announces Retirement MLB Pitcher From NJ Rick Porcello Announces Retirement
MLB Pitcher From NJ Rick Porcello Announces Retirement New Jersey native and former New York Mets pitcher Rick Porcello will be hanging up his cleats after 15 years in the major leagues. The 33-year-old pitcher who graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange made the announcement on the WFAN's Bradfo Sho podcast. Porcello thanked his fans and listeners for "all the great memories," and mentioned vague personal issues. The pitcher, who last appeared on the mound in 2020, said COVID helped him gain perspective on his life, realizing he wanted to be more present with family. Porcello was selected by the Detroit Tigers in 2007, the…

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Red Sox Starter Rick Porcello Of Chester Remains Unsigned Beyond 2019 On Opening Day Red Sox Starter Rick Porcello Of Chester Remains Unsigned Beyond 2019 On Opening Day
Red Sox Starter Rick Porcello Of Chester Remains Unsigned Beyond 2019 On Opening Day Chester's Rick Porcello is looking like a free agent. The Boston Red Sox were hours away from their first game of the season in Seattle Thursday afternoon, and the starting righty remained unsigned beyond 2019. Porcello is in his final season of a four-year $82.5 million extension he signed just before Opening Day 2015. He and his agent Jim Murray futily tried negotiating an extension during spring training, WEEI.com reports. Despite it all, Porcello seemed optimistic. "They made it pretty clear they’re not really looking to continue conversations after that so my focus is on pe…

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Morris County Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies In Hunter Mountain Ski Accident Morris County Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies In Hunter Mountain Ski Accident
Morris County Volunteer Firefighter, 22, Dies In Hunter Mountain Ski Accident A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter from Florham Park was killed after he fell while skiing at Hunter Mountain in New York, authorities said. Robert Vrablik was on the Twilight trail with his sister and a friend when he fell and landed on his face and chest around 3 p.m. Saturday, New York State Police said. Vrablik was responsive while being taken to Albany Medical Center but declared dead at 7:18 p.m., police said. Cardiac contusion was the cause of death, the DailyFreeman reports. Vrablik was a Florham Park volunteer firefighter and was applying for positions as a law enforcement …

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Police & Fire
Morris Police Bust Massive Underage Drinking Party, Homeowner Charged Morris Police Bust Massive Underage Drinking Party, Homeowner Charged
Morris Police Bust Massive Underage Drinking Party, Homeowner Charged A Morris Township homeowner was charged after police found nearly 70 minors drinking alcohol at his house over the weekend, authorities said. Cesar Quispe told police he was unaware of the Friday night party at his Pembroke Place home, where Police Chief Mark DiCarlo said officers responding to a medical alert call found 69 juveniles drinking alcohol. All of the teens at the party were under 21, police said. Two were 18 and the rest juveniles, they said. The partygoers -- some of whom fled the scene -- were from Morristown High School, Bernardsville High School, Morristown Beard Schoo…

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by Cecilia Levine