Brooklyn Cyclones
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- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- League: New York-Penn League
- Affiliate: New York Mets 2001-present
- Ballpark: KeySpan Park
- Famous Alumni: Tsuyoshi Shinjo, Scott Kazmir, Mike Jacobs, Lenny DiNardo, Brian Bannister
The Brooklyn Cyclones began play in the New York-Penn League in 2001. They have been an affiliate of the New York Mets for their entire existence. In their inaugural season, the Cyclones were co-champions of the league. The team plays their home games in KeySpan Park in Brooklyn, NY.
In January 2009, the Cyclones announced that they will play one game (June 23, 2009) as the "Baracklyn Cyclones" in honor of Barack Obama.[1][2]
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 52-24 | 1st | Edgar Alfonzo | League Co-Champs |
| 2002 | 38-38 | 7th | Howard Johnson | |
| 2003 | 47-28 | 2nd | Tim Teufel | Lost League Finals |
| 2004 | 43-31 | 3rd | Tony Tijerina | Lost in 1st round |
| 2005 | 40-36 | 6th | Mookie Wilson | |
| 2006 | 41-33 | 4th | George Greer | Lost in 1st round |
| 2007 | 49-25 | 1st | Edgar Alfonzo | Lost League Finals |
| 2008 | 45-30 | 4th | Edgar Alfonzo | |
| 2009 | 45-30 | 4th | Pedro Lopez | Lost in 1st round |
