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On March 16th, 2010, Steven Espinosa was diagnosed with leukemia. He has been fighting since and is on his way to recovery. He hopes to be released from the hospital on March 26th, 2010. Prognosis is good as he started with 94% cancerous cells and is now down to 8%. He is looking forward to rejoining his baseball teams for Spring and Summer baseball in a week or two. He will then shift focus to playing his 2nd season of football for the Cortlandt Panthers.
Steven has adopted the nickname "Ironman" due to the valve placed within his chest for his treatment.
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Ron Espinosa commented on Team Steve's fan page:
“Stevie's team, the NY Avalanche, continues to battle on in his memory. We are 39-13-3 with 4 championships this year. Stevie believe in "Never Quit" and that is on his team's jerseys as we head to Myrtle Beach for the National Championships. Avalanche, Let's Roll...Stevie, you would be proud of your buddies!”Ron Espinosa Stevie's team, the NY Avalanche, continues to battle on in his memory. We are 39-13-3 with 4 championships this year. Stevie believe in "Never Quit" and that is on his team's jerseys as we head to Myrtle Beach for the National Championships. Avalanche, Let's Roll...Stevie, you would be proud of your buddies!
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Michael Basile became a fan of Team Steve.
“Im inspired by his strength and spirit.”
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Ron Espinosa commented on Team Steve's fan page:
“The Can't Hold Me Down Ironman Baseball Tournament will be Labor Day weekend this year. Proceeds will go to the Can't Hold Me Down Ironman Fund. The fund will buy sporting equipment for those players with immune deficiencies as a result of medical treatment.”Ron Espinosa The Can't Hold Me Down Ironman Baseball Tournament will be Labor Day weekend this year. Proceeds will go to the Can't Hold Me Down Ironman Fund. The fund will buy sporting equipment for those players with immune deficiencies as a result of medical treatment.
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George Liebert became a fan of Team Steve.
“he was a great kid along with a great baseball player”
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Ron Espinosa commented on Team Steve's fan page:
“Hello Sports fans! It is a beautiful sunny day here at Shea Stadium, a great day for baseball. We are in for a real treat as all time great Cy Young takes the hill against recently called up Stevie Ironman Espinosa. Espinosa sports a 4 pitch arsenal, 4 seam and 2 seam fastballs, knuckle curve and a filthy change up. By all accounts, the kid is every bit of a champion and has electric stuff, the kind of young leader who comes along only once in a lifetime. When asked about the match up, Young said "it is great to be challenged by such young talent". When asked about the prospects of facing Ruth, Robinson, Mantle, Shoeless Joe, et al and about todays battle with Young, the Ironman replied simply," I have been through worse, and did ok. This is a game I love and I am just happy to be in the big leagues. Those guys have had their chance, now I have mine".”Ron Espinosa Hello Sports fans! It is a beautiful sunny day here at Shea Stadium, a great day for baseball. We are in for a real treat as all time great Cy Young takes the hill against recently called up Stevie Ironman Espinosa. Espinosa sports a 4 pitch arsenal, 4 seam and 2 seam fastballs, knuckle curve and a filthy change up. By all accounts, the kid is every bit of a champion and has electric stuff, the kind of young leader who comes along only once in a lifetime. When asked about the match up, Young said "it is great to be challenged by such young talent". When asked about the prospects of facing Ruth, Robinson, Mantle, Shoeless Joe, et al and about todays battle with Young, the Ironman replied simply," I have been through worse, and did ok. This is a game I love and I am just happy to be in the big leagues. Those guys have had their chance, now I have mine".
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Lars G. Storm became a fan of Team Steve.