Monstars Building the Next Wiffleball Dynasty

MINNEAPOLIS- It began back at the end of 2011. The Grand Wiffle Council had decided to award Rich Camacho one of two new expansion teams for the upcoming Wifflepalooza VI. That's when the process started, and at times it seemed like an endless road for the Monstars. But just 13 months after their less than stellar tournament debut, the Monstars were World Champions. And not just a "got hot at the right time" kind of champs, they were the best team in the league. They had earned every bit of glory and they relished all of it. They had overachieved, overprepared, and overmanaged.. to perfection. Everything they touched turned to gold and it wasn't one bit about luck. And all of these facts are what make this franchise scary for their opponents for years to come.

Camacho's wiffleball journey began in Wifflepalooza III, as a member of the then defending champion Flapacamingos. He then bounced around with a couple of franchises before finally reaching glory, as the captain and owner of the Monstars last year. And now, with experience and a title under his belt, he is beginning to build what looks like a possible Wiffleball dynasty. The Monstars are a solid example of loyalty. They've stuck with all but one of their originals all the way through to the start of this tournament, giving their prospects time to develop. Patience and loyalty.. and an eye for talent that will help them long term. They don't care what you think, they're gonna do things their way. Sure, Matt Creamer having arguably the best tournament of anyone EVER.. helped them finish the job last year, but it's not just him. Carlos Negron has emerged as one of the league's elite players, adding to an improving Vinnie Foschi and Camacho himself. Toss in rookie Steve Pistone, who has many scouts very excited, this team's potential is sky high.

Even if they do not finish the job again this year, which currently they are one of the top favorites to do, the Monstars certainly have a bright future. A stable future that is in good hands with their current leadership and involvement. Other than the Flapacamingos, the Monstars have logged the most practice hours of anyone by far since Wifflepalooza VI. They'll continue to have their skeptics, but that's fine with them. They're ready to prove you wrong, every single time. They want respect, but don't need it. And come Saturday morning, they're ready to defend what belongs to them.