REMATCH!! or Iron Pigs and Haymakers part deux

Troy, NY:  It was back in early January 2011 when the Haymakers made their big splash and added their impact bat.  Let by Hamilton's .366 batting average and 118 RBI's, Troy made their first appearance in the NASBL World Series.  Facing juggernaut Iron Pigs, lead by "King" Albert Pujols who blasted 48 homers and drove in 125 and three starters who won at least 15 games each, the Haymakers could only muster 2 wins and vowed to return to glory.
    In 2011 Hamilton had some help in Jose Bautista and Corey Hart, who both hit over 35 homers and drove in over 100 runs each.  Other players such as Billy Butler (.323 - 13 - 71) and David Murphy (.325 - 11 - 51) were great peices of the puzzle while Brett Gardner lead off for Troy, scoring over 100 runs and stealing 55 bases.  Now two years later and still lead by Josh Hamilton, the Haymakers are looking to return to glory and finally take the coveted NASBL crown.  What is different about these 2013 Haymakers?  Hamilton did not hit .366 this season, but 100 points less.  He did hit 49 homeruns and drive in 129. Hamilton's help is not as good this season, but arguably a little deeper.  Edwin Encarnacion did nicely (.243 - 38 - 93) and Alan Craig (.297 - 22 - 72) supported Hamilton's power while part timers Corey Hart (.351 - 10 - 38) and Casper Wells (.290 - 10 - 28) got a number of timely hits to help pick up some wins.  Dexter Fowler has taken over the leadoff slot with a .376 on-base average.
  But the biggest difference between the two seasons has been the mid-year pickups.  In 2011, Troy picked up Francisco Liriano (14-3 2.35 ERA), but that was really it.  In 2013 the Haymakers picked up ace Kris Medlen (6-0, 1.09 ERA), but also got relief pitcher Sean Marshall (3-0, 0.90 ERA), starter John Niese (7-3, 4.08 ERA).  Troy also improved in the field and lineup getting Chase Headley (.251 - 9 - 28) and Aaron Hill (.301 - 7 - 31).  Both were major improvements over what was considered to be fan favorites at their positions.
 Now Troy is back to battle the Pujols (.287 - 38 - 123) led Iron Pigs, but this time Billy Butler (.320 - 25-110) and Robinson Cano (.321-31-82) will be assisting Albert and the league best ERA to mash down the Haymakers It should be an epic battle.

Looking for a wild card?  It might just be Josh Johnson, who will be at his third straight NASBL championship.  In 2011 Josh Johnson went 19-5 for the NASBL champs; while in 2012 Johnson was hurt for most of the season he was strong in the playoffs for champion Slatington.  In 2013 Johnson did not have the same success (11-14 5.26 ERA), but will he be making an appearance in the 2013 World Series?  We'll have to wait and see.