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Run by The Trentonian's Nick Peruffo, this blog will provide daily multimedia coverage of the Trenton Thunder.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Yankees Instructional League roster

Fresh off the printer, here's the complete Yankees instructional league roster. Players reported today, and the first game will be played on Sept. 26, against the hated Instructional League Phillies. Camp is slated to break on Oct. 7.

Here's how the acquisition breaks down:

2011 Draft class: 15
2010 Draft class: 13
2009 Draft class: 4
2007 Draft class: 1
International Free Agents: 20

PITCHERS

Zach Arneson
Manny Barreda
Dan Burawa
Daniel Camarena
Mariel Checo
Jordan Cote
William Davis
Evan DeLuca
Gabe Encinas
Francisco Gil
Shane Greene
Chaz Hebert
Tommy Kahnle
Joseph Maher
Bryan Mitchell
Taylor Morton
Zach Nuding
Branden Pinder
Reynaldo Polanco
Jose Ramirez
Francisco Rondon
Evan Rutckyj
Hayden Sharp
Adam Smith
Matt Tracy

CATCHERS
Greg Bird
Eduardo DeOleo
Gary Sanchez
Isaias Tejeda
Jackson Valera

INFIELDERS
Miguel Andujar
Tyler Austin
Dante Bichette
Cito Culver
Claudio Custodio
Matt Duran
Anderson Feliz
Angelo Gumbs
Austin Jones
Ronnier Mustelier
Reymond Nunez
Kyle Roller
Jose Rosario
Rob Segedin

OUTFIELDERS
Yeicok Calderon
Jake Cave
Kelvin DeLeon
Ramon Flores
Ben Gamel
Daniel Lopez
Eladio Moronta
Wilmer Romero
Mason Williams

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Monday, September 12, 2011

More highlight reels - Staten Island's William Oliver, Tyler Austin and Ben Gamel

An interview with Mikey O'Brien, plus a small highlight reel from his April 25 start against Lakewood



Q:
When you see guys like Gene Michael and Brian Cashman watching you pitch, does it give you butterflies?

A: No. I saw them walk through the clubhouse before the game, but once you get out on the mound you really don’t think about that kind of stuff. You don’t really notice anyone in the stands, you’re just kind of locked in.

Q: I know you have diabetes. What do you do to manage it on a long road trip like this? Has there ever been an incident where you’ve forgotten something important?

A: No, no. Knock on wood, but I hope that never happens. My trainer keeps the stuff with him in the bag that he has 24/7 so, God forbid if anything happens, he’s able to help me out. In between innings, I’m constantly checking my blood sugar, so I’ve been able to manage it pretty well.

Q: Is that something that was hereditary with you?

A: I picked it up my senior year of high school. It was a big surprise to me and my family. My grandmother had it in late in life, and other than that, that’s it. I got the flu, and then that happened. They said the flu triggered it in my immune system.

Q: There’s a kid Dylan Covey who went in the first round last year but declined signing because they discovered diabetes during the physical. Did the diagnosis make you re-think signing?

A: No, I pretty much had my mind set that I wanted to play baseball. It’s my dream, so I wanted to be able to do it.

Q: You’re the only kid out of your high school (Hidden Valley High, in Roanoke, Va.) to be drafted.

A: It’s a new high school. We just started, in 2000, I think, was our first year. I think there’s only been other guy from my area get drafted.

Q: That’s a pretty quick turnaround (for Hidden Valley). It must be an honor for you to be the first.

A: Yeah. It’s kind of a small town, so I love going back.

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Some video from Staten Island

DANTE BICHETTE'S FIRST STATEN ISLAND HR



CITO CULVER GROUND-RULE DOUBLE



CITO CULVER SINGLE



ISAIAS TEJEDA'S FIRST STATEN ISLAND HIT



CITO CULVER WALKS



ANGELO GUMBS MAKES A DIVING PLAY



WILTON RODRIGUEZ STRIKES OUT TILLMAN PUGH



TYLER PILL STRIKES OUT ANGELO GUMBS



ISMAEL TIJERINA GROUNDS OUT TO CULVER



FRED LEWIS STRIKES OUT TYLER CARPENTER



ROB PAULLUS STRIKES OUT TYLER CARPENTER


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