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Spring Training 2010:Continued

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

As March Madness sets in and sports fans across the nation focus their attention towards college hoops, The Vinci Company is busy making the rounds at another March tradition – Big League Baseball – The Spring Training version.

For the past 8 years, Pete Vinci of the Vinci Company has traveled south every March to mingle with players, coaches and coordinators; talk baseball; and show off some of the latest Vinci designs. Here are a few more highlights from this years trip…

Wednesday, March 3^rd

It’s day three of spring training 2010 and its back to Orlando for the first Atlanta Braves training game of the season. It was a chilly 50 degrees in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Stadium as the Braves defeated the New York Mets.

Atlanta relief pitcher Vlad Nunez warms up with his Braves teammates. Vlad wore his Vinci VN-75 glove for the game.

During the game, Pete spoke with iconic former New York Mets manager (and current ESPN contributor) Bobby Valentine. The two discussed the good old days playing high school ball against each other in New York. Once, down 10-0 in the ninth, Valentine hit a home run on a Vinci 0-2 fastball down the middle. Pete never made that mistake again!

Thursday, March 4^th

Clearwater, FLA: New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies. After a thirty-minute wait for a world famous Philly Cheesesteak (time well spent), Pete watched from behind the Yankees dugout as New York lost a close one to the Phillies.

Baseball icons in attendance that day included Yankees legends Reggie Jackson and Yogi Berra. After the game Pete went to dinner with Mr. Berra where they happily talked about food, family, and of course, baseball.

Friday, March 5^th

Tampa, FLA: New York Yankees training camp at Legends Field.

Pete took time to appreciate “fine art” in his spare time. This “Bronx Bombers” tribute sculpture welcomes visitors to the Yankees offices.

Pete also spoke with Woody, a Yankees spring training security guard from Pennsylvania.

Here, Woody shows off his Vinci Baseball Pullover that he wears as he watches out for the Yankees players. (The baseball pullover is available in black and red.)

That’s all for today, check back for the final installment of “Vinci Spring Training, 2010″.

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Spring Training 2010

Monday, March 15th, 2010

As March Madness sets in and sport’s fans across the nation focus their attention towards college hoops, the Vinci Company is busy making the rounds at another March tradition – Big League Baseball – the Spring Training version.

Spring training is a Florida tradition that dates back to 1908. Every great player from Ruth to Mays has rounded the bases in cities like St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa. Currently, all but 6 major league teams call Florida their spring home.

For the past 8 years, Pete Vinci of the Vinci Co. has traveled south each March to mingle with players, coaches and coordinators, talk baseball, and show off the latest Vinci designs. Here are a few highlights from this years trip…

Monday March, 1st

Day one of spring training 2010: first stop, The Atlanta Braves Camp in Orlando. Pete toured the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex where he spoke with Justin Clift, the Braves’ minor league equipment coordinator, about the Vinci line.

Afterwards, Pete was off to Lakeland, Florida to visit with representatives of the Detroit Tigers organization.

Here’s Pete with Detroit Tiger’s hitting coach Andy Barkett. Andy is holding his signature Vinci glove (Model AB1974-L, a 12.75″ Limited Series glove now available in 3 colors). ” Lot’s of players have been asking me where I got this awesome looking glove,” says Barkett proudly, “I tell them, ‘ That’s (Pete Vinci’s) company and this is MY MODEL!’” Newly signed Detroit Tiger Johnny Damon praised the glove as “sweet looking” and jokingly asked Barkett if Vinci was an “Italian” company.

Tuesday, March 2

Tigers vs Florida Southern College

Joe DePastino (signature model JD1973-L) manager of the Michigan White Caps watches the Detroit Tigers on their training field before taking in a training game against Florida Southern College. (Final score: Tigers, 13. Florida Southern, 1)

Here’s Pete talking with Joe DePastino after the game as both wear their White Framed Vinci Sport Sun Glasses.

Check back as we post more highlights from Spring Training, 2010 in the coming weeks.

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Vinci Video: Classic Series Model RV 1957 : 12 inch Baseball Glove with H Web

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Check out Vinci videos! These are rotational views of many of our baseball and softball gloves. See what a ball looks like in the pocket of the Classic Series RV 1957: 12″ Baseball Glove with H-Web.

Classic Series RV 1957 12″ Baseball Glove

The Vinci Classic Series 5 oz. leather baseball gloves. Vinci exclusive comfort feel genuine leather, for the best feel and comfort in the industry. Our Comfort feel genuine leather is pre-treated at the factory allowing for a much shorter break in time. Our high quality leather allows our gloves to be durable, yet playable and retain their shape longer. Classic Series gloves have a pro-tech palm guard sewn into the palm for better palm protection. Vinci baseball glove exclusive deep pocket design allows for better control and less spin. They also come with heavy-duty thumb and pinky loops, along with thumb and pinky supports which help retain the glove shape. Our pittards leather finger linings offer the feel and durability of a major league baseball glove, without the major league price tag.

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New Vinci Glove and Video: The VN75-L Baseball Glove

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

The New VN75-L is a new addition to the Vinci Limited Series, available in red, blue or black. Featuring 12 inches of custom grade leather, open back and an all new web style- Net-T basket web. We utilized Sheepskin finger linings which are found on the top of the line gloves, put a solid palm pad in thee for beefed up protection where you need it most. We pre-treated the leather to allow for quicker break in time, and with all of that still have a glove that is one of the lightest on the market today. Some of what we are known for are still present with this glove, our exclusive thumb and pinky loops, our sturdy stays in fingers in the thumb and pinky reinforce the rigidity of the glove, allowing years of use without getting floppy.

Check out this new limited glove:

VN75-L Black

VN75-L Red

VN75-L Blue

View a 360 Degree Angle of the VN75-L

Black Glove

Red glove

Blue Glove

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New Vinci Limited Baseball Glove PJV04-L

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The PJV04-L is the latest addition to the Vinci Limited Line. A 13 inch glove with a six finger trapeze web and open back. Available in black, blue or red this glove is designed for baseball outfield positions or any softball position. We utilized Sheepskin finger linings which are found on the top of the line gloves, put in a solid palm pad for beefed up protection where you need it most. We also pretreated the leather to allow for a quicker break in time, and with all the added features its still one of the lightes gloves on the market.

Check out the PJV04-L

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Vinci New Limited and Classic Series Catalog Insert

Friday, February 12th, 2010

You may have already heard about Vinci’s 2010 Limited Series Gloves. We are now thrilled to announce a stunning new catalog insert that highlights these beauties in all their glory. The Limited Series Gloves are made from short run, professional quality kip leather and feature all of the appointments you have come to expect from Vinci’s Custom Pro Line. But don’t just take our word for it, download the insert now or call 1-888-529-6864 to request a copy. See the vibrant colors and impressive selection of sizes, web styles and back designs for yourself. We’re sure you’ll agree that Vinci has raised the bar once again with the 2010 Limited Series, available from just $179!

Pay close attention to the back of the insert to learn about the four new models that make up Vinci’s Classic Series Baseball and Softball Gloves. Available in timeless black and tan, these gloves are constructed from our exclusive 5- ounce pre-treated leather and feature four of our most popular web patterns. Available from just $119, the Classic Series gloves are an affordable way for anyone to “Make the Play” with Vinci.

Download the 2010 Vinci Limited Series Catalog Insert

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Congratulations Carlos Torres MiLBYs Best Triple-A Starter

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Everyone at Vinci would like to congratulate Carlos Torres on his award for the Triple-A starting pitcher of the year. Carlos pitched for both the Charlotte Knights and Chicago White Sox in the 2009 season. His first major league victory was an inter league game between the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs on September 3, 2009 at Wrigley field, where he pitched 7 shut out innings.

View the the article where Carlos won the MiLBY.

This only shows his minor league performance. Don’t you think we should highlight his major league performance, as well? The video below is of his first major league win. Way to go Bulldog!!

Carlos Torres' first major league win.

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