Vinci sighting- Elmer Dessens plays Major Role in Mets win
From the New York Daily news article:Out of nowhere,a 39-year-old righthander who couldn’t make the ballclub out of spring training has emerged as a savior for the Mets’ bullpen crisis. Elmer Dessens, the very definition of a journeyman, is a very nice story indeed.
The TJ1952-L is dedicated to the memory of Timothy Jones, a hard working truck driver, husband, father and hero! Tim battled cancer for 21 months after being diagnosed with two good months. During Tim’s battle, Mark Jones, his son, started purchasing Vinci products. Pete Vinci, president of Vinci became Mark’s mentor as Pete had helped his father, Benjamin Vinci (whose signature is in every Vinci glove) battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease. Because of this Mark had become more involved in the Vinci company. While Tim was still with us, Pete had started working on a softball specific glove and needed some input. He asked the opinion of Tim. Pete’s blueprint with Tim’s input became the TJ1952-L, a 13.5 inch H-web built like a Mack truck!
Unfortunately, Tim never saw the official release of the TJ1952-L as we lost Tim to his battle with cancer on March 22,2010. However, his name will be remembered by many as the TJ1952-L model is named after him.
Mark Jones
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The TJ1952-L is the glove softball players have been waiting for! Beautifully designed and handcrafted with 13.5 inches of high quality 5oz Kip leather.Kip Leather is known for its durability, softness and weight. Our Kip Leather is roughly 20% lighter then our US steer hide model gloves, breaks in much faster and yet retains its shape longer. The TJ1952-L features a dual post web and flex-closed back. Available in either right-handed or left-handed thrower in 4 stunning colors, Black, Bordeaux, Blue and Red. As part of our Limited Series the TJ1952-L is a limited addition that has been added to the line for a short amount of time. 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. The leather is pre-treated 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.
Check out the TJ1952-L at VinciPro.com
We are running out of room in our warehouse and in doing so came across about 100 pairs of Vinci baseball and softball pants that we need to sell.
Enter coupon code: pants before checking out and receive 50% off any pants order! All sizes we have left available are listed on our website. Hurry! Once they are gone… they are gone!
Vinci glove model RV19 61-L is 12.75 inches available now in piercing blue and striking red leather. Vinci Limited Series is just that – a limited addition that has been added to the line for a short amount of time. We searched all over to find a high end leather that met our standards, but was closer to the feel of our original gloves. Well we found it and made the Limited line with it. These gloves have a very similar feel to our original model gloves, with higher quality materials. The RV1961-L has dual web and open back, this baseball glove is perfect for outfield positions and any softball position. This mitt embodies all the extensive quality that Vinci gloves are known for,our exclusive thumb and pinkie loops and our sturdy stays in the fingers, the thumb and pinkie that reinforce the rigidity of the glove, allowing years of use without getting floppy.
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The new Vinci JC3300-L is the latest addition to the Limited Series. Featuring a Net-T web and open back this 11.5 inch glove is perfect for infield and pitcher positions. The JC3300-L is available in red and blue leather.
The Vinci Limited Series baseball gloves utilize 5 oz. 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
Check out the JC3300-L Red and JC3300-L Blue.
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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.
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.
March 6th
As the week comes to a close, Pete travels back to Lakeland to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Baltimore Orioles.
Pete spoke with Baltimore pitcher Alberto Castillo after the game. Castillo talked about his new VN75 glove. He called it “the best glove I’ve used in my pro career” and said he “can’t wait to break it in”.
“Where’s Vinci?” shouts Detroit Tiger (and long time Vinci friend) Wilkin Ramirez as he emerges from the clubhouse. after a few minutes catching up, Wilkin heads off to the field for a game.
Here Ramirez, wearing white framed Vinci Multi Lens Sport Sunglasses, steps into the batter’s box. Wilkin says he loves how the glasses cut the glare of the Florida sun and help him catch those fly balls when he plays left field.
Joe Depastino prefers the grey frames on his Vinci sport sunglasses. Here he is on the warning track at Lakeland Field.
Tigers manager Jim Leland watches as his players take on all stars from Southern Florida College. “You gotta admit it, ” said Pete,”these college players are good.” Maybe they’ll all be sporting the Vinci “V” someday.
That’s all from Florida and Spring Training 2010! It’s time for Pete to head back to Richmond, Virginia. Have a great time watching this season as some of your favorite major and minor league players sport their Vinci products. And be sure to visit www.vincipro.com to learn more about our gear and how, just like the pros, Vinci can help you “Make the Play.”
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 3rd
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 4th
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 5th
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″.
