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Chicago White Sox Prospects Wearing Vinci Gloves

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Vinci gloves have been seen on two of the Charlotte Knights pitching staff (Triple A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox). Derek Rodriguez is pitching with a 0.96 ERA in 6 appearances since being called up. For those of you who do not know Derek was taken last winter in the Rule 5 draft by the Tampa Bay Rays where he spent most of Spring training in Big League camp… He was later returned to Chicago where he is making waves in the bullpen. He had a 0.00 ERA in 7 appearances with Double A Birmingham prior to getting his call up, where he has continued to baffle batters in the International League.. We at Vinci are very proud to have Derek on our team he is not only a great baseball pitcher with a ton of potential, but is a great person… He uses a Vinci MV30 Kip Leather Fielders Glove.

A fellow teammate of Derek Carlos Torres is also having a stellar season, he has an ERA of 1.91 and a record of 3-1 with Triple A Charlotte. Carlos is another fine person working hard to reach his dream…

We wish both players great luck on this season and are so proud of the efforts they have put forth!

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Back from Spring Training

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Well, we’re back from Spring Training and what a wonderful trip it was seeing friends in Florida. The one thing that was not so nice was not having two good friends down there this year. They could not make it down and it wasn’t quite the same without Angelo Corbo and Larry Berra, we missed their company.

Now on to the people we ran into while being here. Seeing our good friend’s Vald Nunez and his wife Gissia, she knows more about baseball than Peter Gammons. Nunez was having a great spring training with the Braves and hope to see him in Atlanta. We also saw many good friends that I’ll be giving updates about during the season. Also, spent a few days with Jim Sanson and Tito which we shared many laughs with. It also brought me much joy seeing and being with players and coaches like Jose Camarena, Phil Britton, Diory Hernandez, Francisley Bueno, Barbaro Canizares, Luis Ortiz, Guy Hansen, Carlos Mendez, Leon Roberts, Dave Brundage, Luis Marte, Sixto Lezcano, Jeff Ridgway and outfielder Wilkin Ramirez. And of course Andy Barkett and Joe DiPastino and his wife Amy with Detroit Tigers. And can’t forget those behind the scenes guys like Nick Dixon, Justin Clift, and Manny Maldonado in Orlando and Woody Saylor, Julie Kremer in Tampa who took good care of us.

Sixto Lezcano - Atlanta Braves coach

Already looking forward to next spring when I hope to have with me my son Peter John, my brother Joe, Nick Jones and good friend Gerry Huppmann. While we were down here got a nice surprise when we received a jersey from the Italian WBC baseball team signed by the players that was really cool thanks so much to Manager, Marco Mazzeri. Now lets get ready for the season … Play Ball !!!

Pete #22

Carlos Mendez

Francisley Bueno

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VINCI Goes to Spring Training Road Trip

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Yes, baseball is in the air … here in Florida.

VINCI baseball gloves all around the ballparks.

Orlando, FL Thursday, March 18th Braves

Braves Spring Training facility in Orlando at Disney Wide World of Sports
Jose Camarena with his VINCI catchers mitt model #FC11 and Phil Britton wearing #5 batting gloves . Said hello to former major leaguers and VINCI gear promoters Carlos Mendez (Catcher) and Leon Roberts (Outfielder) both are coaching staff members for Braves.

"VINCI batting gloves are the best he has ever worn and that you can't wear 'em out"

Lakeland, FL Friday, March 19th Detroit Tigers

Watched Wilkin Ramirez on the Detroit home field playing left field with his Model # PJV16 VINCI glove Got hits and made great catches.

Wilkin Ramirez

Training for games to begin where Joe DiPastino wears #5 batting gloves and Andy Barkett wears Bones batting gloves — both Managers for Detroit Tigers getting those minor leaguers ready for the MAJOR League.

Joe DiPastino and Andy Barkett

Saturday, March 21 Tampa, FL
Traveled to Tampa to see Wilkin Ramirez on Legends Field playing against New York Yankees.

Sunday, March 22, Orlando, FL

Monday, March 23, Orlando, FL
Met with Vladimir Nunez – VINCI first MAJOR leaguer wearing his model #MV3 & MV30 gloves. Also got to see Yeliar Castro wearing his Panama World Baseball Classic hat. He proudly wore his VINCI model #JC03 glove playing in the WBC Panama team.

Vladimir Nunez and Pete #22

Tuesday, March 24

Will be watching Vladimir Nunez playing on the field in Orlando … Braves vs Pittsburgh so stay tuned for more updates.

Luis Marte and Pete #22

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Vinci Sightings – Kyler Newby

Friday, March 6th, 2009

In the 6th picture of this slideshow, you can see Kyler Newby wearing a Vinci glove.

Kyler Newby a is right-handed pitcher with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He’s wearing the MV3 CP model baseball glove.

Working hard to make the Diamondbacks Major League pitching staff, Kyler Newby is on the 40 man roster, which means the player is protected by the major league team.