MiLB has an overview of the
NY-Penn League, calling out Wilson and Neuman as players to watch. What might be of more interest here is the mention of Almanzar. He's not yet been listed
on the roster on the Spinner's website, but then
neither has Wilson.
Lowell Spinners
2008 Results: 40-33
2009 Manager: Gary DiSarcina
What's on deck: DiSarcina, a native of nearby Billerica, Mass., returns after guiding the Spinners to the Stedler Division title in 2008. Former Major Leaguer Kevin Walker steps in for his first pitching coach position in professional baseball and hitting coach Luis Lopez is back for a second season. Lopez could tutor second-round pick Alex Wilson, who's probably headed to Lowell. ... The Spinners will see Ryan Westmoreland, 2008 sixth-rounder, make his professional debut in the outfield. ... Derrik Gibson, a second-rounder last year, will be back after hitting .086 in 14 games for Lowell. Dennis Neuman, who played two games in the South Atlantic League this spring after serving as the Netherlands' closer at the World Baseball Classic, will come down to work on his approach. ... Third baseman Michael Almanzar, who's struggled at Greenville, could make some adjustments in Lowell. ... Drew Dominguez, a shortstop out of Wesleyan University and a native of Braintree, Mass., will round out the Spinners infield.
