EL1 Trenton Thunder

Thunder announce tentative list of players

Published on April 2, 2005 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


The Trenton Thunder, and their Major League Affiliate, the New York Yankees, announced today a tentative list of players likely to start the 2005 season with the Thunder.

This tentative version of the Thunder Opening Day lineup consists of several highly touted newcomers as well as 13 returning players. The number one prospect in the entire Yankee Minor League system, according to Baseball America, Eric Duncan, is slated to start the year with the Thunder. Number four prospect, RHP Steven White is also scheduled for the Thunder and is likely to start the season opener on April 7 in Erie.

The Thunder pitching staff will feature eight Thunder veterans including Sean Henn (6-8, 4.41), Charlie Manning (2-1, 4.07) and Matt Smith (4-4, 4.96). In the Thunder outfield, 2004 Thunder Fan Favorite Award Winner Jason Grove will return along with Kevin Thompson, who holds the Thunder single season stolen base record with 47 in 2003. Yankee prospect Bronson Sardinha will return to Trenton as an outfielder after playing 72 games for the Thunder at third base last season. Returning to the Thunder infield are Andy Cannizaro and J.T. Stotts.

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