Stars Shine in Winter Leagues

October 21, 2008

The Stars' season may be over, but that doesn't mean the book has been closed on the 2008 season. There are over 30 former Huntsville Stars participating in winter leagues in Arizona, Venezuela, and the Dominican. From Luis Polonia (45) to Jeremy Jeffress (21) former Stars of all ages are still playing ball.

Below is a list of former Stars participating in Winter Leagues this off season. For more information on any of the teams, their schedules, rosters, etc., check out the MLB's coverage of the Winter Leagues.

Arizona Fall League
Peoria Javelinas
Omar Aguilar (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
Alex Periard (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
David Welch (LHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
Brae Wright (LHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
Lou Palmisano (C) Played in Huntsville, 2006-07.
Angel Salome (C) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
Lorenzo Cain (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2008.

Peoria Saguaros
Wally Whitehurst (PCH) Played in Huntsville,
1986-1987. San Diego Padres.

Dominican League
Agulias Cibaenas
Luis Polonia (OF) Played in Huntsville, 1985.
No Affiliation.

Azucerros del Este
Joe Bateman (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
Sam Narron (LHP) Played in Huntsville, 2007-2008.
Ozzie Chavez (INF) Played in Huntsville, 2004, 2006, and 2008.

Estrellas de Oriente
Marino Salas (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2007. Pittsburgh Pirates.
Melqui Torres (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008. No Affiliation.

Gigantes del Ciabo
Jose Capellan (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2006. Detroit Tigers.
Brad Nelson (INF) Played in Huntsville, 2008.

Leones del Escogido
Steve Hammond (LHP) Played in Huntsville, 2006-2008. San Fransisco Giants
Tony Batista (INF) Played in Huntsville, 1995. No Affiliation.

Tigres del Licey
Derek Lee (LHP) Played in Huntsville, 1999-2003. Texas Rangers.
Juan Sandoval (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2008.

Aguilas de Zuila
Ron Acuna (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2006. No Affiliation.
Brendan Katin (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2006-2007.

Venezuelan League
Cardenales de Lara
Alcides Escobar (INF) Played in Huntsville, 2007-2008.
Guilder Rodriguez (INF) Played in Huntsville, 2005-2008.
Hernan Iribarren (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2007.

Leones del Caracas
Frank Kremblas (MGR) Managed in Huntsville, 2002-2004. No Affiliation.
Sandy Guerrero (HCH) Coached in Huntsville, 2003-2008. Milwaukee Brewers.
Ben Hendrickson (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2002-2003. Tampa Bay Rays.
Matt LaPorta (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2008. Cleveland Indians.

Navegantes del Magallanes
Jay Gibbons (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2008.
Tony Gwynn (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2004-05.

Bravos de Margarita
J.C. Boscan (C) Played in Huntsville, 2006. Atlanta Braves.

Tiburones de la Guaira
Luis Pena (RHP) Played in Huntsville, 2007.
Ruben Mateo (OF) Played in Huntsville, 2007. No Affiliation.

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