Spokane Indians Roster

Spokane begins its 76-game season in the Northwest League this Saturday. The Indians' roster as of Wednesday:

Pitchers signed in 2008 or earlier:

• Reiner Bermudez (US debut)
• Geuris Grullon (2008 rookie league)
• Ben Henry (mostly rookie ball in '08)
• Trevor Hurley (in Hickory part of this season)
• Justin King (2008 rookie league)
• Kyle Ocampo (2008 rookie league)
• Joseph Ortiz (in Hickory at start, then hurt)
• Jorge Quintero (in low-A Clinton all of '08)
• Robbie Ross (finally making pro debut, #57 overall pick in '08)
• John Slusarz (hurt forever, last pitched in Clinton in '07)
• Matt Thompson (2008 rookie league)

New pitchers (all drafted):

• Sam Brown (22nd round)
• Keith Campbell (15)
• Chris Matlock (21)
• Braden Tullis (8)
• Shane Zagarac (42)

Position players signed in 2008 or earlier:

• C Albert Puello (mostly rookie ball in '08)
• C Zach Zaneski (played sparingly in Hickory)
• 1B Clark Murphy (began in Hickory, batted .218/.282/.273)
• MIF Edward Martinez (also played in Hickory, .196/.212/.225)
• 3B Emmanuel Solis (rookie ball in '07, Dominican League last year)
• OF Miguel Alfonzo (in low-A Clinton all of '08)
• OF Aja Barto (currently in Bakersfield)
• OF Santo Dejesus (US debut)
• OF Chris Dove (rookie ball in '08)
• OF Cody Podraza (just reassigned from Hickory)

New position players:

• C Vincent Difazio (12th round)
• 2B Danny Lima (23)
• SS Denny Duron (free agent)
• MIF Shon Landry (31)
• OF Jared Prince (34)
• OF Kyle Rhoad (33)

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