Without further ado (HISTORIC MOMENT: That’s the first, and probably last use of the word “ado” in Clippers blogging history) here are the former Clippers that are enjoying the warmth of big league spring training in the American League:

2010 (Cleveland Indians)
CA Chris Gimenez (Mariners)
INF Drew Sutton (Red Sox)
INF Luis Rodriguez (Mariners)

2009 (Cleveland Indians)
RHP Vinnie Chulk (Athletics)

2008 (Washington Nationals)
RHP Jason Bergmann (Red Sox)
RHP Steven Shell (Royals)
OF Ryan Langerhans (Mariners)

2007 (Washington Nationals)
*OF Darnell McDonald (Red Sox)

2006 (New York Yankees)
INF Nick Green (Orioles)
*OF Melky Cabrera (Royals)

2005 (New York Yankees)
*INF Robinson Cano (Yankees)

1996 (New York Yankees)
*CA Jorge Posada (Yankees)

1995 (New York Yankees)
*RHP Mariano Rivera (Yankees)
*INF Derek Jeter (Yankees)

* Indicates 40-man roster

As stated before, I have undoubtedly missed a few. Please send any additions to sleo@clippersbaseball.com

I’ll have some Cactus League “Clippings” later this week…

Talk to you soon!

I’ve sifted through the spring training rosters of every Major League team to compile a list of former Clippers playing elsewhere. I’ve listed them by “graduation class”, the final year they played in Columbus.

Here are the Clippers alumni in the National League spring training camps:

2010 (Cleveland Indians)
OF Jose Constanza (Braves)
INF Brian Bixler (Nationals)
*INF Josh Rodriguez (Pirates)
CA Damaso Espino (Dodgers)

2009 (Cleveland Indians)
INF Andy Marte (Pirates)
INF Michael Aubrey (Nationals)
*RHP Rafael Betancourt (Rockies)
*INF Jamey Carroll (Dodgers)

2008 (Washington Nationals)
*RHP Brian Sanches (Marlins)
*OF/INF Emilio Bonifacio (Marlins)
LHP Michael O’Connor (Mets)
RHP Shairon Martis (Nationals)
*RHP Colin Balester (Nationals)
*RHP Tyler Clippard (Nationals)
*RHP Garrett Mock (Nationals)
*RHP Craig Stammen (Nationals)
OF Wily Mo Pena (Diamondbacks)

2007 (Washington Nationals)
*LHP John Lannan (Nationals)
*CA Jesus Flores (Nationals)
*OF Roger Bernadina (Nationals)
*RHP Joel Hanrahan (Pirates)
RHP Tim Redding (Dodgers)

2006 (New York Yankees)
*INF Carlos Pena (Cubs)
*CA Wil Nieves (Brewers)
* RHP Jeff Karstens (Pirates)

* Indicates 40-man roster

NOTE: I’ve included players that were in Columbus during an injury rehab assignment (Jamey Carroll, Rafael Betancourt, etc.)

I’m sure there are a few that I’ve missed so don’t hesitate to send additions to sleo@clippersbaseball.com

I’ll have the American League alumni list tomorrow.