International League Preview

Your handy guide to the International League, which starts play Friday.  "Notables" is a listing of names you might recognize, not a scouting report.

NORTH DIVISION

Buffalo Bisons

Affiliate:  Toronto Blue Jays

Stadium:  Coca-Cola Field

Manager:  Gary Allenson

Coaches:  Richie Hebner, Randy St. Claire

Notables:  Kyle Drabek, Liam Hendriks, Bobby Korecky, Radhames Liz, Deck McGuire

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Affiliate:  Philadelphia Phillies

Stadium:  Coca-Cola Park

Manager:  Dave Brundage

Coaches:  Sal Rende, Ray Burris, Mickey Morandini

Notables:  Jonathan Pettibone, Koyie Hill, Reid Brignac, Maikel Franco, Clete Thomas

Pawtucket Red Sox

Affiliate:  Boston Red Sox

Stadium:  McCoy Stadium

Manager:  Kevin Boles

Coaches:  Dave Joppie, Rich Sauveur

Notables:  Rubby De La Rosa, Ryan Lavarnway, Garin Cecchini, Heiker Meneses, Jackie Bradley

Rochester Red Wings

Affiliate:  Minnesota Twins

Stadium:  Frontier Field

Manager:  Gene Glynn

Coaches:  Tim Doherty, Marty Mason

Notables:  Deolis Guerra, Trevor May, Alex Meyer, Danny Santana, Deibinson Romero

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders

Affiliate:  New York Yankees

Stadium:  PNC Field

Manager:  Dave Miley

Coaches:  Butch Wynegar, Scott Aldred, Luis Sojo

Notables:  Graham Stoneburner, Austin Romine, Zoilo Almonte, Adonis Garcia, Ronnier Mustelier

Syracuse Chiefs

Affiliate:  Washington Nationals

Stadium:  NBT Bank Stadium

Manager:  Billy Gardner

Coaches:  Joe Dillon, Paul Menhart

Notables:  Tyler Robertson, Josh Roenicke, Brock Peterson, Eric Komatsu, Brian Jeroloman

SOUTH DIVISION

Charlotte Knights

Affiliate:  Chicago White Sox

Stadium:  BB&T Ballpark

Manager:  Joel Skinner

Coaches:  Andy Tomberlin, Richard Dotson

Notables:  Javy Guerra, Deunte Heath, Alex Liddi, Jordan Danks, Brian Omogrosso

Durham Bulls

Affiliate:  Tampa Bay Rays

Stadium:  Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Manager:  Charlie Montoyo

Coaches:  Dave Myers, Neil Allen

Notables:  Erik Bedard, Roman Ali Solis, Wilson Betemit, Hak-Ju Lee, Kevin Kiermaier

Gwinnett Braves

Affiliate:  Atlanta Braves

Stadium:  Coolray Field

Manager:  Brian Snitker

Coaches:  Garey Ingram, Marty Reed, Billy Nicholson

Notables:  Wirfin Obispo, Ervin Santana, Christian Bethancourt, Matt Kennelly, Joey Terdoslavich

Norfolk Tides

Affiliate:  Baltimore Orioles

Stadium:  Harbor Park

Manager:  Ron Johnson

Coaches:  Denny Walling, Mike Griffin, Jose Hernandez

Notables:  Brock Huntzinger, Caleb Joseph, Johnny Monell, Alexi Casilla, Henry Urrutia

WEST DIVISION

Columbus Clippers

Affiliate:  Cleveland Indians

Stadium:  Huntington Park

Manager:  Chris Tremie

Coaches:  Jim Rickon, Tony Arnold

Notables:  Trevor Bauer, Matt Capps, Jesus Aguilar, T. J. House, C. C. Lee

Indianapolis Indians

Affiliate:  Pittsburgh Pirates

Stadium:  Victory Field

Manager:  Dean Treanor

Coaches:  Mike Pagliarulo, Tom Filer

Notables:  Jared Hughes, Jameson Taillon, Duke Welker, Chase d’Arnaud, Gregory Polanco

Louisville Bats

Affiliate:  Cincinnati Reds

Stadium:  Louisville Slugger Field

Manager:  Jim Riggleman

Coaches:  Tony Jaramillo, Ted Power

Notables:  Jeff Francis, Mike Leake, Corky Miller, Ruben Gotay, Hernan Iribarren

Toledo Mud Hens

Affiliate:  Detroit Tigers

Stadium:  Fifth Third Field

Manager:  Larry Parrish

Coaches:  Leon Durham, Al Nipper

Notables:  Duane Below, Ronny Paulino, Jordan Lennerton, Trevor Crowe, Ben Guez