Where are they now?

Here's an update on the former Wild Things players and coaches who were in minor-league spring training last month, along with updates on several local players:

Vidal Nuno - Opening night starter for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees) of the Class AAA International League. Nuno has a 0-0 record and 2.31 ERA in 2 starts. He has allowed 6 hits in 11 2/3 innings.

Tom Cochran - Starting pitcher is in extended spring training with the Phillies.

Alan Williams - Relief pitcher for the Huntsville Stars (Brewer) of the Class AA Southern League. He is 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA and 4 strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings.

Darin Everson - Former Wild Things manager is hitting coach for Class AA Tulsa Drillers of the Texas League.

Mark Williams - Relief pitcher for Brevard County Manatees (Brewers) of the Class A Florida State League. Williams is 0-0, 7.36 in 3 appearances.

Mark Dewey - Former Wild Things pitching coach has the same job for Brevard County (Brewers).

Robbie Garvey - An outfielder for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers) of the Class A California League. He is batting .357 (5-for-14) and is 1-for-3 in stolen-base attempts.

Nathan Striz - Relief pitcher for the Salem Red Sox of the Class A Carolina League. Striz has pitched in 2 games and has a save.

Chris Smith - Finally found out that Smith is in extended spring training rehabbing a forearm injury.

Former Wild Things second baseman Ryan Ellis (pictured) is manager of the St. Lucie Mets of the Class A Florida State League.

Catcher Jim Vahalik (Orioles) and Alfonso Yevoli were released at the end of spring training. Yevoli has re-signed with the Wild Things. Is Vahalik soon to follow?

Three former Peters Township High School players:

Jordan Jankowski - A relief pitcher for the Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) of the Class A Midwest League. J.J. has pitched in one game, allowing one run over 3 2/3 innings.

Justin Bianco - Outfielder and former 3rd-round draft pick is in extended spring training with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jimmy Rider - A key player in Kent State's drive to the College World Series last year, Rider is an infielder who is currently in extended spring training with the Pirates.