mlb futures game roster
Alvarez, the Pirates’ top prospect and third baseman of the future, was promoted to Double-A Altoona of the Eastern League on Monday. [...] NEW YORK — Pedro Alvarez, taken by Pittsburgh with the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft, highlights the U.S. roster for next month’s Futures game to be played during the All-Star festivities in St. Louis. [1]
Instead, Golson and Hernandez will represent their respective countries in the 10th annual XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures Game in New York on July 13 as part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star celebration. [2]
Also scheduled to play are Phillies righthander Kyle Drabek, son of former pitcher Doug Drabek; Rockies prospect Eric Young, son of former infielder Eric Young; and Athletics minor leaguer Jemile Weeks, the brother of Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks. [1]
Major League Baseball, in conjunction with all 30 clubs, works with Baseball America and MLB.com to determine the players invited to the kick-off event for All-Star weekend. [3]
NEW YORK (AP) -Pedro Alvarez, taken by Pittsburgh with the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft, highlights the U.S. roster for next month’s Futures game to be played during the All-Star festivities. [...] Also scheduled to play are Phillies right-hander Kyle Drabek, son of former pitcher Doug Drabek; Rockies prospect Eric Young, son of former infielder Eric Young; and Athletics minor leaguer Jemile Weeks, the brother of Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks. [4]
USA - A collection of some of the top talent in the U.S. minor leagues will be on showcase at the 2009 Futures Game slated for July 14 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. [5]
They’ve produced 39 Major League All-Stars and well over 200 big leaguers. [...] The 11th annual Futures Game can be seen live on MLB.TV, ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD and followed live on MLB.com’s Gameday. [6]
Watch the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies L-I-V-E in 2009. [5]
Team USA manager Davey Johnson gives a few pointers to first baseman Matt LaPorta before the All-Star Futures game at Yankee Stadium. [7]
Major League Baseball, in conjunction with all 30 clubs, works with MLB.com and Baseball America to select the players to play in the game. [...] His teammate in Huntsville and fellow Brewers prospect, first baseman Matt LaPorta, leads the league in home runs (19) and is behind only Gamel in RBIs (59). [2]
The World Roster is dominated by players from the Dominican Republic (9), Venezuela (4), and Canada (4). [5]
Sources:
[1] Alvarez highlights U.S. roster for Futures game | Sporting News
[2] Minor League Baseball: News: Article
[3] Minor League Baseball: News: Article
[4] Alvarez highlights US roster for Futures game - mlb - SI.com
[5] 2009 MLB Futures Game Rosters | baseballdeworld.com
[6] Futures Game a portent of stardom | MLB.com: News
[7] Olympic hopefuls headline rosters for MLB Futures game - USATODAY.com