Three Stars in All-Star Starting Lineup
July 2, 2008 - Southern League (SL1)
Huntsville Stars News Release
Today, the Southern League announced the starting lineup for the 2008 SL North All-Stars, and three Huntsville Stars have been selected as starters. Stars' outfielder Michael Brantley will lead off and play right field, catcher Angel Salome will bat fifth, and shortstop Alcides Escobar will bat eighth.
The Stars will send six players to Carolina for the All-Star Game after having ten selected. Chris Errecart (1B), Patrick Ryan (RHP), and David Welch (LHP) will also represent Huntsville. Joe Bateman (RHP) and Steve Hammond (LHP) were selected but have since been promoted to Triple-A Nashville. Mat Gamel (3B) and Matt LaPorta (OF) were also selected, but will be playing in the MLB Futures All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.
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