Yasmani Grandal Selected for 2012 Siriusxm All-Star Futures Game

Published on June 21, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


Rosters for the 14th annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game were announced today by Major League Baseball.

The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game features the top Minor League prospects competing as part of Taco Bell All-Star Sunday. The game will begin at 5:00 p.m. (ET)/4:00 p.m. (CT) and can be viewed live on ESPN2, ESPN2 HD and MLB.TV. SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of Major League Baseball, will provide play-by-play coverage of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on MLB Network Radio (XM channel 89) in addition to SiriusXM's other comprehensive live coverage from Kansas City. The game will also be available to SiriusXM subscribers on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smart phones and mobile devices and online at SiriusXM.com. Taco Bell All-Star Sunday is the first of three days of All-Star events at Kauffman Stadium, culminating with the 83rd All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 10th.

Major League Baseball, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau, MLB.com, Baseball America and the 30 Major League Clubs, selected the 25-man rosters for each club, the U.S. Team and the World Team. Each Major League organization is represented and players from all full-season Minor Leagues were eligible to participate.

The teams feature 17 former first round draft picks (U.S. - 13; World - 4), six players picked in Compensation Round A (U.S. - 5; World - 1) and four second round picks (all U.S.). Among the 17 first round picks, nine were selected in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft, including each of the top four overall picks. The World Team features players from 11 different countries and territories outside the 50 United States. The Dominican Republic is represented by eight players, followed by Venezuela (six), Cuba (two) and Puerto Rico (two).

The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game will last nine innings, and in the event of a tie, a 10th inning will be played. The game will not go longer than 10 innings, regardless of the score. Players and coaches will be outfitted in special SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game jerseys and will wear caps of their Major League organization with a SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game logo embroidered on the side.

The Minor League Baseball Umpires who will work the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game are Kolin Kline (home plate) of the Southern League, Tom Woodring (first base) of the Eastern League, Nick Bailey (second base) of the Pacific Coast League and Spencer Flynn (third base) of the Southern League.

Eighty-eight players have competed in both the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In 2011, 30 Major League All-Stars were alumni of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Seven players - Adam Dunn, Neftali Feliz, Jason Heyward, Francisco Liriano, Evan Longoria, Ben Sheets and Geovany Soto - appeared in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and were named to the All-Star Game in the following season. The full list of players who have been named to both games are as follows:

Player Current Organization Position All-Star Game Futures Game

Elvis Andrus Rangers INF 2010 2007-08

Jose Bautista Blue Jays OF 2010-11 2005

Josh Beckett Red Sox RHP 2007, 2009, 2011 2000

Lance Berkman Cardinals INF 2001-02, 2004, 2011 1999

Hank Blalock --- INF 2003-04 2001

Ryan Braun Brewers OF 2008-11 2006

Jay Bruce Reds OF 2011 2007

Clay Buchholz Red Sox RHP 2010 2007

John Buck Marlins C 2010 2002

Mark Buehrle Marlins LHP 2002, 2005-06, 2009 2000

Marlon Byrd --- OF 2010 2002

Miguel Cabrera Tigers INF 2004, 2007, 2010-11 2001-02

Trevor Cahill Diamondbacks RHP 2010 2008

Matt Cain Giants RHP 2009, 2011 2004

Robinson Cano Yankees INF 2006, 2010-11 2003-04

Starlin Castro Cubs INF 2011 2009

Aaron Cook Red Sox LHP 2008 2002

Francisco Cordero Blue Jays RHP 2004, 2007, 2009 1999

Carl Crawford Red Sox OF 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002

Nelson Cruz Rangers OF 2009 2005

Michael Cuddyer Rockies OF 2011 1999

Adam Dunn White Sox OF 2002 2001

Jacoby Ellsbury Red Sox OF 2011 2007

Neftali Feliz Rangers RHP 2010 2009

Prince Fielder Tigers INF 2007, 2009, 2011 2004

Rafael Furcal Cardinals INF 2003, 2010 1999

Yovani Gallardo Brewers RHP 2010 2006

Marcus Giles --- INF 2003 2000

Adrian Gonzalez Red Sox INF 2008-11 2001

Gio Gonzalez Nationals LHP 2011 2006

Zack Greinke Brewers RHP 2009 2003

Josh Hamilton Rangers OF 2008-11 2000

J.J. Hardy Orioles INF 2007 2003

Corey Hart Brewers OF 2008, 2010 2002

Felix Hernandez Mariners RHP 2009, 2011 2004

Roberto Hernandez Indians RHP 2010 2004-05

Jason Heyward Braves OF 2010 2009

Aaron Hill Diamondbacks INF 2009 2004

Ryan Howard Phillies INF 2006, 2009-10 2003

Orlando Hudson White Sox INF 2007, 2009 2002

Phil Hughes Yankees RHP 2010 2006

Omar Infante Marlins INF 2010 2002

Brandon Inge Athletics INF 2009 2000

Edwin Jackson Nationals RHP 2009 2003

Howie Kendrick Angels INF 2011 2006

Clayton Kershaw Dodgers LHP 2011 2007

Francisco Liriano Twins LHP 2006 2002, 2005

Evan Longoria Rays INF 2008-10 2007

Felipe Lopez --- INF 2005 2000-01

Jose Lopez Indians INF 2006 2002

Ryan Ludwick Reds OF 2008 2001

Russell Martin Yankees C 2007-08, 2011 2005

Victor Martinez Tigers C 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002

Joe Mauer Twins C 2006, 2008-10 2003

Andrew McCutchen Pirates OF 2011 2008

Justin Morneau Twins INF 2007-10 2002, 2004

Mark Mulder --- LHP 2003-04 1999

Dioner Navarro --- C 2008 2004

Carlos Pe�=B1a Rays INF 2009 2000-01

Hunter Pence Phillies OF 2009, 2011 2006

Brad Penny Giants RHP 2006-07 1999

Brandon Phillips Reds INF 2010-11 2002

Aramis Ramirez Brewers INF 2005, 2008 1999

Hanley Ramirez Marlins INF 2008-10 2005

Jose Reyes Marlins INF 2006-07, 2010-11 2002

Alex Rios White Sox OF 2006-07 2003

Francisco Rodriguez Brewers RHP 2004, 2007-09 2002

B.J. Ryan --- LHP 2005 1999

C.C. Sabathia Yankees LHP 2003-04, 2007, 2010 2000

Ervin Santana Angels RHP 2008 2003

Ben Sheets --- RHP 2001, 2004, 2007-08 2000

Grady Sizemore Indians OF 2006-08 2003

Alfonso Soriano Cubs OF 2002-05, 2007-08 1999

Geovany Soto Cubs C 2008 2007

Troy Tulowitzki Rockies INF 2010-11 2006

Justin Upton Diamondbacks OF 2009, 2011 2007

Chase Utley Phillies INF 2006-10 2001

Jose Valverde Tigers RHP 2007, 2010-11 2001

Justin Verlander Tigers RHP 2007, 2009-11 2005

Edinson V�"lquez Padres RHP 2008 2005

Joey Votto Reds INF 2010-11 2006-07

Adam Wainwright Cardinals RHP 2010 2002

Rickie Weeks Brewers INF 2011 2004

Vernon Wells Angels OF 2003, 2006, 2010 1999-00

David Wright Mets INF 2006-10 2004

Kevin Youkilis Red Sox INF 2008-09, 2011 2003

Chris Young Diamondbacks OF 2010 2005

Barry Zito Giants LHP 2002-03, 2006 2000

There are currently 223 players from the first 13 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Games on active rosters or disabled lists in the Major Leagues as of today:

Players from 1999-2011 Futures Games Currently on Active Major League Rosters:

U.S.

Current

Player, Position Year(s) Team____

Pedro Alvarez, INF 2009 Pirates

Brett Anderson, LHP 2008 Athletics

Rick Ankiel, OF 1999 Nationals

Jake Arrieta, RHP 2008 Orioles

Homer Bailey, RHP 2006 Reds

Josh Beckett, RHP 2000 Red Sox

Lance Berkman, INF 1999 Cardinals

Joe Blanton, RHP 2004 Phillies

Ryan Braun, OF 2006 Brewers

Jay Bruce, OF 2007 Reds

Clay Buchholz, RHP 2007 Red Sox

John Buck, C 2002 Marlins

Travis Buck, OF 2006 Astros

Mark Buehrle, LHP 2000 Marlins

Madison Bumgarner, LHP 2009 Giants

A.J. Burnett, RHP 1999 Pirates

Sean Burnett, LHP 2002 Nationals

Billy Butler, INF 2006 Royals

Trevor Cahill, RHP 2008 D-backs

Matt Cain, RHP 2004 Giants

Adrian Cardenas, INF 2007 Cubs

Jason Castro, C 2009 Astros

Joba Chamberlain, RHP 2007 Yankees

Lonnie Chisenhall, INF 2010 Indians

Aaron Cook, RHP 2002 Red Sox

Carl Crawford, OF 2002 Red Sox

Michael Cuddyer, OF 1999 Rockies

John Danks, LHP 2004 White Sox

James Darnell, INF 2011 Padres

Kyle Drabek, RHP 2009 Blue Jays

Stephen Drew, INF 2006 D-backs

Danny Duffy, LHP 2009 Royals

Adam Dunn, OF 2001 White Sox

Jacoby Ellsbury, OF 2007 Red Sox

Danny Espinosa, INF 2009-10 Nationals

Prince Fielder, INF 2004 Tigers

Tyler Flowers, C 2009 White Sox

Gavin Floyd, RHP 2003-04 White Sox

Dexter Fowler, OF 2008 Rockies

Juan Francisco, INF 2008 Braves

Christian Friedrich, LHP 2010 Rockies

Mat Gamel, INF 2008 Brewers

Chris Getz, INF 2008 Royals

Paul Goldschmidt, INF 2011 D-backs

Adrian Gonzalez, INF 2001 Red Sox

Gio Gonzalez, LHP 2006 Nationals

Alex Gordon, OF 2006 Royals

Dee Gordon, INF 2010 Dodgers

Zack Greinke, RHP 2003 Brewers

Jason Grilli, RHP 1999 Pirates

Josh Hamilton, OF 2000 Rangers

J.J. Hardy, INF 2003 Orioles

Bryce Harper, OF 2011 Nationals

Corey Hart, OF 2002 Brewers

Chris Heisey, OF 2009 Reds

Jeremy Hellickson, RHP 2010 Rays

Jeremy Hermida, OF 2005 Padres

Jason Heyward, OF 2009 Braves

Aaron Hill, INF 2004 D-backs

Luke Hochevar, RHP 2007 Royals

Eric Hosmer, INF 2010 Royals

Ryan Howard, INF 2003 Phillies

Daniel Hudson, RHP 2010 D-backs

Orlando Hudson, INF 2002 White Sox

Phil Hughes, RHP 2006 Yankees

Chris Iannetta, C 2005 Angels

Brandon Inge, INF 2000 Athletics

Edwin Jackson, RHP 2003 Nationals

Desmond Jennings, OF 2009-10 Rays

Jim Johnson, RHP 2005 Orioles

Nick Johnson, INF 1999, 01 Orioles

Howie Kendrick, INF 2006 Angels

Adam Kennedy, INF 1999 Dodgers

Clayton Kershaw, LHP 2007 Dodgers

Jason Kipnis, INF 2011 Indians

Jason Kubel, OF 2004 D-backs

Adam LaRoche, INF 2003 Nationals

Mat Latos, RHP 2009 Reds

Brent Lillibridge, INF 2007 White Sox

Brad Lincoln, RHP 2009 Pirates

Matt Lindstrom, RHP 2006 Orioles

Evan Longoria, INF 2007 Rays

Ryan Ludwick, OF 2001 Reds

Jordan Lyles, RHP 2010 Astros

Paul Maholm, LHP 2005 Cubs

Lou Marson, C 2008 Indians

Jeff Mathis, C 2003-04 Blue Jays

Ryan Mattheus, RHP 2008 Nationals

Brian Matusz, LHP 2009 Orioles

Joe Mauer, C 2003 Twins

Cameron Maybin, OF 2006-07 Padres

Andrew McCutchen, OF 2008 Pirates

Devin Mesoraco, C 2011 Reds

Will Middlebrooks, INF 2011 Red Sox

Mike Minor, LHP 2010 Braves

Matt Moore, LHP 2011 Rays

Logan Morrison, OF 2010 Marlins

Mike Moustakas, INF 2010 Royals

Brett Myers, RHP 2001-02 Astros

Jeff Niemann, RHP 2007 Rays

Lyle Overbay, INF 2002 D-backs

Jarrod Parker, RHP 2009 Athletics

Troy Patton, LHP 2005 Orioles

Steve Pearce, INF 2007 Orioles

Hunter Pence, OF 2006 Phillies

Cliff Pennington, INF 2008 Athletics

Brandon Phillips, INF 2002 Reds

Cody Ransom, INF 2001 Brewers

Colby Rasmus, OF 2007 Blue Jays

Nolan Reimold, OF 2006 Orioles

Ben Revere, OF 2010 Twins

Clayton Richard, LHP 2008 Padres

Austin Romine, C 2010-11 Yankees

C.C. Sabathia, LHP 2000 Yankees

Tanner Scheppers, RHP 2010 Rangers

Nate Schierholtz, OF 2008 Giants

Grady Sizemore, OF 2003 Indians

Scott Sizemore, INF 2009 Athletics

Mike Stanton, OF 2009 Marlins

Tim Stauffer, RHP 2004 Padres

Ian Stewart, INF 2007 Cubs

Kurt Suzuki, C 2006 Athletics

Taylor Teagarden, C 2008 Orioles

Tyler Thornburg, RHP 2011 Brewers

Chad Tracy, INF 2002 Nationals

Mike Trout, OF 2010 Angels

Troy Tulowitzki, INF 2006 Rockies

B.J. Upton, OF 2004-05 Rays

Justin Upton, OF 2007 D-backs

Chase Utley, INF 2001 Phillies

Justin Verlander, RHP 2005 Tigers

Adam Wainwright, RHP 2002 Cardinals

Neil Walker, INF 2006 Pirates

Jemile Weeks, INF 2009 Athletics

Rickie Weeks, INF 2004 Brewers

Vernon Wells, OF 1999-00 Angels

Jerome Williams, RHP 2001 Angels

David Wright, INF 2004 Mets

Kevin Youkilis, INF 2003 Red Sox

Chris Young, OF 2005 D-backs

Delmon Young, OF 2004-05 Tigers

Eric Young, Jr., INF 2009 Rockies

Barry Zito, LHP 2000 Giants

World

Current

Player, Position Year(s) Team____

Yonder Alonso, INF 2010-11 Padres

Henderson Alvarez, RHP 2010-11 Blue Jays

Elvis Andrus, INF 2007-08 Rangers

Joaquin Arias, INF 2006 Giants

Jose Altuve, INF 2011 Astros

Grant Balfour, RHP 2001 Athletics

Jose Bautista, OF 2005 Blue Jays

Erik Bedard, LHP 2001-02 Pirates

Yuniesky Betancourt, INF 2005 Royals

Wilson Betemit, INF 2001 Orioles

Travis Blackley, LHP 2003 Athletics

Melky Cabrera, OF 2005 Giants

Miguel Cabrera, INF 2001-02 Tigers

Robinson Cano, INF 2003-04 Yankees

Carlos Carrasco, RHP 2006-08 Indians

Starlin Castro, INF 2009 Cubs

Jhoulys Chacin, RHP 2009 Rockies

Shin-Soo Choo, OF 2002, 04-05 Indians

Francisco Cordero, RHP 1999 Blue Jays

Juan Cruz, RHP 2001 Pirates

Nelson Cruz, OF 2005 Rangers

Jorge De La Rosa, LHP 2002-03 Rockies

Ivan De Jesus, INF 2008 Dodgers

Edwin Encarnacion, INF 2003-05 Blue Jays

Alcides Escobar, INF 2007, 09 Royals

Yunel Escobar, INF 2006 Blue Jays

Neftali Feliz, RHP 2009 Rangers

Rafael Furcal, INF 1999 Cardinals

Jeff Francis, LHP 2004 Rockies

Yovani Gallardo, RHP 2006 Brewers

Jaime Garcia, LHP 2006, 08 Cardinals

Carlos Gonzalez, OF 2006-07 Rockies

Franklin Gutierrez, OF 2003 Mariners

Liam Hendriks, RHP 2010-11 Twins

Felix Hernandez, RHP 2004 Mariners

Kelvin Herrera, RHP 2011 Royals

Omar Infante, INF 2002 Marlins

George Kottaras, C 2006 Brewers

Brett Lawrie, INF 2009-10 Blue Jays

Francisco Liriano, LHP 2002, 05 Twins

Jose Lopez, INF 2002 Indians

Russell Martin, C 2005 Yankees

Fernando Martinez, OF 2008 Astros

Victor Martinez, C 2002 Tigers

Jesus Montero, C 2008-09 Mariners

Miguel Montero, C 2005 D-backs

Franklin Morales, LHP 2007 Red Sox

Kendrys Morales, INF 2005 Angels

Justin Morneau, INF 2002, 04 Twins

Hector Noesi, RHP 2010 Mariners

Miguel Olivo, C 2000 Mariners

Gerardo Parra, OF 2008 D-backs

Carlos Pe�=B1a, INF 2000-01 Rays

Juan Perez, LHP 2004 Brewers

Luis Perez, LHP 2009 Blue Jays

Aramis Ramirez, INF 1999 Brewers

Hanley Ramirez, INF 2005 Marlins

Jose Reyes, INF 2002 Marlins

Alex Rios, OF 2003 White Sox

Juan Rivera, OF 2001 Dodgers

Francisco Rodriguez, RHP 2002 Brewers

Henry Rodriguez, RHP 2008 Nationals

Wilin Rosario, C 2010-11 Rockies

Fernando Salas, RHP 2008 Cardinals

Anibal Sanchez, RHP 2005 Marlins

Eduardo Sanchez, RHP 2010 Cardinals

Pablo Sandoval, INF 2006, 08 Giants

Carlos Santana, C 2009 Indians

Ervin Santana, RHP 2003 Angels

Michael Saunders, OF 2007 Mariners

Alfonso Soriano, OF 1999 Cubs

Geovany Soto, C 2007 Cubs

Jose Tabata, OF 2008 Pirates

Andres Torres, OF 2002 Mets

Jose Valverde, RHP 2001 Tigers

Dayan Viciedo, INF 2009 White Sox

Arodys Vizcaino, RHP 2011 Braves

Edinson Volquez, RHP 2005 Padres

Joey Votto, INF 2006-07 Reds

Chien-Ming Wang, RHP 2003 Nationals

Tickets are still available for purchase for the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game by visiting www.allstargame.com, calling 1-888-326-3378 or visiting the Royals box office at Kauffman Stadium.

The 2012 All-Star Game will be played at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, July 10th. The 83rd All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 200 countries via MLB International's independent feed. Pregame ceremonies will begin at 7:30 p.m. (EDT)/6:30 p.m. (CDT). ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com or royals.com/asg.

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