2012 Futures Game, 5 PM

[Yoda]

Since this is starting in 20 minutes, I thought I'd put this here in the Tigers board where most of the traffic is.

This is being aired on ESPN2.

U.S. Team

Pitchers
Matt Barnes, Red Sox; Trevor Bauer, Diamondbacks; Dylan Bundy, Orioles; Gerrit Cole, Pirates; Danny Hultzen, Diamondbacks; Alex Meyer, Nationals; Jake Odorizzi, Royals; Tyler Skaggs*, Diamondbacks; Jameson Taillon, Pirates; Taijuan Walker, Diamondbacks; and Zack Wheeler, Mets.

Catchers
Rob Brantly*, Tigers; Tommy Joseph, Giants; Travis d'Arnaud, Blue Jays.

Infielders
Nolan Arenado, Rockies; Nick Castellanos , Tigers; Scooter Gennett, Brewers; Billy Hamilton, Reds; Manny Machado, Orioles; Mike Olt, Rangers; Jonathan Singleton, Astros; and Kolten Wong, Cardinals.

Outfielders
Tyler Austin, Yankees; Michael Choice, A's; Anthony Gose, Blue Jays; Wil Myers, Royals; and Christian Yelich, Marlins.

*=selected to roster but later removed due to injury or MLB promotion

World Team

Pitchers
Lisalverto Bonilla, Phillies; Jose Fernandez, Marlins; Kyle Lotzkar, Reds; Ariel Pena, Angels; Chris Reed, Dodgers; Felipe Rivero, Rays; Julio Rodriguez, Phillies; Enny Romero, Rays; Bruce Rondon, Tigers; and Yordano Ventura, Royals.

Catchers
Christian Bethancourt, Braves; and Ali Solis, Padres.

Infielders
Jesus Aguilar, Indians; Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox; Wilmer Flores, Mets; Francisco Lindor, Indians; Chih-Fang Pan, A's; Jurickson Profar, Rangers; Carlos Sanchez, White Sox; and Jean Segura, Angels;

Outfielders
Oswaldo Arcia, Twins; Jae-Hoon Ha, Cubs; Rymer Liriano, Padres; Alfredo Marte, Diamondbacks; and Oscar Taveras, Cardinals.

[Yoda]

This is probably my favorite portion of All-Star weekend. I really love these games.

I'd love to see a Castellanos/Rondon match-up!

[Just Some Dude]

Nick will be the DH today, can't wait to see him hit.

[Yoda]

Yup, batting 7th.

[Just Some Dude]

And then Rondon will be pitching the 9th for the World team. KC has some nice looking prospects.. they'll be a real good team soon.

[Yoda]

Strike em out, throw em out DP to end the 2nd with Nick on deck. Looked like ball 4 too.

[DaYooperASBDT]

Ah shoot forgot and just found this one on TV, did I miss anything? :-)

[DaYooperASBDT]

Nevermind, I see Nick will be leading off the next inning. BTW here's the starting lineups:

STARTING LINEUPS

U.S.	#	World
SS: Billy Hamilton, CIN	1	2B: Jean Segura, LAA
2B: Kolten Wong, STL	2	SS: Jurickson Profar, TEX
RF: Wil Myers, KC	3	RF: Oscar Taveras, STL
3B: Mike Olt, TEX	4	LF: Alfredo Marte, ARI
1B: Jonathan Singleton, HOU	5	DH: Xander Bogaerts, BOS
LF: Michael Choice, OAK	6	3B: Wilmer Flores, NYM
DH: Nick Castellanos, DET	7	1B: Jesus Aguilar, CLE
C: Tommy Joseph, SF	8	CF: Jae-Hoon Ha, CHC
CF: Anthony Gose, TOR	9	C: Christian Bethancourt, ATL
RHP: Jake Odorizzi, KC	P	RHP: Yordano Ventura, KC

[DaYooperASBDT]

Gose - great catch in CF there!

[Antrat]

The Rangers are going to be good for a long time. I was just reading about their prospects.
Lordy.

[Just Some Dude]

Finally.. Nick gets to hit!

[Antrat]

He looks thinner than I thought he would be.

[Just Some Dude]

And he K's swinging, sure he'll get at least 1 more AB.

[spikesglaring]

Good Lord, someone needs to feed the kid and put him on one hell of a strength & conditioning program.

[Antrat]

Ha ha

[TurnerHasHYPE]

Bust?

[DaYooperASBDT]

cut 'im

[Antrat]

Hoon Ha. Please let this guy make the big leagues!

[Mr. Bigglesworth]

Hoon Ha. Please let this guy make the big leagues!

[Antrat]

I want him and this guy on the same team.
Chin-lung Hu Statistics and History - Baseball-Reference.com

[Just Some Dude]

Nick works a walk, still want to see him hit :)

[Buddha]

The skinny kid takes a walk.

[Antrat]

USA USA USA!
Suck it, world!

[Just Some Dude]

Nice throw out at 3rd by Brantly! Look out Avila, we have a catching prospect!

[JayVee]

Awesome catch by Machado.

[Just Some Dude]

Awesome catch by Machado.

Looked like a hit all the way, he timed that jump perfect.

[Just Some Dude]

Nick with a base hit to CF. Lets see if Brantly can drive him in.

[TurnerHasHYPE]

Castellanos is HOF bound!

[JayVee]

There's a single for Nick! And Brantly hits him in! 2Rs for Nick.

[Just Some Dude]

Man I love when I get what I wish for. Wish I had $100 million dollars!

[Yoda]

Leading off the 6th, Castellanos singles to center, and Brantly drives him in with a double to right-center!!

[JayVee]

Is there a live box score for this game? I can't find one.

[spikesglaring]

That was an impressive drive by Brantley! Hey, the Tigers have legit prospects!

[JayVee]

Problem is, if the score stands, Rondon won't pitch today...

[JayVee]

And Brantly scores on the 2-run double by Machado. 9-5 USA.

[Yoda]

Is there a live box score for this game? I can't find one.

World Futures vs. U.S. Futures - July 8, 2012 | MiLB.com Gameday | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball

[C03BRA]

Is there a live box score for this game? I can't find one.

World Futures vs. U.S. Futures - July 8, 2012 | MiLB.com Gameday | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball

[Yoda]

Nick has long legs and a long stride. He's going to be able to cover a decent amount of ground in the OF.

[TurnerHasHYPE]

Problem is, if the score stands, Rondon won't pitch today...

That's why I was hoping World would lead...

Oh well, maybe the World bullpen will get burnt out and Rondon will still pitch.

[Yoda]

USA pouring it on!