Players from 1999-2005 Futures Games Currently on Major League Rosters:
U.S. Player, Position Year(s) Current Team *Rick Ankiel, lhp 1999 Cardinals Zach Jackson, rhp 2005 Brewers Josh Barfield, inf 2003, 2005 Padres Nick Johnson, 1b 1999, 2001 Nationals Josh Beckett, rhp 2000 Red Sox Adam Kennedy, 2b 1999 Angels Lance Berkman, of 1999 Astros Jason Kubel, of 2004 Twins Hank Blalock, 3b 2001 Rangers Jason Lane, of 2001 Astros Joe Blanton, rhp 2004 Athletics Adam LaRoche, 1b 2003 Braves Joe Borchard, of 2001, 2002 Marlins Paul Maholm, lhp 2005 Pirates Russell Branyan, inf 1999 Devil Rays Joe Mauer, c 2003 Twins John Buck, c 2002 Royals Dallas McPherson, 3b 2004 Angels Mark Buehrle, lhp 2000 White Sox Lastings Milledge, of 2005 Mets **Bryan Bullington, rhp 2004 Pirates Mark Mulder, lhp 1999 Cardinals Chris Burke, inf 2003, 2004 Astros Eric Munson, c 2000 Astros **A.J. Burnett, rhp 1999 Blue Jays Brett Myers, rhp 2001, 2002 Phillies Pat Burrell, of 1999 Phillies Lyle Overbay, 1b 2002 Blue Jays Marlon Byrd, of 2002 Nationals Corey Patterson, of 1999, 2000 Orioles Matt Cain, rhp 2004 Giants Brad Penny, rhp 1999 Dodgers Aaron Cook, rhp 2002 Rockies Brandon Phillips, inf 2002 Reds Neal Cotts, lhp 2003 White Sox Jeremy Reed, of 2004 Mariners Carl Crawford, of 2002 Devil Rays B.J. Ryan, lhp 1999 Blue Jays Michael Cuddyer, inf 1999 Twins C.C. Sabathia, lhp 2000 Indians Adam Dunn, of 2001 Reds *Ben Sheets, rhp 2000 Brewers Prince Fielder, 1b 2004 Brewers Grady Sizemore, of 2003 Indians Marcus Giles, 2b 2000 Braves Brad Thompson, rhp 2004 Cardinals Adrian Gonzalez, 1b 2001 Padres Chad Tracy, 3b 2002, 2003 Diamondbacks Khalil Greene, ss 2003 Padres Chase Utley, 2b 2001 Phillies **Zack Greinke, rhp 2003 Royals Justin Verlander, rhp 2005 Tigers Jason Grilli, rhp 1999 Tigers Adam Wainwright, rhp 2002 Cardinals Bill Hall, inf 2002 Brewers Rickie Weeks, 2b 2004 Brewers Toby Hall, c 2001 Devil Rays Kip Wells, rhp 1999 Pirates *J.J. Hardy, inf 2003 Brewers Vernon Wells, of 1999, 2000 Blue Jays Corey Hart, of 2002 Brewers Brad Wilkerson, of 2000 Rangers Jeremy Hermida, of 2005 Marlins David Wright, 3b 2004 Mets Aaron Hill, inf 2004 Blue Jays *John Van Benschoten, rhp 2003 Pirates Ryan Howard, 1b 2003 Phillies Kevin Youkilis, 3b 2003 Red Sox Orlando Hudson, 2b 2002 Diamondbacks Barry Zito, lhp 2000 Athletics Brandon Inge, c 2000 Tigers Joel Zumaya, rhp 2005 Tigers Conor Jackson, inf-of 2004, 2005 Diamondbacks
World Player, Position Year(s) Current Team Alfredo Amezaga, inf 2001 Marlins *Jorge De La Rosa, lhp 2002, 2003 Brewers Tony Armas, Jr., rhp 1999 Nationals *Edwin Encarnacion, inf 2003-05 Reds Danys Baez, rhp 2000 Dodgers Alex Escobar, of 2000 Nationals **Grant Balfour, rhp 2001 Reds Jeff Francis, lhp 2004 Rockies Jose Bautista, inf 2005 Pirates Rafael Furcal, ss 1999 Dodgers Erik Bedard, lhp 2001, 2002 Orioles Alexis Gomez, of 2003 Tigers Angel Berroa, ss 2001, 2002 Royals Ruben Gotay, inf 2004 Royals Yuniesky Betancourt, ss 2005 Mariners Franklin Gutierrez, of 2003 Indians Wilson Betemit, 3b 2001 Braves *Rich Harden, rhp 2003 Athletics Miguel Cabrera, of 2001, 2002 Marlins Felix Hernandez, rhp 2004 Mariners Robinson Cano, 2b 2003, 2004 Yankees Shawn Hill, rhp 2003 Nationals Jose Capellan, rhp 2004 Brewers Justin Huber, c/inf 2002-03, 2005 Royals Fausto Carmona, rhp 2004-05 Indians Omar Infante, inf 2002 Tigers Jose Castillo, 2b 2003 Pirates Wilfredo Ledezma, lhp 2004 Tigers Ramon Castro, c 2000 Mets Francisco Liriano, lhp 2002, 2005 Twins Francisco Cordero, rhp 1999 Rangers Adam Loewen, lhp 2005 Orioles Humberto Cota, c 2001 Pirates Felipe Lopez, ss 2000, 2001 Reds *Juan Cruz, rhp 2001 Diamondbacks Jose Lopez, 2b 2002 Mariners
Russell Martin, c 2005 Dodgers Victor Martinez, c 2002 Indians Scott Mathieson, rhp 2005 Phillies Kendrys Morales, inf 2005 Angels Justin Morneau, 1b 2002, 2004 Twins Fernando Nieve, rhp 2005 Astros *Tomo Ohka, rhp 1999, 2000 Brewers Miguel Olivo, c 2000 Marlins Ramon Ortiz, rhp 1999 Nationals Pablo Ozuna, inf 1999 White Sox *Wily Mo Pena, of 2001, 2002 Red Sox Joel Pineiro, rhp 2001 Mariners Aramis Ramirez, 3b 1999 Cubs Hanley Ramirez, inf 2005 Marlins Jose Reyes, ss 2002 Mets Alexis Rios, of 2003 Blue Jays Juan Rivera, of 2001 Angels Francisco Rodriguez, rhp 2002 Angels J.C. Romero, lhp 1999 Angels Ervin Santana, rhp 2003 Angels Jae Seo, rhp 2001 Dodgers Carlos Silva, rhp 2000 Twins Alfonso Soriano, ss 1999 Nationals Willy Taveras, of 2004 Astros Scott Thorman, inf 2003 Braves **Chin-hui Tsao, rhp 2000, 2003 Rockies Jose Valverde, rhp 2001 Diamondbacks Chien-Ming Wang, rhp 2003 Yankees
* - 15-day DL; ** - 60-day DL
Media from minor league team markets that wish to cover the XM Satellite Radio All-Star Futures
Game and have not already applied for All-Star Game credentials should follow these guidelines:
• Fax a letter on company letterhead with the name(s) and function(s) of each person applying for credentials (beat writer, columnists, talent, producer, technician, etc.). • The letter must be submitted by the Sports Director or Sports Editor and must include specific contact information for the Sports Director or Sports Editor (phone/fax/e-mail). • The letter must also include the name of the minor league team regularly covered. • The letter must be sent to the attention of John Blundell at (212) 949-5654. • Faxes must be received by Tuesday, June 27. • Credentials will be granted for Taco Bell® All-Star Sunday only.
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