Category Archives: 2011 All-Star Futures Game

Mariners pitching prospects in spring training

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Anyone who pays close attention to the minor leagues surely knows about the Seattle Mariners’ triple threat of pitching prospects: RHP Taijuan Walker, LHP James Paxton and LHP Danny Hultzen. Two-thirds of the trio played in the Midwest League last year, and I … Continue reading →

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Great Szczur’s ghost, it’s 110 degrees in Lansing?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

As you may already know from reading my Twitter feed, I’m a day behind in posting stories from my time in Lansing because the Internet connection at the Super 8 hotel in South Lansing was spotty. I’ll blog about my … Continue reading →

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All-Star Futures Game rosters announced

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Craig Wieczorkiewicz

Three Midwest League players are among the 50 minor-leaguers selected for the 2011 All-Star Futures Game. The U.S. and World team rosters each consist of 25 players. Peoria Chiefs outfielder Matt Szczur was picked for the U.S. team. Pitchers Carlos Martinez … Continue reading →

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