SAN FRANCISCO -- My (work) weekend concludes with a pair of stories, written pre-game and post-game, about players involved in the Futures Game. Like I said before, the only word for the weekend is ridiculous, and I will have more on the details of it once I get back to Sac Town and can collect my thoughts, photos etc.Click here for a story on Lexington Legends outfielder James Van Ostrand, who joined another couple of Canadians on the World Team roster. This story gave me another chance to talk with Mike Saunders, a coulda-been-an-NHLer turned up-and-coming-baseball player. Good times.
Click here for a story focusing on the U.S. Team's starting pitcher in the exhibition, Durham Bulls right-hander Jeff Niemann. Making the cut as 1-of-20 pitchers selected in the game out of all the Minor Leagues is one thing, becoming the 18th pitcher to ever start in a Futures Game is something else all together.
Again, check back sooner as opposed to later. Details and photos of really fun stuff this weekend is coming.
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