FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2012 SIRIUSXM ALL-STAR FUTURES GAME ROSTERS ANNOUNCED

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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2012 SIRIUSXM ALL-STAR FUTURES GAME ROSTERS ANNOUNCED Rosters for the 14 th 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 83 rd All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 10 th. 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 10 th 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.

2 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 Organization Position All-Star Game Futures Game Elvis Andrus Rangers INF Jose Bautista Blue Jays OF Josh Beckett Red Sox RHP 2007, 2009, Lance Berkman Cardinals INF , 2004, Hank Blalock --- INF Ryan Braun Brewers OF Jay Bruce Reds OF Clay Buchholz Red Sox RHP John Buck Marlins C Mark Buehrle Marlins LHP 2002, , Marlon Byrd --- OF Miguel Cabrera Tigers INF 2004, 2007, Trevor Cahill Diamondbacks RHP Matt Cain Giants RHP 2009, Robinson Cano Yankees INF 2006, Starlin Castro Cubs INF Aaron Cook Red Sox LHP Francisco Cordero Blue Jays RHP 2004, 2007, Carl Crawford Red Sox OF 2004, 2007, Nelson Cruz Rangers OF Michael Cuddyer Rockies OF Adam Dunn White Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury Red Sox OF Neftali Feliz Rangers RHP Prince Fielder Tigers INF 2007, 2009, Rafael Furcal Cardinals INF 2003, Yovani Gallardo Brewers RHP Marcus Giles --- INF Adrian Gonzalez Red Sox INF Gio Gonzalez Nationals LHP Zack Greinke Brewers RHP Josh Hamilton Rangers OF J.J. Hardy Orioles INF Corey Hart Brewers OF 2008, Felix Hernandez Mariners RHP 2009, Roberto Hernandez Indians RHP Jason Heyward Braves OF Aaron Hill Diamondbacks INF

3 Player Organization Position All-Star Game Futures Game Ryan Howard Phillies INF 2006, Orlando Hudson White Sox INF 2007, Phil Hughes Yankees RHP Omar Infante Marlins INF Brandon Inge Athletics INF Edwin Jackson Nationals RHP Howie Kendrick Angels INF Clayton Kershaw Dodgers LHP Francisco Liriano Twins LHP , 2005 Evan Longoria Rays INF Felipe Lopez --- INF Jose Lopez Indians INF Ryan Ludwick Reds OF Russell Martin Yankees C , Victor Martinez Tigers C 2004, 2007, Joe Mauer Twins C 2006, Andrew McCutchen Pirates OF Justin Morneau Twins INF , 2004 Mark Mulder --- LHP Dioner Navarro --- C Carlos Peña Rays INF Hunter Pence Phillies OF 2009, Brad Penny Giants RHP Brandon Phillips Reds INF Aramis Ramirez Brewers INF 2005, Hanley Ramirez Marlins INF Jose Reyes Marlins INF , Alex Rios White Sox OF Francisco Rodriguez Brewers RHP 2004, B.J. Ryan --- LHP C.C. Sabathia Yankees LHP , 2007, Ervin Santana Angels RHP Ben Sheets --- RHP 2001, 2004, Grady Sizemore Indians OF Alfonso Soriano Cubs OF , Geovany Soto Cubs C Troy Tulowitzki Rockies INF Justin Upton Diamondbacks OF 2009, Chase Utley Phillies INF Jose Valverde Tigers RHP 2007, Justin Verlander Tigers RHP 2007, Edinson Vólquez Padres RHP Joey Votto Reds INF Adam Wainwright Cardinals RHP Rickie Weeks Brewers INF Vernon Wells Angels OF 2003, 2006, David Wright Mets INF Kevin Youkilis Red Sox INF , Chris Young Diamondbacks OF Barry Zito Giants LHP ,

4 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 Futures Games ly on Active Major League Rosters: 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 Nationals Prince Fielder, INF 2004 Tigers Tyler Flowers, C 2009 White Sox Gavin Floyd, RHP 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 U.S. 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 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 Blue Jays Ryan Mattheus, RHP 2008 Nationals Brian Matusz, LHP 2009 Orioles Joe Mauer, C 2003 Twins Cameron Maybin, OF 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 Astros Jeff Niemann, RHP 2007 Rays

5 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 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 World Yonder Alonso, INF Padres Henderson Alvarez, RHP Blue Jays Elvis Andrus, INF 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 Pirates Yuniesky Betancourt, INF 2005 Royals Wilson Betemit, INF 2001 Orioles Travis Blackley, LHP 2003 Athletics Melky Cabrera, OF 2005 Giants Miguel Cabrera, INF Tigers Robinson Cano, INF Yankees Carlos Carrasco, RHP Indians Starlin Castro, INF 2009 Cubs Jhoulys Chacin, RHP 2009 Rockies Shin-Soo Choo, OF 2002, Indians Francisco Cordero, RHP 1999 Blue Jays Juan Cruz, RHP 2001 Pirates Nelson Cruz, OF 2005 Rangers Jorge De La Rosa, LHP Rockies Ivan De Jesus, INF 2008 Dodgers Edwin Encarnacion, INF Blue Jays Alcides Escobar, INF 2007, 09 Royals Yunel Escobar, INF 2006 Blue Jays Neftali Feliz, RHP 2009 Rangers Rafael Furcal, INF 1999 Cardinals 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 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 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 Tigers Eric Young, Jr., INF 2009 Rockies Barry Zito, LHP 2000 Giants Jeff Francis, LHP 2004 Rockies Yovani Gallardo, RHP 2006 Brewers Jaime Garcia, LHP 2006, 08 Cardinals Carlos Gonzalez, OF Rockies Franklin Gutierrez, OF 2003 Mariners Liam Hendriks, RHP Twins Felix Hernandez, RHP 2004 Mariners Kelvin Herrera, RHP 2011 Royals Omar Infante, INF 2002 Marlins George Kottaras, C 2006 Brewers Brett Lawrie, INF 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 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 Peña, INF Rays Juan Perez, LHP 2004 Brewers Luis Perez, LHP 2009 Blue Jays Aramis Ramirez, INF 1999 Brewers

6 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 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 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 calling or visiting the Royals box office at Kauffman Stadium. The 2012 All-Star Game will be played at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, July 10 th. The 83 rd 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. # # # Contact: Patrick Courtney or Michael Teevan, Major League Baseball, (212) , twitter.com/mlb_pr

7 2012 U.S. Roster Pitchers (10) # Player (Organization) Bats-Throws HT WT Birthdate Birthplace Team (League/Level) 35 Barnes, Matt (BOS) R-R /17/1990 Danbury, CT Salem Red Sox (Carolina League/A Advanced) 17 Bauer, Trevor (ARI) R-R /17/1991 Panorama City, CA Reno Aces (Pacific Coast League/AAA) 17 Bundy, Dylan (BAL) S-R /15/1992 Tulsa, OK Frederick Keys (Carolina League/A Advanced) 28 Cole, Gerrit (PIT) R-R /8/1990 Newport Beach, CA Altoona Curve (Eastern League/AA) 33 Hultzen, Danny (SEA) L-L /28/1989 Bethesda, MD Tacoma Rainiers (Pacific Coast League/AAA) 40 Meyer, Alex (WSH) R-R /3/1990 Greensburg, IN Hagerstown Suns (South Atlantic League/A) 27 Odorizzi, Jake (KC) R-R /27/1990 Breese, IL Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League/AAA) 19 Taillon, Jameson (PIT) R-R /18/1991 Winter Haven, FL Bradenton Marauders (Florida State League/A Advanced) 44 Walker, Taijuan (SEA) R-R /13/1992 Shreveport, LA Jackson Generals (Southern League/AA) 45 Wheeler, Zack (NYM) R-R /30/1990 Smyrna, GA Binghamton Mets (Eastern League/AA) Catchers (2) 37 d Arnaud, Travis (TOR) R-R /10/1989 Long Beach, CA Las Vegas 51s (Pacific Coast League/AAA) 12 Joseph, Tommy (SF) R-R /16/1991 Phoenix, AZ Richmond Flying Squirrels (Eastern League/AA) Infielders (8) 12 Arenado, Nolan (COL) R-R /16/1991 Newport Beach, CA Tulsa Drillers (Texas League/AA) 1 Castellanos, Nick (DET) R-R /4/1992 Davie, FL Erie SeaWolves (Eastern League/AA) 2 Gennett, Scooter (MIL) L-R /1/1990 Cincinnati, OH Huntsville Stars (Southern League/AA) 4 Hamilton, Billy (CIN) S-R /9/1990 Taylorsville, MS Bakersfield Blaze (California League/A Advanced) 3 Machado, Manny (BAL) R-R /6/1992 Miami, FL Bowie Baysox (Eastern League/AA) 20 Olt, Mike (TEX) R-R /27/1988 New Haven, CT Frisco RoughRiders (Texas League/AA) 24 Singleton, Jonathan (HOU) L-L /18/1991 Harbor City, CA Corpus Christi Hooks (Texas League/AA) 4 Wong, Kolten (STL) L-R /10/1990 Hilo, HI Springfield Cardinals (Texas League/AA) Outfielders (5) 11 Austin, Tyler (NYY) R-R /6/1991 Conyers, GA Charleston RiverDogs (South Atlantic League/A) 14 Choice, Michael (OAK) R-R /10/1989 Fort Worth, TX Midland RockHounds (Texas League/AA) 3 Gose, Anthony (TOR) L-L /10/1990 Paramount, CA Las Vegas 51s (Pacific Coast League/AAA) 8 Myers, Wil (KC) R-R /10/1990 High Point, NC Omaha Storm Chasers (Pacific Coast League/AAA) 8 Yelich, Christian (MIA) L-R /5/1991 Thousand Oaks, CA Jupiter Hammerheads (Florida State League/A Advanced)

8 2012 World Roster Pitchers (10) 38 Bonilla, Lisalverto (PHI) R-R /18/1990 Samana, D.R. Reading Phillies (Eastern League/AA) 16 Cabrera, Edwar (COL) L-L /20/1987 Bani, D.R. Tulsa Drillers (Texas League/AA) 16 Fernandez, Jose (MIA) R-R /31/1992 Santa Clara, Cuba Greensboro Grasshoppers (South Atlantic League/A) 31 Lotzkar, Kyle (CIN) L-R /24/1989 Delta, British Columbia Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Southern League/AA) 38 Reed, Chris (LAD) L-L /20/1990 London, U.K. Chattanooga Lookouts (Southern League/AA) 33 Rivero, Felipe (TB) L-L /5/1991 San Felipe, Venezuela Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest League/A) 27 Rodriguez, Julio (PHI) R-R /29/1990 Toa Alta, Puerto Rico Reading Phillies (Eastern League/AA) 34 Romero, Enny (TB) L-L /24/1991 Santo Domingo, D.R. Charlotte Stone Crabs (Florida State League/A Advanced) 38 Rondon, Bruce (DET) R-R /9/1990 Valencia, Venezuela Erie SeaWolves (Eastern League/AA) 25 Ventura, Yordano (KC) R-R /3/1991 Samana, D.R. Wilmington Blue Rocks (Carolina League/A Advanced) Catchers (2) 2 Bethancourt, Christian (ATL) R-R /2/1991 Panama City, Panama Mississippi Braves (Southern League/AA) 41 Grandal, Yasmani (SD) S-R /8/1988 Havana, Cuba Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League/AAA) Infielders (8) 10 Aguilar, Jesus (CLE) R-R /30/1990 Maracay, Venezuela Carolina Mudcats (Carolina League/A Advanced) 23 Bogaerts, Xander (BOS) R-R /1/1992 San Nicolas, Aruba Salem Red Sox (Carolina League/A Advanced) 4 Flores, Wilmer (NYM) R-R /6/1991 Valencia, Venezuela Binghamton Mets (Eastern League/AA) 12 Lindor, Francisco (CLE) S-R /14/1993 Caguas, Puerto Rico Lake County Captains (Midwest League/A) 31 Pan, Chih-Fang (OAK) L-R /12/1990 Kaohsiung, Taiwan Burlington Bees (Midwest League/A) 10 Profar, Jurickson (TEX) S-R /20/1993 Willemstad, Curacao Frisco RoughRiders (Texas League/AA) 13 Sanchez, Carlos (CWS) S-R /29/1992 Maracay, Venezuela Winston-Salem Dash (Carolina League/A Advanced) 8 Segura, Jean (LAA) R-R /17/1990 San Juan, D.R. Arkansas Travelers (Texas League/AA) Outfielders (5) 25 Arcia, Oswaldo (MIN) L-R /9/1991 Anaco, Venezuela New Britain Rock Cats (Eastern League/AA) 3 Ha, Jae-Hoon (CHC) R-R /29/1990 Jin Ju City, South Korea Tennessee Smokies (Southern League/AA) 28 Liriano, Rymer (SD) R-R /20/1991 Santo Domingo, D.R. Lake Elsinore Storm (California League/A Advanced) 21 Marte, Alfredo (ARI) R-R /31/1989 Santo Domingo, D.R. Mobile BayBears (Southern League/AA) 25 Taveras, Oscar (STL) L-L /19/1992 Puerto Plata, D.R. Springfield Cardinals (Texas League/AA)