SB Nation Denver - 2011 Futures Game: Nolan Arenado, Wilin Rosario Represent Colorado Rockieshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2011-07-10T19:07:30-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/20038392011-07-10T19:07:30-06:002011-07-10T19:07:30-06:002011 MLB Futures Game Results: Nolan Arenado Delivers RBI Double For USA In 6-4 Victory
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> third base prospect <span>Nolan Arenado</span> delivered an insurance run for the USA Futures team in the bottom of the eighth inning. USA had entered the inning down 4-3, but <span>Grant Green</span> started things with a double to dead center field. But a double by <span>Tim Beckham</span> and an <span>Austin Romine</span> single had put USA up, 5-4.</p>
<p>Arenado fouled off a mid-90s fastball to start his at-bat, but he then came up with an opposite-field double down the right field line to score Romine for the extra run. Arenado had previously grounded out in the sixth inning, his only other at-bat.</p>
<p>Catcher <span>Wilin Rosario</span> started for the World Futures team and went 0-for-2 before Sebastian Valle replaced him midway through the contest.</p>
<p>Arenado is currently playing for Hi-A Modesto and hitting .308 with and .838 OPS and 11 home runs. Wilin Rosario is with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, hitting .249 with a .724 OPS and 12 home runs.</p>
<p><i>For more on Rockies prospects, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.purplerow.com/">Purple Row</a>.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2011/7/10/2269321/mlb-futures-game-2011-rockies-nolan-arenado-wilin-rosarioRuss Oates2011-06-23T13:24:53-06:002011-06-23T13:24:53-06:002011 Futures Game: Nolan Arenado, Wilin Rosario Selected To Represent Colorado Rockies
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<p>Before the 2011 Home Run Derby and the 2011 MLB All-Star Game take place, the 2011 Futures Game will get underway on Sunday, July 10, at Chase Field, home to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/">Arizona Diamondbacks</a>. Representing the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> this year will be third baseman <span>Nolan Arenado</span> and catcher <span>Wilin Rosario</span>.</p>
<p>Arenado was selected in the second round of the 2009 draft and he's been hitting his way through the minors ever since. In 2011, he is a member of the Hi-A Modesto Nuts, hitting .283/.327/.418 with six home runs. The six home runs don't show it, Arenado is expected to be a power bat in the lineup. Whether he winds up across the diamond or remains to be seen, he will need to play his way off the position. With <span>Ian Stewart</span> struggling to fix things and <span>Todd Helton</span> aging, there are definitely spots open on the roster for Arenado in a couple of years. This will be his first appearance.</p>
<p>Making his second appearance, Rosario appeared in 2010's game to much <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/TroyRenck/status/83975202039537665">fanfare over his defense then</a>. Had he not torn his ACL a month or so after his appearance in the Futures Game, Rosario may have forced his way into Rockies' major league lineup. Returning to Tulsa, Rosario, 22, has 11 home runs and hitting .263 with a .772 OPS. His future appears bright.</p>
<p>The Futures Game has been played since 1999. Current Rockies pitcher <span>Aaron Cook</span> appeared in 2002 and then made the All-Star Game in 2008. Shortstop <span>Troy Tulowitzki</span> was selected in 2006 and made, but missed due to injury, the 2001 All-Star Game. <span>Chris Iannetta</span>, <span>Eric Young Jr.</span>, and <span>Jhoulys Chacin</span> were others who appeared in the Futures Game as a Rockies prospect.</p>
<p><i>For more on Rockies prospects, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.purplerow.com">Purple Row</a>.</i></p>
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