Posey among 2009 AFL Rising Stars Showcase

November 4, 2:57 PMFresno Grizzlies ExaminerDavid Zizzo

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Watch Buster Posey in the AFL Showcase on MLB Network on Saturday.

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On Saturday, the Arizona Fall League will showcase the best of the best  young prospects in Minor League Baseball.  The showcase will compile two teams of 25 which includes prospects from all 30 organizations.

Former Fresno Grizzlies catcher Buster Posey was the lone representative chosen to this showcase from the San Francisco Giants organization.  He is one of only two catchers selected for the Eastern Division roster   This is no surprise to see Posey's name on the roster one week following his Minor League Player of the Year Award.  Joining Posey on the Eastern Division are future stars Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals,  Jemile Weeks of the Oakland A's and Matt Dominguez of the Florida Marlins.  (click the following link to see complete rosters http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/winterleagues/rising_stars.jsp)

Also former Fresno State standout pitcher Tanner Scheppers of the Texas Rangers organization is playing for the Western Division.  The game will be on the MLB Network at 5:15 PST.