To the Future

Rattler pitcher Phillippe Aumont is headed for the Futures Game at Yankee Stadium this weekend.

Here is the official MILB.COM approved story on Aumont

Aumont adds Canadian flair to Futures
Young right-hander comes from diverse clubhouse in Wisconsin

There is a lot of good stuff in there, so I'll just pick off this last part.

"Growing up, I was not the best player. There were way better players than me," Aumont said. "People kept telling me, 'You have a chance, you just have to work.' So I kept working and working."

His work ethic was strong enough to keep him on the Canadian national team, though Aumont admits he didn't belong given significant command issues. Still, the opportunity provided Aumont with experience donning the Canadian flag, and he cashed in, serving the junior national team well, then pitching again in the World Cup last fall.

In the story there is a bit about the strict instructions he has received from Seattle to stay on the bench and off the mound. But, I am sure there will plenty of time to soak up the aura of Yankee Stadium.