Rising Stars Showcase Recap
In Friday's inaugural "Rising Stars Showcase," the East Division squad came out victorious 3-1 behind some timely hits and solid pitching by the staff of 8 pitchers led by starter RHP Mike Pelfrey (NYM) and his 1.2 scoreless innings … Diamondback prospect 1B James D’Antona had a key RBI double in a 2-run 7th inning that would give the East the lead that they would not relinquish … CF Hunter Pence (HOU) of the East squad had the offensive game of the night, going 2-3 with a run, 2B and BB.

Game Performances - October 28, 2006
Travis Ishikawa (SF) 1-4, R, 2B, RBI...Brett Gardner (NYY) 0-3, R, 2 BB, SB...Vinny Rottino (MIL) 0-3, R...Gabriel Sanchez (FLA) 1-2, 3 BB...Josh Burrus (ATL) 0-5...Yunel Escobar (ATL) 1-2, RBI...Michael Wilson (SEA) 2-3, R, 2B, 2 BB...Matt Tuiasosopo (SEA) 1-5...Chris Lubanski (KC) 1-3, R, 2B...Troy Tulowitzki (COL) 0-3, BB...Neil Walker (PIT) 1-3...Brad Eldred (PIT) 0-3, RBI...Elijah Dukes (TB) 1-4, 2B, BB...Chip Cannon (TOR) 2-4, R, 2B, BB...Curtis Thigpen (TOR) 1-3, R, BB...Hunter Pence (HOU) 0-4, 3 Ks...

John Koronka (TEX) 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB...Anthony Lerew (ATL) 1 IP, 1 H...Dustin McGowan (TOR) 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 8 Ks

Noteworthy Transactions
10/26/06 OF Terry Evans (LAA) deleted from Scottsdale Scorpion roster
10/26/06 OF Bradley Coon (LAA) added to Scottsdale Scorpion roster
10/28/06 IF Ryan Klosterman (TOR) deleted from Phoenix Desert Dog roster
10/28/06 RHP Luke Hochevar (KC) deleted from Grand Canyon Rafter roster

The Royals decided to withdraw Hochevar, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, from the Arizona Fall League after he had tightness in his throwing shoulder.