The Milwaukee Brewers aren't the only ones enjoying a midseason respite this week.
Their top minor-league affiliate, the Class AAA Colorado Springs Sky Sox, began its three-day break for the All-Star Game on Monday with shortstop Orlando Arcia, catcher Manny Piña and reliever Damien Magnifico all having been chosen to participate. They'll play in the game Wednesday in Charlotte and then make their way back across country to join their teammates in Tacoma, Wash., to start the second half Thursday.
Arcia is one of a number of top prospects expected to play a big role in the organizational rebuilding the Brewers embarked on toward the end of last season.