A few weeks ago it was announced that Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez would be a part of the 2015 All-Star Weekend activities as both will take part in the MLB Futures Game on Sunday, July 12. Started in 1999, the Futures Game was devised as a showcase for young talent within professional baseball. Over the years it has evolved from an exhibition game for baseball's next rookie class, to a prospect All-Star Game to allow MLB's best young talent a chance to impress on the national stage. In celebration of this understated and often completely overlooked event, I'd like to take you on a journey through the years to explore the history of the game and how it relates to the Yankees organization.
The history of the MLB Futures Game and the Yankees: 1999-2002
