Local connections in Sports Illustrated

This week's edition of Sports Illustrated is worth picking up.

Tom Verducci wrote an interesting feature story about Harrisburg Senators left fielder Bryce Harper, who the Washington Nationals took with the first overall pick in last year's Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Also mentioned in the magainze is Devin Mesoraco. Mesoraco is from Punxsutawney and helped lead the Chucks to the 2007 PIAA Class AAA baseball title. Mesoraco, who plays for Class AAA Louisville in the Cincinnati Reds' farm system, is said to be potential trade bait for the club.