Cora talks White House, Wilmer finds a new home and Vlad Jr. offers a throwback
By Andy Martinez
Cora, Red Sox invited to White House
The World Series champion Boston Red Sox are scheduled to visit the White House on Feb. 15. Boricua manager Álex Cora has stated he is planning on attending. Cora was critical of President Donald Trump’s comments about Puerto Rico last season. He said in an interview that if he goes, he will “represent Puerto Rico the right way.” He’s done that in the past and we know he can do it now!
Alex Cora on White House: 'If I go ...' Says a lot of things changing, Citing situations in Puerto Rico pic.twitter.com/iWyewVO2lZ
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) January 17, 2019
Rodríguez, Vázquez train together
Speaking of the Red Sox, what’s better than getting a workout in before Spring Training? How about getting a workout in with your battery mate? That’s what Red Sox teammates Eduardo Rodriguez and Christian Vázquez did Thursday. Rodríguez shared a video of him pitching to Vázquez. That’s how you respond to your bitter rival signing a top free agent reliever, huh?
Getting ready for 2019 with my boy Christian Vázquez ??? #redsoxnation #backtoback #letsgo @RedSox here we come ?? pic.twitter.com/4vchh0Jsp0
— Eduardo Rodriguez (@eduardorod5) January 17, 2019
Wilmer headed to the desert
Free agent Wilmer Flores found a new home in the desert. The Venezolano will trade the chilly temperatures of New York for the warmer climate of Arizona, agreeing to a one-year, $3.75 million deal with the Diamondbacks. Hopefully he finds a place with a pool for his off days!
White Sox continue prospect trip in DR
The Dominican trip for White Sox prospects continues: thirteen American-born prospects watched Tuesday’s playoff game between the Tigres del Este and Leones del Escogido. It proved to be an eye-opening experience for all, as The Athletic’s James Fegan shares.
Pro Post of the Day
We might have gotten a glimpse of Toronto’s future Thursday morning. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shared a picture of him with Lourdes “Yunito” Gurriel Jr. on Instagram. Could those Fisher Cats jerseys be replaced with Blue Jays unis in a few months?
Fan Post of the Day
The Dominican championship series is revving up and Toros del Este fans are excited. But it’s not just their admirers in the DR who are pumped. The team shared a crazy video of these fanáticos cheering on the Toros from the Netherlands. Time zones be damned!
Desde Rotterdam, Holanda
— Toros del Este (@TorosdelEste) January 17, 2019
El coro ha llegado lejos.
? @MariaKooistra ???? pic.twitter.com/cncTo0f8gF
Happy Birthday!
Dario Álvarez, Twins (b. 1989)
Joe Jiménez, Tigers All-Star pitcher (b. 1995)
Yohander Méndez, Rangers, (b. 1995)
OTD
2012 – Víctor Martínez suffers a torn ACL during off-season workouts and misses the 2012 season.
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