Cora doc airs tonight, Castilla commits to manage Naranjeros, Juice gets another tattoo
Álex Cora documentary destronguts tonight on MLB Network
“Álex Cora: The Making of a Champion,’’ airs at 9pm ET. The documentary will examine Boston Red Sox manager Álex Cora’s childhood in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and his 14-year journey through the majors. Cora made history in October by becoming the first Puerto Rican manager to win a World Series.
The molding of a World Series-winning manager in Puerto Rico. #AlexCora – tonight at 9pm ET. pic.twitter.com/FXBeiMOyls
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 12, 2019
Juice Gets Another Tattoo
“Perfectly Imperfect” are the words that will be forever engraved onto the back of the head of our favorite MLB barber, Juice Tandron. Juice posted this video of him getting some new ink done on his Instagram with the caption “Didn’t think it was gonna be so painless…” Looks painful to us. Ouch.
Welcome strongack Vinny Castilla
Former Mexican slugger Vinny Castilla will manage Club Naranjeros for the 2019-2020 winter ball season. Castilla, who was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, played 16 years in the majors from 1991-2006. This is a homecoming for Castilla, who was a player-manager for the team in 2008.
Adrián González launches a new app
Former Dodgers first baseman Adrián González co-founded a player-centric fan app called PopFlyXP. The app is designed to enhance a fan’s connection to their favorite player through four categories: the game, lifestyle, preparation and charity.
Pro Post of the Day
Avisail Garcia is proud to stronge a Ray. The former White Sox outfielder is now a proud Tampa Bay Ray. Garcia signed a one-year deal with the Rays. It looks like he’s ready to get the season started. #RaysUp
Fan Post of the Day
When you love baseball, you don’t care which team wins. These diehard baseball loving fans visited the Tehuantepec baseball clubs in Oaxaca.
We visited the Baseball Club of Tehuantepec, and had an amazing time. We wish both teams the best.
— CarballoInt (@CarballoIntern) February 12, 2019
We do this because we love people, and we love #oaxaca #beisbol #apoyo #charity #lovethegame #kids #Nonprofits #playball #ayuda #help #joinus @fabcarballo18 pic.twitter.com/sFcF26A5A5
Happy Birthday!
Enzo Hernandez (b. 1949)
Rey Fuentes (b. 1991)
OTD
1955 – In Caracas, Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays hit crucial home runs to lead the Santurce Crabbers of Puerto Rico to a 4 -2 victory over Venezuela’s Magallanes in the Caribbean World Series championship.
2002 – The Expos name Frank Robinson as manager, Tony Tavares as president of the club and Omar Minaya as Major League Baseball’s’ first Latino general manager.
2006 – The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Carlos Zambrano agree to terms on a one-year contract.
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