Rangers retire Beltre’s number, Correa wins big, Perez loves new old number
Mark your calendars
On June 8 the Rangers will retire No. 29 to honor the career of Adrián Beltré, who announced his retirement in December. Congrats, El Koja. Well deserved. Next stop Cooperstown?
Same team, same name
The Fresno Grizzlies, who will be the Nationals’ Class AAA affiliate in 2019, will keep taco in their name for this season. Every Tuesday they will play as the Fresno Tacos in honor of “Taco Tuesday.” In 2015, as the Astros’ Class AAA club, they went all in on tacos to celebrate Fresno’s annual “Taco Truck Throwdown,” where taco trucks line up outside Chukchansi Park and compete for the best tacos. The team has stuck with the name.
All eyes on Yolstrongert
MLB.com reports that young Cuban shortstop Yolbert Sánchez is working out for the Cardinals today. The Orioles are said to be the favorite for the talented Cuban prospect. Will he sign before Manny?
Cuban infielder Yolbert Sanchez is scheduled to work out for the @Cardinals today. The Cardinals can’t spend more than $300K on a player during the current int’l period but could be a player if Sanchez decides to wait until July 2 to sign. https://t.co/nyIgKPMWPE pic.twitter.com/oy9DOzefOI
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) February 6, 2019
Correa wins strongig
Former American League Rookie of the Year Carlos Correa won his salary arbitration case against the Astros. He’ll earn $5 million this season. Correa posted this very happy tweet in which is praised his team for being “true professionals throughout the process.” Now that the case is settled, we can’t wait to see what the Puerto Rican shortstop does this season.
Won the Arb case! @astros true professionals throughout the process... All Glory to God ??
— Carlos Correa (@TeamCJCorrea) February 5, 2019
PRO POST OF THE DAY
Former Rangers pitcher Martín Pérez was all smiles as he received his new jersey from the Minnesota Twins. The reason for the cheesy smile? Pérez will keep No. 33, the number he wore with the Rangers. New team, same number.
FAN POST OF THE DAY
Despite the political turmoil that’s taking place in Venezuela, fans are finding joy in baseball while representing their country proudly. She is a perfect example of how much she loves baseball and to represent home. Which team are you cheering on during the series?
OTD
1958 — Ted Williams, the son of a Mexican American mother, signs a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox believed to be between $135,000 and $150,000, becoming the highest paid player in major league history.
2012 — Anibal Sánchez wins his arbitration case. A panel awarded him $8 million.
Happy Birthday!
Pedro Alvarez, Marlins pitcher (b. 1987).
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