A wall of Copa, Abreu gives back and Montas goes shopping
By Tab Bamford
A wall of Copa
Minor League Baseball unveiled 72 new names and logos for its 2019 Copa de la Diversión. On Tuesday MiLB shared an image of a new addition to the headquarter offices: a wall of Copa caps. How many of these can we get our hands on?
Abreu gives back
MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez shared a great story about White Sox first baseman José Abreu. When he saw a familiar face on one of the back fields at the Sox spring training facility, the Cuban slugger took care of an old friend.
Former big leaguer Henry Urrutia was among those to help Jose Abreu when the White Sox slugger first defected from Cuba in 2013. Today, Urrutia, now a member of @TorosDeTijuana, was on a back field playing CWS minor leaguers. Abreu saw him & returned with a box full of new gear. pic.twitter.com/1kj3klmVwM
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) March 18, 2019
Opening Day Rodón
Speaking of the White Sox, they named Carlos Rodón their 2019 Opening Day starter.
Carlos Rodon says “it’s an honor” to start for the White Sox on Opening Day. pic.twitter.com/q77AeWpTmj
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) March 18, 2019
Bronx brothers
Nestor Cortes, Jr. congratulated his friend Gio González for signing with the Yankees. In 2013 Cortes was drafted out of Hialeah High School in Florida, where González makes his offseason home.
Fan Post of the Day
Mechanics look good, form is on point and the pitch is right down the middle. This kid gets an A for effort and extra credit for the enthusiasm.
Pro Post of the Day
Frankie Montas is with the A’s in Tokyo to begin the 2019 season. Like many of his teammates, he spent some time – and money – out on the town.
Happy Birthday!
Iván Calderón (b. 1962)
José Castillo (b. 1981)
OTD
2013 – Samuel Deduno, Octavio Dotel, Santiago Casilla and Fernando Rodney combine on a three-hit shutout as the Dominican Republic defeats Puerto Rico to win the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
Featured Image: Frankie Montas Instagram