El Bullpen: Puerto Rican Leadership in Boston, Los Bravos Learning, Pedro Ready for Football
By Tab Bamford
Romero in charge
On Sunday the Red Sox relieved Dave Dombrowski of his duties as president of baseball operations. Boston is elevating four individuals to fill the responsibilities of Dombrowski until the end of the season, including assistant general manager Eddie Romero. The San Juan, Puerto Rico native has been with the organization for 14 years. Raquel Ferreira, Brian O’Halloran and Zack Scott are being elevated with Romero according to reports.
Teaching familia
The García family is helping players communicate in Atlanta.
Respect
Minnesota’s Miguel Sanó showed Cookie Carrasco some love before facing him this weekend.
Two GOATs
Pedro Martínez is a big Tom Brady fan. Brady was actually drafted by the Expos as a catcher in the 18th round in 1995.
Guitar hero
Fernando Tatís Jr.’s season might be over but he’s still having a good time with the Padres.
Dedicated power
Jorge Soler already has the Royals’ single-season home run record. He also has a big heart. Soler dedicated his 41st home run to some special folks at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
100 for Soto
A big number for Juan Soto – and some elite company.
Consistent Abreu
José Abreu continues to do work for the Chicago White Sox.
Pro Post of the Day
Robinson Chirinos found himself being admired by a unique fan.
Fan Post of the Day
Now that’s what we call a birthday cake!
OTD
2017 – José Abreu hit for the cycle in the White Sox 13 -1 rout of the Giants.
1997 – Nomar Garciaparra drove in two runs against the Yankees, giving him 87 for the season and establishing a new major league record for leadoff men. Boston lost the game 8-6, however.
1976 – Rod Carew hit a pinch grand slam in Minnesota’s 6-0 win in Texas. It was Carew’s third grand slam of the year.
1960 – Ted Williams hit his 511th career home run, tying Mel Ott for third on the all-time home run list behind Babe Ruth and Jimmie Foxx.
Happy birthday!
Álex Romero (b. 1983)
Félix Rodríguez (b. 1972)
Robinson Checo (b. 1971)
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