Pudge hangs with El Tri legend Jorge Campos; Galvis finds new home, Jansen gets new look
By Andy Martinez
Pudge and Jorge Campos link up
Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez shared this photo with Mexican soccer legend Jorge Campos on Tuesday morning. Pudge even claimed Campos was a better golfer than he was a soccer player. Campos must be a heckuva golfer, in that case.
Charros champs
Charros de Jalisco took home the Mexican Winter League title on Monday night, beating Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón 11-1. Charros will represent Mexico in the Caribbean Series that starts next week in Panamá. Mexican American Sergio Romo picked up the final three outs for Charros and shared his pleasure with winning a title in Mexico.
Blue Jays, Galvis agree to deal
Freddy Galvis and the Blue Jays agreed to a one-year deal worth $4 million. Galvis has a club option for 2020. Last season with the Padres, Galvis slashed .248/.299/.380 with 13 home runs and 67 RBI.
Jansen down 25 pounds
Dodger fans, get ready for a healthy, slimmer Kenley Jansen this season. The Los Angeles closer revealed to Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times that he has lost 25 pounds this summer. How did he do that? By cutting out carbs. Well, except for Christmas. Who doesn’t have a cheat meal or two on Christmas?
Cintrón’s path to Astros’ hitting coach
Álex Cintrón’s ascent to the Houston Astros coaching job wasn’t the traditional route. Most coaches spend time in the minors honing their craft, much like players. Cintrón, though, started as the Astros’ interpreter and worked his way to becoming their hitting coach this season.
Kershaw in the DR
Clayton Kershaw is in the Dominican Republic this week seeing the work International Justice Mission is doing to combat human trafficking. Kershaw stopped off at the Manny Mota foundation. He even connected with Dominican president Danilo Medina, presenting him a signed jersey of his.
Pro Post of the Day
Cardinals ace Carlos Martínez has swag. He showed it off Monday night, too. The Kappa jumpsuit, the new (but not yet purchased) sunglasses and the $800 Balenciaga shoes. Tsunami has style.
Fan Post of the Day
Who do you root for when you’re from Guadalajara, Mexico? Chivas? Atlas? Leones Negros? Nah, you have to go with the béisbol champs, Charros.
Happy Birthday!
Pancho Coimbre, Puerto Rican Negro League outfielder (b. 1909, d. 1989).
José Abreu, White Sox first baseman (b. 1987).
Alex Avila, Diamondbacks catcher (b. 1987).
OTD
1970 – Miguel Fuentes is shot and killed in Loiza Aldea, Puerto Rico. He had pitched the last inning in the history of the Seattle Pilots in October of 1969.
1998 – Gerónimo Berroa signs a one-year, $2.2 million deal with Cleveland.
1998 – Ozzie Guillén signs a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Featured Image: Iván Rodríguez Twitter