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Alex Cora: Rusney Castillo Could Become ‘Game-Changer’ Atop Red Sox Lineup
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Rusney Castillo has a fan in Alex Cora.
Cora, a former Boston Red Sox infielder, recently managed Castillo in Puerto Rican winter ball. The 27-year-old outfielder left quite the impression on Cora despite only playing in 10 games for the skipper’s Criollos de Caguas squad.
“He has a great approach,” Cora said Thursday...
Alex Cora: Rusney Castillo Is ‘Ready To Play In The Big Leagues’
When Rusney Castillo first became available after defecting from Cuba, many were worried that his roughly year-and-a-half long break from baseball would hurt his transition into the major leagues.
But that doesn’t seem to be the case.
Alex Cora, manager of the Puerto Rico Winter League’s Criollos de Caguas, told WEEI’s Rob Bradford that the Boston...
Rusney Hits .405 In Puerto Rican Winter League
(Getty Images)Rusney Fever—Catch It! Rusney Castillo—the likely starting center-fielder for your 2015 Boston Red Sox—just ended his stint in the Puerto Rican Winter League hitting .405! In 37 at-bats hitting lead-off for Alex Cora's Criollos de Caguas team, Castillo had one home run and two stolen bases. Of his hitting, Cora commented, "He didn't try and pull too much. Most...
Via FenwayNation
December 29, 2014
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Alex Cora: Red Sox’s Rusney Castillo Impressive, ‘Not A Prima Donna’
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Rusney Castillo has left quite the impression on his winter ball manager.
Castillo, who signed a seven-year, $72.5 million contract with the Boston Red Sox in August, has been playing for Criollos de Caguas in the Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente in Puerto Rico in an effort to prepare for his first major league...
Alex Cora Is Loving Rusney Castillo's Play
(AP Photo)According to a report by ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes, former Red Sox player Alex Cora thinks Rusney Castillo will do just fine in Boston. Cora manages Criollos de Caguas of the Puerto Rican Winter League—where Castillo has already played seven games after recovering from an earlier thumb injury. So far, Rusney is hitting .320 with a HR and a stolen base. But, aside from...
Via FenwayNation
December 18, 2014
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Texas wraps up planned interviews with Bogar, Cora
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texas Rangers have interviewed interim manager Tim Bogar for the job as Ron Washington's full-time replacement.
Bogar and former major league player Alex Cora were the last of the eight planned interviews. The team had no comment beyond announcing Friday's interviews.
After Washington resigned for personal reasons Sept. 5, the Rangers went 14-8 under Bogar...
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October 10, 2014
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Miami one of NCAA's best at preparing players for majors
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Early Tuesday afternoon, the University of Miami baseball team found refuge from the heat inside the home dugout at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
As players spoke to the local media about the upcoming season, Pirates first baseman Gaby Sanchez lugged equipment back to his car after hitting in the cages.
Minor league pitchers Chris Hernandez and Kyle...
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February 13, 2014
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