Spotlight shines on Joe Diaz, the translator - Assistant clubhouse manager serves role as interpreter for the Colorado Rockies

“The postseason spotlight often finds those that operate in the shadows. It even found its way to Joe Diaz on Wednesday afternoon.

Diaz is the Rockies’ assistant clubhouse manager. But one of his duties is translating for Spanish-speaking players who either don’t speak English or are uncomfortable with it in certain situations. He usually does his work in the clubhouse, but he found himself before the baseball world before Wednesday afternoon’s Game 1 of the National League Division Series.”

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