Rockies’ Latin American efforts pay dividends during run – Colorado baseball
Tagged: Baseball, Dominican Republic, latin america, Panama, VenezuelaPosted on: October 9th, 2007“The Rockies’ stretch of 17 wins in their last 18 games, which has taken them to the National League Championship Series, is not the only reason their name has begun to resonate in Latin American countries such as the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Panama.
Jimenez, left-hander Franklin Morales and closer Manny Corpas, natives of those respective nations, have played significant roles in Colorado’s unexpected success. They are the first wave of what general manager Dan O’Dowd expects to be a constant flow of talent to reach the majors after a renewed commitment to international scouting.”
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