Jesse Sanchez
@JesseSanchezMLB
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Covering baseball y béisbol for https://t.co/kAqZolAhBx since 2001. Director, Talent Development/Diversity Outreach - Content. @yvonnewingett is the better & smarter half.
Tejano in PHX
Joined March 2009
Our son looks up to George Springer as a role model and is inspired because of the way George manages his stutter. Mateo is dedicated to raising stuttering awareness. This is their story and a love letter to my son. Thank you, son. Thank you, baseball.
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Source: Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is finalizing a deal with the Mariners. The deal is expected to guarantee him more than $200 million with the possibility earning him as much as $450 million plus.
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Proud Dad Alert: This brave boy just wrapped up a PowerPoint to his class on stuttering and how it impacts him. He got stuck on the first word. His voice cracked and eyes got red. But he never gave up and it ended up being one of his best presentations ever. He’s one bad dude.
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Meanwhile, back in the Dominican Republic, Bartolo Colon, 46, is still chasing the big league dream. He still wants to pitch. #MLBWinterMeetings
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Bartolo Colon is getting after it in the Dominican Republic. He's chasing Marichal for the most wins by a pitcher from the DR. #Braves
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The Padres recently signed LHP Zack Qin, 17. The 6-ft-3, 180-pounder features a 88-90 mph fastball and is the first international prospect signed out of China by San Diego.
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Rosario had multiple offers and turned down more money to sign with KC. The reason? His baseball idol was Yordano Ventura and he wants to pitch in the same organization where his hero once pitched.
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Source: Marcel Ozuna has been traded to the Cardinals. The deal is pending a physical.
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Carlos Correa will play third base for Team Puerto Rico with Francisco Lindor at shortstop and Javy Baez at second base. #WBC2017
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#Dbacks OF Starling Marte, whose wife Noelia died in May, wears two masks. The one you don’t see protects his heart. It defends him. It allows him to operate as if everything is normal. The complex star wears it on and off the field. This is his story.
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It’s official! The #WhiteSox have signed No. 1-ranked international prospect Yoelqui Céspedes. @MLBPipeline
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Jose Fernandez fondly recalled by fellow Cubans. Impact of All-Star's passing felt across MLB, Miami and Cuba
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I’m excited to announce that my duties for @MLB have expanded as the new Director, Talent Development and Diversity Outreach - Content. I’ll still write but now I’ll also focus on two of my other passions: helping our folks develop and diversity/equity/inclusion.
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Source: Pablo Sandoval is signing with the Giants.
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I spoke with my mother for the last time seven years ago today. I was on my way to San Juan for WBC. She was in the hospital. She told me she was OK and to go to PR. She went into a coma & died three days later. I honor her today (and every day) by enjoying the hell out of life.
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Homer Osterhoudt, 99, attended the first Hall of Fame induction on June 12, 1939. He's been to 70 of 73 @baseballhall inductions. #HOFwknd
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Source: Yulieski Gurriel’s original deal for 2020 was $8 million. He could have opted out and gone into arbitration. He negotiated an additional $300K to make it $8.3 million in a new one-year deal. #Astros.
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Source: #Yankees agree to a deal in $5 million range with outfielder Jasson Dominguez, #1 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 30 Int’l Prospects list.
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Sources: Veteran pitcher Bartolo Colon,46, has agreed to pitch in 2020 for @AcererosOficial, the Mexican League team in Monclova. The club also recently signed former big leaguer Rajai Davis.
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UPDATE: Cespedes has been informed that he will be declared a free agent and eligible to sign on March 18. A showcase(s) remain in the works.
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Your Daily Splash of Colon: Here's Bartolo on the mound at his academy in the Dominican Republic.
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Sources: The Dodgers are back in the mix for Bryce Harper. Club officials, including manager Dave Roberts, were seen in Las Vegas on Sunday.
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Carlos Martinez meets the #LLWS team from the Dominican Republic and it's one of the coolest scenes of the day. @MLB @LasMayores @playball
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This is tragic and heartbreaking. Daniel Flores was a wonderful young man.
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Source: Veteran reliever Sergio Romo has agreed to a one-year MLB deal with the Marlins for $2.5 million plus incentives. The deal is pending a physical.
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Sources close to Colon say he isn't thinking about retirement. He's focused on pitching for Twins, being a good teammate and winning games.
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Sources: Veteran pitcher Bartolo Colon and the Rangers are in talks on a minor league deal. There is momentum.
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True story: Back in 2007 or so, a group of us were at the Caracas airport on our way out of Venezuela. We were out of Bolivares and needed cash to pay some exit fee. We were stuck. Panicked. A man in a Terrell Owens (Eagles) jersey saw us, laughed and paid the fee. It was Miguel.
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Source: International prospects Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. have been declared free agents and are eligible to sign. #Cuba.
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We continue our day in Oakland. Here's Khris Davis running into NBA Finals-bound @KlayThompson. @mlb @Athletics @warriors #MLBIRL
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Source: Reliever Sergio Romo is close to finalizing a one-year deal with an option with the #Twins. The deal is pending a physical.
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Source: #Yankees agree to a $3.5 million deal with SS Roderick Arias, #1 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 50 Int’l Prospects list.
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The @Indians have signed shortstop José Baez, the younger brother of third baseman José Ramirez.
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BREAKING - Source: Cuban INF prospect Yoan Moncada agrees with Red Sox on a deal in $30 million range. Check http://t.co/mkcBseoZWQ.
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Wednesday will be @MLB's first Roberto Clemente Day without Vera Clemente. This is the story of their everlasting love and legacies. The Great Ones in life and death.
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Remember this name: Wander Samuel Franco. Some believe the Dominican teen is the top player in int'l class of 2017
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My beloved uncle Willie died from COVID-19 alone in a hospital. My father was mostly alone when he spoke at his brother’s private service for safety reasons. No mass. No rosary. My tío deserved better and more. We all do. They all did. Be safe. Be smart.
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#Dodgers make it official with shortstop Wilman Diaz, #3 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 30 Int’l Prospects list.
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Josh Hamilton has arrived at the Rangers Spring Training complex in Surprise, AZ http://t.co/NkegGGVhWs.
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Source: #RedSox agree to a $1.2 million deal with SS Freili Encarnacion, #19 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 50 Int’l Prospects list, No. 34 catcher Johanfran Garcia ($650K range) and No. 50 SS Fraymi De Leon for $1.1M.
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*Interrupting pitchers/catchers with a proud Dad alert. * . Oldest son (4th grade) gave a presentation on stuttering to 1st graders today. He wants to expand program to all grades to help others that stutter and help classmates understand what it is. Brave boy doing his thing.
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Luis Robert and Yoan Moncada have been friends since their teens years in Cuba. White Sox first basemen Jose Abreu, who is also from Cuba, was among the many to help Moncada adjust to life in the US. Moncada is doing the same for Robert. #WhiteSox
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Youngest son (7) walked office with his head down and in a somber mood. He said, "Black Panther died. Not Black Panther, but the actor that played him. He was 42. That's young, Dad, like college age times two. It was cancer. That's sad. Don't get that.". Then he hugged me HARD.
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Source: @Yankees received $1M in international cap space from the @Cardinals in the trade setting the stage for NYY’s signing of RHP Osiel Rodríguez, ranked no. 9 on @MLBPipeline Top 30 Int’l Prospects list, for a deal expected to be in the $1.1M range.
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Céspedes 2.0? Yoelkis just getting started. There’s another Céspedes on the way, and his arrival on the market is a highly anticipated event.
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@ThatEricAlper Mom dialing phone from other room while you're on it, yelling "On the phone!" & returning to call like you didn't just yell.
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Calling on Good Twitter. My awesome sister is organizing a special day for her brave daughter. My sweet niece has never allowed her physical limitations slow her down. They have kept her from school. LIKE this post & we’ll release a balloon in your name. Show her she’s not alone.
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RHP Osiel Rodriguez, No. 9 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 30 International Prospects list, signed with the @Yankees for $600K. The club remains active on the international market and continues to target other prospects.
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Pirates & Little Leaguers from Mexico and New Jersey exchange hats at the airport. A few big leaguers boarded the kids' bus back to complex.
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Source: @Yankees expected to use international pool money acquired in trades to sign RHP Osiel Rodríguez, #9 on @MLBPipeline Int’l Prospects list, for $600K and SS Carlos Verdecia for $325K. They could still be in play for RHP Sandy Gaston, ranked No. 14.
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Source: #Astros agree to $4 million deal with outfielder Pedro Leon, #7 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 30 Int’l Prospects list.
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There's a 16-year-old Cuban prospect living in an old house on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Meet Lazarito. http://t.co/hJrArkU32I.
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Source: #Dodgers reliever Pedro Baez won his arbitration case and will make $4M in 2020. He was represented by Kelvin Nova, Jeff Fannell and his associate Kap Misir.
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Being an int'l prospect isn't easy. It's even harder during a pandemic while living in the countries hardest hit. Teens and teams have persevered through heartache and loss to get here. Today is about them. Their joy, next step and journey. It's their day. Congrats to them all.
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Daniel Flores adored his mother and little sister and worked hard to make a better life for them in Venezuela. Just a kid himself, he saw himself as a role model & an example for other kids in VZ looking for inspiration & hope. His talent for baseball was only part of his story.
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The Yankees are staying busy. On Sunday, the club signed RHP pitcher Osiel Rodriguez, ranked No. 9 on the Top 30 Int'l prospects list, for $600,000. Today, the club signed shortstop Alexander Vargas, who was recently added to the list, for $2.5 million.
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Source: #Cubs agree to $3 million deal with shortstop Cristian Hernandez, #6 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 30 Int’l Prospects list.
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Cuban outfield prospect Pedro Leon had a showcase in the DR today. Leon, who is eligible to sign, is expected to wait until the next int’l period to sign. #Astros have emerged as the front runners.
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#Padres signed RHP international prospect Jose Luis Reyes of Mexico. The 6-ft-2, 190-pounder has a fastball in 89-92 mph range, a slider and a changeup. He turned 18 in August and is considered one of the top prospects in the country.
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Meet a few of the new @Cubs. CF Josias Ramírez, SS Moisés Febrillet, C Yidel Díaz, OF Joséfrailin Alcantara, OF Albertina Belliard
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Francisco Lindor hitting a home run at Hiram Bithorn Stadium and his reaction is one of the coolest things I have ever seen at this stadium. Incredible. #PuertoRicoSeries.
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One of the best things about covering a baseball game in Mexico is that you can never really tell if the home team won or lost. Some of the best fans in the world.#MexicoSeries
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"I dedicated that game to Volquez's dad and the whole family, and thank God it turned out that way." -- Johnny Cueto #WorldSeries.
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Dodgers fans on near me: “Woooo”.Astros fans: “You can’t woo.”.DF: “Woooooooooo”.AF: “You can’t . ”.DF: “Wooooooooooooooooooooo”.
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Sources: Cuban prospect Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has agreed to a multi-year deal with Blue Jays. @MLB @mlbpipeline.
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Eloy Jimenez with a no-doubter. Teammates going bananas in dugout after 3-run HR #FuturesGame #Cubs @MLBPipeline
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Yoenis Cespedes market taking shape. Source: CWS & BAL emerging as leaders for now. LAA & SFG also in the mix with TX monitoring situation.
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Source: The Dbacks, Angels, Yankees, Braves and Reds are among the teams that have shown interest in veteran reliever Joakim Soria. More talks are expected at next week’s Winter Meetings. Soria has been working out near his home in Scottsdale. Check @MLB for updates.
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Source: #Mariners agree to a $2.5 million deal with OF Lazaro Montes, #8 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 50 Int’l Prospects list, No. 41 SS Michael Arroyo ($1.3M) and No. 48 Martin Gonzalez ($1.3M)
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Source: #Braves agree to a $4.25M deal with Kevin Maitan, #1 on @MLB Top 30 Int’l Prospects list @MLBPipeline.
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CF Daniel Benschop is the first player from Aruba to sign with the @Cubs as an international free agent.
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Starling Marte dedicated his first home run to his late wife Noelia.
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Tim Lincecum threw 20 pitches in first session before a five minute break. He threw his fastball at 90-91 mph consistently.
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Raul Gonzalez, 4, just caught one of Yasiel Puig’s batting gloves. He’s a baseball fan for life now. #MexicoSeries
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It’s an emotional win for Puerto Rico. The league began an abbreviated 18-game schedule in January because of Hurricane Maria. The league only had one fully functioning stadium and all games were played during the day because of the lack of electricity. #CaribbeanSeries
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Source: #WhiteSox agree to $2.05 million deal with outfielder Yoelqui Céspedes, #1 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 30 Int’l Prospects list.
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Sources: Astros nearing deal on catcher Lorenzo Quintana, 28, from Cuba on deal in $200K range. Bat first with good glove. Backup profile.
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The @Reds have signed LHP Ben Walmsley of Australia. He’s pictured here with his family and the club’s new scout in Australia, former Red Donald Lutz.@MLBPipeline
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Vera Clemente’s legacy of love and humanitarianism matched Roberto’s. It’s difficult to mourn and celebrate the life of a loved one in public. The Clementes did it with grace for decades. Mrs. Clemente will be missed. Condolences. |
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#Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. just won one of the most prestigious awards in Venezuela. He also appears to have a different look.
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Sources: Cespedes believed to be weighing 5/$90m w/possible option offer from O's vs. one-year deal with Mets and become a free agent again.
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Source: #Cardinals agree to a deal with SS Jonathan Mejia, #14 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 50 Int’l Prospects list, and catcher Luis Rodriguez, No. 26
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Source: #Cubs agree to a $1.3 million deal with SS Alexis Hernandez, #18 on @MLBPipeline’s Top 50 Int’l Prospects list, No. 43 INF Adan Sanchez ($1.5 million) and SS Jefferson Rojas for $1 million.
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