Franchy Cordero is a proud member of the Big Papi generation, growing up in the Dominican Republic watching Dominican stars like David Ortiz lead the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series title. “Those are the games that were always on: Boston Red Sox games,” Cordero told reporters in a video call from spring training Saturday. “God willing, people will see the real Franchy Cordero this year.”But that goal hit a setback when Cordero tested positive for COVID-19 before boarding a plane to spring training. Cordero, who batted in a simulated game Saturday, could get into a regular spring training game as DH next week. “Running the bases, the same way.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Source: thestar March 13, 2021 22:06 UTC