BBTN: Alex Avila talks about his late-godfather Tommy Lasorda
Buster talks to 12-year MLB veteran Alex Avila about his late-godfather Tommy Lasorda and the time they met at a diner in L.A. after he was called up to the big leagues.
Buster talks to 12-year MLB veteran Alex Avila about his late-godfather Tommy Lasorda and the time they met at a diner in L.A. after he was called up to the big leagues.
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Jesse Rogers joins Buster to discuss Spring Training starting on schedule, Corey Kluber trying to prove that he’s healthy and the Mets trading for Francisco Lindor. Then, 12-year MLB veteran Alex Avila hops on to talk about his godfather Tommy Lasorda, staying patient in free agency, his outlook on another pandemic season and catching for Justin Verlander in Detroit. Later, Hembo quibbles with Buster’s top 10 position rankings.
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TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota | 36 | 24 | .600 | - | L1 |
Chicago | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | L1 |
Cleveland | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | W1 |
Kansas City | 26 | 34 | .433 | 10 | W1 |
Detroit | 23 | 35 | .397 | 12 | L1 |