Felix Hernandez loves baseball, but the love for his family exceeds the sport. If you have seen Felix Hernandez pitch a complete game, you have observed him kiss his wrists then point to the sky and theres just a simple reason: Just below his right hand is the name of his daughter, Mia, and her birthdate. He has the same on his left wrist for his son, Jeremy. Hernandez pitches with long sleeves to hide the tattoos, but the only tattoo that people can see is the Aries sign on the right side of his neck. His wife asked him if he really wants people to see that he has that tattoo because then people will know his arms are covered, but it looked good so he got it. Since 2008, Hernandez has added many different tattoos to his arms that symbolize the important people and moments in his life.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Harrison brothers host MLK Day Camp in Cincy
Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison and his brother Vince Harrison who is a coach in the Diamondbacks organization, helped kids around the city of Pittsburgh with a Martin Luther King Day Camp. On Sunday, the first day of the camp, there were 20 kids ages 13-18 learning from many different professional coaches and players, and Monday the camp invites ages 7-12.
"Even though I'm currently a player, I'm still constantly learning," Josh Harrison said. "Baseball is one of those games where it can be so monotonous and you do the same thing every day. But you can have results you've never seen before. You never know what the game will give you. You're constantly learning. When I'm teaching these kids, I'm also learning.
Proceeds from the camp will help the Josh and Brittney Harrison Heavenly Hands Foundation. The Harrisons have a nearly 2-year-old daughter, Mia, and wanted to help kids and families who are in need.
Chris Davis agrees to 7-year, $161M with Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles locked up slugger Chris Davis to a 7-year deal worth $161 million deal last week. Baltimore seemed to be waiting all offseason for Davis to accept an offer, and he was finally brought back to Camden Yards. Davis, who led the American League in both home runs and strikeouts last year, is a middle of the order bat that can send on out of the park with a swing of the bat, but also holds back the team with strikeouts. The Orioles just dished out the largest contract in franchise history, but within reason. Davis was the most valuable Oriole for the second time in three seasons, hitting 47 homers. Davis is loved in the clubhouse by teammates and by manager Buck Showalter. After being acquired in a mid-season trade in 2011, he became a quick fan favorite. In 2013 he had a breakthrough season hitting .286 with 53 home runs. This deal was worth it for the Orioles as they are now just as dangerous as they have been in the past.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Marlins Lock Up Dee Gordon
The Miami Marlins extended second baseman Dee Gordon to a five-year $50 million deal on Wednesday, sources say. Gordon is a two time all-star including 2015 where he won the national league batting title hitting .333 last year. This deal keeps Gordon with Miami until at least 2020, and has a vesting option for $14 million for 2021. This is a great move by the Marlins as Gordon serves as a solid lead-off man and is a great player after having his breakout year last year.
Padres, Astros To Play In Mexico City
For the first time since 2004, Major League Baseball will be played in Mexico City. The Padres and the Astros will play two exhibition games at Fray Nano on March 26 and March 27. The announcement was made in Mexico City when Padres GM A.J. Preller and Astros GM Jeff Luhnow both were with one of their players. Jose Altuve for the Astros and Padres Catcher Austin Hedges were in attendance to announce the games. The announcement runs deeply in Astros GM Jeff Luhnow because he grew up in Mexico City.
"One of my goals since I have been general manager of the Astros was to bring the team closer to Mexico. To do that, we've got to activate the Mexican fan base," he said. "There are various ways to do that, one of them is to win."
"One of my goals since I have been general manager of the Astros was to bring the team closer to Mexico. To do that, we've got to activate the Mexican fan base," he said. "There are various ways to do that, one of them is to win."
Friday, January 8, 2016
Denard Span Signs With Giants
The San Francisco Giants agreed to a 3-year deal with veteran outfielder Denard Span. The Giants plan to have him play left field, which he hasn't done since he played for Minnesota in 2009. San Francisco found a good fit for their lineup as Span can play average defense with an above average bat. Span, who has hit at the leadoff spot for 8 of his major league seasons, is projected to do the same for the Giants. While Span posted above a .300 average with the Washington Nationals, and a career .287 average, health is Span's biggest problem as he missed most of the 2015 season and some of the 2014 season. The Giants hope that he is healthy and ready for a 2016 playoff push.

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