Escobar out to improve on and off field
Looks like everyone's favorite enigma will be flying solo for interviews come midseason.
"While speaking about his desire to finally learn English this year, he added that he's always wanted to be a public person -- one who can not just communicate with an English-speaking media, but also get to a point where he can appear in English commercials that can maybe help him gain endorsements and more face time.
Since arriving in the Majors in 2007, though, that exposure hasn't really been there. In order to try to bridge the gap, Escobar said he's been doing his best to watch as much English TV as possible and has been constantly listening to CDs that teach him the language."
Any guesses on Yunel's favorite TV show? Jersey Shore or maybe This Old House?
HAHA. Yes. I'd love to hear whats on Jew-Nells mind
nick9314 - February 26, 2010
Yunel's favorite show:
Scott Coleman - February 26, 2010
I'll admit
This is the first time you’ve ever made me laugh.
royhobbs - February 27, 2010
Aw shucks
You flatter me with those kind words
Scott Coleman - February 27, 2010 via mobile
Master of the backhanded compliment. Damn…
cbwilk - February 27, 2010
seriously...
Doghnut - February 27, 2010
well it's true
I don’t laugh a whole lot sitting in front of a computer.
royhobbs - February 27, 2010
There’s no joy in your heart.
cbwilk - February 27, 2010
Very true.
royhobbs - February 27, 2010
THAT made me laugh
Bronn - February 28, 2010
sesame street
Windu - February 26, 2010
Mace Windu?
TradeAndruw - February 27, 2010
When my dad was learning to speak english, he watched General Hospital…Soap Operas are perfect because the story lines repeat themselves and you can generally tell what is going on even if you can’t understand the language.
Doghnut - February 27, 2010
That’s why I watch Tella Novellas whenever I’m in a hotel.
cbwilk - February 27, 2010
what about the 20-25 stolen bases
is he just saying that or did he actually like train for that because from what i remember he was pretty slow. Don’t get me wrong Esco’s one of my favorite players but you can’t just come out and say you want to steal 20-25 bases.
HansonTheGod - February 27, 2010
That's what I was wondering
Esco isn’t real fast and he gets HORRIBLE jumps off the pitcher. I love the guy, but he’d better not be getting thrown out all the time.
Plus, he’ll likely have Heyward and Diaz behind him…I’m sure he’ll have plenty of opportunities to run around the bases.
Scott Coleman - February 27, 2010 via mobile
I'm reminded
of the last time a braves player came into spring announcing that he’d produce some arbitrary number more something. Frenchy thought training like a football player would make him a better baseball player. Right.
Let’s just hope Bobby continues to guide our erratic Cuban to what’s best for the team, not personal stats.
rhinoskin - March 1, 2010
He could steal 20-25 bases...
with 21 CS.
alligatorimpersonator - February 27, 2010
statistically speaking...
Arent SB only worth it if you are successful >75% of the time?
Doghnut - February 27, 2010
Truth.
Bronn - February 28, 2010
Yes
I’m just saying that’s the only way he could steal that many bases
alligatorimpersonator - March 1, 2010
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