Francisco Cordero
Francisco Cordero
Francisco Javier Corderois a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseballfor the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros from 1999 through 2012, often serving as the closer. On June 1, 2011, Cordero recorded his 300th career save with the Reds, becoming only the 22nd player to reach that mark. He completed his major league career with 329 saves and is a three-time MLB All-Star...
competing feeling ready stronger tough
I'm feeling stronger every day, but I wouldn't have been ready to pitch. I still think it was the right decision, but it is tough not to be competing for my country.
anybody fast help republic spring starter win
I'm not a fast starter in spring training, and I need to be careful. I want the Dominican Republic to win as much as anybody back home, but I also want to be able to help the team.
far general manager talk
I'm really in the middle. If I get the call, I'd think about it, really think about it. So far nothing has happened. If they called, I'd talk to the manager and the general manager.
fan game heading hotel maybe thinking watching
It's so disappointing. I'm thinking about watching the game with some friends or maybe just heading back to the hotel and watching there. I'm just a fan for the day.
great pitcher showing sure thinking tough
I'm going through a really tough time, but I'm know that I'm a better pitcher than I'm showing right now. I'm thinking positive. I'm sure this is going to end and I'm going to have a great season.
shoulder
I'm really disappointed. My shoulder just doesn't feel right.
shoulder waiting
I'm really disappointed. I've been waiting as long as I could to make the decision, but my shoulder just doesn't feel right.
good maybe pitches smart throwing
I want to go, but I want to be smart about it. Throwing 30 pitches is not going to be good for me. Maybe I'll pitch one inning and do a good job.
catch far felt helped last played stress time
I wanted to see how that felt, and that helped a little bit. I feel pretty good. There's no pain, just more stress from traveling. It's a little far from the Dominican to Arizona, but I think I'm OK. The last time I played catch I felt fine.
seems
It just seems like every time, it's just one pitch.
great guy loves
Every guy here loves Rudy. I'm not a hitter, but I love Rudy, too, because he's a great guy.
happen
I've never had this happen before, not in the Minors, nowhere. I don't know what's going on.
If they don't use me, I won't be surprised.
stress
I feel pretty good. There's no pain, just more stress from traveling.