Sportsnet.ca: Ricky Romero's July 2011 interview

polo007 · Post #1 » by **polo007** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:23 am

We got a glimpse of Ricky Romero’s personality and history at the All-Star game last July.

The Toronto Blue Jays left-hander couldn’t contain his glee at being selected as a replacement player for the big game in Phoenix, and he spoke with pride of the hard work it took him to rise from the ballfields of East Los Angeles to the big leagues.

Romero isn’t resting on his laurels, as Rogers Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. In it, we learn more details on the pitcher’s drive to improve, his history, the influence of his family and his ability to stay grounded.

You can watch it here:

http://youtu.be/01FSs_fscbg

CapeCrusader · Post #2 » by **CapeCrusader** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:45 am

Good vid. Very interesting.

tecumseh18 · Post #3 » by **tecumseh18** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:14 am

The Jays have been lucky to have Romero and Bau accept and relish their leadership positions on the team.

Given the infamous payroll parameters, I wonder if the Jays are better off with having both Romero (3 or 4 WAR) and Escobar (4 WAR) as two starters at their current very reasonable salaries, rather than having to pay Tulowitzki (leveled out at 6 WAR) his full market rate.

Post #4 » by **spykelee** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:33 pm

Kudos to SNET, seeing interesting and meaningful features is something that's been missing on there broadcasts for a long time.

Can't believe Rick lives with his parents in the off-season...

Graham's Cracker · Post #5 » by **Graham's Cracker** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:59 pm

spykelee wrote:Kudos to SNET, seeing interesting and meaningful features is something that's been missing on there broadcasts for a long time.

Can't believe Rick lives with his parents in the off-season...

Pfft..dude lives in his parents basement. Bet he doesnt have much luck with the ladies

Al_Oliver · Post #6 » by **Al_Oliver** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 3:15 pm

Graham's Cracker wrote:
spykelee wrote:Kudos to SNET, seeing interesting and meaningful features is something that's been missing on there broadcasts for a long time.

Can't believe Rick lives with his parents in the off-season...

Pfft..dude lives in his parents basement. Bet he doesnt have much luck with the ladies

I assume you're joking... Former (drunken) Miss America, Rima Fakih says hi.