The Tribe’s biggest offseason addition spoke with the media on Day seven of Spring Training. The introduction of the outfielder was led by a sarcastic joke from Skipper Terry Francona. He told Rosario that it will be nice “to not hate you anymore.” Pitcher Adam Plutko added that Rosario “has abused us over the years”
Rosario has owned the Indians at Progressive Field. He’s dinged them for 22 homers, 47 RBI and a .301 BA at what will now be his home park. Rosario is a welcome addition to the team’s woeful outfield. Management is hopefully he will be the offensive spark that has been lacking in that position.