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Jesus Flores arrived yesterday morning to Washington to join the Nationals. The receiver traveled from Syracuse, where he was playing with Triple-A affiliate of the capital, before being called to the big leagues.
"I am very glad to be back. After two difficult years trying to get out of the injuries, thank God, I'm back and healthy. That is what matters, the rest will come by itself, "said carupanero through the telephone wire.
Flores injured his right shoulder on May 9, 2009, when he was beaten by a foul ball outfielder Chris Young of the Diamondbacks, and although he could finish the match, the next day was placed on disabled list until 4 September. His return was limited to two appearances as a pinch hitter. The discomfort continued and, after a thorough evaluation underwent surgery performed by noted specialist James Andrews. He spent all of 2010 rehabbing, but started playing in October in the Instructional League and, later, with Magellan.
"During spring training I knew to get off was an option for the Nationals. Not receiving the opportunities necessary to earn the job, but I'm not complaining. The competition was good and very healthy with Ivan (Rodriguez) and Wilson (Ramos), two good receivers. So I was not surprised when they told me to start in Triple A. Was recovered and came from a good campaign in Venezuela (.322, 2 homers and 16 produced, in 25 games). But that was not a guarantee for the team. Minor league would be able to show that my shoulder was recovered, the time it would take up with my game. It was a logical move. "
Waiting for Flores just took 13 shifts, spread over four games with the Syracuse Chiefs. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman suffered a stomach muscle injury, it will idle at least 15 days, and Washington came to Venezuela to fill the vacancy in the roster of 25.
"I want to prove I'm the same player as before the injury, I have quality to be on the field every day."
After being taken in the Rule 5 draft in 2007, Flores took over ownership behind the plate in 2008 and the club finished second in RBIs (59), while in 2009 left an OPS of .905 in his first 26 challenges .
"Last night (Monday) after the game (of Syracuse), manager Randy Knorr, called me into his office and told me I would go up. I received the news calmly, with much more calm when I knew I was going to the majors for the first time. For the experience and security I have in myself, I feel that now I am a better player, able to do what I propose and I regain the form that I had. Of course, happiness is back there. I called my family and held there too. "
Future "out of Washington?
Half of the training, the Washington media echoed some rumors that the possible departure of the Nationals' Jesus Flores. With Wilson Ramos, as the figure emerging at catcher, and veteran Ivan Rodriguez, the position was covered.
"Well, it's something we have no control," said Flores. "It's a team decision. Although, apparently, was just a rumor. In any case, you can not let something get to you. Always keep the focus on work, what you're doing. "
The situation took a 180 degree turn near the end of the spring, when flowers had been assigned to the minors. Ramos would start the season sharing the home to take title to Rodriguez, who is in the final year of the contract he signed in 2010. The road seems cleared for carupanero, perhaps as a second Palm, if before the end of the campaign Pudge is sent to another computer.
"It's difficult to predict. Wilson can be a starter in any team. I must keep working and give my best whenever I get a chance to play. Because of my age and experience, I think I can play again every day. I keep working to be number one. This is what I aspire. "
This paper was published in the daily El Nacional on April 13, 2011
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