San Diego, Cali. The Gonzalez bro's hometown
When Josue David Gonzalez grows up, he's going to be a ballplayer like his grandfather, David, his father, David Jr., and his big league uncles, Adrian and Edgar Gonzalez.
But, for now, the 5-year-old is content sitting in Grandpa's lap and enjoying the family pastime from the stands at PETCO Park. It's time for Uncle Edgar and Uncle Adrian to shine in San Diego, the city in which they grew up, and for Mexico, the country they love.
The World Baseball Classic is in town.
"Mexico is my country, and to see my sons out there wearing those jerseys is a real joy," David Gonzalez Sr. said. "They have baseball in their heart. My family is very, very proud."
When Mexico (2-2 in Round 1) squares off against Korea (3-1 in Round 1) in the second round of Classic play on Sunday night, it's hard to say who will be more excited: the Gonzalez contingent on the field or the group of family in the stands.
In the 2006 World Baseball Classic, Korea defeated Mexico, 2-1.
REVENGE ANYONE???
"It's very important to win the first game because the way the round is set up, if you win you put yourself in a great spot because it's just one more win and you are in," Adrian Gonzalez said. "If you lose, you have to win two back-to-back games against two opponents, so you put yourself in a hole."
Playing for San Diego is great, but now they are playing for Mexico, and it's even better
MEXICO +260 BLEEDS VALUE IMO
ANY THOUGHTS
info: worldbaseballclassic.com