LA Times: Angels' Dane De La Rosa is finally rewarded for his perseverance

[AngelsWin.com]

Reliever, 30, spent 10 years toiling in the minor leagues and independent leagues, coming close to quitting, before earning his first extended stay in the big leagues.

If you just got married and bought a house, this would be a good year to land a job in an industry with a minimum annual salary of $490,000.

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[Michifan]

I will say this for De La Rosa: he's been better than Lowe. I don't think he's been great, but he's not been the biggest problem for the bullpen. That said, he's fortunate to be on a team in desperate need of pitching to the point that the bullpen might be pulling fans out of the seats and suiting them up. 

[LBHalos17]

I will say this for De La Rosa: he's been better than Lowe. I don't think he's been great, but he's not been the biggest problem for the bullpen. That said, he's fortunate to be on a team in desperate need of pitching to the point that the bullpen might be pulling fans out of the seats and suiting them up. 

He's a good dude to have in the pen.  As he learns how to pitch at this level, he'll only get better.  He's still a better option that my 80mph fast ball, and 70 change-up...

[Michifan]

He's a good dude to have in the pen.  As he learns how to pitch at this level, he'll only get better.  He's still a better option that my 80mph fast ball, and 70 change-up...

That still puts your arm above Blantons.