2023 has been a resurgent season for the Cincinnati Reds. The team has built an exciting young roster with a lot of talent. Furthermore, results have gone their way as they battle for a playoff berth and the top of the NL Central. But during a recent interview, one of the team?s star players left fans in shock while picking his city.
What has been most surprising for the Reds is the young talent that has come up for them. In particular, Elly De La Cruz has impressed with his immense play. But the youngster recently left fans wondering about his future with his recent comments.?
Cincinnati Reds? Elly De La Cruz Calls LA His City
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While playing for the Reds, Elly De La Cruz has established a name for himself in MLB. As a rookie, he has shown maturity as a batter and rookie in the game. Both his batting and fastest man in the world type pace has added a lot to the team?s lineup. Furthermore, he has?left fans breathless with his unreal play.
During a recent interview, he left fans on edge while discussing the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bally Sports Cincinnati shared a video of the interaction on Twitter.?He called LA his city while discussing the series that Cincinnati had won over the Dodgers.?
"First of all, this is my city."
Elly De La Cruz speaks on what it's like to play the Dodgers and adjusting his hitting approach while at the plate. pic.twitter.com/EiFe353shT
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) July 30, 2023
In the video, De La Cruz said,??First of all, this is my city,??according to his translator. This was a shocking comment for Cincinnati fans, as he seems to have an affinity for LA. But the youngster from the Dominican Republic did not say he wanted to play in Los Angeles explicitly.?
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But this comment has led to speculation over his future and the possibility of playing there. Let?s look at how fans have reacted to the video as a debate erupts over the young star.?
Fans Are Ready to See Him Play in LA
The fans have come to many conclusions after Elly De La Cruz?s statements about LA. Speculations about him possibly joining an LA team have also sprung up. Moreover, some fans said he would join the Dodgers.?
Future dodger
— MoonCake (@MoonCake1738) July 30, 2023
https://twitter.com/mookieplzhomer/status/1685784459201990656?s=20
Other fans have said he will join the Angels in the future.?
He wants to play in LA so bad. Future Angel!!!
— Lion in Anaheim (@AAApitcher) July 30, 2023
We are all going to have to learn Spanish
— Scott Wells (@tswells1) July 31, 2023
But there are also fans saying that he owns LA.?
Casually telling everyone he owns LA
— Scuba Steve (4-3) (@ScubaSteve2221) July 31, 2023
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You heard him, LA is Elly’s. Hand it over https://t.co/e2CI6qGiaT
— Jeff (@jefffcarr) July 30, 2023
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Despite this statement, there does not seem to be any reason for Cincinnati Reds fans to worry about. Cruz seems to be loving his time with the team and will probably be around for long. But only time will tell where his future lies.
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