July 7, 200818 yr why do they call him Frankie here in Albuquerque? It was in the paper, and even in the programs.
July 8, 200818 yr I don't know for a fact but I'm guessing that's what he wants to go by, and has asked the press to refer to him as Frankie.
July 8, 200818 yr why do they call him Frankie here in Albuquerque? It was in the paper, and even in the programs. I believe his middle name is Francisco, so a logical nickname would be Frankie.
July 10, 200818 yr De La Cruz has admitted that his nickname "Frankie" is the result of those who are unable to pronounce his first name correctly. This includes teammates, radio broadcasters Jim Price and Dan Dickerson, as well as Fox Sports Detroit broadcasters Mario Impemba and Rod Allen.
July 10, 200818 yr Author so we call him by his proper name in Miami becuase we can actually pronounce it?
July 10, 200818 yr Heh. He has a stage name. I can see it now, His name is Eulogio De La Cruuuuuuuuz!
July 13, 200818 yr why do they call him Frankie here in Albuquerque? It was in the paper, and even in the programs. I believe his middle name is Francisco, so a logical nickname would be Frankie. Actually his middle name is Martinez according to the media guide. Whatever his name is I hope to see him back up in the show soon.
August 25, 200818 yr I think it started as "Frank" when he was with the West Michigan Whitecaps in 2004... I was there and always remember him being Frank. I could be wrong...
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