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He had planned to play college baseball at
Florida International University. But his plans
changed when the Baltimore Orioles chose him
third overall in the 2010 MLB draft.
Manny’s grandfather did not live to see
him become a major league player. He died
in 2009. But Rosa was able to see Manny’s
success. And with part of his $5.25 million
signing bonus from the Orioles, Manny bought
her a house.
Manny’s success continued in the Orioles’
organization. He moved through four levels
of minor league baseball in 2010 and 2011.
By mid-2012, the Orioles felt he was ready.
He skipped Triple-A and went straight to
the majors.
Manny cruised through the minors, including
38 games with the Class A Delmarva Shorebirds.
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