Rizzo fires up Wrigley with ex-Cub Castro's walk-up song
Starlin Castro obviously left his mark on the North Side of Chicago.
Though the infielder was sent to the Yankees in an offseason trade thanks to a glut of talent at his position, his absence in the Cubs' clubhouse appears to be noticeable. Anthony Rizzo paid tribute to his former teammate by using Castro's popular walk-up music from last season during the Cubs' home opener Monday.
Anthony Rizzo uses Starlin Castro's walk up music from 2015 #Cubs pic.twitter.com/dlQTcWVx1F
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The song, "Ando En La Versace" by Omega, was catchy enough that the entire team would clap along as Castro walked to the plate last year - something that continued when Rizzo strolled up to bat Monday.
.@ARizzo44's walk-up song! pic.twitter.com/Jumyh9DcnZ
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Rizzo initially planned to use the song as a one-off tribute to his friend, but after seeing the reception it received, he's not ruling out making it his permanent song.
"It was more to honor him (Castro), but maybe I will have to reevaluate that because (Wrigley) went so crazy," the first baseman told reporters.