Dirks' standout play makes him a star in D.R.

6 February 2012, 6:07 pm

Detroit outfielder Andy Dirks is a rock star in the Dominican Republic. He can't walk out of the hotel room where he is living this week without fans asking to take a photo with him or get his autograph. As a member of the Dominican Republic's Escogido squad, he's also a Caribbean Series champion.... Read More »

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