Manuel Corpas (born December 3, 1982) is a Panamanian

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for the Martinez Sturgeon of the

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. He previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Colorado Rockies

From the town of Aguas Benditas-Chilibre, Panama, Corpas was signed by the

at the age of 16 as an amateur

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in 1999. He made his debut for the Rockies on July 18, 2006. Following the All-Star Break in 2007, Corpas filled in as closer for

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, who was demoted after taking four of eight losses during an 8-game losing skid. Corpas finished the year with a 4–2 win–loss record, a 2.08

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, and 19 saves in 22 chances; he continued to serve as the Rockies' closer during the 2007 postseason. He continued as the closer into the season. However, after a number of poor outings, he was replaced by Fuentes in late April. In 2008, he tied for the major league lead in blown saves, with

During 2009

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, he competed with

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for the closer spot; Street won the position and Corpas started the season as the eighth inning set up pitcher. After poor performances by Street, Corpas was renamed the closer on April 17; however, Corpas also pitched poorly, and the closer job was given back to Street on May 1.

Texas Rangers

Following the 2010 season, Corpas was released. On April 8, 2011, Corpas signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

Chicago Cubs

After missing the entire 2011 season due to

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, Corpas signed a one-year deal with the

on December 22, 2011. After being outrighted off of the Cubs' 40-man roster, Corpas elected free agency. Corpas had a 5.01 ERA and innings in 48 games.

Second stint with the Colorado Rockies

On January 9, 2013, Corpas signed a minor league contract with the Rockies. His contract was purchased from Colorado Springs (PCL) on June 2, 2013. He was outrighted off the roster and elected free agency October 17, 2013. Corpas rejoined the Rockies for the 2014 season, agreeing to a minor league contract. On July 13, 2014, Corpas was released by the Rockies.

Diablos Rojos del México

On April 2, 2015, Corpas signed with the

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of the

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Guerreros de Oaxaca

On July 15, 2015, Corpas was traded to the

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of the

. He was released on February 17, 2016.

York Revolution

Corpas signed with the

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of the

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for the 2016 season. He became a free agent after the 2016 season. He resigned on May 13, 2017, but was released on June 16, 2017.

Sugar Land Skeeters

That same day he signed with the

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of the

. He became a free agent after the 2017 season.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 1, 2018, Corpas signed with the

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of the

. He became a free agent after the season.

Milwaukee Milkmen

On August 14, 2019, Corpas signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on January 16, 2020. On January 12, 2021, Corpas announced his retirement from professional baseball.

West Virginia Power

On June 26, 2021, Corpas came out of retirement to sign with the

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of the

. Corpas struggled to a 1-2 record and 13.00 ERA in 4 starts with the team before being released on July 19.

Martinez Sturgeon

On February 23, 2022, Corpas signed with the Martinez Sturgeon of the

as both a player and their field manager.

International career

He was selected

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at the

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, 2013 World Baseball Classic Qualification, 2017 World Baseball Classic Qualification and

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References

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