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Rizzo fires up Wrigley with ex-Cub Castro's walk-up song

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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.

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.

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.

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