The Aguilas Cibaeñas announced today that they will open their training camp for the 2024-2025 season on September 23, at the Estadio Cibao. Ángel Ovalles, manager of baseball operations of the aguiluchos, offered the information, highlighting that the opening will be for the entire team. Pitchers, catchers and position players.
The workouts will be directed by debutant manager Manny García, who will be accompanied by a team of experienced professionals. Gil Velázquez will assume the role of bench coach, David Rosario will return as pitching coach, and Melky Cabrera will act as assistant manager. Claudio Almonte will be the hitting coach, Ricardo Nanita the offensive strategist, Andy Fermín the first base coach and Sergio Méndez the third base coach.
The bullpen will be under the supervision of Tyler Mark and Fernando Hernández. Luis Polonia will be an advisor to the manager and manager, Junior Fermín will be the assistant infield coach and analyst, Jean Carlos Rodríguez will assist the hitting coach, and Adrian Abreu will be the catcher’s instructor. Manuel Antuña will act as Mental Performance Coach and César Román will be the Head Trainer.
Training includes seven preseason games from October 3-11, with games against the Granjeros de Moca, Gigantes del Cibao, Mineros de Bonao, the Liga de Béisbol Profesional del Nordeste (LINORD) team and Leones del Escogido.
Many new faces in the team
Recent signings in free agency and the trade market have bolstered the team with good relief pitchers, veteran starters and a solid left-handed pitching staff, strengthening the yellow bullpen. In addition, position players have been added to complement the great talent that the Águilas already have.
Among the pitchers hired as free agents are: Luis González (PZ), Johnny Cueto (PD), Franklin de la Paz (PZ), Jeisson Cabrera (PD), Samuel Adames and Mailon Félix. They also renewed Richard Rodríguez (PD) and Williams Jerez (PZ).
As for position players, the Águilas have signed Erick Mejía, Alfredo Reyes, Eduarqui Fernández (OF) and Juan Corniel (SS), who will bring improvements in offense, defense and versatility.
In the exchange market, the Águilas Cibaeñas have made important moves to strengthen their team. These include the acquisitions from the Leones del Escogido: Eddys Leonard (infielder) and Aderlin Rodríguez (1B), in exchange for Zoilo Almonte (outfielder and designated hitter) and the number 7 pick in the 2024 draft.
Enny Romero (left-handed starter) has also been added from the Leones del Escogido, with Odalvi Javier and Brayan Castillo as counterparts. In a trade with the Toros del Este, Adael Amador (infielder) joins the Aguilas, while Elehuris Montero moves to the Toros. Also, in an additional deal with the Leones del Escogido, Francisco Perez (left-handed reliever) comes to the Aguilas and Yohan Ramirez joins the Leones.
Source:Listindiario.com
