Gigantes del Cibao begin training with great enthusiasm at Julián Javier Stadium
The Gigantes del Cibao formally began their preparation for the upcoming season of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). With an initial attendance of 42 players, the San Francisco de Macorís team kicked off their activities at the Julián Javier Stadium, highlighting a solid mix of established veterans and young prospects.
Talent and experience from day one
The opening day featured the presence of key figures from the organization such as Leury García, Carlos Peguero, Carlos Franco, Kelvin Gutiérrez, Bryan Rodríguez, Emilio Vargas, and Richard Rodríguez. Likewise, emerging talents Dauri Fernández and Juan Mateo, who were recently selected in the LIDOM Rookie Draft, also joined the team.
The training sessions are currently being led by coach Adrián Texidor, who is heading the work group while manager Miguel Cairo finishes his commitments in Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Orioles.
The high player attendance from the very first day is a positive sign of the commitment and ambition this team has heading into the upcoming championship.
General Management of the Gigantes del Cibao
Welcome and work structure
The welcome ceremony was led by General Manager Jaylon Pimentel and the Press and Public Relations Manager, Junior Matrillé. For her part, the team administrator, Yissel Infante, along with Rafael Almanzar, Marketing Director, offered words of motivation to encourage the athletes in this initial stage of preparation.
Training group composition
The coaching staff and the Baseball Operations department have organized an intensive program for the 42 players present, distributed as follows:
- Pitchers (25): Including Hansel Robles, Richard Rodríguez, Bryan Rodríguez, Emilio Vargas, Harol González, among others, along with several guests such as Raúl Valdez and José Geraldo.
- Position players (17): With the participation of Carlos Peguero, Kelvin Gutiérrez, Leury García, Carlos Franco, and prospect Juan Mateo, among other talents.
With this solid start, the Gigantes del Cibao seek to take advantage of every preseason day to arrive in optimal condition for the start of the winter tournament and aspire to the LIDOM crown.
