Gilbert Gómez clarifies Emilio Bonifacio’s absence in the Tigres del Licey debut
Tigres del Licey manager, Gilbert Gómez, cleared up doubts regarding the absence of captain Emilio Bonifacio from the starting lineup during the opening game against the Leones del Escogido. The blue strategist emphasized that this decision is part of a rotation strategy designed to maximize the depth of the roster and keep the entire team in a competitive rhythm.
Despite not starting the game that ended in a resounding 12-2 victory for the felines, Gómez reiterated that Bonifacio remains a fundamental piece within the organization. The coaching staff’s intention is to manage workloads and offer equitable opportunities to the talents available in the outfield.
We are counting on Emilio being part of us and we are going to be mixing him in and he is going to see action. What we are looking for is to mix everyone in. Emilio is part of our group, part of that crew.
Gilbert Gómez, manager of the Tigres del Licey
Depth and strategy on the field
The depth of the capital city team is one of its greatest strengths for this autumn-winter baseball season. As the manager explained, the presence of players like Kevin Alcántara and Jeyvier Hernández forces the coaching staff to make strategic adjustments each day to make the most of the young and experienced talent they have.
The work plan for the team captain is clear: continue with his physical and tactical preparation to be ready when the manager requires his veteran presence in the upcoming commitments. Gómez’s vision points to a group management style where the versatility of the lineup is the key to facing the long calendar of the Dominican winter baseball league.
- Strategic rotation to maintain roster freshness.
- Leveraging depth in the outfield.
- Balanced integration between veterans and prospects.
- Emilio Bonifacio continues to be a key piece for Licey’s tactical scheme.
