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 Macor\u00eds team kicked off their activities at the Juli\u00e1n Javier Stadium, highlighting a solid mix of established veterans and young prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening day featured the presence of key figures from the organization such as Leury Garc\u00eda, Carlos Peguero, Carlos Franco, Kelvin Guti\u00e9rrez, Bryan Rodr\u00edguez, Emilio Vargas, and Richard Rodr\u00edguez. Likewise, emerging talents Dauri Fern\u00e1ndez and Juan Mateo, who were recently selected in the LIDOM Rookie Draft, also joined the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The training sessions are currently being led by coach Adri\u00e1n Texidor, who is heading the work group while manager Miguel Cairo finishes his commitments in Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Orioles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThe 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.<\/p>\nGeneral Management of the Gigantes del Cibao<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Welcome and work structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The welcome ceremony was led by General Manager Jaylon Pimentel and the Press and Public Relations Manager, Junior Matrill\u00e9. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Training group composition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The coaching staff and the Baseball Operations department have organized an intensive program for the 42 players present, distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Pitchers (25):<\/strong> Including Hansel Robles, Richard Rodr\u00edguez, Bryan Rodr\u00edguez, Emilio Vargas, Harol Gonz\u00e1lez, among others, along with several guests such as Ra\u00fal Valdez and Jos\u00e9 Geraldo.<\/li>\n
- Position players (17):<\/strong> With the participation of Carlos Peguero, Kelvin Guti\u00e9rrez, Leury Garc\u00eda, Carlos Franco, and prospect Juan Mateo, among other talents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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