The Dominican Professional Winter Baseball League 2013-2014 Championship begins this evening, Friday 18 October with games at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium in San Pedro de Macoris, Quisqueya Ball Park and in Santiago’s Cibao Ball Park. The games are being televised by CDN (Channel 37 on Telecable) and ESPN.
El Caribe lists the key players in each team:
Leones del Escogido key players are Mauro Gomez, Wilkin Castillo, Fernando Tatis, Julio Lugo, Francisco Cordero, Miguel Olivo, and the new players Jorge Polanco, Gregory Polanco, Michael Almanzar and Edward Salcedo. The general manager is Moises Alou.
Tigres del Licey key players are: Juan Francisco, Engel Beltre, Anderson Hernandez, Jordany Valdespin, Jose Ariel Contreras, Yunesky Maya, Hector Noesi, Chris Volstad and Chris Naverson. The general manager is Manny Acta.
Aguilas Cibaenas key players are: Hector Luna, Juan Carlos Perez, Manny Ramirez, Francisco Pena, Lorenzo Barcelo, Angel Castro, TJ Pena, Keury de la Cruz, Michael Ynoa, Zoilo Almonte, Rafael Inoa and Andy Martes. The general manager is Stanley Javier.
Estrellas Orientales key players are: Elian Herrera, Miguel Angel Sano, and Orlando Calixte and Junior Lake. General manager is Eddy Toledo.
Toros del Este key players: Mayobanex Acosta, Donell Linares, Angelys Nina, Diory Hernandz, Hector Gomez, Eugenio Velez, Cesr Puello, Ricardo Nanita and Pedro Felix. General manager is Felix Francisco.
Giantes del Cibao key players: Carlos Peguero, Robinson Diaz, Leury Garcia, Maikel Franco and Fabio Castro. The manager is Pablo Peguero.
www.elcaribe.com.do/2013/10/18/aire-emision-60-del-torneo-invernal
www.listindiario.com.do/el-deporte/2013/10/18/296279/Escogido-Licey-en-apertura-del-beisbol-invernal-de-Rep-Dom
www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2013/10/18/296269/Datos-y-cifras-de-los-6-equipos
For more on ongoing and upcoming events, see http://dr1.com/calendar