Felix Fermin, better known in recent years for heading the Aguilas Cibaenas, has been hired by the Toros del Este as their new manager. The decision was announced to the press at the team offices at the Francisco A. Micheli ballpark in La Romana yesterday, Thursday 5 February 2015. The Toros del Este team president Luis Emilio Rodriguez Amiama presented Fermin accompanied by team general manager Pablo Peguero.
Peguero highlighted that Fermin has been a winner throughout his career, is a leader and that the team was confident that with Fermin at the helm, the Toros would win the next 2015-2016 championship that opens in October.
51-year old Fermin managed the Aguilas for nine seasons conquering five titles. He has also won three Caribbean Series championships.
In Major League Baseball Fermin played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs.
http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2015/2/5/355275/Felix-Fermin-firma-con-los-Toros
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felix_Ferm%C3%ADnl