Águilas Cibaeñas

The Águilas Cibaeñas (English lit. Cibao Eagles) is a professional baseball team in the Dominican Republic's winter baseball league. Founded on January 28, 1933 and based in Santiago, they have won 5 Caribbean Series and 21 national titles.

Águilas Cibaeñas
Information
LeagueDominican Winter League
LocationSantiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
BallparkEstadio Cibao
Year foundedJanuary 28, 1933
League championships1952, 1965, 1967, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2018
Caribbean Series championships1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2007
ColorsBlack, Yellow               
ManagerFelix Fermin
PresidentWinston Llenas
Websiteaguilas.com.do
Uniforms

Home

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The team is immensely popular among Dominican baseball fans by the most famous phrase : “La Leña Está Aquí”(The Wood is here), so much that Águilas Cibaeñas have earned the nickname “Las Cuyayas” (The Kestrels) and “Los Mameyes” (The Mameyes). These nicknames are in reference to the team’s mascot and the classic yellow color the team uses in its official uniform.

Águilas Cibaeñas won 21 championships in fewer seasons than any other Dominican team. They won their 20th championship in the 2007-2008 season when they defeated the Tigres del Licey (Tigers of Licey) in a best of 9 series with a 5-2 record. Águilas. Cibaeñas and Tigres Del Licey have the biggest rivalry in the Dominican Republic, and most say in all of the Caribbean. This is due to large history , between the two, being the 2 most successful teams in the Caribbean. Average Attendance when they both meet is always at full capacity at both teams home stadium. [1][2] The Águilas Cibaeñas won the final game of the series at their home stadium Estadio Cibao (Stadium Cibao) by the score 2-1. Mendy Lopez and Rafael Furcal both hit home runs in the game. Furcal—popularly known as “Furcalazo”—sealed the game with his homerun in the 8th inning.[3]

Estadio Cibao is nicknamed the “Valley of Death” and many fans consider it the most intimidating stadium in the country or even all the Caribbean. Historically the Águilas Cibaeñas have performed much better at home than on the road.[4][5]

Águilas Cibaeñas have more former players in Major League Baseball than any other Dominican team.[6] Some current MLB players who played with Águilas Cibaeñas include Edwin Encarnación,[7] Carlos Martínez,[8] Jose Reyes,[9] Jonathan Villar,[10] Carlos Gómez,[11] Juan Lagares,[10] Dellin Betances,[6] Bartolo Colón,[12] Wandy Rodríguez,[13] Melky Cabrera,[14] Danny Santana,[13] Yoenis Céspedes,[15] Starling Marte,[16] Brandon Moss[17] and current Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona.[18]

History

The meeting was attended by many notable Dominican athletes of the time including; Luis Alfáu, Pilindo Bonetti, Charles Dore, Manuel Henriquez, Burrulote Rodríguez, Julio and Miguel Peguero Linval, Luis Mercado, and Tomas Sainllant. The athletes recommended that the National Championship of 1937 should be held between a team from Santiago, a team from San Pedro de Macoris and a team from the Capital, Ciudad Trujillo. The team from the Capital was formed from two others, the Leones del Escogido and the Tigres del Licey, Trujillo himself named them the Dragones de Ciudad Trujillo. The proposal was accepted and the team representing Santiago would be known from then on as the Águilas Cibaeñas. Since then, the club has become one of today's most competitive clubs in the history of Dominican professional baseball.

The development of the Águilas Cibaeñas as a team is linked to the development of baseball in the valley of Cibao. From 1951 to 1954, the championships were held during the summer months. However, before the start of season in 1955 the traditional professional baseball championship was moved to the winter season to allow the most prominent Dominican players an opportunity to play in it. Still to this day Dominican players employed by teams in the MLB take part of this national winter classic to keep the tradition strong.

Retired numbers

Miguel Diloné
OF, M
Retired
Winston Llenas
3B-2B, M
Retired
Roberto Peña
SS
Retired
Franklin Taveras
SS
Retired
Felix Fermín
SS, M
Retired
Tony Peña
C, M
Retired

Stanley Javier
OF
Retired
Arturo Peña
P
Retired
Julian Javier
2B
Retired
Julio Martínez
2B
Retired
Arnulfo Espinosa
P
Retired

Current Roster 2017-18
Águilas Cibaeñas Roster
Active Players Inactive Players Coaches/Others

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Designated Hitters

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Designated Hitters

Mánager

  • #29 Lino Rivera

Coaches

Medical Body

  • Arturo Bisono
  • Daniel Jerez
  • Claudio Perez
  • Ambiorix Reyes
  • Chad Wolfe
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References
  1. "Aguilas Cibaeñas En Series Finales | AGUILAS CIBAEÑAS". aguilas.lidom.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-03-06.
  2. Córdova, Emilio; Mena, Mickey; Rojas, Bienvenido (2008). Los Tigres del Licey: 100 Años de Gloria. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Corripio. ISBN 9789945140231.
  3. Djlaboa1 (2011-10-20), El Furcalazo HR Rafael Furcal En El Valle vs. Licey 2008, retrieved 2017-03-06
  4. "Inside the Dominican Republic". ESPN.com. 2006-01-17. Retrieved 2017-03-06.
  5. "Estadio Cibao | AGUILAS CIBAEÑAS". aguilas.lidom.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-03-06.
  6. "Las Águilas Cibaeña es el equipo con más jugadores en las Grandes Ligas". www.diariolibre.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  7. "Before Edwin Encarnacion was postseason-bound". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  8. "Winter Leagues: Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Statistics". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  9. "Águilas Cibaeñas adquieren a José Reyes". El Caribe. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  10. "Winter Leagues: Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Statistics". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  11. "Winter Leagues: Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Statistics". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  12. "Winter Leagues: Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Statistics". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  13. "Winter Leagues: Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Statistics". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  14. Diario, Listin (2009-01-03). "Furcal decide la primera victoria de las Águilas". listindiario.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  15. "Cespedes to play in D.R. while waiting on MLB". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  16. "Winter Leagues: Liga de Beisbol Dominicano: Statistics". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  17. "Arias leads way as Aguilas narrow the gap". Major League Baseball. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
  18. "Managers año por año | AGUILAS CIBAEÑAS". aguilas.lidom.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-03-07.
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