The team is popular among Dominican baseball fans by the phrase : “La Leña Está Aquí” (The Wood is here), and Águilas Cibaeñas has 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.
[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 for the other team in the country or even all the Caribbean. Estadio Cibao is known as the loudest and happiest stadium in the Caribbean. Historically the Águilas Cibaeñas have performed much better at home than on the road.[4][5]
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.
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January 14, 2023
Águilas, cibaeñas, english, cibaoan, eagles, professional, baseball, team, dominican, republic, winter, baseball, league, founded, january, 1933, based, santiago, team, caribbean, series, national, titles, informationleaguedominican, winter, leaguelocationsant. The Aguilas Cibaenas English lit Cibaoan Eagles is a professional baseball team in the Dominican Republic s winter baseball league Founded on January 28 1933 and based in Santiago the team has won 6 Caribbean Series and 22 national titles Aguilas CibaenasInformationLeagueDominican Winter LeagueLocationSantiago de los Caballeros Dominican RepublicBallparkEstadio CibaoYear foundedJanuary 28 1933League championships22 1952 1965 1967 1972 1975 1976 1978 1979 1986 1987 1993 1996 1997 1998 2000 2001 2003 2005 2007 2008 2018 2021 Caribbean Series championships1997 1998 2001 2003 2007 2021ColorsBlack Yellow ManagerJose LegerPresidentQuilvio HernandezWebsiteaguilas com doUniformsHomeAwayThe team is popular among Dominican baseball fans by the phrase La Lena Esta Aqui The Wood is here and Aguilas Cibaenas has 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 1 2 The Aguilas Cibaenas 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 for the other team in the country or even all the Caribbean Estadio Cibao is known as the loudest and happiest stadium in the Caribbean Historically the Aguilas Cibaenas have performed much better at home than on the road 4 5 Aguilas Cibaenas have more former players in Major League Baseball than any other Dominican team 6 Some current MLB players who played with Aguilas Cibaenas include Edwin Encarnacion 7 Carlos Martinez 8 Jose Reyes 9 Jonathan Villar 10 Carlos Gomez 11 Juan Lagares 10 Dellin Betances 6 Bartolo Colon 12 Wandy Rodriguez 13 Melky Cabrera 14 Danny Santana 13 Yoenis Cespedes 15 Starling Marte 16 Brandon Moss 17 and current Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona 18 Contents 1 History 2 Retired numbers 3 Current Roster 2017 18 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditThe meeting was attended by many notable Dominican athletes of the time including Luis Alfau Pilindo Bonetti Charles Dore Manuel Henriquez Burrulote Rodriguez 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 Aguilas Cibaenas Since then the club has become one of today s most competitive clubs in the history of Dominican professional baseball The development of the Aguilas Cibaenas 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 Edit Miguel DiloneOF MRetired Winston Llenas3B 2B MRetired Roberto PenaSSRetired Franklin TaverasSSRetired Felix FerminSS MRetired Tony PenaC MRetired Stanley JavierOFRetired Arturo PenaPRetired Julian Javier2BRetired Julio Martinez2BRetired Arnulfo EspinosaPRetiredCurrent Roster 2017 18 EditAguilas Cibaenas RosterActive Players Inactive Players Coaches OthersPitchers 72 Chris O Grady 37 Tony Pena Jr 67 Francisley Bueno 45 Kelvin De la Cruz 18 Carlos Martinez 52 Fernando Abad 26 Roenis Elias 58 Josh Judy 74 Jose Urena 79 Richard Rodriguez 68 Samuel Deduno 75 Al Alburquerque 83 Juan Sandoval 91 Yunesky Maya 87 Angel Castro 60 Michael Ynoa 47 Wandy Rodriguez Catchers 21 Pedro Severino 41 Francisco Pena 90 Reese McGuireInfielders 16 Ronny Rodriguez 39 Rafael Ynoa 27 Johan Camargo 63 Danny Santana 6 Jonathan Villar 43 Jung ho Kang 75 Ozzie AlbiesOutfielders 2 Juan Carlos Perez 77 Alfredo Marte 47 Jose Constanza 27 Ricardo Nanita 56 Jarrett ParkerDesignated Hitters 46 Zoilo Almonte Pitchers 40 Bartolo Colon 28 Luis Severino 57 Lorenzo Barcelo 67 Joaquin BenoitCatchers 20 Willin RosarioInfielders 11 Edwin Encarnacion 7 Jose Reyes 27 Jhonny PeraltaOutfielders 23 Melky Cabrera 81 Victor Robles 52 Yoenis CespedesDesignated Hitters 99 Manny Ramirez Manager 29 Lino RiveraCoaches 4 Miguel Tejada Assistant manager 81 Bernie Castro 1B Coach 5 Alberto Castillo 3B Coach 19 Omar Ramirez Bench Coach 28 Miguel Garcia Bench Coach 33 Fernando Hernandez Bullpen 22 Luis Polonia Batting 48 Jose Joaquin Bautista Arias Pitching Medical Body Arturo Bisono Daniel Jerez Claudio Perez Ambiorix Reyes Chad WolfeReferences Edit Aguilas Cibaenas En Series Finales AGUILAS CIBAENAS aguilas lidom com in European Spanish Retrieved 2017 03 06 Cordova Emilio Mena Mickey Rojas Bienvenido 2008 Los Tigres del Licey 100 Anos de Gloria Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Corripio ISBN 9789945140231 Djlaboa1 2011 10 20 El Furcalazo HR Rafael Furcal En El Valle vs Licey 2008 archived from the original on 2021 12 19 retrieved 2017 03 06 Inside the Dominican Republic ESPN com 2006 01 17 Retrieved 2017 03 06 Estadio Cibao AGUILAS CIBAENAS aguilas lidom com in European Spanish Retrieved 2017 03 06 a b Las Aguilas Cibaena es el equipo con mas jugadores en las Grandes Ligas www diariolibre com in European Spanish Retrieved 2017 03 07 Before Edwin Encarnacion was postseason bound Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 Winter Leagues Liga de Beisbol Dominicano Statistics Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 Aguilas Cibaenas adquieren a Jose Reyes El Caribe Retrieved 2017 03 07 a b Winter Leagues Liga de Beisbol Dominicano Statistics Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 Winter Leagues Liga de Beisbol Dominicano Statistics Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 Winter Leagues Liga de Beisbol Dominicano Statistics Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 a b Winter Leagues Liga de Beisbol Dominicano Statistics Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 Diario Listin 2009 01 03 Furcal decide la primera victoria de las Aguilas listindiario com in Spanish Retrieved 2017 03 07 Cespedes to play in D R while waiting on MLB ESPN com Retrieved 2017 03 07 Winter Leagues Liga de Beisbol Dominicano Statistics Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 Arias leads way as Aguilas narrow the gap Major League Baseball Retrieved 2017 03 07 Managers ano por ano AGUILAS CIBAENAS aguilas lidom com in European Spanish Retrieved 2017 03 07 External links 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