Pedro G. Briceño
Yasiel Puig is so enthusiastic about his participation in the Toros del Este that he almost knows by heart when the famous “Torolios” will arrive, as well as his great desire to contribute so that the group can win a second trophy in a row.
Puig, the enigmatic player who surprised the past few weeks by joining the current monarchs, is only thinking about making his contributions so that La Romana can enjoy another crown.
“We have a great team and right now I’m focused on helping him win,” said the Cuban, who has played in the Major Leagues for seven seasons but hasn’t played in the past, despite signing a contract with the Atlanta. Braves.
When he contacted journalists through the Zoom platform yesterday, Puig emphasized how strong the Dominican League is. “I had heard a lot about this baseball, but it is more robust than I thought,” said the 28-year-old outfielder, considered by many to be the owner of the complete baseball package.
He pointed out that he wanted to come and play in the country for a long time, for several reasons he couldn’t have done that, but he is glad the Bulls made him fulfill this wish.
Conversation with 4 teams
The .277 hitter in the majors said at least four teams have expressed an interest in signing him, a fact he understands will happen in the coming weeks.
He claimed his agent, Lissette Carnet, is in constant contact with these groups to get the best deal for him. And Puig, a starter with the Dodgers for several seasons, only aspires to be part of a team where he can play in the outfield every day, as happened in his prime. do everything possible to improve their behavior.
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Japan is not an option
Talent
He also claimed that if he doesn’t sign for Major League Baseball, he still doesn’t consider himself ready to explore baseball in Japan. “Maybe in a few years when I see that I no longer have the talent to perform in the big leagues,” he said.