Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Camagüey, November 18. - While several teams determine their qualifying options and others have already secured their place in the upcoming phase, the Camagüey Bulls bid farewell to the 64th National Baseball Series with a disappointing performance.
With only 30 wins in 72 games, and not 75 as originally established due to a last-minute sudden adjustment by the country's baseball governing commission, the Camagüey team ended the season yesterday with a split in victories against Villa Clara.
But not even the farewell result could "whitewash" the Agramontinos' performance in the tournament, for although they won the first game 5-4 with some scares, in the second game, the Oranges dominated with a 7-2 victory, aided by another poor showing from their opponents' pitching.
Among fans, there is a persistent belief that the leadership of the rookie manager "Viyo" Odelín left too many dissatisfactions, such as games lost due to the recurring issue of using inappropriate players.
It is true that two lost games, when compared to 42 losses, is an insignificant sum, but it may have become an insurmountable psychological blow. In any case, whether it is the essential cause or not, the final outcome left a wide array of conflicting opinions.
In the past season, the last for mentor Marino Luis, the team also finished at the bottom of the event (13th place), a matter some consider not to be the possible position since, at least theoretically, there is a capable selection to find placement among the leaders.
It is often a near-constant that criticism, sometimes exacerbated, appears when there is no success, and now is no exception.
If the batting was at a good point and the defense protected adequately, without "unforgettable" errors, then what is the cause of such a lamentable performance? The topic invites new approaches because baseball, as you prefer to call it, is a permanent call for reflection. (Text: Gilberto Rodríguez Rivero/contributor to Radio Cadena Agramonte) (Photo: Internet)
