The rematch of game played in 2008 will be on 13 December in Caracas
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December 13 could be the day of revenge for the Dominican Republic.
That night at University Stadium in Caracas, will be held on the second All-Star break between figures circuit Quisqueya and Venezuela.
Authorities
Venezuelan Professional Baseball League completed an ambitious project to revive the discredited midseason classic in the South American nation.
"I just needed the approval of Major League Baseball and the signing of the papers", told ESPNdeportes.com Joseph Grasso, chairman of the CBDL.
is the first time that the clash in the land of star Luis Aparicio not organized by the Players Association, whose ability to mount the show has fallen.
In 2010 not even display the crash played in Venezuela. Asopeloteros argued that the land the stadium La Ceiba, in Ciudad Guayana, south of the country, was very battered by rain and it was impossible to play, but an investigative report found that only 18 players made the long journey, representing three of the eight clubs in the circuit.
"This time the organization is in charge of the league, although most of the profits will go to the association," said Grasso.
will be the first of a possible succession of international caps, according to the statement by the executive.
"in 2012 could come from New Republic, or a selection of players from another member country of the Caribbean Confederation," said Grasso. "Puerto Rico and also showed interest We have been in contact with those who are working to consolidate a professional league in Panama. With Mexico may be more complicated, the costs of the long journey. "
is not expected in principle to return the visit to Venezuela Dominican next year.
" The celebration of the Caribbean Series in Margarita made it clear that this type of show can be arranged here, with great interest to the fans, "reasoned the manager.
An agreement between the players' associations from both countries gave up a first meeting between the Dominicans and South Americans in December 2008. The clash took held at the University and was won by local, 4 races to 3.
Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Ronnie Paulino, Willis Otáñez, Pablo Sandoval, Jose Castillo and Jesus Guzman were among the stars present in that edition.
Less than three thousand people, only, park in the capital were then chased by past failures in organizing AsoPeloteros. The experience is not repeated, the Puerto Rican League return and resume the buffers between Quisqueya and Borinquen.
Grasso said his determination to cooperate with the rise of what was a classic, which was first staged in 1965.
"We want to involve the fans, opener that the team is chosen by them through the media, on our website and voting in the stadiums, "he said.
Dominican Republic and Venezuela are the two main exporters of the baseball players organized. Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera is the most feared hitters in the majors today. Pedro Martinez, Johan Santana and Felix Hernandez have now passed the baton as the best pitcher in baseball.
A thousand Venezuelan players are divided into various professional tournaments around the world and the followers of the sport often wonder if their stars are better than the best Dominican stars.
December 13 those fans might get a response.
ESPNdeportes.com Published on Thursday, April 28, 2011.
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