- Baseball legend Luis Polonia will not return to the Águilas Cibaeñas coaching staff after July 2025, a decision made by the new management.
- Polonia has made explosive allegations, claiming his departure is not for professional reasons but due to personal “hatred” from within the team’s leadership.
- The former player criticized the management for not even offering him an advisory role, despite his 25-year legacy and contributions to player development.
- The Águilas organization has only responded with a brief social media post, avoiding Polonia’s serious accusations directly.
A Shocking Accusation Rocks the Nest
The Águilas Cibaeñas organization is facing a storm of controversy following the confirmed departure of franchise icon Luis Polonia. The new management’s decision not to renew his contract has been met with explosive declarations from the baseball legend, who alleges that personal animosity, not professional competence, is the real reason for his ousting.
“There is Hatred Towards Luis Polonia”
In a direct and stunning accusation, Polonia did not mince words about his feelings regarding the new front office. He believes his removal from the team he has been a part of for decades stems from a personal vendetta.
“I know that in the management, there is hatred towards Luis Polonia. And without mentioning the name, they know it very well,” the former player stated emphatically.
Known as “La hormiga Atómica” (The Atomic Ant), Polonia expressed his disbelief and hurt over the handling of the situation. He suggested that if the decision were purely strategic, the management could have retained his invaluable experience in a different capacity.
“When the management gets together and they are going to make a decision, they make it as a group… they could have left me as an advisor, of course. Leaving me out, I didn’t understand that,” he explained, hinting that internal politics overrode the best interests of the team.
A Legacy Cast Aside
Polonia defended his long and storied career, highlighting his 25 years of dedication to developing young talent. He noted his personal investment in his academy, which has successfully produced numerous professional players.
“I have a 25-year career, and yes, I earned my money in the Major Leagues, but here it’s been 25 years that I have been funding, without help, thousands and thousands of boys in my academy,” Polonia shared. “I have had the opportunity to sign 78 of them, of which 8 made it to the Major Leagues. I don’t plan to stop.”
Management’s Quiet Response
In stark contrast to Polonia’s fiery accusations, the Águilas Cibaeñas management has remained tight-lipped. Their only public acknowledgment of the situation was a brief message of thanks posted on social media, wishing Polonia success in his future endeavors. This subdued response has done little to quell the controversy, leaving fans to speculate about the turmoil behind the scenes and the shocking dismissal of one of their greatest heroes.
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