LIDOM: Estrellas Orientales fire Fernando Tatis Sr.

The decision to break the relationship was made by the green team after the criticism made by the now former leader against his players.

The Eastern Stars They announced this Saturday the immediate dismissal of the leader Fernando Tatis Sr.through a press release. According to the organization, the departure comes after statements offered by Tatis Sr. in a radio program on Friday morning, in which he openly criticized the attitude and performance of his players.

The eastern team pointed out that the decision was not easy, given that Tatis Sr. “he sowed great leadershipHowever, after his comments, several players expressed their discontent, pointing out that “No organization can achieve its objectives of success, well-being and progress if its leaders are not seen as such by those they direct.”.

The board added that it is not in a position to “put at risk winning the current championship” given the situation generated by what they classified as “unfortunate statements” of whom until today he served as his manager.

During an interview on the radio program Mañana Deportiva, Tatis Sr. described the current winter ball as a “nerdy ball” and stated that the managers “they have to be babysitters” of current players.

“You get players coming in, you get players coming out, that this one got sick, that so-and-so doesn’t want to play, that he has a headache, that he has an upset stomach… In the same day you make two or three lineups before the game. The fan doesn’t understand that“, expressed the leader, while questioning the commitment of the pitchers, ensuring that many avoid working on consecutive days because they are “taking care of his arm for commitments outside the country”.

The bad moment that the stars also appears to have facilitated the exit of Tatis Sr. The team remains in last place in the standings and has shown marked inconsistency in all areas. With a 13-18 record, they are just one game away from fourth place, which guarantees a place in the Round Robinbut without clear signs of stability.

The stars They also announced that, for the moment, the bench coach Carlos Paulino He will take over the reins of the club on an interim basis, in what will be his first experience as a manager in Dominican baseball.

Fernando Tatis Sr. arrived at stars in the 2018-19 season, when he led the team to its first championship in 51 years. He returned to the bench in 2021-22 and in 2023 he signed an extension for several seasons.