Making their debut in 2008, the Tiburones are the brainchild of former semi-pro player and now Tiburones General Manager, James Mojica. A former catcher and pitcher, James created a team with the same qualities he valued as a player. James always appreciated his innate work ethic and the winning attitude he developed through his years of playing baseball. He has achieved this same balance of work ethic and attitude in his team. The Tiburones players have been carefully selected to accommodate players from all walks of life, who, like James, play hard and work hard to achieve excellence.
Understanding how growing up in the inner city can sometimes be overwhelming to talented athletes, he is aware that the choices young players make can make or break their baseball future. James has chosen to help these up and coming talents get on track to creating fabulous lives for themselves, whether professional baseball is in their future or not.
The Tiburones franchise helps each individual player with life choices outside of baseball. Such activities include guiding players through the college search process and/or helping them to obtain sustainable employment. For now, the Tiburones are a self-funded organization, and we hope to connect with prospective and viable sponsors for the 2009 season. Benefits and the various types of sponsorship may be discussed with James via email at
Head Coach Moreno had a great plan devised for the pre-season opener. The lineup was set and for the most part delivered!! Pitching...the Tiburones 2009 concentration was clear and evident in this match up. CP Tony Diaz got the start and showed he belongs in this league. Tony was followed by Wilfredo Otero, Louis Meichsner, David Fana, and Julian Rivera. All pitched well and considered their outings as major steps towards a positive year!
The infield and outfieldwas held down by SP/3B David Fana, SS Fhernando Oferman, 2ND Eddie Nay, 1ST Hector Moreno, SP/3rd Jay Bonet, LF/2ND Danny Rivera, CF/C Ariel Ayala, RF/LF Maximo Polonia, C Eduardo Perez, 1ST Tony Diaz, and 1ST Louis Meichsner. The Tiburones Never Die attitude lead them into the 9th inning of the game finally loading the bases with two out when Danny Rivera lined out to third to end the ball game. This game was a game the Tiburones could be proud of.
But the Tiburones were also deep in thought about their fallen leader, Coach Moreno, who injured himself during the game by accidently falling and breaking his wrist. Moreno, the strong man he is, walked off the field under his own power. Knowing Moreno, as we do, he'll be back on the field soon!! Our best wishes go to Moreno and his family during this time. Moreno is loved and adored by the entire squad and we wish him a quick recovery.
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In these growing times the Tiburones have courageously started "Pennies for Baseball." Pennies for Baseball is a sponsorship opportunity that will eventually help the ball players on our team achieve new heights given the new found hope they find through this project.
"Pennies for Baseball" starts by finding that JAR of loose change in someones house or apartment...then a simple email to the Tiburones to arrange a pick up or mailing address...then the "Pennies" or "Loose Change" will be used to provide our players with uniforms, bats, baseballs, college grants with all the sponsors names on it (all sponsors will recieve weekly updates on the players progress through college along with reports on their grades. Pennies for Baseball is an opportunity to give back to our communities in a way never dreamed possible. Pennies for Baseball will help give back to the future and it will give our boys a sense of hope!
The JAR of loose change in your houses can help change the life of ball player and would forever engrave you as a "Pennies for Baseball" donator. To become a honorary "Pennies for Baseball" donator please send your info to us at [email protected] and remember a Penny today for a Greater Tomorrow!
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