CLEVELAND — When the Cleveland Guardians play at Progressive Field Friday afternoon, Coach Sandy Alomar Jr. will walk onto the field for his 25th Opening Day in Cleveland.
“It’s been a flash, it’s been a blast. I’m honored," he said.
Eleven years in a Cleveland uniform as a player and now Alomar’s starting his 14th season as a coach.
The franchise knows how lucky it is to have him, too. The team says Alomar’s value comes in helping baserunners and catchers, but he’s had just as much impact on the overall culture of the entire franchise.
“Sandy’s part of the fabric of who we are," said President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti. ”We continue to be beyond grateful that Sandy is part of the organization and continues to lead us moving forward.”
Alomar’s seen a lot of Cleveland baseball history in all the years he’s been here and he’s still excited at the prospect of walking onto the field for the home opener No. 25.
“Baseball is always going to bring excitement. For me, it’s very exciting to be here for a 25th year in the organization," Alomar said.
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