Brett Garamella

Photo Stories: Caribbean World Series

Fabio Valenzuela sits outside Estadio Cibao on the morning of Feb. 1, 2008, the eve of the Caribbean Series. Before retiring five years ago, he was the Aguilas's conditioning coach for 40 years. He has lived near the stadium his entire life. Now 73, he was drinking a big bottle of <i>Brahma</i> beer and talking baseball with his friends. He had free tickets to all 12 games.
Fabio Valenzuela sits outside Estadio Cibao on the morning of Feb. 1, 2008, the eve of the Caribbean Series. Before retiring five years ago, he was the Aguilas's conditioning coach for 40 years. He has lived near the stadium his entire life. Now 73, he was drinking a big bottle of Brahma beer and talking baseball with his friends. He had free tickets to all 12 games.