A known figure in the major leagues in the early 2000s, ex-shortstop Miguel Tejada will embark on a new project, since he will lead the Karachi Monarchs, a team that will evolve within a new league. professional baseball league set to begin operations late in 2024.
As reported by the daily “USA Today”, the American League’s most outstanding athlete in 2002 will be the manager of this club in Pakistan in the Baseball United circuit. It will also have a concession in India, the Cobras of Mumbai, which will create a rivalry – it is hoped among the initiators of the circuit – between the two teams from countries with rather strong relations.
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“This opportunity means a lot,” Tejada said in a statement. Thanks to baseball, I have lived many beautiful moments in my life, but this chance to guide the Monarchs will be one of the best.
The former Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros will work with Adrian Beltre, the honorary general manager. The pair will put together a squad of players who are set to make their debut at a competition in the United Arab Emirates in November.
The future league should concentrate its activities in the Middle East and among its owners there are ex-players like Mariano Rivera.