Vladimir Guerrero Loves Miami as the Home for the Caribbean Series

MIAMI, FL—With la Serie del Caribe set to be begin on February 1, the specific teams aren't yet set, but Fish On First had an exclusive interview with the ambassador of the event, MLB legend Vladimir Guerrero. The Hall of Famer gave his thoughts on LoanDepot Park as the host site and what to expect from the tournament.

"Well, I feel happy that the Marlins gave me the opportunity to be the ambassador for la Serie del Caribe and to spend time here in Miami," said Guerrero when FOF spoke to him last April.

This will be the first time that this tournament is taking place in a major league park and the first time since 1991 that it's moving outside of Latin America.

Although the hype surrounding the event isn't to the extreme level of the World Baseball Classic, Guerrero believes that there could be a similar atmosphere if the stadium fills up.

"We want fans to come to see our players that come from the Caribbean to see how they enjoy it now that there will be different music," said Guerrero. "I think that's what we are trying to do: to have fans come and enjoy the games."

Guerrero is no stranger to la Serie del Caribe, as he previously played in it.

"I only played in it for one year in 2002 in Venezuela," said Guerrero. "I felt happy. It was the only time I went, but I think this one is going to be much better because there are going to be a lot younger players and sharing this event is what we try to do, for the fans to come see our latin players here in Miami."

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