The Broncos have been very busy the past few days.
Yesterday, they named Ricardo Cuevas as manager. Cuevas has ties to Laredo.
Here's the story on his signing.
He's a native Nuevo Laredoan and has spent the past four years as hitting coach of the Tecos (2008) and the Triple A affliate of the Cincinnati Reds (2005-07).
His focus is simple: he wants a heavy local influence on the Broncos, and he wants to win.
The Broncos' M.O. this season is to win, and to win with local players. They want a team that is out in the community and they want a team that takes losing personally, something that was foreign to Bronco teams of the past.
Being a local guy, Cuevas knows Laredo is attracted to winners. Win, and they shall come.
How much do they want a local emphasis? Enough to pass over Cecil Fielder, the former big leaguer, for the managerial job.
Broncos GM Jose Melendez knows time is running out to make his team a permanent institution in the Gateway City.
The team is going into its fourth year in Laredo. It has made the playoffs just once.
The Broncos are betting this is the team and direction that will get Laredoans on board for good.
Time will tell.
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The Broncos also announced the signing of former Seattle Mariners shortstop Luis Ugueto on Thursday.
Ugueto has speed, great footwork and is a solid defensive player. He's a veteran of the game, having spent two seasons in the major leagues and nine in minor league ball.
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