Cuban Updates: Yuniesky Maya Debuts For Nationals; Yadel Marti Signs Minor League Deal With Athletics

Yuniesky Maya started walking toward the mound and shouted someone behind him: "It's time to see if it is true, do not be afraid." Cuban pitcher And, while walking replied: "Ah, man, if you knew I'm cured of terror. " (Translated)

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The right Yadel Marti signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics, according to the publication Baseball America.

Marti, 31, left Cuba in December 2008 and was tossing with Veracruz of the Mexican League, where he was 2-2 with a 4.19 of ERA in eight starts.

Marti, who pitched well in the Dominican League last winter, won one game and saved two for the selection of Cuba that ended in second place in the World Baseball Classic 2006.

The veteran was assigned by the Athletics to Midland, Double-A branch of the organization. (Translated)

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