Why Is Alfredo Despaigne Playing In Mexico Using A Dominican Passport?

Alfredo Despaigne is one of the biggest stars in Cuban baseball, a 27-year-old corner outfielder with tremendous power and multiple Serie Nacional MVP awards on his resume.

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Cuban Stars Norberto Gonzalez & Joan Carlos Pedroso To Play For Nettuno 2

Nettuno 2 was able to sign two Cuban stars for the 2014 season in the Italian Baseball League. The replacement for Mastiff in the IBL added left-hander Norberto Gonzalez and first baseman Joan Carlos Pedroso to the roster. Gonzalez has been a well-known pitcher for the Cuban national team in the last years including playing in the Olympic Games. Pedroso has hit more than 300 home runs in Cuba’s top division.

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