Cuban League: Defections & Deportations

In this brief competitive parentheses living the main link in the balls and strikes in our country, it peopled some international news agencies in recent weeks: deportation to Cuba for Cuban players settled in the Dominican Republic. (Translated)

Cuban League

Julio Alfredo Martinez Returns To Cuba Due To Dominican Extortion Tactics

When Julio Alfredo Martinez said their stay in Dominican Republic cost $ 30,000 or otherwise he would be deported to Cuba, the pitcher he had no choice but to return to Pinar del Rio.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Lorenzo Quintana, Julio Alfredo Martinez, & Arturo Lara Continue To Showcase In Hopes Of Signing In MLB

In recent years, Cuba baseball players found paradise in the Dominican Republic to achieve their dreams, signed as professional players for a team of major league baseball. A trio of them comes up in the latest "showcases" or "try-outs" of Cuban players specifically, who are credited with enough potential for large lucrative contracts.  (Translated)

Listin Diario

Eddy Julio Martinez Paces Unsigned Cuban Prospects

Cuban outfield prospect Eddy Julio Martinez begins his 2 1/2-mile journey from his apartment in Santiago, Dominican Republic, to the Complejo Deportivo La Barranquita, the sports complex where he trains five days a week just after sunrise.

MLB Official Site

Four Major Teams In Cuba Miss Out On Playoffs

Perhaps confusion more accurate word to define the current season of the national ball. Beyond the poor quality of the parties, full of strategic errors and countryside, the worst are the managers and referees.  (Translated)

Diario de Cuba

Yosvani Peraza Missing Action, Rumored To Have Defected From Cuba

Where is Yosvani Peraza Marin, receiver and DH squad Pinar del Rio? The burly player not part of the lineup in the game against the Isla de la Juventud and has since not been seen on the ground. This strange absence has led to a persistent rumor that relates to Peraza Marin with the outputs of several players Pinar del Rio and notes that could have escaped too.  (Translated)

14YMedia

Luis Alberto Valdes Currently Missing

HAVANA whereabouts player Luis Alberto Valdés, member of Pinar del Rio in the 54th National Baseball Series, is unknown and was discharged for failing to report to the team after his return from Puerto Rico, sports officials said.  (Translated)

Cafe Fuerte

Lazaro Alfonso, Osniel Madera Leave Cuba

Three Cuban players for Pinar Del Rio have left the country, according to Cuban national baseball commissioner Heriberto Suarez.

Baseball America

Cuba Loads Up Roster For Caribbean Series

After finishing in last place in the 2014 Caribbean Series, Cuba is taking a different approach this year, with a roster that’s essentially a modified version of the national team.

Baseball America

Cuban Baseball Updates: Loaning Players To MLB, Caribbean Series, Defections, & Punishments

The recruitment policy of the Cuban players not exclude any country and is open to the Major Leagues in the United States, officials of the National Baseball (DNB) said. (Translated)

Cafe Fuerte