Astros Signed Lorenzo Quintana To Minors Deal

If you consider that Evan Gattis is also a receiver, the theme of that position within the champions of the World Series for 2018 promises an interesting battle, after the signing of Cuban Lorenzo Quintana.  (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

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

Lorenzo Quintana Defected With Guillermo Heredia

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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)

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