Caborca Signed Pedro Echemendia For The 2018 Season

The Cuban Pedro Echemendia Jr. will launch in the Northern League of Mexico and will immediately seek his pass to the Aztec major circuit. The Avilanian agreed with Rojos de Caborca ​​to reinforce the rotation in the Northern League of Mexico, according to a source told CiberCuba who preferred not to be identified.  (Translated)

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Notable Names Playing In Liga Norte de Mexico 4-16-15

Cuban Defectors:
Dainer Moreira - Tijuana
Yuniesky Betancourt - Tijuana
Pedro Luis Lazo - Tijuana
Yadiel Mujica - San Quintin

Former Cardinals:
Javier Brito (former Memphis) - San Luis

Travis Mitchell Signs Minor League Deal With Reds

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Yankees Sign Cuban Shortstop Yadil Mujica, Braves Land Australian Outfielder Andrew Russell

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Brewers Beat Cardinals 4-3: Albert Pujols & Colby Rasmus Each Solo HR; Randy Winn 1 RBI; Kyle McClellan Pitches 2 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Albert Pujols 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Ryan Ludwick 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Yadier Molina 1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Colby Rasmus 1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Randy Winn 0-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Nick Stavinoha 1-for-1 at the plate.
Kyle McClellan entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed no his or runs. (p-s:25-16)(g/f:3-3)
Ryan Franklin entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Felipe Lopez 0-for-4 with one walk, three strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Brendan Ryan 0-for-5 with two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Aaron Miles 0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Jaime Garcia started and pitched six innings. He allowed eighth hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out. 1-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:103-69)(g/f:8-3)
Jason Motte entered in the tenth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2). (p-s:26-19)(g/f:0-1)

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Cardinal Beat: Colby Rasmus Leaves With Calf Tightness
Cardinal Beat: Randy Winn's Sacrifice Fly Pulls Cardinals Even 3-3 After 8
Cardinal Beat: Ryan Franklin, Kyle McClellan Toss Zeroes
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Updates On Cubans Yuniesky Maya, Yadil Mujica

Jorge Ebro Twitter: Phillies scouting Yuniesky Maya.
Jorge Ebro Twitter: Yadil Mujica close to signing?

Market For Cuban Pitcher Yuniesky Maya Expected To Pick Up As Spring Camps Break, Red Sox Possibly Interested

To make matters worse, the next two weeks could be a substantial contract for the pitcher Yuniesky Maya, a former member of the Cuban team with much experience.

"The market for Maya is heating up,''the source added." Now that the teams are closing the fields of spring, can see more clearly its long-term needs, and a pitcher of Maya's ability is always in good demand.'' (Translated)
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Jeff H: Maya hasn't completed his paperworks...but there's rumblings that the Red Sox or others are in hot pursuit. Tazawa (Boston farmhand) is headed for surgery.
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20+ Scouts Check Out Workouts For Jose Julio Ruiz & Yadil Mujica

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Glut Of Cuban Defectors Seek MLB Jobs

Aroldis Chapman, whose smile, curiosity and fastball had been a highlight of early spring training for the Cincinnati Reds, carried himself more sedately in recent days.

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Cuban Yadil Mujica Free To Sign With MLB Teams

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Jose Julio Ruiz Works Out For Rangers; Yadil Mujica For Mariners

José Julio Ruiz, the powerful first baseman prospect from Santiago de Cuba, worked out for the Texas Rangers. Ruiz spent two days trying out in front of the top Rangers decision makers and senior scouts including Rangers GM Jon Daniels and Manager Ron Washington. Ruiz did very well during his private workouts.

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