Diamondbacks Released Jorge Despaigne

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Diamondbacks' Jorge Despaigne Suspended 72 Games For Failed PED Test

Arizona pitcher Jorge Despaigne has been suspended for 72 games under baseball’s minor league drug program, and New York Yankees outfielders Edel Luaces and Erick Mendez have been banned 50 games each.

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Robelys Reyes & Jose Almarante Arrive In Cibaenas Camp, Cubans Yuniet Flores & Jorge Despaigne Invited

If we welcome the adage that "Youth is imposed," the Cibao Eagles began to thresh the road to success, when 43 mostly young players, were presented to the first day of testing at the Cibao stadium, with a view to championship Baseball autumn winter 2015/2016.  (Translated)

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International Prospect League Showcase 2-26-15 At San Francisco Dominican Complex

San Francisco Complex: IPL Twitter

San Francisco Complex: IPL Twitter

Scouts in attendance: IPL Twitter

Cuban prospects getting loose: IPL Twitter

Drills for Cuban prospects: IPL Twitter

Photo of Yadier Alvarez: IPL Twitter

Photo of Adriel Labrada at the plate: IPL Twitter

Photo of Pavel Quesada swinging: IPL Twitter

Cuban roster: IPL Twitter

International Prospect League roster: IPL Twitter

Photo of Alexander Irrizry on deck: IPL Twitter

Photo of Yadier Alvarez warming up in bullpen: IPL Twitter

Yadier Alvarez hitting 98 mph on radar: IPL Twitter

Photo of Mario Prensa singling: IPL Twitter

Yadier Alvarez gave up two leadoff singles and induces double play, fastball ranging from 94-97: IPL Twitter

Photo of Jeffrey Rodriguez at bat: IPL Twitter

Yadier Alvarez allows one ground out, strikes one out, and gets two ground outs: IPL Twitter

Photo of Jorge Despaigne on the mound: IPL Twitter

Acclaimed Cuban Free Agents Highly Sought-After - Cardinals Interested In Yadier Alvarez

There are approximately 75 Cuban players pursuing a contract with a Major League team, but none are as celebrated as infielders Yoan Moncada, Hector Olivera, Andy Ibanez and pitcher Yadier Alvarez.

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Updates On Hector Olivera, Leonardo Laffita, Michael Travieso, Paviel Quesada, Jorge Despaigne, & Yadier Alvarez From International Prospect League Showcase 2/11/15

Showcase to be taped & sent to local TV: IPL Official Twitter

Cuban roster: IPL Official Twitter

International Prospect League roster: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Hector Olivera in pre-game: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera in dugout; 6'3" 218 lbs: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Leonardo Laffita swinging; 6'1" 191 lbs: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera on deck before BP: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera swinging in BP: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera before BP: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera & Laffita watching BP: IPL Official Twitter

Olivera showing nice bat speed & power, went deep to right & center: Ben Badler Twitter

Moises Alou takes in showcase: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Michael Travieso watching BP: IPL Official Twitter

Paviel Quesada scout card: IPL Official Twitter and IPL Official Twitter

Olivera scout card: IPL Official Twitter and IPL Official Twitter

Oliver hit by pitch in first at-bat, line drive double to left in second: Ben Badler Twitter

Photo of Olivera at 3B & Laffita at SS: IPL Official Twitter

Los Angeles president confirmed taking in showcase: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Photo of Jorge Despaigne throwing; 6'3" 220 lbs: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera at 3B: IPL Official Twitter

Olivera with an opposite field single in third at-bat: Ben Badler Twitter

Scouts complain about too many Cubans to keep track of: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Photo of Yadier Alvarez throwing in bullpen, scheduled for 2 innings: IPL Official Twitter

Alvarez strikes out two in his first inning: IPL Official Twitter

Alvarez touching 93-96, topping at 97 MPH, plus slider, usable changeup: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Alvarez changeup looks much better in second inning: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Alvarez subject to international pools, could sign before July 2nd: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Olivera reaches base in all five plate appearances with walk in fourth at-bat and double to right-center field in fifth: Ben Badler Twitter

San Francisco, Oakland, and San Diego also has scouts for the showcase: Ben Badler Twitter

May be another month or two for Alvarez to get clearance: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Photo of Quesada heading to batters box: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera manning 3B during game: IPL Official Twitter

Scouts talk with Olivera after game: IPL Official Twitter

Video of Alvarez throwing bullpen: IPL Official Twitter

Diamondbacks Sign Yoan Lopez At $8.25M

Cuban righthander Yoan Lopez has agreed to sign with the Diamondbacks for $8.25 million.

Baseball America

Yoan Moncada, Yoan Lopez Lead Cluster Of Cuban Prospects

Yasmany Tomas is no longer available, but Cuban prospects remain a popular topic of discussion at the Winter Meetings.

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Latest Buzz On Cuban Players

The international market is flooded with Cuban players who have left the island. Some of them are well-known to the scouting community and will go straight to the major leagues, while others are exciting young prospects.

Baseball America

Jorge Despaigne Declared Free Agent

Righthander Jorge Despaigne, the next Cuban pitcher who’s expected to draw interest from major league teams, has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball.

Baseball America

Jorge Despaigne Declard Free Agent

Righthander Jorge Despaigne, the next Cuban pitcher who’s expected to draw interest from major league teams, has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball.

Baseball America

Jorge Despaigne Leaves Cuba

Jorge Despaigne, one of the more intriguing young arms in Cuba, has left the country, Baseball America has learned.

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