Showing posts with label Jorge Padron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jorge Padron. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Jorge Padron, Reinier Roibal Testify Against Bartolo Hernandez

Two Cuban baseball players told a federal jury that they paid tens of thousands of dollars to a network of smugglers who, according to prosecutors, were overseen by a Florida sports agent and a scout.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Monday, April 19, 2010

Cubans Juan Carlos Linares, Reinier Casanova, Felix Fuentes, & Cesar Lopez Impress In Latest Workout At Yankees Dominican Complex

On April 16 showed the presence of senior executives from more than twenty teams Cuban players Juan Carlos Linares, a former outfielder for the Cowboys Havana, and right-handers Reinier Casanova of Pinar del Rio, Holguin Felix Fuentes Industrial and Cesar Lopez. (Translated)

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Friday, April 2, 2010

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)
El Nuevo Herald
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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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Thursday, March 18, 2010

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.

Yahoo