Cubano

It is hard to find him during an ST game and players like Betemit and Castillo are recieving more playing time than him. Has anybody here heard or read anything on him? Muchas gracias,

Three more HR for the Cubans today. We have 11 in three games.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 11:46 PM) Cubano, this question may come off ignorant and naive, which I'm sorry if it does, it's just I don't know anything about how this works. What keeps the players from trying to defect when they're in Mexico? Do they have guards with them at all times? Some are communists and are faithfull to the government. Others do not want to leave their families behind. Others are scared getting caught. The security is strong around them. In San Diego, they can walk away or approach a police and say: "I want to defect." Cubans are allowed to stay in the USA. Nowadays, they are defecting by boat so they do not embarrass the Cuban government. Some do not have the vision for a better future. Rey Ordonez or Eddie Oropeza went jumped to the stands in Buffalo. I do not remember which one did it. They both defected during University Championship in Buffalo.

We are in San Diego!

What a shot from Yosvany Peraza from Pinar del Rio in the 8th! Cuba 5 Aussies 4

Lazo should retired. This will be his last season. The Aussies on top 4x2.

Norberto Gonzalez, the new pitcher, throws 87 MPH only. Lots of control and breaking balls. The Aussies went from hitting 100 MPH to 87 MPH. You may see RHP Pedro Lazo later. He is one of the Pinar del Rio Skycrappers along side with Contreras.

Are you guys watching the game? Another Cuban bomb opposite field! Cespedes one of the CF the Sox could sign to hit clean up. If you like a lead off CF, then Leonis Martin. Cuba 2 Aussies 1

QUOTE (3E8 @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 08:56 PM) Have you spoke to us about Chapman yet Cubano Looks like a live arm Many times! There was a rumor they caught him in one of the Holguin province beaches trying to leave. He was left out of Beijing's roster.

By the way, how long has been Owens a White Sox?

I wrote it before, Owens has his days numbered.

Did you see that play from Olivera and Navas? They play together in Santiago. Congrats to the Dutch people!

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 06:45 PM) Which could easily be influenced by money. A competent SS with Alexei's offensive production is going to make more than a competent CF. I can't say that I blame him for this. I believe prior to the 2008 season, there were many CF in the market. Andrew Jones, Tori Hunter, Patterson and few others. There were 5 or 6 and then Alexei. There were not too many SS. An SS with offense is in high demand. Obviously, nobody knew Alexei but when he becomes a free agent, he should $$$$$$.

Alexei wants to play SS if he can choose a position. He has said it.

I have said before, CF. How does he look like so far this ST?

I like to expand on this. Seattle Yuniesky Betancourt used to play 2B for Villa Clara because he was block by Eduardo Paret in SS. Paret is the Cuban team SS in the WBC. He is close to retire. Betancourt is a SS in USA. Angels Kendry Morales used to play RF. In USA, mostly 1B. Yankees Juan Miranda used to play the outfield for Pinar. In USA, mostly 1B. Free agent SS/2B Jose Iglesias used to play SS for Havana but 2B for the Cuban Junior team. Braves Yunel Escobar was an utility but mostly played 3B for Industriales. In USA, SS. Braves Barbaro Canizares used to be a catcher for Industriales. In USA, 1B.

Thank you Kalapse. I like to correct myself. I already did in another post while back. I have the 2001 Cuban Baseball Guide. This was Alexei's second season. I do not have the 2000 guide. He played 2B/SS for the first two season as a bench player. He only played 56.2 innings with 949 fielding ave in 2001. Onel Olivera was the regular. Keep in mind that in Cuba, many players play different positions. Olivera was good defensively and probably Pinar del Rio did not have a good CF at the time and they saw Alexei as the best suited for it within the team. That year, Olivera played 600 innings in SS. Alexei played super utility for the Cuban National team but later in his cuban career but he never played SS for Cuba. He played CF and 2B. I already posted once. Be patience with Alexei in SS. He will have the same lapsus probaly while playing 2B. It is not his fault. He is 27 playing everyday positions he is not accostumed to play. He is a super athlete for sure.

Chapman vs the Aussies http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/

Owens looks like the Dalai Lama. http://www.dalailama.com/

QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 08:07 PM) Bases loaded 2 out in the bottom of the 7th with Beltran at the plate. This would be another great upset. What a game the Netherland lost! There were a lot of bad plays form the P.R. team. Bad bunts, bad running, not advancing the runners, etc.

The Netherlands are beating P.R. 1x0. The Dutch pitcher looks good.

QUOTE (almagest @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 05:13 PM) Poreda looks pretty decent. I think he has something on his delivery that may cause distraction to the hitters. A lot of movement on his delivery.

QUOTE (almagest @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 05:19 PM) Jerry Owens = versatile at making outs. Groundouts to second, first, AND a K looking? He will be release soon. My crystal ball told me that. This is my prediction and nothing is official.

Good at bat until last pitch.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 9, 2009 -> 03:49 PM) Who is this ViciADO they speak of? Not good. Why they just don't go to the player and ask him how do you pronounce your full name? It is so simple. Do not be scare to approach the guy or ask Ozzie or Contreras o Betemit. By the way, did Viciedo single off Carmona?