It's been embarrassing, dear Chuck, but no surprise: With so many talented and established players leaving the country, Cuba's national teams have lost all impact and power in the international arena. In fact, Cuba has not won a “major” tournament since Vegueros de Pinar del Río's victory in the 2015 Caribbean Series in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Who were the starters with the greatest impact?: Yuli Gurriel 2B, Frederich Cepeda LF/DH, who was the MVP of the tournament, Alfredo Despaigne LF/DH, Luis Yander La O 3B, Yadiel Hernández OF, Norge Luis Ruiz SP/RHP, Héctor Mendoza RP/RHP, Liván Moinelo RP/LHP and Vladimir Gutiérrez RP/RHP, who defected in San Juan.
Dios! When I saw that final score -- 20-3 -- I thought, "Caramba! Did the Farmers have Yirsandy pitching?"
It's been embarrassing, dear Chuck, but no surprise: With so many talented and established players leaving the country, Cuba's national teams have lost all impact and power in the international arena. In fact, Cuba has not won a “major” tournament since Vegueros de Pinar del Río's victory in the 2015 Caribbean Series in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Who were the starters with the greatest impact?: Yuli Gurriel 2B, Frederich Cepeda LF/DH, who was the MVP of the tournament, Alfredo Despaigne LF/DH, Luis Yander La O 3B, Yadiel Hernández OF, Norge Luis Ruiz SP/RHP, Héctor Mendoza RP/RHP, Liván Moinelo RP/LHP and Vladimir Gutiérrez RP/RHP, who defected in San Juan.