OFFICIAL NOTE: Cuba Berates U.S. for Restrictions to Baseball Players for World Baseball Classic
The Cuban Baseball Federation accused the US to give them “discriminatory treatment”
The Cuban Baseball Federation accused the US to give them “discriminatory treatment”
Several players based in the US are included in the 50-player list
Former Industriales’ and Cuba’s shortstop Germán Mesa could be given the wheels to lead WBC team
When it comes to Cuba and MLB, the FCB has nothing to offer: every defection leaves them one bargaining chip further of their now-coveted cooperation agreement
USA Baseball President Paul Seiler reached out FCB President Juan Reinaldo Pérez to talk about cooperation
Cuban Baseball Federation newly appointed President seized his opportunity to send political statement regarding the ACPBP.
Despite rejection by the WBSC, the ACPBP will continue to work, and they have already released uniform proposals
Many players have already left the National Series to pursue foreign contracts, while others have already signed and are ready to go.
With his refusal to play for an Independent Cuban Team, Abreu might be sending a message to everyone