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  • 10 / 29 / 2006

Pelota Cuba

The Cuban Baseball Federation announced on Thursday the names of the twenty-four players and the directing board of the team that will represent Cuba at the 16th Intercontinental Baseball Cup.

From November 9 to 19 this team, competing with seven rivals, will try to wrestle the trophy away from China Taipei.

The team will be leaving for Taichung on October 31. The day before, the team will receive the Cuban flag that will travel with it during a ceremony at Havanas Revolution Square.

This strong team, one of the favorites, is made up of three catchers, five infielders, six outfielders and ten pitchers (three left-handers). They will be led by Coach Rey Vicente Anglada, along with assistants Luis D. Larduet and Ulises Jardines. Jose Elosegui, Victor Mesa and Esteban Lombillo will be along as pitching, bating and defense coaches respectively.

The selected players are: Catchers: Ariel Pestano, Eriel Sanchez and Osvaldo Arias. Infielders: Alexander Mayeta, Yulieski Gourriel, Rudy Reyes, Eduardo Paret and Michel Enriquez. Outfielders: Frederich Cepeda, Yoandry Urgelles, Osmani Urrutia, Yorbis Duvergel, Alexei Ramirez and Yoandy Garlobo. Pitchers: Pedro L. Lazo, Yulieski Maya, Deinny Suarez, Frank Montieth, Vladimir Baños, Yulieski Gonzalez, Norberto Gonzalez, Adiel Palma, Norge L. Vera and Yadel Marti.

Source: Periodico26.cu


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