Everyone is leaving Cuba these days by any means necessary
aren’t they? Two players competing for the Cuban national team in the Caribbean
Series have defected according to a tournament official. The two players were
reportedly shortstop Dainer Moreira and pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez. These two
are just the latest in a big blow to the Serie Nacional after players like Jose
Abreu, Yasiel Puig, Aroldish Chapman, Yoenis Cespedes, Yoan Lopez, Yoan Moncada
and Rusney Castillo left for the states in recent years. If you’re in Cuba and
looking for a bright side neither Moreira nor Gutierrez are on the same level
of skill as Moncada, Lopez, Cespedes and the others.
Moreira is 30 years old and is already considered to be a
longshot to make the major leagues because of his advanced age and limited
international level playing experience. Gutierrez is 19 years old with a
smallish frame, 6’1”, and does not throw especially hard. Gutierrez has
recently been throwing out of the bullpen but has starting experience in his
2013-2014 rookie of the year season in the Serie Nacional.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)