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Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz
Jorge Arangure Jr....pitchers, I'm sure there will be no problem finding somebody." Lazo, 36, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist ('96, '04) and has twice won silver ('00, '08). News and Notes • Although he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Seven reasons for surge in Cuban defectors
Jorge Arangure Jr.By one agent's estimate, more than 40 Cuban players have defected in the past year and a half, an unusually high number. The list of players includes ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 16, 2009
New world of hope awaits Chapman
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineOnly a month since his defection from Cuba, pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman harbors bold dreams of fame and stardom in the major leagues.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009Need a LHP who throws 100 MPH?
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineIn the August 24 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Jorge Arangure Jr. profiled Cuban defector and pitcher extraordinaire Aroldis Chapman, who can't name the biggest stars in MLB but may soon become one.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009Familiar foes headed to finals
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineA pair of familiar foes will play for the WBC title. How familiar? Japan and Korea already have played each other four times in this WBC.
Story | Conversation | March 22, 2009Japan ready to write new story
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineIf Japan can knock of Team USA on Sunday in the WBC semis, it will add an important chapter to its country's baseball history.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009Opportunity lost for Lazo, Cubans
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineAlthough Cuba suffered its worst international showing in 50 years, the WBC was the last hurrah and opportunity for veteran pitcher Pedro Lazo.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009Darvish, Japan can't solve Korea
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineThe Koreans' victory over Yu Darvish and Japan is more proof they now are the Far East's premier team.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Cuba reeling after defeat against Japan
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineCuba could not handle Daisuke Matsuzaka, and is also having a hard time dealing with Sunday's 6-0 loss against Japan at the World Baseball Classic.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009Puerto Rico quickly making a point
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazinePuerto Rico is making a case to be mentioned among the elite teams in this installment of the World Baseball Classic.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009Netherlands shocks the baseball world
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineSaturday's stunner in San Juan was the greatest victory in the history of Netherlands baseball, and perhaps one of the worst losses ever for the Dominican Republic.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2009Who's afraid of a little change?
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineWith October looming, Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero knows what he has to do. That doesn't mean he likes it.
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