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Cuban catcher 'escapes Miami hotel to become the first defector at the WBC
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Former Cuban Stars Want to Play in World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Crazy Story Out Of The World Baseball Classic As Cuba's Bullpen Catcher Defected After The Team's Loss To The U.S. On Sunday
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With Obama and Castro in attendance, Rays win exhibition in Cuba
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Cuban baseball team draws ire, support in Little Havana National News - Bally Sports
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This is a trap': Protesters slam Cuban national team as the World Baseball Classic begins
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In photos: World Baseball Classic: USA vs. Cuba - All Photos
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Cuban government protests made for unique WBC semifinal - Los Angeles Times
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Eriel hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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When a controversial anti-Fidel Castro crowd sign drew the ire of Cuban baseball players in the World Baseball Classic
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Protestor Storms Field During World Baseball Classic USA-Cuba Game With 'Libertad' Sign