Two Top Cuban Players Have Left the Room
The information came from players' relatives and friends in Cuba who
confirmed their departure, but would not disclose details of the planned
route.
RHP Yadel Marti and outfielder Yasser Gomez were kicked off the Industriales
de la Habana team before the current National Series tournament "for having
committed a serious infraction," according to the Cuban baseball authorities.
The pair were apparently caught, along with others, attempting to leave the
island illegally. They have since been banned from Cuban baseball.
A Latin American talent scout who has seen them both play at international
events told ESPNdeportes.com that they are both ready to play in the majors.
Marti, 29, went 1-0 with two saves and led the 2006 tournament in ERA (0.00),
not allowing a run in 12.2 innings. He was elected to the WBC All Star team.
He won 67 games with a 3.23 ERA during his career with Industriales but
participated in a limited capacity last season (4-2, 3.12 ERA in 15 games).
Gomez, 28, is a swift outfielder who was Rookie of the Year in 1997 and hit
.394 with 51 runs scored and 41 RBIs in 66 games in the most recent National
Series tournament. He has a .331 career average with Industriales.
He was left off the Cuban National Team in the 2006 WBC and the 2008 Olympic
Games for undisclosed reasons.
It is not known if the Dodgers would be interested in either of the players
should they reach the United States.
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