Nice to see the powers to be got smart and are admitting Cuba the the March Baseball festival--sure makes sense to me to have one of the best baseball playing countries in the event
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TR
Castro finally gave in to Katrina relief agreement. About time!
Shepster
Castro finally gave in to Katrina relief agreement. About time!
Shepster
Shep
Fidel offered before the USA agreed
Fidel offered before the USA agreed
Glad to see that the world baseball event will really feature the world... Should be a lot of fun to watch - if only they could be in mid season form...
I figured that this would be the conclusion. It was up to our government to allow it. Castro allowed the American rock band Audioslave play a concert in Havanna a couple of months back.
Audioslave is a just "Rage Against the Machine" Light....and in both cases, Fidel will line his pockets with more money, which he can use to shore up his corrupt government.
The only real good news is that we will get to see how Cuba does against a team of real professionals.
The only real good news is that we will get to see how Cuba does against a team of real professionals.
I dont understand how cooperation with a communist dictator can ever be a good thing.
I am embarassed that we would even consider dealing with this cretin.
I am embarassed that we would even consider dealing with this cretin.
Why should they be able to come as a whole team.
I don't believe that is fair to the other teams that are put together as All-Star teams with know playing time together?
Also are the Hernandez Brothers getting to play for Cuba?
I think the only way to be Fair, Is to Have Cuba send some players from Cuba here individually and make up the rest with Cuban American's and or former Cuban Major Leaguers? That way you would not have a advantige of playing together for a long period of time.
You know it take's awile to learn how to be a team!
Not just a week are two together.
What do you all think?
I don't believe that is fair to the other teams that are put together as All-Star teams with know playing time together?
Also are the Hernandez Brothers getting to play for Cuba?
I think the only way to be Fair, Is to Have Cuba send some players from Cuba here individually and make up the rest with Cuban American's and or former Cuban Major Leaguers? That way you would not have a advantige of playing together for a long period of time.
You know it take's awile to learn how to be a team!
Not just a week are two together.
What do you all think?
I still wan't to get your take on this?
And what do you think about Bonds not playing?
It sure would be nice to see his bat in the line up.
Heck I'll run for him!!
And what do you think about Bonds not playing?
It sure would be nice to see his bat in the line up.
Heck I'll run for him!!
Wonder how many agents will be trying to smuggle Cuban players out of their Hotel rooms?
quote:Originally posted by theEH:
I still wan't to get your take on this?
And what do you think about Bonds not playing?
It sure would be nice to see his bat in the line up.
Heck I'll run for him!!
He'd have to pass the drug test first.
Yes KD I was wondering that to.
But what do you think of having there whole team that has played together, rather than some of the Cuban american's and the Hernandez bros. also being included?
But what do you think of having there whole team that has played together, rather than some of the Cuban american's and the Hernandez bros. also being included?
Some of you are REAL HYPOCRITES!!!!!!!!!!
Enslaved nation but ok to play baseball?
Enslaved nation but ok to play baseball?
quote:Originally posted by itsinthegame:
I dont understand how cooperation with a communist dictator can ever be a good thing.
I am embarassed that we would even consider dealing with this cretin.
You are entitled to your opinion but with that thought process I guess China which has a team, and Venezuela should be banned. Also we should exclude Mexico since they are encouraging illegal immigration.
Of course we should not participate in the Olympics either, lets just make everyone play by our rules.
I don't know what came first the Justice Dept saying they did not want Cuba here or Fidel saying Jeb Bush was Fat...maybe the action of the justice dept is related?
Well, Jeb is a little chunky - so I cant blame our good buddy Fidel for that one.
Beenthere,
It's not the ball players fault that they have a screwed up leader.
But I do not believe they should come as a team, but as individuals to make up a team with Cuban American's and former Cuban players.
It's not the ball players fault that they have a screwed up leader.
But I do not believe they should come as a team, but as individuals to make up a team with Cuban American's and former Cuban players.
In a geo-political twist of epic proportions, look for "The Pineapple-Face" Manuel Noriega to take the mound for Cuba. Noriega will refute his Panamanian citizenship and his dad will produce a birth certificate stating that he was actually born at Guantanamo Bay, a love-child of Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore.
Just you watch!
Just you watch!
quote:Originally posted by theEH:
But I do not believe they should come as a team, but as individuals to make up a team with Cuban American's and former Cuban players.
EH...I don't understand the issue with Cuba coming as a team...what does it matter if its the "national team" I'm sure China has a national team...it doesn't matter...its just baseball lets enjoy the event.
Novice,
The USA has a huge assortment of laws prohibiting almost all transactions with Cuba.
That is the law of our land. That is not the case with China, Venezuela or Mexico (using your example).
The impasse was broken because Cuba agreed to donate all money made from the event to disaster victims. (Katrina I believe). Therefore - Cuba will not benefit financially.
Personally - I dont like the deal.
JMHO.
The USA has a huge assortment of laws prohibiting almost all transactions with Cuba.
That is the law of our land. That is not the case with China, Venezuela or Mexico (using your example).
The impasse was broken because Cuba agreed to donate all money made from the event to disaster victims. (Katrina I believe). Therefore - Cuba will not benefit financially.
Personally - I dont like the deal.
JMHO.
Hey Krakatoa:
"Look, I eat breakfast 200 yards from those guys, of course I can hit a fastball."
"Look, I eat breakfast 200 yards from those guys, of course I can hit a fastball."