When the island’s best players meet for an exhibition game, Dayan Viciedo becomes the youngest player in Cuban baseball history to be named to an All-Star squad. The 16 year-old Villa Clara prospect has played shortstop and third base, as well as having pitched in international youth competitions for various national teams.

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When the island’s best players meet for an exhibition game, Dayan Viciedo becomes the youngest player in Cuban baseball history to be named to an All-Star squad. The 16 year-old Villa Clara prospect has played shortstop and third base, as well as having pitched in international youth competitions for various national teams.

The Baltimore Orioles add much-needed experience to their starting rotation, acquiring pitcher Kris Benson from the New York Mets for relief pitchers Jorge Julio and John Maine.

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The Baltimore Orioles add much-needed experience to their starting rotation, acquiring pitcher Kris Benson from the New York Mets for relief pitchers Jorge Julio and John Maine.

Pitcher Jorge Sosa agrees to a $2.2 million, one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, and the Minnesota Twins and utility player Michael Cuddyer agrees to a $1.3 million, one-year contract that avoids arbitration.

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Pitcher Jorge Sosa agrees to a $2.2 million, one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves, and the Minnesota Twins and utility player Michael Cuddyer agrees to a $1.3 million, one-year contract that avoids arbitration.