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May 14, 2008 RHP Jose Contreras allowed 1 run on 4 hits in 7 innings in win for the White Sox.
May 13, 2008 Angels optioned INFs Kendry Morales to Salt Lake Bees (AAA).
May 12, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 3 runs in 6 innings for the Twins. OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 5, with a 2-run HR, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored for the Mariners.
May 11, 2008 OF Raul Ibañez hits 2-run HR for the Mariners. Reds RHP Bronson Arroyo could pitch next on short rest. INF Kendry Morales recalled by the Angels.
May 10, 2008 RHP Bronson Arroyo allows 1 run on 4 hits in 8 innings in win for the Reds.
May 9, 2008 RHP Jose Contreras allowed 1 run in 7 innings in win for the White Sox. 3B Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Red Sox.
May 8, 2008 Atlanta C Branyan Peña was placed on the 15-day DL.
May 7, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 1 run in complete game victory for the Twins.
May 6, 2008 OF Alexei Ramirez rejoins the White Sox.
May 5, 2008 OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Mariners.
May 4, 2008 RHP Jose Contreras allowed 4 runs in complete game in loss for the White Sox. INF Sean Rodriguez recalled by the Angels.
May 2, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 1 run in 7 innings in win for the Twins. Yankees C Jorge Posada could return in 5 weeks. White Sox OF Alexei Ramirez is having visa issues.
April 29, 2008 3B Mike Lowell is back with Red Sox.
April 28, 2008 RHP Bronson Arroyo allows 3 runs in 6 innings in win for the Reds. Yankees C Jorge Posada placed on the 15-day DL.
April 27, 2008 RHP Jose Contreras allowed 1 run in 6.2 innings in win for the White Sox. Yankees C Jorge Posada to go on DL for first time in career. Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell to return on Tuesday.
April 26, 2008 MGR Fredi Gonzalez making changes to Marlins rotation.
April 25, 2008 Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell makes rehab start. Braves SS Yunel Escobar injures finger. Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez plays movie critic. Angels optioned INFs Kendry Morales and Sean Rodriguez to Salt Lake Bees (AAA).
April 23, 2008 Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell to return on Tuesday.
April 22, 2008 Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell closer to return. Yankees Jorge Posada returns to catching. Jose Canseco meets with federal investigators.
April 21, 2008 Santiago de Cuba defeated Pinar del Rio to win the Cuban League Championship.
April 20, 2008 INF Kendry Morales recalled by the Angels. Jorge Posada could return to catching for the Yankees next week.
April 19, 2008 Jorge Posada plays 1st Base for the Yankees. INF Sean Rodriguez makes MLB debut with the Angels. P Alay Soler signs with Houston.
April 18, 2008 Mariners OF Raul Ibañez has gone 15 for 33, with 3 HRs, and 12 RBIs in the last 8 games. Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell doing much better. INF Sean Rodriguez recalled by the Angels.
April 17, 2008 Yankees C Jorge Posada could resume to catching on Saturday.
April 16, 2008 RHP Jose Contreras allowed no runs in 7 innings in win for the White Sox. OF Luis Gonzalez hits 2-run pinch hit HR for the Marlins.
April 14, 2008 Mariners OF Raul Ibañez named AL Co-Player of the Week. Richmond Braves 1B Barbaro Cañizares named International League Offensive Player of the Week.
April 13, 2008 Pinar del Rio defeated Sancti Spiritus to move on to the finals of the Cuban league playoffs.
April 12, 2008 OF Raul Ibañez went 2 for 4 with a 2-run HR, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored for the Mariners.
April 11, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed no runs in 7 innings in win for the Twins. OF Raul Ibañez went 3 for 4 with 2 HRs, 3 RBIs, and 3 runs scored for the Mariners. SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 4 with a HR and 2 runs scored for the Braves. Santiago de Cuba defeated Villa Clara to move on to the finals of the Cuban league playoffs.
April 10, 2008 3B Mike Lowell placed on 15-Day DL.
April 9, 2008 Mets RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez has tendon strain. Yankees C Jorge Posada has shoulder strain.
April 8, 2008 White Sox RHP Jose Contreras is learning English. Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez and Nationals Manager Manny Acta were roommates in the Minors.
April 7, 2008 Yankees C Jorge Posada out of lineup again.
April 6, 2008 RHP Kenny Rodriguez allowed no runs and 1 hit in 6 innings in win for the Dunedin Blue Jays (A-Adv).
April 5, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 4 runs in 7 innings in win for the Twins.
April 4, 2008 Yankees C Jorge Posada returns to lineup as DH. Cuban baseball head coach Alfonso Urquiola was chosen the Manager of the Year in the 65th National Baseball Championship of Panama.
April 3, 2008 Yankees C Jorge Posada out of lineup.
April 1, 2008 INF Robert Andino hits game winning HR. SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 4 for 5 with 2 2B, 1 RBI, and 1 run scored for Seattle. Braves INF Yunel Escobar and C Brayan Peña enjoy Opening Day together. Villa Clara defeated Ciego de Avila and Sancti Spiritus defeated Habana to move on to the semi-finals of the Cuban league playoffs.
March 31, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez allowed 2 runs in 7 innings in win for the Twins. Marlins OF Luis Gonzalez makes his 18th straight Opening Day start. OF Alexei Ramirez makes MLB debut with the White Sox. Santiago de Cuba defeated Las Tunas to move on to the semi-finals of the Cuban league playoffs.
March 30, 2008 The Angels reassign INF Kendry Morales to minor league camp. Mets RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez was placed on the 15-day DL. The Marlins recalled INF Robert Andino from Albuquerque (AAA). Pinar del Rio defeated Industriales to move on to the semi-finals of the Cuban league playoffs.
March 29, 2008 OF Alexei Ramirez wins starting job with the White Sox. Orioles RHP Danys Baez was placed on the 15-day DL. The Marlins transferred RHP Henry Owens to the 60-day DL.
March 28, 2008 RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez in competition for Mets 5th roster spot. SS Yuniesky Betancourt went 2 for 2 with 3-run HR, 5 RBIs, and 3 runs scored for Seattle.
March 26, 2008 Ex-manager Preston Gomez struck by truck at gas station. 3B Mike Lowell (3 hits) took part in the season opening series in Japan.
March 25, 2008 Minnie Miñoso Latino integration pioneer.
March 24, 2008 The Marlins optioned INF Robert Andino to Albuquerque (AAA) and place RHP Henry Owens on 15-day DL.
March 22, 2008 RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez to make spring debut. The Pirates reassign C Michel Hernandez to minor league camp. The Braves optioned LHP Francisley Bueno to the Richmond Braves (AAA).
March 21, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez ready for season with the Twins.
March 20, 2008 Cuban league playoffs set: Pinar del Rio vs. Industriales and Habana vs. Sancti Spiritus in the Western Division, and Santiago de Cuba vs. Las Tunas and Villa Clara and Ciego de Avila in the Eastern Division.
March 19, 2008 Orestes “Minnie” Minoso receives 2008 Leyenda Award at the Third Annual Latino Future Magazine Beisbol Awards Festival.
March 18, 2008 RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez pitches second simulated game. The Marlins reassign RHP Gaby Hernandez to minor league camp.
March 17, 2008 The A’s reassign LHP Gio Gonzalez to minor league camp.
March 16, 2008 The Angels reassign INF Sean Rodriguez to minor league camp.
March 13, 2008 MGR Fredi Gonzalez committed to turning the Marlins around. The Red Sox reassign LHP Michael Tejera to minor league camp. The Mets reassign INF Michel Abreu to minor league camp.
March 12, 2008 RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez pitches simulated game.
March 11, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez possible opening day starter for Twins. The Yankees reassign INF Juan Miranda to minor league camp.
March 10, 2008 C Jorge Posada cleared for defensive duty. The Rays optioned OF Fernando Perez to Durham (AAA). The Pirates optioned RHP Yoslan Herrera to Altoona (AA). The Nationals reassign C Javier Hererra to minor league camp.
March 9, 2008 The Cardinals reassign OF Amaury Marti to minor league camp. The Marlins reassign INF Gaby Sanchez to minor league camp.
March 8, 2008 RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez working for spot on Mets rotation. IRS agent investigating Roger Clemens wants to meet with Jose Canseco.
March 6, 2008 SS Yunel Escobar went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Braves. LHP Gio Gonzalez allowed no runs on 1 hit in 3 innings for Oakland.
March 5, 2008 RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez makes changes to his windup.
March 3, 2008 RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez is struggling with issues.
March 2, 2008 C J.P. Arencibia is sent to Minor League c by the Blue Jays.
February 28, 2008 INF Alexei Ramirez went 4 for 5 in stellar Spring debut.
February 27, 2008 RHP Yoslan Herrera potential Pirates starter.
February 25, 2008 C Jorge Posada wants to continue to catch.
February 24, 2008 Jose Contreras is helping Alexei Ramirez with his transition to the US.
February 22, 2008 Kenny Rodriguez, who signed with the Blue Jays, obtains papers to come to the US.
February 21, 2008 Gaby Hernandez fighting for a spot on the Marlins rotation.
February 20, 2008 Yunel Escobar ready to be the Braves regular Short Stop. Mike Lowell was confident that he would remain a Red Sox.
February 19, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez adjusts to pitching in A.L. Fredi Gonzalez ready for second year. Danys Baez speaks about situation in Cuba.
February 14, 2008 Danys Baez reports to Orioles camp.
February 12, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez signs with the Twins. Jose Canseco turns in affidavit to House Committee investigating steroids in baseball. High School star Harold Martinez is rated No. 7 prospect in the nation.
February 9, 2008 OF Luis Gonzalez is happy to be a Florida Marlins.
February 8, 2008 RHP Vinnie Chulk signs one-year deal with the Giants.
February 7, 2008 OF Luis Gonzalez is officially a Florida Marlins. Yonder Alonso, of the University of Miami, is listed as a preseason All-American by Baseball America.
February 6, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez wants to pitch for the Nationals.
February 5, 2008 The White Sox are counting on RHP Jose Contreras.
February 3, 2008 The Occidentales defeated the Orientales 6 to 5 in the Cuban League All-Star Game. Team rosters:
Occidentales:Left-handed Pitchers: Yulieski González (Habana), Ian Rendón (Industriales); Right-handed Pitchers: Jonder Martínez (Habana), Miguel Alfredo González (Habana), Yadier Pedroso (Habana), Miguel Lahera (Habana), Gerardo Miranda (Habana), Ismel Jiménez (Sancti Spíritus), Noelvis Harnández (Sancti Spíritus), Alexei Gil (Industriales); Catchers: Eriel Sánchez (Sancti Spíritus), Yosvany Pereza (Pinar del Río), Osvaldo Arias (Cienfuegos); First Base: Yoandy Garlobo (Matanzas), Roberto Zulueta (Habana); Second Base: Rafael Valdés (Pinar del Río), Ernesto Molinet (Habana); Third Base: Yulieski Gourriel (Sancti Spíritus), Rudy Reyes (Industriales); Shortstop: Yadiel Orestes Mujica (Matanzas), José Antonio Iglesias (Habana); Outfielders: Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spíritus), Yasser Gómez (Industriales), Carlos Tabares (Industriales), Juan Carlos Linares (Habana), Liván Monteagudo (Sancti Spíritus), Jorge Alberto Padrón (Pinar del Río); DH: Alexander Mayeta (Industriales); Manager: Esteban Lombillo (Habana).
Orientales: Pitchers (all right-handed): Yoelkis Cruz (Las Tunas), Norge Luis Vera (Santiago), Alberto Bicet (Santiago), Yosvani Pérez (Villa Clara), Osmel Cintra (Santiago), Vladimir García (Ciego de Avila), Jorge Luis Longa (Ciego de Avila), Alexander Rodríguez (Guantánamo), Yuliet López (Villa Clara), Ubisney Bermúdez (Las Tunas); Catchers: Rolando Meriño (Santiago), Lidey Diaz (Ciego de Avila), Selme Ahmed Angulo (Holguín); First Base: José Julio Ruiz (Santiago), Joan Carlos Pedroso (Las Tunas); Second Base: Héctor Olivera (Santiago), Yoilán Cerce (Guantánamo); Third Base: Roinnier Mustelier (Santiago), Yunior Paumier (Holguín); Shortstop: Dainnier Moreira (Guantánamo), Luis Miguel Navas (Santiago); Outfielders: Lionnys Martín (Villa Clara), Alfredo Despaigne (Granma), Yoennis Céspedes (Granma), Giorvis Duvergel (Guantánamo), Alexei Bell (Santiago), Henry Urrutia (Las Tunas); DH: Osmani Urrutia (Las Tunas); Manager: Antonio Pacheco (Santiago).
January 31, 2008 OF Luis Gonzalez signs with the Marlins.
January 30, 2008 LHP Gio Gonzalez named to Baseball America’s Oakland Athletics Top 10 Prospects list.
January 28, 2008 SS Sean Rodriguez named to Baseball America’s Los Angeles Angels Top 10 Prospects list.
January 25, 2008 RHP Livan Hernandez close to deal with Mets. LHP Gio Gonzalez is invited to Spring Training by Oakland. The Cardinals invite Amaury Cazaña Marti to Spring Training.
January 22, 2008 INF Alexei Ramirez agrees to 4 year $4.75 million deal with the White Sox.
January 17, 2008 LHP Alberto Castillo allowed 3 runs in 7 innings in win for the Caneros de los Mochis (MPL).
January 16, 2008 The Marlins invite Gaby Sanchez to Spring Training.
January 14, 2008 Cuba shows documentary with interviews defectors like RHP Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez for first time. RHP Vladimir Nuñez allowed 1 earned run in 6.1 innings in loss for the Estrellas de Oriente (DWL).
January 13, 2008 1B Kendry Morales went 2 for 4 for the Gigantes del Cibao (DWL).
January 12, 2008 Orestes “Minnie” Minoso receives Jackie Robinson Legacy Award for his lifetime contribution to baseball. LHP Alberto Castillo allowed no runs on 3 hits in 6.1 innings in win for the Caneros de los Mochis (MPL).
January 11, 2008 C J.P. Arencibia named to Baseball America’s Toronto Blue Jays Top 10 Prospects list.
January 9, 2008 1B Kendry Morales went 3 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Gigantes del Cibao (DWL). RHP Vladimir Nuñez allowed no runs on 4 hits in 5.2 innings in no decision for the Estrellas de Oriente (DWL).
January 7, 2008 1B Jorge Toca went 2 for 4 with a 3 run HR for the Mayos de Navojoa (MPL). Branyan Peña went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Gigantes del Cibao (DWL).
January 4, 2008 The Red Sox sign LHP Michael Tejera to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. The Marlins sign OF Jorge Piedra to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Mike Lowell receives the 2007 Tommy McCarthy Good Guy Award from the Boston chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Kendry Morales went 2 for 4, with 2 RBIs, and DH Branyan Peña went 3 for 4, with 1 run scored, for the Gigantes del Cibao (DWL).
January 3, 2008 The Chicago White Sox trade LHP Gio Gonzalez to Oakland. C Branyan Peña is named MVP of the Dominican League.
January 2, 2008 The Dodgers named Juan Bustabad Manager of the Great Lakes Loons. RHP Hansel Izquierdo allowed no runs on one hit in win for the Mayos de Navojoa (MPL). LHP Alberto Castillo allowed 3 runs in 7.2 innings in loss for the Caneros de los Mochis (MPL).
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