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December 23, 2003 Yankees designated catcher Michel Hernandez for assignment.
December 22, 2003 Brewers sign Adrian Hernandez to a minor league contract.
December 20, 2003 Danys Baez does not receive a contract from the Indians and becomes a free agent {link}.
December 19, 2003 Michael Tejera signs one year deal to stay with the Florida Marlins {link}. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez does not receive a contract from the Expos and becomes a free agent. The Reds let go coach Jose Cardenal {link}.
December 13, 2003 Eli Marrero was traded to the Atlanta Braves.
December 10, 2003 Fernando Viņa is heading to the Tigers {link} and Eduardo Perez is heading to the Devil Rays {link}.
December 8, 2003 Tigers sign Ariel Prieto to a minor league contract.
December 7, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro will not be returning to the Rangers who did not offer him arbitration. {link}.
December 2, 2003 Mike Lowell signs multi-year deal to stay with the Florida Marlins {link}.
November 23, 2003 The 43 Cuban National Series got underway today. 16 teams will compete for the championship.
November 20, 2003 Bobby Estalella testified in front of a federal grand jury doping investigation.
November 19, 2003 Raul Ibaņez signs with the Mariners {link}.
November 17, 2003 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, finished 3rd in the AL MVP voting {link}. Yankees have their eyes on pitcher Maels Rodriguez.
November 10, 2003 Team Cuba defeated Canada 5-0 in the Americas Olympic Qualifying Gold Medal Game in Panama {link}.
November 9, 2003 Team Cuba defeated Puerto Rico 10-0 in the semi-finals of the Americas Olympic Qualifying Games in Panama {link}.
November 8, 2003 Team Cuba defeated Brazil 5-0 in the quarter-finals of the Americas Olympic Qualifying Games in Panama {link}.
November 5, 2003 Team Cuba defeated Canada 7-2 in the prilimanary phase of the Americas Olympic Qualifying Games in Panama {link}.
November 3, 2003 Team Cuba defeated Mexico 5-4 in the prilimanary phase of the Americas Olympic Qualifying Games in Panama {link}.
November 2, 2003 Team Cuba defeated Puerto Rico 4-2 in the prilimanary phase of the Americas Olympic Qualifying Games in Panama {link}.
October 30, 2003 Maels Rodriguez and Yobal Dueņas have left Cuba and are seeking to play Major League baseball {link}.
October 29, 2003 Mike Lowell, NL 3B, and Jorge Posada, AL C, win Silver Slugger awards.
October 27, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez was activated from the 60 day DL by the Expos.
October 25, 2003 Mike Lowell (2-3, 2B) and the Marlins are World Series Champions {link}. Team Cuba defeated Panama 4-2 to win the Gold Medal in the 2003 World Cup.
October 23, 2003 Mike Lowell (2 RBIs) and the Marlins again defeat Jorge Posada and Jose Contreras, who got the loss, off the Yankees in game 5 of the World Series {link}. Team Cuba defeated Taiwan 6-3 in the semifinals of the 2003 World Cup.
October 22, 2003 Mike Lowell and the Marlins defeat Jorge Posada and Jose Contreras of the Yankees in game 4 of the World Series {link}. Team Cuba defeated Brazil 4-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2003 World Cup.
October 21, 2003 Jorge Posada and the Yankees win game 3 of the World Series {link}.
October 20, 2003 Team Cuba defeated Nicaragua 7-1 in their final Group A game of the 2003 World Cup to go undefeated in the first round.
October 19, 2003 Jorge Posada, Jose Contreras and the Yankees win game 2 of the World Series {link}. Team Cuba defeated Canada 8-0 in their 5th game of the 2003 World Cup.
October 18, 2003 Mike Lowell and the Marlins defeat Jorge Posada and Jose Contreras of the Yankees in game 1 of the World Series {link}. Team Cuba defeated Italy 7-0 in their 4th game of the 2003 World Cup.
October 17, 2003 Ozzie Canseco sentenced to 364 days in jail for probation violation . Team Cuba defeated Russia 20-1 in their 3rd game of the 2003 World Cup.
October 16, 2003 Jorge Posada hits 2 RBI game tying 2B as Jose Contreras and the Yankees win and head to the World Series. Luis Gonzalez is nominated by Arizona for Clemente Award {link}.
October 15, 2003 Mike Lowell and Michael Tejera of the Marlins are headed to the World Series {link}. Jorge Posada went 2-5 with a HR and 2 runs scored and Jose Contreras allowed 3 runs to earn the loss in relief as the Yankees lose in the ALCS.
October 14, 2003 Mike Lowell and the Marlins win a wild game. Alex Gonzalez makes crucial error as Cubs lose {link}. Jorge Posada went 1-3 with 1 run scored as the Yankees win. Team Cuba defeated Korea 4-0 in their second game of the 2003 World Cup.
October 13, 2003 Jorge Posada and the Yankees lose as the Red Sox tie the ALCS.
October 12, 2003 Mike Lowell went 2-4 with a HR and 2 RBIs as the Marlins win {link}. Team Cuba defeated Taiwan 6-3 in their first game of the 2003 World Cup.
October 11, 2003 Alex Gonzalez and the Cubs win to take a 3-1 lead in the NLCS. Jorge Posada went 1-3 with 2 runs scored and Jose Contreras makes another solid relief apperance as the Yankees win to take a 2-1 lead in the ALCS.
October 10, 2003 Michael Tejera of the Marlins gets the loss as the Cubs win to go up 2-1 in the NLCS. Bobby Estalella refused reassignment to Colorado Springs (AAA) by the Rockies and became a free agent.
October 9, 2003 Jorge Posada went 1-3 with 2 RBIs and Jose Contreras retired 4 straight batters in relief as the Yankees tie the ALCS {link}.
October 8, 2003 Alex Gonzalez went 2-4 with 2 HRs, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored as the Cubs win to tie the NLCS. Jorge Posada went 2-4 with 1 RBI for the Yankees who lost the first game of the ALCS. Michael Tejera , Marlins, and Jose Contreras, Yankees, make relief apperances. Umpire Angel Hernandez was involved in controversial HR call {link} .
October 7, 2003 Mike Lowell hits game winning HR in the 11th {link} as the Marlins win the NLCS opener {link}. Alex Gonzalez went 3-5 with a HR and 3 RBIs for the Cubs {link}.
October 5, 2003 Alex Gonzalez went 2-4 with a HR as the Cubs win their NLDS series {link}. Jorge Posada went 2-5 with a run scored as the Yankees win their ALDS series.
October 4, 2003 Mike Lowell's Marlins win their NLDS series. Jorge Posada and the Yankees go up 2 to 1 in their NLDS series.
October 3, 2003 Mike Lowell and the Marlins and Alex Gonzalez and the Cubs go up 2 to 1 in their NLDS series.
October 2, 2003 Jorge Posada and the Yankees tie their ALDS series.
October 1, 2003 Mike Lowell makes a his first post season appearance as the Marlins win. Final stats from the Japanese League for Omar Linares (Chunichi Dragons): G-56, AB-144, H-33, 2B-9, HR-6, RBI-28, R-19 and AVG-.229 and Alex Ochoa (Chunichi Dragons): G-137, AB-507, H-149, 2B-28, HR-21, RBI-65, R-83 and AVG-.294.
September 30, 2003 Alex Gonzalez and the Cubs win their NLDS opener while Jorge Posada and the Yankees are defeated in their ALDS opener.
September 29, 2003 Cubans among league leaders: Rafael Palmeiro 38 HR (5th in AL) and 112 RBI (7th in AL); Alex Sanchez 44 SB (2nd in AL); Luis Gonzalez 46 2B (8th in NL); Livan Hernandez 8 CG (1st in NL), 233 IP (1st in NL) and 178 SO (7th in NL). In fielding Mike Lowell (.973) led NL third basemen and Alex Gonzalez (.984) led NL shortstops.
September 28, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins is activated from the 15 day DL {link}.
September 27, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3-6 and drove in 4. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers stole 4 (44) and scored 2 including the winning run {link}.
September 26, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit his 38th HR (528) becoming the first player in history to post 9 consecutive seasons with 38 or more. Jorge Posada goes 2-2 with 3 RBIs and his 30th HR, which ties Yogi Bera for most by a Yankees catcher {link}. Michel Hernandez of the Yankees singled for his first Major League hit. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 3 for 5 with 1 run scored. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3-4 with 1 RBI. Mike Lowell of the Marlins is cleared to start hitting {link}.
September 24, 2003 Orlando Palmeiro, went 2-4, with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, for the Cardinals.
September 23, 2003 Jose Contreras (7-2) had 9 Ks, allows 4 hits and 0 runs in 8 innings as the Yankees clinch the Division {link}. Orlando Palmeiro, went 2-4, with 1 run scored, for the Cardinals. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored.
September 22, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit his 37th HR (527) {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored for the Royals {link}.
September 21, 2003 Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 3 for 4 with 1 run scored. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
September 20, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit his 36th HR (526) and scored 3 runs {link}. Jorge Posada of the Yankees went 2-4 with a HR, a 2B, scored 2 and drove in 3 {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3-4 and drove in 3 {link}. Fernando Viņa went 3-5 for the Cardinals.
September 19, 2003 Jose Contreras (6-2) allows 4 hits and 1 run in 7 innings for the Yankees {link}. Alex Gonzalez goes 2-3 with a HR, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Cubs.
September 18, 2003 Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
September 17, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-3, homered, drove in 2 and scored 2. Jorge Posada goes 2-4 for the Yankees. Andy Abad of the Red Sox singled for his first Major League hit. Ryan Freel went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored for the Reds.
September 16, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers featured on Wheaties box {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Royals. David Segui of the Orioles was transferred from the 15 day to the 60 day DL. Ryan Freel went 4 for 5, with a HR, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored, for the Reds. Current stats from the Japanese League for Omar Linares (Chunichi Dragons): G-56, AB-144, H-33, 2B-9, HR-6, RBI-28, R-19 and AVG-.229 and Alex Ochoa (Chunichi Dragons): G-126, AB-461, H-133, 2B-26, HR-18, RBI-58, R-73 and AVG-.288.
September 15, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2-3 with his 35th HR (525) and joins Jimmy Foxx as the only players with 35 or more HRs and 100 or more RBIs in 9 consecutive seasons {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored for the Royals. Jorge Posada of the Yankees scored 2 and doubled with the bases loaded to drive in 3. Orlando Palmeiro, went 2-4, with 1 RBI, for the Cardinals.
September 14, 2003 Jose Contreras strikes out 8, allows 5 hits and 2 runs in 7 innings for the Yankees {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks doubled with the bases loaded to drive in 3.
September 13, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks homered, drove in 3 and scored 2. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 2 for 4 with 2 stolen bases (45). Alex Gonzalez goes 1-2 with 2 BB, 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Cubs.
September 12, 2003 Jorge Posada goes 2-4 with 3 runs scored for the Yankees.
September 11, 2003 Jorge Posada with 2 RBIs comes up big again the Yankees {link}.
September 10, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit a HR (524) {link}. Jorge Posada went 3-4, with a grand slam and 7 RBIs, for the Yankees {link}. The Marlins outrighted Vladimir Nuņez down to AAA Albuquerque.
September 9, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 5, with a HR (523) and had 3 RBIs for 101 this season and the 9th consecutive season with more than 100 RBIs {link} . The Marlins designated for assignment Vladimir Nuņez.
September 8, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-3.
September 7, 2003 Fernando Viņa , went 4-6, with 2 runs scored, and Orlando Palmeiro , went 2-5, with a HR and 2 RBIs, for the Cardinals.
September 6, 2003 Michel Hernandez made his major league debut with the Yankees. Eli Marrero went 2-4, scored 1 and drove in 3 for the Cardinals {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-4 and drove in 3. Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 4.
September 5, 2003 Livan Hernandez (15-8) allows 1 run in 8 innings for the Expos {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-4, with a HR, scored 2 and drove in 2.
September 4, 2003 Jose Contreras (5-2) allows 4 hits and 2 runs in 7 innings for the Yankees {link}.
September 3, 2003 Fernando Vina, went 2-3, with 2 runs scored, and Orlando Palmeiro, went 2-4, with 1 run scored, for the Cardinals. Jorge Posada went 2-4, with a HR (27), for the Yankees.
September 2, 2003 Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals had emergency appendectomy and will be out 2 to 3 weeks {link} . The Red Sox purchased the contract of Andy Abad from Pawtucket (AAA).
September 1, 2003 The Yankees purchased the contract of Michel Hernandez from Columbus (AAA). Eli Marrero is recalled by the Cardinals from rehab in the minors. Jason Romano is recalled from Las Vegas (AAA) by the Dodgers. Ryan Freel hits HR for the Reds.
August 31, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 4, with a HR (522) and scored 2 runs. Jorge Posada went 2-4, with 1 RBI, for the Yankees. Raul Ibaņez homered for the Royals.
August 30, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins is out for 4 weeks with a broken hand {link}. Jorge Posada hits 2 HRs and drives in 3 for the Yankees {link}. Fernando Vina , of the Cardinals singled and scored on his return from the disabled list. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
August 29, 2003 Jose Contreras of the Yankees was hit hard by the Red Sox {link}. The Diablos Rojos del Mexico, with Osvaldo Fernandez (3-1 in post season), won the Mexican League Championship.
August 28, 2003 Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
August 27, 2003 Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Royals.
August 26, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit HR 521 of his career and ties Ted Williams and Willie McCovey for 13th on the All-time HR list {link}. Rockies designated Mandy Romero for assignment.
August 25, 2003 Livan Hernandez allows 1 run on 8 hits, with 9 Ks, in complete game victory for the Expos {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-3, scored 1 and drove in 2. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Reds. Jose Canseco was released from jail after prosecutors drop probation violation charge.
August 24, 2003 Jose Contreras (4-1) allows 3 hits and no runs in 7 innings for the Yankees {link}. Jorge Posada went 2-4, with a HR, 3 RBIs and 2 runs, for the Yankees. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 3 for 5, stole a base (38) and scored 1. Juan Gutierrez led the Gulf Coast League in RBIs with 40 and was selected as ALL-Star catcher.
August 23, 2003 Jorge Posada went 2-3, with a HR, for the Yankees. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4 for the Royals.
August 22, 2003 Jorge Posada went 2-4 for the Yankees. Pirates aquire Jorge Toca from the Mets and is assigned to Nashvilee (AAA). Ryan Freel hits HR for the Reds.
August 21, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit HR 30 (520), 9th consecutive sesons with 30 or more {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-2, scored 2 and drove in 1 {link}. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 2 for 4, stole a base (37) and scored 1. Orlando Palmeiro of the Cardinals went 2-3. Osvaldo Fernandez , of the Diablos Rojos de Mexico, pitched 6 innings of 2 run ball for the victory in the 6th and final game of the Mexican league Semi-Finals.
August 20, 2003 Livan Hernandez allows no runs in 7 innings for the Expos and drops his ERA below 3 {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 5 and scored a run for the Royals. Jose Contreras scheduled to return to lineup and start on Sunday {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with a HR for the Reds.
August 19, 2003 Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs went 2 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBIs and scored 2 {link}. Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3-4 and drove in 1.
August 18, 2003 Jorge Posada went 2-3, with a HR, scored 2 and drove in 3 for the Yankees {link}.
August 17, 2003 Orlando Palmeiro of the Cardinals went 2-4, with a HR and drove in 1. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4, with a HR and drove in 2 for the Royals. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-4. Cuba defeats Australia 10-9 for the Bronze in the AA World Youth Baseball Championship.
August 16, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2-3, with 2 doubles and drove in 2. Jose Contreras pitched 7 innings of no run ball, allowing 2 hits, walking none and striking out 15 in a rehab start for Staten Island (A).
August 15, 2003 Mike Lowell went 1 for 2 and drove in 3 (101) {link}. Livan Hernandez allows 1 run on 5 hits, with 9 Ks, in his 6th complete game (leads NL) victory for the Expos {link}. Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3-5 and drove in 4. Jorge Posada went 3-5 for the Yankees. Orlando Palmeiro of the Cardinals went 3-4 and drove in 1. Rockies called up Mandy Romero to replace Bobby Estalella who was placed on the 15 day DL {link}. Osvaldo Fernandez, of the Diablos Rojos de Mexico, pitched 7 innings of 2 run ball for the victory in the second game of the Mexican league Semi-Finals.
August 14, 2003 Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs went 3 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBIs and scored 2. Jorge Posada hit a HR (21) and drove in 2 for the Yankees. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 2 for 4, stole a base (35) and scored 2.
August 13, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3-4, with a HR (29 & 519), a 3B and drove in 3. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks hits game winning HR and drove in 2 {link}. Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 2-4 and scored 1. Current stats from the Japanese League for Alex Ochoa (Chunichi Dragons): G-99, AB-360, H-100, 2B-19, HR-12, RBI-39, R-58 and AVG-.278.
August 12, 2003 Cuba defeats Team USA 3-1 in the finals of the Pan-American Games. Jorge Posada went 4 for 5 with a HR (20) and 2 RBIs for the Yankees.
August 11, 2003 Jose Contreras makes first rehab start for Tampa (A).
August 10, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins hits HR no. 31. Rafael Palmeiro is set to stay with the Rangers for now {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 2 and drove in 2 for the Royals. Cuba defeats Nicaragua 2-1 and moves to finals of the Pan-American Games. Bronson Arroyo pitches the 4th 9-inning perfect game in the 121 year history of the International League as the Pawtucket Red Sox beat the Buffolo Bisons 7-0.
August 9, 2003 Mike Lowell went 3 for 5, scored 2 runs and drove in 1 {link}. Livan Hernandez allows 1 run on 6 hits in complete game victory for the Expos {link}. Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 2 for 3, scored 1 and drove in 1. Cuba defeats Dominican Republic 10-0 and moves to semi-finals of the Pan-American Games.
August 8, 2003 Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 and drove in 2 becoming the Marlin's all-time RBI leader {link}. Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 3 and scored 1.
August 7, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit a HR (28 & 518) and drove in 3 {link} . His 1654 RBIs places him 20th on the all-time list and passes Tony Perez as the all-time latin leader. Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Yankees {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 3 and scored 1 for the Royals.
August 6, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 3 for 5 and drove in 2. In the same game Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 2 for 2, scored 2 and drove in 1.
August 5, 2003 Livan Hernandez of the Expos was named Pitcher of the Month {link}. Mexico defeats Cuba 7-1 in their 3rd game of the Pan-American Games.
August 4, 2003 Cuba defeats Brazil 4-0 in their 2nd game of the Pan-American Games. Current stats from the Japanese League for Omar Linares (Chunichi Dragons): G-35, AB-69, H-22, 2B-6, HR-5, RBI-23, R-10 and AVG-.247.
August 3, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3 for 5, with a HR (27 & 517). Livan Hernandez allows 1 run in 7 innings for the Expos {link}. Cuba defeats Panama 5-0 in their 1st game of the Pan-American Games. Osvaldo Fernandez, of the Diablos Rojos de Mexico, pitched 7 innings of 1 run ball for the victory in the second game of the Mexican league Quarter Finals.
August 2, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 4, with a HR (26 & 516) and 4 RBIs {link}. Mike Lowell of the Marlins hits HR no. 30 and collected 3 RBIs {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-3, with a HR and scored 2 {link}. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 2 for 3, stole 2 bases and scored 1.
August 1, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit his 25th HR of the season and 515th of his career. Raul Ibaņez hit a 430 foot HR and drove in 5 for the Royals.
July 31, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers rejected a trade to the Cubs {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 4 for 6, scored and drove in 1 for the Royals.
July 30, 2003 Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4 and drove in 1 for the Royals.
July 29, 2003 Livan Hernandez allows 2 run on 5 hits in complete game loss for the Expos {link}. Jorge Posada went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Yankees. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs for the Royals. Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 2 for 4 and drove in 1.
July 28, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 4, hit 2 HRs, one a grand slam, and drove in 7 runs. His 4868 total bases places him 19th on the all-time list {link}.
July 27, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers drove in 2. His 1637 RBIs places him 21st on the all-time list. Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 3 for 4, with a HR and drove in 2. Orlando Palmeiro of the Cardinals drove in 3.
July 26, 2003 David Segui of the Orioles was placed on the DL with a strained left wrist.
July 25, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 512. He is now tied for 15th on the all-time HR list. Jorge Posada went 2 for 4 with a HR for the Yankees.
July 24, 2003 Livan Hernandez allows 1 run in 7 innings for the Expos {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Royals.
July 23, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro set team mark with his 1,513 appearance with the Rangers {link}. Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 3 for 5 and drove in 1. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-4 and drove in 1.
July 22, 2003 Cuba defeats USA 8-4 at the Junior Pan Am Cup {link}.
July 21, 2003 Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Marlins in his return {link}. Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs went 3 for 5 with a HR and 3 RBIs. Luis Gonzalez, Alex Sanchez and David Segui went 2 for 4. Orlando Palmeiro of the Cardinals went 2 for 2. Ricky Gutierrez was placed on 15 day DL by the Indians {link}. Jose and Ozzie Canseco return to jail after hearing postponed to August 26.
July 20, 2003 David Segui went 2 for 3 with a grand slam and 4 RBIs for the Orioles {link}. Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 with a HR and batted in 2 runs for the Yankees.
July 19, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins received good news from doctors and should return to the lineup soon {link}.
July 18, 2003 Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 3 for 5 and drove in 2.
July 17, 2003 Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Royals. Minnie Miņoso, 77 years old, appeared as a DH for the St. Paul Saints to become the only player to appear in games during 7 decades.
July 15, 2003 Livan Hernandez of the Expos was named Co-NL Player of the week {link}. Jorge Posada of the Yankees (starting AL catcher), Mike Lowell of the Marlins (1-1,2B) and Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks (1-1) make appearances at the All-star game.
July 13, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins hits HR no. 28. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-4, scored 2 runs and batted in 2 runs.
July 12, 2003 Livan Hernandez allows 1 run on 3 hits in complete game victory for the Expos {link}.
July 11, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins hits HR no. 12. Raul Ibaņez hits a HR and bats in 3 for the Royals {link}.
July 9, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2-3, with a HR and scored 2 runs {link}.
July 8, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 511. He is now tied with Mel Ott for 17th on the all-time HR list.
July 7, 2003 Jose Canseco returns to jail after spending weekend with daughter. Livan Hernandez allows 1 earned run and strikes out 10 in complete game victory for the Expos {link}. A fit Omar Linares was called up by the Chunichi Dragons, of the Japanese League, and hit a 3 run HR as pinch hitter.
July 6, 2003 Jorge Posada of the Yankees will be the American League starting Catcher in this years all-star game {link}. Mike Lowell of the Marlins and Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks {link} are named NL reserves for the all-star game. In Game action Danys Baez of the Indians collects his 20th save. Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals hit a HR with 3 RBIs {link}. Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 510 (20), the 13th consecutive season with 20 or more HRs. {link}.
July 5, 2003 Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 2 for 4, hit his first HR this season, scored 1 run and drove in 3 {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 4 with a HR for the Royals {link}. Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs drove in the winning run in the 9th {link}. Jorge Posada went 2 for 4 with with a HR for the Yankees.
July 3, 2003 Jason Romano is optioned to Las Vegas (AAA) by the Dodgers.
July 2, 2003 Livan Hernandez allows 2 runs in 7 innings and goes 2 for 3 at the plate for the Expos {link}. Mike Lowell of the Marlins hit HR number 26 and continues to lead the NL. Judge allows Jose Canseco to leave jail and spend weekend with daughter.
July 1, 2003 The Marlins stated that they will not trade Mike Lowell who responded by going 3 for 3, with 3 RBIs and scoring 3 runs {link} {link} .
June 30, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks hit 2 HRs and batted in 5 runs {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 7, with a HR, 3 RBIs and scored 2 runs in a double-header for the Royals.
June 29, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 509. He is now tied with Sammy Sosa for 17th on the Majors and 1st on Latin Players all-time HR list. Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs.
June 28, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins hit HR number 25 and continues to lead the NL {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 5, with 1 RBI and scored 2 runs for the Royals.
June 27, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 508 for his 1078th extra base hit. He is now tied with Cal Ripken, Jr. for 16th on the extra base hit all-time list {link}.
June 26, 2003 Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 2 for 3, with 1 RBI and scored 1 run. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 3, with 1 RBI and scored 1 run for the Royals.
June 25, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3 for 4, with a 2 HRs (507), scored 2 runs and batted in 3 {link}. Mike Lowell of the Marlins hit HR number 24 and continues to lead the Majors {link}.
June 24, 2003 Ricky Gutierrez was activated from the 60 day DL by the Indians.
June 23, 2003 Jose Canseco is denied bond and heads to jail to await his next hearing scheduled for July 21st. Negro League star Max Manning passes away at the age of 84. He played for Cienfuegos and Habana in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
June 22, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins hit HR number 23 which puts him in first place in the Major Leagues .
June 21, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 505 for his 1075th extra base hit. He is now tied with Reggie Jackson for 17th on the extra base hit all-time list.
June 20, 2003 Jose Canseco is arrested for testing positive to steroids while under house arrest. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 4, with 3 RBIs and scored 2 runs for the Royals. Alex Sanchez of the Tigers went 3 for 5, scored 1 run and drove in 1. Rey Ordoņez of the Devilrays may need knee surgery and could be done for the year {link}.
June 19, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins hit HR number 22 which has him tied for first place in the National League {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2 for 3 with a HR (15) and 2 RBIs {link}.
June 18, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 4 with a HR (14) {link}. Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 3 for 6, with a HR, 2 RBI and scored 2 runs. Juan Diaz was signed to a minor league contract by the Orioles.
June 17, 2003 Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and scored 3 runs for the Royals.
June 16, 2003 Jose Canseco , who is currently under house arrest, welcomes first fan to pay $2,500 to spend time with him at his home.
June 15, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 3 for 4, with 2 HRs, scored 3 runs and drove in 4. His 57 RBIs has him tied for first place in the National League {link}. Eddie Oropesa of the Diamondbacks was hit in the arm by a line drive but x-rays were negative.
June 14, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 5 and batted in 4 runs. Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers was honored before the game with a bat signed by the members of the 500 HR club and presented by members Ernie Banks, Reggie Jackson and Harmon Killebrew. In the game he went 2 for 3, scored 1 run and batted in 1.
June 13, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins hit HR number 19 and drove in 2 runs.
June 11, 2003 Livan Hernandez (6-4) allows 1 run in 7 innings for the Expos {link}.
June 10, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 504. He is now tied with Eddie Murray for 18th on the HR list. Jose Contreras was placed on the 15 day DL with a sore shoulder {link}. The Marlins sent Vladimir Nuņez down to AAA Albuquerque. Jorge Posada went 1 for 2 with a HR, scored 2 and batted in 2 runs for the Yankees {link}. Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs went 3 for 5 with a HR. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2 for 3 with a HR and Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4 in the same game.
June 7, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Jose Contreras of the Yankees is placed on the DL with shoulder problems.
June 6, 2003 Livan Hernandez wins 5th game and goes 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 4, with 1 RBI and scored 1 run {link}.
June 5, 2003 Jose Contreras (3-1) pitched 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 5 hits {link}. The Marlins are pursuing Cuban pitcher Ernesto Chacon and outfielder Juan Carlos Muņiz who currently reside in Brazil.
June 4, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2 for 4 and scored 3 runs. Orlando Palmeiro of the Cardinals went 2 for 4, scored 1 and batted in 1 run.
June 3, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 3 for 5, 2 HRs, scored 3 runs and drove in 6. His 18 HRs has him tied for first place in the majors {link}.
June 2, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro is the current inter-league play HR leader with 32.
June 1, 2003 Jose Contreras to be fifth starter for the Yankees {link}. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 5, with a HR and batted in 4 runs. Jorge Posada went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Yankees.
May 31, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 5, with a HR and batted in 4 runs {link}.
May 30, 2003 In his first major league start Jose Contreras allows no runs and 2 hits in 7 innings for the Yankees {link}.
May 28, 2003 Alex Sanchez singled, stole second and scored in his debut as a Tiger {link}. Michael Tejera pitches 6 shutout innings to earn first victory. Mike Lowell of the Marlins 3 for 3. Jorge Posada went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Yankees.
May 27, 2003 Alex Sanchez was traded by the Brewers to the Detroit Tigers {link}. Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hits HR no. 503. David Segui of the Orioles went 2 for 3, scored 2 runs and drove in 2. Jose Contreras is scheduled to start on Friday for the Yankees {link}.
May 26, 2003 Fernando Viņa will be out at least 6 weeks and may need surgery to repair a torn hamstring {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
May 25, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 5, with a HR (502), scored 1 run and batted in 3. Mike Lowell of the Marlins 3 for 5, 1 HR, scored 2 runs and drove in 1. Fernando Viņa of the Cardinals went 2 for 3 but left game with sore hamstring. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 for the Reds.
May 24, 2003 Fernando Viņa of the Cardinals went 2 for 4, with a HR and 3B, scored 2 and drove in 1.Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 for the Reds.
May 23, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 3, with a HR (501), scored 2 runs and batted in 3 {link}. Mike Lowell of the Marlins 2 for 3, 1 HR, scored 2 runs and drove in 2.
May 22, 2003 Livan Hernandez (4-2) pitches complete game victory over Marlins and Michael Tejera (0-3) {link}. Jason Romano, of the Dodgers, tackled fan approaching teammate.
May 21, 2003 Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 5, with a HR, 2 RBIs and scored 2 runs for the Royals.
May 20, 2003 Jose Contreras returns to the Yankees {link} but allows 5 runs and loses first game {link}. Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 with a HR for the Yankees. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 3, with 2 HRs, 2 RBIs and scored 3 runs for the Royals {link}.
May 19, 2003 Jorge Posada went 2 for 3 and scored 2 runs for the Yankees.
May 18, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 3, scored 2 runs and batted in 1 run. Jose Contreras pitched 1 2/3 shutout innings, with 2 walks and 3 Ks, for the Trenton (AA). The Diamondbacks purchase the contract of Eddie Oropesa from Tucson.
May 17, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 5, scored 2 runs and batted in 1 run.
May 16, 2003 Hansel Izquierdo was transfered from the Vermont Expos to the Edmonton Trappers (AAA).
May 14, 2003 The 2nd "Super Liga del beisbol Cubano" began today. Made up of 4 teams with 100 players selected from the National Series: Centrales, Habaneros, Occidentales and Orientales.
May 13, 2003 Ozzie Canseco was sent to jail for probation violation. Hearing set for June 30. Eli Marrero has surgery to repair his severely spraining ankle and is expected to be out 8 weeks {link}.
May 12, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez has surgery to repair a tear in his right rotator cuff. Will be out 3+ months. Eli Marrero will need surgery to repair his severely spraining ankle.
May 11, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro becomes the 19th player (2nd Latin and 1st Cuban) in major league history to hit 500 home runs {link}. Eli Marrero had to be carried of the field after severely spraining his ankle {link}. Mike Lowell of the Marlins 3 for 4, scored 1 run and drove in 3. David Segui of the Orioles went 3 for 5, scored 1 run and drove in 2.
May 10, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez is scheduled to have surgery on a tear in his right rotator cuff. {link}. Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs hit a game winning HR in the 10th inning again {link}. Jorge Posada went 3 for 5 with a HR and collects 3 RBIs for the Yankees. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 4, with 2 doubles. Rey Ordoņez of the Devilrays goes on the 15 day DL with a knee injury.
May 9, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 2 for 2, with 3 RBI (1597) to move into 25th all-time {link}. Fernando Viņa hits grand slam to lead Cardinals to victory. Jose Contreras pitched 5 shutout innings for the Columbus Clippers (AAA).
May 8, 2003 The Yankees sign Rolando Arrojo to a minor league contract.
May 6, 2003 Juan Alvarez was recalled from AAA Albuquerque by the Marlins. Adrian Hernandez was transfered from the Columbus Clippers (AAA) to the Tampa Yankees (A).
May 5, 2003 Alex Sanchez of the Brewers went 2 for 3, scored 1 run and drove in 1. Hansel Izquierdo is released by the Pawtucket Red Sox
May 4, 2003 Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs hit a game winning HR in the 10th inning {link}. Jose Contreras gets a no-decision, allowed 4 hits and 2 earned runs in 5 innings, pitching for the Columbus Clippers (AAA). Industriales become the Cuban League Champions by defeating Villa Clara 5-1 in the fourth game of the finals.
May 3, 2003 Industriales defeat Villa Clara 7-2 in the third game of the Cuban League finals. The hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum inducted Cookie Rojas and Preston Gomez in their Hall of Fame.
May 2, 2003 Fernando Viņa of the Cardinals went 3 for 3, scored 2 and drove in 1.
May 1, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3 for 4, with 1 HR (498). Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs went 2 for 5, with 2 HRs and drove in 4. Ozzie Canseco arrested in Florida.
April 30, 2003 Osvaldo Fernandez was selected best foreign player of the week in the Mexican League. Fernando Viņa of the Cardinals hit his first HR since last May and Eli Marrero went 2 for 4, with 1 HR and 3 RBIs... Industriales defeat Villa Clara 3-0 in the second game of the Cuban League finals.
April 29, 2003 Jose Contreras struck out 8, allowed 3 hits and walked non in 5 innings pitching for the Columbus Clippers (AAA). Industriales defeat Villa Clara 6-0 in the first game Cuban League finals.
April 27, 2003 The Marlins and Cardinals fought each other for 20 innings. Mike Lowell of the Marlins sent the game into extra innings with a home run in the bottom of the ninth. Fernando Viņa of the Cardinals drove in the winning run {link}.
April 26, 2003 Jason Romano is recalled from Las Vegas (AAA) by the Dodgers.
April 25, 2003 The Marlins sent Vladimir Nuņez down to AAA Albuquerque.
April 24, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers went 3 for 5, with 1 HR (496) and batted in and scored 3 runs... David Segui was placed on the 15 day DL by the Orioles... Villa Clara will move on to the finals of the Cuban League against Industriales.
April 23, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 5, with 1 HR and batted in 2 runs.
April 21, 2003 Industriales will move on to the finals of the Cuban League after defeating Pinar del Rio in the semi-finals.
April 20, 2003 Instead of AAA Columbus the Yankees will send Jose Contreras down to their minor league camp {link}.
April 19, 2003 The Yankees sent Jose Contreras down to AAA Columbus for some seasoning {link}.
April 17, 2003 Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 3 for 5, with 4 RBIs. Jose Canseco is auctioning a day with him at his house, he is currently under house arrest, on the Internet.
April 15, 2003 Umpire Laz Diaz is unhurt after being attacked by fan in Chicago. The following teams have moved on to the semi-finals of the Cuban League: Villa Clara, Granma, Industriales and Pinar del Rio.
April 14, 2003 Jose Contreras won his first major league game as Jorge Posada hits a HR and collects 3 RBIs for the Yankees.
April 12, 2003 Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4, with a HR and 2 RBIs to help the Royals to a 9-0 start {link}. Livan Hernandez wins 1st game of the season playing in Puerto Rico for the Expos {link}.
April 11, 2003 Rafael Palmeiro of the Rangers hit his 4th HR of the season and his 494th of his career surpassing Lou Gehrig into 19th on the All-time HR list {link}.
April 8, 2003 Jason Romano is optioned to Las Vegas (AAA) by the Dodgers.
April 7, 2003 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 3 for 5, with 1 HR and scored 2 runs.
April 6, 2003 Alex Sanchez of the Brewers went 3 for 5. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2 for 3 and scored 1 run. Mike Lowell of the Marlins went 2 for 4, scored 1 run and drove in 1.
April 5, 2003 Alex Sanchez of the Brewers went 3 for 5 and scored 1 run. The Orioles activated David Segui from the 15 day DL.
April 4, 2003 Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs went 2 for 4, scored 1 run and drove in 1.
April 3, 2003 Rey Ordonez of the Devilrays went 2 for 3 and drove in 3 runs. Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs went 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs.
April 2, 2003 Raul Ibanez of the Royals went 3 for 3 and drove in 2 runs. Eduardo Perez of the Cardinals went 2 for 3, with 2 RBI and scored 1 runs.
April 1, 2003 Rey Ordonez of the Devilrays went 3 for 8 and drove in 4 runs. Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks went 2 for 3.
March 31, 2003 Jose Contreras made his major leagues debut. He pitched 1.2 innings and recorded 4 strikeouts but allowed 2 runs on 2 hits.
March 29, 2003 Ricky Gutierrez was placed on 60 day DL by the Indians.
March 28, 2003 Juan Alvarez was reasigned to minor league camp by the Marlins.
March 26, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez was placed on 15 day DL by the Expos. His half-brother Livan Hernandez arrived in Expos camp {link}.
March 24, 2003 Livan Hernandez is traded from the Giants to the Expos. He joins his half-brother Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez in Montreal {link}.
March 23, 2003 Danys Baez selected to the closer for the Cleveland Indians {link}. Michael Tejera pitches 3 scoreless innings. He is set to be Florida's 5th starting pitcher {link}.
March 22, 2003 Mike Lowell returned to the lineup after missing 2 weeks with a strained back muscle. Juan Alvarez is close to making Florida's 25 man roster. Cuban Alfonso Urquiola to be Manager of Team Panama.
March 20, 2003 Enrique Diaz became the Cuban National Series all-time stolen base leader with 591.
March 18, 2003 The D-Backs signed Luis Gonzalez to a 3 year contract extension worth $30M {link}. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez will need to rest 7 to 10 days because of rotator cuff tendinitis {link}.
March 17, 2003 Jose Canseco was sentenced to 2 years of house arrest and 3 years probation. Adrian Hernandez was reasigned to minor league camp by the Yankees.
March 16, 2003 In a ceremony held in Miami the Cuban Sports Hall of Fame announced the election of 100 Cuban Sports heroes. Among those involved in baseball were 29 amateur players, 2 amateur managers, 1 trainer and 1 umpire {link}.
March 14, 2003 Jose Contreras pitches 5 shutout innings and earns spot on the Yankee 25 man roster {link}.
March 13, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez makes his second Spring appearance for the Expos and pitches 4 shutout innings {link}. David Segui will miss 7 weeks with a fractured right thumb {link}.
March 10, 2003 Hansel Izquierdo was sent back to minor league camp by the Red Sox. The Cincinnati Reds released Osvaldo Fernandez.
March 9, 2003 In his 3rd Spring appearance Jose Contreras pitches 3 innings and allows 7 runs on 7 hits. The Orioles sign non-drafted free agent catcher Juan Gutierrez.
March 7, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez makes his first Spring appearance for the Expos and pitches 3 shutout innings {link}.
March 6, 2003 Fernando Vina returns after missing 5 days due to a mild concussion. He went 2-4 and scored a run {link}.
March 4, 2003 In his 2nd Spring appearance Jose Contreras pitches 3 innings and allows 3 runs on 4 hits. In the same game Michel Hernandez made his first Spring appearance of the year for the Yankees and went 1-1, a double, and a run scored.
February 28, 2003 Livan Hernandez is set to accept a plea bargain for the aggravated assault charges.
February 27, 2003 In his Spring debut Jose Contreras pitches 2 innings and allows 5 runs on 3 hits including a grand slam.
February 26, 2003 The new HOF Veteran's Committee failed to elect any new members to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Tony Oliva was second among players with 48 (59.3%) votes {link} and Minnie Minoso got 16 (19.8%) votes {link}.
February 24, 2003 The Cuban League All-Star game was won by the Orientales (East) who defeated the Occidentales (West) 8-6.
February 18, 2003 Jose Canseco was sent to jail for violation of his probation... Alexander Ramos, a player in the Cuban League, has played in 900 straight games. Making him the Cuban Iron Man.
February 17, 2003 Alex Ochoa agreed to play for the Chunichi Dragons of the Japanese League {link}...Several players of Cuban Heritage began Spring Training this weekend.
February 16, 2003 The Red Sox signed Gary Galvez, who defected from the Cuban Junior National team in August 2002, to a minor league contract. {link}.
February 14, 2003 The A Miami-Dade Judge has issued a arrest warrant for Jose Canseco for violation of his probation.
February 13, 2003 Raul Ibaņez agreed to a one year contract with Kansas City Royals worth $3 million {link}.
February 10, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez agreed to a one year contract with Montreal Expos worth $4.1 million {link}.
February 9, 2003 Here are the nominees for the Cuban Sports Hall of Fame in the category of foreign player that participated in the Cuban professional league: Joshua Gibson, Hank Thompson, Forrest Jacobs, Oliver Marcells, Sam Lloyd, Sammy Bankhead and Johnny Wilson. Elections will be held in Miami on March 16th, 2003.
February 8, 2003 The Marlins win their arbitration case against Vladimir Nuņez , who will earn $1.4 million {link}. The Marlins also signed Juan Alvarez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
February 6, 2003 The New York Yankees introduce Jose Ariel Contreras to the media {link}.
February 4, 2003 In a ceremony held during the Caribbean Series Felo Ramirez is inducted into the Latin-American Baseball Hall of Fame in Puerto Rico.
February 2, 2003 The St. Louis Cardinals signed Alex Ochoa to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training {link}. Yolexandry Reina sings a contract with the Gulf Coast Marlins.
February 1, 2003 The St. Louis Cardinals signed Orlando Palmeiro to a one year contract {link}.
January 28, 2003 The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Eddie Oropesa to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
January 22, 2003 The Tampa Bay Devilrays signed Jorge Fabregas to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
January 17, 2003 Raul Ibanez files for arbritation {link}.
January 15, 2003 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez was traded to the Montreal Expos in a three team deal involving the Yankees and the White Sox. The Pirates sign Rolando Arrojo to a minor league contract {link}.
January 14, 2003 The Cincinnati Reds signed Osvaldo Fernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training
January 11, 2003 The IBA announced that the 2003 World Cup, hosted by Cuba, has been scheduled for the first weeks of October.
January 9, 2003 Osvaldo Fernandez pitched a complete game shutout to give Ponce a 3-0 victory over Caguas in the first Semi-Final game of the Puerto Rican league.
January 8, 2003 Livan Hernandez was arrested in Miami for aggravated assault. Later he was freed on bond. His arraignment was set for January 29.
January 7, 2003 Jason Romano is traded by the Rockies to the Dodgers {link}.
January 4, 2003 The New York Yankees signed Adrian Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
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