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John Rocker and Todd Jones Were Unavailable for Comment
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Cuban catcher 'escapes Miami hotel to become the first defector at the WBC
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Protestors Criticize Presence of Cuba Team in Miami for World Baseball Classic – NBC 6 South Florida
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Dave Sherwood
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Cuba picks 5 MLB affiliated players for World Classic – WKRG News 5
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Cuban catcher Iván Prieto defects from Cuba team in Miami
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Can Cuba Baseball Still Be Great When Many of Its Stars Have Left? - The New York Times
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American MLB fans welcome Cuban bullpen catcher as he becomes first-ever player to defect during the World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic: Find Out Which Cuban Team Member Defects in Miami After Losing Semi-Finals – NBC 6 South Florida
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Cuban catcher 'escapes Miami hotel to become the first defector at the WBC
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Cuban catcher defects after World Baseball Classic, report says
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Cuban catcher defects to U.S. after WBC loss - The Japan Times
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Cuban baseball player defects after team's loss to USA in World Baseball Classic
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Team of Cuban MLB players in World Baseball Classic? Why it's unlikely