"He's 35, not 31," a general manager of another team said, citing the age issue that most Cuban players present.

Like most Cuban players, he is something of a mystery.

He was one of many Cuban players the Senators had.

We do not rule out that Cuban players will play professionally some day.

Cuban players are notorious for making themselves younger when they defect.

The highest number of Cuban players was 30 in 1967, and there were 9 last year, according to the Web site.

"This victory has a great meaning not only for me, but all Cuban players," he said.

I don't think they want a sudden influx of Cuban players, then have all the teams running after them.

The Cuban players were tense as they waited for their turns in the batting cage.

The average Cuban player earns less than $20 a month.