WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

When asked about a possible retirement date, Cepeda said he has never thought about it. “I play baseball because I like it, age doesn’t matter”, he added»

In an interview with Harold Iglesias Manresa, Carlos Martí, the Cuban manager to the Caribbean Series and the World Baseball Classic (WBC) referred to the possibility of counting with Sancti Spiritus baseball player Frederich Cepeda Cruz for the top international event of the year. The Cuban outfielder, who underwent surgeries in his right knee and elbow in the past year, »

Should the Manager of the Year Award exist in Cuba, the unanimous vote of the present season would go to Carlos Martí, the leader of the surprising Granma Alazanes»

In 18 Cuban National Championships, Cepeda averages 329, with 265 homers, 1740 hits, 1014 RBIs and 1107 runs»

The Netherlands advanced to the semifinals at the 3rd World Baseball Classic after defeating Cuba 7-6 at the second stage of the championship, held in Tokyo.»

Yasmani Tomás is only 22 and has already become a sensation of the Third World Baseball Classic, as one of the architects of the tremendous recovery of Cuba, as it beat China Taipei 14-0.»

Cuba today gave an almost perfect thrust to the samurais of Japan, with a voracious offense that included ten hits and two homers, to prevail 6×3 and lead Group A in the III World Baseball Classic.»

Team Cuba unleashed a ferocious offensive to beat China at the 3rd WBC 12×0. Homers by Alexei Bell and Jose Dariel Abreu were the first in the Fukuoka Dome Stadium, where Pool A has its venue.»

Getting to San Francisco, in the semifinals,  is not a crazy dream; it is true possibility that Cuban players are to defend at the Third World Baseball Classic.»

Cuba baseball team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic was ratified in a press conference held in the Latinoamericano Stadium.»