MIAMI, United States. — Cuban pitcher Raicel Iglesias, of the Atlanta Braves, ruled out his presence in the fifth World Baseball Classic, which will take place next March.
In statements to the specialized portal Full SwingIglesias made it clear that the call by the Cuban Baseball Federation to Cuban baseball players who are active or have been active in Major League Baseball organizations has been selective, and that he refuses to represent an organization that has called several of the athletes who abandoned “deserters.” official delegations to fulfill your dream.
“I respect all those who said ‘yes’, but I don’t fall for that game. The Federation did not call all the players, they only called the ones they wanted,” said the right-hander, who will be 33 years old this Wednesday.
“People start to say about the mixture of baseball and politics, but when you talk about a Cuban baseball player and the Cuban Baseball Federation, you are already talking about politics,” added Iglesias, who is from Isla de la Juventud. .
The closer of the Braves maintained that “in a Cuba where everyone was, without differences with those who deserted or did not desert, I would play there.”
“I came to this country with a goal, to play ball and show my talent, I am here happy with my family. The Major League teams are the ones that are feeding my children, I don’t have to worry about anything else. What I earn in 15 days, the World Classic is not going to pay me in a week, not even by being champion,” added the former member of the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels.
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