Leslie Anderson the latest Cuban defector

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Leslie Anderson Defects From Cuba: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [January 28, 2010 at 4:53pm CST]
Leslie Anderson, a first baseman/outfielder for Cuba's national team has defected and is looking to negotiate with big league teams according to Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (as translated by Nick Collias). Jaime Torres, the agent for the 26-year-old, says there is "much interest" in his client.

Anderson can play all three outfield positions and his agent compared him to another versatile Cuban, Alexei Ramirez. Anderson hit .381 with 13 homers in Cuba last season and escaped to Mexico in September.

Are Cuban players really all that much talented than the Dominicans?

[Saber]

Nope, just that the best ones get the hell out of that shithole.

[missionhockey21]

26 year old Cuban talent... I wonder how long he would need to sit in the minor leagues before he could hit MLB pitching.