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The Defection of Randia Rosarena
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Randia Rosarena, a former Cuban baseball player, defected and emigrated to Mexico to play baseball and later made a decent amount of money. He played for the Mexican national team in the World Baseball Classic despite his Cuban citizenship, and his story is often glossed over by many.
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The hosts discuss how they often gloss over amazing stories of defection, such as that of Randia Rosarena, who decided to play for the Mexican national team in the World Baseball Classic despite being Cuban.
00:00 - 02:48 (02:48)
Randia Rosarena
Summary
The hosts discuss how they often gloss over amazing stories of defection, such as that of Randia Rosarena, who decided to play for the Mexican national team in the World Baseball Classic despite being Cuban.
ChapterThe Defection of Randia Rosarena
EpisodeLocal Hour: Quitty
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
A Cuban baseball player who was not making a lot of money playing in Cuba or Mexico, became a Mexican citizen after campaigning for several years.
02:47 - 05:30 (02:42)
baseball
Summary
A Cuban baseball player who was not making a lot of money playing in Cuba or Mexico, became a Mexican citizen after campaigning for several years. He played in a Kenny Powers league, made it to the majors, and embraced his new citizenship.