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Cabrera ready for spring training

Cabrera ready for spring training

After leading the National League in stolen bases last season, Nicaraguan speed demon Everth Cabrera, the San Diego Padres presumptive starting shortstop for the 2013 season, was named Nicaraguan Athlete of the Year in a private ceremony Friday evening. The...
February 10, 2013 · No Comments


Padilla signs with Japanese team

(posted Jan. 16)- After 13 years of pitching in the Major Leagues, Nicaraguan hurler Vicente Padilla is taking his aging arm to Japan next season to throw for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks, La Prensa reports. Padilla, who lists his age...
January 16, 2013 · No Comments


Nicaragua knocked out of World Baseball Classic

Nicaragua knocked out of World Baseball Classic

Nicaragua was the first team to get knocked out their qualifying group for the 2013 World Baseball Classic after losing to be Colombia and Panama this weekend in Panama City. Despite heading into the tournament with high hopes of qualifying...
November 18, 2012 · 2 Comments


Nicaragua swings for the fence in Panama

Nicaragua swings for the fence in Panama

With a roster full of young prospects, Major League talent and veteran leadership, Nicaragua’s National Baseball Team will take the field against Colombia on Friday evening in Panama City to battle for a ticket to the 2013 World Baseball Classic...
November 14, 2012 · No Comments


Cabrera steals N.L. lead with 4 swipes

(posted Oct. 1, 7:40 a.m.)- Nicaraguan speed demon Everth Cabrera loves to run on Sundays. After swiping three bases on Sept. 23 in San Francisco, he stole four bases against the Giants at home yesterday to take the lead in...
October 1, 2012 · 1 Comment


Is Cabrera the best base-stealer in the National League?

Is Cabrera the best base-stealer in the National League?

After swiping three bases on Sunday afternoon against the San Francisco Giants, Nicaragua’s Everth Cabrera is only two stolen bases behind National League leader Michael Bourn, who has 39 steals for the Atlanta Braves.  Cabrera, the San Diego Padres’ speedy...
September 25, 2012 · No Comments


Reflections on Nicaragua, baseball and love

Reflections on Nicaragua, baseball and love

When I was kid, I used to score Red Sox tickets from my neighbor, Mr. Collins. His company had season tickets in the Pavilion Box, which used to be called the Sky Box before Fenway Park became so pretentious and...
September 21, 2012 · 18 Comments


Why is customs charging for charity?

Why is customs charging for charity?

I’ve been traveling to Nicaragua for about six years. On my first visit, I found that Nicaraguans like to play baseball. I also found that the adult team in Salinas-Limon had very rudimentary equipment and no uniforms. They played in...
July 22, 2012 · 14 Comments


Cabrera on a tear

Cabrera on a tear

(posted May 25, 9: 00 a.m.)- Over the past two days, Nicaragua speed demon Everth Cabrera went 6-for-6 with five singles, a double and a stolen base in his last six plate appearances for the San Diego Padres. In last night’s...
May 25, 2012 · No Comments


Cuban National Team to visit in June

Cuban National Team to visit in June

(posted April 24, 8:50 a.m.)- Ten years after their last visit, The Cuban National Baseball Team will be visiting Nicaragua next month for a five-game “friendly” tournament against Nicaragua’s National Baseball Team. The five games will be played June 14-26...
April 24, 2012 · No Comments


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