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Ramirez makes the Mariners

Ramirez makes the Mariners

(posted March 27, 6:00 p.m.)- After putting together an impressive spring training, right-handed pitcher Erasmo Ramírez, 21, of Rivas, was notified yesterday that he has made the Opening Day roster for the Seattle Mariners, becoming the 12th Nicaraguan baseball player...
March 28, 2012 · 1 Comment


Martinez eyes return to Majors

Martinez eyes return to Majors

  RIVAS- Dennis Martínez hasn’t thrown a strike since he hung up the baseball spikes 14 years ago. But at 57 years old, he looks like he could still work a solid five innings if given the nod and handed...
February 1, 2012 · 2 Comments


Red Sox sign Nicaraguan hurler

Red Sox sign Nicaraguan hurler

Veteran Nicaraguan pitcher and seasoned international troublemaker Vicente Padilla yesterday agreed to terms with the Boston Red Sox for a $1.5 million minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training next March. Padilla, a hard-throwing and hard-drinking righty...
January 17, 2012 · 5 Comments


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