The Chicago White Sox have had 15 Cuban natives play at least one game for the team over the years, including legendary outfielder Orestes “Minnie” Minoso and pitcher Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez. Three more products of the Caribbean nation are in the Chisox spring training camp in Arizona this year. Veteran pitcher Jose Contreras and 2008 second base sensation Alexei Ramirez have been joined by 19-year-old prospect Dayan Viciedo. Viciedo signed a four-year, $10 million contract with the White Sox in the offseason.
Contraras and Ramirez have been serving as mentors to Viciedo. Sox GM Ken Williams says, “We understand culturalization is a part of any success, whatever the business.” According to Ramirez, “It’s the right fit for us here.”
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