Alejandro Pena

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Luis Polonia

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David Ortiz

“He’s a superhero without a cape. That’s the way we see…

Manny Ramirez

"Manny being Manny" — the simple phrase seemed to instinctively…
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Pedro Martínez

Fred Claire wasn’t a politician. However, like many politicians,…

Alejandro Oms

Alejandro Oms made a significant mark on baseball in his native…

Juan Marichal

"This guy is a natural. He’s got ideas about what he wants…

Horacio “Rabbit” Martinez

Horacio “Rabbit” Martínez (1912-1992) was the prototype…

José Lima

Flamboyance, like flakiness, is in short supply in 21st-century…

Jose Rijo

Few, if any, baseball players have ever had as many peaks and…

Elias Sosa

Righty Elías Sosa was a useful reliever for eight different…

Rafael Ramirez

In March 1993 Rafael Ramirez was trying to secure a bench spot…

Rudy Hernández

It may surprise you to learn that by 1960 just two players born…

Neifi Pérez

When Neifi Pérez signed his first major-league contract, on…

Julian Javier

Besides being a superb fielding but often light hitting second…

Julio Lugo

At 6-feet-1 and weighing 165 pounds, Julio Lugo was built for…

Diomedes Olivo

In Homer’s Iliad, Diomedes was one of the strongest Greek…

Raúl Mondesí

Raúl Ramón Mondesí possessed a wide array of skills making…

Jose Mesa

“What have you done for me lately?” is a common refrain heard…

Ramón Martínez

Pedro Martínez, the Hall of Famer with three Cy Young Awards,…

Tony Peña

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Stan Javier

Stan Javier’s baseball heritage included his former major-league…

Juan Samuel

Juan Samuel was a player of many talents. He was also a player…

Manny Mota

Manny Mota never seemed to age. “He’s scary,” said Steve…