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Latin Link: Latinos looking good as arbitration dates loom

Chipper Jones' retirement increases versatile Martin Prado's value to the Atlanta Braves. (US Presswire)

  Chipper Jones’ retirement increases versatile Martin Prado’s value to the Atlanta Braves. (US Presswire) Even though baseball is on the back burner for many sports fans this time of year, the next couple of weeks are extremely important for major league executives. The 2012 Baseball Winter Meetings will begin December 5 at the Gaylord More...

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It may be the end of the line for the well-traveled Miguel Batista. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
By Steve Randel On Monday, November 19th, 2012
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Latin Link: Job market shaky for veteran Latinos

  It may be the end of the line for the well-traveled Miguel Batista. (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) There’s a whole lot of wheeling and dealing going on prior to the December 3 winter meetings, and More...

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By Steve Randel On Monday, November 12th, 2012
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Latin Link: Latino countries clash in WBC showdown

  An important qualifier event for the 2013 World Baseball Classic will take place in Panama City, Panama, November 15-19 in a battle that has been called, the “death bracket.” The round-robin More...

Marco Scutaro and Pablo Sandoval provided Venezuelans plenty to celebrate during the postseason.
By Steve Randel On Monday, November 5th, 2012
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Latin Link: President Chavez praises Venezuelan players

  Marco Scutaro and Pablo Sandoval provided Venezuelans with plenty to celebrate during the postseason. The 2012 World Series was too brief and anticlimactic, and I know most fans consider it a distant memory. More...

Miguel Cabera and the Tigers play Goliath to Marco Scutaro and the Giants' David.   (Getty Images)
By Steve Randel On Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
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Latin Link: This Fall Classic has a Spanish accent

  Miguel Cabrera plays the part of Goliath against Marco Scutaro as David. (Getty Images) On paper, at least, you could call this year’s World Series a battle between David and Goliath. How could it More...

Baltimore's Miguel Gonzalez rose to the occasion during his game-three start against New York. (Elsa/Getty Images)
By Steve Randel On Sunday, October 14th, 2012
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Miguel Gonzalez at home in Bronx; latin stars shine in playoffs

  Baltimore’s Miguel Gonzalez rose to the occasion during his game-three start against New York. (Elsa/Getty Images) The dramatic game three the New York Yankees won against the Baltimore Orioles will More...

Marco Scutaro may be the biggest midseason acquisition of all. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
By Steve Randel On Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
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Latin Link: Latino players likely to impact postseason play

  Marco Scutaro may be the biggest midseason acquisition of all. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) The 2012 major league season is coming to a close, and so is Hispanic Heritage Month. Latinos will still be in More...

Guatemala City celebrates its championship victory in the Senior Little League World Series. (Bangor Daily News)
By Steve Randel On Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
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The Latin Link: Guatemala earns its baseball stripes

  Guatemala City celebrates its championship victory in the Senior League World Series. (Bangor Daily News) The August summer is an important time on the baseball diamond. In the major leagues, it’s More...

Jean Segura will have an opportunity to showcase his skills with the Brewers. (Harry How/Getty Images)
By Steve Randel On Thursday, August 2nd, 2012
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Latin Link: Swaps create hope for Hispanic prospects

Jean Segura will have an opportunity to showcase his skills with the Brewers. (Harry How/Getty Images) Jean Segura was the number-one minor league prospect for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and a shortstop More...

Melky Cabrera's bat has played a big role in the Giants' resurgence.
By Steve Randel On Monday, July 23rd, 2012
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The Latin Link: Hispanics who must heat up this summer

  Melky Cabrera's bat has played a big role in the Giants' resurgence. It’s now deep into summer and a time for fans to rejoice. At baseball parks across the country, it’s a favorite time More...

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