Need an Outfielder?

The Reds should jump on this. Two Cuban players are in the process of defecting in an attempt to get into MLB. The Reds had plenty of success in the 50's and 60's signing Cuban players and would really benefit getting into this market again, especially since restrictions are likely to be relaxed signifigantly in the coming years.

Here is a portion of the article from Espndeportes.com and you can read the rest of it here:

Right-hander Yadel Marti, Cuba's best pitcher in the first World Baseball Classic in 2006, and outfielder Yasser Gomez left the island and are in an unknown location before attempting to reach the Dominican Republic to seek an MLB career, sources told ESPNdeportes.com.

Players' relatives and friends in Cuba confirmed their departure, without disclosing details of the planned route. Marti and Gomez, members of the popular team Industriales de la Habana, were kicked off the team's payroll for the current National Series tournament "for having committed a serious [infraction]," according to the Cuban baseball authorities. Sources informed ESPNdeportes.com last month that Marti and Gomez were punished and banned from Cuban baseball after being caught with others while trying to board a boat to leave the country illegally. A talent scout who has seen Marti and Gomez playing at international events told ESPNdeportes.com that both are ready to play in the majors.