The New York Yankees made the biggest splash of their otherwise subdued offseason when they acquired a Cuban-born player. That'd be flame-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman, whom they netted in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.
Now, with spring training so close you can smell the sunscreen and fresh-cut grass, the Yanks can grab another game-changing Cuban. And while there's risk and red tape involved, New York should pounce as soon as possible.
Yulieski Gourriel. Learn to spell it, learn to say it, because it's a name you'll be hearing a lot. The 31-year-old Gourriel and his younger brother, Lourdes, recently defected and are seeking big league deals, per Jesse Sanchez of MLB.