Q: What's the difference between a humidor and the Los Angeles Dodgers?
A: The Dodgers have more Cubans!
The Dodgers have reached an agreement with Cuban righty Yaisel Sierra. He will join a host of fellow countrymen on his new team. The posse of established (to various degrees) teammates now includes similarly spelled given-namer Yasiel Puig, deliciously lobed Alex Guerrero, and the enigmatic Erisbel Arruebarrena.
Stud Cuban prospects were added in the form of outfielder Yusniel Diaz and infielder Omar Estevez. There's right-hander Yadiel Alvarez, outfielder Starling Heredia, and infielder Ronny Brito, too. Also, outfielders Christopher Arias and Carlos Rincon. Oh, and shortstop Oneal Cruz.
[take a breath] Picked 12th overall in the 2010 draft, Yasmani Grandal was born in Havana. In addition, the Dodgers had previously signed Cuban defector Hector Olivera for $62.5M and subsequently traded him. I probably missed one or two dozen, but you get the idea.
Could Lazarito be next?
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