Quote by Joe Kehoskie

Fidel Castro essentially forced these guys to leave Cuba. It wasn't really even a choice. It was either stay at home, be handed a broom and told 'have a nice life' or they could leave Cuba and continue playing baseball.

Fidel Castro essentially forced these guys to leave Cuba. It

Summary

This quote suggests that Fidel Castro's regime in Cuba left Cuban baseball players with limited options. According to the explanation, these players were faced with the ultimatum of remaining in Cuba with limited prospects and menial jobs or leaving the country to pursue their baseball careers elsewhere. The quote implies that the decision to leave was not voluntary, but rather coerced by the circumstances imposed by the Cuban government under Castro's leadership.

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Life Home Choice

By Joe Kehoskie

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