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    Yankees first MLB team to sign Chinese players

    The game continues to globalize. Smart move.

    Yankees sign two Chinese teenagers
    Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:50PM EDT

    MIAMI (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have become the first major league side to sign Chinese players after bringing in two teenagers, the team said on Monday.

    Left-handed pitcher Kai Liu and catcher Zhenwang Zhang, both 19, have signed for the team with the approval of the Chinese Baseball Association, the Yankees announced on their official Web site (http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com).

    "This is an exciting opportunity for us to integrate Chinese players into the organization," said Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.

    "We believe that this is the start of something we can develop further as we work toward our commitment to help grow the game of baseball in China."

    The players will be presented at a news conference at Yankee Stadium on July 6.


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    Re: Yankees first MLB team to sign Chinese players

    Meanwhile, the Reds in a small market, are scouring India Cricket fields hoping to find the next Sachin Tendulkar.

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    Re: Yankees first MLB team to sign Chinese players

    Quote Originally Posted by smith288 View Post
    Meanwhile, the Reds in a small market, are scouring India Cricket fields hoping to find the next Sachin Tendulkar.
    India? come on..INDIANA is where the talent is
    Go Gators!

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    Re: Yankees first MLB team to sign Chinese players

    I'm betting the Reds 4 scouts are somewhere in Kentucky. Lost.
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    Re: Yankees first MLB team to sign Chinese players

    Quote Originally Posted by Red Leader View Post
    I'm betting the Reds 4 scouts are somewhere in Kentucky. Lost.
    Looking for a pay phone
    Go Gators!

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    Re: Yankees first MLB team to sign Chinese players

    Quote Originally Posted by KronoRed View Post
    India? come on..INDIANA is where the talent is
    If you want to call ditch weed "talent".
    School's out. What did you expect?


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