Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.
Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.
2011-10-15
6.2
The Dominican Republic's Most Valuable Export
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