Recent content by Steve Pindar

Just wanted to let everyone know that this past weekend, the National Baseball Hall of Fame opened a new permanent exhibit on Latino Baseball called Viva Baseball! Roberto Clemente, Jr, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda attended the ribbon cutting and reception. It was great!

From today's DR1 Daily News - The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into alleged irregularities surrounding the contract signing of several young Dominican baseball players by members of the Chicago White Sox organization. As a result of the investigation, so far the Sox...

ITB convention center in Santo Domingo? Speaking at the ITB Berlin trade show in Germany, Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez announced the signing of an agreement between the Ministry of Tourism, the city of Santo Domingo, the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce, Banco Popular, Aerodom, the Sans Souci...

Here's a question for Yankee fans as well as anyone who cares to contribute - If Joe Torre retires, goes elsewhere or is fired by George - 1. Who would you like to see as the Yankees next manager? 2. Who do you think George will select?

Am sure many are aware of this already, but I wanted to mention something about calling the US from the DR. If anyone has a phone number through Vonage with a US area code, they can call the US from the DR with a laptop and a Vonage V-phone. I am American, but also live in the DR. I was in...

I had a chance to attend a Binghamton (NY) Mets game last Friday. (AA - Eastern League). Before the game, I spent some time with Fernando Martinez. He's only 18, but from everything I have read, and everything I saw the other night, he's on a fast track to the majors. Very personable young man...

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Mets new Academy in the DR is scheduled for this week. I believe it's tomorrow (Tuesday 5/22).

Robert and Gregg - I noticed that you did sample posts in the South Beach thread. Just wanting you tou know that I still can't post there. Thanks

Infielder Enrique Cruz was called up Friday by the Cincinnati Reds. He replaces shortstop Alex Gonzalez, who is on bereavement leave. Enrique is the son of Enrique Cruz, of Liga Enrique Cruz in Santo Domingo.

I was recently in Juan Dolio for the first time since 2000. To say it was different from the JD I remembered (and loved) would be an understatement. Now everything I have been reading in the threads makes more sense. Personally, I miss the Hotel Metro, and the old JD with its slower pace, lack...

I am American, and live in NY State. I also live in San Pedro de Macoris. In 2007, I will be supervising a team of teenagers and adults from Florida on a trip to the DR. They will be doing short term mission type projects in the San Pedro area, and also playing baseball against teams in San...

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Dominican authorities were seeking Juan Uribe after issuing an arrest warrant Monday for the Chicago White Sox shortstop in connection with the shooting of two men. Uribe and a bodyguard are suspected of shooting and wounding a Dominican farmer and a...

Hello I am a longtime reader of DR1, but this is my first post. For that a reason, I am apologizing in advance if am either too long winded or don't give enough information. My name is Steve Pindar. I am American and live in NY State. My wife and I have also been doing mission work in the DR...