https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2012/07/05/ballplayer-who-defected-from-cuba-welcomes-parents-hes-not-seen-in-5-years/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:27:55 -0400<![CDATA[When Chicago White Sox star shortstop Alexei Ramirez defected from Cuba in 2007, he knew he would be unable to visit his parents due to US travel restrictions and the probability that he would be unable to leave once he stepped foot on Cuban soil again.]]>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:42:28 -0400<![CDATA[Rick Moran]]>https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2012/07/05/ballplayer-who-defected-from-cuba-welcomes-parents-hes-not-seen-in-5-years-n141466