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Kendry Morales

7/25/2006

The Angels optioned Morales to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and recalled 37-year-old outfielder Curtis Pride to take his place on the active roster.

6/14/2005

Morales, the Cuban exile who was delayed in starting his North American career while waiting for Dominican citizenship, has been promoted to Double-A Arkansas after just 22 games at high Class-A Rancho Cucamonga. In high Class-A ball, the 21-year-old Morales batted .344 with five homers and 17 RBI.

5/27/2005

Morales has reached North America and joined the Angels' high Class-A affiliate at Rancho Cucamonga. The Cuban exile, who was delayed in starting the 2005 season while waiting for Dominican citizenship and a passport, has started well in the California League. In six games, he is 10-for-26 (.385) with two doubles, two homers and six RBI.

4/26/2005

Reportedly Morales has been granted Dominican citizenship, a prerequisite to getting a Dominican passport and a work permit to enter the United States. The Cuban exile, who was signed to a six-year contract by the Angels, is waiting for the paperwork on his citizenship to be completed before pursuing a passport from his newly adopted country.

Exactly how long the whole process will take is uncertain, considering citizenship normally takes 2-3 years. Morales has been banking on efforts to expedite the process, and it appears a payoff may be close. If he reaches North America in the next few weeks, it seems more likely that Morales will spend time in the minor leagues this summer. Perhaps he will spend most of the summer in the minors.

Reportedly Morales has been granted Dominican citizenship, a prerequisite to getting a Dominican passport and a work permit to enter the United States. The Cuban exile, who was signed to a six-year contract by the Angels, is waiting for the paperwork on his citizenship to be completed before pursuing a passport from his newly adopted country.

Exactly how long the whole process will take is uncertain, considering citizenship normally takes 2-3 years. Morales has been banking on efforts to expedite the process, and it appears a payoff may be close. If he reaches North America in the next few weeks, it seems more likely that Morales will spend time in the minor leagues this summer. Perhaps he will spend most of the summer in the minors.