Palmero played winter baseball in the Cuban League from 1913 to 1929.

Then an inter-league trading period was established, centered on the winter baseball meetings in December.

While playing winter baseball in the offseason, Taylor dislocated his shoulder.

For three years," he said, "I played pro sports around the clock - baseball, winter baseball and basketball.

Acosta played winter baseball in the Cuban League from 1912 to 1930.

He also played winter baseball in the Venezuelan League during the 1950-51 and 1951-52 seasons.

Jordan, who took time out from playing winter baseball in Scottsdale, Ariz., wouldn't bite.

Baró played winter baseball in the Cuban League from 1915 to 1929.

To gain more experience, Peete decided to play winter baseball.

He was injured for the 2011 season and plans to play winter baseball in the Dominican Republic to get ready for the 2012 season.