I just read this:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2259278 and got really pissed off.
I honestly think that the US is worried that a Cuban team with Cuban players who didn't defect would be a challenge in the finals.
IN THE SPIRIT OF INTERNATIONALISM THE US SHOULD JUST HOLD THE FUCKING EMBARGO FOR A FEW WEEKS! IT'S A FUCKING GAME!