Cuba to allow athletes to sign pro contracts without defecting

[Junior Griffey]

Pretty big news.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...t-athletes-sign-with-foreign-leagues/2885481/

 

[James52411]

Smart move for them. Might as well collect the taxes.

 

[matfanofold]

I'll believe it when I see it happen...

 

[Junior Griffey]

Reading the article, it doesn't look like they can go to the US since the players would have to pay taxes to Cuba based on what they make in the US. The US does not allow transactions with Cuba unless specifically approved by Congress.