MLB: The Top Ten Biggest Cuban Busts

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10) Leslie Anderson Four years, $3.75 Million

The Tampa Bay Rays signed the then 27 year old Anderson to a four year $3.75 million contract in 2009. Anderson was a centerfielder with speed who hit .381 in his final season in the Cuban National Series. The Rays released him in December of 2013 after he was unable to earn a promotion to the Rays in four minor league seasons.

In the four seasons in the minors, Anderson hit .295 with 52 home runs and 244 RBIs. He had a .350 OBP, .441 slugging percentage and a .790 OPS. He is  currently in his third season with the legendary Yomiuri Giants in the Japanese Central League.

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