Author Pete Bjarkman being interviewed on Dutch National Television about the magic and traditions of Cuban baseball (August 10, 2007)

Cuban manager Victor Mesa celebrates in the dugout after the first of two Cuban victories over Pan American Games silver medalist Team USA

Teams from Cuba and Chinese Taipei line the base paths during the Opening Day ceremonies for the Eleventh Annual World Port Tournament at Rotterdam’s Neptunus Family Stadium (August 2, 2007)

The author poses with his Cuban baseball history volume in the Neptunus Family Stadium press box (August 3, 2007)

Author Pete Bjarkman poses with Cuban manager Victor Mesa on the field before the Cuba-USA WPT first round game (August 6, 2007)

Manager Victor Mesa seems to be pointing where he wants the ball hit as he huddles with Alfredo Despaigne, Hector Olivera, and a trio of Cuban coaches

Author Pete Bjarkman poses in the Rotterdam press box with a young Dutch fan before the tournament championship finale