It’s the biggest crap shoot in the Cuban capitol since the Mafia days of Meyer Lansky. The Havana Leones announced today that they signed 30 year old SP Jose Durango to a multi year deal worth about $15 million annually. Insiders say the deal is 2-4 years.

In a brief statement, ownership said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jose to the club. It’s no secret that we needed a big improvement in our pitching if we were going to be able to compete in our division. He brings a dynamic arm and winning attitude to our clubhouse and we look forward to many years of success together.”

The 30 year old Dominican lefty reportedly touches triple digits with his fastball and has a complete arsenal at his command, sinker, slider, change up, all of quality. It is hoped that he can shore up a woeful starting rotation and perhaps even help Takanibu Murata find his former spark.

For now they’ll probably just be happy if he can win more than he loses. No one man is going to turn this ship around anytime soon. It’s a good start though and fans are happy to see the club take a chance in a serious effort to improve even if they’ve never heard of the guy.

For Durango, the #2 career strikeout leader in the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal, it’s a chance to show he can perform at the highest level. “I know they say the club is rebuilding, but these guys are very close to being a winning club. There is a solid core here and I’ve always wanted to play in Cuba. The fans here are fantastic. We’re going to give them something to cheer about.”