He was released by the Marines after the 2008 season, though had subsequently chosen to play for the Panamanian national team at the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

From 2005 to 2007, Richardson, (who speaks fluent Spanish) served as the head coach of the Panamanian national team.

Roberto Kelly, a former Yankees center fielder, who is the manager of the Panamanian team, may want to invoke Rivera's words to inspire his underdog players.

He also was a main force in the pitching staff of Panamanian teams during the first stage of the Caribbean Series.

Aguirre apologized to the Mexican fans, media, football players and staff, but never extended such courtesy to Philips or the Panamanian team.

Butler saw action for the Panamanian national team in other important tournaments apart from the Pan American games.

In 2007 he became manager of Salvadorian club Águila and in 2008 he was given the opportunity to take charge of the Panamanian national team.

Davis played on the Panamanian under-19 national team at the 2000 NFL Global Junior Championship in Atlanta, Ga.

He currently plays for Veracruz of the Liga MX and the Panamanian national team.

Obando was chosen as a member of the Panamanian team, and played as a designated hitter, batting 5th.