Luis Ayala
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"Luis Ignacio Ayala" is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican Baseball League. He has played in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals, New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Atlanta Braves. He is and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed.

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The depth of our team this year has been the key, especially with the injuries we've had. We've got the numbers and that's been a key to our success. We have a lot of chemistry on this team and a lot of experienced young guys who are waiting for their chances to step up and contribute.

This is my country. I played for Mexico in different tournaments. I even went to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in 1986. I feel great. I want to play for my team in any situation.

I talked to [manager Frank Robinson] and the GM [Jim Bowden] and told them I am going to play.