front office appears to be close to signing yet another international star. 34-year-old forward julio bautista is not currently under contract and according to rumors is close to signing with team purple. the brazilian nicknamed the beast is good friends with kaka, and was on the brazilian national team. he tweeted to julio saying welcome to orlando, but nothing's official. >> we spoke to julio and what we can do down the road and he's very keen to come. we spoke about trying to bring somebody in to give kyle a rest or if he was able to get in. >> as for the pride, the ladies traveled to gainesville, beat up on the gators 5 to 1. captain alex morgan had two goals bringing her pre season tally to six, but she left the head coach tom sermonte said it was not serious. goal keeper ashland harris will neat part of the season to play for team usa, for two friendlies against columbia. >>> the relationship between cuba and the united states is evolving. baseball helps offer a moment for both countries to enjoy their favorite past time. history made in cube a the tampa bay rays playing the cuba nationa