Ubaldo congratulated on becoming U.S. citizen

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BOSTON — After becoming a United States citizen on Monday in Miami, Ubaldo Jimenez returned to the Orioles’ clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon and was greeted with a round of congratulations and well wishes.

“I’ve been part of this country since I was 19 years old, and this country has given me the opportunity to be a better person, not only for me, but for my family,” Jimenez said. “I think even back in my country [the Dominican Republic], I’ve been able to help a lot of people … for the opportunity this country has given me. It’s something you don’t have any doubt in your mind that you want to do this.”

Jimenez said it was great to get such a …

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