Cuban leader Fidel Castro and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez joke during a batting session where Chavez pitched to Castro after taking part in a friendly baseball game between their two countries at Barquisimeto's baseball stadium in Venezuela October 29, 2000. Chavez played first base, and Castro managed his national team to an overwhelming victory in the game which was held as part of Castro's state visit to Venezuela. (Photo by Andrew Winning/Reuters)
