Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-12

Dominican League Championship

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out. (g/f:7-4)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and three intentional walks for the blown save (3) and losing decision (2-1). (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout amd assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-5
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Dominican Summer League will open June 2, 2012 and will be dedicated to former St. Louis scout Robertico Diaz.

Escogido wins Dominican League Championship over Aguilas five games to four.


Colombian League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) was named MVP: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Game:
Monteria (1-4) visits Sincelejo (4-1): Pregame Notes


Caribbean Series - Santo Dominigo, Dominican Republic

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) are among the players on the Aragua roster: Lider

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) was given the green light to play with Mayaguez, while Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) was turned down: Primera Hora

Mayaguez named their roster for the Caribbean Series: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (Venezuela) visits Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) @ 2:00 PM ET
Obregon (Mexican Pacific) visits Escogido (Dominican) @ 6:00 PM ET


Japan League

Softbank is close to a deal with Brad Penny (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka


Mexican League

Veracruz signed Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing): MiLB Official Site

Laguna signed Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing): MiLB Official Site

Monday, January 30, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-12

Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield), Randy Keisler (former St. Louis), and Dan Serafini (former Memphis) are listed on the Obregon roster heading to the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site


Venezuelan League Championship

Friday's Results:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned runs. (ir-s:2-2)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

La Guaira beat Aragua 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  4-for-5 with one double, one triple, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:5-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, four unearned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:6-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Aragua beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yusmeiro Petit (Margarita/Aragua) was named MVP of the LVBP Championship: LVBP Official Site

Anderson Jose Yance (Tigers) signed with Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) explodes in the finals: Lider

Aragua wins Venezuelan League Championship over La Guaira four games to two.


Dominican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Eacogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck 11 out. (g/f:5-5)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (2-0). (g/f:1-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 2-1
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Luis Perdomo (former Sprignfield-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 9-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) worked out with Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

The deal between the Indians and Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) is off: Major League Bastian

Monday's Game:
Aguilas (4-4) visits Escogido (4-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Boer wins LNBP Championship four games to two over Chinandega.


Puerto Rican League

Nelson Figueroa (Escogido/Dominican League) has been added to the Mayaguez roster: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-4

Saturday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 7-0

Sunday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) played in 42 games going 42-for-142 (.296) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 62 total bases, 32 walks, four hit by pitches, 31 strikeouts, and .437 SLG.

Former Cardinals:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in 16 games going 25-for-67 (.373) with five doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 39 total bases, eight runs, five walks, five strikeouts, and .582 SLG.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) played in 40 games going 57-for-157 (.363) with 12 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 35 RBIs, 97 total bases, 32 runs, 15 walks, four hit by pitches, 13 strikeouts, and .681 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) played in 33 games going 32-for-105 (.305) with five doubles, 12 RBIs, 37 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, two hit by pitches, 14 strikeouts, and .352 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in six games going 5-for-23 (.217) with one double, six total bases, two runs, one hit by pitch, four strikeouts, and .261 SLG.

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) made five appearances posting a 0-0 record and 7.06 ERA.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) was named MVP and Neder Horta (St. Louis Latin Scout-Monteria) was named Manager of the Year.


Japan League

Softbank is highly interested in signing Brad Penny (former St. Louis): Japan Ball

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) and Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) met with the media: Yakyubaka

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Softbank) has arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) has arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

The Brewers signed Corey Patterson (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

The Cubs signed Trever Miller (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

The Orioles signed Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis/Mexican Pacific League) to a minor league deal.

The Rockies signed Tyler Johnson (former St. Louis) and Jaime Moyer (former Memphis) to minor league deals.

The Rays signed Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-12

Mexican Pacific League

Obregon won the championship over Guasave four games to none


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and moved to second, batting second.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 5-3


Venezuelan League Championship

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield) talks about getting the chance to start at second base and contribute in the game: LVBP Official Site

Margarita signed shortstop Danyelo Cordero and pitchers Carlos Diaz and Geddy Guerra (former VSL).  All three will participate in the Parallel League next winter: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Game:
Aragua (2-1) visits La Guaira (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Championship

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Aguilas beat Escogido 8-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) will tryout for Chunichi in Japan: Japan Ball

Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion is close to signing with a team: ESPN Deportes

Friday's Game:
Escogido (3-2) visits Aguilas (2-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

No Games Thursday

Friday's Games:
Boer (3-2) visits Chinandega (2-3)


Puerto Rican League

Mayaguez won the championship over Caguas five games to three


Colombian League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
The champion of the Veracruz Instructional League will meet up with the Colombian League from February 10-12th: Team Renteria

Friday's Game:
Monteria (0-2) visits Sincelejo (2-0)

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, five walks, and struck four out. (p-s:83-46)(g/f:7-3)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Guasave 19-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Obregon won the Mexican Pacific League Championship over Guasave four games to none.


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one error.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 11-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-6

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 3-2


Venezuelan League Round Robin/Championship

Friday's Results:

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-4)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:7-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat La Guaira 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:3-0)

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) could not get an extension on pitching for Aragua: Lider

Buddy Bailey let Ronny Cedeno (Mets-Aragua) go for the rest of the LVBP season: Lider

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) was activated by Aragua for the finals: Aragua Official Site

An issue has come up with substitutions in the LVBP Championship: Lider

Thursday's Game:
Aragua (1-1) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin/Championship

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the second and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout., and was picked off.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out for losing decision (1-2). (g/f:6-3)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck nine out. (g/f:3-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-1

Tuesday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6). (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Mendy Lopez (Aguilas) has decided to retire from the Dominican League but plans to play one more season in the Triple-A Mexican League: Listin Diario

Mauro Gomez (Escogido) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) were selected as Round Robin MVPs: Listin Diario

Yoenis Cespedes (Aguilas) will no longer continue in the championship: Listin Diario

Recap of the Louisville Slugger Dominican Prospect League Tournament: DPL Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) will return to play for North East Knights in the Italian Baseball League: Mister Baseball

Indians signed Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) to a minor league contract.

Thursday's Game:
Aguilas (1-3) visits Escogido (3-1) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 8-2, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) earned the win: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 8-5
Primera Hora Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in three double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Mayaguez won the Puerto Rican League Championship five games to three over Caguas.

Notes:
Alex Cora (Nationals-Caguas) announced his retirement from the Puerto Rican League: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

Monteria beat Cartagena 4-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 7-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 8-5 in 10 innings

Saturday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two walks.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-2

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 2-0

Tuesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1

Wednesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-0
El Heraldo Post Game


Cuban League

Norge Luis Vera has finally left the hospital after spending a month in care: El Nuevo Herald

Friday, January 20, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday or Friday

Saturday's Game:
Guasave visits Obregon @ 6:00 PM MST


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Tuesday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 9-8
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (8-6) visits Zulia (2-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (9-6) visits Aragua (9-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-6)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (5).

Aguilas beat Licey 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Roberto Hernandez Heredia aka Fausto Carmona (Indians-Aguilas) is being held for false identity: Listin Diario

The Twins signed Brad Thompson (former St. Louis-Licey) to a minor league deal.


Nicaraguan League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (22-29) visits Boer (33-18)


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
Jorge Padilla (Marlins-Caguas) has been given the green light to play in the championship: Primera Hora

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas(2-2)  @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (14-24) visits Monteria (20-18) for a doubleheader
Barranquilla (20-19) visits Sincelejo (23-16)

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Guasave beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Championship between Obregon and Guasave begins Saturday: LMP Official Site


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out. (g/f:5-2)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 9-8

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:3-4)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-1

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (7-7) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-6) visits Zulia (2-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Aguilas beat Cibao 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cardinals' scout Robert Villanueva was impressed with right-hander Eden Payano at a showcase that also features prospects Deivi Ramirez and Francisco Castro: Listin Diario

Brad Nelson (Rangers) and C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis) headed back home after completing contracts with Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Interest in Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion is increasing: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday's Games:
Licey (9-9) visits Aguilas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Chinandega beat Granada 8-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) entered in the sixth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-4 in game one of double header

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 9-6 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 14-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 12-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Cabrera has decided to retire from baseball: El Heraldo

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Game:
Guasave (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Monday's Results:

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout) started at second base and moved to right field, batting second.  2-for-5 with three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Huatusco 10-1


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-2

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:3-2)

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and three walks.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2). (ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes has moved Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) into the starting rotation: Lider

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) has been dealing with back problems: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-6) visits La Guaira (7-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-5) visits Zulia (1-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:0-2)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Blue Jays signed 16-year old shortstop Ronniel Demorizi: DPL Official Site

Licey released Amaury Cazana (Memphis): Licey Official Site

Dayan Viciedo (White Sox-Licey) has given advice to Yoennis Cespedes (Aguilas) and Jorge Soler, Gerardo Concepcion has been ruled a free agent: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Game:
Aguilas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Chinandega beat Granada 6-5, Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) doubled in a run: LNBP Official Site Post Game and El Nuevo Diario

Notes:
Marvin Benard will join the Nicaragua team as a couch for the World Baseball Classic: La Prensa

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-2) visits Granada (2-2)


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) is forced to miss the rest of the tournament due to a knee injury: Primera Hora

Danny Gonzalez (Azuero/Panama League) has joined Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Game:
Caguas (1-2) visits Mayaguez (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) posted week 8 of his stay in Colombia: The Cardinal Nation

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Former Cardinals Transactions - Independent Leagues Aug 2011-Jan 2012

Aug. 26: Rockland (Can-Am League) released Joey Hage (former Johnson City)

Aug. 27: Pittsfield (Can-Am League) placed Brandon Garner (former Springfield) on the disabled list

Aug. 29: Wichita (American Association) exercised 2012 option on Juan Richardson (former Springfield)

Aug. 30: Fort Worth (American Association) exercised 2012 options on Scott Vander Weg (former Springfield) and Marcos Rodriguez (former Palm Beach)

Aug. 31: El Paso (American Association) exercised 2012 option on Javier Brito (former Memphis), Pittsfield (Can-Am League) activated Brandon Garner (former Springfield) from disabled list

Sept. 1: Lincoln (American Association) exercised 2012 option on Curt Smith (former Springfield), Shreveport-Bossier (American Association) exercised 2012 option on Chad Gabriel (former Quad Cities)

Sept. 5: New Jersey (Can-Am League) exercised 2012 option on D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis)

Sept. 6: Brockton (Can-Am League) exercised 2012 options on Mike Smith (former St. Louis) and Chris Grossman (former Palm Beach)

Sept. 16: Worcester (Can-Am League) exercised 2012 options on Zach Zuercher (former Springfield) and Abraham Nunez (former St. Louis)

Sept 19: Sioux Falls (American Association) exercised 2012 option on Mark Shorey (former Memphis), Pittsfield (Can-Am League) exercised 2012 option on Miguel Flores (former Johnson City)

Sept. 21: Pittsfield (Can-Am League) exercised 2012 option on Brandon Garner (former Palm Beach), Worcester (Can-Am League) released Chris Farley (former New Jersey)

Sept. 22: Pittsfield (Can-Am League) released Chad Paronto (former Memphis)

Oct. 1: Shreveport-Bossier (American Association) granted Jameson Maj (former Quad Cities) free agency, Wichita (American Association) granted Josh Dew (former Memphis) free agency

Oct. 7: Amarillo (American Association) released LaCurtis Mayes (former Quad Cities)

Oct. 17: Pittsfield (Can-Am League) released Brandon Garner (former Palm Beach), Worcester (Can-Am League) claimed Miguel Flores (former Johnson City) off waivers from Pittsfield (Can-Am League)

Oct. 18: Rockland (Can-Am League) released Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach)

Oct. 19: Fargo-Moorhead (American Association) exercised 2012 option on Donnie Smith (former Palm Beach)

Oct. 20: Gary (American Association) exercised 2012 option on Rico Washington (former St. Louis)

Oct. 21: Windy City (Frontier League) sent Devin Shepherd (former Palm Beach) to Rockford to complete trade

Oct. 24: Worcester (Can-Am League) released Abraham Nunez (former St. Louis)

Oct. 26: Fargo-Moorhead (American Association) selected Marcos Rodriguez (former Palm Beach) from Fort Worth

Oct. 27: Fort Worth (American Association) released Scott Vander Weg (former Springfield)

Nov. 18: Normal (Frontier League) exercised 2012 option on Tyler Lavigne (former Batavia)

Nov. 22: Wichita (American Association) signed Josh Dew (former Memphis)

Nov. 28: Lincoln (American Association) signed C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach)

Dec. 4: Lincoln (American Association) sold the contract of Curt Smith (former Springfield) to the Miami Marlins (National League)

Dec. 13: Washington (Frontier League) exercised 2012 option on Davis Bilardello (former Palm Beach)

Dec.15: Rockford (Frontier League) signed Devin Shepherd (former Palm Beach)

Dec. 22: Newark (Can-Am League) selected Mike Smith (former St. Louis) from Brockton (Can-Am League), Rockland (Can-Am League) selected Chris Grossman (former Palm Beach) from Brockton (Can-Am League)

Dec. 23: Laredo (American Association) released Chad Gabriel (former Quad Cities)

Dec. 29: El Paso (American Association) signed Javier Brito (former Memphis), Joilet (Frontier League) exercised 2012 option on Andrew Moss (former Quad Cities)

Dec. 30: New Jersey (Can-Am League) released D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis)

Jan. 4: Alpine (Pecos League) sold the contract of Jon Edwards (former Quad Cities) to Texas (American League)

Jan. 12: Somerset (Atlantic League) traded Josh Pressley (former Springfield) to Sugar Land (Atlantic League)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-8)

Obregon beat Mexicali 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Saturday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Los Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Cuidad Mendoza beat Los Tuxtlas 7-4

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Xalapa beat Boca Del Rio 5-0


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out.

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Pirela (Yankees-Zulia) was suspended two games for throwing his helmet at the umpire: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (8-4) visits La Guaira (7-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-4) visits Magallanes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:10-11)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:4-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Cibao 8-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Ivan DeJesus (Dodgers-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) and Orlando Mercado (Angels-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) have joined Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Ryan Rowland-Smith (Astros-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) has signed on to pitch for Licey: Licey Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (11-6) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Boer beat El Salvador 9-3: El Nuevo Diario

Tuesday's Games:
El Salvador visits Boer
Granada (2-1) visits Chinandega (1-2)


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Caguas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Sammy Sosa will throw out the first pitch before the second game of the Barranquilla-Monteria contest: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (22-15) visits Cartagena (13-23)
Monteria (19-16) visits Barranquilla (18-18) for a doubleheader


Spring Training

The Reds signed Ryan Ludwick to a one-year deal.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, committed one throwing error, and struck five out. (p-s:93-64)(g/f:10-3)

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one passed ball.

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Culiacan (1-3) visits Guasave (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (1-3) visits Obregon (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Friday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck four out. (g/f:8-2)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck five out. (g/f:3-2)

La Guaira beat Caribes 7-6 in 13 innings

Saturday's Results:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Magallanes beat Zulia 11-10

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:5-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-2

Sunday's Results:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Gregor Blanco (Nationals-La Guaira) was named MVP: Lider

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) was named Pitcher of the Year: Lider

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) was traded to the Yankees: Lara Official Site

Monday's Games:
La Guaira (7-4) visits Magallanes (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-11) visits Aragua (8-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Friday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:9-1)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 8-4

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Cibao beat Licey 3-2

Saturday's Results:

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, struck two out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, three runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Cibao 10-6
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at first base.
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with a ground into double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3). (g/f:2-1)

Aguilas beat Licey 3-0
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (4). (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
C.J. Nitkwoski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (3). (g/f:1-0)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 and one fielding error.
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Licey beat Cibao 3-2 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
The Louisville Slugger Tournament Series begins this week in the Dominican: DPL Official Site

Monday's Games:
Aguilas (7-9) visits Licey (8-8) @ 7:35 PM AST
Escogido (10-6) visits Cibao (7-9) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Friday's Results:
Granada beat Chinandega 6-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Granada beat Chinandega 15-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Chinandega beat Granada 4-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat El Salvador 9-3: La Prensa Post Game

Monday's Games:
El Salavdor visits Boer (33-18)


Puerto Rican League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 10-1
Primera Hora Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Wito Conde and Tomas Solis (Veracruz/Minatitlan/Mexican League-Mochis/Mexican Pacific League) signed on to play for Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Puerto Rican League MVP Jorge Padilla (Marlins-Caguas) was ruled ineligible to play in the championship cause he played for Licey in the Dominican League: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-2

Saturday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one hit by pitch.

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-4

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 7-5

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 5-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 1-0
El Heraldo Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Japan League

So Taguchi (former St. Louis-Orix) is currently rehabbing in Arizona after shoulder surgery in October: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

Phillies signed Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) to a minor league contract.
Blue Jays avoided arbitration with Colby Rasmus (former St. Louis).

Friday, January 13, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and allowed two stolen bases.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:9-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julio Franco (former Caribes Manager/Venezuelan League) was named Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League) manager: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two home runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:5-6)
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marco Davalillo of La Guaira was named Manager of the Year: Lider

Twins signed 16-year old pitcher Mauricio Silva (Margarita/Venezuelan League): Lider

Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-former Caribes) has slimmed down and is looking to make a comeback in the MLB: ESPN

White Sox signed 16-year old right-hander Luis Martinez: Baseball America

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (5-4) visits Caribes (8-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-8) visits Magallanes (3-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 6-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan/Mexican Pacific League) has signed on to play for Licey: Cibao Official Site

Timo Perez (former St. Louis) is still banned from playing for Licey in the Dominican League after filing an appeal in court: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (9-4) visits Aguilas (4-9) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (6-7) visits Licey (7-6) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) played in 34 games going 18-for-81 (.222) with two doubles, four triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 14 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, and .420 SLG.

Ricky Martinez (Batavia-Chinandega) was 0-0 with a 12.53 ERA.  He allowed 18 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), one home run, six walks, and struck eight out over 9.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) played in ten games going 2-for-20 (.100) with one run, four walks, two strikeouts, and .100 SLG.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) was 6-0 with a 3.50 ERA and one save.  He allowed 53 hits, 31 runs (21 earned), one home run, 24 walks, and struck 31 out over 54 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Granada) was 3-2 with a 10.13 ERA.  He allowed 35 hits, 27 earned runs, four home runs, 29 walks, and struck 13 out over 24 innings.

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (22-29) visits Granada (28-24): La Prensa Pre-Game


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-2

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (16-17) visits Cartagena (12-21)
Monteria (17-14) visits Sincelejo (20-13) for a doubleheader


Cuban League

Pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez remains in custody after trying to escape the island on January 8th: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Mexicali beat Obregon 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 3-2

Notes:
The Orioles signed Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) and have pulled him from the league to rest.  La Guaira added Fernando Hernandez (Yankees) and Sandy Nin (Quintana Roo/Mexican League-Hermosillo/Mexican Pacific League): Lider

Ruben Rivera (Campache/Mexican League-Mazatlan/Mexican Pacific League) has signed on to play for Aragua: Lider

Hector Sanchez (Giants-La Guaira) was named Rookie of the Year: Lider

Thursday's Games:
La Guaira (5-3) visits Caribes (7-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-5) visits Aragua (5-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out. (g/f:2-6)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  4-for-5 with one RBI.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck three out. (g/f:8-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Cibao 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) talked about his start from Wednesday: Escogido Official Site

Yoenis Cespedes may join Aguilas Friday: Cibao Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (5-7) visits Aguilas (4-8) @ 4:05 PM AST


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) has blog post two up at MLB Reports on his offseason.


Nicaraguan League

Leon beat Chinandega 10-5: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat Granada 2-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) traveled to the U.S. to visit with Red Sox medical staff for a physical: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and one stolen base.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 9-6
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
J.C. Romero (St. Louis) has reached an agreement with the company the distributed the medicines that got him a suspension in 2009: Primera Hora

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) is working to get back in the majors: Primera Hora

Caguas is preparing for the final series: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Ponce (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) had his seventh blog posted at The Cardinal Nation.

Thursday's Games:
Barranquilla (15-17) visits Cartagena (12-20)
Monteria (17-13) visits Sincelejo (19-13)