Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-12

Caribbean Series

Friday's Results:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing- Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:83-54)(g/f:10-2)
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:8-3)

Obregon beat Mayaguez 2-0

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one double, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Aragua 5-2


Saturday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:31-18)(ir-s:3-2)

Iker Franco (former Sprignfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Obregon beat Aragua 4-2

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI and was caught stealing/picked off.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:98-60)(g/f:9-6)

Escogido beat Mayaguez 6-1


Sunday's Results:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  Scored as a pinch runner.

Aragua beat Mayaguez 7-0

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Obregon 2-0


Monday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:37-20)(g/f:6-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Obregon 4-3

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one triple and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Escogido 7-0


Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, assisted in one double play, and allowed two stolen bases.

Aragua beat Obregon 6-2

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one ground into double play, assisted in one double play, one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Danilo Snachez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Mayaguez beat Escogido 3-1


Notes:
The Caribbean Series will be held in Hermosillo, Mexico in 2013: LMP Official Site

A showcase was held in the Dominican featuring 25 Latin prospects: Lider

Dominican Prospect League All-Star weekend recap: DPL Official Site

The Cardinals signed Joey Cora (Caguas) to a minor league deal: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) left series with a sprained pinkie: Primera Hora

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon), Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido), and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) were named to the All-Caribbean Team: LMP Official Site

Lara, Zulia, Margarita, and Caribes are the venues up for hosting the 2014 Caribbean Series: Lider

Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis-Aguilas/Licey) and Neifi Perez (Aguilas/Licey) were inducted in the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame Onj Sunday: Aguilas Official Site


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Championship

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two double, two RBIs, and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Tuxtlas 10-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Ivan Bellaztin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple and one sacrifice.

Tuxtlas beat Xalapa 10-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB signing-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Xalapa beat Tuxtlus 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Ivan  Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Tuxtlus beat Xalapa 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) is one of the players that will head to Colombia to face Sincelejo in a battle of the two championship teams: LIV Official Site


Japan League

Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Softbank) arrived in Japan on Wednesday: Yakyubaka

Brad Penny (former St. Louis) signed a one-year deal with Softbank: Japan Ball

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Chunichi) threw 80 pitches in latest session: Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is being penciled in as number three starter: Yakyubaka

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) is expected to travel with team but not play in February 11th game: Yakyubaka

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Softbank) tossed at 60-70%: Yakyubaka

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis) passed tryout and was signed to one-year deal: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

Brian Tallet (former St. Louis) signed minor league deal with the Pirates.

Jared Springer signed minor league deal with the Cardinals.

Cardinals released Victor Encarnacion (former Batavia).

Dodgers signed Jamey Wright (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Nationals signed Rick Ankiel (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Padres signed Jeff Suppan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Yankees signed Russell Branyan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-12

Caribbean Series

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs and one stolen base.

Mayaguez beat Aragua 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Obregon 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was added to the Escogido roster: Azucareros Official Site

Mayaguez had some issues with their flight: Lider

Escogido turned down Miguel Tejada's (Aguilas) services: Primera Hora

Cubs signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion: El Nuevo Herald

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-0) visits Obregon (0-1) @ 2:00 PM ET
Escogido (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 6:00 PM ET


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Championship

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and moved to right field, batting sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Tuxtlas beat Xalapa 7-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-2

Wednesday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 14-1

Friday's Game:
Monteria (3-4) visits Sincelejo (4-3): Pregame


Arizona Winter League

The league held a draft to select players for the ten teams: AWL Official Site

Friday's Games:
San Luis visits San Diego
Long Beach visits Calexico
Team Canada visits Blythe
Somerton visits Yuma
Arizona visits Saskatchewan


Dominican Prospect League

The league announced it's All-Star teams: DPL Official Site

The Tigers signed right-handed Ignacio Valdez: DPL Official Site


Japan League

Former Cardinals In Spring Camps:
Brian Barden (former St. Louis) - Hiroshima
Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) - Softbank
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) - Rakuten
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) - Orix
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) - Softbank
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis) - Chunichi
Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) - Hiroshima

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Chunichi) threw his first bullpen session: Yakyubaka

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) talked about his batting practice: Yakyubaka