Friday, November 30, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-12

Venezuelan League


Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run. (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Lara 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, six walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:3-4)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 16-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (22-17) visits Lara (20-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (24-19) visits Zulia (23-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-19) visits La Guaira (17-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (15-24) visits Margarita (16-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double, one run, three walks, and one hit by pitch.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 Selection-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 8-7

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck ten out. (g/f:9-2)

Margarita beat Aragua 4-1

Fermin Montanez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-6

Friday's Games:
Boston (11-20) visits Tiburones (13-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (20-13) visits Detroit (12-19) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guiara (13-17) visits Zulia (14-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (24-10) visits Caracas (26-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (13-20) visits Margarita (18-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (19-15) visits Philadelphia (15-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (25-9) visits Lara (20-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (8-24) visits Navegantes (10-23) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out. (p-s:102-64)(g/f:5-3)

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (20-21) visits Mochis (17-24) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (13-28) visits Culiacan (26-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (26-15) visits Hermosillo (21-20) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League


Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) had a couple hits and drove in a run as Santa Rosa beat Cordoba 9-1: LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League


Current Cardinals:
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) has played in 29 games going 34-for-110 (.309) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 14 RBIs, 53 total bases, 20 runs, 12 walks, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .384 OBP, .482 SLG, and .866 OPS.
Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) has played in 13 games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one home run, three RBIs, nine total bases, four runs, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .450 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) has played in two games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two doubles, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .571 SLG, and .821 OPS.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) has played in two games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 1.13 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (one earned), five walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Keith Butler (Springfield-Escogido) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over six innings.
Victor Marte (St. Louis-Licey) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (one earned), two walks, and struck four out over four innings.

Former Cardinals:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in 32 games going 39-for-115 (.339) with nine double, two triples, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 64 total bases, 21 runs, 22 walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .557 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) has played in 35 games going 33-for-127 (.260) with 11 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 58 total bases, 22 runs, 15 walks, 16 stolen bases, 33 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .336 OBP, .457 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 23 games going 17-for-71 (.239) with one double, five RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, six walks, 12 strikeouts, .305 OBP, .254 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 20 games going 17-for-73 (.233) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, 11 RBIs, 25 total bases, three runs, three walks, 15 strikeouts, .269 OBP, .342 SLG, and .612 OPS.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 11 games going 5-for-22 (.227) with two doubles, three RBIs, seven total bases, six runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .370 OBP, .318 SLG, and .689 OPS.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) has played in ten games going 4-for-22 (.182) with two RBIs, four total bases, one walk, three strikeouts, .217 OBP, .182 SLG, and .399 OPS.
Luis De La Cruz (Memphis Free Agent-Aguilas) has played five games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one run, five strikeouts, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) has played in 14 games going 5-for-33 (.152) with two doubles, three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .263 OBP, .212 SLG, and .475 OPS.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in ten games going 1-for-8 (.125 ) with one RBI, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .300 OBP, .125 SLG, and .425 OPS.
Andrew Brown (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one RBI, two walks, one strikeout, and .667 OBP.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) played in four games going 0-for-9 (.000) with one run, one walk, three strikeouts, and .100 OBP.

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas)has made 11 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 14 innings.
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.57 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made seven appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, six runs (five earned), six walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 18.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.18 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, five walks, and struck 16 out over 17 innings.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido/Azucareros) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 0.60 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and struck five out over five innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 1-1 record, 3.67 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed 34 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), three home runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 27 innings.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made five starts posting a 0-2 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, nine earned runs, two home runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 21 innings.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.26 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck six out over 6.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 4.73 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck three out over 13.1 innings.

Notes:
Escogido fired pitching coach Gary Ruby and named Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis) replacement: LIDOM Official Site

Seth Maness (Springfield) and Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) were named St. Louis Minors Pitcher, Player of the Year: Cardinals Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (14-20) visits Cibao (16-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (19-16) visits Licey (12-22) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (21-13) visits Estrellas (21-14) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League


Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs and three walks.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:3-0)

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-2 in game two of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Manati 9-8

Friday's Games:
Caguas (10-4) visits Mayaguez (9-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (5-9) visits Ponce (4-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Manati (7-6) visits Santurce (7-7) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1). Photo of Martinez

Boer beat Leon 7-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (11-1) visits Granada (15-6)
Chinandega (9-12) visits Leon (7-14)


Colombian League


No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (6-3) visits Barranquilla (4-6)
Monteria (6-4) visits Sincelejo (3-6)


Australian League


Friday's Results:

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw one runner out.

Sydney beat Brisbane 8-3

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Melbourne 9-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (3-8) visits Canberra (5-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM ET
Perth (8-3) visits Melbourne (5-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:05 PM ET
Sydney (6-5) visits Brisbane (5-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM ET


Japan League


Hiroshima have decided to bring Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) back: Yakyubaka


Minors News


Toronto outrighted Mike McCoy (former Memphis) and cleared waivers, sent to Triple-A: Shi Davidi Twitter

Boston non-tendered Rich Hill (former Memphis): WEEI

Baltimore designated Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield) for an assignment.

Atlanta claimed David Carpenter (former Palm Beach) off waivers from Boston: Mark Bowman Twitter

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-12

Venezuelan League


Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:0-1)

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:7-7)(g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat Caracas 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgar Ramirez (New York-N) joined Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Lara (20-19) visits Zulia (22-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (21-17) visits Magallanes (22-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (17-22) visits Caracas (23-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (15-23) visits Margarita (15-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.

Zulia beat Margarita 5-1

Dail Villenueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out. (g/f:3-3)
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:3-1)
Fermin Montanez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-0)

Deryk Hooker (Springfield-Lara) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 9-8 in 10 innings

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter, batted third, and walked.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 Selection-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the save (4). (g/f:2-1)

Caracas beat Caribes 4-1

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (17-15) visits Aragua (25-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (26-6) visits La Guaira (12-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (11-19) visits Seattle (8-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (9-23) visits Tampa Bay (19-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (14-20) visits Caribes (12-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (12-18) visits Caimanes (20-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (15-18) visits Boston (11-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (20-11) visits Magallanes (23-10) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started  at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (16-24) visits Mazatlan (13-27) @ 7:30 PM MT - Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Hermosillo (20-20) visits Guasave (24-16) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (26-14) visits Obregon (25-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (17-23) visits Mexicali (19-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League


Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one double and three runs.

San Andres beat Oluta 9-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Santa Rosa and Cordoba tied 4-4
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, two walks, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Escogido 12-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:9-3)

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ervin Santana (Anaheim) is unsure about pitching for Licey: LIDOM Official Site

Rymer Liriano (San Diego) was pulled from playing with Licey: LIDOM Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League


Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted eighth.  4-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two runs.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 and one throwing error.

Manati beat Caguas 12-10
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, two walks, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.

Santurce beat Carolina 6-4
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out. (g/f:7-1)

Mayaguez beat Ponce 4-3
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) wants to get back to having fun: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (4-8) visits Santurce (6-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-5) visits Manati (7-5) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League


Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 1-0

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) went 3-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 12-6: LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis) is expected to debut with Barranquilla on November 30th: Barranquilla Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


World Baseball Classic


Tony Pena (former St. Louis) will managed the Dominican team: LIDOM Official Site


Minors News


Andrew Brown (former St. Louis) has elected to become a free agent: Matt Eddy Twitter

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-12

Venezuelan League


Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-1)

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Zulia) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Zulia 15-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Bisenius (Saltillo) and Dan Remenowsky (Chicago-A) will join Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (19-19) visits Zulia (22-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (20-17) visits Caracas (23-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-17) visits Aragua (14-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (16-22) visits Margarita (15-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caimanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Caimanes beat Navegantes 7-2

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-2

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-4)

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-3). (g/f:0-2)

Lara beat Caribes 10-3

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (23-9) visits Aragua (24-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (11-18) visits Detroit (11-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (19-12) visits Philadelphia (15-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (12-19) visits Caracas (25-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (12-16) visits Lara (19-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (13-20) visits Margarita (17-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (18-14) visits Seattle (8-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (10-20) visits Navegantes (9-22) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (16-23) visits Mazatlan (12-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (19-20) visits Guasave (24-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (25-14) visits Obregon (25-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (16-23) visits Mexicali (19-20) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League


Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

San Andres beat Oluta 11-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) collected four hits and drove in three runs as Santa Rosa beat Cordoba 12-2: LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:6-1)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) 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:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 12-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:5-7)

Azucareros beat Licey 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chunichi does not plan to bring Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) back: Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (20-13) visits Escogido (14-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (19-15) visits Cibao (15-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (11-22) visits Estrellas (21-13) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League


Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Manati) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:5-6)

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Manati beat Carolina 9-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-6 with one strikeout.
Richard Mendoza (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-4)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 14 innings
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Ponce 5-3
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent) and Andres Santiago (Los Angeles) joined Caguas: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Manati (6-5) visits Caguas (10-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce (5-6) visits Carolina (4-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-10) visits Mayaguez (7-5) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) pitched one inning allowing one hit, no runs, and struck two out as boer beat Leon 7-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) struck out but reached on an error as Granada beat Chinandega 4-0:LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (9-10) visits Leon (7-12)
Chinandega (9-11) visits Granada (14-6)


Colombian League


Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Monteria 2-1

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 4-2

Notes:
Miami gave clearance for Donovan Solano (former Memphis) to play: El Heraldo

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (3-5) visits Monteria (5-3)
Sincelejo (3-4) visits Cartagena (4-3)


Cuban League


22-year old right-handed pitcher Aledmys Diaz (Villa Clara) and right-handed hitting outfielder Dariel Alvarez (Camaguey) are close to being declared free agents: MLB Official Site


World Baseball Classic


Larry Walker (former St. Louis) was named hitting coach for Team Canada: Mister Baseball

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-27-12

Arizona Fall League


Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) was named to the AFL Top Prospects Team: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League


Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) has played in 16 games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one double, one triple, three RBIs, nine total bases, four runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .364 OBP, .450 SLG, and .814 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.76 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, and struck five out over 15.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 19 hits, ten runs (eight earned), three home runs, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 15 out over 21.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.32 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nien walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 16.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), six walks, and struck ten out over 7.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in 22 games going 23-for-65 (.354) with five doubles, one home run, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, 12 strikeouts, .442 OBP, .477 SLG, and .918 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 32 games going 36-for-120 (.300) with four doubles, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 52 total bases, 12 runs, ten walks, 19 strikeouts, .365 OBP, .433 SLG, and .798 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 36 games going 39-for-138 (.283) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 17 RBIs, 50 total bases, 19 runs, 11 walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .340 OBP, .362 SLG, and .702 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in five games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) has made five starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, 13 walks, hit three batters, and struck 23 out over 25.2 innings.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made seven starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.56 ERA, and 1.78 WHIP.  He's allowed 39 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 24 out over 30.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck five out over five innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, three holds.  He's allowed six hits, five runs (four earned), five walks, and struck seven out over 8.2 innings.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and hit two batters over 3.1 innings.

Notes:
Geudy Guerra (former VSL), Matt Clark (San Diego), and Daryl Thompson (Southern Maryland) were added to the Margarita active roster: Margarita Official Site

Kender Villegas (DSL) was one of a handful of players added to the La Guaira active roster: La Guaira Official Site

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) is headed home with a torn abductor muscle in his left leg: Lara Official Site

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent) was added to the Zulia active roster: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (18-19) visits Zulia (22-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-16) visits Caracas (22-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (16-22) visits Margarita (15-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one error.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-4

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started as catcher and batted seventh.

Lara beat Zulia 13-4

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (22-9) visits Aragua (24-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (11-17) visits Detroit (10-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (17-12) visits Philadelphia (14-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (12-18) visits Caracas (24-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (11-16) visits Lara (18-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (13-19) visits Margarita (17-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (18-13) visits Seattle (8-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (10-20) visits Navagantes (9-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Current Cardinals:
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) has played in 24 games going 29-for-93 (.312) with five doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, ten walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .377 OBP, .398 SLG, and .775 OPS.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) has made eight starts posting a 2-1 record, 4.35 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He's allowed 41 hits, 22 runs (19 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, hit two batters, and struck 33 out over 39.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 35 games going 28-for-105 (.267) with four doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, 13 runs, 15 walks, 27 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .467 SLG, and .819 OPS.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made five starts posting a 1-0 record, 3.32 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, eight earned runs, 15 walks, hit one batter, and struck 23 out over 21.2 innings.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (16-22) visits Mazatlan (11-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (18-20) visits Guasave (24-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (25-13) visits Obregon (24-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (16-22) visits Mexciali (18-20) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League


Former Cardinals:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) has played in 28 games going 41-for-110 (.373) with 14 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 30 RBIs, 24 runs, 11 walks, three hit by pitches, one sacrifice, 11 strikeouts, .655 SLG, .444 OBA, and 1.099 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) has played in 32 games going 34-for-119 (.286) with six doubles, one triple, five home runs, 28 RBIs, 25 runs, 18 walks, one sac fly, 16 strikeouts, .479 SLG, .377 OBA, and .856 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) has played in 30 games going 26-for-123 (.211) with five doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 22 runs, 12 walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, two sac flys, .276 SLG, .298 OBA, and .574 OPS.

Juan Pena (former Memphis-Xalapa) has made seven starts posting a 4-0 record, 2.06 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 12 runs (nine earned), four home runs, 19 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 35 out over 39.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (22-6-2) visits Oluta (11-18-2)
Veracruz (13-18) visits Huatusco (14-13-4)
Cuidad Mendoza (19-13) visits Cordoba (8-19)
Cuitlahuac (10-18-1) visits Acayucan (16-14-1)
Xalapa (16-14) visits Medellin (12-15-2)
Tuxpan (18-13) visits Boca Del Rio (16-14)


Dominican League


Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (g/f:4-2)
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-3)

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one sacrifice.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter, batted ninth, and walked.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-2). (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Licey beat Cibao 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Detroit signed Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Escogido) and David Kopp (former Memphis) to minor league deals: Tigers Official Site

Conor Jackson (Chicago-A) has joined Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

San Francisco signed Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) to a minor league deal: Henry Schulman Twitter

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) was named Topps Double-A All-Star: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (21-12) visits Aguilas (19-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (15-17) visits Escogido (13-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (11-21) visits Azucareros (18-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League


Current Cardinals:
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) has played in 11 games going 14-for-38 (.368) with two doubles, four RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, four walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, .419 OBP, .421 SLG, and .840 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) has played in eight games going 7-for-19 (.368) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .429 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.008 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) has played in three games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, two walks, four strikeouts, .300 OBP, .125 SLG, and .425 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 16.20 ERA, and 2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 1.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in three games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, four strikeouts, .308 OBP, .385 SLG, and .692 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) has played in nine games going 6-for-32 (.188) with two doubles, three RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, five walks, five strikeouts, .297 OBP, .250 SLG, and .547 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in ten games going 5-for-28 (.179) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, eight walks, eight strikeouts, .368 OBP, .214 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in six games going 3-for-22 (.136) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, three runs, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .269 OBP, .182 SLG, and .451 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over five innings.

Notes:
Javier Vasquez (Free Agent) is expected to make his debut with Ponce this week and Robinson Cancel (former Memphis), Jered Hoying (Texas), and Brian Anderson (Colorado)have also joined the team: Primera Hora

Santurce sent Orlando Mercado (Newark/Rockland) to Santurce and Bobby Livingston (Sugarland) and Xavier Cedeno (Houston) have joined Santurce: Primera Hora

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) and Garrett Parcell (Miami) will join Carolina this week: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Manati (5-5) visits Carolina (4-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (7-4) visits Caguas (9-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-9) visits Santurce (4-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


Current Cardinals:
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) has played in 16 games going 9-for-40 (.225) with two home runs, ten RBIs, seven runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, .375 SLG, .262 OBA, and .637 OPS.

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.

Former Cardinals:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 14 games going 20-for-52 (.385) with five doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, eight runs, four walks, 13 strikeouts, .596 SLG, .441 OBA, and 1.054 OPS.
Juan Cabrera (former GCL-Boer) played in six games going 4-for-24 (.167) with two RBIs, ten strikeouts, .167 SLG, .167 OBA, and .334 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record and 5.06 ERA.  He's allowed 26 hits, 14 runs (12 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, and struck 19 out over 21.1 innings.

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL) said he is willing to pitch for the Nicaraguan team in the Central American Games, but country is unsure about hiring Dennis Martinez (former Springfield pitching coach) as manager: El Nuevo Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Leon (7-11) visits Boer (8-10)
Granada (13-6) visits Chinandega (9-10)


Colombian League



Former Cardinals:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in two games going 3-for-6 (.500) with two doubles, five total bases, one run, one strikeout, and .833 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in seven games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two RBIs, two runs, four total bases, two walks, one sacrifice, five strikeouts, and .190 SLG.

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) has made two relief appearances posting a 6.24 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (3-5) visits Monteria (5-3)
Sincelejo (3-4) visits Cartagena (4-3)


Australian League


Current Cardinals:
Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) has played in ten games going 10-for-38 (.263) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 14 total bases, nine runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .356 OBP, .368 SLG, and .724 OPS.
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in nine games going 8-for-37 (.216) with four RBIs, eight total bases, one run, two walks, eight strikeouts, .256 OBP, .216 SLG, and .473 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in three games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, .455 OBP, .625 SLG, and 1.080 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.


World Baseball Classic


Carlos Ruiz (Philadelphia-Panama) was suspended 25 games for failed drug test: MLB Official Site

Joe Torre (former St. Louis) will manage and Gerald Perry (former St. Louis) will serve as hitting coach for Team USA: MLB Official Site


Minors News


Boston signed David Carpenter (former Palm Beach) to a minor league deal: Brownie Points

Monday, November 26, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-12

Venezuelan League


Saturday's Results:

Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:3-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.

Aragua beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, three runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in left field.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:32-23)(g/f:4-1)

Margarita beat Caracas 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Caribes beat Zulia 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:8-6)(ir-s:3-0)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.

Caracas beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and one earned run. (g/f:3-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brayan Villareal (Detroit) is expected to make his debut with Caribes on December 4th: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League


Thursday's Results:

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one double, two strikeouts, and one error.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat La Guaira 9-1

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Tiburones 11-3

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to shortstop, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one error.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Caribes beat Tampa Bay 5-4

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caimanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and two walks.

Magallanes beat Caimanes 7-3

Friday's Results:

Dail Villaneuva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out. (g/f:0-2)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 6-3

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, four walks, and struck four out. (g/f:11-1)

Aragua beat Caimanes 2-1

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Caracas beat Boston 5-3

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (DSL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Caribes beat Lara 8-2

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) entered late in the game at catcher.

Navegantes beat Zulia 4-2

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (14-16) visits Detroit (9-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (12-17) visits Aragua (23-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (17-12) visits Seattle (8-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (10-19) visits Tampa Bay (17-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (24-6) visits Margarita (17-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (13-18) visits Lara (17-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (11-15) visits Magallanes (21-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (10-17) visits Navegantes (9-20) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Saturday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Guasave beat Mochis 13-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:64-36)(g/f:5-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Mochis 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:94-51)(g/f:8-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted three double plays.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan traded Jose Carrillo (Free Agent) to Mochis for Marco Quevedo (Mexico): Mochis Official Site

Triple-A Mexican League Monterrey fired Lino Rivera (former Arkansas): El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League


Sunday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with two walks and one strikeout.

Veracruz beat Santa Rosa 5-0 in seven innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Xalapa beat San Andres 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League


Saturday's Results:

Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one intentional walk, and one sac fly.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (ir-s:1-0)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Keith Butler (Springfield-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (ir-s:2-2)

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter, batted ninth, and sacrificed.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Aguilas beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and bated seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Victor Marte (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)

Licey beat Escogido 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey fired manager Dean Treaner and pitching coach A.G. Sager on Saturday: LIDOM Official Site

Bench coach Mike Guerrero (Nashville MGR-Milwaukee Triple-A) was named manager of Licey: Licey Official Site

Fernando Abad (Houston) and Kevin Slowey (Cleveland) signed on to pitch for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Monday's Games:
Escogido (12-19) visits Estrellas (21-11) @ 8:00 PM AST
Aguilas (18-13) visits Azucareros (18-14) @ 8:30 PM AST
Licey (10-21) visits Cibao (15-16) @ 8:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League


Saturday's Results:

Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and moved to second, batting second.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and moved to third, batting fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.

Manati beat Carolina 5-4

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  4-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 10-1

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and hit one batter. (g/f:1-0)

Santurce beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Games:

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Carolina 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 7-0

Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one pickoff error.

Manati beat Ponce 4-3
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League


Saturday's Results:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Leon beat Chinandega 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, and two runs.

Chinandega beat Leon 10-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League


Saturday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 3-1

Sunday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with two doubles and one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 9-4: LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian League


Sunday's Results:

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Perth beat Sydney 4-3

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (3-7) visits Canberra (4-5) @ 7:00 PM ET
Sydney (5-5) visits Brisbane (5-4) @ 6:00 PM ET
Perth (7-3) visits Melbourne (5-5) @ 7:35 PM ET


Minors News


Jamie Romak (Memphis) re-signed with St. Louis on a minor league deal.

Ray Kruml (former Springfield) signed a minor league deal with Washington.

Matthew Young (former Memphis) signed a minor league deal with Los Angeles-N.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-12

Venezuelan League


Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-2)

Margarita beat Aragua 2-1 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out for the winning decision (2-1). (p-s:100-61)(g/f:6-4)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting seventh.  3-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andres Galarraga (former St. Louis) threw out the firstpitch of the Magallanes-Lara game: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (21-15) visits La Guaira (15-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (13-22) visits Lara (17-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (21-17) visits Margarita (14-18) @ 6:00 PM VST
Zulia (22-13) visits Caribes (18-17) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Guasave beat Mochis 8-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out. (p-s:62-39)(g/f:2-1)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 6-5 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dan Serafini (former Memphis) makes his debut start for Hermosillo on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (22-14) visits Mochis (16-20) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (22-14) visits Mazatlan (11-25) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (15-21) visits Hermosillo (17-19) @ 7:00 PM MST
Culiacan (23-13) visits Mexicali (18-18) @ 6:00 PM PT


Veracruz League


Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Santa Rosa beat Veracruz 8-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Xalapa beat San Andres 8-5
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two intentional walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 1-0 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in  left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:7-2)
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Cordero (Houston) plans to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (14-15) visits Licey (9-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (18-12) visits Aguilas (16-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-17) visits Estrellas (19-11) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League


Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and two walks.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Caguas beat Santurce 10-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Martin Maldonado (Milwaukee) takes over for Jarret Martin (Los Angeles) on the Mayaguez roster: Primera Hora

Jose Julio Ruiz (Fort Worth) takes over for Brandon Snyder (Texas) on the Ponce roster: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (7-3) visits Mayaguez (5-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Manati (3-4) visits Carolina (4-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (3-7) visits Santurce (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) gave a homer and earned the loss as Granada bear Boer 9-6: La Prensa

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) collected a hit as Leon beat Chinandega 4-2: El Nuevo Diario


Australian League


C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 5-2 in game one of doubleheader
MLB Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-9)

Perth beat Sydney 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (6-3) visits Sydney (5-4) @ 12:30 PM ET
Melbourne (4-5) visits Canberra (4-4) @ 1:00 PM ET