Monday, January 28, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-13

Venezuelan League Championship


Friday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)


Saturday's Results:

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-2)


No Game Scheduled For Sunday

Monday's Game:
Magallanes (2-2) visits Lara (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship


Friday's Results:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.


Saturday's Results:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Mexicali 16-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Obregon swept Mexicali in the four-game championship series and is headed to the Caribbean Series.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo/Caribes) will join Obregon for the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Edward Rogers (Bridgeport-Estrellas) signed with Campache (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site


Veracruz League Championship


Friday's Results:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run. and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Santa Rosa beat San Andres 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 10-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks and grounded into one double play.

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

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 7-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Andres took the series over Santa Rosa four games to one and will represent the Veracruz League in the Latin American Series.


Dominican League


Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) and Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) are on the Escogido active roster for the Caribbean Series: LIDOM Official Site

The Dominican League showcased the jerseys that will be worn for the Caribbean Series: Escogido Official Site

Los Angeles signed left-handed hitting shortstop Carlos Aquino: DPL Official Site

St. Louis signed catcher Dionauris Pena, Minnesota signed right-handed pitcher Roberto Cabrera, New York-N signed right-handed pitcher Gregory Estvez and right-handed hitting outfielder Miguel Rodriguez, and Seattle signed Anthony Dominguez: DPL Official Site

Manny Ramirez (Oakland Free Agent-Aguilas) has not received an offers from major league teams: Listin Diario


Puerto Rican League Championship


Friday's Results:
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 13-3
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Caguas took the championship series over Mayaguez four games to two and will head to Hermosillo, Mexico for the Caribbean Series.

Alexander Woodson (Guayama) was suspended for one year from the Double A League for refusing to play with Guayama over pay issues: Primera Hora

Puerto Rico unveiled their jerseys for the Caribbean Series: Primera Hora


Nicaraguan League Championship


Friday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Granada beat Chinandega 2-1 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Granada beat Chinandega 9-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship


Friday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3

Saturday's Results:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 3-2


Australian League


Saturday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.


Sunday's Results:
Brisbane (23-22) @ Sydney (26-19) was postponed: Sydney Official Site Announcement


World Baseball Classic


Javier Vazquez (Miami Free Agent-Ponce/Caguas) will have surgery and pass on the WBC: El Nuevo Dia

Bryce Harper (Washington) turned down Team USA: Dan Kolko Twitter


Japan League


Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohoma) says he can set-up or close: Yakyubaka

Eddy Rivera (former DSL) arrived in Japan and will pitch for Chunichi.  He says he could not make it to the U.S. because he could not get a visa: Yakyubaka

Rakuten announced the signing of Edgar Lara (former Palm Beach): Yakyubaka


European League


Baltimore signed 10-year old left-handed pitcher Jan Novak (Kotlarka Prague-Czech): Mister Baseball


Current Cardinals


Barret Browning (St. Louis) was designated for an assignment to clear room for Ronny Cedeno (Aragua): Jenifer Langosh Twitter

16 players received non-roster invites to spring camp: St. Louis Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) ranks number one on top outfield prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Matt Adams (Memphis) ranks number two on top first base prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Shelby Miller (St. Louis) ranks number nine on top right-handed pitcher prospects: MLB Official Site

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) ranks number two on the top second base prospects: MLB Official Site


Former Cardinals


San Diego and Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) avoided arbitration: O'Connell Sports Twitter

Ron Mahay (former Memphis) has retired and looking to be a coach or manager: Boston Globe

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis) may not be ready for spring training: Tom Haudricourt Twitter

Los Angeles has reached out to Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): Dylan Hernandez Twitter


Independent League


The American West Baseball league will bring a team to New Mexico: AWBL Official Site

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