Sunday, November 30, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-14: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Four & Allows One Hit Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Shutout For The Win; Shaun Garceau Strikes Out Seven Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Venezuelan League Announces 2014-15 All-Stars



Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Caribes 1-0

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 7-4

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-6

Notes:
Chris Leroux (New York-A free agent) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua), Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes), Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita), and Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) were named to the 2014-15 LVBP All-Star team: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) has not ruled out pitching for Magallanes: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (30-13) visits La Guaira (15-26) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (22-20) visits Zulia (27-14) @ 4:00 PM VST
Magallanes (21-20) visits Margarita (14-28) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (19-25) visits Lara (21-23) 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .526 OBP, and 533 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 27 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with five doubles, eight RBIs, 35 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, four stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .402 OBP, and .407 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 19 games going 19-for-58 (.328) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 27 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .429 OBP, and .466 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 25 games going 15-for-64 (.234) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .239 OBP, and .328 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 25 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with two doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 27 total bases, eight walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .280 OBP, and .300 SLG.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, ten walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck nine out over 11.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made ten appearances (six starts) posting a 2-1 record and 1.26 ERA.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 29 out over 35.2 innings.
Javier Avedano (former Batavia-Aragua) has made seven starts posting a 1-0 record and 1.65 ERA.  He's allowed 19 hits, ten runs (five earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit two batters, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 27.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guiara) has made five starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.25 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, eight runs (five earned), three walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 20 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record and 3.18 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 5.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 5.75 ERA.  He's allowed 21 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), one home run, 17 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 26 out over 20.1 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 10.12 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.

No Games Until Monday


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:1-0)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:86-59)(g/f:7-4)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcelo Martinez, Jesus Meza were named Pitcher, Player of the Week in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (4-4) visits Jalisco (5-3) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mexicali (5-3) visits Mazatlan (3-5) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-5) visits Hermosillo (5-3) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (3-5) visits Navojoa (4-4) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).

Licey beat Azucareros 8-5

Notes:
The Dominican League has given the go to play games at Cibaenas' stadium after fire damage was repaired: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (15-16) visits Estrellas (21-11) @5:00 PM AST
Licay (14-19) visits Cibaenas (20-13) @ 5:00 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is scheduled to start
Azucareros (17-16) visits Escogido (10-22) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, no runs, four walks, struck two out  (g/f:8-4)

Boer beat San Fernando 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (4-16) visits Rivas (11-8) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (12-7) visits Boer (11-7) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 12-2

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Perth leads Sydney 2-0, suspended after seven innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:9-11)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-fro-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters,  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Caguas beat Carolina 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (13-8) visits Mayaguez (13-7) @ 4:15 PM AST
San Juan (5-14) visits Santurce (10-10) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) helped to extend the scoring as Sincelejo beat Monteria 8-2: El Meridiano


Japan & Korea Baseball

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) and Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Orix) were left off the reserve list and can become free agents: Yakyubaka

Rundown of the top free agents in the KBO: Korea Joongang Daily

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-14: Jose Godoy Collects One Single, Two Doubles, Two Walks, & Six RBIs; Jose Garcia Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Jamie Romak Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run



Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (6).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 7-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the 13th and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits one unearned run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-2).(g/f:3-0)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started art second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-6 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Margarita beat Lara 4-3 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Subero was named replacement for manager Luis Sojo, who was fired: Aragua Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has been moved into the closer role from set-up man: El Emergente

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) continues to workout in the U.S. to prepare as a pitcher for Magallanes: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (30-12) visits La Guaira (14-26) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (19-24) visits Lara (20-23) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-20) visits Zulia (27-13) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (21-19) visits Margarita (13-28) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with three runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, and committed one error.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, six RBIs, one run, and two walks.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.

Caribes beat Aragua 15-11

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat La Guaira 11-1

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (12-28) visits Margarita (15-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:4-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Mochis 13-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:6-3)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Toronto showed some interest in Aguascalientes players after special workout: MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (4-3) visits Jalisco (4-3) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (4-3) visits Mazatlan (3-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-4) visits Hermosillo (4-3) @ 7:00 PM MST
Obregon (3-4) visits Navojoa (3-4) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and allowed three stolen bases.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in three double plays.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1)  (g/f:7-2)

Estrellas beat Escogido 8-5

Notes:
Dominican League will check out the Cibaenas stadium and see the progress being made since the fire: LIDOM Official Site

Brian Burgamy (New York-N) has signed on to play with Azucaeros: Azucareros Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (19-13) visits Estrellas (21-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (13-19) visits Azucareros (17-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-3 in 12 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two RBIs and one sac fly.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

San Fernando beat Boer 7-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (12-6) visits Rivas (10-8) @4:00 PM
San Fernando (4-15) visits Boer (10-7) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

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

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (8-7) visits Canberra (8-7) @ 12:00 PM AET
Perth (6-9) visits Sydney (11-8) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (4-11) visits Brisbane (12-7) @ 1:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one hit by pitch.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Santurce general manager has been suspended until December 31, 2014: LBPRC Official Site

Rusney Castillo (Boston) has joined Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (9-10) visits Mayaguez (13-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (9-10) visits Caguas (12-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
16-year old shortstop Samir Caraballo has tried out for Toronto, Texas, Cleveland, Kansas City, New York-A, Oakland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Houston, and Tampa Bay: El Universal


Cuban League

Softball player Javier Caballero was one of a handful of Cubans that escaped while the country participated in the Central American & Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional League

Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) had surgery and should take three month for recovery: Yakyubaka

Orix is interested in Korean Hyeon-Jong Yang, after Kia turned down a MLB bid: Yakyubaka

Rakuten is planning to release Andruw Jones and Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis), but could re-sign later, and are interested in Wily Mo Pena (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) said he could continue on as a pitcher and hitter if called upon by the MLB, but would lean towards throwing if necessary: Yakyubaka

Friday, November 28, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-14: Cesar Valera Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Five Over Two Scoreless Innings; Anthony Garcia Leads Puerto Rico In RBIs, Total Bases, SLG, OPS, & Tied For Lead In Home Runs



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:17-9)

Caracas beat Aragua 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) received stitches after taking a ball in the face while sliding into third base: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Lara (20-22) visits Margarita (12-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (29-12) visits Caracas (19-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guiaira (13-26) visits Magallanes (21-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-19) visits Zulia (26-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and committed one error.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-6

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck five out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 4-3

Friday's Games:
Lara (24-11) visits Zulia (12-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (20-13) visits La Guaira (24-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (10-24) visits Aragua (20-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-29) visits Seattle (21-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (11-23) visits Philadelphia (15-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (24-12) visits Detroit (18-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (15-18) visits Magallanes (21-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (19-17) visits Boston (15-20) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)

Navojoa beat Culiacan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Toronto scouts took in special workout of Aguascalientes players: MiLB Official Site

Daniel Muno (New York-N) has signed on to play for Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mochis (4-2) visits Jalisco (3-3) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (2-4) visits Hermosillo (4-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-4) visits Navojoa (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (3-3) visits Mazatlan (3-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Notes:
Nate Baker (Pittsburgh) and Matt Hoffman (Philadelphia) have signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaneas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-13) visits Cibao (15-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-21) visits Licey (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-14) visits Estrellas (20-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (10-6) visits San Fernando (3-15) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-8) visits Chinandega (12-5) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-14)(g/f:1-0)

Perth beat Sydney 6-2
Perth Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and two sac flies.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 9-0
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chin-Hui Tsao (Retired) has signed on to pitch for Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne visits Brisbane for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Perth visits Sydney @ 6:00 PM AET
Adelaide visits Canberra @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 13 games going 15-for-46 (.326) with five doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .426 OBP, .500 SLG, and .926 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 19 games going 19-for-62 (.306) with four doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, 12 walks, 14 strikeouts, .429 OBP, .597 SLG, and 1.025 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 16 games going 17-for-57 (.298) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .355 OBP, .404 SLG, and .758 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 17 games going 16-for-56 (.286) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, nine strikeouts, .429 OBP, .554 SLG, and .982 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 18 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with three doubles, three RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .313 OBP, .311 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 19 games going 10-for-64 (.156) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 22 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .289 OBP, .203 SLG, and .493 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, five unearned runs, two walks, hit three batters, and struck nine out over 17.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.93 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over ten innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over seven innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 4.76 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 15 earned runs, one home run, two walks, and stuck 12 out over 28.1 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck seven out over seven innings.

Notes:
The general manager for Santurce was attcked for a second time this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (11-8) visits Carolina (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (12-6) visits San Juan (5-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Leandro Castro triples and drove in three runs in Colombian Developmental League play: El Universal


Nippon Professional Baseball

Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) is currently training to be in shape for a full season in the MLB; Orix, Hanshin, and Yokohama are still interested in Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Rakuten may part ways with Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis); Orix has parted was with Wily Mo Pena; Hanshin looks to bring back Randy Messenger, Seung-Hwan Oh, Matt Murton, and Mauro Gomez; Yokohama will begin negotiations for Yulieski Gourriel and possibly his brother: Yakyubaka

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-27-14: Xavier Scruggs Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Breyvic Valera Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Ronald Castillo Collects One RBI



Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple and one walk.

Lara beat Margarita 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caracas 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) is third in voting at second base, Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) is first at shortstop, and Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallaes) is first at designated hitter for the 2014 LVBP All-Star game: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Lara (19-22) visits Margarita (12-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (29-11) visits Magallanes (20-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-18) visits Caracas (18-23) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Zulia beat Caribes 4-3

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and committed one error.

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one run.

Caracas beat Margarita 6-1

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (21-13) visits Caribes (9-24) 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (24-10) visits Aragua (19-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (21-12) visits Tampa Bay (10-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (15-21) visits Cardenales (18-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (18-16) visits Boston (14-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (23-12) visits Navegantes (6-28) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed four hits, three runs (one earned), and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (2-1).  (p-s:17-15)

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:84-49)(g/f:5-3)

Obregon beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christan (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one run, one walk, and two sacrifices.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Canez pitched seven innings for the win in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Officiak Site

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (2-3) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (4-1) visits Mexicali (2-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Cibao 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Escogido 9-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-1).  (g/f:3-6)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Boer beat Rivas 8-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 7-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (11-5) visits Rivas (9-8)
San Fernando (3-14) visits Boer (10-6)


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (7-6) visits Canberra (7-6) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (5-8) visits Sydney (10-7) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (4-8) visits Brisbane (9-7) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with oen double and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Jaun) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-1)

San Juan beat Carolina 8-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) drove in one run in the first inning as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 8-7: El Meridiano


Nippon Professional Baseball

Softbank could hold press conference for Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N free agent) signing next month, Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent) is narrowing down his teams, Yokohama will try to re-sign Cuban Yulieski Gourriel, Orix expects not to re-sign Wily Mo Pena, Chiba Lotte will try to re-sign Andruw Jones of they don't retain Alfredo Despaigne: Yakyubaka

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-14: Anthony Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; Lou Montanez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters For The Save



Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (5).  (g/f:0-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (10).  (g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Maloney (Somerset) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) was added to the big league club roster: Aragua Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) will begin serving his five-game suspension and Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) was activated: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (18-22) visits Margarita (12-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (28-11) visits Zulia (26-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (18-22) visits Aragua (20-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (12-26) visits La Guaira (13-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk.

Zulia and Aragua tied 2-2 after 11 innings

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, six runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-7

Jose Godoy (Johsnon City-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk and committed one error.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (ir-s:3-3)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Caracas beat Caribes 10-5

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (9-23) visits Zulia (11-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Lara (23-11) visits La Guaira (24-9) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (18-16) visits Seattle (20-12) @11:00 AM VST
Boston (14-19) visits Philadelphia (14-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-27) visits Detroit (17-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (19-13) visits Magallanes (20-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (10-22) visits Caimanes (22-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (15-17) visits Caracas (19-13) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:5-5)

Jalisco beat Obregon 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (1-3) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-1) visits Mexicali (2-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-2)

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) was named best player at third base in NPB: Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (15-14) visits Licey (11-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-20) visits Estrellas (19-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-13) visits Cibaenas (17-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat San Fernando 10-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (9-6) visits San Fernando (3-13)
Rivas (9-7) visits Chinandega (10-5)


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (7-5) visits Canberra (6-6) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (5-7) visits Sydney (9-7) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the tenth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-3 in 11 innings

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 12-2
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) says he is 100% recovered from surgery for bone spurs: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (9-9) visits Caguas (10-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (4-13) visits Carolina (9-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) hit a grand slam in the second as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 9-5: El Universal

David Lozano went 3-for-3 with one double, one triple, five RBIs, and scored three runs in the Colombian Development Tournament: El Universal

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (4-10) visits Barranquilla (9-5)
Sincelejo (8-5) visits Cartagena (6-7)


Japan & Korea Baseball

Hanshin, Chunichi, Softbank, Rakuten, Yokohama, Orix, and Yomiuri have some degree of interest in signing Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent), but posting options very with all: Yakyubaka

Choi Jeong signed a four-year deal worth $7.7 million with SK: Joongang Daily

Kia rejected the bid for Yang Hyeon-Jong: Yonhap News Agency

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-25-14: Ruben Gotay Doubles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Cesar Izturis Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Daniel McCutchen Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started in second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one walk.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Lara beat La Guaira 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one double, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (China free agent) is expected to join Aragua on Saturday: Lider

Delwyn Young (Sugar Land) has signed on to play for Lara: El Universal

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (27-11) visits Zulia (26-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (20-17) visits Magallanes (18-18) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Lara beat Caribes 3-2

Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Navegantes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Navegantes beat Cardenales 1-0

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in centerfield, bating ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-1

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (18-13) visits Caribes (9-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 8:30 AM VST
Zulia (11-17) visits Aragua (19-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-26) visits Tampa Bay (9-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (16-16) visits Philadelphia (14-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (24-8) visits Magallanes (19-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (21-12) visits Cardenales (18-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (20-11) visits Boston (13-19) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (1-2) visits Culiacan (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-1) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) has played in four games goign 1-for-2 (.500) with two RBIs, one total bases, one walk.500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 29 games going 33-for-117 (.282) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 43 total bases, 22 runs, ten walks, eight stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .341 OBP, .368 SLG, and .709 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 16 games going 13-for-52 (.250) with two doubles, three RBIs, 15 total bases, three runs, 11 strikeouts, .264 OBP, .288 SLG, and .553 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) has played in 25 games going 23-for-95 (242) with six doubles, five home runs, 16 RBIs, 44 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, .336 OBP, .463 SLG, and .800 OPS.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made one relief appearance posting 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit and no runs over 0.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made five starts posting a 3-0 record, 1;36 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, and one complete game.  He's allowed 16 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 27 out over 33 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made six starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 0.89 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 29.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out over two innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made five starts posting a 2-1 record, 5.26 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 16 runs (15 earned), three home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 25.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Liey) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.94 ERA, 2.29 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, three earned runs, four walks, and struck eight out over 5.2 innings.

Notes:
Zach Jackson (Washington free agent) and Robert Carson (Los Angeles) have signed on to play for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (16-13) visits Licey (11-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (19-10) visits Cibao (15-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-19) visits Azucareros (16-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, six earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:5-6)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the save (3).  (g/f:0-2)

Carolina beat Santurce 7-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and moved to third, batting second.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 8-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (10-7) visits Santurce (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (9-7) visits Mayaguez (11-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League (December 1, 2014)

Notes:
Karim Garcia (Quintana Roo) will play with Chiapas: LIV Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent) will have right elbow surgery: Sponichi

Hanshin has made the best offer to Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent); Yomiuri would like to have Leslie Anderson, Frederich Cepeda, and Hector Mendoza return next season; Chiba Lotta would like Alfredo Despaigne to return next season; Softbank may be close to an agreement with Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N free agent): Yakyubaka

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) is in contract extension negotiations with Nippon Ham: Yakyubaka

Monday, November 24, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-14: Jose Martinez Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Christian Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Brian Broderick & Jorge Sosa Each Pitch One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Hold One Inherited Runner On Base For The Save



Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Zulia beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection) threw a bullpen session for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Jamie Romak (former Memphis) will be with La Guaira until the end of the week: El Emergente

Monday's Games:
Lara (17-22) visits La Guaira (13-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (17-18) visits Aragua (20-16) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Games:
Magallanes (19-12) visits Zulia (10-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (15-16) visits La Guaira (23-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (14-19) visits Seattle (19-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (9-21) visits Lara (22-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (9-21) visits Detroit (15-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (12-19) visits Caimanes (21-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (19-12) visits Caracas (17-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (18-14) visits Navegantes (5-26) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Obregon 16-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 9-2 in game one of doubleheader

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (13).  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck four out.  (p-s:68-46)(g/f:3-2)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (6).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (2-1) visits Mochis (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hunter Morris (Milwaukee) has signed on to play for Licey: LIDOM Official Site

The Dominican Prospect League announced it's second tournament of the season: DPL Official Site

Monday's Game:
Cibao (15-13) visits Estrellas (18-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 14 games going 16-for-54 (.296) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, ten RBIs, 35 total bases, eight runs, two walks, 16 strikeouts, .316 OBP, .648 SLG, and .964 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.50 ERA, and 2.17 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck seven out over six innings.


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four unearned runs, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-4)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montantez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Santurce (8-8) visits Carolina (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (10-6) visits San Juan (4-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Japan & Korea Baseball

Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) has decided against posting for the MLB: Yakyubaka

Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N free agent) may be close to a four-year deal with Softbank: Yakyubaka

Kia and Hyeon-Jong Yang can not come to terms on accepting an MLB bid: Yonhap Hews

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-14: Ronny Cedeno & Eugenio Velez Each Collect Three Singles & Two RBIs; C.J. Beatty Hits A Two-Run Homer; Cesar Izturis Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs



Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs.

Magallanes beat Zulia 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one sacrifice.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and on throwing error.

Lara beat Aragua 13-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one intentional walk.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (7).  (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Margarita 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Margarita will activate Breyvic Valera (Springfield) for the next week: Margarita Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Lara (16-22) visits Caracas (18-21) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (11-26) visits Caribes (27-10) @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (25-11) visits Magallanes (17-17) @ 5:30 PM VST
La Guiara (13-23) visits Aragua (19-16) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in two games going 4-for-8 (.500) with one double, one triple, one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, .500 OBP, and 1.250 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 25 games going 27-for-79 (.342) with five doubles, eight RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, two sac flies, one sacrifice, four stolen bases, 15 strikeouts,grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .386 OBP, and .405 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 15 games going 14-for-44 (.318) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 19 total bases, seven runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .434 OBP, and 432 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 21 games going 16-for-72 (.222) with one double, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, six walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 16 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .288 OBP, and .319 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 22 games going 12-for-57 (.211) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .217 OBP, and .316 SLG.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, nine walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out out over 11.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made four starts posting a 0-0 record and 0.56 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 16 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made nine appearances (six starts) posting a 2-1 record and 1.34 ERA.  He's allowed 28 hits, 13 runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 24 out over 33.2 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) has made six starts posting a 1-0 record and 1.64 ERA.  He's allowed 14 hits, eight runs (four earned), one home run, 11 walks, hit two batters, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 22 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made five relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 1.86 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 9.2 innings.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 0-2 record and 2.17 ERA.  He's allowed 26 hits, seven earned runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 29 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck three out over two innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 6.27 ERA.  He's allowed 17 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 24 out over 18.2 innings.


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 2-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs,  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (13-22) visits Navojoa (11-24) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (21-13) visits Mochis (19-16) @ 3:30 PM MT
Jalisco (21-14) visits Mexicali (19-16) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (19-16) visits Mazatlan (16-18) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Escogido 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (16-12) visits Licey (10-18) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (9-19) visits Azucareros (16-12) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Adelaide 7-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 10-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

All games for Saturday were postponed due to rain: LBPRC Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (8-7) visits Caguas (9-7) @ 4:15 PM AST
San Juan (4-11) visits Mayaguez (9-6) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) struck one out and kept the next two batters from reaching base in the sixth as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 10-9: El Meridiano


Nippon Professional Baseball

Softbank, Hanshin, Chunichi, and Orix are all in the process of negotiating with Chihiro Kaneko (Orix): Yakyubaka

Hanshin may add on a fourth year to the package to bring in Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent): Yakyubaka