Sunday, February 9, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-2020: Caribbean Series Final Stats

Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck nine out for the losing decision (1-1).

Zelaya Central beat Dantos 9-4

Sunday's Games (@10:00 AM):
Madriz (0-5) visits Jinotega (3-2)
Boer (4-1) visits Esteli (4-1)
Nuevo Segovia (4-1) visits Matagalpa (0-5)
Zelaya Central (3-2) visits Dantos (4-1) @ 11:00 AM
Chontales (2-3) visits Boaco (0-5)
Rio San Juan (1-4) visits Costa Caribe (5-0)
Rivas (2-3) visits Chinandega (3-2)
Masaya (2-3) visits Carazo (4-1)
Leon (1-4) visits Granada (3-2)


Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .286 SLG, and .536 OPS.

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and two saves.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.93 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) president is open to an idea of unification of both then LMB and LMP into a premier league: XEU Deportes

Angel Echevarria (former Manati) died on Friday: Primera Hora

Norge Carlos Vera (Santiago) signed with Chicago-A: Pelota Cubana Blog

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) will miss six-eight months due to injury suffered in LIDOM and required surgery: Alex Pavlovic Twitter
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Saturday, February 8, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-2020: Shane Robinson Singles, Hits A Two Run Homer, & Was Named ABLCS MVP; Mikey Reynolds Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker & Edgard Montiel Each Hit Solo Home Runs

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 6-2
ABL Official Site Post Game
Melbourne sweeps championship in two games

 Notes:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) was named ABLCS MVP: Melbourne Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Esteli beat Boer 7-1

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Madriz (0-4) visits Jinotega (2-2)
Boer (3-1) visits Esteli (4-0)
Nueva Segovia (3-1) visits Matagalpa (0-4)
Zelaya Central (2-2) visits Dantos (4-0)
Chontales (1-3) visits Boaco (0-4)
Rio San Juan (1-3) visits Costa Caribe (4-0)
Rivas (2-2) visits Chinandega (2-2)
Masaya (2-2) visits Carazo (3-1)
Leon (1-3) visits Granada (2-2)


Caribbean Series Championship:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Azucareros beat Lara 9-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan (LMP) will host the 2021 Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Yucatan (LMB) signed Jorge Martinez (Durango-Azucareros) for the 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Parade is scheduled for Sunday to celebrate Azucareros' win: Azucareros Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says this is the best team he has managed in his life: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Caribbean Series will return to Puerto Rico in 2025: Primera Hora

Attendance for the 2020 Caribbean Series surpassed the last time it was held in Puerto Rico, in 2015: El Vocero

Juan Francisco Puello Herrera addressed the Cuban situation for what he says is the last time: El Vocero
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Friday, February 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-2020: St. Louis Claimed Ricardo Sanchez Off Waivers; Mikey Reynolds & Shane Robinson Each Collect Three Singles & One RBI; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-3

Saturday's Game:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games (@6:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-2) visits Madriz (0-3)
Esteli (3-0) visits Boer (3-0)
Matagalpa (0-3) visits Nueva Segovia (2-1)
Dantos (3-0) visits Zelaya Central (2-1)
Boaco (0-3) visits Chontales (0-3)
Rio San Juan (1-2) visits Costa Caribe (3-0)
Chinandega (2-1) visits Rivas (1-2)
Carazo (2-1) visits Masaya (2-1)
Granada (1-2) visits Leon (1-2)


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Culiacan 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Puebla (LMB) released Juan Pena (former Tennessee): MiLB Official Site

St. Louis claimed Ricardo Sanchez (Magallanes) off waivers from Seattle, pitched for the LVBP's Magallanes during 2018-19 season.  Magallanes had the best regular season record but was eliminated in semifinals that season: El Emergente

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says his team is ready for Lara: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was named manager of the Caribbean Series All-Star team: Listin Diario

LBPN published letter on Caribbean Series not allowing them in: Primera Hora

Questions are being asked whether Cartagena will participate in the 2020-21 LPBC season: El Universal

LPBC will look to improve their talent next season in order to compete in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Friday's Championship Game:
Lara (5-1) visits Azucareros (5-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Luis Mateo (former Memphis), Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout), and Juan Caballero (former Johnson City) were invited to camp for the Puerto Rican team, managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): Primera Hora
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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-2020: Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Bob Thurman & Armando Rios To Be Inducted Into Caribbean Series Hall Of Fame; Ivan Herrera Could Play In World Baseball Classic

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Adeliade (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0)


Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-16)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Chiriqui 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:78-45)(g/f:3-3)

Azucareros beat Santurce 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba will not be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Bob Thurman (former Omaha) and Armando Rios (former Memphis) will be inducted into the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Listin Diario

Colombia would like to host the 2022 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

Reporter was fired in Cuba for questioning the commissioner: Diario de Cuba

Norge Carlos Vera (Santiago) threw for 15 organizations on Wednesday in Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (4-1) visits Lara (4-1) @ 1:30 PM
Santurce (2-3) visits Azucareros (4-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic:

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Springfield) could play for Panama: MLB Panama Twitter
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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-2020: Cesar Valera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings; Pedro Echemendia Retires One Batter & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base

Caribbean Series:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Lara 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:65-39)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Monteria 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) spoke before the start on Tuesday: LBPRC Official Site

The Confederation is considering starting the series in January: Primera Hora

Stomach virus is in the Culiacan clubhouse: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) hit a goal by leading Azucareros to semifinals: El Vocero

LBPN fired off a letter and demand that they be reimbursed for paying fees to enter the Caribbean Series and were denied: La Prensa

Cuba questioned whether they would be invited to the 2021 Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Chiriqui (1-3) @ 9:00 AM
Monteria (0-4) visits Culiacan (3-1) @ 1:30 PM
Azucareros (3-1) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:00 PM
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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-2020: Wilfredo Pereira Held Two Inherited Runners On Base While Pitching Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Desi Relaford Comes Out Of Retirement

Caribbean Series:

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:0-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Chiriqui 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Santurce 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama and Colombia are confirmed for the 2021 Caribbean Series in Mexico, Cuba along with Panama and Colombia will be considered for perminant spots: MLB Official Site

Licey will begin the process of searching for a manager for next season: El Caribe

Dominican Republic put in a request to host the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Sports Games: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-2) visits Azucareros (2-1) @ 9:00 AM
Culiacan (2-1) visits Lara (3-0) @ 1:30 PM
Monteria (0-3) visits Santurce (1-2) @ 7:00 PM


French League:

Notes:
Desi Relaford (former Memphis) has come out of playing retirement and signed with Montpellier: Mister Baseball
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Monday, February 3, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-2020: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Boer beat Matagalpa 9-4

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarruena (Matanzas) will travel with Cuban team to play in series against Nicaragua: Nicaraguan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:55-35)(g/f:7-3)
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:7-2)

Chiriqui beat Monteria 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Azucareros 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 9:00 AM
Azucareros (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2) @ 1:00 PM
Santurce (1-1) visits Lara (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will pitch for the Dominican Republic: Azucareros Official Site
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Sunday, February 2, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-2020: Carlos Baerga & Juan Gonzalez Honored Along With Puerto Rican Dream Team; Harold Arauz Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.

Adelaide beat Canberra 6-3
Adelaide wins the series two games to one

Championship begins on Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Matagalpa 3-2

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-0).

Dantos beat Chontales 9-7

Sunday's Games (@ 10:00 AM):
Jinotega (1-1) visits Nueva Segovia (1-1)
Matagalpa (0-2) visits Boer (2-0)
Esteli (2-0) visits Madriz (0-2)
Rio San Juan (1-1) visits Zelaya Central (1-1)
Boaco (0-2) visits Cosat Caribe (2-0)
Chinandega (1-1) visits Leon (1-1)
Granada (1-1) visits Masaya (1-1)
Carazo (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2)
Dantos (2-0) visits Chontales (0-2) @ 11:00 AM


Caribbean Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Colombia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Monteria 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:87-52)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Chiriqui 4-3 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Before the Santurce and Chiriqui game, the 1995 Puerto Rican Dream Team was honored, which included Carlos Baerga (former MiLB signing) and Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): MLB Official Site and El Nueva Dia

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) commented on the firing of Alex Cora (former MiLB signing): Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was greeted by the Puerto Rican fans: Primera Hora

New rules were introduced in the series that are currently being used in the MLB with intentional walk, limits on visits to mound, and runner on second base in extras: Primera Hora

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) will get the start on Sunday: Pelota Cubana Blog

Sunday's Games:
Monteria (0-1) visits Chiriqui (0-1) @ 9:00 AM
Santurce (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 2:30 PM
Lara (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 8:00 PM
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Saturday, February 1, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-2020: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles & Walks Twice; Luis Urueta Candidate For Boston MGR Job

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Melbourne beat Auckland 6-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with two sacrifices.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Canberra 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (2-0) visits Auckland (0-2)
Canberra (1-1) visits Adelaide (1-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.

Boer beat Matagalpa 17-3

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-0) visits Nueva Segovia (0-1)
Matagalpa (0-1) visits Boer (1-0)
Esteli (1-0) visits Madriz (0-1)
Dantos (1-0) visits Chontales (0-1)
Rio San Juan (1-0) visits Zelaya Central (0-1)
Boaco (0-1) visits Costa Caribe (1-0)
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-1)
Granada (0-1) visits Masaya (1-0)
Carazo (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1)


Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is a candidate to be interviewed for the Boston manager job: Listin Diario and El Heraldo

No political protests are permitted in the stadium: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) waits for the call to manage in the MLB: Primera Hora

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) gets the call to open the series for Panama: Panama America

Saturday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
Culiacan (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 14:30 PM
Chiriqui (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 8:00 PM
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