Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-12

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, five walks, and struck two out. (g/f:6-6)

Margarita beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3). (g/f:1-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one hit by pitch.
Deryk Hooker (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:4-0)

Lara beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Omar Infante (Detroit) could play with Caribes: Lider

Friday's Games:
Margarita (23-31) visits Caribes (29-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (30-26) visits La Guaira (27-30) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (32-25) visits Magallanes (33-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-34) visits Zulia (30-27) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and threw out two of three base runners.

Mazaltan beat Obregon 1-0 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 11-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (29-29) visits Navojoa (27-32) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (30-29) visits Mochis (21-37) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (37-21) visits Mazatlan (23-35) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (33-25) visits Guasave (33-25) @ 7:30 PM MT

Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Cordoba beat Xalapa 3-0

Dominican League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:

Cibao fired manager Hector De La Cruz and named Bobby Castillo replacement: LIDOM Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) will wear the number "0" for Chunichi (Japan League): Yakyubaka


Friday's Games:
Estrellas (30-19) visits Azucareros (22-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (22-27) visits Aguilas (31-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (21-28) visits Escogido (21-28) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 10-7 in game one of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-2 in game two of doubleheader

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Caguas beat Ponce 3-1

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one intentional walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Manati 7-6

Notes:
Derek Blacksher (Wichita) will be taking over for Mark Cohoon (New York-N) on the Caguas roster: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Santurce (17-14) visits Mayaguez (17-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (15-17) visits Manati (15-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (11-21) visits Caguas (19-13) @ 7:15 PM AST

Panama League

Raniel Rosario (Springfield Free Agent-Panama) started in the outfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chiriqui beat Panama 8-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Hector Salazar (DSL-Herrera) entered in the fifth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.

Cocle beat Herrera 8-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-2) visits Panama (2-1)
Herrera (1-2) visits Cocle (2-1)

Australian League

Friday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Canberra beat Brisbane 8-4

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two walks and picked two runners off, threw one runner out, and allowed one stolen base.

Melbourne beat Sydney 1-0
Melbourne Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) was placed on the inactive list for this weekend: Perth Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Perth (15-8) visits Adelaide (10-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM CT
Sydney (12-12) visits Melbourne (8-16) @ 5:05 PM ET
Brisbane (11-12) visits Canberra (14-9) @ 7:00 PM ET

Former Cardinals

New York-N has interest in Coco Crisp (former New Haven): Ken Davidoff Twitter

Current Cardinals

Vance Albitz (Springfield) is creating Gloves 4 Troops, which sends baseball gloves to soldiers overseas: MLB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-15-12

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Zulia 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Zulia beat Margarita 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one innings.  He allowed three hits and three runs (two earned). (p-s:23-11)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (p-s:29-18)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Deryk Hooker (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks. (ir-s:3-2)
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 4-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) has to return home for a family emergency: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (27-24) visits La Guaira (25-26) @ 1:00 PM VST - Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Caribes
Lara (26-26) visits Aragua (20-30) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (27-25) visits Margarita (21-27) @ 6:00 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caimanes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (g/f:0-3)

Tampa Bay beat Caimanes 7-5

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one error.

Magallanes beat Caribes 4-1

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Lara beat Caracas 10-1

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Anthony Ferrara (Palm Beach-Mochis) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out. (p-s:72-42)(g/f:4-1)

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game (features pic of Ferrara)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two walks and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Mexicali beat Obregon 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (24-30) visits Mochis (20-33) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (34-19) visits Hermosillo (27-27) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (19-35) visits Guasave (32-21) @ 7:00 PM MT
Obregon (31-22) visits Mexicali (27-26) @ 6:00 PM PT

Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Palm beach-San Andres) drove in three runs as Boca Del Rio beat San Andres 7-5: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), two home runs, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:7-2)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the hold (3). (g/f:1-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

C.J. Nitkoswki (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the eight and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  One walk in only plate appearance.
Jamie Romak (Springfield-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 12-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Azucareros fired manager Eddie Diaz and named Carlos Febles interim: LIDOM Official Site

Anaheim signed 17-year old catcher Mario Martinez: DPL Official Site

Antonio Bastardo (Philadelphia) is expected to make his debut on Saturday: Cibao Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Aguilas (29-16) visits Escogido (19-26) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (20-25) visits Cibao (20-24) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (18-26) visits Estrellas (28-17) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ponce beat Manati 4-2

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Caguas 6-5

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

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (5).

Carolina beat Mayaguez 1-0

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) is expected to make his debut on Saturday in preparation for World Baseball Classic: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (13-12) visits Mayaguez (13-11) @ 4:30 PM AST
Ponce (8-18) visits Carolina (12-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM AST
Caguas (17-9) visits Manati (12-11) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 1-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jesus Lopez and Alvaro Rubi were two of 14 players that caught the eyes of MLB scouts at a Nicaraguan showcase: El Nuevo Diario

Saturday's Games:
Boer (15-16) visits Leon (14-18)
Chinandega (15-16) visits Granada (19-13)

Colombian League

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) and brother Edinson have bought the Fullerton Flyers franchise: El Nuevo Dia

Australian League

Saturday's Results:

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one walk, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with three runs and three walks.

Perth beat Sydney 10-9
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
ABL All-Star Game: World visits Team Australia @ 11:00 PM WST

Former Cardinals

San Diego might not have a choice but to include Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) in a deal: Corey Brock Twitter

Cleveland could deal Chris Perez (former St. Louis): Fox Sports

Troy Glaus (former St. Louis) has reached out to New York-A about a comeback: CBS Sports

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-12

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:2-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Lara beat Caribes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the first and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:64-38)(g/f:7-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kansas City will pull Salvador Perez from the La Guaira on December 30th: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (26-24) visits Margarita 20-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (27-23) visits La Guaira (24-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (29-24) visits Aragua (20-29) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (29-24) visits Lara (26-25) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Fermin Montanez (former GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:5-9)
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth. 1-for-1 with one triple.

La Guaira and Caribes tied 1-1 after 7 innings

Friday's Games (Final Day Of Regular Season):
Margarita (20-21) visits La Guaira (17-21) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (16-24) visits Seattle (12-28) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (14-27) visits Magallanes (31-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (18-24) visits Aragua (30-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (25-17) visits Tampa Bay (25-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (17-23) visits Boston (15-24) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (32-10) visits Lara (23-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (19-23) visits Navagentes (13-28) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mochis and Obregon are tied 2-2, suspended after 5 innings
LMP Official Site Announcement

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:57-37)(g/f:2-0)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 10-3 in 7 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Dan Serafini (former Memphis) on the inactive list.

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (23-30) visits Mochis (20-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (33-19) visits Hermosillo (27-26) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (18-34) visits Guasave (31-21) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (31-21) visits Mexicali (26-26) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs.

Xalapa beat Cuitlahuac 13-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Medellin and Santa Rosa tied 9-9 after 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 12-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks (one intentional), and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Cibao 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-7 with three strikeouts.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and allowed one stolen base.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucereos) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (g/f:7-1)

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:3-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 4-3 in 16 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jamie Romak (Springfield) has signed on to play for Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

Chunichi (Japan) signed Daniel Cabrera (Escogido) to a one-year deal: Yakyubaka

Houston signed 17-year old  left-handed pitcher Junior Garcia: Baseball America

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (28-16) visits Aguilas (28-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (20-23) visits Escogido (18-26) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (17-26) visits Azucareros (20-24) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, and grounded into one double play.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Manati) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one intentional walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:10-5)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (2-2).

Manati beat Santurce 9-3

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and three walks.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in left field and moved to right, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Mendoza (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.

Caguas beat Carolina 14-8
Primera Hora Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-2). (g/f:3-5)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 2-0

Friday's Games:
Manati (12-10) visits Ponce (7-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce (12-12) visits Caguas (17-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-10) visits Carolina (11-14) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) pitched two innings allowing one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).

Boer beat Granada 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 4-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.

Chinandega beat Leon 11-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Leon (13-18) visits Boer (15-15)
Granada (19-12) visits Chinandega (14-16)

Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
Edgar (former St. Louis) and Edinson Renteria have invested money into the newly formed independent American West League: American West League Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (10-9) visits Monteria (11-9)
Sincelejo (7-12) visits Barranquilla (11-9)

Australian League

Friday's Results:

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.

Perth beat Sydney 10-2 in game one of doubleheader

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Perth 6-4 in game two of doubleheader

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (12-8) visits Melbourne (7-14) @ 1:05 PM ET
Adelaide (9-12) visits Brisbane (10-10) @ 1:00 PM ET
Sydney (11-10) visits Perth (13-8) @ 4:05 PM WST

Majors News

St. Louis signed Ty Wigginton to a two-year deal: Ken Rosenthal Twitter

San Diego is pursuing Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis): Ken Rosenthal Twitter

Dyar Miller (former St. Louis bullpen coach) signed with Houston: By Gosh, It's Langosh

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-13-12

Venezuelan League

Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Lara 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hitsone earned run, and hit one batter. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Margarita beat Aragua 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara activated Joe Thurston (former St. Louis): Lider

Arizona will not allow Miguel Montero to play for Magallanes: Lider

Toronto has pulled Tyson Brummett from La Guaira: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (19-29) visits Margarita (20-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VST
Caribes (27-22) visits Lara (25-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (29-23) visits Zulia (25-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (24-25) visits Caracas (28-24) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Lara 5-1

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:0-5)

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-1

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with two walks and one caught stealing.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Caribes beat Margarita 3-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 Selection-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)

Caracas beat Caribes 2-1

Thursday's Games:
Navegantes (12-27) visits Detroit (16-23) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (24-17) visits Tiburones (16-23) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (11-27) visits Philadelphia (19-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (17-21) visits Caribes (14-27) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (30-11) visits Caracas (31-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (22-17) visits Margarita (20-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (15-23) visits Caimanes (24-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (30-11) visits Zulia (18-23) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with three runs and one walk.

Obregon beat Mochis 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven runs (six earned), four home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-3). (p-s:82-51)(g/f:7-2)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 10-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Terry Tiffee (Atlanta) has signed on to play for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Results:
Mexicali (26-26) visits Mazatlan (18-34) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (31-21) visits Culiacan (33-19) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (20-32) visits Obregon (31-21) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (27-25) visits Navojoa (22-30) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Notes:
Juan Cruz (Pittsburgh) will join Licey: LIDOM Official Site

Joel Peralta (Tampa Bay) expected to make debut on Thursday with Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Houston signed right-handed pitcher Joselo Pinales: DPL Official Site

Toronto signed left-handed pitcher Wilfri Aleton: DPL Official Site

Washington signed right-handed hitting third baseman Neivi Pelier: DPL Official Site and Baseball America

St. Louis signed right-handed pitcher Alexander Reyes: DPL Official Site and Baseball America

Yokohoma (Japan) is close to signing Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido): Yakyubaka

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (17-26) visits Cibao (20-22) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (20-23) visits Licey (16-26) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (27-16) visits Estrellas (28-15) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in left field and moved to center, batting eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one intentional walk.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Manati beat Caguas 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
Primera Hora Post Game

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Caguas beat Manati 4-2 in game two of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-3

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Ponce beat Santurce 3-2

Notes:
Nelvin Fuentes (Minnesota), Aaron Miller (Los Angeles), and Jason Urquidez (Boston) are joining Mayaguez: Primera Hora

The league is having funding issues: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Manati (11-10) visits Santurce (12-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (11-13) visits Caguas (16-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (12-10) visits Ponce (7-17) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched three innings allowing eight hits, seven runs (three earned), two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out.

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

Chinandega beat Boer 8-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (14-15) visits Granada (19-11)
Chinandega (13-16) visits Leon (13-17)

Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) Started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 4-0

Wednesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 13-3
Barranquilla Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Panama League (December 18)

Will Latimer (Boston), Caleb Brewer (Atlanta), Michael Liberto (Kansas City), Robby Hefflinger (Atlanta), Dario Reynoso (Free Agent), Edwar Ramirez (Free Agent), Matt Fields (Kansas City), William Beckwith (Atlanta), and Ralph Henriquez (Seattle) are expected to play for Cocle: Panama League Official Site

Australian League

Thursday's Results:

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

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

Sydney beat Perth 5-2
Perth Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (11-7) visits Melbourne (6-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:05 PM ET
Adelaide (8-11) visits Brisbane (9-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM ET
Sydney (10-9) visits Perth (12-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM WST

Former Cardinals

Texas is checking out Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis): CBS Sports

Los Angeles could make Nick Punto (former St. Louis) available: MLB Buzz

Mark DeRosa (former St. Louis) would like to re-sign with Washington: Jim Bowden Twitter

Minnesota signed Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis) to a minors deal: MLB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-10-12

Venezuelan League

Friday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in three double plays.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and hit one batter for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

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

La Guaira beat Aragua 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (4). (ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Deryk Hooker (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 and one throwing error.

Zulia beat Margarita 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Magallanes beat Aragua 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (3-3). (g/f:3-4)

Lara beat Caribes 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Bob Abreu (Los Angeles) was added to the Caracas roster: Caracas Official Site

Yorvit Torrealba (Milwaukee-Caracas) will have to serve out his suspension: Caracas Official Site

Monday's Games:
La Guaira visits Margarita for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-4)

Philadelphia beat La Guaira 7-5

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1

Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Lara beat Caribes 6-5

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.(g/f:2-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat La Guaira 6-2

Monday's Games:
Lara (22-15) visits La Guaira (16-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (15-21) visits Tiburones (15-21) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (29-10) visits Magallanes (29-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (19-19) visits Zulia (16-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (30-9) visits Caribes (13-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (11-25) visits Tampa Bay (23-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (18-20) visits Caimanes (21-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (12-26) visits Boston (12-23) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Friday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mochis 4-3

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), four walks, one missed catch error, and struck three out. (p-s:110-60)(g/f:15-1)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 5-4 in 10 innings

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks and threw one runner out.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-4 in 10 innings

Saturday's Results:

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

Guasave beat Mochis 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Navojoa 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:15-11)(g/f:5-0)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and two runs.

Mochis beat Guasave 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo retired Vinny Castilla's number: Hermosillo Official Site

Henry Mateo (Tabasco) has joined Mazatlan: Mazatlan Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Veracruz League

Sunday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Santa Rosa beat Boca Del Rio 8-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 14-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, and one run.

San Andres beat Cuitlahuac 9-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Friday's Results:

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) started and pitched to nine batters.  He allowed four hits, six unearned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Estrellas 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Cibao beat Aguilas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game in left field.
Victor Marte (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-1)

Licey beat Escogido 8-4

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  Walked and committed one throwing error.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 11-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:8-1)

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, four runs (three earned), and one walk. (g/f:1-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Estrellas beat Licey 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Danillo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  5-for-5 with one triple and three RBIs (two w/two-outs).
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and two walks. (g/f:4-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido fired manager Ken Oberkfell (former St. Louis) and named Audo Vicente his replacement: LIDOM Official Site

Cincinnati signed 17-year old left-handed pitcher Gregory Reinoso: DPL Official Site

Washington signed 16-year old right-handed pitcher Patterson Segura: DPL Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Puerto Rican League

Friday's Results:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Santurce beat Ponce 11-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-3
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (3). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Manati) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-3). (g/f:3-9)

Carolina beat Manati 3-1

No Games Scheduled For Saturday

Sunday's Results:

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Metro) started in left field and moved to right, batting eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Metro) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Isla) entered late in the game as a pitch hitter and took over designated hitter, batting leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Isla) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

All-Star Game: Metro beat Isla 11-4
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Nicaraguan League

No Games Scheduled For Friday Or Saturday

Sunday's Results:

Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) collected a hit and Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) had the last out as Granada beat Chinandega 9-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-6

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-1

Saturday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed four hits, five runs (three earned), and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 15-14 in 11 innings


Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 9-2


Sunday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-6 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 17-9
LCBP Official Site Post Game
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 10-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Australian League

Saturday's Results:

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Perth beat Brisbane 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and one passed ball.

Canberra beat Sydney 6-2
Canberra Official Site Post Game

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

Perth beat Brisbane 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
Perth Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (p-s:25-17)(g/f:2-0)

Canberra beat Sydney 7-6 in 10 innings
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and two walks.

Brisbane beat Perth 5-1
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Former Cardinals

Cincinnati has agreed on a two-year deal with Ryan Ludwick (former St. Louis): Reds Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-7-12

Venezuelan League

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:5-5)

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

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one missed catch error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed  two hits, three unearned runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 14-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk. (p-s:9-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  Walked and scored a run.

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Margarita (18-23) visits Aragua (18-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (26-22) visits Caribes (24-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (21-25) visits Caracas (28-21) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to left field, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one triple, three RBIs, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd  Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started in left field and moved to first base, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 Selection-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 8-6

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks and two stolen base.

Caracas and Margarita tied 4-4 after 11 innings

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Guedy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caracas beat Margarita 2-0

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caimanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:0-2)

Seattle beat Caimanes 5-4

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (16-17) visits Aragua (27-10) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (22-15) visits Detroit (14-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (13-23) visits Lara (21-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (12-22) visits Seattle (10-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (21-15) visits Navegantes (11-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (26-11) visits Margarita (19-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (15-23) visits Caracas (28-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (14-20) visits Philadelphia (16-20) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted seventh.  3-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.

Mochis beat Culiacan 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:68-44)(g/f:10-3)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the hold (3). (p-s:10-5)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan placed Nick Additon (Memphis) on the inactive list.

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (23-24) visits Culiacan (31-16) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (19-28) visits Guasave (29-18) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (15-23) visits Hermosillo (24-23) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (28-19) visits Navojoa (19-28) @ 7:30 PM MST

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) homered in the first game and singled in the second as Santa Rosa beat Tuxpan 4-2 in game one and tied 2-2 in game two: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the blown save (1). (g/f:3-0)

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter, batted ninth, and walked.

Aguilas beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aguilas has qualified for the round robin tournament: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (26-14) visits Azucareros (20-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (26-14) visits Escogido (15-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (15-25) visits Cibao (18-22) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over in right field.

Caguas beat Carolina 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  1-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and was picked off.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one intentional walk.

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (3). (g/f:0-1)

Manati beat Santurce 8-7
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one sac fly.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two ground into double plays.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed eighth hits, four runs (two earned), and threw two wild pitches for the losing decision (1-2). (g/f:6-6)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 9-5
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) talks about changing his pregame habits and management is happy with how he's producing offensively: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Santurce (11-9) visits Ponce (6-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (14-7) visits Mayaguez (10-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (9-12) visits Manati (10-8) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) pitched final 1.1 innings allowing no hits or runs, and striking out four for the winning decision (2-3).

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) struck out four times.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday

Australian League

Thursday's Results:

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Canberra beat Sydney 2-1
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Friday's Results:

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (2). (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and moved to center, batting second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Perth 6-4
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (6-9) visits Adelaide (5-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM CT
Brisbane (6-7) visits Perth (10-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM WST
Canberra (8-7) visits Sydney (9-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM ET