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Alberto Castillo - Caneros de los Mochis

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 29 games going 36-for-106 (.340) with seven hits, one triple, 18 RBIs, 45 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .393 OBP, .425 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 47 games going 59-for-185 (.319) with 16 doubles, one triple, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 86 total bases, 28 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .376 OBP, .465 SLG, and .840 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 48-for-151 (.318) with 11 doubles, two triples, one home run, 21 RBIs, 66 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 23 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .390 OBP, .437 SLG, and .827 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in nine games going 11-for-38 (.289) with three doubles, five RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .357 OBP, .368 SLG, and .726 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 40 games going 41-for-154 (.266) with five doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, 55 total bases, 24 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 35 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .357 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 36-for-148 (.243) with three doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 54 total bases, 16 runs, seven walks, 33 strikeouts, .290 OBP, .365 SLG, and .655 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.36 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, seven holds, and six saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 31 out over 24.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 18 innings
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 4.32 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.82 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 22 hits, 11 earned runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 17 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.14 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and three walks over 2.1 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over three innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 14.40 ERA, and2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent) has started training to join Aragua: Lider

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) plans to return on Wednesday: El Emergente

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) will miss a short amount of time with back discomfort: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (29-18) visits La Guaira (21-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-30) visits Aragua (25-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-17) visits Magallanes (22-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-2

Tuesday's Games - Regular Season Finale:
Aragua (23-18) visits Caribes (14-27) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (24-18) visits Margarita (18-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (18-25) visits Tamapa Bay (16-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (21-21) visits Caimanes (28-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (28-13) visits Caracas (25-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (17-24) visits Cardenales (23-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (26-15) visits Navegantes (7-35) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) was named Pitcher of the Week: LMP Official Site

Von Hayes (former Alexandria MGR) was named manager for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Culiacan (8-7) visits Jalisco (8-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (9-6) visits Mochis (9-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (7-9) visits Hermosillo (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-10) visits Obregon (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) received consideration for Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Chicago-N signed 16-year old Dominican outfielder Yovanny Cuevas: IPL Official Site

Josh Lueke (Tampa Bay free agent) has signed on to pitch for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

LIDOM is considering legal action against Asian professional teams for signing players and pulling them from winter play: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (24-15) visits Azucaeros (19-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (24-15) visits Escogido (11-28) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (16-23) visits Cibao (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 11 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with two doubles, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .327 OBA, .367 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 24-for-84 (.286) with five doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .406 OBA, .381 SLG, and .787 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in 16 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 19 strikeouts, .348 OBA, .362 SLG, and .710 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 20 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with three doubles, one  home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 15 strikeouts, .316 OBA, .333 SLG, and .649 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, four runs (two earned), 13 walks, and struck ten out over 20 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and stuck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (14-10) visits Chinandega (14-11) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (14-11) visits San Fernando (8-18) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Chin-Hui Tsao (Kansas City free agent) has been suspended from pitching for Adelaide due to past crimes in China: Focus Taiwan


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) is expected to join Mayaguez in a couple weeks: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-San Juan) swapped teams: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (10-14) visits Carolina (11-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (15-10) visits San Juan (7-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 12-for-51 (.235) with five doubles, four RBIs, five runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, ,304 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 3-for-34 (.125) with four RBIs, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .222 OBP, and .125 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record with 0.00 ERA and one save.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 8.1 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over four innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 7.36 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (8-15) visits Sincelejo (11-11)
Cartagena (12-10) visits Barranquilla (14-9)


Veracruz League

Tuesday's Games:
La Cuenca (2-4) visits Paso de Vejas (3-2-1)
Acayuvan (3-3) visits San Andres (3-2-1)
Chiapas (4-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-2)
Xalapa (2-4) visits Coatza (1-3-2)


Caribbean Series (February 2015)

Notes:
Cuba is waiting for OFAC to make a decision on whether they can play in Puerto Rico: LMP Official Site


Florida

Notes:
Wil Pujols (former Johnson City) is currently working out on Florida as a pitcher: Wil Pujols YouTube Page

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Carlos Martinez - Cibaenas Aguilas

Venezuelan League

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guiara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:16-9)

La Guaira beat Caracas 12-10 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and moved to left field, batting fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Aragua beat Zulia 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, three runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, five two-out RBIs, and one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two runs and one hit by pitch.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:3-0)
Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Zulia (29-17) visits Caracas (21-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Games:
Margarita (18-23) visits Zulia (13-26) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (23-17) visits La Guaira (27-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (15-25) visits Seattle (26-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (27-15) visits Philadelphia (17-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (17-23) visits Detroit (20-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (14-26) visits Magallanes (23-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (7-34) visits Caimanes (27-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (30-12) visits Caracas (25-14) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (14).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Chrtistian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, one balk, and struck eight out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:89-59)(g/f:7-2)

Mochis beat Navojoa 8-0 in game one of doubleheader

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) stated in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Navojoa (6-9) visits Hermosillo (9-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Dominican League

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-1)

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-3
Listin Diario Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) was named to the All-Star team: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 24 games going 25-for-83 (.301) with six doubles, one triple, six home runs, 22 RBIs, 51 total bases, 17 runs, 12 walks, 16 strikeouts, .410 OBP, .614 SLG, and 1.024 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 18 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with six doubls, one home run, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 16 strikeouts, .373 OBP, .424 SLG, and .798 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 22 games going 20-for-71 (.282) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 36 total bases, 12 runs, 16 walks, 14 strikeouts, .433 OBP, .506 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 25 games going 22-for-84 (.262) with five doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 33 total bases, eight runs, five walks, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .304 OBP, .393 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 22 games going 20-for-78 (.256) with five doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, six runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .310 OBP, .359 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 22 games going 11-for-72 (.153) with four doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .274 OBP, .208 SLG, and .482 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made five appearances (four starts) posting a 2-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, five unearned runs, three walks, hit three batters, and struck 13 out over 26.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.71 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, one hold, and four saves.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 12.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.64 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (two earned), five walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 11 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.12 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck six out over 8.2 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.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made seven starts posting a 1-4 record, 3.66 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed 44 hits, 22 runs (20 earned), one home run, six walks, and struck 19 out over 38.2 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck eight out over 8.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in five games going 9-for-22 (.409) with one double, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .435 OBA, .455 SLG, and .890 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with three doubles, four RBIs, five runs, five walks, one hit by pitch, three strikeouts, .520 OBA, .526 SLG, and 1.046 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuena) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 3.67 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 24.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, one home run, and hit one batter over three innings.

Monday's Games:
La Cuenca (2-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-1-1)
Acayucan (2-3) visits San Andres (3-2-1)
Chiapas (4-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-2)
Xalapa (2-4) visits Coatza (1-3-2)


Japan & Korea

Chiba Lotte (NPB) has come to terms with Alfredo Despaigne for the 2015 season: Yakyubaka

Talks between Hanwha (KBO) and Felix Pie broke down and the team is searching for another foreign bat: Yonhap News Agency

NC Dinos (KBO) re-signed Eric Hacker: Yonhap News Agency

LG Twins (KBO) signed Henry Sosa (Nexen free agent): Yonhap News Agency

Yang Hyeon-Jong will spend another season with Kia (KBO) and try for the MLB next winter: Yonhap News Agency

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Jacob Wilson - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Peoria beat Salt River 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (12-13-2) visits Salt River (16-8-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-16) visits Glendale (10-15-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (14-11-1) visits Surprise (13-13-1) @ 6:08 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles and one strikeout.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Lara beat La Guaira 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in four double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Margarita 12-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caracas 4-3 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) and Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) lead in All-Star voting at their respective positions: LVBP Official Site

Freddy Garcia (China free agent-Aragua) is expected to pitch this winter and is looking for a contract in Japan: Lider

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (6-18) visits Caracas (11-15) @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (9-16) visits Aragua (14-8) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (18-5) visits Caribes (19-5) @ 7:00 PM VST
Margarita (8-17) visits Magallanes (11-12) @ 8:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one stolen base and committed one error.

Seattle beat Caracas 2-0

Orlando Munoz (former GCL_Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0).

Aragua beat Zulia 7-6

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) Started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Caribes 3-0

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (14-7) visits Lara (17-7) @ 9:30 AM VST
Detroit (11-10) visits Boston (7-14) @ 9:30 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:83-55)(g/f:3-4)

Mochis beat Navojoa 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, four strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed nine hit, three earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-2). (p-s:100-66)(g/f:5-3)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:0-1)(i-rs:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (9-15) visits Mochis (12-11) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (10-14) visits Obregon (14-9) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (11-13) visits Mazatlan (12-11) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (14-10) visits Mexicali (13-11) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and threw out two base runners.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Cibao beat Escogido 11-10 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (8-6) visits Licey (6-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (10-6) visits Azucareros (9-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-11) visits Cibaenas (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Nov. 6:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Jem Argenal (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

Chinandega beat Rivas 11-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Nov.7:

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one stolen base.

Boer beat Rivas 10-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Granada) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 2-1 in 12 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (8-3) visits San Fernando (2-9) @ 4:00 PM
Boer (7-4) visits Rivas (5-6) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 2-1 in 11 innings
Melbourne Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The ABL will take on Japanese amateurs on December 2-3, 2014: ABL Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane visits Melbourne @ 2:05 PM AET
Sydney visits Canberra @ 6:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

All Games Postponed For Friday

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (2-3) visits San Juan (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Carolina (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) drove in one run as Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 4-1: El Heraldo

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (1-0) visits Sincelejo (0-1)
Cartagena (1-0) visits Monteria (0-1)


MLB-Japan All-Star Series (November 11, 2014)

Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) threw with a MLB regulated baseball in intrasquad play: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-14: Sam Tuivailala Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Ronnierd Garcia Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run In Two Games; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Five & Allows Three Runs Over Five Innings

Ramon Delgado - Yaquis de Obregon

Arizona Fall League

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Peoria 5-0
MLB Official SIte Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mesa (6-6) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (3-8-2) visits Glendale (5-6-1) @ @12:35 PM MST
Salt River (9-3-1) visits Surprise (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters. He allowed four batters, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Caribes beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:73-39)(g/f:6-3)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with three walks.

Caracas beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Vizcaino (Taiwan) has signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (4-7) visits Caribes (8-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-6) visits Caracas (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (3-7) visits Lara (2-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Oct. 20:

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Philadelphia 9-2

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started and in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Caracas beat Margarita 4-3

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, and committed one error.

Caribes beat Cardenales 4-3

Oct. 21:

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and committed one error.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-5

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over centerfield, bating second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-2

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Tampa Bay beat Caracas 7-3

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and struck five out.

Cardenales beat La Guaira 6-5

Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).

Aragua beat Boston 3-0

Wednesday's Games:
Navegantes (2-7) visits La Guaira (5-3) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (4-4) visits Aragua (5-3) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (2-6) visits Seattle (5-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (5-4) visits Lara (7-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (2-7) visits Margarita (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (3-6) visits Tampa Bay (5-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (4-5) visits Magallanes (5-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (5-3) visits Caimanes (7-2) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, five walks, anfd struck eight out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:99-56)(g/f:1-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:78-48)(g/f:9-5)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (4).  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (4-5) visits Mochis (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (5-4) visits Mazatlan (6-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-3) visits Navojoa (2-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (3-6) visits Mexicali (5-4) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1).  (ir-s:3-3)
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 10-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:8-6)

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Azucareros beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (2-2) visits Licey (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (1-1) visits Azucareros (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (1-2) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (October 24, 2014)

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL) and Jhonny Polanco (Peoria) are listed in the Boer roster.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis) is listed on the Rivas roster.
Curt Smith (Springfield), Edgard Montiel (former DSL), and Jem Argenal (former GCL) are listed on the Chinandega roster.


Cuban League

Andy Ibanez (Pinero) has established residency in the Dominican Repuiblic, Jose Miguel Fernandez and Lazaro Herrera are believed to be in Mexico: El Nuevo Herald

Lazaro Herrera's wife is pregnant and has been tossed to the streets because he escaped the country: Diario de Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-14: Mitch Harris Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings; Cody Stanley Doubles & Drives In One Run; Xavier Scruggs Singles & Walks

Mitch Harris - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Salt River beat Peoria 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (5-6) visits Surprise (6-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (3-7-2) visits Salt River (8-3-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-6) visits Glendale (5-5-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Miyazaki Phoenix League

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Shikoku Island League) pitched as Yokohoma beat Island League 6-0: Phoenix League Official Site


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, two hit by pitches, and assisted in two double plays.

Zulia beat Aragua 10-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) looks forward to being apart of the rivarly between Caracas and Magallanes: Lider

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) played as designated hitter in Parallal League play: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (4-6) visits Caribes (7-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caracas (4-6) visits Magallanes (3-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in eight games going 9-for-32 (.281) with three triples, four RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .324 OBP, .469 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in eight games going 8-for-33 (.242) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .324 OBP, .364 SLG, and .688 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in eight games going 6-for-30 (.200) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, five walks, seven strikeouts, .314 OBP, .333 SLG, and .648 OPS.
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in seven games going 4-for-31 (.129) with one RBI, four total bases, one run, seven walks, four strikeouts, .289 OBP, .129 SLG, and .419 OPS.

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 1.59 ERA, nand 1.41 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four runs (one earned), two walks, and struck six out over 5.2 innings.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck four out over five innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, and 0.40 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck five out over five innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 12.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over three innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (4-4) visits Mochis (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (4-4) visits Mazatlan (6-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-3) visits Navojoa (2-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (3-5) visits Mexicali (4-4) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Texas signed 16-year old Dominican outfielder Starling Joseph: IPL Official Site

Hiroshima would like Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) to attend camp, but he signed on to play for Cibaenas during the summer: Yakyubaka

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Estrellas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-11

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)

Guasave beat Obregon 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Elmer Dessens (Hermosillo) announced his retirement from baseball: Hermosillo Official Site

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (3-1) visits Navojoa (1-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (3-1) visits Hermosillo (1-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (3-1) visits Guasave (1-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (g/f:3-2)

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.

La Guaira beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (Pirates) will miss another week due to an elbow injury: Lider

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-2) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-3) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-2)
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and strukck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibao beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Manny Ramirez (Aguilas) will showcase for teams later this month: Listin Diario

Neifi Perez and Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis) were elected to the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Dominican League Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) missed a game due to the flu, Shane Youman (Aguilas) was signed by a KBO team, and Hiram Bocachica (Carolina/Puerto Rico-Licey/Dominican) was selected by Ponce in the Puerto Rican League playoff draft: Cibao Official Site

Luis Dorante (Magallanes bench coach/Venezuelan League) turned down the Licey manager vacancy: Cibao Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Escogido (6-1) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (2-6) visits Aguilas (3-4) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Leon 4-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Chinandega 3-0: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (29-17) visits Granada (25-22)
Chinandega (21-24) visits Leon (17-29)


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
The league held their playoff draft on Thursday: Primera Hora

No games scheduled for Thursday or Friday


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (13-14) visits Monteria (14-10)
Sincelejo (15-11) visits Cartagena (10-17)


Japan League

Orix released Wilson Matos (former MiLB signing): Yakyubaka


Other Items

Red Sox signed Rich Hill (former Memphis), Cubs signed Edgar Gonzalez (former Springfield) and Joe Mather (former St. Louis), Reds signed Brian Esposito (former St. Louis), Brewers signed Cesar Iztuirs (former St. Louis), and Mariners signed Josh Kinney (former St. Louis): Baseball America

Mexican Pacific League 2011 Final Stats - Current & Former Cardinals

Current Cardinals:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) played in 63 games going 63-for-214 (.294) with nine doubles, 25 RBIs, 72 total bases, 37 runs, 35 walks, 30 strikeouts, 12 stolen bases, three caught stealing, .417 OBP, and .336 SLG.
Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) played in 39 games going 40-for-151 (.265) with eight doubles, five home runs, 31 RBIs, 63 total bases, 21 runs, 24 walks, 32 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .365 OBP, and .417 SLG.
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) played in 45 games going 35-for-157 (.223) with seven doubles, ten home runs, 18 RBIs, 72 total bases, 22 runs, 20 walks, 53 strikeouts, .322 OBP, and .459 SLG.

R.J. Swindle (MiLB signing-Guasave) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-2 record, 6.43 ERA, and 1.86 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over seven innings.


Former Cardinals:

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) played in 26 games going 27-for-103 (.262) with six doubles, six home runs, 17 RBIs, 51 total bases, 13 runs, eight walks, 14 strikeouts, .319 OBP, and .495 SLG.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in 57 games going 50-for-192 (.260) with six doubles, four home runs, 23 RBIs, 68 total bases, 28 runs, 36 walks, 34 strikeouts, one stolen base, .378 OBP, and .354 SLG.
Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) played in 39 games going 34-for-135 (.252) with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 39 total bases, 12 runs, ten walks, 30 strikeouts, four stolen bases, one caught stealing, .301 OBP, and .289 SLG.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), hit one batter, walked five, and struck five out over 9.2 innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 2.55 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, hit one batter, walked 13, and struck 26 out over 24.2 innings.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) made 13 appearances (12 starts) posting a 7-3 record, 3.33 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.  He allowed 56 hits, 30 runs (27 earned), eight home runs, hit two batters, walked 32, and struck 61 out over 73 innings.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Mochis) made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 4-2 record, 3.55 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He allowed 45 hits, 24 runs (20 earned), six home runs, hit one batter, walked 20, and struck 41 out over 50.2 innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) made 42 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.91 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 15 holds.  He allowed 18 hits, 11 earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked 17, and struck 15 out over 25.1 innings.
Kip Wells (former St. Louis-Obregon/Mazatlan) made seven starts posting a 1-0 record, 4.40 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He allowed 31 hits, 22 runs (15 earned), one home run, hit three batters, walked 20, and struck 21 out over 30.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis) made five appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He allowed ten hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 11 walks, and struck 12 out over 12 innings.
Juan Acevedo (former St. Louis-Guasave) made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, and 1.82 WHIP. He allowed 16 hits, eight earned runs, four home runs, one walk, and struck five out over 9.1 innings.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-11

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings. He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out. (p-s:77-50)(g/f:9-1)

Guasave beat Mochis 3-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted second. 1-for-4 with one run, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Obregon beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (10-5) visits Guasave (10-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (7-8) visits Hermosillo (8-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-6) visits Mochis (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-12) visits Mexicali (7-8) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth. 1-for-4 and one outfield assist.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Adron Chambers (Memphis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Aragua (26-21) visits Lara (21-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (20-27) visits Zulia (25-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (24-23) visits Caribes (24-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (19-29) visits La Guaira (29-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth. 1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Margarita beat Tiburones 7-3

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted third. 0-for-4 at the plate.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Aragua) started at first base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caracas 5-4

No Games Scheduled For December 9-11


Dominican League

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:5-3)
Azucareros beat Estrellas 9-2
Listin Diario Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Cibao 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, assisted in two double plays, and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Licey 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed a deal with the Tigers: Escogido Official Site

Ubaldo Jimenez (Indians) is expected to make his return debut with Licey on December 20th: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (26-15) visits Azucareros (22-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (17-24) visits Escogido (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (22-19) visits Cibao (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Chinandega 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Leon (11-16) visits Boer (16-12)
Granada (14-14) visits Chinandega (14-13)


Puerto Rican League

No Games Scheduled Thursday

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Agustin Montero, Kyle Smit (Cubs), Jonathan Huber (Dodgers), and Ben Grezlovski and released Charlie Leesman (White Sox), Ethan Martin (Dodgers), and Jeremy Farrell (Pirates): Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Caguas (16-9) visits Carolina (10-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (11-14) visits Ponce (12-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) has signed on to play for Cartagena: Team Renteria

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (5-3) visits Cartagena (4-6)
Monteria (2-4) visits Sincelejo (5-3)

Mexican Pacific League - Thanksgiving Weekend

November 24:

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-3

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth. 0-for-1 and one passed ball.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 5-2

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted second. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Guasave beat Mochis 11-5

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 5-2

November 25:

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second. 0-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 11-6

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (9). (p-s:15-9)

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Culiacan 3-2

November 26:

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-2 with one ground into double play.

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) sarted at second base and batted leadoff. 1-for-2 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Mochis) started and pitched six innings. He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck eight out for the winning decision (3-1). (p-s:79-50)(g/f:6-1)

Mochis beat Mazatlan 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-2 with one stolen base and assisted in two double plays.

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 2-1 in game two of doubleheader

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second. 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 3-0

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Obregon 9-0

November 27:

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one double, three runs, two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out. (p-s:42-25)(g/f:2-1)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 9-4

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 16-9

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

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched four innings. He allowed five hits, seven runs (six earned), three home runs, three walks, committed one fielding error, struck six out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (5-2). (p-s:78-47)(g/f:2-2)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:9-5)

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted third. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Obregon 8-2