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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-13: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Seven & Allows One Run Over Four & A Third; Victor Marte Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Runners On Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Maikel Cleto - Tigres del Licey


Venezuelan League

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.

Magallanes beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 14-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs.  (g/f:1-2)

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 8-6 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caracas swept Detroit in two games to claim the Venezuelan Parallel League Championship: Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has successful surgery his hamate bone and will be out four-six weeks: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (30-29) visits La Guaira (29-28) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (22-36) visits Lara (25-32) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (35-22) visits Magallanes (33-25) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (27-30) visits Zulia (29-28) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-1

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 8-4

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (10-15) visits Obregon (13-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (15-18) visits Culiacan (11-14) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (15-10) visits Hermosillo (16-9) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (14-11) visits Mexicali (15-10) @ 6:00 PM PT


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Oluta beat Acayucan 7-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Coatza beat San Andres 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Tuxpan (27-18-5) visits Xalapa (22-23-2)
Veracruz (10-37-2) visits Cordoba (19-33-1)
Coatza (26-19-3) visits San Andres (30-17-1)
Oluta (22-22-4) visits Acayucan (32-19)


Dominican League

Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1) and losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:2-0)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-2)
Barret Browning (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eleventh and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the 12th and pitched four innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-4)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-6 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Licey beat Azucareros 5-4 in 16 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (30-19) visits Cibao (22-27) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (18-30) visits Licey (28-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Aguilas (29-19) visits Estrellas (19-30) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 13-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed 12 hits, six earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-2).

Boer beat Rivas 7-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 4-0 in game two of doubleheader

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-4).  (p-s:103-67)(g/f:10-6)

Canberra beat Perth 6-1

Sunday's Games:
Perth (16-9) visits Canberra (14-11) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (10-15) visits Adelaide (10-15) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney (12-13) visits Melboure (13-12) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, two walks, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Martinez (Cuban defector-Santurce) will be available for the 2014 MLB draft: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (17-17) visits Ponce (17-16) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-16) visits Santurce (15-19) @ 7:15 PM AST

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-13: Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Ruben Gotay - Gigantes de Carolina


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, and one outfield assist.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Aragua 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Lara beat Caracas 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (22-33) visits Magallanes (30-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (28-26) visits Caribes (33-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (27-27) visits Caracas (27-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Detroit beat La Guaira 4-3

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Tampa Bay 4-3

Wednesday's Games:
Tampa Bay (0-2) visits Caracas (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (0-2) visits Detroit (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (6).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-2)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis) played out his contract with Guasave and headed home: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (15-7) visits Mochis (12-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-7) visits Guasave (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (9-13) visits Navojoa (12-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-12) visits Mazatlan (6-15) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 at the plate.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Tuxpan (25-17-5) visits San Andres (30-14-1)
Acayucan (30-18) visits Cordoba (19-30-1)
Coatza (23-19-3) visits Veracruz (9-35-2)
Xalapa (20-22-2) visits Oluta (20-21-3)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over right field, batting sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Barret Browning (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Licey beat Aguilas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:3-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed nine hit, one earned runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-6)

Azucareros beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Cruz (St. Louis-Estrellas) may play in the Dominican League in January to get some extra at-bats: STL Sports Page

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (27-19) visits Aguilas (27-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-28) visits Escogido (28-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (21-25) visits Estrellas (17-29) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 10-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with one walk.

Boer beat Granada 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (16-21) visits Boer (21-15) @ 6:00 PM CST
Rivas (20-15) visits Chinandega (15-21) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-World) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

All-Star Game: World beat Australia 6-0
ABL Official Site Post Game


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and two earned runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), five runs, and one walk.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and two hit by pitches.
Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 16-6
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 2-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carolina activated J.C. Romero (former St. Louis): El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (14-17) visits Mayaguez (17-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (17-14) visits Carolina (15-15) @ 7:15 PM AST

Monday, December 16, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-16-13: Breyvic Valera Collects Two Triples, One Walk, & One RBI; Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In One Run; Ruben Gotay Singles & Walks

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and moved to center, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with two triples, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the eleventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch,  for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:1-1)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eleventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 5-3 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Texas may be interested in signing Kensuke Tanaka (San Francisco free agent-Margarita): Yakyubaka

Monday's Games:
Zulia (25-26) visits La Guaira (26-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (25-28) visits Lara (23-28) @ 8:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) played in three games going 4-for-8 (.500) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, eight total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, .556 OBP, and 1.000 SLG.
Jesus Ustariz (Rule 5 Selection-Detroit) played in 23 games going 30-for-77 (.390) with ten doubles, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 49 total bases, 16 runs, eight walks, three hit by pitches two sac flies, one stolen base, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .456 OBP, and .636 SLG.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) played in 16 games going 15-for-43 (.349) with five doubles, 17 RBIs, 20 total bases, ten runs, six walks, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .412 OBP, and .465 SLG.
Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) played in 17 games going 19-for-57 (.333) with three doubles, two triples, seven RBIs, 26 total bases, 11 runs, four walks, two sac flies, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .365 OBP, and .456 SLG.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) played in 36 games going 41-for-128 (.320) with six doubles, three triples, four home runs, 26 RBIs, 65 total bases, 30 runs, 12 walks, 11 hit by pitches, two sac flies, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, and .508 SLG.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) played in 44 games going 44-for-144 (.306) with ten doubles, three triples, 18 RBIs, 60 total bases, 21 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, one sacrifice, 13 stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .369 OBP, and .417 SLG.
Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) played in eight games going 5-for-20 (.250) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, three runs, three walks, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, .375 OBP, and .300 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) played in 35 games going 27-for-127 (.213) with ten doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 12 walks, hit by two pitches, two sac flies, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, one caught stealing, .287 OBP, and .394 SLG.
Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) played in 17 games going 6-for-39 (.154) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, ten walks, one sacrifice, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .327 OBP, and .256 SLG.

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) made ten appearances (three starts) posting a 5-0 record, 1.76 ERA, and one save.  He allowed 26 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, four walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 19 out over 30.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 2.25 ERA.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over eight innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-La Guaira) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.55 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, 12 walks, throw two wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) played in two games going 2-for-5 (.400) with two total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, .500 OBP, and .400 SLG.
Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 29 games going 39-for-113 (.345) with nine doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 60 total bases, 25 runs, 16 walks, two hit by pitches, two sac flies, one sacrifice, 13 stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .429 OBP, and .531 SLG.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, four runs, two walks, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .500 OBP, and .500 SLG.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Cardenales) played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, one walk, .500 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) played in 43 games going 54-for-166 (.325) with 16 doubles, four home runs, 38 RBIs, 82 total bases, 34 runs, 18 walks,five hit by pitches, 21 strikeouts, grounded into five double plays, three caught stealing, .407 OBP, and .494 SLG.
Javier Brito* (former Memphis-Margarita) played in 16 games going 12-for-49 (.245) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 18 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, one hit by pitch, five strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .393 OBP, and .367 SLG.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) played in three games going 3-for-13 (.231) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, two runs, four strikeouts, .231 OBP, and .308 SLG.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) played in four games going 3-for-13 (.231) with three total bases, two strikeouts, .231 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) played in two games going 0-for-7 (.000) with one hit by pitch and .125 OBP.

Yoffri Martinez# (former MiLB signing-Caribes) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and one save.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over five innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made four appearances (three starts) posting a 4-3 record and 2.85 ERA.  He allowed 46 hits, 20 runs (13 earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit four batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 38 out over 41 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck five out over six innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.27 ERA, and one save.  He allowed 28 hits, 15 runs (eight earned), 11 walks, hit one batter, thrown eight walks pitches, two balks, and struck 23 out over 22 innings.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.02 ERA, and one save.  He allowed 11 hits, nine runs (seven earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 15.2 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) made 14 appearances (seven starts) posting a 1-3 record and 4.32 ERA.  He allowed 35 hits, 30 runs (16 earned), three home runs, 14 walks, hit four batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 28 out over 33.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) made 11 appearances (three starts) posting a 3-2 record and 6.32 ERA.  He allowed 31 hits, 24 runs (22 earned), two home runs, 21 walks, hit two batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 31 out over 31.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 6.75 ERA.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck eight out over 6.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 7.40 ERA.  He allowed 24 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), four home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, thrown four pitches, and struck ten out over 20.2 innings.

*-Margarita traded Javier Brito to Zulia.
#-Caribes released Yoffri Martinez and he signed with Obregon in the Mexican Pacific League.

Final Regular Season Standings:

Division "A"
1. Caracas 31-11 (.713)
2. La Guaira 31-14 (.688)
3. Lara 32-15 (.681)
4. Margarita 28-18 (.604)
5. Magallanes 28-18 (.604)
6. Caribes 24-20 (.544)
7. Aragua 21-25 (.457)
8. Zulia 20-27 (.427)

Division "B"
1. Detroit 25-22 (.531)
2. Tampa Bay 22-24 (.479)
3. Boston 21-26 (.447)
4. Caimanes 21-26 (.447)
5. Philadelphia 17-24 (.422)
6. Seattle 19-27 (.417)
7. Tiburones 19-28 (.406)
8. Cardenales 15-28 (.352)
9. Navegantes 12-34 (.266)


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and threw one of two base runners out.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (ir-s:1-0)

Mexicali beat Obregon 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started in first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Mazatlan beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Tuxpan and Oluta tied 1-1 after 12 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) entered in the first inning at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

San Andres beat Acayucan 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Barret Browning (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit  and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Aguilas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:11-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-0 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hanwha (Korea) signed Felix Pie (Pittsburgh free agent-Estrellas): Naver

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) talks about his missionary work to the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 at the plate.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-2 with two runs and two walks.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-2)

Chinandega beat Boer 10-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.74 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 15 out over 10.1 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.54 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, 15 runs (11 earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck 15 out over 28 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made five starts posting a 1-3 record, 3.90 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), 11 walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 30 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.

Wednesday's Game:
All-Star Game: World visits Team Australia @ 4:35 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) is not worried about returning to New York: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-13

Caribbean Series


Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Escogido 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Magallanes 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) was inducted into the Caribbean Hall of Fame: MLB Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) keeps playing: MLB Official Site

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) will likely retire following Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Zulia (Venezuela) signed 16-year old left-hander Jairo Pacheco, who just recently signed with Los Angeles: Zulia Official Site

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara/Magallanes) shows pride representing Venezuela: Lider

Manny Ramirez (Aguilas) in talks to play in Taiwan: Jon Morosi Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (1-3) visits Magallanes (2-2) @ 6:00 PM ET
Escogido (3-1) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 9:30 PM ET


Latin American Series Championship


Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

San Andres beat Chinandega 1-0
LAS Official Site Post Game
LNBP Official Site Scoreboard

Notes:
Colombia will host next season and Edison Renteria (Colombian League owner) is in talks with Cuba and Brazil for the 2013-14 season: El Heraldo

Yurendell de Caster (Tabasco-Chinandega) was selected as MVP of the LNBP: El Nuevo Diaro


Triple-A Mexican League


Francisco Mendez (Monterrey) has signed with Aguascalientes: MiLB Official Site

Gabriel Alfaro (Oaxaca-Magallanes) will return to Oaxaca: MiLB Official Site

Luis Arredondo (Laguna) and Hector Paez (Cuidad-Mexicali) has signed with Yucatan: MiLB Official Site


Current Cardinals


Dominican Prospect League Elite Travel Team will face St. Louis on March 12th: DPL Official Site

Chris Carpenter (St. Louis) likely to miss entire 2013 season: St. Louis Official Site and STL Today

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) continues to work at second base with Jose Oquendo (St. Louis third base coach), Mitch Harris (2008, 13th round selection) and Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis) threw a bullpen sessions, Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) worked out with Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina), Barret Browning (St. Louis) cleared waivers and will be in camp as a non-roster invitee: STL Today


Former Cardinals


Mike Hartley (former Springfield) was hired as manager for Heidenheim Heidekoepke (Germany): Mister Baseball

St. Louis may be interested in re-signing Kyle Lohse (St. Louis free agent): Joe Strauss Twitter

Los Angeles has not talked with Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): Jim Duquette Twitter

Kyle McClellan (former St. Louis) has began a throwing program: Dallas Morning News

Monday, January 28, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-13

Venezuelan League Championship


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


Saturday's Results:

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

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


No Game Scheduled For Sunday

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship


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


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

Obregon beat Mexicali 16-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Veracruz League Championship


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Dominican League


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

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship


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

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

Caguas beat Mayaguez 13-3
Primera Hora Post Game

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship


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

Chinandega beat Granada 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Granada beat Chinandega 9-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship


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

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3

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

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 3-2


Australian League


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

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


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


World Baseball Classic


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

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


Japan League


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

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

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


European League


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


Current Cardinals


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

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

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

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

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

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


Former Cardinals


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

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

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

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


Independent League


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

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, five walks, and struck four out. (p-s:83-46)(g/f:7-3)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Guasave 19-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Obregon won the Mexican Pacific League Championship over Guasave four games to none.


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one error.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 11-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-6

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 3-2


Venezuelan League Round Robin/Championship

Friday's Results:

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-4)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:7-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat La Guaira 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:3-0)

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) could not get an extension on pitching for Aragua: Lider

Buddy Bailey let Ronny Cedeno (Mets-Aragua) go for the rest of the LVBP season: Lider

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) was activated by Aragua for the finals: Aragua Official Site

An issue has come up with substitutions in the LVBP Championship: Lider

Thursday's Game:
Aragua (1-1) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin/Championship

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the second and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout., and was picked off.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out for losing decision (1-2). (g/f:6-3)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck nine out. (g/f:3-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-1

Tuesday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6). (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Mendy Lopez (Aguilas) has decided to retire from the Dominican League but plans to play one more season in the Triple-A Mexican League: Listin Diario

Mauro Gomez (Escogido) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) were selected as Round Robin MVPs: Listin Diario

Yoenis Cespedes (Aguilas) will no longer continue in the championship: Listin Diario

Recap of the Louisville Slugger Dominican Prospect League Tournament: DPL Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) will return to play for North East Knights in the Italian Baseball League: Mister Baseball

Indians signed Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) to a minor league contract.

Thursday's Game:
Aguilas (1-3) visits Escogido (3-1) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 8-2, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) earned the win: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 8-5
Primera Hora Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in three double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Mayaguez won the Puerto Rican League Championship five games to three over Caguas.

Notes:
Alex Cora (Nationals-Caguas) announced his retirement from the Puerto Rican League: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

Monteria beat Cartagena 4-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 7-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 8-5 in 10 innings

Saturday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two walks.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-2

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 2-0

Tuesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1

Wednesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-0
El Heraldo Post Game


Cuban League

Norge Luis Vera has finally left the hospital after spending a month in care: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Guasave beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Championship between Obregon and Guasave begins Saturday: LMP Official Site


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out. (g/f:5-2)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 9-8

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:3-4)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-1

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (7-7) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-6) visits Zulia (2-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Aguilas beat Cibao 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cardinals' scout Robert Villanueva was impressed with right-hander Eden Payano at a showcase that also features prospects Deivi Ramirez and Francisco Castro: Listin Diario

Brad Nelson (Rangers) and C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis) headed back home after completing contracts with Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Interest in Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion is increasing: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday's Games:
Licey (9-9) visits Aguilas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Chinandega beat Granada 8-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) entered in the sixth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-4 in game one of double header

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 9-6 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 14-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 12-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Cabrera has decided to retire from baseball: El Heraldo

No Games Scheduled For Thursday