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

#LosNuestros. Reencuentro de estrellas del equipo de ensueño de #PuertoRico en la serie del Caribe de1995. Alomar, Martinez, Delgado, Sierra, Williams, González, Baerga, Bones, Montalvo, etc @ElNuevoDia https://t.co/WzkoAPOws0

— José A. Delgado (@JoseADelgadoEND) February 2, 2020

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

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

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

Championship begins on Friday


Nicaraguan League:

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

Boer beat Matagalpa 3-2

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

Dantos beat Chontales 9-7

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


Caribbean Series:

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

Lara beat Monteria 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-17:Edgard Montiel Collects Four Singles, One Double, & Three RBIs; Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings For The Win

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, three total bases, three runs, three walks, two strikeouts, .556 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.056 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, three runs, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in two games going 2-for-7 (.286) with three RBIs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in two games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .222 SLG, and .444 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) should be the MVP: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) does not think he will be allowed to return if La Guaira reaches the finals or Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (2-0) visits Aragua (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (1-1) visits Margarita (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-2) visits La Guaira (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one RBI, one total base, 1.000 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 2.000 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one double, three total bases, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .375 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total bases, one run, one strikeout, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in two games going 1-for-9 (.100) with one double, three RBIs, two total bases, three strikeouts, .100 OBP, .222 SLG, and .322 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Licey 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:10-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (1-4) visits Escogido (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-4) visits Cibaenas (6-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:3-2)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) spoke very highly of the team despite falling short of the playoffs and many disruptions, and he pointed out Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla): Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  5-for-6 with one double, three RBIs, and three runs.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-1)

Chinandega beat Boer 15-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:70-37)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cartagena (16-24) visits Sincelejo (22-19) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (22-18) visits Barranquilla (21-20) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Perth 3-0

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (11-14) visits Melbourne (19-6) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (13-11) visits Adelaide (12-12) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-14) visits Perth (8-17) @ 7:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-16: J.C. Romero Extended His Scoreless Streak To 21.1 Innings & Earned The Win; Breyvic Valera Sets Team Single-Season Record In Hits; Carlos Martinez Could Launch In January In LIDOM

J.C. Romero - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one double, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with three runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Lara beat La Guaira 10-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) set a team record with his 77 hits for the regular season: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (29-33) visits Caracas (27-35) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (33-29) visits Magallanes (29-33) @ 76:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-32) visits Lara (38-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-6 ion 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mochis 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has signed to play with Mochis after Azucareros was eliminated from LIDOM postseason: Mochis Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (35-31) visits Jalisco (27-38) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (38-28) visits Mochis (37-29) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (29-36) visits Mazatlan (28-38) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (33-33) visits Mexicali (36-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) will not play this winter due to family matters: Master Deportes Twitter

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) could make his first start for Cibaenas in January: Ahdyd Paniagua Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Escogido (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:0-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one intentional walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and moved to right, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Aguadilla beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) spoke highly of his team despite the rough season: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (15-24) visits Mayaguez (25-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (11-27) visits Caguas (17-21) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and one walk.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 17-11
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Granada (19-25) visits Boer (21-23) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (25-19) visits Rivas (23-21) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Sydney 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (11-10) visits Brisbane (9-12) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (16-5) visits Sydney (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (11-10) visits Perth (7-14) @ 7:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-15: Edgard Montiel Collects Four Singles, One Double, & Scores One Run In Two Games; Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Carney Lansford A Guest Coach In China

Edgard Montiel - Indios del Boer

Caribbean Series

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juvetud/Pinar del Rio) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Pinar del Rio beat Culiacan 3-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game
MLB Official Site Post Game
Cuba won their first title for the first time since 1960

Notes:
New commissioner Rob Manfred talks about the relations between MLB and Cuba: ESPN Deportes

Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) was named Caribbean Series MVP: ESPN Deportes

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio), Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio), and Hector Mendoza (Isla de la Juvetud/Pinar del Rio) were named to the 2015 All-Caribbean Series Team: LMP Official Site

Yosvani Torres (Pinar del Rio) proves to be dominant: Listin Diario

The Caribbean Series format is causing controversy where Caribes had a record of 4-1 and Pinar del Rio, who finished 3-3, won the title: Lider

Omar Lopez (Caribes MGR) will return for the 2015-16 season: Lider

Hector Olivera (Santiago de Cuba) and Yadier Alvarez (Matanzas) will work out for clubs on Wednesday in the Dominican: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Alejandro Ortiz (Isla de la Juvetud) petitioned for free agency: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. will showcase for scouts on Monday in the Dominican: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) to play for Fajardo and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) will manage Juncos in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: El Nuevo Dia


Nicaraguan Spring/Summer League

Saturday's Results:
Fidencio Flores (former DSL-Leon) allowed two hits and one earned run without recording an out as Leon beat Matagalpa 10-7: CNBS Official Site

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) went 2-for-5 at the plate as Boer beat Frente Sur Rivas 7-4: CNBS Official Site

Sunday's Results:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) went 3-for-4 with one double and one run as Frente Sur Rivas beat Boer 4-2 in game one of doubleheader: CNBS Official Site

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Dantos) tossed six innings allowing four hits, two runs, four walks, and struck three out as Costa Caribe beat Dantos 3-2 in game one of doubleheader: CNBS Official Site

Carlos Teller (Boer-Dantos) has signed on to pitch for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) visited the hospital for acute appendicitis: Yakyubaka


Chinese Professional League

Notes:
Carney Lansford (former St. Louis coach) is being brought in by Lamingo as a guest coach: Now News

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-15: Juan Gonzalez & Carlos Baerga Honored; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice

Juan Gonzalez - 1995 Puerto Rican Dream Team Celebration

Caribbean Series

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales/Pinar del Rio) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma/Pinar del Rio) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus/Pinar del Rio) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two ground into double plays.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey/Pinar del Rio) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:84-58)(g/f:7-4)

Cibao beat Pinar del Rio 6-1
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina/Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan/Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:82-55)(g/f:8-8)

Culiacan beat Santurce 3-2
ESPN Deportes Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (1-0) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (0-2) visits Pinar del Rio (0-2) @ 6:30 PM ET

Notes:
Caribbean Series payed tribute to the 1995 Puerto Rican team which featured Juan Gonalez (former MiLB signing) and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis): ESPN Deportes

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) signed with Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has re-signed with Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Josh Lueke (Tampa Bay free agent) signed with Cuidad del Carmen (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos) has been cleared to sign with a MLB club: MLB Official Site

Matt Slater (St. Louis scout) is one of the many scouts eyeing the Cuban team for possible future talent: New Zealand Herald

Dainer Moreira (Matanzas/Pinar del Rio) and Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) have defected from the Cuban team: USA Today

Cuban officials have come out and said a group is encouraging players to defect from the team: Diario de Cuba

Cuban officials say Vladimir Gutierrez (Pinar del Rio) has attrached attention from scouts: Cafe Fuerte

Cuban defectors no longer need an official permit to sign contracts with MLB teams: ESPN Deportes

Felix Fermin is leaving Lara (Venezuelan League) to manage Azucareros (Dominican League) next winter: Lider


Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) will play in an intra-squad game as a position player: Yakyubaka

Yokohama signed Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) to a one-year deal and Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. (Industriales) to a two-year pact: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-15: Latin American Series Ends, Caribbean Series Begins

Caribbean Series 2015 - Puerto Rico

California Winter League

Notes:
Texas signed Austin Delmotte (Amarillo-Canada): Anton Joe Twitter


Latin American Series

Monteria beat Cocle 1-0 in the championship game


Caribbean Series

Notes:
Pinar del Rio practiced behind closed doors: ESPN Deportes

A Look at the 1995 Puerto Rican team which featured Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) and Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): Primera Hora

Yokohama announced deals with Yulieski (Industriales) and Yunieski Gourriel (Industriales-Quebec): Yakyubaka

Monday's Game:
Pinar del Rio (Cuba) visits Culiacan (Mexico) @ 12:05 PM ET
Santurce (Puerto Rico) visits Caribes (Venezuela) @ 6:30 PM ET


Texas Winter League (February 3, 2015)

Notes:
The league held their draft: TWL Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-15: Evan MacLane Pitches Six Scoreless Innings Of One-Hit Ball; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six & A Third Innings; Jose Garcia Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run. (g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Caribes (3-1) visits Zulia (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST

Magallanes (3-1) visits Aragua (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Thursday's Games:

Mochis (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT

Obregon (3-2) visits Mexicali (2-3) @ 7:30 PM PT

Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-1)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:14-4)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Cibao (7-2) visits Cibaenas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST

Azucareros (3-6) visits Estrellas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-3).  (g/f:2-0)

Rivas beat Boer 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Playoffs Begin On Friday

Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) entered late in the game in right field and bated leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Canberra beat Brisbane 10-3
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)

Sydney beat Melbourne 16-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:

Brisbane (19-18) visits Canberra (18-19) @ 7:00 PM AET

Melbourne (13-24) visits Sydney (17-20) @ 7:30 PM AET

Adelaide (25-12) visits Perth (19-18) @ 7:20 PM AWST

Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-7)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs,  (g/f:0-1)

Carolina beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over in right field.  Scored one run.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Caguas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and one fielding error.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caguas hired Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) as a coach: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched in as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 3-2: El Meridiano

Playoffs Begin On Saturday

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Paso de Ovejas beat La Cuenca 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

La Cuenca beat Paso de Ovejas 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Paso de Ovejas (16-15-1) visits La Cuenca (19-13)

San Andres (16-14-1) visits Acayucan (16-15)

Coatza (6-23-3) visits Xalapa (15-17)

Santa Rosa (17-14) visits Chiapas (18-12-1)

Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Urraca beat Cocle 1-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with four runs and two walks.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Herrera 7-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Korean Baseball Organization

Samsung signed Tyler Cloyd (Cleveland free agent): Yonhap News Agency


European Baseball Leagues

Mike Hartley (former Springfield) had his contract extended by Heidenheim Heidekoepfe: Mister Baseball

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) will return for the 2015 season with Godo Knights: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-15: Nick Greenwood Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Edmundo Sosa Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Breyvic Valera Pulled From LVBP Postseason

Nick Greenwood - Cibaenas Aguilas

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (g/f:0-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one sacrifice, and one throwing error.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis has pulled Breyvic Valera (Springfield) from continuing to play with Magallanes in the postseason: Eduardo Caldren Twitter

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent) hopes to continue his career with Caracas: Caracas Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, four walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:87-49)(g/f:3-3)

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jalisco swept the best of seven series in four games over Mazatlan.

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


Dominican League Round Robin

Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:10-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting leadoff.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas cut loose Juan Francisco (Boston free agent-Licey) after an injury slowed him down: El Caribe

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 41 games going 35-for-133 (.263) with nine doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 47 total bases, 14 runs, 20 walks, ten strikeouts, .391 OBA, .353 SLG, and .744 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 36 games going 34-for-137 (.248) with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, seven RBIs, 48 total bases, 24 runs, eight walks, 25 strikeouts, .299 OBA, .350 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 31 games going 33-for-133 (.248) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 39 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, 18 strikeouts, .282 OBA, .293 SLG, and .575 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made nine appearances (seven starts) posting a 2-3 record, 2.41 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP.  He's allowed 38 hits, 17 runs (11 earned), one home run, 20 walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 23 out over 41 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (26-20) visits San Fernando (15-31) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (23-22) visits Rivas (27-18) for completion on previous contest and regularly scheduled game


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Mayaguez fired Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) as manager: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) was name interim manager for Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) reacts to his dismissal: Primera Hora

The additions of Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) and others have helped put Santurce in solid contention: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-2) visits Carolina (1-2) @ 5:30 PM AST
Santurce (3-0) visits Caguas (1-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach) scored one run as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2 and eliminated them from the postseason: El Meridiano

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Andres 3-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (15-14-1) visits La Cuenca (18-12)
San Andres (16-13-1) visits Acayucan (15-15)
Santa Rosa (17-12) visits Chiapas (16-12-1)
Coatza (6-21-3) visits Xalapa (13-17)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.

Urraca beat Metro 5-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Metro (8-10) visits Herrera (6-12) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (13-5) visits Urraca (9-9) @ 7:00 PM


Japan & Korea Professional Baseball

Nippon Ham will look at Shohei Otani as pitcher first then consider him for designated hitter and outfielder next: Yakyubaka

Doosan signed Kim Hyun-Soo to an extension: Korea Times

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-15: Justin Christian Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Breyvic Valera Selected In Playoff Draft

Justin Christian - Caneros de Los Mochis

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Notes:
Amauri Sanit (Quintana Roo-Culiacan) has signed on to pitch for Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Magallanes selected Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) in playoff player draft: Magallanes Official Site; Valera told the team he will miss the first week so he can visit with St. Louis officials on his participation: El Emergente

Aragua selected Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas/Margarita) in playoff player draft: Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is scheduled to make his debut on Thursday: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent-Caribes) will remain on the active roster in the playoffs: Lider

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) came in third place in Reliever of the Year: El Emergente

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) came in third place in Setup Man of the Year: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (32-31) visits Caribes (39-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (35-28) visits Aragua (35-27) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

Mochis beat Culiacan 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Round Robin

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at catcher, batting ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:8-4)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:6-7)

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaneas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-5 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-3) visits Cibao (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (3-2) visits Azucareroas (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed three hit, two earned runs two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-7)

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Chinandega beat Boer 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Rivas beat San Fernando 13-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (21-22) visits San Fernando (15-29) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (26-17) visits Chinandega (25-19) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

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

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck three out.  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:1-0)

Adelaide beat Sydney 9-7 in game two of doubleheader
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (16-19) visits Adelaide (24-11) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Perth (17-18) visits Brisbane (19-16) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Canberra (17-18) visits Melbourne (12-23) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at second base and moved to first, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-2)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was ejected in the eight inning.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 8-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (1-0) visits Carolina (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacririfce and one stolen base.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, committed one error, and struck three out for the losing decision.  (g/f:11-4)

Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 7-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (14-13) visits Paso de Ovejas (13-14-1)
La Cuenca (17-11) visits Santa Rosa (15-11)
Chiapas (15-11-1) visits Xalapa (12-16)
Coatza (6-18-3) visits San Andres (14-12-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-10-14: Hector Luna Hits A Double & Homer In Batting Practice; Carlos Baerga Proud Of His Team

Hector Luna - Chunichi Dragons

California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started as designated hitter and batter ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Oregon beat Palm Desert 8-3

Monday's Games:
Midwest (8-4-1) visits Cochella Valley (4-8-1)
Washington (6-5-2) visits Oregon (9-4)
Palm Springs Power (5-7-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (7-4-2)


Caribbean Series

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was very proud of his team: El Nuevo Dia


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) hit a double and home run during practice, and would like to play third base this season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-14: Jeff Lyman Strikes Out Four & Holds One Runner On Over Two & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save; Andy Benes Visits Nicaragua To Set Up Clinics

Jeff Lyman - Canberra Cavalry

Australian Baseball League Championship

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:97-65)(g/f:6-3)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Perth beat Canberra 2-1

Perth wins the championship sweeping Canberra and will represent the ABL in the 2014 Asian Series.


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one sacrifice.

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Cochella Valley (4-7-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-6-1)
British Columbia (4-7-2) visits Palm Springs Chill (7-3-2)
Midwest (8-4) visits Oregon (8-4)
Bay Area (8-4-1) visits Washington (5-5-2)


Caribbean Series

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Lou Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth as a pinch runner and took over in left field.  Scored one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Magallanes 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Jake Fox (Arizona free agent-Mochis) signed to play with Laguna (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Johan Santana (New York-N free agent) has began throwing from the mound: Lider

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) talks about playing in the Caribbean Series championship: Lider

Andy Benes (St. Louis scout) visited Nicaragua to organize clinics: La Prensa

Saturday's Game:
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM EST


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) threw his first bullpen session, working with his new catcher: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-14: Eugenio Velez Hits Two Homers & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Garcia Collects Two Doubles & Three RBIs; Randy Ruiz Singles, Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In On Run

Eugenio Velez - Tigres del Licey (on loan from Toros del Este-Azucareros)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Friday's Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 1-0

Thursday's Games:
Midwest (7-3) visits Bay Area (8-2-1)
Cochella Valley (3-7-1) visits Canada (4-6-1)
Palm Desert (1-9-1) visits British Columbia (4-6-1)
Palm Springs (5-4-1) visits Oregon (6-4)


Caribbean Series

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the third in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and two runs.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth at first base.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Licey beat Hermosillo 7-6
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (2).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Magallanes 5-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andres Galarraga (former St. Louis) also says Cuba should stay in Caribbean Series and expand to include Panama and Columbia: Lider

Caribbean Series is considering Nicaragua for the tournament, but dismissed Columbia and Panama: Lider

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) is aiming to be in spring camp and return to the majors: Lider

Ugueth Urbina (Philadelphia free agent-Caracas) is not considering retirement: Lider

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) is not happy with the organization of the Caribbean Series schedule: El Universal

Felix Fermin (Aguilas MGR) will meet with the orginization to determine his future: Listin Diario

Columbia and Panama are discussing interleague play: El Heraldo

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) was surprised to be playing the catcher position: Lider

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) and Claudio Vargas (Toronto free agent-Azucareros/Licey) are both hoping their pitching performances get them invites to big league camp: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Hermosillo (2-2) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) threw his first bullpen session working on his curve and splitter: Yakyubaka

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) took fielding practice at first and third: Yakyubaka

Sergio Mitre (Mexicali) and Loek Van Mil (Cincinnati fee agent) will tryout for Rakuten: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-14: Julio Lugo Hits a Three-Run Homer; Joel Pineiro Hopes Starts Gets Some Interest; Carlos Baerga Would Like To Manage In Majors

Julio Lugo (16) - Tigres del Licey (on loan from Leones de Escogido)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Notes:
The championship series will be aired on ESPN: ABL Official Site


California Winter League

Tuesday's Games:
Canada (4-4-1) visits Bay Area (6-2-1)
Midwest (6-3) visits Washington (4-3-2)
Cochella Valley (2-6-1) visits British Columbia (3-5-1)
Palm Desert (1-7-1) visits Palm Springs (4-3-2)


Caribbean Series

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and moved to second, batting seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Villa Clara 9-2

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Hermosillo 6-3

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) would like to manage in the major leagues: El Universal

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) is hoping Tuesday's start catches scouts eyes: Primer Hora

Yulieski Gourriel (Villa Clara) has a dream to play in the big leagues: La Prensa

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) talked about his friendship with Freddy Garcia (Atlanta-Magallanes): El Universal

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Villa Clara (0-3) @ 3:00 PM ET
Licey (1-1) visits Magallanes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-14: Luis Garcia Drives In One Run; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Runners On Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save; Tyler Herron Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning To Help Win Championship

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-3 in 10 innings
Lider Post Game

Notes:
Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Caracas-Chiba Lotte) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Escogido beat Licey 9-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) and Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido-Yokohama) arrived in Japan from the Dominican Republic: Yakayubaka

Monday's Game:
Licey (3-3) visits Escogido (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, one hold, and seven saves.  He's allowed 20 hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 25.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and nine holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, six earned runs, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 21 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made 12 starts posting a 5-5 record, 3.80 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed 77 hits, 32 runs (30 earned), three home runs, 22 walks, hit two batters, and struck 40 out over 71 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made 14 appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 38 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 24 walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 42 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Canberra (22-24) visits Sydney (23-23) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Championship

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one sacrifice.
Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Mayaguez) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:8-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez wins the championship series 4-2 and will represent Puerto Rico in the 2014 Caribbean Series.

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) made history by becoming the first to win a championship as a player, manager, and team owner: El Nuevo Dia


Panama League

Current Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one double, two RBIs, four runs, three walks, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, .306 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) played in 12 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, four runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.


Latin American Series

Notes:
Veracruz arrived in Columbia carrying a 25-man roster: XEU  Deportes

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca (Puerto Rico) visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Cartagena (Columbia)


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Midwest beat Palm Desert 3-2

Monday's Games:
Bay Area (3-0-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (2-0-1)
Oregon (1-2) visits Midwest (3-0)
Palm Springs Power (1-2) visits Coachella Valley (1-1-1)
British Columbia (0-4) visits Washington (1-1-1)