Cardinals Winter League

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 8-4

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Mochis) started and pitched six innings. He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (4-1). (p-s:78-47)(g/f:7-3)

Mochis beat Mexicali 4-2

Caracas beat Caribes 3-2 in 11 innings

Friday's Games:

Mazatlan (2-7) visits Navojoa (3-6) @ 7:30 PM MST

Mochis (5-4) visits Culiacan (6-3) @ 7:30 PM MT

Mexicali (3-6) visits Hermosillo (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MST

Obregon (7-2) visits Guasave (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MT

Venezuelan League

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck eight out. (p-s:97-67)(g/f:4-6)

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Aragua beat Magallanes 11-6

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one fielding error.

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:11-7)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-1

Notes:

Alexander Carreras has signed on to pitch for Magallanes after being released by Aguilas in the Dominican League: Lider

Adron Chambers (St. Louis) discussed his season with Venezuelan writers when he arrivedin the country: Beisbol Venezolano

Justin Thomas (Pirstes) has signed on to pitch for Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Michael Crotta (Pirates) has signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara official Site

Friday's Games:

Aragua (24-18) visits Magallanes (22-20) @ 7:30 PM VST

La Guaira (24-19) visits Zulia (22-19) @ 7:30 PM VST

Margarita (17-27) visits Lara (18-23) @ TBA

Caribes (23-18) visits Caracas (18-24) @ TBA

Venezuelan Parallel League

Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth. 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Ted Obregon (Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted eighth. 1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 3-for-5 with three runs and one stolen base.

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth. 1-for-2 with one RBI and two runs.

Ismael Brito (DSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-1)

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs and one earned run for the save (1). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Jhohan Acevedo (DSL-Caracas) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting ninth. 1-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caracas 7-5

Romulo Ruiz (Batavia-Zulia) started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third. 1-for-5 with one double and one run.

Aragua beat Zulia 6-5

Fermin Montanez (GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out. (g/f:5-3)

La Guaira beat Tampa Bay 8-1

Friday's Games:

Caracas (15-16) visits La Guaira (27-3) @ 10:00 AM VST

Tampa Bay (7-24) visits Detroit (6-25) @ 10:00 AM VST

Boston (18-12) visits Seattle (10-20) @ 11:00 AM VST

Magallanes (20-9) visits Zulia (18-12) @ 11:00 AM VST

Philadelphia (12-17) visits Lara (19-12) @ 11:00 AM VST

Aragua (20-9) visits Margarita (14-15) @ 11:00 AM VST

Tiburones (12-17) visits Navegantes (10-19) @ 11:00 AM VST

Dominican League

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP. He's allowed three hits, no runs, eight walks, and struck six out over 3.2 innings.

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP. He's allowed no hits or runs, and two walks over 0.2 innings.

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) has made 20 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and ten saves. He's allowed 19 hits, seven earned runs, hit one batter, walked five, and struck 16 out over 18.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Estrellas/Licey/Escogido) has played in 11 games going 10-for-37 (.270) with two doubles, one triple, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, three stolen bases, .341 OBP, .378 SLG, and .720 OPS.

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) has played in 13 games going 6-for-25 (.240) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, five walks, two strikeouts, .367 OBP, .280 SLG, and .647 OPS.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in 35 games going 28-for-126 (.222) with five doubles, two triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 43 total bases, 16 runs, 13 walks, 28 strikeouts, .322 OBP, .341 SLG, and .663 OPS.

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 14 games going 5-for-35 (.143) with one triple, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, nine strikeouts, .143 OBP, .200 SLG, and .343 OPS.

Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Escogido/Azucareros) has played in seven games going 2-for-17 (.118) with one home run, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, three walks, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .294 SLG, and .544 OPS.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) has played in 12 games going 2-for-25 (.080) with one double, one home run, one RBI, six total bases, five runs, seven walks, seven strikeouts, .303 OBP, .240 SLG, and .543 OPS.

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and one save. He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Julio Manon (former Johnson City-Escogido) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP. He's allowed no hits or runs over one inning.

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, and 0.87 WHIP. He's allowed 11 hits, six runs (three earned), two walks, and struck 12 out over 15 innings.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made seven starts posting a 1-3 record, 2.81 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP. He's allowed 27 hits, 11 runs (10 earned), 12 walks, and struck 26 out over 32 innings.

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP. He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, hit two batters, and struck two out over three innings.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.18 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and eight holds. He's allowed nine hit, four earned runs, hit one batter, walked two, and struck 12 out over 11.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.71 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP. He's allowed 29 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck 31 out over 34 innings.

Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has made one relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 4.00 WHIP. He's allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk over one inning.

Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 4.50 WHIP. He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, and two walks over 1.1 innings.

Notes:

Ervin Santana (Angels) is expected to make a handful of starts for Licey and the Rays, Nationals, Orioles, and Marlins are showing interest in Fernando Rodney (Angels-Escogido): Listin Diario

Wily Mo Pena (Licey) has signed a two-year deal with Softbank: Japan Ball

Phillies signed Raul Valdes (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal: Phillies Official Site

Friday's Games:

Escogido (14-21) visits Cibao (15-20) @ 7:30 PM AST

Azucareros (21-14) visits Licey (19-16) @ 7:30 PM AST

Aguilas (21-14) visits Estrellas (15-20) @ 8:00 PM AST

Panama League

Arquimedes Nieto (former Springfield-Panama) started and pitched four innings. He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk.

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) started at first base and batted fourth. 2-for-5 with one run.

Marlon Sucre (former DSL-Cocle) started in outfield and batted eighth. 3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, and one error.

Cocle beat Panama 5-2

Carlos Gonzalez (former Johnson City-Veraguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Hector Corpas (Quad Cities-Azuero) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Azuero beat Veraguas 4-3

No Games Scheduled For Friday

Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Granada 1-0, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) earned his second win: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Leon beat Chinandega 9-5: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:

Boer (13-11) visits Granada (12-11)

Leon (8-15) visits Chinandega (13-9)

Puerto Rican League

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 2.70 WHIP. He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, walked three, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:

Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 20 games going 24-for-74 (.324) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, five RBIs, 31 total bases, seven runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, .346 OBP, .419 SLG, and .765 OPS.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 16 games going 14-for-50 (.280) with one home run, six RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, six strikeouts, .379 OBP, .340 SLG, and .719 OPS.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) has played in 18 games going 18-for-70 (.257) with one double, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 31 total bases, eight runs, five walks, 13 strikeouts, .303 OBP, .443 SLG, and .745 OPS.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) has played in 17 games going 14-for-61 (.230) with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, nine strikeouts, .319 OBP, .344 SLG, and .663 OPS.

Notes:

Ponce released Kyler Newby (Diamondbacks) to make room for Ryan Rowland-Smith (Astros). Newby signed with Carolina: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:

Carolina (7-11) visits Caguas (12-7) @ 7:15 PM AST

Ponce (10-9) visits Mayaguez (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST

Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with one walk.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one run.

Donovan Solano (Springfield-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third. 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, and three RBIs.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 18-4

Friday's Games:

Monteria (0-2) visits Cartagena (2-3)

Sincelejo (2-1) visits Barranquilla (3-1)

Japan League

Yokohama posted right-handed reliever Hiroki Sanada (click name for stats): Japan Ball

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-11

Mexican Pacific League

Amuary Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-2

Obregon beat Hermosillo 6-5

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fourth. 1-for-3 one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

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

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:10-5)(g/f:1-0)(i-rs:1-0)

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth. 0-for-4 with one walk.

Guasave beat Navojoa 7-4

Mochis beat Mexicali 13-8

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1). (p-s:9-4)(g/f:2-0)

Thursday's Games:

Navojoa (3-5) visits Guasave (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MT

Hermosillo (5-3) visits Obregon (6-2) @ 7:30 PM MST

Culiacan (5-3) visits Mazatlan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM MT

Mochis (4-4) visits Mexicali (3-5) @ 7:30 PM PT

Venezuelan League

Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (4-2). (g/f:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 10-9

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.

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

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (4). (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-4

Margarita beat Zulia 12-5

Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth. 1-for-1 with one run.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth. 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), three runs, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Escogido 7-6 in 12 innings

Notes:

Asdrubal Cabrera is awaiting the Indians permission to play with Caracas: Lider

Les Walrond (former Memphis) has left La Guaira: Lider

Francisco Rodriguez (Brewers) is close to making his debut with La Guaira: Lider

Thursday's Games:

Margarita (17-27) visits Lara (18-23) @ TBA

Caribes (23-17) visits Caracas (17-24) @ 7:30 PM VST

La Guaira (24-18) visits Zulia (21-19) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Detroit 8-5

Thursday's Games:

Zulia (18-11) visits Aragua (19-9) @ 10:00 AM VST

Caribes (16-15) visits Tiburones (12-16) @ 10:00 AM VST

Navegantes (10-18) visits Philadelphia (11-17) @ 11:00 AM VST

Lara (18-12) visits Magallanes (20-8) @ 11:00 AM VST

Detroit (6-24) visits Boston (17-12) @ 11:00 AM VST

Margarita (13-15) visits Caracas (15-15) @ 11:00 AM VST

La Guaira (26-3) visits Tampa Bay (7-23) @ 11:00 AM VST

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth. 3-for-6 with one double, one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one missed catch error.

Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), and one intentional walk. (g/f:1-1)

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).

Azucareros beat Cibao 13-4

Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. Two walks at the plate.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth. One walk at the plate.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (8). (g/f:1-1)

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters. He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the blown save (3) and losing decision (0-2). (g/f:0-1)

Estrellas beat Licey 6-5

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-1

Notes:

The Dominican Prospect League's Scout's Corner takes a look at shortstop Yancarlos Baez.

The Twins signed Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) to a minor league contract, Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-former Azucareros) elected free agency from the Pirates: Baseball America

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Panama League

Hector Corpas (Quad Cities-Azuero) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits and one unearned run.

Veraguas beat Azuero 4-1

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one run.

Cocle beat Panama 3-2

Notes:

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) and Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cocle) were named to the All-Star team: Panama League Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Leon 24-11: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Chinandega beat Granada 7-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Granada (12-10) visits Boer (12-11)

Leon (7-15) visits Chinandega (13-8)

Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted third. 1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ponce beat Caguas 3-1

Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third. 4-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one RBI, one intentional walk, and one sac fly.

Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:

Mayaguez has filed a complaint with MLB over the Giants pulling Andres Torres: Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth. 2-for-2 with two doubles and two walks.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one sacrifice.

Donovan Solano (Springfield-Barranquilla) 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 8-0

El Heraldo Post Game

Thursday's Game:

Cartagena (2-2) visits Barranquilla (2-1)

Japan League

Softbank shortstop Munenori Kawaski (click name for stats) has filed for international free agency and is looking to sign with the Mariners: Japan Ball

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-11

Mexican Pacific League

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted sixth. 3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazaltan) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Culiacan beat Mazaltan 8-0

Obregon beat Hermosillo 3-2

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fourth. 1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two walks, and two strikeouts.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth. 2-for-6 with one RBI.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:10-8)(g/f:3-0)

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-5 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:10-7)(g/f:0-1)

Mexicali beat Mochis 4-3

Margarita beat Tampa Bay 8-5

Notes:

Anthony Slama (Twins) has signed on to pitch for Mazatlan: Mazatlan Official Site

Wednesday's Games:

Culiacan (5-2) visits Mazaltan (1-6) @ 7:30 PM MT

Hermosillo (5-2) visits Obregon (5-2) @ 7:30 PM MST

Navojoa (3-4) visits Guasave (3-4) @ 7:30 PM MT

Mochis (3-4) visits Mexicali (3-4) @ 7:30 PM PT

Venezuelan League

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the third and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0). (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched to seven batters. He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one walk, hit one batter for the losing decision (2-3). (g/f:1-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 12-8

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 3-2

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched 3.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:6-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-3

Notes:

Zulia has signed Cesar Valdez (Pirates) for the winter: Lider

Hensley Meulens (Giants) has taken over as manager of Margarita: Lider

Francisco Rodriguez (Brewers) has begun training with La Guiara: Lider

Royals, Tigers, Cubs, and Orioles have shown interest in Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes): Lider

Eric Young, Jr. (Rockies) talks about being released by Margarita: Lider

Caribes released Dmitri Young (former St. Louis) and hired Matt Padgett (Long Island-Atlantic League): Lider

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) received votes to play in the Venezuelan/Dominican All-Star game on December 13th: Comandante del Beisbol

Anthony Gose (Blue Jays) has joined Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis) has left Lara and Joe Thurston (former St. Louis) will be out of action for a couple days: Lara Official Site

Mike Parisi (former St. Louis) has finished up his contract with Margarita and returned to the U.S.: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday's Games:

Lara (17-23) visits La Guaira (24-17) @ 7:30 PM VST

Caracas (17-23) visits Aragua (22-18) @ 7:30 PM VST

Margarita (16-27) visits Zulia (21-18) @ 7:30 PM VST

Caribes (22-17) visits Magallanes (22-18) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Romulo Ruiz (Batavia-Zulia) started at first base and batted fourth. 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Leobaldo Pina (DSL-Caracas) started at second base and moved to third, batting ninth. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caracas 5-3

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted ninth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Silfredo Garcia (DSL-Margarita) started and pitched six innings. He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (2-2). (g/f:6-1)

Ismael Brito (DSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out. (g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Detroit 3-2

Roberto Espinoza (Quad Cities-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth. 1-for-2 with one walk.

Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Caribes 4-2

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third. 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Domnit Bolivar (Palm Beach-Aragua) started in left field and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.

Hector Garcia (Johnson City-Aragua) started at first base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Javier Avendano (Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck two out. (g/f:4-0)

Aragua beat Lara 8-5

Wednesday's Games:

Detroit (6-23) visits Caribes (15-15) @ 11:00 AM VST

Seattle (10-19) visits Boston (16-12) @ 11:00 AM VST

Dominican League

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

Aguilas beat Estrellas 3-1

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Julio Manon (former Johnson City-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)

Escogido beat Cibao 7-0