Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-13-14: Wilfrido Pujols & Dutch Deol Final Regular Season Stats; Hector Luna & Rainel Rosario Dealing With Injuries

Wilfrido Pujols - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League

Former Cardinals:
Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) has played in 11 games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, five total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, .267 OBP, and .192 SLG.
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) has played in ten games going 2-for-24 (.083) with two RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, two sac flies, one sacrifice, seven strikeouts, .111 OBP, and .143 SLG.

Notes:
The Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) Story: California Winter League

Thursday's Playoff Games:
Cochella Valley (5-9-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-9-1)
Palm Desert (2-10-3) visits British Columbia (5-8-2)


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) was excused from practice with tightness in his right elbow: Yakyubaka

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) is scheduled to join Ichi-gun camp on February 15th: Yakyubaka


Dominican League

Licey is offended by the lawsuit against them: Listin Diario

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Wilfrido Pujols (entering batting box) - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League

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

British Columbia beat Cochella Valley 9-1

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  One run and one walk.

Palm Desert beat Palm Springs 9-1

Playoffs Begins On Thursday


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) hit a home run in a scrimmage: Yakyubaka

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult-Licey) threw live batting practice: Yakyubaka


Venezuelan League

Left-handed pitcher Sergio Jose Suarez Hernandez (Texas) has signed a contract with Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) has requested to be released by Magallanes: Lider

The LVBP is considering reformatting the round robin: Lider


Dominican League

A local sports writer is suing Licey over plagiarism: Listin Diario

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) dealt with injuries throughout the 2013-14 winter season: Listin Diario

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

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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 2-3-14: Yadier Molina Visits Caribbean Series; Jolbert Cabrera Talks Latin American Series Win; Luis Montanez Drives In One Run

Jolbert Cabrera (far left) - Tigres de Cartagena

California Winter League

Former Cardinals:
Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) has played in seven games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) has played in seven games going 1-for-15 (.067) with two RBIs, one total base, two sac flies, five strikeouts, .059 OBP, and .067 SLG.

Monday's Game:
Palm Springs Chill (4-2-2) visits Oregon (5-3)
Cochella Valley (2-5-1) visits Midwest (5-3)
Washington (3-3-2) visits Palm Desert Coyotes (1-6-1)
Canada (4-3-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-4-1)


Latin American Series

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) talked about the championship win when he arrived home: El Heraldo


Caribbean Series

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one RBI.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Mayaguez 6-3
Lider Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) entered in the third as a pinch runner and took over at catcher, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Magallanes beat Villa Clara 8-5
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) visited the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuban players mostly sit in their rooms & are not permitted to talk with media: El Universal

Fans protested the presence of Cuba in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuba would like to have full rights to participate in the Caribbean Series as they do in the World Baseball Classic or other tournaments: El Nuveo Dia

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


Texas Winter League (February 4)

Draft results: Texas League Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-14: Ryan Mulhern Named To 2014 All-Latin American Series Team; Dutch Deol Drives In One Run; Victor Marte Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Ryan Mulhern (third from right) - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtla

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (p-s:23-17)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 9-1
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Friday's Championship 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 fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

British Columbia beat Palm Springs 5-1

No Games Scheduled For Sunday Due To Super Bowl


Latin American Series Championship

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one error.

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cartagena beat San Andres 9-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game
El Heraldo Post Game
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) was named to the All-Latin American Series team: Latin American Series Official Site

Panama will host the 2015 Latin American Series: Latin American Official Site


Caribbean Series

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one caught stealing.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Licey 7-6 in 10 innings
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Villa Clara 9-4
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) may not be able to make his scheduled start in the Caribbean Series after injuring his knee in the brawl with Caribes in the LVBP championship: Lider

Villa Clara is under tight security while playing in the Caribbean Series: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 2:30 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-1) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 8:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-14: Angel Castro Invited To Pitch For Licey In Caribbean Series; Jolbert Cabrera Singles & Drives In One Run; Eliezer Alfonso Upset With Lack Of Playing Time

Angel Castro - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) was not happy sitting on the bench and asked to be released after the season: Lider


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:18-14)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hermosillo wins the championship series 4-3 and will represent the Mexican Pacific League in the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship

Notes:
Angel Castro (St. Louis-Aguilas) was added to the Licey roster for the Caribbean Series: LIDOM Official Site

St. Louis does not want Castro to pitch in the Caribbean Series: Dionisio Soldevila Twitter


Australian Baseball League Playoffs

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


California Winter League

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

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 2-0

Thursday's Games:
Canada (4-2) visits British Columbia (1-5)
Palm Springs Chill (3-1-2) visits Palm Springs Power (3-2)
Palm Desert (1-5) visits Oregon (2-3)
Cochella Valley (2-3-1) visits Bay Area (5-0-1)


Latin American Series

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

San Andres beat Rivas 8-7
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and two runs.

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 9-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brasil and Curacao could be added to the Latin American Series: XEU Deportes

Thursday's Games:
San Andres (2-0) visits Urraca/Veraguas (1-1)
Rivas (0-2) visits Cartagena (1-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-14: Eugenio Velez Singles & Scores One Run; Joel Pineiro Could Be Included In Caribbean Roster; Hector Luna Says Knee Feels Much Better

Joel Pineiro - Leones de Ponce

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) may miss his next start due to discomfort: Lider

Tuesday's Game:
Magallanes (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (2-3) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1

Notes:
Tickets for this past Sunday's game hit high prices on the black market: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Game:
Escogido (3-4) visits Licey (4-3) @ 5:05 PM AST


Puerto Rican League

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) is expected to be invited to pitch for Mayaguez in the Caribbean Series and Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Santurce/Mayaguez) can not travel due to documentation issues: El Nuevo Dia


Cuban League

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) and Alfredo Despaigne (Campache) will reinforce Villa Clara in the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


California Winter League

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

British Columbia beat Washington 4-1

Tuesday's Games:
Palm Springs Power (2-2) visits Midwest (3-1)
Cochella Valley (1-2-1) visits Palm Desert (1-3)
Washington (1-2-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (2-1-1)
Oregon (2-2) visits Canada (2-2)


Latin American Series

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca/Veraguas (Panama) visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Cartagena (Columbia)


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) says his left knee is feeling much better and Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult-Licey) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

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Carlos Gonzalez (top row, sixth from right) - Indios de Urraca (Veraguas) pitching coach

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three earned runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) was tossed from Saturday's games for throwing punches during a brawl in the sixth inning: Lider

Sunday's Game:
Magallanes (3-0) visits Caribes (0-3) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-18)(g/f:4-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) could be headed to Yucatan (Triple-A Mexican League) camp: El Rey Twitter

Sunday's Game:
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Navojoa (2-2) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Sunday's Game:
Escogido (2-3) visits Licey (3-2) @ 5:05 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Canberra beat Brisbane 5-3

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (7).  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:1-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 2-0
Sydney Official Site Post Game


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with three walks and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  3-for-4 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:5-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-1)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Caguas (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Oakland signed right-handed pitcher Jean Ruiz out of the developmental league: El Universal


Panama League Championship

Urraca beat Cocle 3-2 to sweep the championship round (best of three) and represent Panama in the 2014 Latin American Series: Panama League Official Site


Cuban League

Matanzas took over the lead in the league after Villa Clara lost games: El Nuevo Herald


California Winter League

Thursday's Results:

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one error.

Canada beat Palm Desert 17-4

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Bay Area beat British Columbia 8-2

Friday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Midwest beat British Columbia 5-4

Saturday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one error.

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Palm Desert beat British Columbia 8-7

Sunday's Games:
British Columbia (0-3) visits Oregon (0-2)
Canada (2-1) visits Washington (0-1-1)
Bay Area (2-0-1) visits Palm Springs Power (1-1)
Palm Springs Chill (2-0-1) visits Midwest (2-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-14: Jolbert Cabrera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Randy Ruiz Singles & Knocks In One Run; Dutch Deol & Wilfrido Pujols Playing In California

Jolbert Cabrera - Tigres de Cartagena

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Caribes and Magallanes held a draft for reinforcements for the championship series: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Caribes (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks with the media in the postgame conference: Hermosillo Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Licey beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) met with press to talk about about Aguilas' season turned out, Alex Rodriguez (New York-A-Escogido), Masahiro Tanaka (New York-A), and other MLB items: Aguilas Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-3) visits Licey (3-0)  7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:0-2)

Sydney beat Melbourne 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (20-22) visits Brisbane (16-26) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (20-23) visits Sydney (22-21) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (21-22) visits Perth (29-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out for the blown save (2).  (g/f:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 8-5


Panama League

Tuesday's Results:

Alllen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 15-2

Wednesday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 11-1

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Urraca beat Herrera 8-7
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chriqui (2-10) visits Cocle  (11-2)
Herrera (5-8) visits Urraca (8-5)


California Winter League

Notes:
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City) is listed in the British Columbia roster and Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City) with Palm Desert: CWL Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Cochella Valley (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Oregon (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Palm Desert (0-0) visits Canada (0-0)
Bay Area (0-0) visits British Columbia (0-0)
Washington (0-0) visits Midwest (0-0)


Latin American Series (January 28, 2014)

Tuesday's Games:
Panama Champion visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Colombian Champion


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is expected to be in spring camp on time: Yakyubaka