Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-8-19: Fernando Tatis Fired As Manager In The LIDOM; SK Re-Signed Jamie Romak; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

Declaraciones de Fernando Tatis luego de ser despedido.

Las Estrellas Orientales nombraron al inmortal del deporte dominicano Rafael Ramírez como mánager interino del club.#DL #DiarioLibre #Noticias #Deportes #EstrellasOrientales pic.twitter.com/6vVD9R4ihY

— Diario Libre (@DiarioLibre) November 7, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hiroshima plans to post Ryosuke Kikuchi for the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
SK re-signed Jamie Romak (former Memphis) to a one-year/$1.25M deal: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Mochis 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Obregon (12-11) visits Jalisco (15-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Guasave (10-13) visits Monterrey (10-13) @ 7:30 PM CT
Hermosillo (14-8) visits Navojoa (8-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (15-8) visits Mochis (13-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-13) visits Mexicali (7-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (ir-s:2-2)

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and hit one batter for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-3)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 11-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:5-3)
Yeison Medina (former Sprignfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter. (ir-s:3-1)

Licey beat Estrellas 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Estrellas fired manager Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis): Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (5-16) visits Licey (10-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (10-11) visits Azucareros (13-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (15-6) visits Cibaenas (10-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Notes:
The Super Round returns on November 11th: WBSC Official Site

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing-Puerto Rico MGR) did not make excuses for how the team played: El Vocero


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:66-40)(g/f:5-0)

Lara beat Margarita 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and two strikeouts.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:7-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Caribes 13-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (2-1) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-2) visits Aragua (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (1-2) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-19: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Pete Kozma Singles & Doubles; Francisco Rivera Singles

Cuantos #RT A La selfie de nuestros amigos nicaragüenses??!!! 🇳🇮 ⚾️🇳🇮⚾️🇳🇮⚾️🇳🇮⚾️ @Nicaragua905 @Titanesnic @BeisbolNic @DelRugido pic.twitter.com/HUdS367hgn

— Serie Latinoamericana (@SLVeracruz19) January 27, 2019

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Perth 3-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Herrera beat Barranquilla 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Leon beat Acayucan 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Arkansas-Herrera) talks about coaching the Herrera squad: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (2-3) visits Leon (5-0) @ 2:00 PM
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 7:00 PM


Pan American Games Qualifier (Brazil):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Colombia) and Jose Calero (former GCL-Colombia) helped pitch Colombia to a 10-4 win over Panama: El Universal


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Lara (Venezuela), Las Tunas (Cuba), and Jalisco (Mexican Pacific) will compete in Group A and Santurce (Puerto Rico), Estrellas (Dominican Republic), and Herrera (Panama) will be in Group B: LVBP Official Site

Herrera may add players who participated with other teams in the Latin American Series: Licey Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Estrellas) is a candidate to start the first game for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) feels his team is built to win: El Caribe

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-19: Genesis Cabrera, Erick Almonte, & Raul Valdes Received Awards In The LIDOM; Iker Franco Drives In One Run; Maikel Cleto Pitched One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings & Held Two Inherited Runners On Base For The Win

GENESIS CABRERA - NOVATO DEL AÑO
En las premiaciones oficiales de @Lidomrd y Producciones Apolo nuestro Génesis Cabrera recibió su galardón en la ceremonia oficial efectuada ayer. Gracias Génesis por tu extraordinaria temporada representando a #ElGlorioso pic.twitter.com/VGunqIFH9C

— Tigres del Licey (@TigresdelLicey) January 25, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) entered late in the game at second base.

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with two walks and one stolen base.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 10-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Jalisco (1-2) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 8:10 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
Caracas added Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) to their roster: El Emergente

MLB has asked players and coaches to leave Venezuela: El Emergente

Caribbean Series is on hold and could be cancelled: ESPN

Friday's Game:
Lara (2-0) visits Caracas (0-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) talks about how he stays in shape and consistent at his age: Azucareros Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) received the LIDOM Manager of the Year award and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named Pitcher of the Week for the final week Listin Diario

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) received the Rookie of the Year award: Licey Official Twitter

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR-President of LIDOM) received an award: Franklin Mirabal Twitter

Estrellas has asked Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) to join the team for the Caribbean Series: El Caribe


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Perth 7-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Sydney (1-0) visits Perth (0-1) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and moved to third, batting fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and three strikeouts.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-3)

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one double.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-3) visits Santurce (3-0) @ 7:10 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Two Hitless/Scoreless innings; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Ivan Maldonado ha lanzado una gran pelota esta noche por los Cangrejeros de Santurce! 7IP/4H/3K y ninguna carrera permitida. Foto de nuestro William Diaz en el partido! #lbprc #CangrejerosdeSanturce pic.twitter.com/13RAmJ5SdF

— Con Las Bases Llenas (@ConLasBasesFull) January 23, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Obregon 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in three double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Caracas 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Caracas (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Championship:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:2-2)
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) was ejected in the fifth inning.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Estrellas (4-1) visits Azucareros (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, struck three out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-4)

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 7:10 PM AST


Pan American Games Qualifier (January 29, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) and Dewin Perez (former Peoria) have been named to the Colombian roster and Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as a coach: El Universal

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-19: Jonathan Rodriguez Singles, Walks Twice, Homers Twice, & Drives In Five Runs; Williams Perez Strikes Out Two Over Five & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Over Two & Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save

Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:27-21)(g/f:0-2)

Obregon beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game
Obregon wins the series 4-3

No Gmaes Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and one fielding error.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:77-52)(g/f:8-3)

Lara beat Magallanes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara wins series 4-2

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) is waiting on permission from St. Louis on whether he can pitch in the finals: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League Championship:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) was ejected in the ninth inning.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 13-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with two home runs, five RBIs, two runs, and two walks.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and two walks.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 9-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Santurce clinched the last spot in the finals against Mayaguez

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Pan American Games (Qualifier Begins January 25, 2019):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Nicaragua) is expected to pitch for Nicaragua: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-14: Ethan Cole Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Fernando Tatis Signs To Play In Triple-A Mexican League; Chad Huffman Introduced To Japanese Media

Ethan Cole - Canberra Cavalry

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:103-62)(g/f:6-3)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-2)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-3
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Canberra (1-1) visits Sydney (1-1) @ 4:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started and first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.

Palm Springs and Palm Desert tied 1-1

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


Latin American Series

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

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 6-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Championship Game:
Cartagena (2-2) visits San Andres (3-0)


Caribbean Series

Notes:

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed on to play for Laguna: MiLB Official Site

Mayaguez got a late start in travel after the government delayed their take off: Primera Hora

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) and Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) received awards from the Puerto Rican press: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Notes:

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) spent the offseson strengthening and Chiba Lotte held a press conference to announce the signing of Chad Huffman (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

The sports media presented Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) with a cake for his birthday: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-13

Caribbean Series

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

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

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

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

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

Obregon beat Magallanes 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latin American Series Championship

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

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

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

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

Triple-A Mexican League

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

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

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

Current Cardinals

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

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

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

Former Cardinals

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

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-13

Caribbean Series

Friday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Esocigdo) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Magallanes 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:16-9)

Obregon beat Caguas 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Escogido beat Caguas 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and moved to center, batting fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Caguas 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One walk in only plate appearance and allowed one stolen base.
Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Obregon 6-5 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
A championship game has been added to the Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Caribes (Venezuela) sent Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) to La Guaira (Venezuela) for Oscar Salazar (Yokohoma): La Guaira Official Site

Licey (Dominican) named Manny Acta (Cleveland manager) their new general manager: LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Games:
Caguas (0-3) visits Escogido (3-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (2-1) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 7:00 PM ET

Latin American Series

Friday's Results:
Cocle beat Barranquilla 4-2

Chinandega beat San Andres 4-0

Saturday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) was intentionally walked as San Andres beat Barranquilla 3-1.

Chinandega beat Cocle 7-1

Sunday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

San Andres beat Cocle 7-0
LAS Official Site Post Game

Australian League Playoffs

Saturday's Results:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one strikeout and threw one runner out.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:26-16)(g/f:2-0)

Perth beat Sydney 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, threw out one of three base runners, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 8-6 in game two of doubleheader
Perth Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Perth swept Sydney in the two-game series and will face Canberra in the championship round.

Friday's Championship Game:
Perth (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0) @ 7:00 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Notes:
Melky Cabrera (Toronto) and Esmil Rogers (Toronto) has decided not to play for the Dominican: John Lott Twitter

Puerto Rico has blocked Nelson Figueroa (Arizona) from pitching for the Dominican: MLB Official Site

Triple-A Mexican League

Notes:
Oaxaca signed Edgar Martinez (Minatitlan/Wichita-Margarita): Margarita Official Site

Japan League

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) threw bullpen session for Yokohoma: Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

Bondholders are in no hurry to see Memphis sold: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Former Cardinals

Baltimore signed Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) to minors deal: Dan Connolly Twitter

Baltimore doesn't seem too interested in Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) or Arthur Rhodes (former St. Louis): MASN

Texas is interested in Ryan Theriot (former St. Louis): Ken Rosenthal Twitter

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) may retire after the Caribbean Series: Alden Gonzalez Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-13

Caribbean Series - Hermosillo, Mexico

Notes:
Joey Cora (former MiLB signing) lead Caguas to the Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Baltimore scouted Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido): Dan Connolly Twitter

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (Venezuela) visits Escogido (Dominican Republic) @ 5:00 PM ET
Caguas (Puerto Rico) visits Obregon (Mexican Pacific) @ 9:30 PM ET

Latin American Series - Beto Avila University

Friday's Games:
Cocle (Panama) visits Barranquilla (Colombia)
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits San Andres (Veracruz)

Australian League Playoffs

Perth visiting Sydney was postponed due to rain: Sydney Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Perth (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM ET

Japan League

A number of MLB teams are checking out Masahiro Tanaka (Rakuten) and Shintaro Fujinami (Hanshin): Yakyubaka

European League

Liu Rodriguez (York) has signed with North East (Italy): Mister Baseball

Current Cardinals

St. Louis and Marc Rzepczynski (St. Louis) avoided arbitration: Jenifer Langosch Twitter

Phillip Wellman (Springfield hitting coach) will be in Volkswagon Super Bowl ad: Springfield News-Leader

Former Cardinals

Arthur Rhodes (former St. Louis) threw for Baltimore scouts: Dan Connolly Twitter

Kansas City (American Association) re-signed Shaun Garceau (former Springfield): Kansas City Official Site

River City (Frontier League) signed Alan Ahmady (former Springfield).

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Washington signed right-handed pitcher Luis Torres: IPL Official Site

Tuesday's Game:
Lara (3-2) visits Magallanes (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST

Dominican League

Notes:
Anaheim signed shortstop Jonathan Arias: DPL Official Site

Nicaraguan League Championship

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Game:
Chinandega (3-2) visits Granada (2-3)

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in 42 games going 43-for-161 (267) with ten doubles, two home runs, 21 RBIs, 59 total bases, 21 runs, 20 walks, one stolen base, 39 strikeouts, .348 OBP, .398 SLG, and .715 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 27 games going 22-for-87 (.253) with two doubles, six home runs, 20 RBIs, 42 total bases, 16 runs, 16 walks, 18 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .362 OBP, .483 SLG, and .845 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.79 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck 15 out over 19 innings.

Caribbean Series -Hermosillo, Mexico (February 1, 2013)

Notes:
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) did not make it to workouts because his child is in the hospital: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Venezuelan League Championship visits Escogido (Dominican League Champion) @ 5:00 PM ET
Caguas (Puerto Rican League Chgampion) visits Obregon (Mexican Pacific League Champion) @ 9:30 PM ET

MLB Official Site Schedule

Latin American Series - Beto Avila University, Mexico (February 1, 2013)

Friday's Games:
Cocle (Panama League Champion) visits Colombian League Champion
 Nicaraguan League Champion visits San Andres (Veracruz League Champion)

Veracruz League Official Site Schedule

World Baseball Classic

Kris Medlen (Atlanta) will pass on pitching for Team USA: Mister Baseball

Japan League

Eddy Rivera (former DSL) is having trouble with his mechanics: Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) has switched agents: MLB Trade Rumors

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-13

Venezuelan League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis) was added to the Lara active roster: Lider

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aledmis Diaz and Dariel Alvarez have both had their free agency status put on hold: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Game:
Obregon (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Championship

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with two runs and two walks (one intentional).

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

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 6-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Santa Rosa (0-1) visits San Andres (1-0)

Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (3). (g/f:0-1)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido swept Aguilas in four games and will represent the Dominican League in Hermosillo, Mexico for the Caribbean Series.

Licey has let go general manager Fernando Ravelo, who has been at the job for 12 years: Listin Diario

Puerto Rican League Championship

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, three walks (two intentional), and grounded into one double play.

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

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 10-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Granada (0-1)

Colombian League Championship

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2: El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Cartagena) shines in the Colombian League: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-0) visits Cartagena (0-1) - Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Cartagena

Latin American Baseball Series (February 1, 2013)

Features the champions of the Veracruz, Colombian, Panama (Cocle), and Nicaraguan Leagues.

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in 39 games going 40-for-151 (.265) with ten doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 56 total bases, 17 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, .339 OBP, .371 SLG, and .710 OBP.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 24 games going 20-for-75 (.267) with two doubles, five home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .387 OBP, .493 SLG, and .880 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck 15 out over 18 innings.

Notes:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach) and Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach) are on the active roster for the final regular season week: Sydney Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (22-20) visits Sydney (24-18) @ 7:30 PM ET
Canberra (24-18) visits Adelaide (20-22) @ 7:00 PM CT
Melbourne (15-27) visits Perth (21-21) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Hector Santiago (Chicago-A) has turned down pitching for Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Dia

Current Cardinals

Early camp for  minor leaguers will be held: By Gosh, It's Langosch

Former Cardinals

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis) is expected to be ready for spring training: Larry Stone Twitter

Houston hired Doug White (former Johnson City pitching coach): Passion For Pitching

Joe Mather (former St. Louis) received an invite to major league camp by Philadelphia: Examiner

Earl Weaver (former MiLB player) passed away on Saturday: WJLA

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-12

Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:61-38)(g/f:2-4)

Peoria beat Surprise 3-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (3-9) visits Phoenix (5-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-6) visits Peoria (8-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-5) visits Salt River (6-5) @ 6:35 PM MST - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise

Venezuelan League

No Cardinals or former Cardinals played on Monday

Notes:
Luis Avilan (Atlanta) is expected to make his Lara debut in November: Lara Official Site

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) is rehabbing from elbow surgery and is expected to begin in the Parallel League on Friday: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (6-4) visits Caracas (5-4) @ 6:30 PM VST
Aragua (4-5) visits Caribes (4-5) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out. (g/f:5-3)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Navegantes beat Aragua 4-3 in 10 innings

Fermin Montanez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-5). (g/f:5-10)

La Guaira beat Zulia 8-1

Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two walks.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 selection-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched four batters.  He allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)

Caribes tied Tiburones 6-6 in 11 innings

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 12-3

Mexican Pacific League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (1-7) visits Mazatlan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-5) visits Mochis (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (5-3) visits Mexicali (5-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Culiacan (8-0) visits Hermosillo (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) is expected to return to active roster after missing time with a neck injury: Escogido Official Site

2012 Draft:
David Medina (Quad Cities) - Azucareros
Juan Castillo (Quad Cities) - Escogido
Roberto Reyes (Quad Cities) - Cibao
Willy Paulino (Quad Cities) - Licey

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (2-3) visits Licey (3-3)
Escogido (3-2) visits Azucareros (2-4)
Estrellas (4-2) visits Cibao (3-3)

Nicaraguan League

No Games Monday

Tuesday's Games:
Leon visits Boer
Chinandega visits Granada

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Scott Kazmir(Sugar Land) has signed on to pitch for Carolina: Primera Hora

Caguas GM Joey Cora (former MiLB signing) discussed his team's goals: Primera Hora

Four Japanese players will join Manati: Primera Hora

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) and Luis Mateo (Quad Cities) are expected to play for Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-12

Caribbean Series

Friday's Results:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing- Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:83-54)(g/f:10-2)
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:8-3)

Obregon beat Mayaguez 2-0

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one double, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Aragua 5-2


Saturday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:31-18)(ir-s:3-2)

Iker Franco (former Sprignfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Obregon beat Aragua 4-2

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI and was caught stealing/picked off.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:98-60)(g/f:9-6)

Escogido beat Mayaguez 6-1


Sunday's Results:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  Scored as a pinch runner.

Aragua beat Mayaguez 7-0

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Obregon 2-0


Monday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:37-20)(g/f:6-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Obregon 4-3

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one triple and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Escogido 7-0


Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, assisted in one double play, and allowed two stolen bases.

Aragua beat Obregon 6-2

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one ground into double play, assisted in one double play, one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Danilo Snachez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Mayaguez beat Escogido 3-1


Notes:
The Caribbean Series will be held in Hermosillo, Mexico in 2013: LMP Official Site

A showcase was held in the Dominican featuring 25 Latin prospects: Lider

Dominican Prospect League All-Star weekend recap: DPL Official Site

The Cardinals signed Joey Cora (Caguas) to a minor league deal: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) left series with a sprained pinkie: Primera Hora

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon), Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido), and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) were named to the All-Caribbean Team: LMP Official Site

Lara, Zulia, Margarita, and Caribes are the venues up for hosting the 2014 Caribbean Series: Lider

Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis-Aguilas/Licey) and Neifi Perez (Aguilas/Licey) were inducted in the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame Onj Sunday: Aguilas Official Site


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Championship

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two double, two RBIs, and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Tuxtlas 10-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Ivan Bellaztin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple and one sacrifice.

Tuxtlas beat Xalapa 10-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB signing-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Xalapa beat Tuxtlus 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Ivan  Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Tuxtlus beat Xalapa 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) is one of the players that will head to Colombia to face Sincelejo in a battle of the two championship teams: LIV Official Site


Japan League

Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Softbank) arrived in Japan on Wednesday: Yakyubaka

Brad Penny (former St. Louis) signed a one-year deal with Softbank: Japan Ball

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Chunichi) threw 80 pitches in latest session: Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is being penciled in as number three starter: Yakyubaka

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) is expected to travel with team but not play in February 11th game: Yakyubaka

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Softbank) tossed at 60-70%: Yakyubaka

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis) passed tryout and was signed to one-year deal: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

Brian Tallet (former St. Louis) signed minor league deal with the Pirates.

Jared Springer signed minor league deal with the Cardinals.

Cardinals released Victor Encarnacion (former Batavia).

Dodgers signed Jamey Wright (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Nationals signed Rick Ankiel (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Padres signed Jeff Suppan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Yankees signed Russell Branyan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-12

Caribbean Series

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs and one stolen base.

Mayaguez beat Aragua 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Obregon 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was added to the Escogido roster: Azucareros Official Site

Mayaguez had some issues with their flight: Lider

Escogido turned down Miguel Tejada's (Aguilas) services: Primera Hora

Cubs signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion: El Nuevo Herald

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-0) visits Obregon (0-1) @ 2:00 PM ET
Escogido (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 6:00 PM ET


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Championship

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and moved to right field, batting sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Tuxtlas beat Xalapa 7-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-2

Wednesday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 14-1

Friday's Game:
Monteria (3-4) visits Sincelejo (4-3): Pregame


Arizona Winter League

The league held a draft to select players for the ten teams: AWL Official Site

Friday's Games:
San Luis visits San Diego
Long Beach visits Calexico
Team Canada visits Blythe
Somerton visits Yuma
Arizona visits Saskatchewan


Dominican Prospect League

The league announced it's All-Star teams: DPL Official Site

The Tigers signed right-handed Ignacio Valdez: DPL Official Site


Japan League

Former Cardinals In Spring Camps:
Brian Barden (former St. Louis) - Hiroshima
Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) - Softbank
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) - Rakuten
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) - Orix
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) - Softbank
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis) - Chunichi
Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) - Hiroshima

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Chunichi) threw his first bullpen session: Yakyubaka

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) talked about his batting practice: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-12

Dominican League Championship

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out. (g/f:7-4)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and three intentional walks for the blown save (3) and losing decision (2-1). (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout amd assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-5
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Dominican Summer League will open June 2, 2012 and will be dedicated to former St. Louis scout Robertico Diaz.

Escogido wins Dominican League Championship over Aguilas five games to four.


Colombian League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) was named MVP: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Game:
Monteria (1-4) visits Sincelejo (4-1): Pregame Notes


Caribbean Series - Santo Dominigo, Dominican Republic

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) are among the players on the Aragua roster: Lider

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) was given the green light to play with Mayaguez, while Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) was turned down: Primera Hora

Mayaguez named their roster for the Caribbean Series: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (Venezuela) visits Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) @ 2:00 PM ET
Obregon (Mexican Pacific) visits Escogido (Dominican) @ 6:00 PM ET


Japan League

Softbank is close to a deal with Brad Penny (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka


Mexican League

Veracruz signed Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing): MiLB Official Site

Laguna signed Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing): MiLB Official Site