Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-14: Eliezer Alfonso Doubles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; David Peralta Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Geudy Guerra Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Geddy Guerra - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one caught stealing.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 5-1
El Universal Post Game

Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits and three earned runs.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Zulia beat Magallanes 10-0
El Universal Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-4
El Universal Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), two home runs, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-2)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two runs.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-3)

Margarita beat La Guaira 14-4
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) sat out with with a sore right shoulder: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (26-33) visits Caribes (36-22) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (27-31) visits Margarita (22-35) @ 5:00 PM VST
Lara (27-33) visits Magallanes (29-29) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (33-25) visits Aragua (32-24) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two doubles and one run.

Jalisco beat Mochis 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Obregon 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (17-9) visits Mochis (12-14) @ 3:30 PM MT
Mexicali (16-10) visits Hermosillo (13-13) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (10-16) visits Mazatlan (11-15) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (9-17) visits Culiacan (16-10) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (31-17) visits Azucareros (24-25) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (28-21) visits Cibaenas (28-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (19-30) visits Escogido (16-33) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at first base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

San Fernando beat Rivas 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (13-24) visits Rivas (20-16) @ 4:00 PM
Chinandega (19-17) visits Boer (20-15) @ 2:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 23 games going 22-for-83 (.265) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 41 total bases, eight runs, five walks, one stolen base, 25 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .293 OBP, .494 SLG, and .787 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.31 ERA, and 2.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten earned runs, three home runs, six walks, and struck 12 out over 9.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Springfield-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and moved to right field, batting eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat San Juan 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (18-15) visits San Juan (10-21) @ 4:14 PM AST
Caguas (21-11) visits Carolina (16-16) @ 6:00 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision.  (g/f:4-1)

La Cuenca beat Acayucan 11-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two doubles and one run.

Paso de Ovejas beat Santa Rosa 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
La Cuenca (10-7) visits Acayucan (8-8)
Chiapas (11-4-1) visits Coatza (4-10-3)
Paso de Ovejas (7-9-1) visits Santa Rosa (8-8)
Xalapa (8-9) visits San Andres (7-8-1)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cocle beat Urraca 5-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and seventh.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and committed two errors.

Metro beat Herrera 5-1

Notes:
Jonathan Arauz (Philadelphia) is training with Panama Oeste in the Youth League: Panama American

Sunday's Games:
Metro (3-2) visits Cocle (5-1) @ 6:00 PM
Herrera (1-5) visits Veraguas (2-3) @ 6:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin may offer a four-year deal to Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent) and Chiba Lotte may be interested in Seung-Hwan Oh after his contract is up with Hanshin:Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-12

Arizona Fall League

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with three runs, two stolen bases, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and picked one runner off. (p-s:49-32)(g/f:5-3)

Phoenix beat Surprise 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Phoenix (9-10) visits Peoria (14-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-10) visits Mesa (6-15) @ 12:35 PM MST - Kevin Siegrist (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Scottsdale (12-10) visits Salt River (11-10) @ 6:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) has played in eight games going 2-for-3 (.667) with one double, two RBIs, three total bases, two runs, one strikeout, .667 OBP, 1.00 SLG, and 1.667 OPS.

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck six out over nine innings.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.24 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 8.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.24 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 8.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in nine games going 7-for-21 (.333) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, two walks, four strikeouts, .375 OBP, .524 SLG, and .899 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 18 games going 19-for-64 (.297) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, six runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .370 OBP, .375 SLG, and .745 OPS.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in nine games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .341 OBP, .472 SLG, and .814 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 19 games going 17-for-76 (.224) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, nine RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .298 OBP, .329 SLG, and .627 OPS.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made five starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.63 ERA, and 1.79 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 22.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, and struck five out over four innings.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.12 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, three earned runs, and five walks over 2.2 innings.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 12.91 ERA, and 2.74 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, 11 earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit three batters, and struck three out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.63 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 18.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out over one inning.

Names:
Carlos Zambrano (Miami-Caribes) is possibly gonna be traded to Magallanes: Lider

Matt Palmer (San Diego) will joins Caribes on November 10th: Lider

Caracas fired Rick Sweet and named Frank Kremblas replacement: Caracas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (5-15) visits Magallanes (11-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (9-12) visits Caracas (11-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (11-8) visits Caribes (10-10) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Tampa Bay beat Margarita 5-4

Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out. (g/f:1-6)
Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-2)

Lara and La Guaira tied 5-5 in 11 innings

Jose Garcia (Memphis free agent-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Aragua 4-0

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk and one stolen base.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Boston beat Caribes 7-6

Tuesday's Games:
Detroit (2-8) visits Aragua (13-2) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (7-7) visits Zulia (5-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (9-6) visits Navegantes (5-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (8-4) visits Seattle (3-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (8-5) visits Caracas (12-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (6-7) visits Lara (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (10-5) visits Tampa Bay (6-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (4-9) visits Boston (4-8) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Current Cardinals:
Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.66 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP. He's allowed 24 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, four walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 19.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 19 games going 16-for-59 (.271) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, eight RBIs, 26 total bases, six runs, nine walks, 16 strikeouts, .368 OBP, .441 SLG, and .808 OPS.
Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan/Navojoa) has played in 19 games going 18-for-68 (.265) with four doubles, one home run, nine RBI, 25 total bases, ten runs, six walks, four stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .342 OBP, .368 SLG, and .709 OPS.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over four innings.
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 10.80 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck eight out over five innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made six relief appearance posting a 0-2 record, 15.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over three innings.

Notes:
Hermosillo fired manager Bill Plummer (former Modesto) and pitching coach Sid Monge (former MiLB pitching coach): Hermosillo Official Site

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) is still waiting on the inactive list: Mochis Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (10-10) visits Hermosillo (10-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (10-10) visits Culiacan (15-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-15) visits Navojoa (7-13) @ 7:30 PM MST - Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Obregon (12-8) visits Guasave (11-9) @ 7:30 PM MT

Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) has played in ten games going 15-for-42 (357) with four doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 13 runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .667 SLG, .400 OBA, and 1.067 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) has played in 13 games going 12-for-57 (.211) with three doubles, two RBIs, ten runs, four walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, .263 SLG, .281 OBA, and .544 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) has played in 14 games going 12-for-60 (.200) with three doubles, seven RBIs, five runs, three walks, one sac fly, 11 strikeouts, .250 SLG, .234 OBA, and .484 OBP.

Juan Pena (former Memphis-Xalapa) has made three starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.65 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 16.1 innings.

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two runs and one hit by pitch.

Aguilas beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis free agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one strikeout.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) was named LIDOM Player of the Week with Eugenio Velez (Memphis free agent-Azucareros) receiving consideration: LIDOM Official Site

Manny Ramirez (Free Agent) is expected to join Aguilas next week: LIDOM Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: LIDOM Official Site

Willy Paulino (Quad Cities-Licey) pitched two innings of relief as Licey beat Cleveland 7-4 in the Dominican Instructional League: Licey Official Site

Yokohoma is interested in Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido): Yakyubaka

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (5-9) visits Escogido (6-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (9-7) visits Azucareros (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (8-7) visits Aguilas (10-6) @ 7:30 PM AST

Minor Leagues

Joe Mather (former St. Louis elected free agency from Chicago (N), P.J. Walters (former St. Louis) elected free agency from Minnesota, Luis Perdomo (former Springfield) was removed from the Minnesota 40-man roster, and Washington signed Francisco Samuel (former Memphis): Baseball America

Free Agents: Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Arizona), Ruban Gotay (former Memphis-Atlanta), Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Baltimore), Rich Rundles (former Memphis-Baltimore), Brian Esposito (former St. Louis-Chicago), Niko Vasquez (former Palm Beach-Cincinnati), Michel Hernandez (former Memphis-Cleveland), Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Cleveland), Royce Ring (former Memphis-Colorado), Curt Smith (former Springfield-Miami), Domnit Bolivar (former Springfield-Milwaukee), Corey Patterson (former St. Louis-Milwaukee), C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-New York-N), Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh), Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay), Nate Robertson (former Memphis-Toronto), Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Toronto), Mike MacDougal (former St. Louis-Washington), and Jarrett Hoffpauir (former St. Louis-Washington): Baseball America

Cardinals minor league free agents: By Gosh, It's Langosch

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-12

Arizona Fall League

Monday's Results:

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Phoenix 4-2 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 4-0

Tuesday's Results:

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  4-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:56-35)(g/f:3-3)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs. (p-s:19-15)(g/f:1-2)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 11-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) learning way around bases: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Phoenix (2-4) visits Surprise (4-3) @ 12:35 PM MT - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (4-2) visits Peoria (5-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Mesa (3-4) visits Scottsdale (2-5) @ 6:35 PM MT

Venezuelan League

No Games Monday

Tuesday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run. (p-s:12-6)(g/f:0-2)

Caracas beat Lara 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-2)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game at first base and assisted in two double plays.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:4-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira roster: La Guaira Official Site

Caracas is not expecting Livan Hernandez (Milwaukee) to join the team: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (3-2) visits Caracas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (2-2) visits Aragua (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-2) visits Zulia (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-5) visits Margarita (5-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Results:

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-2)

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-3

Tuesday's Results:

Fermin Montanez (former GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:7-3)

La Guaira beat Seattle 8-2

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Detroit 6-2

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (1-1) visits Navegantes (0-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (0-2) visits Seattle (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (0-2) visits Caracas (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (2-0) visits Lara (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (0-2) visits Philadelphia (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (2-0) visits Tampa Bay (0-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (2-0) visits Zulia (0-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (2-0) visits Boston (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

No Games Monday

Tuesday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw one base runner out.

Mexicali beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Ayala (Baltimore) has joined Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mochis (0-2) for a doubleheader @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (0-3) visits Culiacan (3-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mexicali (2-1) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT

Dominican League

No Games Monday

Tuesday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 11-3

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in centerfield and batted seventh..  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pick off.

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Francisco Samuel (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Aguilas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jean Segura (Milwaukee) will join Cibao on October 19th: LIDOM Official Site

Tampa Bay signed shortstop Angel Moreno: DPL Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (2-0) visits Licey (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (0-1) visits Azucareros (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-1) visits Aguilas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega visits Leon
Boer visits Granda

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Santurce will play the winter season in Hiram Bithorn Stadium: El Neuvo Dia

Minor League News

Blake Hawksworth (former St. Louis) was removed from the Dodgers 40-man roster and elected free agency: Baseball America


Other Leagues:
Australian League - November 1, 2012
Colombian League - November 16, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-12

Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach -Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks,committed one pickoff error, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (p-s:42-27)(g/f:3-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Peoria (2-1) visits Phoenix (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Surprise (1-2) visits Mesa (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Salt River (3-0) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:356 PM MT

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (Memphis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six earned runs, and one home run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck five out. (g/f:6-4)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) made the La Guaira opening day roster: La Guaira Official Site

Friday's Games:
Margarita(1-0)  visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1)
Caracas (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VST
Zulia (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League (Oct. 13, 2012)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Mochis) scored for Mochis: Mochis Official Site

Dominican League (Oct. 14, 2012)

Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) and Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) look to be opening the season on Aguilas roster: Aguilas Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) will start the season in centerfield, Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) at third base, and Carlos Martinez (Springfield-Aguilas) in the starting rotation: Aguilas Official Site

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) pitched in loss to Azucareros: Estrellas Official Site

Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is listed on the Azucareros roster: Azucareros Official Site

Others:
Nicaraguan League (Oct. 16, 2012)
Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)
Colombian League (Nov. 16, 2012)

Dominican League 2011 Final Stats - Current & Former Cardinals

Current Cardinals:

Eugenio Velez (MiLB signing-Estrellas) played in 33 games going 27-for-110 (.245) with six doubles, two triples, one home run, seven RBIs, 40 total bases, 14 runs, 12 walks, 27 strikeouts, four stolen bases, two caught stealing, .331 OBP, and .364 SLG.
Matt Carpenter (Memphis-Licey) played in five games going 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBIs, three total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, one stolen base, .333 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) played in five games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, two stolen bases, one caught stealing, .154 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Cibao) played in seven games going 2-for-22 (.091) with one RBI, two total bases, four runs, nine walks, ten strikeouts, .375 OBP, and .091 SLG.
Rainel Rosario (Palm Beach-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.
Edgar Lara (Quad Cities-Azucareros) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.
Ronny Gil (Quad Cities-Cibao) played in one game without an at-bat.

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.44 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, no runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 5.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, seven walks, and struck three out over 11 innings.
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) made 26 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 3.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 14 saves.  He allowed 25 hits, nine earned runs, hit two batters, walked seven, and struck 20 out over 23.2 innings.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP. He allowed 26 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, hit three batters, walked ten, and struck 18 out over 28 innings.


Former Cardinals:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one triple, one RBI, three total bases, one run, .250 OBP, and 1.000 SLG.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Estrellas/Licey/Escogido) played in 23 games going 26-for-83 (.313) with six doubles, two triples, 14 RBIs, 36 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 13 strikeouts, four stolen bases, .367 OBP, and .434 SLG.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) played in 47 games going 38-for-173 (.220) with five doubles, four triples, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 60 total bases, 22 runs, 19 walks, 35 strikeouts, two stolen bases, .320 OBP, and .347 SLG.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) played in 23 games going 14-for-64 (.219) with two doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 25 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .342 OBP, and .391 SLG.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Estrellas/Cibao) played in 23 games going 8-for-44 (.182) with one double, three RBIs, nine total bases, ten walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, and .205 SLG.
Brett Wallace (former Memphis-Escogido) played in 20 games going 9-for-52 (.173) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, eight runs, 16 walks, 16 strikeouts, .366 OBP, and .327 SLG.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 13 games going 7-for-43 (.163) with one double, two home runs, eight RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .265 OBP, and .326 SLG.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 20 games going 6-for-42 (.143) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, ten strikeouts, .143 OBP, and .190 SLG.
Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros/Escogido) played in nine games going 2-for-20 (.100) with one home run, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, three walks, six strikeouts, .217 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Matt Meyer (former Springfield-Licey) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, seven walks, and struck 15 out over 12 innings.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked one, and struck five out.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) made 18 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.11 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 14 hits, eight runs (five earned), three walks, and struck 16 out over 21.1 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and five saves.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck five out over 9.2 innings.
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Escogido) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.48 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck ten out over 10.1 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) made 11 starts posting a 2-4 record, 3.56 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He allowed 44 hits, 20 runs (19 earned), hit one batter, walked 16, and struck 43 out over 48 innings.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) made 22 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 4.02 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and eight holds.  He allowed 14 hits, ten runs (seven earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked five, and struck 15 out over 15.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made 11 appearances (nine starts) posting a 4-4 record, 5.19 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.  He allowed 54 hits, 33 runs (30 earned), seven home runs, nine walks, and struck 52 out over 52 innings.
Julio Manon (former Johnson City-Escogido) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.35 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Brad Thompson (former St. Louis-Licey) made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 8.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked six, and struck two out over nine innings.
Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, 3.67 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 4.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and two walks over 1.1 innings.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Cibao) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 27.00 ERA, and 9.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk over 0.1 innings.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-11

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings. He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out. (p-s:77-50)(g/f:9-1)

Guasave beat Mochis 3-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted second. 1-for-4 with one run, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Obregon beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (10-5) visits Guasave (10-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (7-8) visits Hermosillo (8-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-6) visits Mochis (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-12) visits Mexicali (7-8) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth. 1-for-4 and one outfield assist.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Adron Chambers (Memphis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Aragua (26-21) visits Lara (21-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (20-27) visits Zulia (25-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (24-23) visits Caribes (24-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (19-29) visits La Guaira (29-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth. 1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Margarita beat Tiburones 7-3

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted third. 0-for-4 at the plate.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Aragua) started at first base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caracas 5-4

No Games Scheduled For December 9-11


Dominican League

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:5-3)
Azucareros beat Estrellas 9-2
Listin Diario Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

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

Aguilas beat Cibao 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, assisted in two double plays, and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Licey 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed a deal with the Tigers: Escogido Official Site

Ubaldo Jimenez (Indians) is expected to make his return debut with Licey on December 20th: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (26-15) visits Azucareros (22-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (17-24) visits Escogido (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (22-19) visits Cibao (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Chinandega 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Leon (11-16) visits Boer (16-12)
Granada (14-14) visits Chinandega (14-13)


Puerto Rican League

No Games Scheduled Thursday

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Agustin Montero, Kyle Smit (Cubs), Jonathan Huber (Dodgers), and Ben Grezlovski and released Charlie Leesman (White Sox), Ethan Martin (Dodgers), and Jeremy Farrell (Pirates): Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Caguas (16-9) visits Carolina (10-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (11-14) visits Ponce (12-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) has signed on to play for Cartagena: Team Renteria

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (5-3) visits Cartagena (4-6)
Monteria (2-4) visits Sincelejo (5-3)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-11

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 3-for-5 with one strikeout, one stolen base, and was picked off.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:83-49)(g/f:5-2)

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third. 2-for-6 with two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 12-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (5-5) visits Culiacan (7-3) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mexicali (4-6) visits Hermosillo (5-5) @ 7:00 PM MST
Obregon (7-3) visits Guasave (6-4) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (2-7) visits Navojoa (3-6) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (4-1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-3)

La Guaira beat Zulia 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Margarita 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Lehr (Reds) has signed on to pitch for Caracas after beginning the winter with Mochis in the Mexican Pacific League: Caracas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (18-24) visits Lara (19-23) @ TBA
Zulia (22-20) visits Aragua (25-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-21) visits Margarita (17-28) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third. 0-for-5 at the plate.
Domnit Bolivar (Palm Beach-Aragua) started in left field and batted seventh. 0-for-5 with three strikeouts and one error.

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh. 4-for-5 with two doubles, four RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) startedin right field and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Margarita beat Aragua 20-10

Jhohan Acevedo (DSL-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted eighth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (DSL-Caracas) started in second base and batted ninth. 1-for-4 at the plate.

Dail Villanueva (GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched three innings. He allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:3-2)
Ramon Ulacio (GCL-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings. He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 2-1

Romulo Ruiz (Batavia-Zulia) Started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Zulia 6-5

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-4). (g/f:1-1)

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Escogido 6-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched four innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-3). (g/f:2-5)

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (11). (g/f:2-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed three hits and one earned run. (g/f:1-0)

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 15-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (15-21) visits Licey (20-16) @ TBA
Escogido (14-22) visits Aguilas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (16-20) visits Azucareros (21-15) @ 7:30 PM AST

Panama League

No Games Friday

Saturday's Game:

All-Star Contest which features Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle)


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Granada 11-3, Jose Calero (former GCL-Granada) picked up his 2nd loss: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Leon beat Chinandega 19-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ricky Martinez (Batavia) has signed on to pitch for Chinandega: LNBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Granada (12-12) visits Boer (14-11
Chinandega (13-10) visits Leon (9-15)


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth. 0-for-4 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) Started at third base and batted third. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (13-7) visits Mayaguez (9-12) @ TBA
Carolina (7-12) visits Ponce (11-9) @ TBA

Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) signed a minor league deal with the Marlins: Baseball America

Japan League

One major league team has put in a bid on Seibu's shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima (click name for stats): Japan Ball

Dominican League - Thanksgiving Weekend

November 25:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter. (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Aguilas 5-4

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, struck one out, and was ejected in the ninth. (g/f:0-1)

Licey beat Escogido 5-0

Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 11-1

November 26:

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 6-2

Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings. He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck seven out. (g/f:4-4)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at second base and moved to first, batting fifth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 5-2

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-3). (g/f:6-7)

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter. he allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-2

November 27:

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 9-5

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (9). (g/f:1-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 4-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-3 with one walk and one fielding error.

Licey beat Escogido 5-2

November 28:

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched to four batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks. (g/f:1-0)

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs for the save (10). (g/f:2-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2 in 11 innings