Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-15: Dennys Reyes Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Amaury Cazana Tied For Lead In Hits, Tied For Second In Doubles, & Tied For Fourth In RBIs In Veracruz League; Miguel Socolovich Activated In Venezuelan League

Dennys Reyes - Tomateros de Culiacan

Venezuelan League Playoffs

Notes:
Jorge De Leon (Oakland free agent-Escogido) has signed to pitch for Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Barry Enright (Los Angeles free agent-Hermosillo) and Jonathan Arias (Monterrey-Obregon) have signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Joe Dunigan (New Jersey-San Juan) has signed on to play for La Guaira: Lider

Caracas activated Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing): El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caracas (29-34) visits La Guaira (29-34) @ 2:00 PM VST
Caracas/La Guaira winner @ Lara (29-34) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
What does the duo of Manny Ramirez (Chicago-N) and Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) mean to Cibaenas: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (1-3) visits Cibaenas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Yurendell de Caster (Winnipeg free agent) is closing in on his second career triple crown: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Rivas (25-17) visits San Fernando (15-28) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (21-21) visits Chinandega (24-19) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Perth (16-17) visits Brisbane (18-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Sydney (16-17) visits Adelaide (22-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Canberra (17-17) visits Melbourne (11-23) @ 5:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) broke records and was dominant offensively while Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) was almost perfect from the mound: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Carolina (19-20) visits Caguas (25-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Santurce (19-19) visits Mayaguez (22-16) @ 7:30 PM AST - Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) is scheduled to start


Colombian League

Friday's Games:
Monteria (17-20) visits Barranquilla (22-15)
Cartagena (19-17) visits Sincelejo (15-21)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in 27 games going 36-for-109 (.330) with ten doubles, three home runs, 24 RBIs, 19 runs, 15 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, .422 OBA, .505 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in seven games going 8-for-26 (.308) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, five runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .438 OBA, .462 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 24 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with two doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 14 runs, ten walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, 13 strikeouts, .317 OBA, .300 SLG, and .617 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made five starts posting a 2-3 record, 6.08 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 31 hits, 22 runs (16 earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 23.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Acayucan (14-12) visits Paso de Ovejas (12-14-1)
La Cuenca (17-10) visits Santa Rosa (14-11)
Coatza (6-17-3) visits San Andres (13-12-1)
Chiapas (15-10-1) visits Xalapa (11-16)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Metro (5-8) visits Cocle (11-3) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (7-6) visits Herrera (4-10) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) would still like to play in the MLB but doesn't feel he his physically ready to compete yet.  He would also like to win a NPB championship first: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-14: Amaury Cazana Leads Veracuz League In Hits; Evan MacLane Named Game One Starter; Iker Franco & Luis Garcia Injury Updates

Iker Franco - Yaquis de Obregon

Venezuelan League

Friday's Games:
Margarita (22-36) visits Aragua (32-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-5)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) said in an interview that with his latest surgery he will be able to play another five-six years: YaquiSoy Twitter

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) will have surgery on his knee and miss the remainder of the winter season: No Pasanada

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (16-13) visits Navojoa (12-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (14-15) visits Mazatlan (13-16) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named starter for game one in the postseason: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
San Fernando (13-25) visits Boer (20-17) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (21-17) visits Rivas (21-16) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (19-9) visits Canberra (15-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (16-13) visits Sydney (12-17)  6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (10-18) visits Perth (13-15) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Friday's Games:
Caguas (22-12) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (11-24) visits Mayaguez (20-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) handed out presents to kids on Christmas and took some questions on baseball and his life in retirement: El Heraldo

Friday's Games:
Monteria (12-20) visits Sincelejo (15-16)
Barranquilla (19-13) visits Cartagena (17-14)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso-de Ovejas) has played in 21 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with nine doubles, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 18 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 13 strikeouts, .441 OBA, .558 SLG, and .999 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, ten runs, eight walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, ten strikeouts, .349 OBA, .351 SLG, and .700 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one run, two walks, .400 OBA, and .400 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made four starts posting a 1-3 record, 7.85 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 18.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
La Cuenca (13-8) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
San Andres (9-10-1) visits Xalapa (9-12)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Coatza (6-12-3)
Santa Rosa (10-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-10-1)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Urraca (3-5) visits Metro (4-4) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (7-2) visits Herrera (3-6) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Eight teams, led by Matanzas (31-14), will mving on to the second round of the tournament: El Nuevo Heraldo

There is question on whether Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Chiba Lotte) will be able to play in the league until the end of the season because the season runs until April and the NPB begins spring training: Cafe Fuerte

Yokohama is nearing a deal with Yulieski Gourriel (Yokohama free agent): Yakyubaka


Nippon Professional League

Chihiro Kaneko's (Orix) four-year contract does not include a promise to post for the MLB and Chunichi, Yokohama, Hanshin, and Rakuten did offer that chance: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-14: Amaury Cazana Singles & Hits A Grand Slam; Ivan Bellazetin Singles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Anthony Garcia Receiving High Praise In Puerto Rico

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 19 games going 27-for-78 (.346) with five doubles, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, eight strikeouts, two caught stealing, .414 OBP, .410 SLG, and .824 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 64-for-197 (.325) with 13 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 31 RBIs, 87 total bases, 24 runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .382 OBP, .442 SLG, and .823 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 58 games going 74-for-231 (.320) with 18 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 28 RBIs, 106 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, five stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .459 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 39 games going 42-for-143 (.294) with seven doubles, one triple, 20 RBIs, 51 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .346 OBP, .357 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 51 games going 55-for-197 (.279) with five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 73 total bases, 30 runs, 24 walks, two stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .371 SLG, and .731 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 45-for-188 (.239) with five doubles, eight home runs, 30 RBIs, 74 total bases, 26 runs, nine walks, 42 strikeouts, .295 OBP, .394 SLG, and .688 OPS.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 31 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.56 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, seven holds, and nine saves.  He's allowed 24 hits, two earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 32 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 11 hits, two earned runs, six walks, and struck six out over 12.2 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 12 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 5.09 ERA, and 1.87 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.89 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and 11 holds.  He's allowed 25 hits, 12 earned runs, nienw alks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 18.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, six earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over seven innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 12 earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over nine innings.

Notes:
Alvaro Seijas talks about his first career start in the LVBP: El Universal

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has decided to keep playing into the postseason, while Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) will not: El Universal

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) on the inactive list and could be released on January 2 if not activated: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Dominican League

Notes:
Cibao selected Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) and Azucareros picked Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) in the playoff draft: Listin Diario


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-4).  (g/f:4-8)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Santurce beat San Juan 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-6 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-4)

San Juan beat Santurce 3-2 in 14 innings in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-2)

Anthony Garica (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has broken a couple HR and RBI records and is on course to break more, with Alex Cora (former MiLB signing) calling him MVP: El Nuevo Dia

Hector Villanueva (former St. Louis), Sixto Lezcano (former St. Louis), Jerry Morales (former St. Louis), Julio Gonzalez (former St. Louis), Mike Kinnunen (former Louisville), Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing), Alex Cora (former MiLB signing), and Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) will take part in Caguas' Night Of Heroes & Legends: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 12-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and no runs for the save.  (g/f:0-3)

La Cuenca beat Coatza 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting ninth.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Chiapas 12-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
San Andres (8-10-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-9-1)
Coatza (6-11-3) visits La Cuenca (12-8)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
Xalapa (9-11) visits Santa Rosa (9-10)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cocle beat Metro 7-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Urraca beat Herrera 12-7

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Cuba has been give the go to play, they just need to get visas: Primera Hora

Cuba is looking for ways to stop their top players from escaping the country: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chihiro Kaneko re-signed with Orix: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-14: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Mateo Hits A Solo Home Run; Ivan Bellazetin Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Knocks In One Run

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two grounded into double plays and assisted in two double plays.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Les Walrond (former Memphis-Boston scout) visited with old La Guaira teammmates: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) threw from the mound for the first time since surgery: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Margarita (15-29) visits Zulia (28-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (22-25) visits Caracas (20-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-22) visits Caribes (30-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (18-26) visits Aragua (24-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Games:
Caimanes visits Margarita @ 9:00 AM VST
Zulia visits Caribes @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes visits Aragua @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle visits Cardenales @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit visits Navegantes @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:76-47)(g/f:3-3)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Jalisco (7-5) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (5-7) visits Culiacan (5-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (5-7) visits Hermosillo (7-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 36 games going 43-for-147 (.293) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 60 total bases, 26 runs, 13 walks, eight walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .352 OBP, .408 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) has played in 28 games going 27-for-105 (.257) with eight doubles, five home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .476 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 20 games going 15-for-63 (.238) with two doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .262 OBP, .270 SLG, and .531 OPS.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over five innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.51 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), four home runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made eight starts posting a 2-1 record, 3.52 ERA, and 0.99 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 18 runs (15 earned), two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 38.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (three earned), and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 5.88 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 42 hits, 23 runs (22 earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 33.2 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, four walks, and struck eight out over six innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 40.50 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Notes:
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis) and Blake Lalli (Arizona) have signed on to play for Estrellas: LIDOM Official Site

Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) is expected to debut on Sunday, Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis) on Tuesday, and Wandy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh free agent) and J.C. Oviedo (Tampa Bay free agent) are working out in Parallel League: Cibaenas Official Site

Lew Ford (Long Island) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (22-14) visits Cibaenas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (11-25) visits Cibao (20-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (18-18) visits Licey (15-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 2-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer visits San Fernando @ 6:00 PM
Rivas visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Perth (8-10) visits Melbourne (6-12) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (8-10) visits Adelaide (11-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one outfield assist.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 17-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (10-13) visits Caguas (17-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (7-15) visits Mayaguez (14-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Oveja) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Paso de Oveja beat Coatza 8-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 5-2

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)

Xalapa beat La Cuenca 6-4 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas visits Acayucan
Santa Rosa visits La Cuenca
San Andres visits Coatza
Xalapa visits Chiapas


Japan & Korea

Hiroshima finalized 2015 deals with Deunte Heath and Rainel Rosario (former Springfield): Yakyubaka

Seung-Hwan Oh (Hanshin) may be more interested in returning the Samsung in the KBO rather than come to MLB: Yakyubaka

Bae Young-Soo has left Samsung, after spending his entire 15-year career with, and signed with Hanwha: Korea Joongang Daily

Shane Youman (Lotte) and Mitch Talbot (Long Island) have signed with Hanwha: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-14: Rafael Ortega Collects Two Singles, Two RBIs, & Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Collects Three Singles, One RBI, & Three Runs; Luis Mateo Invited To Big League Camp

Juan Pena - Tobis de Acayucan

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, three runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-La Guaira) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, three runs, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat La Guaira 14-13
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara/La Guaira) and Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) are on a list of players willing to reinforce teams in the championship series: Lider

Chris Cody (York-Aguilas) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Magallanes has been waiting since December for Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) to get the clearance to pitch: Aragua Official Site

Junior Guerra (Wichita free agent-La Guaira) has signed with T&A San Marino (Italy): Mister Baseball

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (5-10) visits Caribes (9-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (9-6) visits Magallanes (10-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
Veracruz (Triple-A Mexican League) re-signed Lorenzo Barcelo (Veracruz free agent-Aguilas) and Remberro Romo (Veracruz free agent-Mazatlan): XEU Deportes

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League Championship

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple and one sacrifice.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out.

San Andres beat Acayucan 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Andres will represent the Veracruz League in the 2014 Latin American Series.


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Licey beat Escogido 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) worked on his pitches and wanted to face batters with experience to prepare to go into spring training as a starting candidate: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Game:
Escogido (0-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 5:05 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Rivas (3-1) visits Boer (1-3) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) received a non-roster invite to St. Louis MLB spring training: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-6 with one double, two runs, and one stolen base.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-9

Tuesday's Game:
Cartagena (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1)


Panama League

Friday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Herrera beat Chiriqui 4-3

Saturday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Urraca beat Chiriqui 4-2

Sunday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Urraca beat Chiriqui 3-0

Allen Cordoda (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chriqui beat Urraca 4-2 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Games:
Chirqui (1-10) visits Cocle (10-2)
Herrera (5-6) visits Urraca (6-4)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-14-14: Rafael Ortega Singles & Drives In One Run; Amaury Cazana & Jose Leon Establish Teams For 2014 Season; Carlos Gonzalez Moves On In Career

Rafael Ortega - Tiburones de la Guaira

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-2
El Universal Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to third base, batting third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over in center field, batting ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-1
Lider Post Game

Notes:
Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco-Magallanes) was added to the Magallanes active roster: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (8-2) visits Caracas (5-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-6) visits Zulia (2-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Notes:
Veracruz (Triple-A Mexican League) announced the signings of Edward Valdez (Monterrey free agent-Licey), Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer), and Ricardo Gomez (Veracruz free agent-Aguilas): MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (1-1) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Oluta 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) received one vote for Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

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


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Arkansas) was chosen by Guaynabo in the Puert Rican Double-A League draft: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (7-1) visits Carolina (1-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-4) visits Caguas (4-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League

Notes:
Carlos Gonzalez (former Johnson City) has been hired on as pitching coach for Veraguas and is also a scout for Houston.

Tuesday's Doubleheader Games:
Cocle (5-1) visits Chiriqui (0-4)
Urraca (3-2) visits Herrera (2-3)


Cuban League

Rene Arocha (former St. Louis) will be on hand for a softball game among former and current Cuban professional baseball players: El Nuevo Herald


European Leagues

Milwaukee signed 19-year old Dutch catcher Milan Post to a minors deal: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-14: Robinson Cancel Named Carolina Manager; Ronny Cedeno Doubles Twice & Drives In Four Runs; Luis Garcia Hits A Solo Homer & Walks Twice

Robinson Cancel (left) - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis claimed outfielder Rafael Ortega off waivers from Texas on Monday.  He played 42 games during the regular winter league season with La Guaira.  Ortega went 24-for-100 (.240) with five doubles, three RBIs, 29 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .315 OBP, .290 SLG, and .605 OPS.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (1-3) visits La Guaira (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-1) visits Caribes (4-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:2-1)

Guasave beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 15-4
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Cibao 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth as designated hitter and batted ninth.  One sac fly and one RBI.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Licey beat Escogido 7-3
Listin Diario Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League

Former Cardinals:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 48 games going 51-for-182 (.280) with nine doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 75 total bases, 28 runs, 13 walks, 25 strikeouts, .361 OBA, .412 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 42 games going 42-for-150 (.280) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 63 total bases, 26 runs, seven walks, 25 strikeouts, .331 OBA, .420 SLG, and .751 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 47 games going 46-for-171 (.269) with ten doubles, one home run, 22 RBIs, 59 total bases, 15 runs, 20 walks, 34 strikeouts, .345 OBA, .345 SLG, and .690 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) made nine starts posting a 1-3 record, 4.53 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 48 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 14 out over 43.2 innings.

Tuesday's Playoff Game:
Chinandega (23-25) visits Rivas (26-22) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) was named manger of Carolina: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (1-2) visits Mayaguez (3-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (2-1) visits Carolina (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-2


Panama League (January 7, 2014)

The league begin play Tuesday with four franchises in Cocle, Veraguas, Chiriqui, and Herrera: Panama American

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-14: Anthony Garcia Candidate For Puerto Rican League MVP; Jonathan Escudero Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings In Spot Start; Wayne Lundgren Strikes Out Two Of Four Batters For The Hold

Wayne Lundgren - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Thursday's Games:
La Guaira (32-31) visits Caribes (39-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (33-30) visits Caracas (34-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and three strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games, Best Of Seven Series:
Guasave (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Oluta beat Coatza 8-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 8-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Xalapa beat San Andres 1-0
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Thursday's Games:
Aguilas (2-2) visits Licey (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (2-2) visits Cibao (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Thursday's Game:
Rivas (24-20) visits Boer (25-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (5).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-1)

Sydney beat Brisbane 5-4

Friday's Games:
Perth (19-12) visits Melbourne (16-15) @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (13-18) visits Canberra (18-13) @ 7:00 PM AET - Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) is scheduled to start
Sydney (15-16) visits Brisbane (12-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) is a candidate for MVP: Primera Hora

Santurce is struggling to pay their managers and players: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (21-19) visits Caguas (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (19-21) visits Ponce (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 6-3 in game one of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 3-2 in game two of doubleheader

Notes:
Barranquilla was awarded both December 26th doubleheader games, won by Sincelejo, because the opponent has improper registration for players: El Heraldo

Thursday's Games:
Barranquilla (9-26) visits Monteria (23-12)
Sincelejo (11-24) visits Cartagena (27-8)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-13: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margatita) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, and one hit by pitch.

Margarita beat Caribes 5-2 in game one of doubleheader

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and assisted in one double play.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 12-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:28-14)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 13-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (23-27) visits Lara (24-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-19) visits Magallanes (26-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (25-23) visits Margarita (20-30) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (25-24) visits Caracas (24-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hits, one earned run, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting eighth.  1-for-1 with one sacrifice.

Caracas and Margarita tied 9-9 after 11 innings

Notes:
St. Louis selected Jesus Ustariz from Detroit in the 2013 Rule 5 draft.  He has played 22 games going 29-for-74 (.392) with ten doubles, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 48 total bases, 16 runs, eight walks, three hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one stolen base, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .465 OBP, and .649 SLG in Parallel League play.

Thursday's Games:
Tiburones (18-26) visits Magallanes (27-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (26-17) visits Caribes (21-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (20-24) visits Aragua (20-24) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (19-26) visits Detroit (24-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (17-23) visits Tampa Bay (21-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (29-14) visits Lara (30-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (20-24) visits Caracas (30-9)  11:00 AM VST
Seattle (17-26) visits Navegantes (11-32) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-3 at the plate.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Guasave released C.J. Fick (former St. Louis): LMP Official Site

Guasave released Joe Mather (former St. Louis) on December 1st: LMP Official Site

Yucatan (Triple-A Mexican League) sent Angel Berroa and Yadel Marti to Puebla for Jose Castillo and Sergio Perez: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (10-7) visits Hermosillo (11-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-11) visits Guasave (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-9) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-13) visits Mexicali (11-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double,  three RBIs, one run, one walk, and committed two errors.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 16-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out.

Xalapa beat Oluta 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cordoba beat San Andres 6-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Tuxpan (24-13-4) visits Acayucan (27-15)
Veracruz (8-33-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Cordoba (19-25-1) visits San Andres (25-14-1)
Oluta (18-19-3) visits Xalapa (18-20-1)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (5).  (g/f:1-1)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:4-6)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 6-3
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Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estellas) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Escogido beat Estrellas 4-3 in 12 innings
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Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-1)

Licey beat Cibao 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed Angel Castro, who spent last season pitching in the Los Angeles farm system.  He has made eight starts posting a 4-3 record, 1.29 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP this season with Aguilas.  Castro has allowed 41 hits, 11 runs (seven earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 48.2 innings.

Thursday's Games:
Licey (24-17) visits Aguilas (25-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (15-25) visits Escogido (26-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (18-23) visits Estrellas (14-27) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one double.

Rivas beat Boer 5-0
La Prensa Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (18-13) visits Rivas (19-11) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (12-19) visits Granada (13-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

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


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the third in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-4
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Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ponce beat Caguas 4-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (14-14) visits Mayaguez (15-13) @ 6:00 PM AST
Ponce (14-13) visits Santurce (12-15) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one sac fly, and one hit by pitch.

Donovan Solano (former Memsmphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.   3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-3


Japan League

Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) received minor league offer from Toronto and another team: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-13: Scott McGregor Strikes Out Five & Allows Four Runs Over Five Innings; Jermaine Curtis Singles; Ronny Gil Walks & Scores One Run

Ivan Bellazetin - Acayucan

Venezuelan League

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Caracas 4-1
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Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-1)

Lara beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) was dealing with an injured forearm and was added back to the active roster: Lara Official Twitter

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) were added to active rosters while Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) and Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) were removed: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (17-18) visits Lara (12-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (16-17) visits Caribes (22-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (15-18) visits Aragua (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (20-14) visits La Guaira (16-17) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Mochis beat Obregon 6-4
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Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  4-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Mexicali beat Guasave 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (15-17) visits Mazatlan (15-16-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (18-15) visits Hermosillo (21-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (12-21) visits Mochis (15-17-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (17-16) visits Mexicali (17-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision.

Cordoba beat Coatza 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one error.

Acayucan beat Oluta 11-3

Wednesday's Games:
Oluta (9-11-1) visits Acayucan (14-10)
Cordoba (10-14-1) visits Coatza (14-10)
Xalapa (9-11-1) visits Veracruz (4-20-1)
Tuxpan (13-7-2) visits San Andres (15-5)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the third at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-2
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Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over as second base, batting leadoff.  One walk and one run.

Cibao beat Azucareros 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Victor Moreno (former Quad Cities-Estrellas) entered in the 13th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2 in 13 innings

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (9-17) visits Licey (17-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (12-14) visits Azucareros (8-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (16-10) visits Aguilas (15-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-5 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Granada beat Boer 10-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (8-11) visits Boer (8-8) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (5-12) visit Rivas (14-4) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, was picked off, and assisted in two double plays.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck two out for the save (2).  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Ponce beat Caguas 4-3
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John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 8-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (7-6) visits Carolina (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (5-9) visits Mayaguez (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and two walks.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 7-4


Asian Series

Canberra beat Uni-President 7-Eleven 14-4