Caribbean Series
Friday's Results:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing- Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted eighth. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:83-54)(g/f:10-2)
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:8-3)
Obregon beat Mayaguez 2-0
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second. 3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 1-for-6 with one double, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Escogido beat Aragua 5-2
Saturday's Results:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:31-18)(ir-s:3-2)
Iker Franco (former Sprignfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh. 2-for-3 with one double and one run.
Obregon beat Aragua 4-2
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second. 3-for-5 with one RBI and was caught stealing/picked off.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings. He allowed five hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:98-60)(g/f:9-6)
Escogido beat Mayaguez 6-1
Sunday's Results:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth. Scored as a pinch runner.
Aragua beat Mayaguez 7-0
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second. 0-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Escogido beat Obregon 2-0
Monday's Results:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one walk.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:37-20)(g/f:6-0)
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-3 at the plate.
Mayaguez beat Obregon 4-3
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh. 1-for-1 at the plate.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with one triple and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth. 0-for-3 at the plate.
Aragua beat Escogido 7-0
Tuesday's Results:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting fourth. 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, assisted in one double play, and allowed two stolen bases.
Aragua beat Obregon 6-2
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-2 with one ground into double play, assisted in one double play, one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth. 2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Danilo Snachez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.
Mayaguez beat Escogido 3-1
Notes:
The Caribbean Series will be held in Hermosillo, Mexico in 2013:
LMP Official Site
A showcase was held in the Dominican featuring 25 Latin prospects:
Lider
Dominican Prospect League All-Star weekend recap:
DPL Official Site
The Cardinals signed
Joey Cora (Caguas) to a minor league deal:
Primera Hora
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) left series with a sprained pinkie:
Primera Hora
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon),
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido), and
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) were named to the All-Caribbean Team:
LMP Official Site
Lara, Zulia, Margarita, and Caribes are the venues up for hosting the 2014 Caribbean Series:
Lider
Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis-Aguilas/Licey) and
Neifi Perez (Aguilas/Licey) were inducted in the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame Onj Sunday:
Aguilas Official Site
Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Championship
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-5 with two double, two RBIs, and one walk.
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth. 1-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Xalapa beat Tuxtlas 10-7
LIV Official Site Post Game
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth. 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Bellaztin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-3 with one triple and one sacrifice.
Tuxtlas beat Xalapa 10-0
LIV Official Site Post Game
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-4 with one run.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB signing-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Xalapa beat Tuxtlus 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) started at first base and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Tuxtlus beat Xalapa 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game
Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) is one of the players that will head to Colombia to face Sincelejo in a battle of the two championship teams:
LIV Official Site
Japan League
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Softbank) arrived in Japan on Wednesday:
Yakyubaka
Brad Penny (former St. Louis) signed a one-year deal with Softbank:
Japan Ball
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Chunichi) threw 80 pitches in latest session:
Yakyubaka
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is being penciled in as number three starter:
Yakyubaka
Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) is expected to travel with team but not play in February 11th game:
Yakyubaka
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Softbank) tossed at 60-70%:
Yakyubaka
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis) passed tryout and was signed to one-year deal:
Yakyubaka
Spring Training
Brian Tallet (former St. Louis) signed minor league deal with the Pirates.
Jared Springer signed minor league deal with the Cardinals.
Cardinals released
Victor Encarnacion (former Batavia).
Dodgers signed
Jamey Wright (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.
Nationals signed
Rick Ankiel (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.
Padres signed
Jeff Suppan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.
Yankees signed
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.
