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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-13: Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Scores Three Runs; Stephen Piscotty Triples In Fall Stars Game; James Ramsey Singles, Walks, & Steals One Base In Fall Stars Game

Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-East) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-East) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one triple.

Fall Stars: West beat East 9-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:24-14)

Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (4).  (g/f:0-1)

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one home run, three walks (two intentional), and struck three out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:6-5)
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double and three runs.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eric Thames (Houston) has signed on to play with Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Mark Rogers (Milwaukee) to pitch for Margarita: Lider

Alex Gonzalez (former Milwaukee) is expected to join Caracas in the next coming weeks: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Lara (7-13) visits Zulia (9-12) @ 4:00 PM VST
Caribes (14-7) visits Caracas (11-9) @ 4:00 PM VST
La Guaira (7-13) visits Margarita (8-12) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (12-7) visits Magallanes (13-8) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.

Mochis beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Navojoa beat Guasave 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Guasave (10-8) visits Navojoa (6-11) in a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM MST
Mexicali (9-10) visits Mochis (8-10-1) @ 3:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-8-1) visits Culiacan (9-10) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (7-12) visits Hermosillo (14-4) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Esocgido) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the ninth at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Esocgido beat Cibao 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-5)

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

Azucareros beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (4-9) visits Auzcareros (2-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (5-7) visits Aguilas (9-2) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (9-4) visits Escogido (8-5) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 1-for-3 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 3-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) pitched one-third of an inning allowing one double and striking one out.

Granada beat Boer 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada (3-4) visits Boer (3-2) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (1-4) visits Rivas (4-1) @ 1:00 PM


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Caguas 1-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Carolina beat Ponce 4-1

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (1-0) visits Santurce (1-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Ponce (1-1) @ 4:00 PM AST

Friday, November 16, 2012

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions: Offseason August 23-November 13, 2012

Aug. 23: Lincoln (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Pete Parise (former Memphis).

Sept. 3: Wichita (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Josh Dew (former Memphis), Jeff Nadeau (former Johnson City), David Peralta (former Johnson City), and John Rodriguez (former St. Louis).

Sept. 5: Kansas City (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Brad Furnish (former Springfield) and Shaun Garceau (former Springfield)

Sept. 6: Grand Prairie (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Ray Silva (former Johnson City) and Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach).  Laredo (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Javier Brito (former Memphis).

Sept. 17: Wichita (American Association) traded Josh Dew (former Memphis) to Lancaster (Atlantic League).  Gateway (Frontier League) exercised 2013 option on Brett Zawacki (former Springfield) and Antonio DeJesus (former Springfield).

Oct. 15: St. Paul (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Jim Rapoport (former Memphis).

Oct. 22: Gary (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Marco Gonzalez (former Memphis).  Newark (CanAm League) exercised 2013 on Omar Javier (former Johnson City).

Oct. 31: Fargo-Moorhead (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Marcos Rodriguez (former Palm Beach).

Nov. 2: Fargo-Moorhead (American Association) exercised 2013 option on Tyler Herron (former Springfield).  Lancaster (Atlantic League) traded Josh Dew (former Memphis) to Wichita (American Association).

Nov. 8: River City (Frontier League) signed Ryan Copeland (former Quad Cities).  Newark (CanAm League) released Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach).

Nov. 12: Newark (CanAm League) released D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis).

Nov. 13: Rockford (Frontier League) sold the contract of Jimmy Parque to St. Louis.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Mexicali beat Obregon 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 3-2

Notes:
The Orioles signed Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) and have pulled him from the league to rest.  La Guaira added Fernando Hernandez (Yankees) and Sandy Nin (Quintana Roo/Mexican League-Hermosillo/Mexican Pacific League): Lider

Ruben Rivera (Campache/Mexican League-Mazatlan/Mexican Pacific League) has signed on to play for Aragua: Lider

Hector Sanchez (Giants-La Guaira) was named Rookie of the Year: Lider

Thursday's Games:
La Guaira (5-3) visits Caribes (7-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-5) visits Aragua (5-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out. (g/f:2-6)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  4-for-5 with one RBI.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck three out. (g/f:8-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Cibao 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) talked about his start from Wednesday: Escogido Official Site

Yoenis Cespedes may join Aguilas Friday: Cibao Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (5-7) visits Aguilas (4-8) @ 4:05 PM AST


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) has blog post two up at MLB Reports on his offseason.


Nicaraguan League

Leon beat Chinandega 10-5: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat Granada 2-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) traveled to the U.S. to visit with Red Sox medical staff for a physical: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and one stolen base.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 9-6
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
J.C. Romero (St. Louis) has reached an agreement with the company the distributed the medicines that got him a suspension in 2009: Primera Hora

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) is working to get back in the majors: Primera Hora

Caguas is preparing for the final series: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Ponce (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) had his seventh blog posted at The Cardinal Nation.

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

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Monday or Tuesday

Notes:
The league held a draft for reinforcements for the semifinals: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Guasave visits Culiacan @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon visits Mexicali @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  One run and one walk at the plate.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and committed one fielding error. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 16-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hensley Meulens (Giants) has been named manager of Margarita: Lider

Jose Martinez (former Springfield) was added to the Aragua roster replacing Ronny Cedeno (Mets): Aragua Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (3-3) visits Zulia (0-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (6-1) visits La Guaira (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-2)
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-2)

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-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 Aguilas 5-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Escogido 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
The league rejected Cibao's complaint that Licey was using more import players than allowed: Listin Diario

The Astros signed RHP Tomas Lopez: DPL Official Site

Aguilas signed Juan Delgadilo (Monterrey/Mexican League-Hermosillo/Mexican Pacific League), Wes Bankston (Bridgeport/Atlantic League-Navojo/Mexican Pacific League), Steve Moss (Bridgeport/Atlantic League-Navojoa/Mexican Pacific League), and Jesse Gutierrez (Reynosa/Mexican League-Hermosillo/Mexican Pacific League): Aguilas Official Site

Brad Nelson (Rangers) has rejoined Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (4-6) visits Cibao (4-6) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Escogido (8-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) continues to stay busy this offseason with another blog post at High Heels On The Field.


Nicaraguan League

Leon beat Chinandega 8-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (32-17) visits Granada (27-23)
Leon (19-31) visits Chinandega (21-28)


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Jorge Padilla (Marlins-Caguas) was named MVP, Lino Rivera Manager of the Year, Freddy Cabrera (Dodgers-Mayaguez) Rookie of the Year, Juan Padilla (Bridgeport/Atlantic League-Ponce) Pitcher of the Year, and John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) Comeback Player of the Year: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Game:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Ponce (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramiez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cartagena (11-20) visits Barranquilla (15-16)
Sincelejo (17-13) visits Monteria (17-11) for a doubleheader


Japan League

Hiroyuki Nakajima re-signed with Seibu, but plans to make another run at the MLB next offseason: Japan Ball


Spring Training

Joe Kelly (Palm Beach), Nick Greenwood (Springfield), and Tyrell Jenkins (Johnson City) all recieved non-roster invites to spring training.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Puerto Rican League 2011 Final Stats - Current & Former Cardinals

Current Cardinals:

Anthony Garcia (Johnson City-Carolina) played in seven games going 2-for-10 (.200) with one double, three total bases, three runs, three walks, three walks, three strikeouts, .385 OBP, and .300 SLG.

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.30 ERA, and 2.19 WHIP.  He allowed 17 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked ten, and struck seven out over 12.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) played in 33 games going 34-for-126 (.270) with three doubles, one triple, seven home runs, 17 RBIs, 60 total bases, 14 runs, 13 walks, 21 strikeouts, one stolen base, .345 OBP, and .476 SLG.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) played in 41 games going 41-for-156 (.263) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 16 RBIs, 54 total bases, 15 runs, 13 walks, 22 strikeouts, one stolen bases, one caught stealing, .316 OBP, and .346 SLG.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) played in 39 games going 33-for-141 (.234) with four doubles, four home runs, 19 RBIs, 49 total bases, 13 runs, 20 walks, 24 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .329 OBP, and .348 SLG.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) played in 37 games going 29-for-122 (.238) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 16 RBIs, 39 total bases, 19 runs, 29 walks, 16 strikeouts, one stolen bases, one caught stealing, .388 OBP, and .320 SLG.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.12 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, three earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck seven out over 8.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He allowed 15 hits, nine earned runs, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck two out over 15 innings.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Puerto Rican League -Thanksgiving Weekend

November 25:


Anthony Garcia (Johnson City-Carolina) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third. 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.




Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.


Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at second base and moved to first, batting ninth. 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.


Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted second. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.


John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.




November 26:


Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.


Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at second base and batted ninth. 0-for-1 with one run and two walks.


Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to oen batter. he allowed no hits or runs.




November 27:


John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted fourth. 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.


Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.


Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with one triple, , one RBI, and one run.


Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and one unassisted double play.