Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-16: Carson Kelly Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Corey Littrell Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Four & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Carson Kelly #ArizonaFallLeague2016 #Cardinals pic.twitter.com/zxjdlQ57AX

— Josh Norris (@jnorris427) October 11, 2016

Carson Kelly - Glendale Desert Dogs


Nippon Professional Baseball - Climax Series:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Hiroshima beat Yokohama 5-0


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Scott McGregor (former Memphis-Nexen) is scheduled to start the opening playoff game against LG: Korea Times


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and  no runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) is scheduled to start the fifth game of the week for Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (2-3) visits Zulia (5-0) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (3-2) visits Margarita (1-3) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-3) visits La Guaira (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 1-0

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita-Caribes (0-2) visits Aragua (2-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (0-2) visits Lara (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (0-2) visits Boston (1-0) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (1-0) visits Caimanes (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-16)(g/f:3-1)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-15)(g/f:5-1)

Scottsdale beat Glendale 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (0-1) visits Mesa (0-1) @ 12;35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Surprise (1-0) visits Peoria (0-0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (0-0-1) visits Scottsdale (1-0) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (DSL-Mochis) is listed on the Mochis opening day roster: Mochis Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Jalisco (0-0) @ 7:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mochis (0-0) visits Navojoa (0-0) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Licey) gave up two doubles, one triple, and two home runs, totally for six runs and Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) went 1-for-2 at the plate as Escogido beat Licey 8-7 in preseason play: Licey Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) and Norge Luis Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) were announced as starter for Cibaenas and St. Louis gave permission for Steven De La Cruz (Peoria-Cibaenas) and Jorge Rodriguez (Peoria-Cibaenas) to participate: Cibaenas Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-16: Nick Additon Strikes Out Three & Induces Ten Ground Outs Over Six Scoreless Innings; Eugenio Velez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Alberto Rosario Singles & Knocks In One Run

Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Philadelphia has pulled Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) from further action in LVBP: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Aragua (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (2-2) visits Navojoa (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and allowed one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:10-1)

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-3
LIDOM official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) comments about the first female physiotherapist in the clubhouse: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Escogido (6-9) visits Estrellas (5-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (7-8) visits Licey (12-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (23-26) visits Canberra (28-21) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (32-18) visits Melbourne (18-32) @ 6:05 PM AET
Adelaide (26-24) visits Perth (22-28) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Rivas (2-0) visits Granada (0-2) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Caguas (3-5) visits Mayaguez (6-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Monteria (23-19) visits Barranquilla (26-16) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the tenth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Xalapa and Acayucan tied 2-2, suspended after 11th inning
LIV Official Site Announcement


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Veraguas beat Metro 4-0

Friday's Games:
Veraguas (8-20) visits Panama (17-9) @ 4:00 PM
Metro (16-11) visits Cocle (13-14) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League:

Notes:
Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) was named Player of the Week: Baseball Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-15: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Curt Smith Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Pedro Echemendia (Right) - Gigantes del Carolina

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.

Caracas beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site 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 (18).  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:3-0)

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (18-13) visits Caracas (17-14) @ 2:00 PM VET
Lara (16-15) visits Caribes/Caracas winner @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen base.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 13-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:37-23)(g/f:4-3)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one fielding error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the second and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed nine hit, three earned runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-7)(ir-s:3-0)

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (0-3) visits Licey (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-0) visits Azucareros (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one double, one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Rivas beat Boer 2-1 in 16 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (21-18) visits Chinandega (22-17) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (18-21) beat Boer (17-22) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in four double plays.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (20-21) visits Carolina (15-26) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (27-14) visits Caguas (20-21) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third. 0-for-5 with one strikeout.

San Andres beat Xalapa 8-7 in 10 innings

Wednesday's Games:
San Andres (16-10) visits Xalapa (11-14-1)
Chiapas (10-15-1) visits Acayucan (14-8-1)
Paso de Ovejas (15-9-1) visits Palenque (6-16)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Panama beat Metro 6-2

Wednesday's Games:
Veraguas (2-13) visits Cocle (9-7) @ 5:00 PM
Metro (10-5) visits Panama (9-5) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-15: Jem Argenal Singles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Iker Franco Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jhohan Acevedo Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Jem Argenal - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) was in the starting lineup for the Futures Team: Caribes Official Twitter

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) was starting designated hitter for the Consecrated Stars: Margarita Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started the game for the Futures Team and pitched one inning: El Emergente

All-Star game finished in a 4-4 tie: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (10-2) visits Magallanes (7-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-7) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (5-7) visits Lara (5-4) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 30, 2015:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and moved to first base, batting fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caribes 10-6

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Caimanes 10-2


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), and hit one batter for the blown save (3).  (p-s:25-16)(g/f:4-0)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 7-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and threw out one of two base runners.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Obregon traded Ramon Delgado (former Memphis) to Jalisco: Jalisco Official Site

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


Dominican League:

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (ir-s:3-0)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI and threw out one base runner.

Estrellas beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one caught stealing.

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (20-15) visits Cibaenas (13-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (16-19) visits Escogido (18-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (21-14) visits Azucareros (17-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Sydney (11-11) visits Adelaide (9-13) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Canberra (16-8) visits Perth (13-11) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one walk.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (9-11) visits Granada (11-9) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Carolina and Santurce tied 2-2, suspended after nine innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez activated Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach) and Carolina placed Ian Snell (former MiLB signing) on inactive list.

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (14-10) visits Santurce (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (9-14) visits Mayaguez (14-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Xalapa beat San Andres 5-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Xalapa (1-0) visits San Andres (0-1)
Acayucan (1-0) visits Chiapas (0-1)
Palenque (0-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (1-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-15: David Bergin Hits A Three-Run Homer In Preseason Play; Iker Franco Doubles & Drives In One Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles & Knocks In One Run

Jeremy Hazelbaker - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Caracas 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and assisted one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the first and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-7)(ir-s:1-1)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:34-18)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection) as signed on to play for Lara: Lara Official Site

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent) is expected to join Caracas on November 2, 2015 and the team is also talking to Asdrubal Cabrera (Tampa Bay): Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (7-7) visits Aragua (6-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-9) visits Caracas (9-5) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-6) visits Zulia (6-8) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (6-7) visits Caribes (8-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 22, 2015:

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caribes 15-10


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Mochis beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (7-5) visits Mochis (8-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (8-4) visits Mexicali (9-3) @ 6:00 PM PT
Culiacan (3-9) visits Mazatlan (4-8) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-9) visits Navojoa (6-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-24)(g/f:3-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (1-8) visits Salt River (4-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-3) visits Glendale (6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-4) visits Peoria (3-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:0-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Escogido (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (5-1) visits Azucareros (2-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (0-3) visits Canberra (3-0) @ 12:00 PM AET
Sydney (1-2) visits Melbourne (2-1) @ 1:05 PM AET
Adelaide (1-2) visits Perth (2-1) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2015):

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) hit a three-run homer and Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched as Boer beat Chinandega 4-3 in preseason play: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-15: Luis Garcia Drives In One Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker Considered For LVBP Player Of The Week; Luis Perdomo Pitched One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Luis Garcia - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.  Izturis left early due to back problems.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Caracas beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) received consideration for LVBP Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is expected to be activated for this week: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (1-3) visits Magallanes (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One RBI and one sac fly.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Hermosillo (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (1-1) visits Navojoa (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-0) visits Mexicali (2-0) @ 8:00 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (0-0) visits Glendale (0-0) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (0-0) visits Peoria (0-0) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (0-0) visits Salt River (0-0) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League (October 15, 2015):

Notes:
Rafael Soriano (Chicago-N free agent-Escogido) will be working with Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) and Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escoogido) in the later innings for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Luis Perdomo (Springfield-Cibao) pitched one and third scoreless innings to earn the win as Cibao beat Licey 5-3: LIDOM Official Site

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) has joined Cibao camp: Cibao Official Site


Premier 12 (November 8, 2015):

Curt Smith (former Springfield) is listed on the preliminary roster for Netherlands: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-14: Jose Martinez Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Christian Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Brian Broderick & Jorge Sosa Each Pitch One & A Third Scoreless Innings & Hold One Inherited Runner On Base For The Save

Jose Martinez - Tigres de Aragua

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Zulia beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Notes:
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection) threw a bullpen session for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Jamie Romak (former Memphis) will be with La Guaira until the end of the week: El Emergente

Monday's Games:
Lara (17-22) visits La Guaira (13-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (17-18) visits Aragua (20-16) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Games:
Magallanes (19-12) visits Zulia (10-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (15-16) visits La Guaira (23-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (14-19) visits Seattle (19-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (9-21) visits Lara (22-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (9-21) visits Detroit (15-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (12-19) visits Caimanes (21-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (19-12) visits Caracas (17-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (18-14) visits Navegantes (5-26) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Obregon 16-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 9-2 in game one of doubleheader

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (13).  (p-s:7-5)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck four out.  (p-s:68-46)(g/f:3-2)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (6).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (2-1) visits Mochis (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hunter Morris (Milwaukee) has signed on to play for Licey: LIDOM Official Site

The Dominican Prospect League announced it's second tournament of the season: DPL Official Site

Monday's Game:
Cibao (15-13) visits Estrellas (18-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 14 games going 16-for-54 (.296) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, ten RBIs, 35 total bases, eight runs, two walks, 16 strikeouts, .316 OBP, .648 SLG, and .964 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.50 ERA, and 2.17 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck seven out over six innings.


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four unearned runs, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-4)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Montantez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Santurce (8-8) visits Carolina (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (10-6) visits San Juan (4-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Japan & Korea Baseball

Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) has decided against posting for the MLB: Yakyubaka

Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N free agent) may be close to a four-year deal with Softbank: Yakyubaka

Kia and Hyeon-Jong Yang can not come to terms on accepting an MLB bid: Yonhap Hews

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-14: Luis Garcia Drives In One Run; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Runners On Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save; Tyler Herron Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning To Help Win Championship

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-3 in 10 innings
Lider Post Game

Notes:
Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Caracas-Chiba Lotte) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Escogido beat Licey 9-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) and Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido-Yokohama) arrived in Japan from the Dominican Republic: Yakayubaka

Monday's Game:
Licey (3-3) visits Escogido (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, one hold, and seven saves.  He's allowed 20 hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 25.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and nine holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, six earned runs, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 21 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made 12 starts posting a 5-5 record, 3.80 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed 77 hits, 32 runs (30 earned), three home runs, 22 walks, hit two batters, and struck 40 out over 71 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made 14 appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 38 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 24 walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 42 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Canberra (22-24) visits Sydney (23-23) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Championship

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one sacrifice.
Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Mayaguez) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:8-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez wins the championship series 4-2 and will represent Puerto Rico in the 2014 Caribbean Series.

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) made history by becoming the first to win a championship as a player, manager, and team owner: El Nuevo Dia


Panama League

Current Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one double, two RBIs, four runs, three walks, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, .306 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) played in 12 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, four runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.


Latin American Series

Notes:
Veracruz arrived in Columbia carrying a 25-man roster: XEU  Deportes

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca (Puerto Rico) visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Cartagena (Columbia)


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Midwest beat Palm Desert 3-2

Monday's Games:
Bay Area (3-0-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (2-0-1)
Oregon (1-2) visits Midwest (3-0)
Palm Springs Power (1-2) visits Coachella Valley (1-1-1)
British Columbia (0-4) visits Washington (1-1-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-13

Caribbean Series

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Escogido beat Magallanes 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and one passed ball.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one walk.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Caguas 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido players are not happy will their pay: MLB Official Site

Margarita (LVBP) will host the 2014 Caribbean Series: LVBP Official Site

Cuba has confirmed they will play in the 2014 Caribbean Series: Lider

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) was discouraged to be stuck on the bench with Licey this past season: Listin Diario

Thursday's Championship Game:
Obregon (3-3) visits Escogido (5-1) @ 9:00 PM ET

Latin American Series

There has been some interest in inviting South Korea and the Triple-A Mexican League kept tabs on the series: La Prensa

Australian League Championship

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

World Baseball Classic

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has joined the Netherlands team in Arizona for training: Mister Baseball

Japan League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) is set to join Chunichi in the next day: Yakyubaka

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) threw an 86-pitch bullpen for Yokohoma: Yakyubaka

Triple-A Mexican League

Victor Moreno (Monclova-Aragua) will return to pitch for Monclova: Aragua Official Site

Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) was not included on the spring roster: La Prensa

Former Cardinals

Cleveland signed Rich Hill (former Memphis) to a minors deal: MLB Twitter

St. Louis released Junior Agustin (former DSL) , Eduardo Celestino (former DSL), Juan Fresa (former DSL), Alejandro Mejia (former DSL), and Jose Pena (former DSL).

Minnesota signed Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis): Puckett's Pond

Grand Prairie (American Association) sent Brad Furnish (former Springfield) to Kansas City: Kansas City Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-13

Caribbean Series

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

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

Escogido beat Magallanes 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Obregon beat Caguas 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Escogido beat Caguas 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Magallanes beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Magallanes beat Caguas 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latin American Series

Friday's Results:
Cocle beat Barranquilla 4-2

Chinandega beat San Andres 4-0

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

Chinandega beat Cocle 7-1

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

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

Australian League Playoffs

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

Perth beat Sydney 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

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

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

World Baseball Classic

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

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

Triple-A Mexican League

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

Japan League

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

Current Cardinals

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

Former Cardinals

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

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)

Magallanes beat Lara 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Licey Official Site On V.Marte

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

CARIBBEAN SERIES -HERMOSILLO, MEXICO (FEBRUARY 1, 2013)

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) will be enshrined in the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Hermosillo Official Site

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) is the bullpen coach for Caguas.

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) was left off the roster: El Nuevo Dia

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

MLB Official Site Schedule

LATIN AMERICAN SERIES - BETO AVILA UNIVERSITY, MEXICO (FEBRUARY 1, 2013)

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

Veracruz League Official Site Schedule

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega claimed the championship over Granada four games to two and will represent Nicaragua in the Latin American Series in Mexico.

Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) was given some positive feedback as a younger player winning the starting job: La Prensa

The Nicaraguan Superior League will begin on February 15: La Prensa

Softbank announced the signing of Vicente Padilla (Chinandega): Yakyubaka

Colombian League Championship

Sunday's Results:
Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3 - No Boxscore Available

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Results:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Barranquilla claimed the championship over Cartagena four games to two and will head to Mexico for the Latin American Series.

Australian League Playoffs (February 1, 2013)

Friday's Game:
Perth (25-21) visits Sydney (26-19) @ 7:30 PM ET : ABL Official Site Pregame

World Baseball Classic

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) will ask for permission from Anaheim to play with Dominican team: Lider

Andy Pettitte (New York-A) has pulled out of the WBC: Mister Baseball

Triple-A Mexican League

Mexico with visit Texas for an exhibition game on March 28: MiLB Official Site

Los Angeles has changed their mind and have requested Jesus Arredondo (Los Angeles-Mochis) be present in camp instead of playing for Monclova: MiLB Official Site

Barbaro Canizares (Winnipeg-Obregon) will return to play for Oaxaca: MiLB Official Site

Japan League

Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has signed with Yokohama according to Lider but Yokohoma official site says it's a tryout.

Yokohama announced the signing of Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

24 prospects were invited to early spring camp scheduled to begin on February 22: St. Louis Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas), Shelby Miller (St. Louis), Carlos Martinez (Springfield-Aguilas), Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis), Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise), and Michael Wacha (Springfield) rank in the top 100 MLB prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Ballpark village preliminary work begins: KSDK

Brian Feldman takes a look at the pitching competition heading into spring training: KMOV

Former Cardinals

Kip Wells (former St. Louis) threw a bullpen session for Seattle: Evan Drellich Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-12

Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk. (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-3)

La Guaira beat Lara 11-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Aragua 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Magallanes swept Tampa Bay, two games to nothing, to win the Parallel League Championship: Magallanes Official Site

Omar Infante (Detroit) could join Caribes next week: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (29-27) and Margarita (23-31) faceoff in a doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VST
Lara (30-27) visits La Guaira (28-30) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (21-35) visits Zulia (31-27) @ 5:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Guasave beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Pina (Saltillo) will join Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Hermosillo (30-30) visits Mochis (22-37) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (38-21) visits Mazatlan (23-36) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (33-26) visits Guasave (34-25) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mexicali (30-29) visits Navojoa (27-33) @ 7:30 PM  MST

Veracruz League

Luis Mendoza (Kansas City) will train with Boca Del Rio before joining Obregon: LIV Official Site

Dominican League

Jamie Romak (Springfield-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Aguilas beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) was named Dominican League MVP: LIDOM Official Site

Yokohoma (Japan League) is close to a deal with Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido): Yakyubaka

Saturday's Game:
Cibao (22-28) visits Escogido (22-28) @ 5:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-3

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.

Ponce beat Caguas 2-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
The league is having trouble paying the players: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Manati (15-15) visits Carolina (15-17) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:15 PM AST
Caguas (19-14) visits Santurce (18-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (17-15) visits Ponce (12-21) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Chinandega beat Boer 5-2 and Leon beat Granada 12-1: LNBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Boer (18-19) visits Chinandega (20-17)
Granada (19-18) visits Leon (17-20)

Colombian League

Raul Reyes (New York-N-Barranquilla) won the HR Derby: El Heraldo

Saturday's Game:
All-Star Game

Panama League

Rainel Rosario (Springfield-Panama) started in the outfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one error.

Chiriqui beat Panama 11-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cocle (2-2) visits Panama (2-2)
Herrera (2-2) visits Chiriqui (2-2)

Australian League

Saturday's Results:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, picked one runner off, and allowed one stolen base.

Sydney beat Melbourne 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started st third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Canberra beat Brisbane 6-1

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (11-13) visits Canberra (15-9) @ 12:00 PM ET
Sydney (13-12) visits Melbourne (8-17) @ 1:05 PM ET
Perth (16-9) visits Adelaide (11-14) @ 1:00 PM CT