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Hector Hernandez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Monterrey 14-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in three double plays.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis scouts were on hand for Wednesday's LMB rookie class workout: MiLB Official Site

Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has been working in local communities in Mexico: Unnimedios and Fernando Ballesteros Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Monterrey (18-22) visits Jalisco (26-15) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (18-21) visits Mochis (18-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (17-23) visits Hermosillo (25-14) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (18-23) visits Obregon (24-16) @ 7:10 PM CT
Culiacan (22-18) visits Navojoa (14-26) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks, one stolen base, and three strikeouts.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 3-2 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-1)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (19-18) visits Licey (19-18) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (22-15) visits Cibaenas (19-18) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibao (17-20) visits Estrellas (15-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and hit one batter for the save (6).  (p-s:26-11)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one fielding error.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the hold (5).  (p-s:26-19)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one triple, one RBI, two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) will be unavilable for at least five days with respiratory infection: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Lara (14-7) visits Caracas (8-12) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-13) visits Zulia (14-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-13) visits Aragua (10-10) @ 5:30 PM VET
La Guaira (11-9) visits Margarita (9-13) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) gave up three runs in six innings: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) doubles and drove in two runs: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-7)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
A look at Jose Rada (former Springfield-Carolina coach) as the analytical coach: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (7-4) visits Manati (3-7) @ 3:45 PM AST
Caguas (4-4) visits Mayaguez (6-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 7-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (2-10) visits Rivas (8-3) @ 4:00 PM
Leon (7-5) visits Chinandega (6-5) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 8-5 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and threw out one base runner.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Canberra 10-2 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Canberra 7-1 in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Sydney beat Adelaide 9-1

Sunday's Games:
Auckland (1-6) visits Melbourne (5-2)
Adelaide (4-3) visits Sydney (4-3)
Canberra (2-5) visits Perth (6-1)


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.,

Metro beat Herrera 6-2
Probeis Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronautas) entrered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out.

Chiriqui: Astronautas beat Federales 6-0
Probeis Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Herrera (0-2) visits Chririqui Astronautas (1-1)
Metro (2-0) visits Chiriqui Federales (1-1)

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Carlos Torres - Margarita de Bravos

Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) entered late in the game in left field.

Peoria and Salt River tied 4-4 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (14-13-3) visits Mesa (14-14-1) @ 2:35 PM MST
Surprise (15-14-1) visits Scottsdale (11-19) @ 2:35 PM MST
Glendale (13-15-1) visits Salt River (17-9-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-1)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Aragua 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, six walks, one balk, and struck one out.  (p-s:71-37)(g/f:4-4)
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:0-1)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (21-6) visits Lara (10-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-16) visits Zulia (19-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (12-13) visits La Guaira (7-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (16-9) visits Margarita (9-19) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Nov. 10th:

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits and two runs (one earned).

La Guaira beat Lara 3-2

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caracas 6-2

Nov. 11th:

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.

Aragua beat Boston 8-3

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Tampa Bay 9-5

Wednesday's Games:
Tampa Bay (8-15) visits Zulia (9-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (17-7) visits Caribes (8-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (9-14) visits Philadelphia (10-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (15-7) visits Detroit (12-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (18-9) visits Caracas (12-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (14-9) visits Cardenales (13-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (13-9) visits Boston (8-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (17-7) visits Navegantes (4-20) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Mexican Academy League All-Star game eneded in a 1-1 tie: MiLB Official Site

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) has signed on to pitch for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (15-12) visits Culiacan (13-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (16-11) visits Hermosillo (11-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-13) visits Navojoa (9-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (16-11) visits Mexicali (15-13) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).

Licey beat Estrellas 4-1

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 8-5

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (11-8) visits Azucareros (12-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (9-9) visits Escogido (6-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-11) visits Cibao (11-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run and one strikeout.

Boer beat San Fernando 9-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (4-10) visits Rivas (7-7) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (9-5) visits Boer (8-6) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (1-3) visits Sydney (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AET
Melbourne (1-3) visits Brisbane (5-3) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (2-2) visits Adelaide (2-2) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter  and took over in centerfield, batting third.  One walk at the plate.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, committed one pickoff error, and struck six out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s;1-0)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two walks.

San Juan beat Carolina 5-4 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (4-4) visits Santurce (5-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (5-4) visits Mayaguez (4-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) picked up the save as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3: El Universal

Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) gave up a home run as Cartagena beat Monteria 7-0: El Meridiano

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (2-1) visits Monteria (1-2)
Barranquilla (1-2) visits Sincelejo (2-1)


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

The league announced the matches for opening day: Panama America

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Boone Whiting - Leones del Caracas

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, and one stolen base.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:3-0)

Mesa beat Peoria 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (5-3) visits Surprise (4-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (3-3-1) visits Salt River (6-2) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (2-5-1) visits Mesa (2-5) @ 6:35 PM MST - Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) is scheduled to start


Miyazaki Phoenix League

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Shikoku Island League) pitched as Shikoku beat Rakuten 2-1: Phoenix League Official Site


Venezuelan League

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield ad batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, and struck five out.  (p-s:71-52)(g/f:6-2)

Zulia beat Caracas 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two walks (one intentional).

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and was picked off.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at third base, batting fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-6 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-3 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game


Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Rada (formetr Springfield-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (5-0) visits La Guiara (2-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (2-4) visits Margarita (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck five out.  (p-s:63-41)(g/f:8-2)

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, and one strikeout.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (one earned), one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:83-51)(g/f:8-3)

Mexicali beat Obregon 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ricardo Rincon highlighted Wednesday's games in the Mexican League Academy as he went 4-for-4 with six RBIs: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Jalisco (3-1) @ 6:00 PM
Culiacan (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mexicali (2-2) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is scheduled to make the start on Friday: Estrellas Official Site

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) and Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) both pitched in relief as Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1 in 10 innings in preseason play: Estrellas Official Site

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) arrived in camp: John Guzman Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Estellas visits Azucareros @ 7:30 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is scheduled to start


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Caguas announced Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) returns for another season as pitching coach with Luis Mateo (Memphis-Caguas) and Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) on the openin day roster: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) was named to the opening day roster: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-12

Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield), Randy Keisler (former St. Louis), and Dan Serafini (former Memphis) are listed on the Obregon roster heading to the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site


Venezuelan League Championship

Friday's Results:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned runs. (ir-s:2-2)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

La Guaira beat Aragua 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  4-for-5 with one double, one triple, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:5-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, four unearned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:6-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Aragua beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yusmeiro Petit (Margarita/Aragua) was named MVP of the LVBP Championship: LVBP Official Site

Anderson Jose Yance (Tigers) signed with Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) explodes in the finals: Lider

Aragua wins Venezuelan League Championship over La Guaira four games to two.


Dominican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Eacogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck 11 out. (g/f:5-5)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (2-0). (g/f:1-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 2-1
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

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

Luis Perdomo (former Sprignfield-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 9-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) worked out with Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

The deal between the Indians and Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) is off: Major League Bastian

Monday's Game:
Aguilas (4-4) visits Escogido (4-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Boer wins LNBP Championship four games to two over Chinandega.


Puerto Rican League

Nelson Figueroa (Escogido/Dominican League) has been added to the Mayaguez roster: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-4

Saturday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 7-0

Sunday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) played in 42 games going 42-for-142 (.296) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 62 total bases, 32 walks, four hit by pitches, 31 strikeouts, and .437 SLG.

Former Cardinals:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in 16 games going 25-for-67 (.373) with five doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 39 total bases, eight runs, five walks, five strikeouts, and .582 SLG.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) played in 40 games going 57-for-157 (.363) with 12 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 35 RBIs, 97 total bases, 32 runs, 15 walks, four hit by pitches, 13 strikeouts, and .681 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) played in 33 games going 32-for-105 (.305) with five doubles, 12 RBIs, 37 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, two hit by pitches, 14 strikeouts, and .352 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in six games going 5-for-23 (.217) with one double, six total bases, two runs, one hit by pitch, four strikeouts, and .261 SLG.

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) made five appearances posting a 0-0 record and 7.06 ERA.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) was named MVP and Neder Horta (St. Louis Latin Scout-Monteria) was named Manager of the Year.


Japan League

Softbank is highly interested in signing Brad Penny (former St. Louis): Japan Ball

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) and Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) met with the media: Yakyubaka

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Softbank) has arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) has arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

The Brewers signed Corey Patterson (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

The Cubs signed Trever Miller (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

The Orioles signed Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis/Mexican Pacific League) to a minor league deal.

The Rockies signed Tyler Johnson (former St. Louis) and Jaime Moyer (former Memphis) to minor league deals.

The Rays signed Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, five walks, and struck four out. (p-s:83-46)(g/f:7-3)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Guasave 19-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Obregon won the Mexican Pacific League Championship over Guasave four games to none.


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one error.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 11-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-6

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 3-2


Venezuelan League Round Robin/Championship

Friday's Results:

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-4)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:7-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat La Guaira 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:3-0)

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) could not get an extension on pitching for Aragua: Lider

Buddy Bailey let Ronny Cedeno (Mets-Aragua) go for the rest of the LVBP season: Lider

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) was activated by Aragua for the finals: Aragua Official Site

An issue has come up with substitutions in the LVBP Championship: Lider

Thursday's Game:
Aragua (1-1) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin/Championship

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the second and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout., and was picked off.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out for losing decision (1-2). (g/f:6-3)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck nine out. (g/f:3-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-1

Tuesday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6). (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Mendy Lopez (Aguilas) has decided to retire from the Dominican League but plans to play one more season in the Triple-A Mexican League: Listin Diario

Mauro Gomez (Escogido) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) were selected as Round Robin MVPs: Listin Diario

Yoenis Cespedes (Aguilas) will no longer continue in the championship: Listin Diario

Recap of the Louisville Slugger Dominican Prospect League Tournament: DPL Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) will return to play for North East Knights in the Italian Baseball League: Mister Baseball

Indians signed Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) to a minor league contract.

Thursday's Game:
Aguilas (1-3) visits Escogido (3-1) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 8-2, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) earned the win: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 8-5
Primera Hora Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in three double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Mayaguez won the Puerto Rican League Championship five games to three over Caguas.

Notes:
Alex Cora (Nationals-Caguas) announced his retirement from the Puerto Rican League: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

Monteria beat Cartagena 4-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 7-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 8-5 in 10 innings

Saturday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two walks.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-2

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 2-0

Tuesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1

Wednesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-0
El Heraldo Post Game


Cuban League

Norge Luis Vera has finally left the hospital after spending a month in care: El Nuevo Herald

Venezuelan League 2011 Final Stats - Current & Former Cardinals

Current Cardinals:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) played in 28 games going 14-for-41 (.341) with one double, three RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .426 OBP, and .366 SLG.
Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) played in 12 games going 13-for-47 (.277) with three doubles, three triples, one home run, six RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, two stolen bases, one caught stealing, .358 OBP, and .532 SLG.

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over four innings.
Jean Mijares (Rule 5 Selection-Aragua) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  he allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Sam Freeman (Springfield-Margarita) made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.82 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), hit three batters, walked six, and struck nine out over 11 innings.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) made 17 appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 26 hits, 13 runs (eight earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck 24 out over 30.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out over three innings.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) made 26 relief appearances posting a 4-1 record, 3.12 ERA, 1.44 WHIP,  five holds, and one save.  He allowed 18 hits, eight runs (six earned), three home runs, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck 16 out over 17.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) made 25 appearances (two starts) posting a 6-2 record, 3.28 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and seven holds.  He allowed 27 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), four home runs, hit two batters, walked 13, and struck 17 out over 35.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (GCL-La Guaira) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.35 ERA, and 2.29 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and nine walks over 5.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Springfield-Aragua) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), hit one batter, walked three, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.


Former Cardinals:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) played in four games going 3-for-7 (.429) with one double, four total bases, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, and .571 SLG.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) played in 39 games going 44-for-145 (.303) with six doubles, one home run, 17 RBIs, 53 total bases, 14 runs, 17 walks, 16 strikeouts, two stolen bases five caught stealing, .380 OBP, and .366 SLG.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) played in 43 games going 34-for-131 (.260) with five doubles, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 51 total bases, 16 runs, 11 walks, 29 strikeouts, two stolen bases, .315 OBP, and .389 SLG.
Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) played in 26 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, one walk, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, and .200 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Lara) played in 15 games going 8-for-45 (.178) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .229 OBP, and .289 SLG.
Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-Caribes) played in 20 games going 11-for-66 (.167) with three doubles, three RBIs, 14 total bases, eight runs, ten walks, 18 strikeouts, .286 OBP, and .212 SLG.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) played in 13 games going 4-for-39 (.103) with one double, five total bases, five runs, nine walks, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, and .128 SLG.
Brian Barton (former St. Louis-Lara) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.40 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) made 22 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 14 hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, hit three batters, walked nine, and struck 16 out over 21 innings.
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) made 18 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 14 hits, nine runs (five earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck 18 out over 23.1 innings.
Mike Parisi (former St. Louis-Margarita) made nine appearances (eight starts) posting a 1-3 record, 2.09 ERA, and 0.89 WHIP.  He allowed 41 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), three home runs, hit three batters, walked five, and struck 39 out over 51.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) made 24 relief appearances posting a 4-1 record, 2.43 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 21 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), four home runs, hit two batters, walked 14, and struck 23 out over 33.1 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) made 13 starts posting a 6-1 record, 2.55 ERA, and 1.12 WHIP. He allowed 55 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), six home runs, hit one batter, walked 32, and struck 72 out  over 77.2 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 16 appearances (two starts) posting a 3-1 record, 3.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 24 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, hit two batters, walked 19, and struck 25 out over 30.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) made 17 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.35 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, hit four batters, walked four, and struck 11 out over 10.1 innings.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) made 11 appearances (ten starts) posting a 3-3 record, 4.39 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He allowed 52 hits, 31 runs (26 earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked 15, and struck 46 out over 53.1 innings.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-11

Mexican Pacific League

Saturday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Mochis 8-1

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the blown save (3). (p-s:16-8)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Kip Wells (former St. Louis-Mazatlan) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), two walks, one missed catch error, and struck six out. (p-s:82-52)(g/f:7-1)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 6-3

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 7-4

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out. (p-s:90-55)(g/f:3-5)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-0)

Mexicali beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two home runs, three two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, five RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and hit one batter. (p-s:11-6)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League

Saturday's Games:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two walks.
Brian Barton (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the first and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:3-4)(ir-s:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:4-1)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Lara beat Aragua 15-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the hold (5). (p-s:12-8)(g/f:0-1)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:7-5)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0). (g/f:0-4)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and scored one run.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one run.

Aragua beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Aragua (29-26) visits Caracas (25-30) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Domnit Bolivar (former Springfield-Aragua) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Aragua) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out. (g/f:5-3)

Aragua beat La Guaira 6-5
Aragua Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
La Guaira (0-1) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 11:00 AM VST


Dominican League

Saturday's Games:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double and three two-out RBIs.

Escogido beat Cibao 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 and two throwing errors.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:2-0)
Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the 11th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Aguilas 2-1 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:9-5)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)

Licey beat Aguilas 6-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Mariners signed 17-year old right-handed hitting shortstop Angel Yente: DPL Official Site

Monday's Game:
Licey (26-21) visits Cibao (21-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Panama League

Cardinals released Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Azuero): Baseball America


Nicaraguan League

Saturday's Games:
Granada beat Leon 7-4: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat Chinandega 7-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada beat Leon 1-0: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Chinandega beat Boer 10-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League

Saturday's Games:

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one RBI and one walk.

Ponce beat Caguas 4-2

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, two walks, and assisted in three double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two walks and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-7
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Games:

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

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League

Saturday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-6 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-6 with one home run, three RBIs, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 8-7

Sunday's Games:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 16-6
El Heraldo Post Game

No Games Scheduled Monday


Japan League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Dominican League) resigned with Orix for next season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-15-11

Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-2

LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis) started and pitched four innings. He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (p-s:61-37)(g/f:5-2)

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second. 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 9-1

LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth. 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings. He allowed two hits, one unearned run, six walks, struck five out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (7-3). (p-s:97-52)(g/f:7-1)

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-2

LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Hermosillo signed Jose Oyervidez (Laguna-Mexican League) and Sandy Nin (Quintana Roo-Mexican League).

Thursday's Games:

Guasave (14-6) visits Mazatlan (4-16) @ 7:30 PM MT

Hermosillo (11-9) visits Culiacan (12-8) @ 7:30 PM MT

Mochis (9-11) visits Navojoa (8-12) @ 7:30 PM MST

Mexicali (10-10) visits Obregon (12-8) @ 7:30 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth. 1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (5). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Margarita beat Lara 5-3 in game one of doubleheader

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the second and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (ir-s:1-0)

Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk for hold (2). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched four innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:7-2)

Margarita beat Lara 1-0 in game two of doubleheader

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Jorge Rondon (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters. He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter. (g/f:0-2)

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 11-0

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-2)

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-5

Notes:

Jay Gibbons (Dodgers) has signed on to play with La Guaira: Lider

Caracas wants proof Justin Ruggiano (Rays) is injured before he leaves: Lider

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) talks about being added to the Aragua roster from Parallel league: Aragua Official Site

Thursday's Games:

Caracas visits La Guaira @ 7:30 PM VST

Margarita visits Lara @ 7:30 PM VST

Caribes visits Aragua @ 7:30 PM VST

Zulia visits Magallanes @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-4 at the plate.

Domnit Bolivar (former Springfield-Aragua) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one walk.

Aragua beat Caracas 5-3

Romulo Ruiz (Batavia-Zulia) started at third base and batted third. 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one error.

Lara beat Zulia 5-2

Dail Villanueva (GCL-La Guiara) entered in the third and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Anderson Gerdel (DSL- La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-1)

Tampa Bay beat La Guaira 5-2

Notes:

Aragua qualified for the championship game after winning on Wednesday: Aragua Official Site

Thursday's Games:

Aragua (27-10) visits Tiburones (15-20) @ 10:00 AM VST

Margarita (20-16) visits Caribes (21-16) @ 11:00 AM VST

Tampa Bay (8-30) visits Boston (21-16) @ 11:00 AM VST

La Guaira (31-5) visits Seattle (13-24) @ 11:00 AM VST

Detroit (9-28) visits Lara (25-14) @ 11:00 AM VST

Magallanes (24-13) visits Philadelphia (14-22) @ 11:00 AM VST

Dominican League

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Notes:

Francisco Liriano (Twins) and Nelson Figueroa (Astros) are expected to join Escogido at the end of the week: Escogido Official Site

Preston Wilson (former St. Louis) and Elijah Dukes have been working out with Licey: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Games:

Escogido (21-23) visits Cibao (18-25) @ 7:30 PM AST

Azucareros (23-21) visits Licey (23-20) @ 7:30 PM AST

Aguilas (28-16) visits Estrellas (18-26) @ 8:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Boer 5-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Chinandega (16-15) visits Leon (12-19)

Boer (19-14) visits Granada (17-16)

Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Miguel Negron (former MiLB siging-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth. 2-for-4 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-3

Primera Hora Post Game

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as catcher and batted sixth. 2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Ponce 2-1 in 12 innings

Thursday's Games:

Mayaguez (12-16) visits Caguas (16-11) @ 7:15 PM AST

Carolina (12-14) visits Ponce (14-13) @ 7:30 PM AST

Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third. 1-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-2

El Heraldo Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Japan League

Nippon Ham received at least one bid on Yu Darvish: Japan Ball

Hiroshima Carp signed Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis): Daily Sports