Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-18: Lane Thomas Homers & Drives In Four Runs; Jayson Aquino Strikes Out One Over Ywo & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; John Nogowski Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs

#STLCards prospect Lane Thomas hit 18 homers over his first three @MiLB seasons before exploding for 27 this year for the @Sgf_Cardinals & @memphisredbirds. He rips his first here in the @MLBazFallLeague.

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— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 30, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Nexen beat SK 4-2
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:4-0)

Peoria beat Surprise 12-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-11) visits Salt River (11-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (8-10) visits Surprise (7-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-9) visits Peoria (12-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  One walk and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to left, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Mochis) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:2-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one sac fly.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Mochis beat Obregon 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one walk.

Cedric Hunter (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (7-7) visits Jalisco (8-7) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (8-7) visits Obregon (7-8) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (7-7) visits Hermosillo (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-8) visits Mazatlan (9-6) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes on Thursday: LVBP Official Site

Matt Pearce (Memphis-Caracas) will throw to hitters and be inserted into the rotation after: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-7) visits Margarita (9-6) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (10-5) visits Zulia (7-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (5-9) visits Aragua (5-8) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and allowed one stolen base.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-0)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 5-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey hitting coach) believes the Licey offense will improve: LIDOM Official Site

Estarlin Arias (former Springfield-Escogido) pitched in Escogido's 1-0 loss to Licey in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-6) visits Escogido (8-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (7-7) visits Cibao (9-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (4-10) visits Azucareros (6-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Notes:
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) scored one run for Morelos on October 28th: Liga Meridana Twitter


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria), Jackson Solarte (former VSL), Wilman Madera (DSL), Enrique Perez (Johnson City), and Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach) are listed on the Barranquilla roster: El Heraldo

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) is teaching kids in baseball clinics: El Universal


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2018):

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarrena (former Los Angeles) will play with Boer during the winter offseason: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-22-12

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) Started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Lara beat La Guaira 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (p-s:24-12)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joey Gathright (Bridgeport) has signed on to play for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Marco Scutaro (San Francsico) could play for Caracas: Lider

Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco) plans to join Magallanes in December: Lider

Toronto signed Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) to a minor league deal: Matt Eddy Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (20-13) visits Magallanes (21-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (13-17) visits Aragua (12-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (15-18) visits La Guaira (15-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (21-15) visits Caribes (16-17) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Tuesday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and moved to left field, batting third.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and moved to third, batting fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out. (g/f:0-3)

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one caught stealing, and one error.

Aragua beat Caribes 9-8

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Caimanes 5-1

Wednesday's Results:

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Guedy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, one balk, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:4-1)

Zulia beat Margarita 7-5

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (15-13) visits La Guaira (11-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (17-11) visits Caribes (10-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (19-9) visits Caimanes (17-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navagentes (8-19) visits Caracas (22-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (15-10) visits Philadelphia (14-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (21-7) visits Tiburones (9-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (9-16) visits Boston (9-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (6-21) visits Zulia (13-15) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Obregon beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mike DeMark (Arizona) has signed on to pitch for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (18-16) visits Guasave (20-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (16-18) visits Obregon (20-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (17-17) visits Culiacan (21-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (11-23) visits Navojoa (13-21) @ 7:30 PM MST

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with two runs, three walks, and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Xalapa 6-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) entered late in the game at second base and moved to first, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Licey 4-3 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:2-5)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Aguilas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido signed Victor Mendez (Free Agent), re-acquired Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis) from Azucareros for Manuel Soliman (Minnesota) and Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield), and released Jovanny Rosario (Monclova/Yucatan), Martin Vargas (Free Agent), and Mario Alvarez (Minatitlan): LIDOM Official Site

Thursday's Games:
University of Indiana (32-28) visits Escogido (11-17) @ 10:30 AM AST
Escogido (11-17) visits Estrellas (19-10) @ 8:00 PM AST
Licey (9-18) visits Aguilas (15-12) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

All Games Scheduled For Wednesday Were Postponed

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Nicaraguan League

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) pitched a perfect inning for the winning decision and Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) singled as Boer beat Chinandega 9-4: La Prensa and El Nuevo Diario

Colombian League

Julian Taveraz (former St. Louis) has signed on to pitch for Barranquilla.

Australian League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Adelaide 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, one passed ball, and threw one runner out.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)

Sydney beat Perth 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (3-3) visits Canberra (2-3) @ 7:00 PM ET
Brisbane (4-2) visits Adelaide (1-6) @ 7:00 PM CT
Perth (5-2) visits Sydney (4-3) @ 7:30 PM ET

Japan League

Rakuten has let Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) and Luis Garcia (former New Haven)go: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-12

Arizona Fall League

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out. (p-s:42-29)(g/f:1-2)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:15-12)

Surprise beat Peoria 8-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), committed one missed catch error, and struck four out for the blown save (1). (p-s:29-20)(g/f:1-1)

Scottsdale beat Phoenix 6-5 in 11 innings

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (0-2) visits Surprise (1-1) @ 12:35 PM MT - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) scheduled to start for Surprise
Phoenix (1-1) visits Peoria (1-1) @ 12:35 PM MT
Scottsdale (1-1) visits Salt River (2-0) @ 6:35 PM MT

Venezuelan League (Oct. 11, 2012)

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita)and Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) made the Margarita opening day roster: Margarita Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes), Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes), and Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Batavia) are set to make the opening day roster: Caribes Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia visits Aragua @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita visits La Guaira @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara visits Magallanes @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas visits Caribes @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League (Oct. 13, 2012)

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) sacrificed in a run for Mochis in a preseason game: Mochis Official Site

Nick Addtion (Memphis-Mazatlan) was announced as the starting pitcher for Saturday's game: Mazatlan Official Site

Dominican League

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) committed an error in a loss to Licey: Licey Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-8)

Obregon beat Mexicali 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Saturday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Los Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Cuidad Mendoza beat Los Tuxtlas 7-4

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

Xalapa beat Boca Del Rio 5-0


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out.

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

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

Notes:
Jose Pirela (Yankees-Zulia) was suspended two games for throwing his helmet at the umpire: Lider

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


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:10-11)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:4-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Cibao 8-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Ivan DeJesus (Dodgers-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) and Orlando Mercado (Angels-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) have joined Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Ryan Rowland-Smith (Astros-Ponce/Puerto Rican League) has signed on to pitch for Licey: Licey Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (11-6) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Boer beat El Salvador 9-3: El Nuevo Diario

Tuesday's Games:
El Salvador visits Boer
Granada (2-1) visits Chinandega (1-2)


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Sammy Sosa will throw out the first pitch before the second game of the Barranquilla-Monteria contest: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (22-15) visits Cartagena (13-23)
Monteria (19-16) visits Barranquilla (18-18) for a doubleheader


Spring Training

The Reds signed Ryan Ludwick to a one-year deal.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Navojoa (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-0) visits Guasave (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:9-1)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (1-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-1) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run. (g/f:4-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:1-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 2-1 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey fired manager Rafael Landestoy: Listin Diario

Rafael Furcal (St. Louis) is not playing with Aguilas due to injuries he suffered during the regular season: Cibao Official Site

Cubans 19-year old outfielder Jorge Soler, 23-year old right-handed pitcher Armando Rivero, 24-year old outfielder Henry Urrutia, 26-year old outfielder Gerald Sanchez, and 19-year old left-handed pitcher Luis Omar are all hoping to sign contracts this spring: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (5-0) visits Licey (1-5) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (2-3) visits Aguilas (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Leon 3-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer @ Chinandega was postponed due to electrical problems

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) says that no teams have shown any interest in signing him: La Prensa

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (27-17) visits Chinandega (21-22)
Leon (17-27) visits Granada (23-22)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0

Notes:
Alex Cintron (Padres-Carolina) was suspended 15 games and fined $1,000 for attacking an umpire: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (23-18) visits Carolina (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (20-21) visits Ponce (21-20) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) talks about his final week of the 2011 year: The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-11

Mexican Pacific League

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Notes:
Brad Snyder (Cubs) has signed on to play with Guasave: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (19-11) visits Mochis (11-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-20) visits Hermosillo (17-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexcali (14-16) visits Guasave (20-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (12-18) visits Obregon (17-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Lara beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Melvin Mora (Magallanes) may announce his retirement in the next couple days: Lider

Rocks were thrown at the Zulia team bus and broke windows: Lider

Softbank (Japan League) is showing interest in Renyel Pinto (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (29-30) visits Caracas (28-32) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (36-25) visits Margarita (23-37) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (32-27) visits Magallanes (31-30) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and moved to third base, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Licey 9-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:3-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Aguilas beat Cibao 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year were handed out by the Dominican League: Listin Diario

The Diamondbacks signed Alexander Carreros (Aguilas): Baseball America

The Athletics are interested in Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler: SF Gate

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (1-0) visits Escogido (1-0) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (0-1) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 7:35 PM AST


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) continues his blog updates at MLB Reports with My Offseason, Part One


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Granada 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Leon beat Chinandega 11-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (26-15) visits Granada (20-21)
Leon (16-24) visits Chinandega (19-21)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Caguas beat Ponce 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 9-1

Notes:
A total of 17 fines and penalties have been imposed on players in the league: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (17-20) visits Caguas (22-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-20) visits Ponce (18-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 7-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-5 in game one of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-3 with one triple, one home run, five RBIs, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-3 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 4-3

Notes:
Tuesday's contest between Barranquilla and Monteria was postponed due to damage to the electrical towers: El Heraldo

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) discusses his Christmas week at The Cardinal Nation.

Wednesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-8) visits Monteria
Barranquilla visits Cartagena


Japan League

Wladimir Balentien (Magallanes-LVBP) has decided to return for another year with Yakult: Yakyubaka

Dominican League - Thanksgiving Weekend

November 25:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter. (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Aguilas 5-4

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters. He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, struck one out, and was ejected in the ninth. (g/f:0-1)

Licey beat Escogido 5-0

Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 11-1

November 26:

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 6-2

Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings. He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck seven out. (g/f:4-4)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at second base and moved to first, batting fifth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 5-2

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings. He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-3). (g/f:6-7)

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter. he allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-2

November 27:

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 9-5

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (9). (g/f:1-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 4-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-3 with one walk and one fielding error.

Licey beat Escogido 5-2

November 28:

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched to four batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks. (g/f:1-0)

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs for the save (10). (g/f:2-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2 in 11 innings