Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-15: Lino Rivera Named LIDOM Manager Of The Year, Eugenio Velez & Evan MacLane Receive Award Consideration; Jonathan Rivera Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Lino Rivera - Tigres del Licey MGR

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 26 games going 27-for-79 (.342) with six doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 35 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, four stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .453 OBP, .443 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 44 games going 53-for-169 (314) with seven doubles, four triples, 18 RBIs, 68 total bases, 29 runs, 20 walks, six stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .387 OBP, .402 SLG, and .790 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 55 games going 64-for-220 (.291) with nine doubles, six home runs, 34 RBIs, 91 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, 42 strikeouts, .320 OBP, .414 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 29 games going 18-for-62 (.290) with three doubles, two triples, four RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, eight walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .389 OBP, .403 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 56 games going 56-for-196 (.286) with nine double, three triples, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 77 total bases, 30 runs, 28 walks, eight stolen bases, ten strikeouts, 12 caught stealing, .376 OBP, .393 SLG, and .768 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-AraguaMagallanes) has played 50 games going 50-for-177 (.282) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 24 runs, 19 walks, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .350 OBP, .345 SLG, and .695.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 54 games going 56-for-210 (.267) with eight doubles, one triple, four home runs, 23 RBIs, 78 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .330 OBP, .371 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) has played in ten games going 4-for-22 (.182) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .308 OBP, .227 SLG, and .535 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out  over six innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk over 2.2 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 29 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He's allowed 35 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 30 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 14 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-2 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, nine earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 30 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 5.79 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 18.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.50 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), six walks, hit two batters, and struck three out over six innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.53 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 12.51 ERA, 2.34 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 24 hits, 19 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 13.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (15-11) visits Margarita (17-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Zulia (9-19) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (13-13) visits Magallanes (17-11) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (10-15) visits Caribes (14-13) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 45 games going 36-for-131 (.275) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 15 runs, 25 walks, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .391 OBP, .427 SLG, and .819 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played 26 games going 11-for-59 (.186) with one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .275 OBP, .237 SLG, and .513 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 26 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 2.17 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He allowed 26 hits, eight runs (seven earned), 14 walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 29 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.29 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 13.2 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon/Jalisco) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 6.26 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 18 runs (16 earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit four batters, and struck 15 out over 23 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (17-11) visits Jalisco (11-17) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (12-15) visits Hermosillo (14-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-14) visits Mochis (14-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (15-12) visits Mexicali (12-14) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Perez (former Palm Beach-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-4 in 10 innings
Cibao Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) was considered for MVP, Evan Maclane (former Memphis-Estrellas) was considered for Pitcher of the Year, and Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Licey MGR) was named Manager of The Year: LIDOM Official Site

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) is available for the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

End Of The Regular Season


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) is showing amazing control this winter: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Granada visits Boer @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega visits Rivas @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-22) visits Santurce (16-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (23-13) visits Caguas (19-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 12-for-59 (.203) with one double, seven RBIs, six runs, five walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, two caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .262 OBP, and .220 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 2-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 13 out over 14.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 18 out over 21.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) has a 1-2 record and 6.75 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck eight out over 13.1 innings.


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk as Cocle beat Metro 6-5 in 11 innings: TX Max


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Andres 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (9-9) visits Acayucan (10-6)
Palenque (5-10) visits Xalapa (9-9-1)
Paso de Ovejas (12-6-1) visits Chiapas (7-12)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-15: Aledmys Diaz Singles Twice; Lance Zawadzki Tied For LMP Lead In Doubles; Adam Reifer & Brian Broderick Tied For LMP Lead In Saves

Aledmys Diaz - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in nine games going 12-for-36 (.333) with three doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .385 OBP, .583 SLG, and .968 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in seven games going 7-for-23 (.304) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, 11 total bases, one run, four walks, three strikeouts, .407 OBP, .478 SLG, and .886 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in five games going 3-for-12 (.250) with two doubles, one triple, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .583 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in five games going 4-for-17 (.235) with two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, five walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .409 OBP, .235 SLG, and .644 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in nine games going 8-for-36 (.222) with one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .243 OBP, .306 SLG, and .549 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) has played in ten games going 7-for-33 (.212) with two doubles, two triples, three RBIs, 13 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, .278 OBP, .394 SLG, and .672 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in nine games going 5-for-35 (.143) with three doubles, one triple, three RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, three walks, two strikeouts, two caught stealing, .205 OBP, .286 SLG, and .491 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.33 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out over three innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made tree relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 19.29 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities-Caracas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and hit one batter over a third of an inning.

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (3-6) visits La Guaira (5-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (4-6) visits Lara (5-5) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in six games going 6-for-18 (.333) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .455 OBP, .444 SLG, and .899 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in eight games going 10-for-31 (.323) with four doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, four walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .548 SLG, and .948 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .267 OBP, .231 SLG, and .497 OPS.
Dean Anna (Memphis-Obregon) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, nine total bases, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .292 OBP, .429 SLG, and .720 OPS.
Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Mexicali) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over five innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.69 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.1 innings.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Ronnie Shaban (Springfield-Hermosillo) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out over four innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (4-4) visits Jalisco (6-2) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (6-2) visits Culiacan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (5-3) visits Hermosillo (1-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-4) visits Obregon (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MST - Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) is scheduled to start


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Salt River beat Surprise 2-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Peoria (1-3) visits Glendale (3-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (3-1) visits Surprise (3-2) @ 12;35 PM MST
Mesa (0-5) visits Scottsdale (3-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Stats:
Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) has played in three games going 4-for-11 (.364) with one double, five total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .462 OBP, .455 SLG, and .916 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one strikeout.
Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in two games going 0-for-7 (.000) with one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (Springfield-Estrellas) has played in one game with no at-bat.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over three innings.

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


Nicaraguan League (November 3, 2015):

Notes:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities) and Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis) arrived in Boer Camp, await permission on Jhonny Polanco (Springfield): La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-15: Anthony Garcia Named MVP & All-Star In Puerto Rico; Ivan Maldonado Named Pitcher & Comeback Player Of The Year, & All-Star In Puerto Rico; Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Eight & Allows Three Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-6 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 12-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (3-7) visits Caribes (8-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (3-7) visits Zulia (4-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 3-2 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Delwyn Young (Sugar Land) and Jarrett Grube (Anaheim free agent) were invited to Quintana Roo spring camp: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (2-2) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Estrellas beat Cibao 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and threw out one of three base runners.
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cubaenas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck eight out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:7-1)
Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (10-6) visits Cibaenas (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (10-6) visits Azucareros (5-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Sydney beat Brisbane 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (23-19) visits Canberra (19-21) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-27) visits Adelaide (28-14) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (19-21) visits Brisbane (20-20) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) was named MVP and postseason All-Star; Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Saturce) was named Pitcher of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, and postseason All-Star; Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas) was named Coach of the Year; and Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) was named postseason All-Star: LBPRC Official Site and Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (2-8) visits Carolina (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-4) visits Santurce (7-3) @ 7:30 PM AST



Nippon Professional Baseball

Yokohama still has not finalized a contract with Yulieski Gourriel (La Habana): Yakyubaka

Texas signed Kosuke Tomita (Yokohama) to a minor league deal: Yakyubaka


Italian Baseball League

Lenny Randle (former 1967 draft selection) will be in a supervisor role for Nettuno: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-13

Arizona Fall League

Effect of Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) on St. Louis infield: KMOV

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, one unearned run, four walks, struck three out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maximo Nelson (Chunichi) has signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco-Magallanes) went to the hospital with stomach pains: Lider

Fabio Castro (Oakland-Estrellas) signed on with Magallanes after Estrellas was eliminated from Dominican playoffs: Lider

Manauris Baez (Veracruz-Estrellas) signed on with Caracas after Estrellas was eliminated from the Dominican playoffs: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Caracas (7-5) visits Lara (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (7-5) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.

Obregon beat Culiacan 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Mexicali beat Guasave 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (1-3) visits Obregon (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Playoffs

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellaztin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Xalapa 9-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) doubled twice, drove in a run, and scored a run as Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 11-0: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Aguilas beat Estrellas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jesus Feliciano (New York/A-Carolina), Leslie Anderson (Tampa Bay-Carolina), and Tomas Santiago (Santurce) are joining Escogido after their teams were eliminated from the Puerto Rican playoffs: Escogido Official Site

Jorge Cantu (Los Angeles-Hermosillo) and Luis Ramirez (Quintana Roos-Margarita/Estrellas) have signed on with Escogido after their teams were eliminated from the playoffs and selected Carlos Colmenares (Southern Illinois-Aragua/Estrellas) and Seth Etherton (Quintana Roo-Aragua/Azucareros) in championship draft: Escogido Official Site

Eloy Jimenez (outfielder), Obispo Aybar Lara (shortstop), Micker Adolfo Zapata (outfielder), Luis Encarnacion (third baseman), Gleiber Torres, and Wander Franco (pitcher) were some of the top players at the Dominican showcase: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Jonathan Rodriguez (Quad Cities-Santurce) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 7-6

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Carolina beat Caguas 3-1

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Granada beat Boer 2-0

Notes:
Ronald Garth (Seattle Free Agent) and Ofilio Castro (Sugar Land) will be able to choose the team they want to play with in the Nicaraguan Superior League: El Nuevo Diario

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Panama League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Thursday's Game:
Cocle (16-8) visits Herrera (13-11)

Australian League

Thursday's Results:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Sydney beat Canberra 12-8
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Sydney (23-16) visits Canberra (22-17) @ 7:00 PM ET
Adelaide (18-21) visits Melbourne (14-25) @ 7:35 PM ET
Perth (20-18) visits Brisbane (19-19) @ 7:00 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis), Chris Perez (former St. Louis), and Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) have been named to Team USA: WBC Official Site

Cuba announced their roster: La Prensa

Fernando Salas (St. Louis) was included on the Mexico roster and Jaime Garcia (St. Louis) was left off: Jennifer Langosch Twitter

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) is listed on the Spain roster: WBC Official Site

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) is listed on the Netherlands roster: WBC Official Site

Dan Serafini (former Memphis) and Nick Punto (former St. Louis) are listed on the Italy roster: WBC Official Site

Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis) is listed on the Dominican roster: WBC Official Site

Former Cardinals

Texas and Cleveland are also interested in Ryan Theriot (former St. Louis): Jon Heyman Twitter

Houston signed Rick Ankiel (former St. Louis) to a minors deal: Brian McTaggart Twitter

Atlanta signed Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis) and Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Aguilas) to minors deals: Atlanta Official Site

Wichita (American Association) has signed Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita).

Normal (Frontier League) re-signed Tyler Lavigne (former Batavia).

Houston invited Chuckie Fick (former St. Louis) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) to big league camp: Houston Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-8-12

Arizona Fall League

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one run, one passed ball, and threw one runner out.

Salt River beat Surprise 8-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Peoria (16-9) visits Scottsdale (12-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Phoenix (9-12) visits Mesa (7-16) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (13-11) visits Salt River (13-10) @ 6:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter, batting ninth, and walked in only plate appearance.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with two walks.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:4-5)

Caribes beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 12-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (13-8) visits La Guaira (10-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (10-10) visits Lara (11-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (12-11) visits Aragua (6-16) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Detroit beat La Guaira 14-8

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Guedy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Boston 8-4

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cesear Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and two errors.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 selection-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Caribes 4-1

Thursday's Games:
Tampa Bay (10-9) visits Aragua (16-3) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-12) visits La Guaira (8-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (11-8) visits Detroit (4-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (16-4) visits Tiburones (7-10) @10:00 AM VST
Zulia (8-11) visits Caribes (8-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (5-12) visits Caimanes (11-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (10-7) visits Magallanes (11-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (5-13) visits Margarita (8-10) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs. (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Mochis 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, three RBIs, one run, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Navajoa beat Mazatlan 10-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (10-12) visits Hermosillo (12-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (11-11) visits Culiacan (16-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (6-16) visits Navojoa (8-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (12-10) visits Guasave (13-9) @ 7:30 PM MT

Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) scored a run as San Andres beat Boca del Rio 3-2: LIV Official Site

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) was intentionally walked as Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 6-2: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with three two-out RBIs and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Escogido 15-13

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Licey 8-3
Listin Diario Post Game
Listin Diario Post Game

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with at the plate.
Luis De La Cruz (Memphis Free Agent-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the second and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, struck four out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Estrellas beat Aguilas 8-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Enerio Del Rosario (Houston) will be joining Cibao on November 9th: LIDOM Official Site

Edwin Encarnacion (Toronto) plans to play for Aguilas: Aguilas Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (9-8) visits Licey (5-11) @ 8:30 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Chinandega 12-3 - Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) hit a solo homer in the fourth: LNBP Boxscore and LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Leon 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Puerto Rican League

Thursday's Games:
Manati visits Caguas @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce visits Ponce @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina visits Mayaguez @ 7:15 PM AST

Asia Series

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Lotte beat Perth 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Perth (0-1) visit Yomiuri (0-0)
Samsung (0-0) visits Lamingo (1-0)

Japan League

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) is likely to return to Hiroshima next season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-12

Arizona Fall League

Wednesday's Results:

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-1)

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kevin Siegrist (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, struck two out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:56-38)(g/f:4-0)

Phoenix beat Surprise 15-1

Thursday's Results:

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and struck three out. (p-s:27-19)(g/f:0-1)

Scottsdale beat Surprise 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (3-10) visits Scottsdale (7-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-4) visits Salt River (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Phoenix (6-5) visits Surprise (7-6) @ 6:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Wednesday's Games:

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

Zulia beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Lara beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left field, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield) has signed on to play with La Guaira: Lider

Josh Wilkie (Washington) joined Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Roenis Elias (Seattle) joined Lara: Lider

Friday's Games:
Margarita (8-3) visits Zulia (8-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (5-7) visits Lara (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (7-4) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (2-10) visits Aragua (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Wednesday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one passed ball.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, four RBIs, and one run.
Ronnierd Garcia (DSL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, four walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-3)
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 selection-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-3)

Caribes beat Boston 8-7

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run.
Sergio Nieves (former VSL-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Seattle 9-7

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Philadelphia 3-0

Mexican Pacific League

Wednesday's Results:

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), one walk,threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:86-55)(g/f:6-2)

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two walks, and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 10-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 11-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeff Bennett (Lancaster) signed on to pitch for Mazaltan: Mazatlan Official Site

Obregon sent the rights of Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis) to Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (6-5) visits Culiacan (10-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (5-6) visits Guasave (7-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-6) visits Navojoa (3-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (3-8) visits Obregon (5-6) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

Wednesday's Results:

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one run and allowed one stolen base.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game (Includes Taveras Photo)

Thursday's Games Were All Postponed

Notes:
Vladimir Guerrero (Toronto) is expected to play for Licey: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (3-3) visits Cibao (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Estrellas (4-2) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League  (Nov. 8, 2012)

Notes:
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) and Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) are expected to play for Mayaguez and Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) returned to Santurce: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-12

Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach -Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks,committed one pickoff error, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (p-s:42-27)(g/f:3-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Peoria (2-1) visits Phoenix (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Surprise (1-2) visits Mesa (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Salt River (3-0) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:356 PM MT

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (Memphis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six earned runs, and one home run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck five out. (g/f:6-4)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) made the La Guaira opening day roster: La Guaira Official Site

Friday's Games:
Margarita(1-0)  visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1)
Caracas (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VST
Zulia (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League (Oct. 13, 2012)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Mochis) scored for Mochis: Mochis Official Site

Dominican League (Oct. 14, 2012)

Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) and Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) look to be opening the season on Aguilas roster: Aguilas Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) will start the season in centerfield, Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) at third base, and Carlos Martinez (Springfield-Aguilas) in the starting rotation: Aguilas Official Site

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) pitched in loss to Azucareros: Estrellas Official Site

Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is listed on the Azucareros roster: Azucareros Official Site

Others:
Nicaraguan League (Oct. 16, 2012)
Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)
Colombian League (Nov. 16, 2012)