Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-17: Brayan Pena Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Efren Navarro Singles Twice, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Tommy Pham, Greg Jelks, Seung-Hwan Oh, Matt Carpenter, Alex Reyes, Ty Kelly, & Corey Baker

Brayan Pena - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Aragua 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Lara 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) left Thursday's game with sore right hamstring: El Emergente

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:2-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (p;-s:9-1)

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-3) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and three two-out RBIs.

Cibaenas beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes/Escogido) was on a short leash when he played for Magallanes and struggled to produce: LVBP Official Site

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in two games going 5-for-8 (.625) with two doubles, seven total bases, one run, one walk, .667 OBP, .875 SLG, and 1.542 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-6 (.167) with two RBIs, one total base, two strikeouts, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out over 1.1 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run over 0.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, 6.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 45 games going 64-for-168 (.381) with 11 doubles, one triple, ten home runs, 40 RBIs, 107 total bases, 35 runs, 23 walks (four intentional), six hit by pitches, three sac flies, one stolen base, 26 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .475 OBP, .637 SLG, and 1.112 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in 48 games going 60-for-172 (.349) with nine doubles, three triples, four home runs, 36 RBIs, 87 total bases, 34 runs (three intentional), six hit by pitches, three sacrifices, five sac flies, 26 strikeouts, grounded into seven double plays, .429 OBP, .506 SLG, and .935 OBP.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) played in 15 games going 11-for-42 (.262) with five RBIs, 11 total bases, six runs, six walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .340 OBP, .262 SLG, and .602 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made 12 appearances (ten starts) posting a 3-2 record, 4.13 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He allowed 62 hits, 28 runs (26 earned), six home runs, 21 walks, hit three batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 31 out over 56.2 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.56 ERA, 2.04 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 18 hits, 15 runs (14 earned), three home runs, 16 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 15 out over 16.2 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Boer (23-25) visits Rivas (26-22) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

January 4, 2017:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:81-50)

Cartagena beat Sincelejo in game two of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

January 5, 2017:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one fielding error.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:45-25)
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:41-22)(ir-s:2-0)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Perth beat Sydney 8-7

Notes:
Greg Jelks (former Louisville-Perth/Melbourne) passed away at 55: ABL Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (13-12) visits Adelaide (13-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (11-15) visits Melbourne (20-6) @ 6:30 PM AET
Sydney (11-15) visits Perth (9-17) @ 7:00 AWST


Veracruz League:

Stats:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) has played in eight games going 10-for-35 (.286) with one double, six RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, four walks, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .350 OBP, .314 SLG, and .664 OPS.

Current Standings:
1. Xalapa 6-2
2. Papantla 4-2-1
3. Minatitlan 5-3
4. Cocuite 3-4
5. Acayucan 2-4
6. Cosamaloapan 1-6-1


Panama League:

Friday's Games:
Metropolitanas (0-0) visits Panama Metro (0-0) @ 4:00 PM
Cocle (0-0) visits Panama (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) awaits decision from Korean team and looks forward to spring training: Yonhap News Agency

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis-USA) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Dominican Republic) commit to playing in the WBC: St. Louis Official Site

Ty Kelly (former Memphis) and Corey Baker (Memphis) visited Israel: The Jerusalem Post

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-16: Niko Vasquez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Singles, Triples, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Triples & Knocks In Two Runs

Niko Vasquez - Mayos de Navojoa

Venezuelan League:
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and assisted in three double play.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Margarita beat Caribes 15-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, two walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-la Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and allowed one stolen base.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play for the hold (10).  (p-s:6-2)(g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and grounded into one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was added to the Lara active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (33-29) visits Magallanes (28-33) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (28-33) visits Caracas (27-34) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (33-28) visits Aragua (29-32) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (30-32) visits Lara (37-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-1)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (35-30) visits Jalisco (26-38) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (37-28) visits Mochis (37-28) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (29-35) visits Mazatlan (27-38) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (33-32) visits Mexicali (35-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Licey) is scheduled to start second game for Licey: Estrellas Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Licey (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-3)

Carolina beat Caguas 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) exited early from start with unknown injury: Caguas Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (25-12) visits Santurce (27-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (10-27) visits Carolina (15-23) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (21-22) visits Chinandega (24-19) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (22-21) visits Granada (19-24) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), five walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:92-51)
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-18)(ir-s:3-3)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 15-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (10-10) visits Brisbane (9-11) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (15-5) visits Sydney (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (11-9) visits Perth (6-14) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Veracruz (Mexico) League:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) is playing for Xalapa: LBEV Official Twitter

The league began play on December 10, 2016 with six teams: Acayucan, Cosamaloapan, Minatitlan, Papantla, Veracruz, and Xalapa.


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) committed to pitching for Team USA and Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) was invited: WBC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-13

Caribbean Series

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Escogido 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Magallanes 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) was inducted into the Caribbean Hall of Fame: MLB Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) keeps playing: MLB Official Site

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) will likely retire following Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Zulia (Venezuela) signed 16-year old left-hander Jairo Pacheco, who just recently signed with Los Angeles: Zulia Official Site

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara/Magallanes) shows pride representing Venezuela: Lider

Manny Ramirez (Aguilas) in talks to play in Taiwan: Jon Morosi Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (1-3) visits Magallanes (2-2) @ 6:00 PM ET
Escogido (3-1) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 9:30 PM ET

Latin American Series Championship

Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

San Andres beat Chinandega 1-0
LAS Official Site Post Game
LNBP Official Site Scoreboard

Notes:
Colombia will host next season and Edison Renteria (Colombian League owner) is in talks with Cuba and Brazil for the 2013-14 season: El Heraldo

Yurendell de Caster (Tabasco-Chinandega) was selected as MVP of the LNBP: El Nuevo Diaro

Triple-A Mexican League

Francisco Mendez (Monterrey) has signed with Aguascalientes: MiLB Official Site

Gabriel Alfaro (Oaxaca-Magallanes) will return to Oaxaca: MiLB Official Site

Luis Arredondo (Laguna) and Hector Paez (Cuidad-Mexicali) has signed with Yucatan: MiLB Official Site

Current Cardinals

Dominican Prospect League Elite Travel Team will face St. Louis on March 12th: DPL Official Site

Chris Carpenter (St. Louis) likely to miss entire 2013 season: St. Louis Official Site and STL Today

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) continues to work at second base with Jose Oquendo (St. Louis third base coach), Mitch Harris (2008, 13th round selection) and Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis) threw a bullpen sessions, Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) worked out with Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina), Barret Browning (St. Louis) cleared waivers and will be in camp as a non-roster invitee: STL Today

Former Cardinals

Mike Hartley (former Springfield) was hired as manager for Heidenheim Heidekoepke (Germany): Mister Baseball

St. Louis may be interested in re-signing Kyle Lohse (St. Louis free agent): Joe Strauss Twitter

Los Angeles has not talked with Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): Jim Duquette Twitter

Kyle McClellan (former St. Louis) has began a throwing program: Dallas Morning News

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-12

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple and one two-out RBI.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-2)

Caracas beat Lara 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ugueth Urbina (Free Agent) has been working out with Caracas and may be added to the active roster: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (1-1) visits Lara (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caracas (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Friday

Notes:
Minnesota plans to scout Cubans Dariel Alvarez and Aledmys Diaz: ESPN

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Guasave (0-2) visits Obregon (2-0) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (2-0) visits Hermosillo (0-2) @ 7:00 PM MST

Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) scored a couple runs as San Andres beat Oluta 10-2: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base and grounded into one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido  beat Aguilas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and hit two batters.  (g/f:7-5)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (Springfield) and Antonio Bastardo (Philadelphia) have both been pulled from playing with Aguilas: Aguilas Official Site and Listin Diario

New York-A pulled Kelvin Perez from pitching for Mazatlan in the Mexican Pacific League after spending the winter with Cibao.  There were rumors he was kidnapped: Listin Diario

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

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-2

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Santurce 8-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) is one of a handful of players interested in playing in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: Primera Hora

Everything has been resolved with payments to players from Manati: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (3-0) visits Santurce (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-0) visits Carolina (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched a third of  an inning allowing one hit, two runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 3-for-6 with three home runs, six RBIs, and three runs.

Chinandega beat Boer 18-11
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Nicaraguan Superior League will allow players from professional teams to play: La Prensa

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (25-21) visits Boer (21-26)
Leon (22-25) visits Granada (25-21)

Colombian League

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 6-4
El Heraldo Post Game

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 5-4

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (16-15) visits Monteria (17-14)
Sincelejo (10-21) visits Barranquilla (18-12)

Panama League

Marlon Sucre (former DSL-Cocle) entered late in the game in the outfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cocle beat Herrera 11-0

Saturday's Games:
Cocle (6-8) visits Panama (6-7)
Herrera (7-7) visits Chiriqui (8-5)

Australian League

Saturday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 2-0
Melbourne Official Site Post Game

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run. (p-s:24-19)(g/f:5-1)

Adelaide beat Sydney 9-4

Sunday's Games:
Perth (17-15) visits Canberra (21-10) @ 12:00 PM ET
Brisbane (14-18) visits Melbourne (12-21) @ 1:05 PM ET
Sydney (18-15) visits Adelaide (15-18) @ 1:00 PM ET

Former Cardinals

Texas has signed Lance Berkman (former St. Louis): Fox Sports

Toronto does not plan to rework any contract with Darren Oliver (former St. Louis): Toronto Official Site

Current Cardinals

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) continues working at second base: St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-12

Venezuelan League

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Zulia) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-0)
Deryk Hooker (Springfield-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Lara 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rhiner Cruz (Houston-Cibao) and Justin Thomas (New York-A) are expcected to join Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Martin Prado (Atlanta) worked out with Aragua: Lider

Brayan Villareal (Detroit) is done pitching for Caribes due to injury: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (34-27) visits Caracas (33-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (33-27) visits Lara (32-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (34-26) visits Margarita (23-35) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (28-32) visits Aragua (22-37) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 12-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with three sacrifices.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Colon (Kansas City-Cibao), Jesus Colome (Monterrey-Licey), and Juan Miranda (Laguna-Licey) all joined Obregon after their teams were eliminated in the Dominican League: Obregon Official Site

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis) has signed on to play for Guasave: Guasave Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mochis (25-39) visits Culiacan (41-23) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (32-33) visits Mazatlan (25-39) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (35-29) visits Navojoa (29-36) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (36-28) visits Mexicali (34-30) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Ivan Belllazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Xalapa beat Veracruz 5-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate and grounded into one double play.

Huatusco beat San Andres 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jamie Romak (Springfield-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:8-5)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anderson Hernandez (Pittsburgh-Licey) turned down playing with Aguilas in the round robin: LIDOM Offiical Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (0-1) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (0-1) visits Escogido (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:4-2)

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-0

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out. (g/f:4-4)
Mike Parisi (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-2)

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 3-2

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-7 with two runs and one walk.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ponce beat Manati 11-9 in 15 innings

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis) will finish playing with Carolina on Sunday: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Manati (15-20) visits Santurce (19-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (21-16) visits Ponce (16-21) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (18-19) visits Mayaguez (20-16) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) hit a RBI double to tie the game up in the eighth.

Chinandega beat Leon 6-4 in 10 innings, Granada beat Boer 9-5: LNBP Official Site

Notes:
Scouts were able to work with Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) and his mechanics in the past Nicaraguan Superior League: La Prensa

Teams must register on January 4th for the Nicaraguan Superior League and practices begin on January 15th.  Active professional baseball players will not be allowed to play this season: El Nuevo Diario

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (23-18) visits Granada (22-19)
Boer (18-23) visits Leon (19-22)

Colombian League

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 9-5

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-3

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (15-10) visits Cartagena (14-11)
Sincelejo (8-17) visits Monteria (13-12)

Panama League

Rainel Rosario (Springfield Free Agent-Panama) started in the outfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run,  and one strikeout.

Cocle beat Panama 9-8
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Panama (3-5) visits Chiriqui (4-4)
Cocle (5-3) visits Herrera (4-4)

Australian League

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and was picked off.

Sydney beat Adelaide 3-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 4-0

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (8-20) visits Brisbane (13-14) @ 6:00 PM ET
Adelaide (13-15) visits Sydney (15-13) @ 7:30 PM ET
Canberra (16-9) visits Perth (16-10) @ 7:20 PM WST

Current Cardinals

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) is working with Jose Oquendo (third base coach) on his middle infield skills: STL Today

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-12

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter. (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-2). (g/f:5-5)

La Guaira beat Caribes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgardo Alfonzo (Aragua) has decided to retire: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (24-20) visits Magallanes (25-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-22) visits Caracas (28-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (20-24) visits Caribes (22-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (16-26) visits Lara (23-22) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one stolen base.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one error.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-2

Fermin Montanez (former GCL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one caught stealing.

La Guaira beat Margarita 8-6

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 14-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo activated Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis)

Mexico (Triple-A Mexican League) will face Texas in an exhibition game on March 28th: MiLB Official Site

Carlos Mejia has a deadline of three weeks to sell the Carmen (Triple-A Mexican League) franchise: MiLB Official Site

Mexicali has signed Michel Abreu (Monterrey), who just finished playing with Licey in the Dominican League: Mexicali Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Guasave (27-18) visits Obregon (281-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (19-26) visits Mazatlan (13-32) @ 7:30 PM MT - Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Culiacan (30-15) visits Mochis (18-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (23-22) visits Mexicali (22-23) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) scored a run as Xalapa beat Boca Del Rio: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:11-2)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-2). (g/f:7-5)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, struck two out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:6-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 8-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Licey beat Cibao 11-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (15-24) visits Aguilas (24-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (19-20) visits Escogido (15-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (18-20) visits Estrellas (25-14) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over first base, batting fifth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-4 and assisted in four double plays.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Santurce beat Manati 10-0

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Carolina beat Ponce 7-2

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, two walks, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Mendoza (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and hit two batters. (g/f:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 9-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Hiram Bocachica (Carolina) has decided to retire and become an agent: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (10-8) visits Carolina (8-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (10-8) visits Manati (9-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-15) visits Caguas (13-5) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs.

Chinandega beat Granada 14-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (12-13) visits Leon (9-16)
Chinandega (12-13) visits Granada (17-8)

Colombian League

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 6-1
El Heraldo Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (7-6) visits Monteria (9-5)
Sincelejo(4-9)  visits Barranquilla (7-6)

Cuban League

Aledmis Diaz and Dariel Alvarez are hours away from being declared free agents: El Nuevo Herald

Japan League

Orix is close to finalizing a deal with Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Olympics

Baseball could return to the Olympics in 2020: Lider

Majors News

St. Louis signed Randy Choate: By Gosh, It's Langosch

Darren Oliver (former St. Louis) hasn't decided about pitching next season: Jon Morosi Twitter

Scott Rolen (former St. Louis) hasn't decided about playing next season: Cincinnati Enquirer

Los Angeles is interested in Skip Schumaker (St. Louis): DKnobler Twitter

Arthur Rhodes (former St. Louis) is looking at making a comeback: By Gosh, It's Langosch

Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) will be working with Jose Oquendo (St. Louis 3B Coach) over the winter at second base: STL Today

St. Louis plans to offer assistant hitting coach job to Bengie Molina and Spain offered the managing job to Tony LaRussa (former St. Louis) for the World Baseball Classic: STL Today

Milwaukee met with Edwin Jackson's agent: Brew Beat

Dominican League 2011 Final Stats - Current & Former Cardinals

Current Cardinals:

Eugenio Velez (MiLB signing-Estrellas) played in 33 games going 27-for-110 (.245) with six doubles, two triples, one home run, seven RBIs, 40 total bases, 14 runs, 12 walks, 27 strikeouts, four stolen bases, two caught stealing, .331 OBP, and .364 SLG.
Matt Carpenter (Memphis-Licey) played in five games going 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBIs, three total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, one stolen base, .333 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) played in five games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, two stolen bases, one caught stealing, .154 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Cibao) played in seven games going 2-for-22 (.091) with one RBI, two total bases, four runs, nine walks, ten strikeouts, .375 OBP, and .091 SLG.
Rainel Rosario (Palm Beach-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.
Edgar Lara (Quad Cities-Azucareros) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.
Ronny Gil (Quad Cities-Cibao) played in one game without an at-bat.

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.44 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, no runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 5.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, seven walks, and struck three out over 11 innings.
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) made 26 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 3.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 14 saves.  He allowed 25 hits, nine earned runs, hit two batters, walked seven, and struck 20 out over 23.2 innings.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP. He allowed 26 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, hit three batters, walked ten, and struck 18 out over 28 innings.


Former Cardinals:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one triple, one RBI, three total bases, one run, .250 OBP, and 1.000 SLG.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Estrellas/Licey/Escogido) played in 23 games going 26-for-83 (.313) with six doubles, two triples, 14 RBIs, 36 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 13 strikeouts, four stolen bases, .367 OBP, and .434 SLG.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) played in 47 games going 38-for-173 (.220) with five doubles, four triples, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 60 total bases, 22 runs, 19 walks, 35 strikeouts, two stolen bases, .320 OBP, and .347 SLG.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) played in 23 games going 14-for-64 (.219) with two doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 25 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .342 OBP, and .391 SLG.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Estrellas/Cibao) played in 23 games going 8-for-44 (.182) with one double, three RBIs, nine total bases, ten walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, and .205 SLG.
Brett Wallace (former Memphis-Escogido) played in 20 games going 9-for-52 (.173) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, eight runs, 16 walks, 16 strikeouts, .366 OBP, and .327 SLG.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 13 games going 7-for-43 (.163) with one double, two home runs, eight RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .265 OBP, and .326 SLG.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 20 games going 6-for-42 (.143) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, ten strikeouts, .143 OBP, and .190 SLG.
Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros/Escogido) played in nine games going 2-for-20 (.100) with one home run, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, three walks, six strikeouts, .217 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Matt Meyer (former Springfield-Licey) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, seven walks, and struck 15 out over 12 innings.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked one, and struck five out.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) made 18 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.11 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 14 hits, eight runs (five earned), three walks, and struck 16 out over 21.1 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and five saves.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck five out over 9.2 innings.
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Escogido) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.48 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck ten out over 10.1 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) made 11 starts posting a 2-4 record, 3.56 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He allowed 44 hits, 20 runs (19 earned), hit one batter, walked 16, and struck 43 out over 48 innings.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) made 22 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 4.02 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and eight holds.  He allowed 14 hits, ten runs (seven earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked five, and struck 15 out over 15.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made 11 appearances (nine starts) posting a 4-4 record, 5.19 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.  He allowed 54 hits, 33 runs (30 earned), seven home runs, nine walks, and struck 52 out over 52 innings.
Julio Manon (former Johnson City-Escogido) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.35 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Brad Thompson (former St. Louis-Licey) made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 8.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked six, and struck two out over nine innings.
Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, 3.67 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 4.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and two walks over 1.1 innings.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Cibao) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 27.00 ERA, and 9.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk over 0.1 innings.