Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-17: Randy Ruiz Jersey Heading To Baseball Hall Of Fame; Yadier Molina Anxious To Represent Puerto Rico In World Baseball Classic; List Of Current & Former Cardinals Players On WBC Rosters

Randy Ruiz - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Brisbane (23-19) visits Melbourne (26-14)) @ 7:30 PM AET


California Winter League:

Final Regular Season Standings:
1. Palm Spring Chill 11-3
2. Palm Springs Power 11-3
3. Toronto 9-6
4. New York 9-6
5. Oregon 9-6
6. British Columbia 7-6
7. Canada 7-7
8. Hit King 7-7
9. Manitoba 6-9
10. Coachella Valley 5-10
11. Washington 3-12
12. Alberta 3-12

Thursday's Playoff Games:
Manitoba (6-9) visits Hit King (7-7) @ 9:00 AM
Washington (3-12) visits British Columbia (7-6) @ 10:00 AM
Coachella Valley (5-10) visits Canada (7-7) @ 11:30 AM
Alberta (3-12) visits Oregon (9-6) @ 12:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) played in four games going 9-for-19 (.474) with two doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .474 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.053 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in four games going 2-for-16 (.125) with two total bases, three strikeouts, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one total base, four strikeouts, .167 OBP, .091 SLG, and .258 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) played in six games going 1-for-20 (.050) with one total bases, three runs, six walks, three strikeouts, .269 OBP, .050 SLG, and .319 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Caguas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run over 0.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Zulia) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 36.00 ERA, 5.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.

Notes:
Randy Ruiz's (former MiLB signing-Caguas) jersey will be one of the items on display, from the Caribbean Series, at the Baseball Hall of Fame: MLB Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) and Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis) will hold their first seminar on Friday for the education of ballplayers coming up in the Dominican Republic: El Caribe

Caguas arrived home to the welcome of fans after winning the championship: El Nuevo Dia

Misael Siverio (Aguascalientes-Mexicali/Aragua) considered retirement after being released by Seattle and talks Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic MGR) said everyone will get a chance to play that was selected for the team: El Caribe

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico) is very anxious to represent his country in the WBC: El Vocero

Current & Former Cardinals Listed On Rosters:
John Axford (former St. Louis) - Canada
Corey Baker (Memphis) - Israel
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) - USA
Brett Cecil (MLB signing) - USA
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) - Italy
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis) - Mexico
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield) - Italy
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) - USA
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) - Israel
Ty Kelly (former Memphis) - Israel
George Kottaras (former St. Louis) - Canada
Jason Marquis (former St. Louis) - Israel
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Yadier Molina (St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Efren Navarro (former Memphis) - Mexico
Pat Neshek (former St. Louis) - USA
Trey Nielsen (Springfield) - Italy
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) - Korea
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Edubray Ramos (former VSL) - Venezuela
Alex Reyes (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Jamie Romak (former Memphis) - Canada
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) - Puerto Rico
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis) - Dominican Republic
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis) - Mexico
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis) - Israel
Curt Smith (former Springfield) - Netherlands
Donovan Solano (former Memphis) - Colombia
J.C. Sulbaran (Memphis free agent) - Netherlands
Rowan Wick (Springfield) - Canada

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-17: Alex Cora's Caguas Wins Caribbean Series & He Turns Attention To WBC; Ronny Cedeno Showed His Experience During Caribbean Series; J.C. Sulbaran & Curt Smith On Dutch Preliminary WBC Roster

Alex Cora (Center) - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League:

Notes:
The league is talking with Asian teams about expansion: Fox Sports


Caribbean Series Championship:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Caguas beat Mexicali 1-0 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba will return for a fifth consecutive season as a special guest in the 2018 Caribbean Series to be held in Barquisimeto, Venezuela: ESPN Deportes

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) showed his experience in the Caribbean Series: Magallanes Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis), Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis), and others have teamed up to raise awareness with Dominican players in the wake of recent deaths: El Caribe

There was a gun battle several hours before the championship game that left six dead: El Vocero

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) is expected in Italy in early March: Mister Baseball

The 2017 Caribbean Series had the best attendance in the past 14 held: ESPN Deportes

2017 All-Caribbean Stars: LVBP Official Site

Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) was emotionally overjoyed when Caguas won: Primera Hora

The Confederation of the Caribbean will have a meeting in March to discuss adding Panama and their interest in Nicaragua and Colombia: TV Max Deportes


Arizona Winter League:

Notes:
The league says there are still open spots on the rosters: AWL Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Cuba announced their roster: ESPN Deportes

Rules have been announced: WBC Official Site

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) was placed on the Venezuelan reserve list and could be used in the second round: La Guaira Official Site

J.C. Sulbaran (Memphis free agent) and Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) were named to the Dutch team that will play spring trainings games from February 12-26, 2017: Mister Baseball

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Curt Smith -Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:19-13)

Caribes beat Lara 8-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter,  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (16-6) visits Magallanes (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-8) visits Caracas (9-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (10-11) visits Aragua (8-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth ans pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-1

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two runs.

Caracas beat Detroit 13-5

Friday's Games:
Boston (11-4) visits Aragua (8-6-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-7) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-7) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-10-2) visits Caimanes (4-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (6-8-1) visits Caracas (11-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (9-6-1) visits Lara (9-6) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Glendale (9-12) visits Peoria (11-7-2) @ 12:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (10-9-1) visits Surprise (11-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (12-9) visits Scottsdale (7-14) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-6 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:41-26)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 11-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one stolen base.

Obregon beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-9) visits Mexicali (12-8) @ 7:30 PM PT
Obregon (9-11) visits Culiacan (11-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (11-9) visits Mazatlan (5-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-9) visits Navojoa (10-10) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the winnings decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-1)

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 5-4

Notes:
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) has been hired by Estrellas as a special assistant to GM: LIDOM Official Site

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) was removed from the Cibao active roster: Cibao Official Site

Dominican Republic's Sports Minister Danilo Diaz does not agree with the international draft: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (5-6) visits Escogido (5-6) @ 7:5 PM AST
Cibaenas (6-6) visits Azucareros (3-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Cibao (10-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck on out hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate,

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotey (former Memphis-Aguallila) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Aguadilla 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-1) visits Santurce (5-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two walks.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and three walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chinandega beat Boer 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (2-3) visits Boer (2-3) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (2-3) visits Granada (4-1) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the fifth and pitched one innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (three earned), two walks, threw on wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Nicaragua beat Panama 9-3
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Friday's Game:
Japan (6-0) visits Panama (5-1) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (0-0) visits Cartagena (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Monteria (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (November 18, 2016):

Notes:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has signed on to play for Sydney: Sydney Official Site

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Brett Zawacki - Melbourne Aces

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) will replace Guider Rodriguez (Texas), who injured his hamstring, on the La Guaira roster: El Universal

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Rodriguez (New York-A) met with Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League) officials while on vacation: XEU Deportes

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Championship

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.

Acayucan beat San Andres 7-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the third and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and stuck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 9-6

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.

Angel Castro (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-5)

Aguilas beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (7-10) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (11-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with one one walk and two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Boer 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-5).  (p-s:102-67)(g/f:12-3)

Perth beat Canberra 6-0
Perth Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:75-53)(g/f:3-3)

Melbourne beat Brisbane 4-2 in 13 innings

Saturday's Games:
Perth (27-13) visits Canberra (19-21) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (20-20) visits Adelaide (20-20) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (15-25) visits Melbourne (19-21) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Ponce 5-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (2-9) visits Caguas (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-3) visits Ponce (5-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) has played in seven games going 4-for-22 (.182) with one double, two RBIs, three runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .227 SLG, and .477 OPS.

Friday's Doubleheader Games:
Chiriqui (0-7) visits Herrera (3-4)
Uracca (4-3) visits Cocle (8-1)

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Ethan Cole - Canberra Cavalry

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started in center field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One RBI and one walk.

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

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

Friday's Games:
Zulia (1-5) visits La Guaira (2-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (3-3) visits Magallanes (6-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Notes:
Teams moving on to the semifinals selected players from the clubs eliminated: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, five runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out for the winning decision.

Acayucan beat Oluta 9-5
LIV Officia Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI and one run.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, one balk, and struck five out.  (g/f:6-2)

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 8-7
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:0-1)
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Escogido beat Licey 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibao (5-6) visits Licey (5-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-3) visits Aguilas (4-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

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


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (4-4).  (p-s:82-57)(g/f:13-2)

Canberra beat Sydney 10-0
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:39-22)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Melbourne beat Adelaide 7-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (19-17) visits Sydney (17-19) @ 6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (18-18) visits Adelaide (17-19) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (14-22) visits Perth (23-13) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Friday's Games:
Carolina (1-4) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-1) visits Ponce (3-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-4

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-2


Latin American Series (January 27, 2014)

Notes:
A new system has been setup and a new rule added for the series: La Prensa


Texas Winter League (January 30, 2014)

Pedro Guerrero (former St. Louis) will be a special hitting instructor: Texas Winter League Official Twitter

Veracruz from the Triple-A Mexican League will send Mike Marshall to scout and possibly sign players: Texas Winter League Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2014)

Notes:
Cuba announced their reinforcements for the tournament: Cuban-Play

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-12

Dominican League Championship

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out. (g/f:7-4)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and three intentional walks for the blown save (3) and losing decision (2-1). (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout amd assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-5
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Dominican Summer League will open June 2, 2012 and will be dedicated to former St. Louis scout Robertico Diaz.

Escogido wins Dominican League Championship over Aguilas five games to four.


Colombian League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) was named MVP: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Game:
Monteria (1-4) visits Sincelejo (4-1): Pregame Notes


Caribbean Series - Santo Dominigo, Dominican Republic

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) are among the players on the Aragua roster: Lider

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) was given the green light to play with Mayaguez, while Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) was turned down: Primera Hora

Mayaguez named their roster for the Caribbean Series: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (Venezuela) visits Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) @ 2:00 PM ET
Obregon (Mexican Pacific) visits Escogido (Dominican) @ 6:00 PM ET


Japan League

Softbank is close to a deal with Brad Penny (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka


Mexican League

Veracruz signed Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing): MiLB Official Site

Laguna signed Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing): MiLB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-12

Mexican Pacific League

Obregon won the championship over Guasave four games to none


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and moved to second, batting second.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 5-3


Venezuelan League Championship

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

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

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield) talks about getting the chance to start at second base and contribute in the game: LVBP Official Site

Margarita signed shortstop Danyelo Cordero and pitchers Carlos Diaz and Geddy Guerra (former VSL).  All three will participate in the Parallel League next winter: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Game:
Aragua (2-1) visits La Guaira (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Championship

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Aguilas beat Escogido 8-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) will tryout for Chunichi in Japan: Japan Ball

Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion is close to signing with a team: ESPN Deportes

Friday's Game:
Escogido (3-2) visits Aguilas (2-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

No Games Thursday

Friday's Games:
Boer (3-2) visits Chinandega (2-3)


Puerto Rican League

Mayaguez won the championship over Caguas five games to three


Colombian League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
The champion of the Veracruz Instructional League will meet up with the Colombian League from February 10-12th: Team Renteria

Friday's Game:
Monteria (0-2) visits Sincelejo (2-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Saturday's Results:

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

Obregon beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

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

Obregon beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

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

Obregon beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

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

Obregon beat Guasave 19-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

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

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

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

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

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

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 11-2

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

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-6

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

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 3-2


Venezuelan League Round Robin/Championship

Friday's Results:

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

Aragua beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

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

Magallanes beat Aragua 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

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

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

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

Monday's Results:

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

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

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

Tuesday's Results:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin/Championship

Saturday's Results:

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

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

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

Sunday's Results:

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

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

Escogido beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Results:

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

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

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-1

Tuesday's Results:

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

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

Aguilas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Championship

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

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

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

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

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 8-5
Primera Hora Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

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

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

Wednesday's Results:

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2
Primera Hora Post Game

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

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


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Cartagena 4-3 in game one of doubleheader

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

Monteria beat Cartagena 7-0

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

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 8-5 in 10 innings

Saturday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-2

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

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3

Sunday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Cartagena 2-0

Tuesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1

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


Cuban League

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday or Friday

Saturday's Game:
Guasave visits Obregon @ 6:00 PM MST


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Tuesday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 9-8
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (8-6) visits Zulia (2-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (9-6) visits Aragua (9-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-6)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (5).

Aguilas beat Licey 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Roberto Hernandez Heredia aka Fausto Carmona (Indians-Aguilas) is being held for false identity: Listin Diario

The Twins signed Brad Thompson (former St. Louis-Licey) to a minor league deal.


Nicaraguan League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (22-29) visits Boer (33-18)


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
Jorge Padilla (Marlins-Caguas) has been given the green light to play in the championship: Primera Hora

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas(2-2)  @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (14-24) visits Monteria (20-18) for a doubleheader
Barranquilla (20-19) visits Sincelejo (23-16)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, committed one throwing error, and struck five out. (p-s:93-64)(g/f:10-3)

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one passed ball.

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Friday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck four out. (g/f:8-2)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck five out. (g/f:3-2)

La Guaira beat Caribes 7-6 in 13 innings

Saturday's Results:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Magallanes beat Zulia 11-10

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:5-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-2

Sunday's Results:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Gregor Blanco (Nationals-La Guaira) was named MVP: Lider

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) was named Pitcher of the Year: Lider

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) was traded to the Yankees: Lara Official Site

Monday's Games:
La Guaira (7-4) visits Magallanes (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-11) visits Aragua (8-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Friday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:9-1)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 8-4

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Cibao beat Licey 3-2

Saturday's Results:

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, struck two out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, three runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Cibao 10-6
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at first base.
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with a ground into double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3). (g/f:2-1)

Aguilas beat Licey 3-0
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (4). (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
C.J. Nitkwoski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (3). (g/f:1-0)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 and one fielding error.
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Licey beat Cibao 3-2 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
The Louisville Slugger Tournament Series begins this week in the Dominican: DPL Official Site

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Friday's Results:
Granada beat Chinandega 6-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Granada beat Chinandega 15-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Chinandega beat Granada 4-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat El Salvador 9-3: La Prensa Post Game

Monday's Games:
El Salavdor visits Boer (33-18)


Puerto Rican League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 10-1
Primera Hora Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Wito Conde and Tomas Solis (Veracruz/Minatitlan/Mexican League-Mochis/Mexican Pacific League) signed on to play for Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Puerto Rican League MVP Jorge Padilla (Marlins-Caguas) was ruled ineligible to play in the championship cause he played for Licey in the Dominican League: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-2

Saturday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one hit by pitch.

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-4

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 7-5

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 5-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 1-0
El Heraldo Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Japan League

So Taguchi (former St. Louis-Orix) is currently rehabbing in Arizona after shoulder surgery in October: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

Phillies signed Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) to a minor league contract.
Blue Jays avoided arbitration with Colby Rasmus (former St. Louis).

Dominican League - Thanksgiving Weekend

November 25:

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

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

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

Cibao beat Aguilas 5-4

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

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

Licey beat Escogido 5-0

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 11-1

November 26:

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

Cibao beat Licey 6-2

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

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

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

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

Aguilas beat Azucareros 5-2

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

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

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

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

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-2

November 27:

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

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

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

Cibao beat Aguilas 9-5

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

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

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

Licey beat Escogido 5-2

November 28:

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

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

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2 in 11 innings