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Friday, January 13, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-17: Anthony Garcia Struggles Continue A Second Winter Season But He Stays Positive & Hopeful; Eugenio Velez Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning



Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and and one walk.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run.

La Guaira beat Lara 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) remained on the La Guaira active roster even though the team is not expecting him back: El Emergente

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one sacrifice, was picked off, and one fielding error.

Mochis beat Culiacan 14-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 16-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Licey beat Cibao 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) was added to the Cibaenas active roster and could retire on Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibao (4-8) visits Escogido (5-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-7) visits Cibaenas (10-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in six games going 8-for-20 (.400) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, .520 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.020 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in six games going 7-for-21 (.333) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .364 OBP, .524 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one double, two total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .067 OBP, .133 SLG, and .200 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with two RBIs, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over five innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) saw his numbers dip after winning the MVP a couple years ago but stays positive and continues to make adjustments heading into MLB spring training: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Rivas selected Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) in the playoff draft: La Prensa

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and three strikeouts.

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-9
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (23-7) visits Canberra (16-14) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (12-18) visits Brisbane (13-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 2-for-4 at Cocle beat Metropolitanas 9-3: Panama America

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-17: Ruben Gotay Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Tyler Herron Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Efren Navarro Singles & Walks Twice



Venezuelan League Playoffs:

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2 in the wild card game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) did not play due to restrictions placed on from St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-1)

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

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) has not yet officially retired: El Caribe

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (4-7) visits Licey (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3  at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Rivas won the series three games to one over Boer and will face Chinandega in the championship.

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-18)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-2) visits Monteria (2-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Sydney 9-4
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-7) visits Canberra (16-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-18) visits Brisbane (13-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tanner Roark (Washington) will pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Colombia will play against Tampa Bay and Minnesota, during spring training, in preparation for WBC: El Heraldo

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-16: Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Edgard Montiel Doubles, Homers, & Knocks In Three Runs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (8).  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 10-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-19)(g/f:2-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:0-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Offiical Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in three double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (27-28) visits Aragua (25-28) @ 3:00 PM VET
Margarita (27-28) visits Caracas (22-31) @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (31-25) visits Caribes (29-27) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (33-23) visits Magallanes (25-29) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) played in four games going 7-for-15 (.467) with one double, two home runs, five RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .556 OBP, .933 SLG, and 1.489 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) played in 22 games going 16-for-50 (.320) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, .382 OBP, .480 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 11 games going 10-for-32 (.313) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 14 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, one sacrifice, one strikeout, .476 OBP, .438 SLG, and .914 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) played in 19 games going 21-for-71 (.296) with nine double, one home run, 11 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .342 OBP, .465 SLG, and .807 OPS.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with three doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 24 total bases, 12 runs, two walks, 11 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .324 SLG, and .657 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, one walk, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.
Carlos Torres (Peoria-Margarita) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout, .000 OBP, .000 SLG, and .000 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.20 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out over five innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.13 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.32 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and two saves.  He allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck 12 out over 13.2 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made 11 appearances (five starts) posting a 3-2 record, 2.38 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He allowed 21 hits, ten runs (nine earned), two home runs, ten walks, and struck 24 out over 34 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) made 18 relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) made ten appearances (two starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), eight walks, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out over two innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (31-27) visits Jalisco (24-33) @ 1:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (24-34) visits Mexicali (32-26) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (32-26) visits Obregon (28-29) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (29-29) visits Navojoa (31-27) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and threw out one base runner.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Escogido beat Estrellas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) was honored by the City Council of Santiago: El Caribe

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (25-20) visits Estrellas (22-23) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (24-21) visits Cibaenas (23-22) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (20-25) visits Escogido (21-24) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (ir-s:3-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and moved to left, batting sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-2)

Aguadilla beat Carolina 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (15-16) visits Aguadilla (8-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (21-10) visits Santurce (22-10) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

Chinandega beat Boer 14-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (21-16) visits Boer (18-18) @ 10:00 AM
Rivas (19-18) visits Granada (15-21) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:81-47)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 8-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cartagena (12-14) visits Barranquilla (14-13) @ 4:00 PM
Monteria (13-16) visits Sincelejo (16-12) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Melbourne beat Sydney 5-0

Next Up: 2016 All-Star Game On Friday

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Ronny Cedeno Collects One Single, Two Doubles, & Scores Two Runs; Jose Martinez Awarded Gold Glove



Venezuelan League Championship

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-12)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edward Mujica (former St. Louis) helped recruit Pablo Sandoval (Boston) and expressed his desire to pitch for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) was awarded the gold glove at second base: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Caribes (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one caught stealing.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one intentional walk.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs,hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-6)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game
Santurce wins the championship over Mayaguez four games to two


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) will join Cibao in Puerto Rico: LIDOM Official Site


Texas Winter League (February 3, 2015)

Notes:
Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis-Puebla Scout) will serve as a hitting instructor: TWL Official Site


Triple-A Mexican League

Notes:
Puebla has signed Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent-Cibaenas) for the 2015 season: Lider

Quintana Roo signed Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) for the 2015 season, passing up returning with Coamo in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: El Nuevo Dia


Korean Baseball Organization

Notes:
Byung-Ho Park (Nexen) has signed an agent to explore the possibilities of the MLB market: Yonhap News Agency


World Port Tournament

Notes:
Team USA will not participate due to a heavy summer scheduled and Japan will replace: Mister Baseball


Colombian League

Notes:
Chicago-N is interested in catcher Juan Camilo Zabala: El Meridiano

Friday, January 2, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-15: Dennys Reyes Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Amaury Cazana Tied For Lead In Hits, Tied For Second In Doubles, & Tied For Fourth In RBIs In Veracruz League; Miguel Socolovich Activated In Venezuelan League



Venezuelan League Playoffs

Notes:
Jorge De Leon (Oakland free agent-Escogido) has signed to pitch for Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Barry Enright (Los Angeles free agent-Hermosillo) and Jonathan Arias (Monterrey-Obregon) have signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Joe Dunigan (New Jersey-San Juan) has signed on to play for La Guaira: Lider

Caracas activated Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing): El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caracas (29-34) visits La Guaira (29-34) @ 2:00 PM VST
Caracas/La Guaira winner @ Lara (29-34) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
What does the duo of Manny Ramirez (Chicago-N) and Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) mean to Cibaenas: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (1-3) visits Cibaenas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Yurendell de Caster (Winnipeg free agent) is closing in on his second career triple crown: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Rivas (25-17) visits San Fernando (15-28) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (21-21) visits Chinandega (24-19) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Perth (16-17) visits Brisbane (18-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Sydney (16-17) visits Adelaide (22-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Canberra (17-17) visits Melbourne (11-23) @ 5:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) broke records and was dominant offensively while Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) was almost perfect from the mound: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Carolina (19-20) visits Caguas (25-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Santurce (19-19) visits Mayaguez (22-16) @ 7:30 PM AST - Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) is scheduled to start


Colombian League

Friday's Games:
Monteria (17-20) visits Barranquilla (22-15)
Cartagena (19-17) visits Sincelejo (15-21)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in 27 games going 36-for-109 (.330) with ten doubles, three home runs, 24 RBIs, 19 runs, 15 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, .422 OBA, .505 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in seven games going 8-for-26 (.308) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, five runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .438 OBA, .462 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 24 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with two doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 14 runs, ten walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, 13 strikeouts, .317 OBA, .300 SLG, and .617 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made five starts posting a 2-3 record, 6.08 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 31 hits, 22 runs (16 earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 23.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Acayucan (14-12) visits Paso de Ovejas (12-14-1)
La Cuenca (17-10) visits Santa Rosa (14-11)
Coatza (6-17-3) visits San Andres (13-12-1)
Chiapas (15-10-1) visits Xalapa (11-16)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Metro (5-8) visits Cocle (11-3) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (7-6) visits Herrera (4-10) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) would still like to play in the MLB but doesn't feel he his physically ready to compete yet.  He would also like to win a NPB championship first: Yakyubaka