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

Dennys Reyes - Tomateros de Culiacan

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-14: Amaury Cazana Leads Veracuz League In Hits; Evan MacLane Named Game One Starter; Iker Franco & Luis Garcia Injury Updates

Iker Franco - Yaquis de Obregon

Venezuelan League

Friday's Games:
Margarita (22-36) visits Aragua (32-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-5)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) said in an interview that with his latest surgery he will be able to play another five-six years: YaquiSoy Twitter

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) will have surgery on his knee and miss the remainder of the winter season: No Pasanada

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (16-13) visits Navojoa (12-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (14-15) visits Mazatlan (13-16) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named starter for game one in the postseason: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
San Fernando (13-25) visits Boer (20-17) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (21-17) visits Rivas (21-16) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (19-9) visits Canberra (15-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (16-13) visits Sydney (12-17)  6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (10-18) visits Perth (13-15) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Friday's Games:
Caguas (22-12) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (11-24) visits Mayaguez (20-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) handed out presents to kids on Christmas and took some questions on baseball and his life in retirement: El Heraldo

Friday's Games:
Monteria (12-20) visits Sincelejo (15-16)
Barranquilla (19-13) visits Cartagena (17-14)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso-de Ovejas) has played in 21 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with nine doubles, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 18 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 13 strikeouts, .441 OBA, .558 SLG, and .999 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, ten runs, eight walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, ten strikeouts, .349 OBA, .351 SLG, and .700 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one run, two walks, .400 OBA, and .400 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made ten 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 four starts posting a 1-3 record, 7.85 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 18.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
La Cuenca (13-8) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
San Andres (9-10-1) visits Xalapa (9-12)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Coatza (6-12-3)
Santa Rosa (10-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-10-1)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Urraca (3-5) visits Metro (4-4) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (7-2) visits Herrera (3-6) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Eight teams, led by Matanzas (31-14), will mving on to the second round of the tournament: El Nuevo Heraldo

There is question on whether Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Chiba Lotte) will be able to play in the league until the end of the season because the season runs until April and the NPB begins spring training: Cafe Fuerte

Yokohama is nearing a deal with Yulieski Gourriel (Yokohama free agent): Yakyubaka


Nippon Professional League

Chihiro Kaneko's (Orix) four-year contract does not include a promise to post for the MLB and Chunichi, Yokohama, Hanshin, and Rakuten did offer that chance: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-25-14: Amaury Cazana Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Anthony Garcia Leads Puerto Rico In Home Runs, RBIs, Total Bases, SLG, & OPS; Ivan Maldonado Leads Puerto Rico In ERA & WHIP

Justin Wright - Criollos de Caguas

Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 59 games going 52-for-221 (.235) with ten doubles, on triple, three home runs, 21 RBIs, 73 total bases, 23 runs, 21 walks, five stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .315 OBP, .330 SLG, and .645 OPS.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has played in 16 games going 10-for-51 (.196) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, .397 OBP, .314 SLG, and .711 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 0.68 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, one hold, and 16 saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck 23 out over 26.1 innings.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 12 holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck 14 out over 15.1 innings.

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one hold, and one save. He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, on walk, and struck five out over seven innings.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.74 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, ten walks, hit six batters, and struck 23 out over 23 innings.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 4-3 record, 3.08 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 52 hits, 22 runs (18 earned), four home runs, 19 walks, hit one batter, and struck 29 out over 52.2 innings.

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.98 ERA, and 1.40 WHIP.  He's allowed 43 hits, 22 runs (19 earned), six home runs, 17 walks, hit one batter, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 4.07 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 24.1 innings.

Thursday's Games:

Hermosillo (14-15) visits Culiacan (18-11) @ 7:30 PM MST

Jalisco (19-10) visits Obregon (10-19) @ 7:30 PM MST

Mexicali (16-12) visits Navojoa (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MST

Mochis (13-15) visits Mazatlan (13-15) @ 8:00 PM MST

Australian Baseball League

Notes:

Brisbane was awarded a forfeit win from December 19th game against Canberra due to not enough import layers in the lineup: Brisbane Official Site

Friday's Game:

Brisbane (15-13) visits Sydney (12-16) @ 6:00 PM AET

Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 35 games going 41-for-124 (.331) with nine doubles, one triple, ten home runs, 33 RBIs, 82 total bases, 23 runs, 19 walks, one stolen base, 24 strikeouts, .429 OBP, .661 SLG, and 1.090 OPS.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 24 games going 22-for-85 (.259) with five doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, six runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .315 OBP, .353 SLG, and .668 OPS.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 33 games going 29-for-114 (.254) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 48 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, 18 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .287 OBP, .421 SLG, and .708 OPS.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 34 games going 29-for-115 (.252) with seven doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 48 total bases, 16 runs, 20 walks, two stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, .381 OBP, .417 SLG, and .799 OPS.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 26 games going 23-for-95 (.242) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 34 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, 26 strikeouts, .321 OBP, .358 SLG, and .679 OPS.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 30 games going 13-for-89 (.146) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 19 total bases, seven runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 33 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .287 OBP, .213 SLG, and .501 OPS.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made seven appearance (six starts) posting a 4-1 record, 0.23 ERA, and 0.78 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, six runs (one earned), six walks, hit three batters, and struck 18 out over 40 innings.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.62 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, one hold, and five saves.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, hit three batters, and struck 14 out over 16.2 innings.

Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, six runs (four earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 15.1 innings.

Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed seven hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 10.1 innings.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 11 out over 8.2 innings.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made ten starts posting a 2-4 record, 4.58 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed 60 hits, 30 runs (28 earned), three home runs, ten walks, hit one batter, and struck 30 out over 55 innings.

Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over ten innings.

Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.30 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed nine hits, seven earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck ten out over ten innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday

Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 13-for-62 (.210) with five doubles, five RBIs, six runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, one sacrifice, 18 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .265 OBP, and .290 SLG.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Paso de Ovejas 6-3

LIV Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.

La Cuenca beat Coatza 3-1

LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) has played in eight games going 8-for-30 (.267) with three doubles, one RBI, four runs, two walks, .312 OBP, .367 SLG, and .679 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) has played in nine games going 6-for-29 (.207) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, four runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .258 OBP, .345 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) has played in eight games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one double, one RBI, four runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .273 OBP, .250 SLG, and .523 OPS.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Pinar del Rio will represent Cuba: Lider

Asian professional teams sent a list of 24 players they would like to sign out of Cuba, which could include Lazaro Alfonso and Vladimir Gutierrez: Cuban Play


Japan & Korea

Toronto has offered a major league deal to Takashi Toritani: Yakyubaka

Chiba Lotte picked up Rhee Dae-eun (Chicago-N) and Chen Kuan-yu (Yokohama): Japan Times

Nexen signed Park Byung-Ho to $700M deal: Korea Joongang Daily

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-14: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Mateo Hits A Solo Home Run; Ivan Bellazetin Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Knocks In One Run

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two grounded into double plays and assisted in two double plays.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Les Walrond (former Memphis-Boston scout) visited with old La Guaira teammmates: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) threw from the mound for the first time since surgery: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Margarita (15-29) visits Zulia (28-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (22-25) visits Caracas (20-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-22) visits Caribes (30-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (18-26) visits Aragua (24-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Games:
Caimanes visits Margarita @ 9:00 AM VST
Zulia visits Caribes @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes visits Aragua @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle visits Cardenales @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit visits Navegantes @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:76-47)(g/f:3-3)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Jalisco (7-5) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (5-7) visits Culiacan (5-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (5-7) visits Hermosillo (7-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 36 games going 43-for-147 (.293) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 60 total bases, 26 runs, 13 walks, eight walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .352 OBP, .408 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) has played in 28 games going 27-for-105 (.257) with eight doubles, five home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .476 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 20 games going 15-for-63 (.238) with two doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .262 OBP, .270 SLG, and .531 OPS.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over five innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.51 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), four home runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made eight starts posting a 2-1 record, 3.52 ERA, and 0.99 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 18 runs (15 earned), two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 38.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (three earned), and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 5.88 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 42 hits, 23 runs (22 earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 33.2 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, four walks, and struck eight out over six innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 40.50 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Notes:
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis) and Blake Lalli (Arizona) have signed on to play for Estrellas: LIDOM Official Site

Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) is expected to debut on Sunday, Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis) on Tuesday, and Wandy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh free agent) and J.C. Oviedo (Tampa Bay free agent) are working out in Parallel League: Cibaenas Official Site

Lew Ford (Long Island) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (22-14) visits Cibaenas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (11-25) visits Cibao (20-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (18-18) visits Licey (15-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 2-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer visits San Fernando @ 6:00 PM
Rivas visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Perth (8-10) visits Melbourne (6-12) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (8-10) visits Adelaide (11-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one outfield assist.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 17-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (10-13) visits Caguas (17-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (7-15) visits Mayaguez (14-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Oveja) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Paso de Oveja beat Coatza 8-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 5-2

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)

Xalapa beat La Cuenca 6-4 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas visits Acayucan
Santa Rosa visits La Cuenca
San Andres visits Coatza
Xalapa visits Chiapas


Japan & Korea

Hiroshima finalized 2015 deals with Deunte Heath and Rainel Rosario (former Springfield): Yakyubaka

Seung-Hwan Oh (Hanshin) may be more interested in returning the Samsung in the KBO rather than come to MLB: Yakyubaka

Bae Young-Soo has left Samsung, after spending his entire 15-year career with, and signed with Hanwha: Korea Joongang Daily

Shane Youman (Lotte) and Mitch Talbot (Long Island) have signed with Hanwha: Yonhap News Agency

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 1-18-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Game:
Guasave (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Monday's Results:

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout) started at second base and moved to right field, batting second.  2-for-5 with three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Huatusco 10-1


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-2

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:3-2)

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and three walks.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2). (ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes has moved Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) into the starting rotation: Lider

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) has been dealing with back problems: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (7-6) visits La Guaira (7-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-5) visits Zulia (1-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Licey) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:0-2)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Blue Jays signed 16-year old shortstop Ronniel Demorizi: DPL Official Site

Licey released Amaury Cazana (Memphis): Licey Official Site

Dayan Viciedo (White Sox-Licey) has given advice to Yoennis Cespedes (Aguilas) and Jorge Soler, Gerardo Concepcion has been ruled a free agent: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Game:
Aguilas (8-9) visits Cibao (7-10) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Chinandega beat Granada 6-5, Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) doubled in a run: LNBP Official Site Post Game and El Nuevo Diario

Notes:
Marvin Benard will join the Nicaragua team as a couch for the World Baseball Classic: La Prensa

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (2-2) visits Granada (2-2)


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) is forced to miss the rest of the tournament due to a knee injury: Primera Hora

Danny Gonzalez (Azuero/Panama League) has joined Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Game:
Caguas (1-2) visits Mayaguez (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) posted week 8 of his stay in Colombia: The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

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

Obregon beat Mexicali 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Saturday's Results:

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

Cuidad Mendoza beat Los Tuxtlas 7-4

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

Xalapa beat Boca Del Rio 5-0


Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

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

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin

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

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

Aguilas beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

Escogido beat Cibao 8-2
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Boer beat El Salvador 9-3: El Nuevo Diario

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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

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


Spring Training

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Games:
Guasave visits Culiacan @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon visits Mexicali @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-2)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits and four earned runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-2

Notes:
Luis Jimenez (Mariners-Lara) was named MVP, Yohan Pino (Blue Jays-Aragua) Pitcher of the Year, and Jon Hunton (Grand Prairie/American Association-Caribes) Reliever of the Year: Lider

Softbank announced the signing of Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes): Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (4-3) visits Zulia (0-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-3) visits Magallanes (3-4) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-3 with one RBI, three runs, one walk, and one sac fly.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs. (ir-s:3-3)

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Cibao beat Aguilas 10-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs. (g/f:3-1)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Rainel Rosario (Palm Beach-Escogido) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Escogido 14-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Esocgido) was named Player of the Week: Escogido Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (4-7) visits Escogido (8-4) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (6-6) visits Cibao (5-6) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Chinandega beat Leon 12-4: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Boer 7-4: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (32-18) visits Granada (28-23)
Chinandega (22-28) visits Leon (19-32)


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one throwing error.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Ponce (1-2) visits Mayaguez (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double and two runs.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-3 with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, three runs, and two walks.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Cartagana beat Barranquilla 9-7
El Heraldo Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-11

Arizona Fall League

Matt Adams (Springfield-Peoria) sat down for an interview with MiLB.com and talked about why he missed the end of the AFL: MiLB Official Site

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 9-4

LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, six earned runs, two home runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:91-60)(g/f:11-1)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 7-1

LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 and threw out one runner.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1). (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-1)

Obregon beat Guasave 9-8

LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Culiacan (3-0) visits Navojoa (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MST

Mexicali (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST

Obregon (3-0) visits Guasave (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MST

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-1)

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:(1-1)

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 3-2

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 3-1

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Lastings Milledge may not return to play with Aragua: Lider

Softbank (NPB) is expected to announce a deal with Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes): Japan Ball

Thursday's Games:

La Guiara (1-1) visits Aragua (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST

Zulia (0-2) visits Caribes (3-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Dominican League Round Robin

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the second and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:4-4)

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

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

Licey beat Escogido 3-0

Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:

C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Ubaldo Jimenez (Indians) looks like he will not be pitching for Licey due to the flu virus: Licey Official Site

Miguel Perez (Pirates) has signed on to play with Cibao after spending the winter with Aragua in the LVBP: Aragua Official Site

Thursday's Games:

Aguilas (3-3) visits Escogido (5-1) @ 7:35 PM AST

Licey (2-5) visits Cibao (2-3) @ 7:35 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Chinandega 8-2, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and earned his fifth win: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Granada beat Leon 9-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

The Pirates are expected to be one team that will scout Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) in his next start: La Prensa

Thursday's Games:

Boer (28-17) visits Leon (17-28)

Chinandega (21-23) visits Granada (24-22)

Puerto Rican League

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:2-1)

Carolina beat Caguas 3-0

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 11-8 in game one of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 6-3 in game two of doubleheader

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 1-0 

Wednesday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Barranquilla 7-3

El Heraldo Post Game

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 14-10

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Japan League

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) is expected to be in the running for a spot in the Rakuten rotation: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin

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

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

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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

Notes:
Licey fired manager Rafael Landestoy: Listin Diario

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League

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

Caguas beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

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

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0

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

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


Colombian League

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

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