Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-13

Caribbean Series

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Escogido beat Magallanes 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and one passed ball.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one walk.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Caguas 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido players are not happy will their pay: MLB Official Site

Margarita (LVBP) will host the 2014 Caribbean Series: LVBP Official Site

Cuba has confirmed they will play in the 2014 Caribbean Series: Lider

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) was discouraged to be stuck on the bench with Licey this past season: Listin Diario

Thursday's Championship Game:
Obregon (3-3) visits Escogido (5-1) @ 9:00 PM ET

Latin American Series

There has been some interest in inviting South Korea and the Triple-A Mexican League kept tabs on the series: La Prensa

Australian League Championship

Friday's Game:
Perth (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0) @ 7:00 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has joined the Netherlands team in Arizona for training: Mister Baseball

Japan League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) is set to join Chunichi in the next day: Yakyubaka

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) threw an 86-pitch bullpen for Yokohoma: Yakyubaka

Triple-A Mexican League

Victor Moreno (Monclova-Aragua) will return to pitch for Monclova: Aragua Official Site

Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) was not included on the spring roster: La Prensa

Former Cardinals

Cleveland signed Rich Hill (former Memphis) to a minors deal: MLB Twitter

St. Louis released Junior Agustin (former DSL) , Eduardo Celestino (former DSL), Juan Fresa (former DSL), Alejandro Mejia (former DSL), and Jose Pena (former DSL).

Minnesota signed Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis): Puckett's Pond

Grand Prairie (American Association) sent Brad Furnish (former Springfield) to Kansas City: Kansas City Official Site

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Arizona Fall League

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:59-33)(g/f:1-0)

Surprise beat Phoenix 7-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (3-5) visits Mesa (3-5) @ 12:35 PM MT
Surprise (5-3) visits Phoenix (2-5) @ 12:35 PM MT
Peoria (5-3) visits Salt River (5-2) @ 6:35 PM MT

Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Caracas beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeou,t and assisted in one double play.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:1-4)

Aragua beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Michael Cisco (Philadelphia) will join La Guaira: Lider

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) is expected to join the Caribes pitching staff in a couple weeks: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Lara (3-3) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (2-3) visits Caracas (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-5) visits Margarita (5-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (2-3) visits Zulai (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two walks.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City- Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, one run, and one caught stealing.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-3

Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:4-1)

Margarita beat Seattle 2-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Tiburones 8-1

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (3-2) visits Tiburones (1-4) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (3-3) visits Detroit (1-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (3-2) visits La Guaira (5-1) @ 10:00 AM VST
Lara (3-3) visits Aragua (5-1) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (3-1) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (0-5) visits Margarita (1-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (4-0) visits Caimanes (5-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (1-5) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 2-1 in game two of doubleheader

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with three runs, two walks,one sacrifice, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-)3 for a doubleheader
Navojoa (0-4) visits Culiacan (4-0)
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mochis (1-3)
Mexicali (3-1) visits Obregon (2-2)

Dominican League

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Estellas beat Licey 9-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Diego signed right-handed pitcher Geudy Gomez: DPL Official Site

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) talks about playing this winter: Licey Official Site

Andrew Brown (former St. Louis) joined Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Jose Constanza (Atlanta) is expected to join Azucareros next week: Azucareros Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (0-1) visits Cibao (0-1)

Nicaraguan League

Chinandega beat Leon 6-4 in 12 innings: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granda beat Boer 5-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Other Leagues:
Australian League - November 1, 2012
Puerto Rican League - November 8, 2012
Colombian League - November 16, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-12

Caribbean Series

Friday's Results:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing- Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:83-54)(g/f:10-2)
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:8-3)

Obregon beat Mayaguez 2-0

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one double, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Aragua 5-2


Saturday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:31-18)(ir-s:3-2)

Iker Franco (former Sprignfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Obregon beat Aragua 4-2

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI and was caught stealing/picked off.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:98-60)(g/f:9-6)

Escogido beat Mayaguez 6-1


Sunday's Results:

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

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  Scored as a pinch runner.

Aragua beat Mayaguez 7-0

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Obregon 2-0


Monday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:37-20)(g/f:6-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Obregon 4-3

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one triple and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Escogido 7-0


Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, assisted in one double play, and allowed two stolen bases.

Aragua beat Obregon 6-2

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one ground into double play, assisted in one double play, one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Danilo Snachez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Mayaguez beat Escogido 3-1


Notes:
The Caribbean Series will be held in Hermosillo, Mexico in 2013: LMP Official Site

A showcase was held in the Dominican featuring 25 Latin prospects: Lider

Dominican Prospect League All-Star weekend recap: DPL Official Site

The Cardinals signed Joey Cora (Caguas) to a minor league deal: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) left series with a sprained pinkie: Primera Hora

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon), Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido), and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) were named to the All-Caribbean Team: LMP Official Site

Lara, Zulia, Margarita, and Caribes are the venues up for hosting the 2014 Caribbean Series: Lider

Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis-Aguilas/Licey) and Neifi Perez (Aguilas/Licey) were inducted in the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame Onj Sunday: Aguilas Official Site


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Championship

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two double, two RBIs, and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Tuxtlas 10-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Ivan Bellaztin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple and one sacrifice.

Tuxtlas beat Xalapa 10-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB signing-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Xalapa beat Tuxtlus 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Ivan  Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Tuxtlus beat Xalapa 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlus) is one of the players that will head to Colombia to face Sincelejo in a battle of the two championship teams: LIV Official Site


Japan League

Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Softbank) arrived in Japan on Wednesday: Yakyubaka

Brad Penny (former St. Louis) signed a one-year deal with Softbank: Japan Ball

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Chunichi) threw 80 pitches in latest session: Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is being penciled in as number three starter: Yakyubaka

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) is expected to travel with team but not play in February 11th game: Yakyubaka

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Softbank) tossed at 60-70%: Yakyubaka

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis) passed tryout and was signed to one-year deal: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

Brian Tallet (former St. Louis) signed minor league deal with the Pirates.

Jared Springer signed minor league deal with the Cardinals.

Cardinals released Victor Encarnacion (former Batavia).

Dodgers signed Jamey Wright (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Nationals signed Rick Ankiel (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Padres signed Jeff Suppan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Yankees signed Russell Branyan (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-12

Caribbean Series

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs and one stolen base.

Mayaguez beat Aragua 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Obregon 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was added to the Escogido roster: Azucareros Official Site

Mayaguez had some issues with their flight: Lider

Escogido turned down Miguel Tejada's (Aguilas) services: Primera Hora

Cubs signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion: El Nuevo Herald

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-0) visits Obregon (0-1) @ 2:00 PM ET
Escogido (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 6:00 PM ET


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Championship

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and moved to right field, batting sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Tuxtlas beat Xalapa 7-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-2

Wednesday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 14-1

Friday's Game:
Monteria (3-4) visits Sincelejo (4-3): Pregame


Arizona Winter League

The league held a draft to select players for the ten teams: AWL Official Site

Friday's Games:
San Luis visits San Diego
Long Beach visits Calexico
Team Canada visits Blythe
Somerton visits Yuma
Arizona visits Saskatchewan


Dominican Prospect League

The league announced it's All-Star teams: DPL Official Site

The Tigers signed right-handed Ignacio Valdez: DPL Official Site


Japan League

Former Cardinals In Spring Camps:
Brian Barden (former St. Louis) - Hiroshima
Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) - Softbank
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) - Rakuten
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) - Orix
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) - Softbank
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis) - Chunichi
Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) - Hiroshima

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Chunichi) threw his first bullpen session: Yakyubaka

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) talked about his batting practice: Yakyubaka

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 1-11-12

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 1-6-11

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)

Guasave beat Obregon 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Elmer Dessens (Hermosillo) announced his retirement from baseball: Hermosillo Official Site

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (g/f:3-2)

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.

La Guaira beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (Pirates) will miss another week due to an elbow injury: Lider

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-2) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-3) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-2)
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and strukck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibao beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Manny Ramirez (Aguilas) will showcase for teams later this month: Listin Diario

Neifi Perez and Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis) were elected to the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Dominican League Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) missed a game due to the flu, Shane Youman (Aguilas) was signed by a KBO team, and Hiram Bocachica (Carolina/Puerto Rico-Licey/Dominican) was selected by Ponce in the Puerto Rican League playoff draft: Cibao Official Site

Luis Dorante (Magallanes bench coach/Venezuelan League) turned down the Licey manager vacancy: Cibao Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Escogido (6-1) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (2-6) visits Aguilas (3-4) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Leon 4-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Chinandega 3-0: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (29-17) visits Granada (25-22)
Chinandega (21-24) visits Leon (17-29)


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
The league held their playoff draft on Thursday: Primera Hora

No games scheduled for Thursday or Friday


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

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


Japan League

Orix released Wilson Matos (former MiLB signing): Yakyubaka


Other Items

Red Sox signed Rich Hill (former Memphis), Cubs signed Edgar Gonzalez (former Springfield) and Joe Mather (former St. Louis), Reds signed Brian Esposito (former St. Louis), Brewers signed Cesar Iztuirs (former St. Louis), and Mariners signed Josh Kinney (former St. Louis): Baseball America

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-11

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), and two walks. (p-s:29-14)(g/f:1-1)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 8-7 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-0).

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Aragua beat La Guaira 13-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Rangers would not give permission to allow Elvis Andrus to play with Magallanes in the tournament: Lider

Tuesday's Game:
Magallanes (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0)


Dominican League Round Robin

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and two strikeouts.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Escogido beat Aguilas 8-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one run and assisted in one double play.

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

Cibao beat Licey 9-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (3-2) visits Cibao (1-3) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (1-4) visits Escogido (4-0) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (27-17) visits Chinandega (21-22)
Granada (22-22) visits Leon (17-26)


Puerto Rican League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Patillas shipped Juan Acevedo (former St. Louis) to Fajardo after he asked for three times his salary in the previous Double-A season: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Ponce (21-19) visits Caguas (22-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (17-23) visits Mayaguez (20-20) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Zachary Varce (Yankees), Richard Zagone (Orioles), Kenny Moreland (Orioles), and Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Venezuelan League) are among the group of new names added to the Cartagena roster: El Heraldo

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (13-11) visits Monteria (11-10) for a doubleheader
Cartagena (9-16) visits Sincelejo (14-10)


Japan League

Rakuten re-signed Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) and Luis Garcia (former New Haven): Yakyubaka

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) has decided to return for another year with Softbank: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-11

Mexican Pacific League

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Notes:
Brad Snyder (Cubs) has signed on to play with Guasave: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (19-11) visits Mochis (11-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-20) visits Hermosillo (17-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexcali (14-16) visits Guasave (20-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (12-18) visits Obregon (17-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan League

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

Lara beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Melvin Mora (Magallanes) may announce his retirement in the next couple days: Lider

Rocks were thrown at the Zulia team bus and broke windows: Lider

Softbank (Japan League) is showing interest in Renyel Pinto (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (29-30) visits Caracas (28-32) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (36-25) visits Margarita (23-37) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (32-27) visits Magallanes (31-30) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and moved to third base, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Licey 9-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:3-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Aguilas beat Cibao 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year were handed out by the Dominican League: Listin Diario

The Diamondbacks signed Alexander Carreros (Aguilas): Baseball America

The Athletics are interested in Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler: SF Gate

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


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) continues his blog updates at MLB Reports with My Offseason, Part One


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Granada 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Leon beat Chinandega 11-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (26-15) visits Granada (20-21)
Leon (16-24) visits Chinandega (19-21)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Caguas beat Ponce 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 9-1

Notes:
A total of 17 fines and penalties have been imposed on players in the league: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (17-20) visits Caguas (22-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-20) visits Ponce (18-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 7-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-5 in game one of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-3 with one triple, one home run, five RBIs, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-3 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 4-3

Notes:
Tuesday's contest between Barranquilla and Monteria was postponed due to damage to the electrical towers: El Heraldo

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) discusses his Christmas week at The Cardinal Nation.

Wednesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-8) visits Monteria
Barranquilla visits Cartagena


Japan League

Wladimir Balentien (Magallanes-LVBP) has decided to return for another year with Yakult: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-11

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings. He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out. (p-s:77-50)(g/f:9-1)

Guasave beat Mochis 3-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Kevin Howard (former Memphis-Mazatlan) started at third base and batted second. 1-for-4 with one run, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Obregon beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (10-5) visits Guasave (10-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (7-8) visits Hermosillo (8-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-6) visits Mochis (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-12) visits Mexicali (7-8) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth. 1-for-4 and one outfield assist.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Adron Chambers (Memphis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Aragua (26-21) visits Lara (21-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (20-27) visits Zulia (25-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (24-23) visits Caribes (24-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (19-29) visits La Guaira (29-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth. 1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Margarita beat Tiburones 7-3

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted third. 0-for-4 at the plate.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Aragua) started at first base and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caracas 5-4

No Games Scheduled For December 9-11


Dominican League

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:5-3)
Azucareros beat Estrellas 9-2
Listin Diario Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Cibao 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, assisted in two double plays, and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Licey 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed a deal with the Tigers: Escogido Official Site

Ubaldo Jimenez (Indians) is expected to make his return debut with Licey on December 20th: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (26-15) visits Azucareros (22-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (17-24) visits Escogido (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (22-19) visits Cibao (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Chinandega 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Leon (11-16) visits Boer (16-12)
Granada (14-14) visits Chinandega (14-13)


Puerto Rican League

No Games Scheduled Thursday

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Agustin Montero, Kyle Smit (Cubs), Jonathan Huber (Dodgers), and Ben Grezlovski and released Charlie Leesman (White Sox), Ethan Martin (Dodgers), and Jeremy Farrell (Pirates): Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Caguas (16-9) visits Carolina (10-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (11-14) visits Ponce (12-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) has signed on to play for Cartagena: Team Renteria

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (5-3) visits Cartagena (4-6)
Monteria (2-4) visits Sincelejo (5-3)

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