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Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Lara beat Zulia 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/s:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent) plans to rejoin Magallanes in a couple weeks: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (24-10) visits Lara (15-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (11-24) visits Caracas (17-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (12-22) visits Magallanes (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (19-14) visits Caribes (25-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-2

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, one RBI, and three runs.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out.

Margarita beat Aragua 8-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 9-2

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Philadelphia beat Navegantes 9-3

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (22-8) visits Zulia (10-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (14-16) visits Caribes (9-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Lara (21-11) visits Aragua (19-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (15-15) visits Seattle (18-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (20-11) visits Philadelphia (14-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (17-12) visits Magallanes (18-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (9-20) visits Cardenales (17-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (5-25) visits Boston (11-19) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:87-57)(g/f:8-7)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 6-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 7-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Obregon claimed the first half of the season, finishing a half game ahead of Jalisco: LMP Official Site

Tim Fedroff (Cleveland) has signed on to play for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Greg Golson (Lancaster) has signed on to play for Mochis: Mochis Official Site

Friday's Games:
Obregon (21-13) visits Mochis (19-16) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (19-16) visits Mazatlan (16-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (21-14) visits Mexicali (19-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:8-3)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chunichi will not bring Daniel Cabrera (Escogido) back in 2015: Yakyubaka

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (15-11) visits Escogido (9-17) 7:30 PM AST
Licey (10-16) visits Estrellas (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (15-11) visits Cibao (13-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 6-5
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (8-6) visits Melbourne (3-7) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (4-6) visits Perth (5-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST
Brisbane (8-6) visits Adelaide (6-4) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 8-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Luis  Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-4 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (8-7) visits San Juan (4-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-6) visits Carolina (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach Cartagena) has gone 5-for-24 (.208) with four doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .240 OBP, and .375 SLG.
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 3-for-21 (.143) with four RBIs, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, and .143 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has pitched five games allowing three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck eight out.  He has a 0.00 ERA and one save.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has pitched 3.1 innings allowing four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  He has a 5.40 ERA.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) has pitched 3.2 innings allowing two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two.  He has a 7.36 ERA.

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (6-3) visits Cartagena (4-5)
Barranquilla (6-4) visits Monteria (3-7)


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Notes:
Fans were not happy with how the MLB players left the dugouts when they were done: Rocket News


Central American & Caribbean Games

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started att third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Cuba beat Dominican Republic 6-3

Friday's Games:
Mexico (2-2) visits Venezuela (3-1)
Dominican Republic (2-2) visits Puerto Rico (2-2)
Cuba (4-0) visits Nicaragua (3-1)


California Winter League (January 19, 2015)

Notes:
The league signed a two-year agreement with the independent Frontier League for developing it's players during the offseason: CWL Official Site

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Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) is feeling more comfortable as he shifts from shortstop to second base: Lara Official Site

Caracas will decide today whether Boone Whiting (Memphis) will remain in the rotation: Lider

Caracas hopes to meet with Bobby Abreu (New York-N free agent) on his plans this winter: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (15-15) visits Zulia (23-9) @ 1:00 PM VST
Margarita (10-22) visits Lara (13-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (9-22) visits Caribes (24-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (19-11) visits Caracas (14-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the first and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caimanes 7-5

Dail Villaneuva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks.

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, and two runs.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.

Margarita beat Caribes 9-2

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Caracas beat Zulia 13-0

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (20-7) visits Zulia (9-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (8-18) visits Caribes (8-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (14-12) visits Philadelphia (13-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (20-9) visits Detroit (13-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (16-10) visits Magallanes (17-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (18-9) visits Caimanes (18-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (11-16) visits Cardenales (16-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (4-23) visits Boston (10-17) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one  earned run.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:0-1)

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (11-21) visits Jalisco (18-14) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (18-15) visits Culiacan (18-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (16-16) visits Hermosilllo (13-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (15-16) visits Obregon (19-12) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) has played in three games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with two RBIs, one total bases, one walk, .667 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.667 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 23 games going 27-for-93 (.290) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 37 total bases, 20 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .356 OBP, .398 SLG, and .754 OPS.
Audry Perez (Memphis free agent-Cibaenas) has played in 15 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with two doubles, three RBIs, 15 total bases, three runs, ten strikeouts, .286 OBP, .313 SLG, and .598 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) has played in 23 games going 23-for-87 (.264) with six doubles, five home runs, 16 RBIs, 44 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 27 strikeouts, .363 OBP, .506 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) has played in one game.

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and no runs over 0.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made four starts posting a 3-0 record, 1.38 ERA, and 0.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 23 out over 26 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five starts posting a 0-1 record, 4.24 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 23.1 innings.
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.36 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.94 ERA, 1.94 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, five earned runs, three home runs, three walks, and struck eight out over 5.2 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.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) was named Pitcher of the Week and Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) received consideration: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (13-10) visits Licey (10-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (12-12) visits Azucareros (13-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (9-15) visits Cibaenas (14-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit two batters, committed one throwing error, struck three out, assisted in one double play, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:8-5)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one outfield assist.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 7-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) is recovered from ankle discomfort: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (7-6) visits Santurce (8-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (3-9) visits Caguas (6-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Monteria released Geney Rios (former GCL) due to poor performance: El Meridiano


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Randy Choate (St. Louis-MLB) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:2-0)

MLB beat Samurai 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Travel day on Wednesday


Central American & Caribbean Series

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Nicaragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two intentional walks, and struck two out.

Nicaragua beat Panama 7-5
La Prensa Post Game

Yonathan Sivira (former Qua Cities-Venezuela) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Wilmer Alvarado (former Quad Cities-Venezuela) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and two runs.

Dominican Republic beat Venezuela 12-2

Wednesday's Games:
Cuba (2-0) visits Guatemala (0-2)
Mexico (1-1) visits Puerto Rico (1-1)
Venezuela (1-1) visits Panama (0-2)

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Audry Perez - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Margarita 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one throwing error.

Caracas beat Aragua 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeff Farnsworth (Camden) and Cedric Bowers (Somerset) are set to join Lara: Lara Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (22-34) visits Caracas (28-29) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (25-30) visits Zulia (27-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (31-25) visits Aragua (27-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (28-27) visits Caribes (34-21) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Tuesday's Results:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 10-3

Wednesday's Results:

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks (one intentional), and assisted in two double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:20-9)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) was placed on the inactive list: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (15-8) visits Mochis (13-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-7) visits Guasave (9-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (11-12) visits Mazatlan (6-17) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eight as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Licey 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one intentional walk, and one caught stealing.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Miguel Batitsta (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aguilas (28-18) visits Escogido (29-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-29) visits Cibao (21-26) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (27-20) visits Estrellas (18-29) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, and two runs.

Boer beat Granada 15-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Rivas (20-16) visits Chinandega (16-21) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Perth (16-7) visits Canberra (12-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (8-14) visits Adelaide (9-13) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-11) visits Melbourne (11-11) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) starred in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rodriguez (Cuban free agent-Santurce) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for the winning decision (3-3).  (g/f:11-3)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 1-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits and four earned runs.  (g/f:9-5)
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and two runs.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (7).  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Ponce 5-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) talks about making the adjustment from starter to reliever: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Mayaguez (17-16) visits Santurce (15-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (17-15) visits Caguas (15-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 with one run.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck three out for the losing decision.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 5-0

Notes:
New York-A signed 17-year old pitcher Juan Guillermo Escorcia Torres: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-13: Anthony Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Ronny Gil Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Ruben Gotay Singles & Doubles

Amaury Cazana - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Lara beat Aragua 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the eleventh as a pinch runner and took over second base, batting fifth.  One walk at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:32-22)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-8 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has become an important piece for Lara in the leadoff role: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (18-21) visits La Guaira (18-19) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (17-20) visits Aragua (17-19) in double header beginning @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (15-21) visits Magallanes (22-16) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (17-20) visits Caribes (25-13) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-1) visits Guasave (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (1-1) visits Obregon (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two RBIs.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibao beat Escogido 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:2-3)
Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 3-2

Notes:
Zach Jackson (Kansas City free agent) and Stephen Kohlscheen (Seattle) have signed on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Licey (17-12) visits Aguilas (16-12) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (10-18) visits Escogido (18-11) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Boer beat Rivas 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 2-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 at the plate.

Granada beat Chinandega 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada (9-21) visits Rivas (14-7) @ 11:00 AM CST
Boer (11-8) visits Chinandega (6-13) @ 11:00 AM CST


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:105-64)(g/f:5-5)

Brisbane beat Canberra 7-3
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Brisbane (4-7) visits Adelaide (4-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:9-1)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 5-3

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (3).  (g/f:1-1)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Ponce beat Caguas 10-8

Notes:
The All-Star game between Venezuela and Puerto Rico set for December 3, 2013 was cancelled due to trip arrangements: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (8-10) visits Santurce (5-10) @ 4:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-7) visits Ponce (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one fielding error.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 7-3


Asia Series

There is an investigation into a report that players from Canberra were offered money to throw the semi-final game: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-13: Lee Stoppelman Strikes Out Two over One Scoreless Inning; Leobaldo Pina Singles & Drives In One Run; Breyvic Valera & Luis Mateo Each Collect Two Singles

Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-12)(g/f:1-0)

Scottsdale beat Salt River 7-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Mesa (13-10-1) visits Glendale (10-12-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (15-8-1) visits Peoria (10-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-14) visits Salt River (12-12) @ 7:08 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, one balk, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 and one fielding error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Margarita 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Fitzgerald (San Francisco) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (11-13) visits Caracas (12-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (9-14) visits Magallanes (15-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (8-14) visits Caribes (16-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (8-14) visits Aragua (12-9) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).

Aragua beat Detroit 6-1

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two errors.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-2

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.

Margarita beat Tiburones 3-2

Thursday's Games:
Tiburones (5-11) visits Zulia (9-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (5-12) visits Cardenales (8-9) 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (4-13) visits Tampa Bay(8-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (6-9) visits Magallanes (12-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (7-9) visits Margarita (13-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (9-8) visits Detroit (10-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (7-11) visits Caimanes (8-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (12-6) visits Philadelphia (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (13-9) visits Obregon (8-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (8-13) visits Mazatlan (11-9-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (10-11) visits Mochis (10-11-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-5) visits Mexicali (9-13) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Acayucan beat Coatza 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Acayucan (9-6) visits Veracruz (2-13)
Tuxpan (9-4-1) visits Coatzacoalcos (8-6)
Cordoba (5-9-1) visits Oluta (5-8-1)
Xalapa (7-7-1) visits San Andres (10-2)


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the third and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (ir-s:1-1)

Azucareros beat Aguilas 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escoigdo) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, an struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-3)

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy McBryde (San Diego) has signed on to pitch for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (6-10) visits Aguilas (9-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (7-7) visits Licey (12-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Boer beat Rivas 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one double, two walks, and one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Granada visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Canberra (3-1) visits Sydney (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (2-3) visits Adelaide (1-4) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one sacrifice and one fielding error.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-2 in 10 innings
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (2-2) visits Carolina (2-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (2-2) visits Mayaguez (0-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Cuban League

A preseason look at the the league: Havana Times


Japan League

So Taguchi (former St. Louis) is being considered for a managers position in Ni-gun: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-13

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, struck three out, and assisted in one double play. (p-s:93-55)(g/f:7-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-4)

Lara beat Caracas 5-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia picked up Garrett Mock (Arizona) after Hermosillo was eliminated from the Mexican Pacific League playoffs: Zulia Official Site

St. Louis approached and had discussions with Alex Gonzalez (Milwaukee), but no results: ESPN Deportes

Friday's Games:
Zulia (4-3) visits Caribes (3-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (4-3) visits Magallanes (3-4) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Obregon) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with three walks, one caught stealing, one throwing error, and one outfield assist.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Guasave beat Obregon 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Semifinals scheduled is set: LMP Official Site

Obregon picked up Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) in the semifinal draft: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday

Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Aguilas beat Escogido 12-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk for the blown save (1). (ir-s:2-2)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Azucareros fired manager Carlos Febles and named former Cibao manager Hector De La Cruz his replacement: Azucareros Official Site

St. Louis is looking to relocate their Dominican academy: STL Today

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (8-4) visits Azucareros (6-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (3-9) visits Escogido (7-5) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
Ronald Belisario (Los Angeles) has signed on to pitch for Mayaguez after Margarita was eliminated from the Venezuelan League: Lider

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

Colombian League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, one sac, and one sacrifice.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 5-4

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (22-13) visits Monteria (17-19)
Sincelejo (13-23) visits Cartagena (19-16)

Australian League

Friday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Canberra 6-1 in game one of doubleheader
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Melbourne 2-0
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, five two-out RBIs, and two runs.

Brisbane beat Canberra 6-1 in game two of doubleheader

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (22-13) visits Brisbane (16-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ET
Melbourne (13-23) visits Sydney (20-16) @ 7:30 PM ET
Adelaide (17-18) visits Perth (18-17) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Brandon Phillips (Cincinnati) might play for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Fabio Betto (Italy) has retired but will remain with Unipol Bologna as assistant coach: Mister Baseball

Adrian Beltre (Texas) plans to play for the Dominican Republic: Richard Durrett Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-13

Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

Magallanes beat Lara 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:8-6)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Margarita is planning to make changes within the organization.  The team was happy with results from Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City) and various other younger players.  They plan to renew their contract with Boston and suspended Ronald Belisario (Los Angeles) for walking out on the team at the end of the season.  Margarita Official Site

Tomas Solis (Veracruz) will join Zulia after Mochis was eliminated from Mexican Pacific League postseason play: Zulia Official Site

Caracas added Orber Moreno (former Memphis) to the active roster: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (1-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and allowed one stolen base.
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Obregon) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) 1-for-3 with one strikeout.

San Andres beat Xalapa 8-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one stolen base, and one hit by pitch.
Jamie Romak (Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Aguilas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Estrellas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Guillermo Rodriguez (Puebla) has signed on with Azucareros after Aragua was eliminated from Venezuelan League postseason: Aragua Official Site

Carlos Colmenares (Free Agent) signed on with Estrellas after Aragua was eliminated from Venezuelan League postseason play: Aragua Official Site

Louisville Slugger Tournament will be held at the New York-A facility in the Dominican: DPL Official Site

Houston has been keeping tabs on Manny Ramirez (Aguilas): Aguilas Official Site

Rumors were going around that Raul Mondesi (Retired) was interested in buying Cibao: Listin Diario

Baltimore released one of the top Latin American signings in Elvis Duran: Baseball America

Thursday's Games:
Aguilas (3-2) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (0-5) visits Azucareros (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Carolina 9-0

Notes:
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) may not pitch for Carolina in the playoffs: Primera Hora

Caguas placed Richard Mendoza (former GCL) on the inactive list: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (1-0) visits Carolina (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (1-0) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) single and scored in the second inning.

Leon beat Chinandega 11-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Leon (21-24) visits Chinandega (23-21)
Granada (25-19) visits Boer (20-25)

Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis) has left Barranquilla to begin training for the upcoming major league season: El Heraldo

Thursday's Games:
Monteria (17-13) visits Barranquilla (18-12)
Cartagena (15-15) visits Sincelejo (10-20)

Panama League

Rainel Rosario (Springfield Free Agent-Panama) started in  the outfield and batted ninth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Panama beat Herrera 10-7

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

Australian League

Thursday's Games:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydeny) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Sydney 7-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game (Photo of Klein included)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 6-1
Melbourne Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Perth (17-14) visits Canberra (20-10) @ 7:00 PM ET
Sydney (17-14) visits Adelaide (14-17) @ 7:00 PM CT
Brisbane (14-16) visits Melbourne (10-21) @ 7:35 PM ET

Former Cardinals

Darren Oliver (former St. Louis) would like raise to continue pitching with Toronto: Fox Sports

Lance Berkman (former St. Louis) has been talking to Houston and Texas: Fox Sports

Kansas City signed Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis) to minors deal: Bob Dutton Twitter

Cincinnati has interest in bringing back Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): Mark My Word

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Guasave beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Championship between Obregon and Guasave begins Saturday: LMP Official Site


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out. (g/f:5-2)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 9-8

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:3-4)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-1

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (7-7) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-6) visits Zulia (2-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Aguilas beat Cibao 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cardinals' scout Robert Villanueva was impressed with right-hander Eden Payano at a showcase that also features prospects Deivi Ramirez and Francisco Castro: Listin Diario

Brad Nelson (Rangers) and C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis) headed back home after completing contracts with Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Interest in Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion is increasing: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday's Games:
Licey (9-9) visits Aguilas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Chinandega beat Granada 8-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) entered in the sixth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-4 in game one of double header

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 9-6 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 14-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 12-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Cabrera has decided to retire from baseball: El Heraldo

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

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 1-16-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Saturday's Results:

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

Obregon beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

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

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Friday's Results:

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

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

La Guaira beat Caribes 7-6 in 13 innings

Saturday's Results:

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

Magallanes beat Zulia 11-10

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

Aragua beat Caribes 5-2

Sunday's Results:

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

Aragua beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin

Friday's Results:

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

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

Aguilas beat Escogido 8-4

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

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

Cibao beat Licey 3-2

Saturday's Results:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday's Results:

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

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

Aguilas beat Escogido 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

Saturday's Results:

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

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

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

Sunday's Results:

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

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-0
Primera Hora Post Game

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

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

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

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-2

Saturday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-4

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

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 7-5

Sunday's Results:

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

Cartagena beat Monteria 5-1

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

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 1-0
El Heraldo Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Japan League

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


Spring Training

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