Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-15: Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Renyel Pinto Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; C.J. Beatty Singles & Walks

Renyel Pinto - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 6-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) could start the fifth game of the championship round: Lider

Buddy Bailey (Chicago-N Double-A MGR) will return as La Guaira coach for the 2015-16 season: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship

Friday's Game:
Estrellas (2-3) visits Cibao (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Perth beat Brisbane 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (31-15) visits Melbourne (14-30) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (21-23) visits Sydney (21-23) @ 6:00 PM AET
Brisbane (21-23) visits Perth (26-20) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) is scheduled to start game three: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Game:
Santurce (1-1) visits Mayaguez (1-1) @7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) saw some action as Barranquilla was pounded on 13-1 by Monteria and claimed the championship four games to one: El Heraldo


Cuban League

Guillermo Heredia (Matanzas free agent) is thought to be in Mexico: El Neuvo Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-14: C.J. McElroy Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Drives In One Run; Chris Perry & Sam Tuivailala Each Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Enrique Perez Selected In Colombian League Draft

C.J. McElroy - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-1)
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Peoria beat Surprise 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (1-0) visits Mesa (0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (0-1) visits Peoria (1-0) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (0-1) visits Scottsdale (1-0) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League  (October 9, 2014)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) looks to improve his skills: Margarita Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) is expected to join after Arizona Fall League play: Margarita Official Site

Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) will pitch out of the starting rotation: Caracas Official Site

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) collects two hits and drove in one run in intrasquad play: La Guaira Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) took part in the team's parade: Aragua Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is expected in camp next Tuesday: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is not expected to pitch this winter: Lider


Dominican League (October 16, 2014)

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) came out of the bullpen in Estrellas' 9-8 victory over Escogido in preseason play: Estrellas Official Site


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Santurce released Jeffrey Dominguez, once a St. Louis target, to sign Jorge Padilla: Primera Hora


Colombian League (November 7, 2014)

Barranquilla picked up Enrique Perez (DSL) in the draft: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-14: Rafael Ortega Collects Two Singles, Two RBIs, & Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Collects Three Singles, One RBI, & Three Runs; Luis Mateo Invited To Big League Camp

Juan Pena - Tobis de Acayucan

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, three runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-La Guaira) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, three runs, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat La Guaira 14-13
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara/La Guaira) and Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) are on a list of players willing to reinforce teams in the championship series: Lider

Chris Cody (York-Aguilas) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Magallanes has been waiting since December for Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) to get the clearance to pitch: Aragua Official Site

Junior Guerra (Wichita free agent-La Guaira) has signed with T&A San Marino (Italy): Mister Baseball

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (5-10) visits Caribes (9-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (9-6) visits Magallanes (10-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
Veracruz (Triple-A Mexican League) re-signed Lorenzo Barcelo (Veracruz free agent-Aguilas) and Remberro Romo (Veracruz free agent-Mazatlan): XEU Deportes

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League Championship

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple and one sacrifice.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out.

San Andres beat Acayucan 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Andres will represent the Veracruz League in the 2014 Latin American Series.


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Licey beat Escogido 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) worked on his pitches and wanted to face batters with experience to prepare to go into spring training as a starting candidate: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Game:
Escogido (0-1) visits Licey (1-0) @ 5:05 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Rivas (3-1) visits Boer (1-3) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) received a non-roster invite to St. Louis MLB spring training: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (1-0) visits Mayaguez (0-1) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-6 with one double, two runs, and one stolen base.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-9

Tuesday's Game:
Cartagena (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1)


Panama League

Friday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Herrera beat Chiriqui 4-3

Saturday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Urraca beat Chiriqui 4-2

Sunday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Urraca beat Chiriqui 3-0

Allen Cordoda (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chriqui beat Urraca 4-2 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Games:
Chirqui (1-10) visits Cocle (10-2)
Herrera (5-6) visits Urraca (6-4)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-18-13: Anthony Ferrara Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One & Holds Two Runners On Base; Chad Huffman Singles Twice & Walks

Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in center field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-19)(g/f:2-0)
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)

Glendale beat Salt River 6-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Surprise (4-4) visits Mesa (7-0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (5-2-1) visits Scottsdale (2-6) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (3-5) visits Salt River (2-6) @ 6:35 PM MST - Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Lara 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-1)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks,hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:82-50)(g/f:5-4)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the save (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua Beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua roster: Aragua Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (4-3) visits Zulia (2-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (4-3) visits Margarita (1-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (5-2) visits Lara (1-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (7-0) visits La Guaira (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Guasave beat Mazatlan 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) received a commemorative book on Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (4-1) visits Mazatlan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (3-2) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (1-3) visits Mochis (1-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (4-0) visits Obregon (1-4) @ 7:50 PM MST


Dominican League - Opening Day

Notes:
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido pitching coach) talks about his pitching staff: Escogido Official Site

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) and Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) are in the opening day lineup for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis) will be in opening day lineup for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Aguilas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 8:00 PM AST


Veracruz League - Opening Day

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) will be important part in bullpen and Aldemys Diaz (Cuban free agent) will be starting third baseman for Cordoba: LIV Official Site

Friday's Games:
Xalapa (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Trent Oeltjen (Anaheim) will return to play with Sydney: Sydney Official Site


European Leagues

Winter showcase to be held on December 21, 2013 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Mister Baseball


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Hanshin) wants to start and will condition over offseason: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-13: Chad Huffman Singles & Drives In Two Runs; James Ramsey Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Walk, & One Run; Lee Stoppelman Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-10)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Salt River 8-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Peoria (1-2) visits Salt River (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST - Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) is scheduled to start
Glendale (1-1-1) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST
Mesa (2-0-1) visits Surprise (2-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Zulia beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:1-1)

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.

Caracas beat Margarita 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out.  (g/f:4-5)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 12-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Aragua Beat Magallanes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Current and former Cardinals included in week one's rosters: Cardinals Best News Links

Friday's Games:
Zulia (1-0) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (0-1) visits Lara (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2013)

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) will be in the opening day lineup for Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Friday's Game:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Notes:
Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame: Listin Diario


Nicaraguan League (October 25, 2013)

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) joined Boer training camp: El Nuevo Diario


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Joe Sclafani (Houston) has signed on to play for Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site

Jack Murphy (Toronto), Jon Berti (Toronto), Michael Crouse (Toronto), and Robbie Perkins (Colorado) will all play for Canberra: Canberra Official Site

Melbourne will have three players from the NPB  (Japan) on their roster: Melbourne Official Site


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan League)

Softbank is already searching for a replacement for Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-9-13: Stephen Piscotty Walked, Stole Two Bases, & Scored One Run; Audry Perez Joins Training Camp; Luis Mateo Expected To Be Starter

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two stolen bases, and two strikeouts.

Scottsdale beat Salt River 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Power surge gets James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) on track to St. Louis: Baseball America

Wednesday's Games:
Scottsdale (1-0) visits Peoria (0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (0-0-1) visits Salt River (0-1) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (1-0) visits Glendale (0-0-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League (October 10, 2013)

La Guaira sent Dail Villanueva (former Peoria) to Parallel League: La Guaira Official Site

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) is excited to play for Caracas after spending time earlier in his career with Magallanes: Caracas Official Site

Seattle signed 16-year old right-handed pitcher Ulises Perez: Baseball America

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) will make Caribes' opening day roster: Caribes Official Site

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) singled and scored to help Caracas tie the game and eventually beat La Guaira 6-2 in preseason action: Caracas Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) and Nick McCully (former Quad Cities) are set to start for La Guaira in the first week: Lider


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2013)

Mark Lamm (Atlanta) and Steve Hammond (Orix/Japan) signed on to pitch for Obregon: Obregon Official Site


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Audry Perez (St. Louis) arrived in Aguilas training camp: Aguilas Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis) and Eugenio Velez (former Memphis) are expected to join Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) arrived in Estrellas training camp: Estrellas Official Site

Right-handed pitcher Ismael Jimenez (Sancti Spirius) has defected from Cuba and is in the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Diario


Veracruz League (October 18, 2013)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Cordoba: Veracruz League Official Site

Aledmys Diaz (Cuban free agent/suspended) will play with Cordoba: Veracruz League Official Site


Nicaraguan League (October 25, 2015)

Dennis Martinez (former Springfield pitching coach) could retire, but still wants to keep coaching: El Nuevo Diario

Softbank will not bring Vicente Padilla (Chinandega) back next season: El Nuevo Diario


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield) signed with Melbourne: Melbourne Official Site


Puerto Rican League (November 1, 2013)

Luis Mateo (Springfield) is expected to be Caguas' starting shortstop: Primera Hora


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis) returned home and Orix may have interest to bring him back next season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-13

Caribbean Series

Friday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Esocigdo) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Magallanes 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:16-9)

Obregon beat Caguas 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Escogido beat Caguas 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

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

Magallanes beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in left field and moved to center, batting fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Caguas 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One walk in only plate appearance and allowed one stolen base.
Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Obregon 6-5 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
A championship game has been added to the Caribbean Series: MLB Official Site

Caribes (Venezuela) sent Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) to La Guaira (Venezuela) for Oscar Salazar (Yokohoma): La Guaira Official Site

Licey (Dominican) named Manny Acta (Cleveland manager) their new general manager: LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Games:
Caguas (0-3) visits Escogido (3-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (2-1) visits Obregon (1-2) @ 7:00 PM ET

Latin American Series

Friday's Results:
Cocle beat Barranquilla 4-2

Chinandega beat San Andres 4-0

Saturday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) was intentionally walked as San Andres beat Barranquilla 3-1.

Chinandega beat Cocle 7-1

Sunday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

San Andres beat Cocle 7-0
LAS Official Site Post Game

Australian League Playoffs

Saturday's Results:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one strikeout and threw one runner out.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:26-16)(g/f:2-0)

Perth beat Sydney 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, threw out one of three base runners, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 8-6 in game two of doubleheader
Perth Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Perth swept Sydney in the two-game series and will face Canberra in the championship round.

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

World Baseball Classic

Notes:
Melky Cabrera (Toronto) and Esmil Rogers (Toronto) has decided not to play for the Dominican: John Lott Twitter

Puerto Rico has blocked Nelson Figueroa (Arizona) from pitching for the Dominican: MLB Official Site

Triple-A Mexican League

Notes:
Oaxaca signed Edgar Martinez (Minatitlan/Wichita-Margarita): Margarita Official Site

Japan League

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

Current Cardinals

Bondholders are in no hurry to see Memphis sold: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Former Cardinals

Baltimore signed Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) to minors deal: Dan Connolly Twitter

Baltimore doesn't seem too interested in Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) or Arthur Rhodes (former St. Louis): MASN

Texas is interested in Ryan Theriot (former St. Louis): Ken Rosenthal Twitter

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) may retire after the Caribbean Series: Alden Gonzalez Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-13

Arizona Fall League

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) will be taking questions on Twitter this Friday: MLB Official Site

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Zulia beat Lara 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) was removed from the rotation to the bullpen: Lider

San Francisco has requested Jean Machi return to the U.S. on January 15 and discontinue pitching with Magallanes: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (3-3) visits Zulia (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-3) visits Caracas (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (3-2) visits Guasave (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Mexicali (2-3) @ 7:30 PT

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) singled and scored the winning run as Santa Rosa beat Boca Del Rio 6-5: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run.

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out. (g/f:5-1)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Torre (former St. Louis) will be in attendance for the Latin prospect showcase on January 16-17: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (5-5) visits Escogido (7-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (6-4) visits Estrellas (2-8) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the 11th and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, committed two pickoff errors, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-3)

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Carolina 11-7 in 14 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-0
Primera Hora Post Game

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

Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Leon 6-1, Chinandega beat Granada 2-0

Notes:
The country is looking to upgrade Dennis Martinez Stadium: El Nuevo Diario

Softbank and Yokohoma both have interest in Vicente Padilla (Boston Free Agent-Chinandega): Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (27-22) visits Granada (26-23)
Boer (23-27) visits Leon (23-27)

Colombian League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-1

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Australian League

Notes:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydeney) is active this coming weekend for Sydney: Sydney Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (13-21) visits Sydney (18-16) @ 7:30 PM ET
Adelaide (16-18) visits Perth (18-16) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Troy Tulowitzki (Colorado) plans to play for Team USA: Denver Post

Cuban coach Higinio Velez hopes to make it to the finals with such players as Yulienski Gourriel (Sancti Spiritus) and Fredy Asiel Alvarez (Villa Clara) : El Nuevo Herald

Current Cardinals

Win one of three Jon Jay (St. Louis) autograph jerseys being giving away: Lockerdome

St. Louis dugout-to-bullpen phones going wireless: Jon Morosi Twitter

Former Cardinals

Newark (Can-Am League) named Garry Templeton (former St. Louis) their manager for the 2013 season: Can-Am League Official Site

Jeff Murphy (former St. Louis) was named Houston's bullpen coach: Brian McTaggart Twitter

Nate Robertson (former Memphis) is looking for spot on major league Chicago-N roster as left specialist: Jon Morosi Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-12

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, five walks, and struck two out. (g/f:6-6)

Margarita beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3). (g/f:1-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one hit by pitch.
Deryk Hooker (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:4-0)

Lara beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Omar Infante (Detroit) could play with Caribes: Lider

Friday's Games:
Margarita (23-31) visits Caribes (29-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (30-26) visits La Guaira (27-30) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (32-25) visits Magallanes (33-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-34) visits Zulia (30-27) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and threw out two of three base runners.

Mazaltan beat Obregon 1-0 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 11-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (29-29) visits Navojoa (27-32) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (30-29) visits Mochis (21-37) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (37-21) visits Mazatlan (23-35) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (33-25) visits Guasave (33-25) @ 7:30 PM MT

Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Cordoba beat Xalapa 3-0

Dominican League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:

Cibao fired manager Hector De La Cruz and named Bobby Castillo replacement: LIDOM Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) will wear the number "0" for Chunichi (Japan League): Yakyubaka


Friday's Games:
Estrellas (30-19) visits Azucareros (22-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (22-27) visits Aguilas (31-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (21-28) visits Escogido (21-28) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 10-7 in game one of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-2 in game two of doubleheader

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Caguas beat Ponce 3-1

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one intentional walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Manati 7-6

Notes:
Derek Blacksher (Wichita) will be taking over for Mark Cohoon (New York-N) on the Caguas roster: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Santurce (17-14) visits Mayaguez (17-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (15-17) visits Manati (15-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (11-21) visits Caguas (19-13) @ 7:15 PM AST

Panama League

Raniel Rosario (Springfield Free Agent-Panama) started in the outfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chiriqui beat Panama 8-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Hector Salazar (DSL-Herrera) entered in the fifth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.

Cocle beat Herrera 8-4
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-2) visits Panama (2-1)
Herrera (1-2) visits Cocle (2-1)

Australian League

Friday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Canberra beat Brisbane 8-4

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two walks and picked two runners off, threw one runner out, and allowed one stolen base.

Melbourne beat Sydney 1-0
Melbourne Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) was placed on the inactive list for this weekend: Perth Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Perth (15-8) visits Adelaide (10-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM CT
Sydney (12-12) visits Melbourne (8-16) @ 5:05 PM ET
Brisbane (11-12) visits Canberra (14-9) @ 7:00 PM ET

Former Cardinals

New York-N has interest in Coco Crisp (former New Haven): Ken Davidoff Twitter

Current Cardinals

Vance Albitz (Springfield) is creating Gloves 4 Troops, which sends baseball gloves to soldiers overseas: MLB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-12

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-2)

Margarita beat Aragua 2-1 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out for the winning decision (2-1). (p-s:100-61)(g/f:6-4)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting seventh.  3-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andres Galarraga (former St. Louis) threw out the firstpitch of the Magallanes-Lara game: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (21-15) visits La Guaira (15-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (13-22) visits Lara (17-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (21-17) visits Margarita (14-18) @ 6:00 PM VST
Zulia (22-13) visits Caribes (18-17) @ 7:00 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Guasave beat Mochis 8-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out. (p-s:62-39)(g/f:2-1)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 6-5 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dan Serafini (former Memphis) makes his debut start for Hermosillo on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (22-14) visits Mochis (16-20) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (22-14) visits Mazatlan (11-25) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (15-21) visits Hermosillo (17-19) @ 7:00 PM MST
Culiacan (23-13) visits Mexicali (18-18) @ 6:00 PM PT

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Santa Rosa beat Veracruz 8-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one walk.

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

Xalapa beat San Andres 8-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two intentional walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 1-0 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in  left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:7-2)
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Cordero (Houston) plans to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (14-15) visits Licey (9-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (18-12) visits Aguilas (16-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-17) visits Estrellas (19-11) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and two walks.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Caguas beat Santurce 10-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Martin Maldonado (Milwaukee) takes over for Jarret Martin (Los Angeles) on the Mayaguez roster: Primera Hora

Jose Julio Ruiz (Fort Worth) takes over for Brandon Snyder (Texas) on the Ponce roster: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (7-3) visits Mayaguez (5-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Manati (3-4) visits Carolina (4-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (3-7) visits Santurce (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) gave a homer and earned the loss as Granada bear Boer 9-6: La Prensa

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) collected a hit as Leon beat Chinandega 4-2: El Nuevo Diario

Australian League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 5-2 in game one of doubleheader
MLB Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-9)

Perth beat Sydney 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (6-3) visits Sydney (5-4) @ 12:30 PM ET
Melbourne (4-5) visits Canberra (4-4) @ 1:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-12

Arizona Fall League

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Phoenix 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (11-5) visits Surprise (8-7) - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (8-7) visits Mesa (4-11)
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Phoenix (6-7)

Venezuelan League

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed  no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Caracas beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left field, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:8-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to make his debut on Friday: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (5-7) visits Caracas (6-7) @ 4:00 PM VST
La Guaira (3-10) visits Caribes (7-6) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (8-4) visits Zulia (9-4) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-7) visits Magallanes (7-5) @ 5:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  Was hit by pitch in first at bat and left game.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and threw one runner out.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is expected to join Hermosillo in the coming days: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Culiacan (10-2) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mochis (6-6) visits Guasave (7-5) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-8) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (6-6) visits Navojoa (3-9) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

Friday's Games Were Postponed

Notes:
Starling Marte (Pittsburgh) has been given clearance to play with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 5:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Aguilas (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Estrellas (4-2) @ 8:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Matt Rusch (Winnipeg) signed on to pitch for Chinandega: La Prensa

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis) is playing for Santurce and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) is general manager: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League 10-18-12

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 10-11-12

Arizona Fall League

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out. (p-s:42-29)(g/f:1-2)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:15-12)

Surprise beat Peoria 8-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), committed one missed catch error, and struck four out for the blown save (1). (p-s:29-20)(g/f:1-1)

Scottsdale beat Phoenix 6-5 in 11 innings

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (0-2) visits Surprise (1-1) @ 12:35 PM MT - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) scheduled to start for Surprise
Phoenix (1-1) visits Peoria (1-1) @ 12:35 PM MT
Scottsdale (1-1) visits Salt River (2-0) @ 6:35 PM MT

Venezuelan League (Oct. 11, 2012)

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita)and Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) made the Margarita opening day roster: Margarita Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes), Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes), and Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Batavia) are set to make the opening day roster: Caribes Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia visits Aragua @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita visits La Guaira @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara visits Magallanes @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas visits Caribes @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League (Oct. 13, 2012)

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) sacrificed in a run for Mochis in a preseason game: Mochis Official Site

Nick Addtion (Memphis-Mazatlan) was announced as the starting pitcher for Saturday's game: Mazatlan Official Site

Dominican League

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) committed an error in a loss to Licey: Licey Official Site

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