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Friday, January 25, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-13

Venezuelan League Championship


Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field.

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck four out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (Aragua) has signed a one-year deal with St. Louis: Aragua Official Site

Margarita is planning to name Eduardo Perez (Atlanta bullpen coach) their manager for next season: Lider

Friday's Game:
Magallanes (1-1) visits Lara (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship


No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
Manauris Baez (Veracruz-Estrellas/Aguilas/Caracas) has signed with Saltillo (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Friday's Game:
Mexicali (0-2) visits Obregon (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League Championship


No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
San Andres (2-0) visits Santa Rosa (0-2)


Dominican League

Notes:
Los Angeles signed 16-year old Michael Medina: Baseball America


Puerto Rican League Championship


No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Caguas (3-2) visits Mayaguez (2-3) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship


No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Granada (0-2) visits Chinandega (2-0)


Colombian League Championship


No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Australian League


Friday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, three runs, three walks, one strikeout, and one passed ball.

Sydney beat Brisbane 13-0
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (22-22) visits Sydney (26-18) @ 12:30 PM ET
Melbourne (15-28) visits Perth (22-21) @ 4:05 PM WST
Canberra (25-19) visits Adelaide (21-23) @ 7:00 PM CT


Japan League


Orix held press conference for Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka


Current Cardinals


Major League payday won't change things for Mitch Boggs (St. Louis): Athens Banner-Herald


Former Cardinals


Baltimore signed Rich Rundles (former Memphis), Toronto signed Jarrett Hoffpauir, and St. Louis released Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities) and Alan Ahmady (former Springfield): Baseball America

Rochester lost money on the Batavia franchise: Democrat & Chronicle

Monday, January 30, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-12

Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield), Randy Keisler (former St. Louis), and Dan Serafini (former Memphis) are listed on the Obregon roster heading to the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site


Venezuelan League Championship

Friday's Results:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned runs. (ir-s:2-2)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

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

Saturday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  4-for-5 with one double, one triple, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:5-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, four unearned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:6-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

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

Notes:
Yusmeiro Petit (Margarita/Aragua) was named MVP of the LVBP Championship: LVBP Official Site

Anderson Jose Yance (Tigers) signed with Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) explodes in the finals: Lider

Aragua wins Venezuelan League Championship over La Guaira four games to two.


Dominican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Eacogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck 11 out. (g/f:5-5)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (2-0). (g/f:1-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 2-1
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

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

Luis Perdomo (former Sprignfield-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 9-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) worked out with Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

The deal between the Indians and Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) is off: Major League Bastian

Monday's Game:
Aguilas (4-4) visits Escogido (4-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Boer wins LNBP Championship four games to two over Chinandega.


Puerto Rican League

Nelson Figueroa (Escogido/Dominican League) has been added to the Mayaguez roster: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:
Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-4

Saturday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 7-0

Sunday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) played in 42 games going 42-for-142 (.296) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 62 total bases, 32 walks, four hit by pitches, 31 strikeouts, and .437 SLG.

Former Cardinals:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in 16 games going 25-for-67 (.373) with five doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 39 total bases, eight runs, five walks, five strikeouts, and .582 SLG.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) played in 40 games going 57-for-157 (.363) with 12 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 35 RBIs, 97 total bases, 32 runs, 15 walks, four hit by pitches, 13 strikeouts, and .681 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) played in 33 games going 32-for-105 (.305) with five doubles, 12 RBIs, 37 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, two hit by pitches, 14 strikeouts, and .352 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) played in six games going 5-for-23 (.217) with one double, six total bases, two runs, one hit by pitch, four strikeouts, and .261 SLG.

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) made five appearances posting a 0-0 record and 7.06 ERA.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) was named MVP and Neder Horta (St. Louis Latin Scout-Monteria) was named Manager of the Year.


Japan League

Softbank is highly interested in signing Brad Penny (former St. Louis): Japan Ball

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) and Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis-Hiroshima) met with the media: Yakyubaka

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Softbank) has arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) has arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka


Spring Training

The Brewers signed Corey Patterson (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

The Cubs signed Trever Miller (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

The Orioles signed Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis/Mexican Pacific League) to a minor league deal.

The Rockies signed Tyler Johnson (former St. Louis) and Jaime Moyer (former Memphis) to minor league deals.

The Rays signed Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis) to a minor league deal.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, five walks, and struck four out. (p-s:83-46)(g/f:7-3)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Guasave 19-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Obregon won the Mexican Pacific League Championship over Guasave four games to none.


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one error.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 11-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-6

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

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 3-2


Venezuelan League Round Robin/Championship

Friday's Results:

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-4)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:7-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat La Guaira 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:3-0)

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) could not get an extension on pitching for Aragua: Lider

Buddy Bailey let Ronny Cedeno (Mets-Aragua) go for the rest of the LVBP season: Lider

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) was activated by Aragua for the finals: Aragua Official Site

An issue has come up with substitutions in the LVBP Championship: Lider

Thursday's Game:
Aragua (1-1) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin/Championship

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the second and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout., and was picked off.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out for losing decision (1-2). (g/f:6-3)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck nine out. (g/f:3-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-1

Tuesday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6). (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Mendy Lopez (Aguilas) has decided to retire from the Dominican League but plans to play one more season in the Triple-A Mexican League: Listin Diario

Mauro Gomez (Escogido) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) were selected as Round Robin MVPs: Listin Diario

Yoenis Cespedes (Aguilas) will no longer continue in the championship: Listin Diario

Recap of the Louisville Slugger Dominican Prospect League Tournament: DPL Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) will return to play for North East Knights in the Italian Baseball League: Mister Baseball

Indians signed Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) to a minor league contract.

Thursday's Game:
Aguilas (1-3) visits Escogido (3-1) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 8-2, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) earned the win: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 8-5
Primera Hora Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in three double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Mayaguez won the Puerto Rican League Championship five games to three over Caguas.

Notes:
Alex Cora (Nationals-Caguas) announced his retirement from the Puerto Rican League: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Cartagena 4-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 7-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 8-5 in 10 innings

Saturday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-2

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 2-0

Tuesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1

Wednesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-0
El Heraldo Post Game


Cuban League

Norge Luis Vera has finally left the hospital after spending a month in care: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

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


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)

Monday's Results:

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

Xalapa beat Huatusco 10-1


Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-2

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

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

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin

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

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

Licey beat Escogido 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

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

Licey released Amaury Cazana (Memphis): Licey Official Site

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

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Championship

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game

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

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

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


Colombian League

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

Friday, January 13, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and allowed two stolen bases.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:9-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julio Franco (former Caribes Manager/Venezuelan League) was named Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League) manager: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two home runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:5-6)
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marco Davalillo of La Guaira was named Manager of the Year: Lider

Twins signed 16-year old pitcher Mauricio Silva (Margarita/Venezuelan League): Lider

Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-former Caribes) has slimmed down and is looking to make a comeback in the MLB: ESPN

White Sox signed 16-year old right-hander Luis Martinez: Baseball America

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (5-4) visits Caribes (8-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-8) visits Magallanes (3-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 6-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan/Mexican Pacific League) has signed on to play for Licey: Cibao Official Site

Timo Perez (former St. Louis) is still banned from playing for Licey in the Dominican League after filing an appeal in court: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (9-4) visits Aguilas (4-9) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (6-7) visits Licey (7-6) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) played in 34 games going 18-for-81 (.222) with two doubles, four triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 14 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, and .420 SLG.

Ricky Martinez (Batavia-Chinandega) was 0-0 with a 12.53 ERA.  He allowed 18 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), one home run, six walks, and struck eight out over 9.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) played in ten games going 2-for-20 (.100) with one run, four walks, two strikeouts, and .100 SLG.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) was 6-0 with a 3.50 ERA and one save.  He allowed 53 hits, 31 runs (21 earned), one home run, 24 walks, and struck 31 out over 54 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Granada) was 3-2 with a 10.13 ERA.  He allowed 35 hits, 27 earned runs, four home runs, 29 walks, and struck 13 out over 24 innings.

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (22-29) visits Granada (28-24): La Prensa Pre-Game


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-2

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (16-17) visits Cartagena (12-21)
Monteria (17-14) visits Sincelejo (20-13) for a doubleheader


Cuban League

Pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez remains in custody after trying to escape the island on January 8th: El Nuevo Herald

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Monday or Tuesday

Notes:
The league held a draft for reinforcements for the semifinals: LMP Official Site

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

Magallanes beat Zulia 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  One run and one walk at the plate.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and committed one fielding error. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat Aragua 16-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hensley Meulens (Giants) has been named manager of Margarita: Lider

Jose Martinez (former Springfield) was added to the Aragua roster replacing Ronny Cedeno (Mets): Aragua Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (3-3) visits Zulia (0-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (6-1) visits La Guaira (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-2)
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-2)

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

Licey beat Aguilas 5-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Escogido 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
The league rejected Cibao's complaint that Licey was using more import players than allowed: Listin Diario

The Astros signed RHP Tomas Lopez: DPL Official Site

Aguilas signed Juan Delgadilo (Monterrey/Mexican League-Hermosillo/Mexican Pacific League), Wes Bankston (Bridgeport/Atlantic League-Navojo/Mexican Pacific League), Steve Moss (Bridgeport/Atlantic League-Navojoa/Mexican Pacific League), and Jesse Gutierrez (Reynosa/Mexican League-Hermosillo/Mexican Pacific League): Aguilas Official Site

Brad Nelson (Rangers) has rejoined Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (4-6) visits Cibao (4-6) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (5-6) visits Escogido (8-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) continues to stay busy this offseason with another blog post at High Heels On The Field.


Nicaraguan League

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

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (32-17) visits Granada (27-23)
Leon (19-31) visits Chinandega (21-28)


Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Jorge Padilla (Marlins-Caguas) was named MVP, Lino Rivera Manager of the Year, Freddy Cabrera (Dodgers-Mayaguez) Rookie of the Year, Juan Padilla (Bridgeport/Atlantic League-Ponce) Pitcher of the Year, and John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) Comeback Player of the Year: Primera Hora

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


Colombian League

Ronald Ramiez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.

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

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cartagena (11-20) visits Barranquilla (15-16)
Sincelejo (17-13) visits Monteria (17-11) for a doubleheader


Japan League

Hiroyuki Nakajima re-signed with Seibu, but plans to make another run at the MLB next offseason: Japan Ball


Spring Training

Joe Kelly (Palm Beach), Nick Greenwood (Springfield), and Tyrell Jenkins (Johnson City) all recieved non-roster invites to spring training.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-11

Arizona Fall League

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

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


Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, six earned runs, two home runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:91-60)(g/f:11-1)


Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 and threw out one runner.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1). (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-1)


Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (3-0) visits Navojoa (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (3-0) visits Guasave (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

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


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


Notes:
Lastings Milledge may not return to play with Aragua: Lider

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

Thursday's Games:
La Guiara (1-1) visits Aragua (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-2) visits Caribes (3-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the second and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:4-4)

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1). (g/f:1-0)


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

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Chinandega 8-2, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and earned his fifth win: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Leon 9-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

Thursday's Games:
Boer (28-17) visits Leon (17-28)
Chinandega (21-23) visits Granada (24-22)


Puerto Rican League

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


No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

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

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

Monteria beat Barranquilla 11-8 in game one of doubleheader

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

Monteria beat Barranquilla 6-3 in game two of doubleheader

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 1-0 

Wednesday's Results:

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

Monteria beat Barranquilla 7-3

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 14-10

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Japan League

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

Venezuelan League 2011 Final Stats - Current & Former Cardinals

Current Cardinals:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) played in 28 games going 14-for-41 (.341) with one double, three RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .426 OBP, and .366 SLG.
Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) played in 12 games going 13-for-47 (.277) with three doubles, three triples, one home run, six RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, two stolen bases, one caught stealing, .358 OBP, and .532 SLG.

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over four innings.
Jean Mijares (Rule 5 Selection-Aragua) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  he allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Sam Freeman (Springfield-Margarita) made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.82 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), hit three batters, walked six, and struck nine out over 11 innings.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) made 17 appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 26 hits, 13 runs (eight earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck 24 out over 30.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out over three innings.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) made 26 relief appearances posting a 4-1 record, 3.12 ERA, 1.44 WHIP,  five holds, and one save.  He allowed 18 hits, eight runs (six earned), three home runs, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck 16 out over 17.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) made 25 appearances (two starts) posting a 6-2 record, 3.28 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and seven holds.  He allowed 27 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), four home runs, hit two batters, walked 13, and struck 17 out over 35.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (GCL-La Guaira) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.35 ERA, and 2.29 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and nine walks over 5.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Springfield-Aragua) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), hit one batter, walked three, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.


Former Cardinals:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) played in four games going 3-for-7 (.429) with one double, four total bases, two strikeouts, .429 OBP, and .571 SLG.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) played in 39 games going 44-for-145 (.303) with six doubles, one home run, 17 RBIs, 53 total bases, 14 runs, 17 walks, 16 strikeouts, two stolen bases five caught stealing, .380 OBP, and .366 SLG.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) played in 43 games going 34-for-131 (.260) with five doubles, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 51 total bases, 16 runs, 11 walks, 29 strikeouts, two stolen bases, .315 OBP, and .389 SLG.
Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) played in 26 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, one walk, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, and .200 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Lara) played in 15 games going 8-for-45 (.178) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .229 OBP, and .289 SLG.
Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-Caribes) played in 20 games going 11-for-66 (.167) with three doubles, three RBIs, 14 total bases, eight runs, ten walks, 18 strikeouts, .286 OBP, and .212 SLG.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) played in 13 games going 4-for-39 (.103) with one double, five total bases, five runs, nine walks, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, and .128 SLG.
Brian Barton (former St. Louis-Lara) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.40 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) made 22 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 14 hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, hit three batters, walked nine, and struck 16 out over 21 innings.
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) made 18 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 14 hits, nine runs (five earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck 18 out over 23.1 innings.
Mike Parisi (former St. Louis-Margarita) made nine appearances (eight starts) posting a 1-3 record, 2.09 ERA, and 0.89 WHIP.  He allowed 41 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), three home runs, hit three batters, walked five, and struck 39 out over 51.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) made 24 relief appearances posting a 4-1 record, 2.43 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 21 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), four home runs, hit two batters, walked 14, and struck 23 out over 33.1 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) made 13 starts posting a 6-1 record, 2.55 ERA, and 1.12 WHIP. He allowed 55 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), six home runs, hit one batter, walked 32, and struck 72 out  over 77.2 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 16 appearances (two starts) posting a 3-1 record, 3.26 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 24 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, hit two batters, walked 19, and struck 25 out over 30.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) made 17 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.35 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, hit four batters, walked four, and struck 11 out over 10.1 innings.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) made 11 appearances (ten starts) posting a 3-3 record, 4.39 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He allowed 52 hits, 31 runs (26 earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked 15, and struck 46 out over 53.1 innings.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-11

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

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

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

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

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Round Robin

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin

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

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

Escogido beat Aguilas 8-3
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

Cibao beat Licey 9-1
Listin Diario Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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


Puerto Rican League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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

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


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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

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


Japan League

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

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

Friday, December 30, 2011

Cardinals Winter League 12-30-11

Mexican Pacific League

Wednesday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  He was hit by a pitch in only at bat before leaving game.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Mochis) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck seven out. (p-s:104-67)(g/f:6-3)

Mochis beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:7-6)

Navojoa beat Obregon 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (5). (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-2)

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-5 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (p-s:55-36)(g/f:1-0)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-1)

Navojoa beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (19-13) visits Mochis (13-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-22) visits Hermosillo (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-17) visits Guasave (21-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (14-18) visits Obregon (17-15) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Wednesday's Results:

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run. (p-s:4-3)

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:3-4)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (3). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 1-0

Thursday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk and struck one out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:7-2)

Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit two batters. (ir-s:3-2)
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-1)(i-rs:1-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-1)

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

Lara beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Melvin Mora (Magallanes) decided to retire from baseball: Lider

Rosman Garcia (Monterrey/Mexican League-Aragua) died in an accident: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (Pirates-Aragua) is dealing with hamstring discomfort: Aragua Official Site

Friday's Games:
Margarita (24-38) visits Caracas (28-34) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (32-28) visits Aragua (30-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM VST
Lara (31-31) visits Caribes (32-30) @ 4:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Wednesday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-0)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), hit one batter, and struck three out. (g/f:3-6)

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-4

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:3-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Licey beat Cibao 6-4 in 13 innings

Thursday's Results:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one throwing error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (ir-s:2-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck five out. (g/f:6-2)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)

Aguilas beat Licey 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

Wednesday's Results:
Granada beat Boer 5-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Chinandega beat Leon 9-7

Thursday's Results:
Boer beat Leon 5-1, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and earned the win (4-0): LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Chinandega 14-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (27-16) visits Leon (16-26)
Chinandega (20-22) visits Granada (22-21)


Puerto Rican League

Wednesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and two runs.

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 11-6
Primera Hora Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Ponce 2-1 in 11 innings

Thursday's Results:

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Ponce beat Carolina 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Ponce beat Carolina 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Sam Juan is making a case to return to play next winter: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Caguas (22-17) visits Ponce (20-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (19-20) visits Carolina (17-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one hit by pitch.

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

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-0