Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-12

Venezuelan League

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at shortstop.

Zulia beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Margarita 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centefield and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one double, one RBI, three strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice.

La Guaira beat Lara 7-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-2)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-0

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL), David Peralta (former Johnson City), and Breyvic Valera (Batavia) are three of the standout players on the Margarita Parallel League roster: Margarita Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (15-15) visits Caracas (17-14) @ 5:00 PM VST
Lara (13-16) visits Aragua (11-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
La Guaira (15-16) visits Zulia (16-13) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (18-11) visits Margarita (12-14) @ 6:00 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (16-14) visits Mazatlan (9-21) @ 6:00 PM MT - Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Navojoa (11-19) visits Mochis (15-15) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-13) visits Obregon (16-14) @ 6:00 PM MST
Guasave (18-12) visits Culiacan (18-12) @ 7:00 PM MT

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) was intentionally walked and drove in a run as Santa Rosa beat Cuidad Mendoza 12-10: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one missed catch error.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:6-4)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Aguilas beat Escogido 9-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibao 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:8-4)
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-1)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Joaquin Arias (San Francisco) is expected to join Aguilas on November 25: LIDOM Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis), who is a free agent and didn't log many innings this past season in Japan, is looking to showcase this winter in the Dominican: Estrellas Official Site

Chad Hoffman (Cleveland) and Robbie Widlansky (Baltimore) are expected to join Azucareros in the next couple days: Azucareros Official Site

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

Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Carolina 7-3
Primera Hora Post Game

Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Manati beat Ponce 9-4

Notes:
Yasiel Puig (Oakland) will join Mayaguez after missing the entire Arizona Fall league season with a bacterial infection and take the roster spot of Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing), who is out with a leg injury.  J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) will join Carolina on November 28th. Primera Hora

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) is satisfied with being considered for the MVP award: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (1-3) visits Ponce (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (3-3) visits Caguas (5-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Manati (2-3) @ 7:15 PM AST

Colombian League

Barranquilla beat Monteria 4-3 and Cartagena beat Sincelejo 9-2: El Heraldo

Australian League

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Perth beat Melbourne 9-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Melbourne (2-3) visits Perth (5-0) @ 4:05 PM WST

World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Jem Argenal (GCL-Nicaragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Nicaragua) entered in the second and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out. (p-s:44-27)(g/f:3-0)
Ricky Martinez (Quad Cities-Nicaragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-2)

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis-Colombia) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Colombia) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Colombia) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Colombia beat Nicaragua 8-1
WBC Official Site Post Game
Jem Argenal Photo

Saturday's Games:
Colombia (1-0) visits Brazil (1-0) @ 2:00 PM ET
Nicaragua (0-1) visits Panama (0-1) @ 8:00 PM ET

Japan League

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis) has reached an agreement with Orix: Nikkan Sports

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-12

Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.
Kevin Siegrist (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck eight out. (p-s:66-45)(g/f:3-1)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Phoenix (11-14) visits Peoria (17-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (13-15) visits Salt River (15-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (16-12) visits Mesa (10-17) @ 12:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) has played in nine games going 3-for-6 (.500) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .500 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.167 OPS. Vargas Photo

Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, and struck two out over two innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.24 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 8.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.75 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck six out over 12 innings.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) has made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 6.10 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in 15 games going 21-for-61 (.344) with four doubles, one triple, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 36 total bases, nine runs, three walks, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .386 OBP, .590 SLG, and .976 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 24 games going 28-for-90 (.311) with three doubles, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 40 total bases, eight runs, four walks, 13 strikeouts, .360 OBP, .444 SLG, and .804 OPS.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in 12 games going 7-for-24 (.292) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, four walks, four strikeouts, .379 OBP, .458 SLG, and .838 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 25 games going 24-for-96 (.250) with five doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 34 total bases, 13 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .318 OBP, .354 SLG, and .672 OPS.
Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Aragua) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one run, one strikeout, and .250 OBP.

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made five starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.63 ERA, and `.79 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 22.1 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.57 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Kritsthiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, and struck six out over 4.1 innings.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.12 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, three earned runs, and five walks over 2.2 innings.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 12.91 ERA, and 2.74 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, 11 earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck three out over 7.2 innings.

Notes:
Yusmeiro Petit (San Francisco) and Ryan Kussmaul (Chicago-A) are to join Margarita this week: Margarita Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (11-14) visits Margarita (11-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (13-12) visits La Guaira (14-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (14-13) visits Zulia (14-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (9-17) visits Magallanes (15-10) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, five RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Ismael Brito (DSL-Margarita) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:5-1)

Margarita beat Boston 11-4

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Seattle 12-3

Dail Villenueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-3)

Caracas beat La Guaira 9-4

Tuesday's Games:
Detroit (5-12) visits Lara (11-8) @ 9:30 AM VST
Tampa Bay (12-9) visits Seattle (5-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (7-13) visits Caribes (9-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (12-9) visits Philadelphia (13-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (17-5) visits Navegantes (6-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (11-10) visits Caracas (18-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (9-10) visits Zulia (10-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (14-8) visits Boston (6-14) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Current Cardinals:
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) has played in 12 games going 11-for-44 (.250) with one double, seven  RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, five walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .273 SLG, and .606 OPS.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) has made six starts posting a 2-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 33 hits, 16 runs (15 earned), one home run, 11 walks, hit two batters, and struck 24 out over 30 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan/Navojoa) has played in 25 games going 23-for-88 (.261) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 31 total bases, 14 runs, 11 walks, six stolen bases, 22 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .358 OBP, .352 SLG, and .711 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 24 games going 16-for-74 (.216) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, eight RBIs, 26 total bases, six runs, ten walks, 21 strikeouts, .310 OBP, .351 SLG, and .661 OPS.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over nine innings.
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 11.81 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck eight out over 5.1 innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 14.54 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (12-14) visits Hermosillo (15-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (17-9) visits Navojoa (8-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-18) visits Guasave (16-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (15-11) visits Mexicali (13-13) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) has played in 16 games going 24-for-67 (.358) with eight doubles, one triple, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 17 runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, seven strikeouts, .642 SLG, .403 OBA, and 1.045 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) has played in 19 games going 17-for-77 (.221) with four doubles, five RBIs, 12 runs, nine walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, .273 SLG, .315 OBA, and .588 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) has played in 20 games going 17-for-82 (.207) with four doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, nine runs, six walks, one sac fly, 11 strikeouts, .329 SLG, .258 OBA, and .587 OPS.

Juan Pena (former Memphis-Xalapa) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 1,69 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, 15 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 15 out over 21.1 innings.

Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-1)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 15-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Michel Choice (Oakland) and Alfredo Figaro (Orix) signed on to play for Licey: LIDOM Official Site

Nelson Figueroa (Boston/New York-A) will join Escogido this week: LIDOM Official Site

Ryan Falherty (Baltimore) and Jackson Williams (San Francisco) have signed on to play for Escogido: LIDOm Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) was named Aguilas Player of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Arizona signed Willi Garcia: DPL Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (13-8) visits Azucareros (12-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (14-9) visits Escogido (7-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-12) visits Cibao (10-11) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Current Cardinals:
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) has played in one game going 2-for-3 (.667) with one double, three total bases, one run, one strikeout, .750 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.750 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) has played in four games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .286 OBP, .182 SLG, and .468 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit and no runs over two-thirds of an inning.

Former Cardinals:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) has played in four games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .400 OBP, .333 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one double, three total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .273 SLG, and .523 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total base, two runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .462 OBP, .143 SLG, and .604 OPS.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Richard Mendoz (former GCL-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Jon Edwards (former Quad Cities-Ponce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Manati) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.36 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (1-1) visits Caguas (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Manati (1-3) visits Mayaguez (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce (1-2) visits Ponce (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) has played in three games going 7-for-12 (.583) with one double, one home run, one RBI, 11 total bases, six runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .688 OBP, .917 SLG, and 1.604 OPS.
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with four total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, .227 OBP, .190 SLG, and .418 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs over two innings.

World Baseball Classic

Ricky Martinez (Quad Cities-Nicaragua) does not let the criticism get to him: El Nuevo Diario

Japan League

Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) is expected back with Hiroshima next season: Yakyubaka

Edgar Lara (former Palm Beach) played in an intra-squad game for Rakuten: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-12

Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Surprise beat Salt River 5-4

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-16) visits Salt River (13-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-13) visits Phoenix (9-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (17-9) visits Surprise (14-11) @ 6:35 PM MST - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise

Venezuelan League

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one triple, one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Zulia 13-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Lara 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-7 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (13-9) visits La Guaira (11-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (11-10) visits Magallanes (13-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (12-12) visits Lara (11-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (7-16) visits Caribes (12-10) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and tow runs.
Ismael Brito (DSL-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Margarita beat Seattle 9-2

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:3-6)

Caracas beat Tiburones 8-4

Orlando Munoz (former GCl-Caimanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-3)

Caimanes beat Boston 6-5

Friday's Games:
Aragua (16-4) visits Lara (10-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (10-10) visits Navegantes (6-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (9-11) visits Philadelphia (12-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (13-8) visits Seattle (5-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (7-12) visits Seattle (5-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (5-12) visits Tampa Bay (12-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (9-8) visits Boston (5-13) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out. (p-s:79-49)(g/f:8-2)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, one passed ball, and threw one runner out.

Guasave beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) drove in two runs as Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 8-2: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Licey beat Cibao 12-11
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Emilio Bonifacio (Miami) was given permission to join Licey in December: LIDOM Official Site

Oakland signed switch-hitting shortstop Eric Marinez: DPL Official Site

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) plans to debut on November 20th: Escogido Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) went 1-for-3 with a double as Escogido beat Licey 5-4 in the Instructional League: Escogido Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (11-7) visits Azucareros (9-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (9-9) visits Aguilas (11-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-11) visits Escogido (7-11) @ 7:30 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, and one RBI.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-1 at the plate.

Juan Cabrera (former GCL-Boer) 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched 1.1 innings allowing one hit.

Boer beat Chinandega 12-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Atlanta signed 18-year old Javier Robles: La Prensa

Puerto Rican League

Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one stolen base.

Caguas beat Manati 3-2

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Ponce 7-5
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (0-1) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce (1-0) visits Carolina (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 7;15 PM AST

Asia Series

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) 1-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.

Yomiuri beat Perth 7-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Perth was eliminated

Saturday's Games:
Yomiuri (1-0) visits Lotte (1-0)
China (0-1) visits Samsung (0-1)

World Baseball Classic (Nov.15, 2012)

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities) was announced as the closer for the Nicaraguan team and Ricky Martinez (Quad Cities) is also pitching for the team: El Nuevo Diario

Japan League

Edgar Lara (former Palm Beach) is set to tryout for Rakuten: Yakyubaka

Fred Lewis (former New York-N) signed a one-year deal with Hiroshima: Yakyubaka

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-11

Mexican Pacific League

Wednesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Guasave beat Obregon 9-4

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-5 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Mochis) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out. (p-s:88-52)(g/f:5-4)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (4). (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-1)

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-4
Hermosillo Official Site Post Game (photo of Hamilton included)

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 4-2

Thursday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and threw two runners out.

Obregon beat Guasave 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kip Wells (former St. Louis-Mazatlan) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one run.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 7-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Obregon 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Navojoa 4-2 in 10 innings

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Guasave 2-1 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (15). (p-s:4-3)

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

Obregon beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Noavojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Guasave beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:43-24)(g/f:3-0)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI.

Obregon beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  2-for-6 with four walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-3 in 19 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The St. Louis Cardinals signed R.J. Swindle to a minor league deal.  He made three appearances with Guasave in the LMP posting a 0-2 record, 6.43 ERA, and 1.86 WHIP. Swindle allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over seven innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League

Wednesday's Games:

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, six earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-6). (p-s:45-24)(g/f:2-3)

Caracas beat Caribes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter.

La Guaira beat Margarita 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one outfield assist.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (6-2). (ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and one outfield assist.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (3-1). (g/f:0-2)

Zulia beat Lara 9-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out. (p-s:22-12)(g/f:1-1)

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:7-4)

Caribes beat Caracas 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base.
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-3)

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Margarita beat Magallanes 12-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck eight out. (g/f:5-5)

Caribes beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Adalberto Mendez (Marlins) has signed on to pitch for Lara after Azucareros was eliminated from the Dominican League postseason: Lara Official Site

Yorvit Torrealba (Rangers) was suspended 66 games for shoving an umpire: Beisbol Venezolano

Jorge Vasquez (Edmonton-North American League) signed on to pitch for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) was removed from the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Endy Chavez (Orioles) and Melvin Mora (Diamondbacks) have joined Magallanes: Lider

Alex Valdez (Red Sox) has signed on to play for Caracas after Estrellas was eliminated from the Dominican League postseason: Lider

Julio Franco was fired as Caribes manager: Lider

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) will have to earn and keep his spot on the Aragua roster: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (29-29) visits Lara (29-31) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (31-29) visits La Guaira (35-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (32-26) visits Caribes (31-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League

Wednesday's Games:

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one missed catch error.
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Licey 4-3 in 10 innings

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (4-4). (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Aguilas 4-2

Rainel Rosario (Palm Beach-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:3-1)

Eugenio Velez (MiLB signing-Estrellas) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-2

Thursday's Game:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and one walk.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-3

Notes:
Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis-Cibao/Licey) is among many candidates up for the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Dominican League Official Site

The Dominican Prospect League released a preview of a documentary on the league: DPL Official Site

Voting is underway for players to participate in the Dominican Prospect League All-Star game: DPL Official Site

Listin Diario breaks down each one of the four teams heading into the Round Robin: Licey, Escogido, Aguilas, and Cibao.

The Louisville Slugger Tournament will be hosted by the Dominican Prospect League from January 16-20th: DPL Official Site

Victor Marte (Memphis) will share the closer role for Licey during the Round Robin: Cibao Official Site

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) and Rafael Furcal (St. Louis-Escogido) will be honored by the Caribean Series: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (26-24) visits Licey (26-24) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (25-26) visits Aguilas (30-20) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Wednesday's Results:
Boer beat Leon 9-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Chinandega beat Granada 15-4, Vicente Padilla (Chinandega) started and pitched six innings allowing four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  Ricky Martinez (Batavia-Chinandega) gave up three runs including a two-run homer: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:
Boer beat Leon 7-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Chinandega 8-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Leon beat Chinandega 2-1 in 14 innings: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (20-20) visits Boer (25-15)
Chinandega (19-20) visits Leon (15-24)


Puerto Rican League

Wednesday's Games:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one stolen base.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk  and one hit by pitch.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Ponce 2-0

Thursday's Games:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
John  Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ponce beat Carolina 4-3 in 14 innings

Friday's Games:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and moved to third base and catcher, batting third.  0-for-4 with one run, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  4-for-6 with one triple, one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings

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


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Cartagena beat Monteria 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

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

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-4


Thursday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Monteria beat Cartagena 17-7

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

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 7-2


Friday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 8-6


Cuban League

Legendary pitcher Norge Luis Vera was in a serious accident in Cuba but is improving: El Nuevo Herald


Japan League

Hiroshima assigned #70 to Nick Stavinoha: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-11

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff. 3-for-5 with one strikeout, one stolen base, and was picked off.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:83-49)(g/f:5-2)

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third. 2-for-6 with two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 12-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (4-1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-3)

La Guaira beat Zulia 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Margarita 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Lehr (Reds) has signed on to pitch for Caracas after beginning the winter with Mochis in the Mexican Pacific League: Caracas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (18-24) visits Lara (19-23) @ TBA
Zulia (22-20) visits Aragua (25-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-21) visits Margarita (17-28) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third. 0-for-5 at the plate.
Domnit Bolivar (Palm Beach-Aragua) started in left field and batted seventh. 0-for-5 with three strikeouts and one error.

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh. 4-for-5 with two doubles, four RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) startedin right field and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Margarita beat Aragua 20-10

Jhohan Acevedo (DSL-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted eighth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (DSL-Caracas) started in second base and batted ninth. 1-for-4 at the plate.

Dail Villanueva (GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched three innings. He allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:3-2)
Ramon Ulacio (GCL-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings. He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 2-1

Romulo Ruiz (Batavia-Zulia) Started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Zulia 6-5

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-4). (g/f:1-1)

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Escogido 6-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched four innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-3). (g/f:2-5)

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (11). (g/f:2-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fifth. 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed three hits and one earned run. (g/f:1-0)

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 15-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (15-21) visits Licey (20-16) @ TBA
Escogido (14-22) visits Aguilas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (16-20) visits Azucareros (21-15) @ 7:30 PM AST

Panama League

No Games Friday

Saturday's Game:

All-Star Contest which features Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle)


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Granada 11-3, Jose Calero (former GCL-Granada) picked up his 2nd loss: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Leon beat Chinandega 19-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ricky Martinez (Batavia) has signed on to pitch for Chinandega: LNBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Granada (12-12) visits Boer (14-11
Chinandega (13-10) visits Leon (9-15)


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth. 0-for-4 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) Started at third base and batted third. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (13-7) visits Mayaguez (9-12) @ TBA
Carolina (7-12) visits Ponce (11-9) @ TBA

Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) signed a minor league deal with the Marlins: Baseball America

Japan League

One major league team has put in a bid on Seibu's shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima (click name for stats): Japan Ball