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Friday, November 16, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-18: Pedro Rodriguez Earns Win & Save In Doubleheader; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Conner Greene Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings



Arizona Fall League:

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:4-0)

Glendale beat Salt River 4-2

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and threw out one of four base runners.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:4-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 11-10
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and threw out one of two base runners.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) will return to Navojoa for the 2018-19 season: Pelota Cubana Blog

Friday's Games:
Mochis (14-15) visits Jalisco (12-17) @ 7:15 PM CST
Obregon (14-15) visits Navojoa (13-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-13) visits Culiacan (17-12) @ 7:35 PM MST
Hermosillo (14-15) visits Mazatlan (16-13) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run, one hit by pitch, and was ejected in the fifth inning.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:3-1)

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, two walks, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, and was ejected in the fifth inning.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (6).  (p-s:26-13)

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-7 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has seen some unexpected power: Lider

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) took a little longer to prepare for the LVBP season: Lider

Friday's Games:
Lara (19-11) visits Caracas (15-13) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (13-15) visits Magallanes (15-14) @ 6:00 PM VST
Aragua (11-16) visits Zulia (15-14) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Friday's Games:
Boston (11-5-2) visits Philadelphia (8-14-1) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua B (6-13-3) visits Los Angeles (13-6-2) @ 10:00 AM VST


Dominican League:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in two games going 6-for-9 (.667) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, one walk, .700 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.700 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 12 games going 7-for-25 (.280) with one triple, seven RBIs, nine total baees, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .308 OBP, .360 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 9-for-34 (.265) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, four walks, 13 strikeouts, .342 OBP, .441 SLG, and .783 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 15 games going 9-for-36 (.250) with nine total bases, five runs, two walks, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, .289 OBP, .250 SLG, and .539 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in 15 games going 9-for-37 (.243) with two doubles, one triple, three home runs, six RBIs, 22 total bases, seven runs, six walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .349 OBP, .595 SLG, and .943 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 18 games going 12-for-54 (.222) with three doubles, six RBIs, 15 total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .246 OBP, .278 SLG, and .523 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in eight games going 6-for-31 (.189) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, five walks, 14 strikeouts, .324 OBP, .258 SLG, and .582 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in ten games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .182 OBP, .100 SLG, and .282 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in one game with no at-bats.

Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.57 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over seven innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.95 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, 12 earned runs, two home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 34 out over 36.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 6.43 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 11.25 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 36.00 ERA, and 4.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, and struck one out over one innings.

Notes:
Hanley Ramirez (Boston free agent-Licey) took the time off to recover from injuries and prepare to return to baseball: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (13-13) visits Licey (12-14) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (12-14) visits Azucareros (12-14) @ 6:30 PM AST
Estrellas (15-11) visits Cibaenas (14-12) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) has played in five games going 4-for-12 (.333) with four total bases, four runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .429 OBA, .333 SLG, and .762 OPS.

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) has made four appearances posting a 4.15 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), five walks, and struck four out over 8.2 innings.
Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has made five appearances posting a 2.08 ERA and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, four walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made one appearance posting a 4.50 ERA and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made five appearances posting a 5.68 ERA and 1.42 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 6.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made four appearances posting a 6.75 ERA and 2.63 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) has made three appearances posting a 7.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has made three appearances posting a 20.25 ERA and 2.63 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, seven runs (six earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.

Notes:
Roel Santos (Granma- Barranquilla) wanted to play in Colombian after having visited during the Central American Games with Cuba: LCBP Official Site

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


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, two stolen bases, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 5-3
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Auckland 8-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (1-1) visits Brisbane (1-1) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Canberra (0-1) visits Melbourne (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (0-2) visits Sydney (2-0) @ 7:00 PM AET
Auckland (0-1) visits Perth (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-2
LBRPC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas ((0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:10 PM AST
Carolina (0-1) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 6:10 PM AST

Friday, October 19, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-18: Ramon Urias Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; John Nogowski Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Who's Playing In World Cup U-23 & Players Available For Rookie Drafts

Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Alex Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Hiroshima beat Yomiuri 5-1
Hiroshima swept Yomiuri in the four-game series

Saturday's Games:
Softbank (2-1) visits Seibu (2-2) @ 1:00 AM ET


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Mesa beat Surprise 18-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Peoria (5-3) visits Scottsdale (5-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (5-3) visits Glendale (0-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (4-4) visits Mesa (5-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck six out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:82-56)(g/f:9-0)

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, three runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs and one fielding error.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (3-2) visits Mochis (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (2-2) visits Obregon (2-3) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-1) visits Hermosillo (0-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (3-2) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 8:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at the shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

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

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and bartted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Aragua 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:32-17)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Lara beat Caribes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) will miss three weeks with a fractured left thumb: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (3-3) visits Margarita (2-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (2-3) visits Caracas (4-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (2-4) visits Lara (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-1) visits Zulia (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-2 at the plate.

Aragua B beat Los Angeles 6-5

Friday's Games:
Boston (1-0-1) visits Aragua (1-2) 10:00 AM VET
Aragua B (2-1) visits Philadelphia (0-2) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and two walks.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (1-3) visits Estrellas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (2-3) visits Cibaenas (3-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) enlisted his brothers to help on the coaching staff: Primera Hora

Jhon Torres (Gulf Coast League) is listed on the Colombian roster: El Heraldo

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City) and Juan Yepez (Palm Beach) are list on the Venezuelan roster.


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Derek Diaz (Dominican Summer League) will available for the rookie draft: LCBP Official Site

Roel Santos (Granma) has signed on to play for Barranquilla: Pelota Cubana Blog


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Kevin Vargas (Gulf Coast League) and Benito Santiago (Johnson City) will be available for the rookie draft: LBPRC Official Site

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-17: Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ruben Gotay Hits A Solo Home Run; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Guillermo Aviles (Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Raul Gonzalez (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Leandro Martinez (Granma) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:47-27)(g/f:7-1)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, grounded into two double plays, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-1)

Granma beat Caguas 6-3
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:60-35)(g/f:8-1)

Culiacan beat Cibaenas 8-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara is expected to host the Caribbean Series in 2019: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Cibaenas (2-2) visits Granma (3-1) @ 9:00 PM ET

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Erick Almonte Enjoying The Experience Of The Caribbean Series

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Caribes 12-7
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Cibaenas beat Granma 7-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks about his first season as Licey MGR and Caribbean Series: El Heraldo

Yasiel Puig (Los Angels) took in the Granma game: Cuban Play

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas) says Cibaenas is confident heading into the semifinals: El Nacional

Erick Almonte (GCL Cardinals MGR-Cibaenas GM) is enjoying the experience of the Caribbean Series: El Nacional

Tuesday's Games:
Granma (2-1) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Culiacan (0-3) visits Cibaenas (2-1) @ 9:00 PM ET - Angel Castro (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Cibaenas

Monday, February 6, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-17: Alfredo Despaigne Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Vladimir Banos Strikes Out Five Over Eight & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win



Caribbean Series:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Zulia beat Licey 4-3
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
William Saavedra (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Guillermo Aviles (Granma) started as designated hitter and moved to first base, batting sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Carlos Benitez (Granma) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double.
Yoelkis Cespedes (Granma) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 and one outfield assist.
Vladimir Banos (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started and pitched 8.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:123-72)(g/f:9-8)
Jose Angel Garcia (Artemisa-Granma) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:4-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Granma beat Mexicali 4-0
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey did not have players on the roster that they had available during the LIDOM and contributed to the poor performance: ESPN Deportes

Monday's Games:
Granma (3-1) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Caguas (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 7:00 PM ET

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-17: Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Ruben Gotay Walks Twice; Australian Baseball League Championship Set



Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Brisbane won the series over Adelaide two games to one and will face Melbourne for the championship beginning on Friday.


Caribbean Series:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Caguas beat Licey 10-2
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Alexander Ayala (Camaguey-Granma) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
William Saavedra (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Benitez (Granma) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Angel Garcia (Artemisa-Granma) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Granma 8-3
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yoelkis (Granma) and Yoenis Cespedes (New York-N) are similar, but not the same: ESPN Deportes

NPB (Japan) and LBPRC (Puerto Rico) are working to build a stronger relationship: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Licey (0-3) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 3:00 PM ET
Mexicali (3-0) visits Granma (2-1) @ 7:00 PM ET