Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-13

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one intentional walk. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Lara beat Caribes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:66-37)(g/f:8-3)

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Zulia) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Caracas beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is expected to start for Caribes on Wednesday: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (5-6) visits Magallanes (7-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (6-5) visits Zulia (4-7) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started as catcher and batted eighth.  0-fro-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Culiacan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one double, two runs, and three walks.

Mexicali beat Guasave 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (1-2) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Playoffs

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 15-10
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Xalapa 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two stolen bases.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Azucareros suspended Jairo Asencio (Milwaukee) for the remainder of the season: LIDOM Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (8-8) visits Escogido (9-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (10-6) visits Estrellas (5-11) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and one home run. (g/f:1-0)
Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-2)

Caguas beat Carolina 14-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 10-3

Notes:
Carolina was impressed with how well Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities) played this season: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (5-6) visits Mayaguez (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (3-8) visits Caguas (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Boer beat Granada 11-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Some players appear on lists for two different teams.  Meshach Laguna (Houston) must receive permission to play for Chontales in the Nicaraguan Superior League and Uber Paz (San Diego Free Agent) will play for Leon: La Prensa

Wednesday's Game:
Granada (0-1) visits Boer (1-0)

Colombian League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 6-5

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) was placed on the inactive list by Cartagena.

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (20-20) visits Cartagena (22-18)
Barranquilla (24-16) visits Sincelejo (14-26)

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in 35 games going 34-for-131 (.260) with nine doubles, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, one stolen base, 29 strikeouts, .340 OBP, .374 SLG, and .714 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 20 games going 16-for-63 (.254) with two doubles, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 30 total bases, ten runs, 12 walks, 13 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .364 OBP, .476 SLG, and .840 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.20 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck 14 out over 15 innings.

Notes:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach) and Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach) are on the Sydney active roster this weekend: Sydney Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Sydney (22-16) visits Canberra (22-16) @ 7:00 PM ET
Adelaide (18-20) visits Melbourne (13-25) @ 7:35 PM ET

Panama League Championship

Wednesday's Game:
Cocle (16-8) visits Herrera (13-11): Panama League Official Site Pregame

World Baseball Classic

Fernando Rodney (Tampa Bay) will pitch for the Dominican: WBC Official Site

Anthony Rizzo (Chicago-N) will play for Italy: WBC Official Site

Ryan Vogelsong (San Francisco) will pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Carlos Beltran (St. Louis) and Yadier Molina (St. Louis) are expected to play for Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Jason Motte (St. Louis) will not join Team USA: BJ Rains Twitter

Joe Nathan (Texas) turner down Team USA: ESPN

Current Cardinals

Baseball America released the Top 10 St. Louis Prospects: Baseball America

Loren Smith column on Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis): Rome News-Tribune

Former Cardinals

Philadelphia and San Francisco are showing interest in Ryan Theriot (former St. Louis): CBS Sports

Darren Oliver (former St. Louis) has decided to return: Toronto Official Site

Los Angeles is considering Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): LA Times

Devin Goodwin (former Palm Beach) has re-signed with Kansas City (American Association): Kansas City Official Site

Cole Brand (former Johnson City) has signed with Washington (Frontier League): Cole Brand Twitter

Baltimore re-signed Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield): Baltimore Official Site

Independent Baseball League News

The BC League will play games against the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-12

Venezuelan League

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run. (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Lara 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Matt Young (former Memphis-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, six walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:3-4)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 16-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (22-17) visits Lara (20-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (24-19) visits Zulia (23-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-19) visits La Guaira (17-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (15-24) visits Margarita (16-20) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double, one run, three walks, and one hit by pitch.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 Selection-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 8-7

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit two batters, and struck ten out. (g/f:9-2)

Margarita beat Aragua 4-1

Fermin Montanez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-6

Friday's Games:
Boston (11-20) visits Tiburones (13-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (20-13) visits Detroit (12-19) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guiara (13-17) visits Zulia (14-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (24-10) visits Caracas (26-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (13-20) visits Margarita (18-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (19-15) visits Philadelphia (15-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (25-9) visits Lara (20-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (8-24) visits Navegantes (10-23) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out. (p-s:102-64)(g/f:5-3)

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (20-21) visits Mochis (17-24) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (13-28) visits Culiacan (26-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (26-15) visits Hermosillo (21-20) @ 7:30 PM MST

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) had a couple hits and drove in a run as Santa Rosa beat Cordoba 9-1: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Current Cardinals:
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) has played in 29 games going 34-for-110 (.309) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 14 RBIs, 53 total bases, 20 runs, 12 walks, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .384 OBP, .482 SLG, and .866 OPS.
Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) has played in 13 games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one home run, three RBIs, nine total bases, four runs, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .450 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) has played in two games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two doubles, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .571 SLG, and .821 OPS.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) has played in two games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 1.13 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (one earned), five walks, and struck five out over eight innings.
Keith Butler (Springfield-Escogido) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over six innings.
Victor Marte (St. Louis-Licey) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (one earned), two walks, and struck four out over four innings.

Former Cardinals:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in 32 games going 39-for-115 (.339) with nine double, two triples, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 64 total bases, 21 runs, 22 walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .557 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) has played in 35 games going 33-for-127 (.260) with 11 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 58 total bases, 22 runs, 15 walks, 16 stolen bases, 33 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .336 OBP, .457 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 23 games going 17-for-71 (.239) with one double, five RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, six walks, 12 strikeouts, .305 OBP, .254 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 20 games going 17-for-73 (.233) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, 11 RBIs, 25 total bases, three runs, three walks, 15 strikeouts, .269 OBP, .342 SLG, and .612 OPS.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 11 games going 5-for-22 (.227) with two doubles, three RBIs, seven total bases, six runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .370 OBP, .318 SLG, and .689 OPS.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) has played in ten games going 4-for-22 (.182) with two RBIs, four total bases, one walk, three strikeouts, .217 OBP, .182 SLG, and .399 OPS.
Luis De La Cruz (Memphis Free Agent-Aguilas) has played five games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one run, five strikeouts, .167 OBP, .167 SLG, and .333 OPS.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) has played in 14 games going 5-for-33 (.152) with two doubles, three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .263 OBP, .212 SLG, and .475 OPS.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in ten games going 1-for-8 (.125 ) with one RBI, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .300 OBP, .125 SLG, and .425 OPS.
Andrew Brown (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one RBI, two walks, one strikeout, and .667 OBP.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) played in four games going 0-for-9 (.000) with one run, one walk, three strikeouts, and .100 OBP.

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas)has made 11 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 14 innings.
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.57 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made seven appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, six runs (five earned), six walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 18.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.18 ERA, and 1.06 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, five walks, and struck 16 out over 17 innings.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido/Azucareros) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 0.60 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and struck five out over five innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 1-1 record, 3.67 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed 34 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), three home runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 27 innings.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made five starts posting a 0-2 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, nine earned runs, two home runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 21 innings.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.26 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck six out over 6.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 4.73 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck three out over 13.1 innings.

Notes:
Escogido fired pitching coach Gary Ruby and named Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis) replacement: LIDOM Official Site

Seth Maness (Springfield) and Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) were named St. Louis Minors Pitcher, Player of the Year: Cardinals Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (14-20) visits Cibao (16-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (19-16) visits Licey (12-22) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (21-13) visits Estrellas (21-14) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs and three walks.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:3-0)

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-2 in game two of doubleheader

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Manati 9-8

Friday's Games:
Caguas (10-4) visits Mayaguez (9-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (5-9) visits Ponce (4-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Manati (7-6) visits Santurce (7-7) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1). Photo of Martinez

Boer beat Leon 7-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (11-1) visits Granada (15-6)
Chinandega (9-12) visits Leon (7-14)

Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

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

Australian League

Friday's Results:

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw one runner out.

Sydney beat Brisbane 8-3

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Melbourne 9-2

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

Japan League

Hiroshima have decided to bring Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) back: Yakyubaka

Minors News

Toronto outrighted Mike McCoy (former Memphis) and cleared waivers, sent to Triple-A: Shi Davidi Twitter

Boston non-tendered Rich Hill (former Memphis): WEEI

Baltimore designated Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield) for an assignment.

Atlanta claimed David Carpenter (former Palm Beach) off waivers from Boston: Mark Bowman Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Mexicali beat Obregon 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 3-2

Notes:
The Orioles signed Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) and have pulled him from the league to rest.  La Guaira added Fernando Hernandez (Yankees) and Sandy Nin (Quintana Roo/Mexican League-Hermosillo/Mexican Pacific League): Lider

Ruben Rivera (Campache/Mexican League-Mazatlan/Mexican Pacific League) has signed on to play for Aragua: Lider

Hector Sanchez (Giants-La Guaira) was named Rookie of the Year: Lider

Thursday's Games:
La Guaira (5-3) visits Caribes (7-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-5) visits Aragua (5-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out. (g/f:2-6)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  4-for-5 with one RBI.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck three out. (g/f:8-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Cibao 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) talked about his start from Wednesday: Escogido Official Site

Yoenis Cespedes may join Aguilas Friday: Cibao Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (5-7) visits Aguilas (4-8) @ 4:05 PM AST


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) has blog post two up at MLB Reports on his offseason.


Nicaraguan League

Leon beat Chinandega 10-5: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat Granada 2-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) traveled to the U.S. to visit with Red Sox medical staff for a physical: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and one stolen base.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 9-6
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
J.C. Romero (St. Louis) has reached an agreement with the company the distributed the medicines that got him a suspension in 2009: Primera Hora

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) is working to get back in the majors: Primera Hora

Caguas is preparing for the final series: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Ponce (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) had his seventh blog posted at The Cardinal Nation.

Thursday's Games:
Barranquilla (15-17) visits Cartagena (12-20)
Monteria (17-13) visits Sincelejo (19-13)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-11

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)

Guasave beat Obregon 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Elmer Dessens (Hermosillo) announced his retirement from baseball: Hermosillo Official Site

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (g/f:3-2)

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.

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

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (Pirates) will miss another week due to an elbow injury: Lider

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-2) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-3) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-2)
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and strukck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibao beat Licey 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Manny Ramirez (Aguilas) will showcase for teams later this month: Listin Diario

Neifi Perez and Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis) were elected to the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Dominican League Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) missed a game due to the flu, Shane Youman (Aguilas) was signed by a KBO team, and Hiram Bocachica (Carolina/Puerto Rico-Licey/Dominican) was selected by Ponce in the Puerto Rican League playoff draft: Cibao Official Site

Luis Dorante (Magallanes bench coach/Venezuelan League) turned down the Licey manager vacancy: Cibao Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Escogido (6-1) @ 7:35 PM AST
Licey (2-6) visits Aguilas (3-4) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Leon 4-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Chinandega 3-0: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (29-17) visits Granada (25-22)
Chinandega (21-24) visits Leon (17-29)


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
The league held their playoff draft on Thursday: Primera Hora

No games scheduled for Thursday or Friday


Colombian League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (13-14) visits Monteria (14-10)
Sincelejo (15-11) visits Cartagena (10-17)


Japan League

Orix released Wilson Matos (former MiLB signing): Yakyubaka


Other Items

Red Sox signed Rich Hill (former Memphis), Cubs signed Edgar Gonzalez (former Springfield) and Joe Mather (former St. Louis), Reds signed Brian Esposito (former St. Louis), Brewers signed Cesar Iztuirs (former St. Louis), and Mariners signed Josh Kinney (former St. Louis): Baseball America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

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


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:9-1)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (1-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-1) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run. (g/f:4-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:1-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 2-1 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey fired manager Rafael Landestoy: Listin Diario

Rafael Furcal (St. Louis) is not playing with Aguilas due to injuries he suffered during the regular season: Cibao Official Site

Cubans 19-year old outfielder Jorge Soler, 23-year old right-handed pitcher Armando Rivero, 24-year old outfielder Henry Urrutia, 26-year old outfielder Gerald Sanchez, and 19-year old left-handed pitcher Luis Omar are all hoping to sign contracts this spring: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (5-0) visits Licey (1-5) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (2-3) visits Aguilas (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Leon 3-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer @ Chinandega was postponed due to electrical problems

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) says that no teams have shown any interest in signing him: La Prensa

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (27-17) visits Chinandega (21-22)
Leon (17-27) visits Granada (23-22)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 5-4
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.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0

Notes:
Alex Cintron (Padres-Carolina) was suspended 15 games and fined $1,000 for attacking an umpire: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (23-18) visits Carolina (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (20-21) visits Ponce (21-20) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) talks about his final week of the 2011 year: The Cardinal Nation

Venezuelan League - Thanksgiving Weekend

November 24:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started in centerfield and batted ninth. 0-for-2 with one walk.

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters. He allowed two hits and three unearned runs. (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 6-1

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 4-2

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck seven out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:9-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat La Guaira 7-2

November 25:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters. He allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter. (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third. 2-for-6 with one strikeout and grounded into two double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 7-3 in 11 innings

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 11-5

November 26:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 4-3

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in centerfield and batted third. 2-for-4 with one double.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Lara 12-2

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started in centerfield and batted ninth. 2-for-2 at the plate.

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:2-1)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched six innings. He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (g/f:5-3)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-6 in game one of doubleheader

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) started and pitched three innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.(g/f:2-5)

Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-Caribes) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one home run, and one walk. (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Aragua beat Caribes 4-1 in game two of doubleheader

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mike Parisi (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (1-3). (g/f:4-4)

Zulia beat Margarita 2-0

November 27:

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

Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters. He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (3-2). (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-0)

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in cneterfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.

Caracas beat Lara 5-4

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (ir-s:2-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 7-3

November 28:

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-4