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Monday, November 6, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-6-17: Randy Arozarena Singles, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Niko Vasquez Doubles Twice, Walks, & Knocks In Three Runs; Yadier Molina Not Ruling Out Being A MLB Manager

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 13 games going 18-for-51 (.353) with two doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, .400 OBP, .569 SLG, and .969 OPS.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) has played in 16 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with two doubles, three RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .347 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) has played in ten games going 10-for-33 (303) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, seven walks, nine strikeouts, .425 OBP, .424 SLG, and .849 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) has played in 12 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with one triple, three RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .326 OBP, .341 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 15 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, ten walks, four stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .362 OBP, .310 SLG, and .673 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in eight games going 9-for-36 (.250) with one home run, six RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, 11 strikeouts, .250 OBP, .333 SLG, and .583 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) has played in six games going 5-for-21 (.238) with three doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, four runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .304 OBP, .381 SLG, and .685 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) has played in four games going 0-for-14 (.000) with one RBI, three walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and .167 OBP.

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, six earned runs, one walk, and struck nine out over ten innings.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck eight out over eight innings.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 5.73 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11 innings.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 8.49 ERA, and 1.97 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 11.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (12-9) visits Glendale (9-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-12) visits Salt River (9-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-9-1) visits Mesa (12-9) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Surprise) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, five RBIs, and two runs.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:9-7)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 13-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-4

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and one sacrifice.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-7 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-7 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, one intentional walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 7-3 in 19 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tomo Otosaka (Yokohama) will play in the league beginning November 9th: NPB On Reddit Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Lara beat La Guaira 2-0

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-7)

Caracas beat Zulia 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

Margarita beat Caribes 4-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caribes beat Margarita 3-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Quintana Roo-Aragua) is leaving the LVBP to pitch for Estrellas in the LIDOM: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Zulia (11-11) visits Lara (10-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (4-10-4) visits Margarita-Aragua (7-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (7-8-2) visits Magallanes (5-11-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (5-6-3) visits Boston (13-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-2 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-2)

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (11-6) visits Escogido (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-8) visits Azucareros (7-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (6-11) visits Cibao (10-7) @ 5:00 PM AST


U-23 World Cup (November, 22, 2017):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) does not rule out being a manager in the majors and Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) is listed on the roster: Primera Hora

The roles reversed with Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) and Jose Oquendo (St. Louis third base coach-Puerto Rico coach) with Puerto Rican U-23 team: El Vocero


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) will be doing double-duty today as the Puerto Rican Draft takes place and he is to be introduced as Boston's new manager: Primera Hora


Nippon Professional Baseball (March 30, 2018):

Notes:
Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) was named Yokohama's minor league pitching coach: Yakyubaka

Friday, December 19, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-14: Roberto Canache Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Nick Greenwood Pitches Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win; Amaury Cazana Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run



Venezuelan League

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat Caribes 9-2
El Universal Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Lara 9-1
El Universal Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Margarita 9-1
El Universal Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 3-1
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) will begin throwing breaking pitches on Friday: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (32-24) visits Aragua (30-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (25-32) visits Caribes (35-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (28-28) visits Lara (27-31) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (27-29) visits Margarita (20-35) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Danny Richar (Kansas City-AA) has signed on to play for Aguascalientes (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Armando Galarraga (Brother Elephants) has signed on to pitch for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (16-8) visits Hermosillo (11-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (15-9) visits Mochis (12-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-16) visits Culiacan (15-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (9-15) visits Mazatlan (10-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and threw out one of two base runners.

Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-1)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Cibao beat Escogido 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2 in 11 innings

Notes:
Alberto Rosario (MiLB signing-Estrellas) is currently nursing a pulled right thigh and may not return until the playoffs: LigaDom

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (28-19) visits Escogido (14-33) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (19-28) visits Estrellas (30-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (22-25) visits Cibao (28-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:8-4)

Rivas beat Boer 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 7-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (19-14) visits Rivas (19-15) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (18-16) visits San Fernando (12-23) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Canberra beat Brisbane 11-4 in 13 innings
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Adelaide beat Sydney 6-2
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (11-14) visits Melbourne (9-16) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AET
Canberra (13-12) visits Brisbane (14-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Sydney (12-14) visits Adelaide (17-9) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (20-10) visits Santurce (13-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (10-19) visits Carolina (15-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) singled and drove in one run as Cartagena beat Monteria 6-2: LCBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (12-13) visits Barranquilla (16-10)
Monteria (10-17) visits Cartagena (14-12)


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Coatza 7-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one hit by pitch.

Xalapa beat Paso de Ovejas 6-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
La Cuenca (8-7) visits Acayucan (8-6)
Chiapas (11-3) visits Coatza (3-10-2)
Paso de Ovejas (5-9-1) visits Santa Rosa (8-6)
Xalapa (7-8) visits San Andres (6-7-1)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Urraca 2-0

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Herrera 6-5
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Metro (2-1) visits Herrera (0-4) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (1-2) visits Cocle (4-0) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin is trying to keep Seung-Hwan Oh for another season in Japan.  Hiroshima will not post Kenta Maeda this offseason as both sides negotiate a contract for 2015.  Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) would like to continue his pitching career: Yakyubaka

Hanshin has requested to speak directly to Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-13: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margatita) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, and one hit by pitch.

Margarita beat Caribes 5-2 in game one of doubleheader

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and assisted in one double play.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 12-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:28-14)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 13-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (23-27) visits Lara (24-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-19) visits Magallanes (26-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (25-23) visits Margarita (20-30) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (25-24) visits Caracas (24-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hits, one earned run, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting eighth.  1-for-1 with one sacrifice.

Caracas and Margarita tied 9-9 after 11 innings

Notes:
St. Louis selected Jesus Ustariz from Detroit in the 2013 Rule 5 draft.  He has played 22 games going 29-for-74 (.392) with ten doubles, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 48 total bases, 16 runs, eight walks, three hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one stolen base, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .465 OBP, and .649 SLG in Parallel League play.

Thursday's Games:
Tiburones (18-26) visits Magallanes (27-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (26-17) visits Caribes (21-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (20-24) visits Aragua (20-24) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (19-26) visits Detroit (24-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (17-23) visits Tampa Bay (21-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (29-14) visits Lara (30-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (20-24) visits Caracas (30-9)  11:00 AM VST
Seattle (17-26) visits Navegantes (11-32) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-3 at the plate.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Guasave released C.J. Fick (former St. Louis): LMP Official Site

Guasave released Joe Mather (former St. Louis) on December 1st: LMP Official Site

Yucatan (Triple-A Mexican League) sent Angel Berroa and Yadel Marti to Puebla for Jose Castillo and Sergio Perez: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (10-7) visits Hermosillo (11-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-11) visits Guasave (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-9) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-13) visits Mexicali (11-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double,  three RBIs, one run, one walk, and committed two errors.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 16-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out.

Xalapa beat Oluta 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cordoba beat San Andres 6-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Tuxpan (24-13-4) visits Acayucan (27-15)
Veracruz (8-33-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Cordoba (19-25-1) visits San Andres (25-14-1)
Oluta (18-19-3) visits Xalapa (18-20-1)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (5).  (g/f:1-1)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:4-6)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estellas) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

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

Escogido beat Estrellas 4-3 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-1)

Licey beat Cibao 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed Angel Castro, who spent last season pitching in the Los Angeles farm system.  He has made eight starts posting a 4-3 record, 1.29 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP this season with Aguilas.  Castro has allowed 41 hits, 11 runs (seven earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 48.2 innings.

Thursday's Games:
Licey (24-17) visits Aguilas (25-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (15-25) visits Escogido (26-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (18-23) visits Estrellas (14-27) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one double.

Rivas beat Boer 5-0
La Prensa Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (18-13) visits Rivas (19-11) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (12-19) visits Granada (13-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (7-11) visits Sydney (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AET
Melbourne (9-9) visits Brisbane (6-12) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Canberra (12-7) visits Perth (12-7) @ 7:30 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the third in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ponce beat Caguas 4-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (14-14) visits Mayaguez (15-13) @ 6:00 PM AST
Ponce (14-13) visits Santurce (12-15) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one sac fly, and one hit by pitch.

Donovan Solano (former Memsmphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.   3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-3


Japan League

Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) received minor league offer from Toronto and another team: Yakyubaka

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-13: Breyvic Valera Named LVBP 2013 All-Star; Jonathan Rodriguez Singles & Hits A Two-Run Home Run; Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Homer Run

Breyvic Valera - LVBP 2013 All-Star


Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 43 games going 41-for-148 (.277) with five doubles, five triples, eight RBIs, 56 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, five stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .325 OBP, .378 SLG, and .704 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 16 games going 0-for-19 (.000) with two RBIs, two runs, four walks, two strikeouts, and .174 OBP.

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk over 1.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, eight walks, and struck nine out over 13.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.07 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, one hold, and two saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), three home runs, six walks, and struck 13 out over 14 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) has played in 22 games going 24-for-77 (.312) with five doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, 12 runs, eight walks, 12 strikeouts, .404 OBP, .416 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 37 games going 43-for-140 (.307) with 12 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 68 total bases, 29 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .393 OBP, .486 SLG, and .878 OPS.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has played in nine games going 11-for-36 (.306) with one double, one triple, two home runs, six RBIs, 20 total bases, nine runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .366 OBP, .556 SLG, and .921 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 17 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, six runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .276 OBP, .382 SLG, and .658 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) has played in 30 games going 28-for-122 (.230) with four doubles, seven home runs, 18 RBIs, 53 total bases, 14 runs, two walks, 41 strikeouts, .254 OBP, .434 SLG, and .688 OPS.

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and no runs over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 5-0 record, 2.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 18.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made eight starts posting a 1-3 record, 4.93 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed 34 hits, 22 runs (21 earned), four home runs, 28 walks, hit four batters, and struck 30 out over 38.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.88 ERA, 2.16 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 15 hits, 11 earned runs, three walks, and struck five out over 8.1 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Venezuelan League All-Star Game features Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes), Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes), Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara), Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua), and Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita).


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 22 games going 21-for-77 (.273) with four doubles, seven home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 16 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, .436 OBP, .597 SLG, and 1.033 OPS.
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in 42 games going 35-for-138 (.254) with six doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 58 total bases, 27 runs, 23 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .364 OBP, .420 SLG, and .784 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 18 games going 14-for-56 (.250) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, four walks, 14 strikeouts, .317 OBP, .304 SLG, and .621 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 32 games going 25-for-113 (.221) with five doubles, seven home runs, 15 RBIs, 51 total bases, 14 runs, 14 walks, 33 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .451 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in six games going 2-for-14 (.143) with two total bases, two runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .294 OBP, .143 SLG, and .437 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck on out over one inning.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) has made ten appearances (two starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.34 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 18 out over 18.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made six appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.62 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, 14 runs (13 earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (5-4) visits Hermosillo (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MST - Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is scheduled to start
Mochis (4-5) visits Culiacan (4-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-6) visits Navojoa (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (4-5) visits Guasave (6-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) has played in 18 games going 20-for-60 (.333) with five doubles, four home runs, 17 RBIs, 15 runs, nine walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 16 strikeouts, .423 OBA, .617 SLG, and 1.040 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 26 games going 26-for-85 (.306) with one double, ten RBIs, 11 runs, ten walks, two hit by pitches, nine strikeouts, .392 OBA, .318 SLG, and .710 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out over one inning.

Tuesday's Games:
Acayucan (21-14) visits Coatza (19-15-1)
Xalapa (13-17-1) visits Cordoba (16-20-1)
San Andres (21-11) visits Oluta (15-15-2)
Tuxpan (20-12-2) visits Veracruz (7-28-1)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck four out.  (g/f:2-2)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.

Estrellas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) and Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) each received votes for Dominican League Player and Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (22-14) visits Cibao (17-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (12-22) visits Licey (21-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (20-14) visits Estrellas (13-22) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Elmer Reyes (Atlanta) will join the Rivas starting lineup tonight: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (12-15) visits Rivas (16-9) @ 6:00 PM CST
Boer (14-10) visits Chinandega (8-16) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one sacrifice.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Springfield-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Carolina 7-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ponce released Jose Ruiz (Southern Maryland), Fray Martinez (Rockland), and Ryan Fraser (New York-N) and hope Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) and Fernando Cabrera (Anaheim) will join the team this week: Primera Hora

Santurce activated Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) and Yadel Rivera (Milwaukee): Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (10-12) visits Mayaguez (12-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce(9-12) leads Ponce (11-10) 1-0, completion of 12/3/13 game


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Cartagena  and Sincelejo tied 7-7

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 12-9

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (12-5) visits Cartagena (14-2-1)
Sincelejo (4-11-1) visits Barranquilla (2-14)


Japan League

Baltimore is interested in Tomo Ohka (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-13: Jorge Rondon Pitches One & Two-Thirds Hitless/Scoreless & Keeps Bases Loaded On Entry; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Two Over Two Scorless Innings; Carlos Torres Singles, Walks, & Steals One Base

Jorge Rondon (Middle) - Tigres de Aragua


Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one fielding error.

Zulia beat La Guaira 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the third as a pinch hitter and took over in center field, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat Margarita 15-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  He allowed 1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Aragua beat Lara 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Keone Kela (Texas) joined Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (17-19) visits La Guaira (17-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (18-20) visits Magallanes (21-16) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (17-18) visits Lara (14-21) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (17-19) visits Caribes (24-13) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base.

Margarita beat Cardenales 4-1

Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Tiburones beat Tampa Bay 8-0

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:67-37)(g/f:8-3)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 15-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-0) visits Guasave (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.

San Andres beat Coatza 6-3
LIV Officiao Site Post Game

Acayucan @ Cordoba was postponed due to rain: LIV Official Site Announcement

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (15-12) visits Cordoba (12-15-1)
Veracruz (6-22-1) visits Oluta (12-12-1)
Coatza (15-13) visits San Andres (17-7)
Tuxpan (16-8-2) visits Xalapa (10-14-1)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beat Aguilas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the fifth as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting second.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Cibao beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Hudson (Chicago-A free agent) has signed on to play with Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (14-14) visits Escogido (18-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (10-18) visits Aguilas (15-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (17-11) visits Azucareros (9-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-4 with one run.

Boer beat Rivas 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-1 at the plate.

Granada and Chinandega tied 2-2, suspended in second inning

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (14-6) visits Boer (10-8) @ 2:00 PM CST
Chinandega (6-12) visits Granada (8-12) @ 4:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.  (p-s:85-46)(g/f:2-6)

Canberra beat Brisbane 8-7 in game two of doubleheader

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the blown save (1).  (p-s:12-7)(ir-s:3-2)

Perth beat Melbourne 4-2

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (3-7) visits Canberra (8-2) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-7) visits Perth (6-4) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-3)

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was ejected in the fourth.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (7).

Mayaguez beat Caguas 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 7-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (9-6) visits Carolina (9-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (7-9) visits Caguas (8-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) attended a tryout in October with MLB scouts and Baltimore may have interest in him: Yakyubaka

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-13: Stephen Piscotty Triples & Drives In Three Runs; Lee Stoppelman Strikes Out Three Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Jermaine Curtis Singles, Walks, & Scores One Run

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one triple, three two-out RBIs, and one hit by pitch.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:18-9)

Salt River beat Peoria 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the hold (1).

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Margarita 13-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ted Lilly (Los Angeles free agent-Magallanes) is set to start Sunday: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (11-15) visits La Guaira (11-14) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (12-12) visits Lara (8-16) 2:00 PM VST
Caracas (12-13) visits Magallanes (16-10) @ 5:30M PM VST
Zulia (13-14) visits Caribes (19-8) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 14-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Guasave 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, seven earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 12-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (10-15) visits Navojoa (10-14) @ 1:00 PM MST
Mochis (12-12-1) visits Guasave (14-11) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (12-11-1) visits Hermosillo (17-7) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mexicali (11-14) visits Culiacan (11-13) @ 6:00 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop, moved to second base, and moved to right field, while batting second.  0-for-5 with one walk.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 8-0

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (11-6) visits Veracruz (2-15)
Tuxpan (9-5-1) visits Coatza (9-6)
Cordoba (6-10-1) visits Oluta (6-8-1)
Xalapa (8-8-1) visits San Andres (10-3)


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh as a pinch runner and took over in center field.

Cibao beat Licey 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-2)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sean Halton (Milwaukee) has joined Licey: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (11-6) visits Licey (14-5) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-13) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (11-7) visits Azucareros (4-14) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one sacrifice and two walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the eight as a pinch hitter.  1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).

Chinandega beat Boer 8-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Rivas (6-4) visits Chinandega (2-7) @ 1:00 PM CST
Boer (5-4) visits Granada (7-5) @ 11:00 AM CST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, and struck five out.  (p-s:80-59)(g/f:8-2)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:1-2)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-2

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:0-1)

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

Mayaguez beat Santurce 5-3 in 11 Innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-3)

Caguas beat Ponce 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (3-3) visits Mayaguez (2-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:15 PM AST
Carolina (3-0) visits Ponce (1-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Monteria 8-7

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-3

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 7-2
El Herlado Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-1) visits Barranquilla (1-0)
Cartagena (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1)


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Tomo Ohka (former Memphis-Toyama) wants another shot at the majors: Yakyubaka