Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-14: Kender Villegas Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On For The Save; Ronneird Garcia Singles & Drives In One Run; Carlos Martinez & Miguel Socolovich Items

Alberto Castillo - Caneros de los Mochis

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 29 games going 36-for-106 (.340) with seven hits, one triple, 18 RBIs, 45 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .393 OBP, .425 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 47 games going 59-for-185 (.319) with 16 doubles, one triple, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 86 total bases, 28 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .376 OBP, .465 SLG, and .840 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 48-for-151 (.318) with 11 doubles, two triples, one home run, 21 RBIs, 66 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 23 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .390 OBP, .437 SLG, and .827 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in nine games going 11-for-38 (.289) with three doubles, five RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .357 OBP, .368 SLG, and .726 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 40 games going 41-for-154 (.266) with five doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, 55 total bases, 24 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 35 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .357 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 36-for-148 (.243) with three doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 54 total bases, 16 runs, seven walks, 33 strikeouts, .290 OBP, .365 SLG, and .655 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.36 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, seven holds, and six saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 31 out over 24.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 18 innings
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 4.32 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.82 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 22 hits, 11 earned runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 17 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.14 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and three walks over 2.1 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over three innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 14.40 ERA, and2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent) has started training to join Aragua: Lider

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) plans to return on Wednesday: El Emergente

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) will miss a short amount of time with back discomfort: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (29-18) visits La Guaira (21-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-30) visits Aragua (25-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-17) visits Magallanes (22-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-2

Tuesday's Games - Regular Season Finale:
Aragua (23-18) visits Caribes (14-27) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (24-18) visits Margarita (18-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (18-25) visits Tamapa Bay (16-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (21-21) visits Caimanes (28-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (28-13) visits Caracas (25-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (17-24) visits Cardenales (23-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (26-15) visits Navegantes (7-35) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) was named Pitcher of the Week: LMP Official Site

Von Hayes (former Alexandria MGR) was named manager for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Culiacan (8-7) visits Jalisco (8-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (9-6) visits Mochis (9-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (7-9) visits Hermosillo (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-10) visits Obregon (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) received consideration for Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Chicago-N signed 16-year old Dominican outfielder Yovanny Cuevas: IPL Official Site

Josh Lueke (Tampa Bay free agent) has signed on to pitch for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

LIDOM is considering legal action against Asian professional teams for signing players and pulling them from winter play: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (24-15) visits Azucaeros (19-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (24-15) visits Escogido (11-28) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (16-23) visits Cibao (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 11 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with two doubles, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .327 OBA, .367 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 24-for-84 (.286) with five doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .406 OBA, .381 SLG, and .787 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in 16 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 19 strikeouts, .348 OBA, .362 SLG, and .710 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 20 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with three doubles, one  home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 15 strikeouts, .316 OBA, .333 SLG, and .649 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, four runs (two earned), 13 walks, and struck ten out over 20 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and stuck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (14-10) visits Chinandega (14-11) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (14-11) visits San Fernando (8-18) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Chin-Hui Tsao (Kansas City free agent) has been suspended from pitching for Adelaide due to past crimes in China: Focus Taiwan


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) is expected to join Mayaguez in a couple weeks: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-San Juan) swapped teams: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (10-14) visits Carolina (11-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (15-10) visits San Juan (7-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 12-for-51 (.235) with five doubles, four RBIs, five runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, ,304 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 3-for-34 (.125) with four RBIs, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .222 OBP, and .125 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record with 0.00 ERA and one save.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 8.1 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over four innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 7.36 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (8-15) visits Sincelejo (11-11)
Cartagena (12-10) visits Barranquilla (14-9)


Veracruz League

Tuesday's Games:
La Cuenca (2-4) visits Paso de Vejas (3-2-1)
Acayuvan (3-3) visits San Andres (3-2-1)
Chiapas (4-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-2)
Xalapa (2-4) visits Coatza (1-3-2)


Caribbean Series (February 2015)

Notes:
Cuba is waiting for OFAC to make a decision on whether they can play in Puerto Rico: LMP Official Site


Florida

Notes:
Wil Pujols (former Johnson City) is currently working out on Florida as a pitcher: Wil Pujols YouTube Page

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-14-14: Wilfrido Pujols Steals One Base

Wilfrido Pujols - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League Playoffs

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Palm Desert beat British Columbia 5-3

Friday's Games:
Cochella Valley (5-9-1) visits Bay Area (10-4-1)
Palm Desert (2-10-3) visits Oregon (10-5)
Midwest (8-6-1) visits Canada (8-6-1)
Washington (7-6-2) visits Palm Springs Chill (8-5-2)


Dominican Summer League

Seattle, who have shared a facility with Los Angeles, have finally opened their new home: Listin Diario


Venezuelan League

Alfredo Pedrique has resigned as Caribes manager: Lider


Dominican League

Manny Acta will remain generla manager of Licey: Licey Official Site


Puerto Rican League

Caguas has let manager Pedro Lopez go: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-13-14: Wilfrido Pujols & Dutch Deol Final Regular Season Stats; Hector Luna & Rainel Rosario Dealing With Injuries

Wilfrido Pujols - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League

Former Cardinals:
Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) has played in 11 games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, five total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, .267 OBP, and .192 SLG.
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) has played in ten games going 2-for-24 (.083) with two RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, two sac flies, one sacrifice, seven strikeouts, .111 OBP, and .143 SLG.

Notes:
The Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) Story: California Winter League

Thursday's Playoff Games:
Cochella Valley (5-9-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-9-1)
Palm Desert (2-10-3) visits British Columbia (5-8-2)


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) was excused from practice with tightness in his right elbow: Yakyubaka

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) is scheduled to join Ichi-gun camp on February 15th: Yakyubaka


Dominican League

Licey is offended by the lawsuit against them: Listin Diario

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Wilfrido Pujols (entering batting box) - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

British Columbia beat Cochella Valley 9-1

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  One run and one walk.

Palm Desert beat Palm Springs 9-1

Playoffs Begins On Thursday


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) hit a home run in a scrimmage: Yakyubaka

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult-Licey) threw live batting practice: Yakyubaka


Venezuelan League

Left-handed pitcher Sergio Jose Suarez Hernandez (Texas) has signed a contract with Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) has requested to be released by Magallanes: Lider

The LVBP is considering reformatting the round robin: Lider


Dominican League

A local sports writer is suing Licey over plagiarism: Listin Diario

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) dealt with injuries throughout the 2013-14 winter season: Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-10-14: Hector Luna Hits A Double & Homer In Batting Practice; Carlos Baerga Proud Of His Team

Hector Luna - Chunichi Dragons

California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started as designated hitter and batter ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Oregon beat Palm Desert 8-3

Monday's Games:
Midwest (8-4-1) visits Cochella Valley (4-8-1)
Washington (6-5-2) visits Oregon (9-4)
Palm Springs Power (5-7-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (7-4-2)


Caribbean Series

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was very proud of his team: El Nuevo Dia


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) hit a double and home run during practice, and would like to play third base this season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-14: Luis Garcia Singles; Danilo Sanchez Returning To Italy; Rainel Rosario Begins Rehab Assignment

Danilo Sanchez - Godo Knights (Italy)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Perth beat Canberra 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (0-1) visits Perth (1-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one error.

Palm Desert and British Columbia tied 7-7

Friday's Games:
Cochella Valley (3-7-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-5-1)
British Columbia (4-6-2) visits Palm Springs Chill (6-3-2)
Midwest (8-3) visits Oregon (7-4)
Bay Area (8-3-1) visits Washington (4-5-2)


Caribbean Series

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:28-15)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Hermosillo beat Licey 3-2

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) is the probable starter if Mayaguez goes for game seven: El Nuevo Diario

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) will return for another season with Godo Knights: Mister Baseball

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Magallanes (3-1) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hiroshima assigned Rainel Rosario (former Springfield) to San-gun to begin rehab: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-14: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Induces 17 Ground Outs & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Moises Rodriguez Talks About Scouting The Caribbean Series

Joel Pineiro - Indios de Mayaguez (on loan from Leones de Ponce)

California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Palm Springs beat Palm Desert 10-9

Wednesday's Games:
Palm Desert (1-8-1) visits Cochella Valley (2-7-1)
Oregon (6-3) visits Bay Area (7-2-1)
Canada (4-5-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (5-3-2)
Palm Springs Power (4-4-1) visits British Columbia (4-5-1)


Caribbean Series

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two unearned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:102-72)(g/f:17-2)

Villa Clara beat Mayaguez 2-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Angel Castro (St. Louis free agent signing-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:52-26)(g/f:5-1)
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:12-5)(g/f:1-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and allowed one stolen base.

Magallanes beat Licey 2-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ozzie Guillen would like to see Panama and Columbia added to the Caribbean Series: Lider

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) delivered toys to children in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Boston, Anaheim, and Arizona are interested in Cuban defector Raicel Iglesias: El Nuevo Herald

Moises Rodriguez (St. Louis Latin scout) talked about scouting the Caribbean Series and the eyes on the Cuban team: El Universal

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (3-0) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) is currently resting a sore left hip: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-14: Yadier Molina Visits Caribbean Series; Jolbert Cabrera Talks Latin American Series Win; Luis Montanez Drives In One Run

Jolbert Cabrera (far left) - Tigres de Cartagena

California Winter League

Former Cardinals:
Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) has played in seven games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) has played in seven games going 1-for-15 (.067) with two RBIs, one total base, two sac flies, five strikeouts, .059 OBP, and .067 SLG.

Monday's Game:
Palm Springs Chill (4-2-2) visits Oregon (5-3)
Cochella Valley (2-5-1) visits Midwest (5-3)
Washington (3-3-2) visits Palm Desert Coyotes (1-6-1)
Canada (4-3-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-4-1)


Latin American Series

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) talked about the championship win when he arrived home: El Heraldo


Caribbean Series

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one RBI.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Mayaguez 6-3
Lider Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) entered in the third as a pinch runner and took over at catcher, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Magallanes beat Villa Clara 8-5
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) visited the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuban players mostly sit in their rooms & are not permitted to talk with media: El Universal

Fans protested the presence of Cuba in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuba would like to have full rights to participate in the Caribbean Series as they do in the World Baseball Classic or other tournaments: El Nuveo Dia

Monday's Games:
Licey (0-1) visits Villa Clara (0-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Hermosillo (2-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Texas Winter League (February 4)

Draft results: Texas League Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-14: Ethan Cole Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Fernando Tatis Signs To Play In Triple-A Mexican League; Chad Huffman Introduced To Japanese Media

Ethan Cole - Canberra Cavalry

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:103-62)(g/f:6-3)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-2)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-3
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Canberra (1-1) visits Sydney (1-1) @ 4:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started and first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.

Palm Springs and Palm Desert tied 1-1

Saturday's Games:
British Columbia (2-5-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-3-1)
Palm Springs Chill (4-1-2) visits Midwest (4-3)
Bay Area (6-1-1) visits Washington (2-3-2)
Cochella Valley (2-4-1) visits Oregon (4-3)


Latin American Series

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 6-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Championship Game:
Cartagena (2-2) visits San Andres (3-0)


Caribbean Series

Notes:

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed on to play for Laguna: MiLB Official Site

Mayaguez got a late start in travel after the government delayed their take off: Primera Hora

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) and Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) received awards from the Puerto Rican press: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Notes:

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) spent the offseson strengthening and Chiba Lotte held a press conference to announce the signing of Chad Huffman (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

The sports media presented Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) with a cake for his birthday: Yakyubaka

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Ronald Ramirez - Tigres de Cartagena

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 18-11
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Canberra (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wednesday's Results:

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Bay Area beat Palm Desert 6-1

Thursday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Canada and British Columbia tied 3-3


Latin American Series

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

San Andres beat Urraca/Veraguas 9-3
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered in the third at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one error.

Rivas beat Cartagena 8-4
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Urraca/Veraguas (1-2) visits Rivas (1-2)
San Andres (3-0) visits Cartagena (1-2)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2014)

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven) and Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis) are included on the Hermosillo roster: LMP Official Site

San Juan may make a return in the Puerto Rican League next winter: Primera Hora

Luis Montanez (former Memphis) and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach) were added to the Mayaguez roster: El Nuevo Dia

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) visited Nicaragua to talk about Roberto Clemente, steroids, and his career: El Nuevo Diario

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Rakuten held a press conference to officially announce the signing of Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Hiroshima have signed Rainel Rosario to a four-year deal: Yakyubaka and Nikkan Sports

Rosario was released by Escogido (Dominican League) in May 2013: Escogido Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-14: Ronny Cedeno Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Brett Zawacki & Tyler Herron Each Pitch Scoreless Innings For The Save; Carlos Gonzalez Helps Coach Urraca To The Championship

Carlos Gonzalez (top row, sixth from right) - Indios de Urraca (Veraguas) pitching coach

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three earned runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) was tossed from Saturday's games for throwing punches during a brawl in the sixth inning: Lider

Sunday's Game:
Magallanes (3-0) visits Caribes (0-3) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-18)(g/f:4-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) could be headed to Yucatan (Triple-A Mexican League) camp: El Rey Twitter

Sunday's Game:
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Navojoa (2-2) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Sunday's Game:
Escogido (2-3) visits Licey (3-2) @ 5:05 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Canberra beat Brisbane 5-3

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (7).  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:1-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 2-0
Sydney Official Site Post Game


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with three walks and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  3-for-4 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:5-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-1)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Caguas (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Oakland signed right-handed pitcher Jean Ruiz out of the developmental league: El Universal


Panama League Championship

Urraca beat Cocle 3-2 to sweep the championship round (best of three) and represent Panama in the 2014 Latin American Series: Panama League Official Site


Cuban League

Matanzas took over the lead in the league after Villa Clara lost games: El Nuevo Herald


California Winter League

Thursday's Results:

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one error.

Canada beat Palm Desert 17-4

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Bay Area beat British Columbia 8-2

Friday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Midwest beat British Columbia 5-4

Saturday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one error.

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Palm Desert beat British Columbia 8-7

Sunday's Games:
British Columbia (0-3) visits Oregon (0-2)
Canada (2-1) visits Washington (0-1-1)
Bay Area (2-0-1) visits Palm Springs Power (1-1)
Palm Springs Chill (2-0-1) visits Midwest (2-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-14: Jolbert Cabrera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Randy Ruiz Singles & Knocks In One Run; Dutch Deol & Wilfrido Pujols Playing In California

Jolbert Cabrera - Tigres de Cartagena

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Caribes and Magallanes held a draft for reinforcements for the championship series: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Caribes (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks with the media in the postgame conference: Hermosillo Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Licey beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) met with press to talk about about Aguilas' season turned out, Alex Rodriguez (New York-A-Escogido), Masahiro Tanaka (New York-A), and other MLB items: Aguilas Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-3) visits Licey (3-0)  7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:0-2)

Sydney beat Melbourne 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (20-22) visits Brisbane (16-26) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (20-23) visits Sydney (22-21) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (21-22) visits Perth (29-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out for the blown save (2).  (g/f:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 8-5


Panama League

Tuesday's Results:

Alllen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 15-2

Wednesday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 11-1

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Urraca beat Herrera 8-7
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chriqui (2-10) visits Cocle  (11-2)
Herrera (5-8) visits Urraca (8-5)


California Winter League

Notes:
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City) is listed in the British Columbia roster and Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City) with Palm Desert: CWL Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Cochella Valley (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Oregon (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Palm Desert (0-0) visits Canada (0-0)
Bay Area (0-0) visits British Columbia (0-0)
Washington (0-0) visits Midwest (0-0)


Latin American Series (January 28, 2014)

Tuesday's Games:
Panama Champion visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Colombian Champion


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is expected to be in spring camp on time: Yakyubaka