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

Alfredo Despaigne - Alazanes de Granma

Caribbean Series:

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

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

Zulia beat Licey 4-3
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

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

Granma beat Mexicali 4-0
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Ronny Cedeno - Aguilas del Zulia

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

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


Caribbean Series:

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

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

Caguas beat Licey 10-2
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

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

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

Zulia beat Granma 8-3
Culiacan Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-17: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Carlos Martinez Confirms Pitching In WBC After Missing Out On LIDOM; Randy Ruiz Singles

Joel Pineiro - Criollos de Caguas

Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Adelaide (1-1) visits Brisbane (1-1) @ 1:00 PM AEST


Caribbean Series:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Yunior Paumier (Holguin-Granma) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.
William Saavedra (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Dennis Laza (Granma) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Carlos Benitez (Granma) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 and one passed ball.
Yoelkis Cespedes (Granma) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double.
Vladimir Garcia (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:88-56)(g/f:9-4)
Livan Moinelo (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:33-19)(g/f:3-0)
Miguel Lahera (Artemisa-Granma) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

Granma beat Caguas 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Zulia) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Zulia 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuba and Panama could return, full-time, for the 2018 Caribbean Series: Lider

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


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) said negotiations didn't work out for him to pitch for Cibaenas (Dominican League) but confirmed he will launch in the WBC: El Caribe