Friday, December 30, 2011

Cardinals Winter League 12-30-11

Mexican Pacific League

Wednesday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  He was hit by a pitch in only at bat before leaving game.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Mochis) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck seven out. (p-s:104-67)(g/f:6-3)

Mochis beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:7-6)

Navojoa beat Obregon 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (5). (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-2)

Mochis beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-5 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (p-s:55-36)(g/f:1-0)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-1)

Navojoa beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (19-13) visits Mochis (13-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-22) visits Hermosillo (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-17) visits Guasave (21-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (14-18) visits Obregon (17-15) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Wednesday's Results:

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run. (p-s:4-3)

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:3-4)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (3). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 1-0

Thursday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk and struck one out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:7-2)

Senger Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit two batters. (ir-s:3-2)
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-1)(i-rs:1-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-1)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Melvin Mora (Magallanes) decided to retire from baseball: Lider

Rosman Garcia (Monterrey/Mexican League-Aragua) died in an accident: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (Pirates-Aragua) is dealing with hamstring discomfort: Aragua Official Site

Friday's Games:
Margarita (24-38) visits Caracas (28-34) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (32-28) visits Aragua (30-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM VST
Lara (31-31) visits Caribes (32-30) @ 4:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Wednesday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-0)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), hit one batter, and struck three out. (g/f:3-6)

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-4

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:3-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Licey beat Cibao 6-4 in 13 innings

Thursday's Results:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one throwing error.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (ir-s:2-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck five out. (g/f:6-2)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)

Aguilas beat Licey 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

Wednesday's Results:
Granada beat Boer 5-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Chinandega beat Leon 9-7

Thursday's Results:
Boer beat Leon 5-1, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and earned the win (4-0): LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Chinandega 14-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (27-16) visits Leon (16-26)
Chinandega (20-22) visits Granada (22-21)


Puerto Rican League

Wednesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and two runs.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 11-6
Primera Hora Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Ponce 2-1 in 11 innings

Thursday's Results:

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Ponce beat Carolina 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Ponce beat Carolina 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, and two walks.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Sam Juan is making a case to return to play next winter: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Caguas (22-17) visits Ponce (20-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (19-20) visits Carolina (17-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-0

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-11

Mexican Pacific League

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Notes:
Brad Snyder (Cubs) has signed on to play with Guasave: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (19-11) visits Mochis (11-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-20) visits Hermosillo (17-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexcali (14-16) visits Guasave (20-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (12-18) visits Obregon (17-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Lara beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Melvin Mora (Magallanes) may announce his retirement in the next couple days: Lider

Rocks were thrown at the Zulia team bus and broke windows: Lider

Softbank (Japan League) is showing interest in Renyel Pinto (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (29-30) visits Caracas (28-32) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (36-25) visits Margarita (23-37) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (32-27) visits Magallanes (31-30) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and moved to third base, batting eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Licey 9-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:3-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Aguilas beat Cibao 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
MVP, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year were handed out by the Dominican League: Listin Diario

The Diamondbacks signed Alexander Carreros (Aguilas): Baseball America

The Athletics are interested in Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler: SF Gate

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


Panama League

Chris Swauger (Springfield-Cocle) continues his blog updates at MLB Reports with My Offseason, Part One


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Granada 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Leon beat Chinandega 11-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (26-15) visits Granada (20-21)
Leon (16-24) visits Chinandega (19-21)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Caguas beat Ponce 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 9-1

Notes:
A total of 17 fines and penalties have been imposed on players in the league: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (17-20) visits Caguas (22-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-20) visits Ponce (18-18) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 7-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-5 in game one of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-3 with one triple, one home run, five RBIs, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-3 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 4-3

Notes:
Tuesday's contest between Barranquilla and Monteria was postponed due to damage to the electrical towers: El Heraldo

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) discusses his Christmas week at The Cardinal Nation.

Wednesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-8) visits Monteria
Barranquilla visits Cartagena


Japan League

Wladimir Balentien (Magallanes-LVBP) has decided to return for another year with Yakult: Yakyubaka

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-11

Mexican Pacific League

Wednesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:3-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Guasave beat Obregon 9-4

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 6-5 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Mochis) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out. (p-s:88-52)(g/f:5-4)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (4). (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-1)

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-4
Hermosillo Official Site Post Game (photo of Hamilton included)

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 4-2

Thursday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and threw two runners out.

Obregon beat Guasave 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kip Wells (former St. Louis-Mazatlan) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one run.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 7-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck two out.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Obregon 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Navojoa 4-2 in 10 innings

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Guasave 2-1 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (15). (p-s:4-3)

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Noavojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Guasave beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:43-24)(g/f:3-0)

Mazatlan beat Mochis 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI.

Obregon beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  2-for-6 with four walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-3 in 19 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The St. Louis Cardinals signed R.J. Swindle to a minor league deal.  He made three appearances with Guasave in the LMP posting a 0-2 record, 6.43 ERA, and 1.86 WHIP. Swindle allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over seven innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League

Wednesday's Games:

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, six earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-6). (p-s:45-24)(g/f:2-3)

Caracas beat Caribes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter.

La Guaira beat Margarita 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one outfield assist.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (6-2). (ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and one outfield assist.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (3-1). (g/f:0-2)

Zulia beat Lara 9-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out. (p-s:22-12)(g/f:1-1)

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:7-4)

Caribes beat Caracas 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game in right field.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base.
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-3)

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Margarita beat Magallanes 12-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck eight out. (g/f:5-5)

Caribes beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Adalberto Mendez (Marlins) has signed on to pitch for Lara after Azucareros was eliminated from the Dominican League postseason: Lara Official Site

Yorvit Torrealba (Rangers) was suspended 66 games for shoving an umpire: Beisbol Venezolano

Jorge Vasquez (Edmonton-North American League) signed on to pitch for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) was removed from the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Endy Chavez (Orioles) and Melvin Mora (Diamondbacks) have joined Magallanes: Lider

Alex Valdez (Red Sox) has signed on to play for Caracas after Estrellas was eliminated from the Dominican League postseason: Lider

Julio Franco was fired as Caribes manager: Lider

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) will have to earn and keep his spot on the Aragua roster: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (29-29) visits Lara (29-31) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (31-29) visits La Guaira (35-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (32-26) visits Caribes (31-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League

Wednesday's Games:

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one missed catch error.
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Licey 4-3 in 10 innings

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (4-4). (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Aguilas 4-2

Rainel Rosario (Palm Beach-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:3-1)

Eugenio Velez (MiLB signing-Estrellas) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-2

Thursday's Game:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and one walk.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-3

Notes:
Joaquin Andujar (former St. Louis-Cibao/Licey) is among many candidates up for the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Dominican League Official Site

The Dominican Prospect League released a preview of a documentary on the league: DPL Official Site

Voting is underway for players to participate in the Dominican Prospect League All-Star game: DPL Official Site

Listin Diario breaks down each one of the four teams heading into the Round Robin: Licey, Escogido, Aguilas, and Cibao.

The Louisville Slugger Tournament will be hosted by the Dominican Prospect League from January 16-20th: DPL Official Site

Victor Marte (Memphis) will share the closer role for Licey during the Round Robin: Cibao Official Site

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) and Rafael Furcal (St. Louis-Escogido) will be honored by the Caribean Series: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (26-24) visits Licey (26-24) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (25-26) visits Aguilas (30-20) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Wednesday's Results:
Boer beat Leon 9-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Chinandega beat Granada 15-4, Vicente Padilla (Chinandega) started and pitched six innings allowing four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  Ricky Martinez (Batavia-Chinandega) gave up three runs including a two-run homer: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:
Boer beat Leon 7-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granada beat Chinandega 8-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Leon beat Chinandega 2-1 in 14 innings: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (20-20) visits Boer (25-15)
Chinandega (19-20) visits Leon (15-24)


Puerto Rican League

Wednesday's Games:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one stolen base.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-0

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk  and one hit by pitch.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Ponce 2-0

Thursday's Games:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
John  Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ponce beat Carolina 4-3 in 14 innings

Friday's Games:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and moved to third base and catcher, batting third.  0-for-4 with one run, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  4-for-6 with one triple, one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Ponce (18-17) visits Caguas (21-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (15-20) visits Mayaguez (17-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Cartagena beat Monteria 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-4


Thursday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Monteria beat Cartagena 17-7

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 7-2


Friday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 8-6


Cuban League

Legendary pitcher Norge Luis Vera was in a serious accident in Cuba but is improving: El Nuevo Herald


Japan League

Hiroshima assigned #70 to Nick Stavinoha: Yakyubaka

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-11

Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Guasave beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one double, three walks, one stolen base, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Mochis) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (p-s:81-45)(g/f:10-1)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out. (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cory Aldridge (Nexen/Korean League) has signed on to play for Culiacan as Ehren Wassermann (Long Island/Atlantic League) leaves: Culiacan Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Guasave (17-8) visits Obregon (14-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-17) visits Culiacan (16-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (10-15) visits Hermosillo (13-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (10-15) visits Mexicali (12-13) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Monday's Results:

Jean Mijares (Rule 5 Selection-Aragua) 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:2-0)

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:4-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 5-4

Tuesday's Games:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run for the hold (6). (g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Aragua 5-4

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (p-s:22-13)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (3-1). (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 5-3

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and assisted in two double plays.
Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (4-0). (ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 2-1

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) was added to the active roster for Aragua and Senger Peralta (former Johnson City) was re-added to the Margarita: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caracas (27-30) visits Caribes (28-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (29-27) visits Zulia (29-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (22-36) visits La Guaira (34-23) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship

Monday's Results:

Fermin Montanez (GCL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Domnit Bolivar (former Springfield-Aragua) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck five out. (g/f:7-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 6-4
Lider Post Game (Great photo of Domnit Bolivar included)
La Guaira Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Domnit Bolivar (former Springfield-Aragua) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Aragua) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Dail Villanueva (GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:4-2)

La Guaira beat Aragua 8-2
Lider Post Game
La Guaira Official Site Post Game

La Guaira wins the Venezuelan Parallel League Championship two games to one over Aragua.


Dominican League

Monday's Results:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Cibao beat Licey 4-2

Tuesday's Results:

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Aguilas beat Licey 6-1
Listin Dairio Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escigodo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-1 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 8-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Fausto Carmona (Indians-Aguilas) and Ubaldo Jimenez (Indians-Licey) make their debuts Wednesday night: Aguilas Official Site

The league will hold a player draft for the Round Robin tournament on Thursday: Aguilas Official Site

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey/Escogido) was selected as Escogido Player of the Week: Escogido Official Site

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena/Colombian League) has signed on to play for Licey: Cibao Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (23-26) visits Licey (26-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (23-26) visits Aguilas (30-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (25-24) visits Estrellas (20-29) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Boer beat Leon 3-0: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Chinandega beat Granada 15-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (23-15) visits Leon (14-22)
Chinandega (18-18) visits Granada (19-19)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Ponce 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, and one intentional walk.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Jumpei Ono, Shoki Kasahara, Takanabu Tsujuichi, and Hideki Asai have all left the Puerto Rican League: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (16-17) visits Caguas (19-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (13-18) visits Ponce (16-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double and two walks.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-4
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) had his fourth journal post published at The Cardinal Nation: Link

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (6-7) visits Cartagena (6-11) for a doubleheader
Sincelejo (9-8) visits Barranquilla (11-6)

Monday, December 19, 2011

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-11

Mexican Pacific League

Saturday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Mochis 8-1

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the blown save (3). (p-s:16-8)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Kip Wells (former St. Louis-Mazatlan) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), two walks, one missed catch error, and struck six out. (p-s:82-52)(g/f:7-1)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 6-3

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 7-4

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out. (p-s:90-55)(g/f:3-5)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-0)

Mexicali beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with two home runs, three two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, five RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and hit one batter. (p-s:11-6)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League

Saturday's Games:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two walks.
Brian Barton (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.
Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the first and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:3-4)(ir-s:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:4-1)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Lara beat Aragua 15-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the hold (5). (p-s:12-8)(g/f:0-1)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:7-5)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0). (g/f:0-4)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and scored one run.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one run.

Aragua beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Aragua (29-26) visits Caracas (25-30) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Domnit Bolivar (former Springfield-Aragua) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Aragua) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out. (g/f:5-3)

Aragua beat La Guaira 6-5
Aragua Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
La Guaira (0-1) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 11:00 AM VST


Dominican League

Saturday's Games:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double and three two-out RBIs.

Escogido beat Cibao 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 and two throwing errors.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:2-0)
Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the 11th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Aguilas 2-1 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:9-5)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)

Licey beat Aguilas 6-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Mariners signed 17-year old right-handed hitting shortstop Angel Yente: DPL Official Site

Monday's Game:
Licey (26-21) visits Cibao (21-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Panama League

Cardinals released Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Azuero): Baseball America


Nicaraguan League

Saturday's Games:
Granada beat Leon 7-4: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat Chinandega 7-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada beat Leon 1-0: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Chinandega beat Boer 10-7: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League

Saturday's Games:

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one RBI and one walk.

Ponce beat Caguas 4-2

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, two walks, and assisted in three double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two walks and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-7
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Games:

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League

Saturday's Results:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-6 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-6 with one home run, three RBIs, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 8-7

Sunday's Games:

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 16-6
El Heraldo Post Game

No Games Scheduled Monday


Japan League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Dominican League) resigned with Orix for next season: Yakyubaka

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-11

Mexican Pacific League

Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run for the hold (14). (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (10-12) visits Mochis (10-12) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (13-9) visits Mazatlan (6-16) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (11-11) visits Guasave (15-7) @ 7:00 PM MT
Culiacan (14-8) visits Navojoa (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Zulia beat Aragua 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caracas signed Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Calgary/North American League) for the winter: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (23-30) visits Margarita (22-33) @ 2:30 PM VST
Caribes (28-25) visits Magallanes (27-26) @ 4:30 PM VST
Zulia (27-23) visits La Guaira (32-22) @ 5:00 PM VST
Lara (25-28) visits Aragua (28-25) @ 5:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jhohan Acevedo (DSL-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Caracas beat Boston 3-1

Fermin Montanez (GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (5-1).

La Guaira beat Seattle 5-3

Ted Obregon (Palm Beach-Caribes) Started in left field and moved to shortstop, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one error.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Roberto Espinoza (Quad Cities-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and one error.

Dail Villanueva (GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck two out. (g/f:3-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 7-4

Frederick Parejo (former Quad Cities-Margarita) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with two RBIs and one walk.
Silfredo Garcia (DSL-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Navegantes 6-1

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1). (g/f:1-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck seven out. (g/f:7-2)
Julio Manon (former Johnson City-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Escogido beat Aguilas 7-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Cibao beat Azucareros 8-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Estrellas beat Licey 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Major league scouts came out to scout Ranfi Gomez, Luis Mieses, Elias Arias, Anderson Rodriguez, Luis Payano, and Argenis Margot: Listin Diario

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (20-25) visits Escogido (22-24) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (19-27) visits Aguilas (29-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (24-21) visits Azucareros (23-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Leon beat Granada 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer beat Chinandega 13-5: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Granada (17-18) visits Leon (14-19)
Chinandega (16-17) visits Boer (21-14)


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two runs.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Ponce 13-7

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (18-11) visits Ponce (15-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-17) visits Carolina (12-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 6-4
El Heraldo Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Sincelejo (8-6) visits Monteria (3-7) for a doubleheader
Cartagena (6-8) visits Barranquilla (9-5)


Japan League

Yakult excepted the major league bid on outfielder Norichika Aoki: Japan Ball