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

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