Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-12

Arizona Fall League


Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:73-42)(g/f:2-3)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:23-14)(g/f:2-0)

Surprise beat Mesa 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (4-13) visits Phoenix (6-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-8) visits Peoria (11-7) @ 12:30 PM MST
Surprise (10-7) visits Salt River (10-7) @ 6:35 PM MST - Kevin Siegrist (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise


Venezuelan League


Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) has played in five games going 1-for-2 (.500) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .500 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.500 OPS.
Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one walk, .250 OBP, and .250 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) has played in one game scoring one run.

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over six innings.
Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 5.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, and five walks over one inning.

Former Cardinals:
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in four games going 6-for-16 (.375) with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, 13 total bases, one walk, three runs, five strikeouts, .444 OBP, .813 SLG, and 1.257 OPS.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in six games going 4-for-11 (364) with one double, four RBIs, five total bases, two walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .455 SLG, and .883 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 14 games going 16-for-53 (.302) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, three walks, six runs, six strikeouts, .377 OBP, .396 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 14 games going 12-for-56 (214) with one double, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, two walks, seven runs, one stolen base, .254 OBP, .321 SLG, and .576 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in two games going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 2.50 ERA, and 1.61 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, ten walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 20.25 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, three earned runs, and two walks over 1.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-La Guaira/Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 20.25 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, three earned runs, and three walks over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Magallanes let Brandon Lee Sisk (Kansas City) go due to injury and poor performance: Lider

Orber Moreno (former Memphis) could join the Caracas active roster in the coming days: Beisbol Venezolano

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) was added to the St. Louis 40-man roster: STL Today

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (8-7) visits Zulia (10-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (7-8) visits Magallanes (8-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-9) visits La Guaira (4-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Current Cardinals:
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) has played in six games going 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, one walk, one run, four strikeouts, .192 OBP, .208 SLG, and .401 OPS.

Nick Addtion (Memphis-Mazatlan) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.68 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven runs (six earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 14.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 13 games going 13-for-44 (.295) with one double, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, seven walks, four runs, 13 strikeouts, .392 OBP, .432 SLG, and .824 OPS.
Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) has played in 14 games going 11-for-50 (220) with four doubles, six RBIs, 15 total bases, five walks, eight runs, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .322 OBP, .300 SLG, and .622 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 19.29 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Matt Padgett (Southern Maryland) is expected to join Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (7-7) visits Navojoa (4-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (8-6) visits Hermosillo (7-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-10) visits Mochis (7-7) @ 7:30 PM MST - Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Obregon (7-7) visits Culiacan (12-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League



Francisco Samuel (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:9-3)

Aguilas beat Escogido 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Ortiz (New York-A), Fautino De Los Santos (Oakland), and Ronny Paulino (Baltimore) are expected to join Licey this week: LIDOM Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) was named Player of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Hanshin (Japan League) is keeping an eye on Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido): Yakyubaka

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (7-2) visits Aguilas (5-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (5-4) visits Escogido (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (3-5) visits Azucareros (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)


Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis) and Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) are expected to play for Manati: Primera Hora


Japan League


John Rodriguez (former St. Louis) is gonna tryout for Orix: Yakyubaka

Cleveland signed 18-year old outfielder Takuya Tsuchida: Yakyubaka

Monday, October 29, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-12

Arizona Fall League


Saturday's Results:

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1). (p-s:51-30)(g/f:4-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the sixth and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:24-12)(g/f:2-0)

Scottsdale and Phoenix tied 8-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Sunday

Monday's Games:
Mesa (4-12) visits Surprise (9-7) @ 12:30 PM MST - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Peoria (11-6) visits Scottsdale (8-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Salt River (9-7) visits Phoenix (6-7) @ 12:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League


Saturday's Results:

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:17-9)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Lara beat Magallanes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run. (ir-s:2-1)

Zulia beat Margarita 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts.

Caribes beat La Guaira 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) was sent to Parallel League and La Guaira traded Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) to Aragua: La Guaira Official Site

Aragua brought Esteban Yan (former St. Louis) back from Parallel League: Aragua Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) and Javier Avendano (former Batavia) were added to the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) was added to the Caribes active roster: Lider

Ryan Vogelsong (San Francisco) was discovered in La Guaira: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League


Saturday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 5-0

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one triple, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and hit one batter. (p-s:20-9)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, allowed one stolen base, and committed one throwing error.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 14-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League


Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Ciudad Mendoza) has played in eight games going 11-for-33 (.333) with one double, three RBIs, two walks, one sac fly, three runs, eight strikeouts, .152 SLG, .167 OBA, and .319 OPS.
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) has played in five games going 7-for-23 (.304) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one walk, eight runs, four strikeouts, .478 SLG, .333 OBA, and .811 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) has played in eight games going 8-for-35 (.229) with two doubles, two RBIs, three walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, seven runs, five strikeouts, .286 SLG, .317 OBA, and .603 OPS.

Alexander Francisco (former DSL-Tuxpan) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.29 ERA, and 0.57 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck six out over seven innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Xalapa) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.74 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 10.1 innings.


Dominican League


Saturday's Results:

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one outfield assist.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted ninth.  One intentional walk and one run.

Escogido beat Licey 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Bartolo Colon (Oakland) needed stitches after being hit in the chin by a ball: LIDOM Official Site

Michael Bowden (Chicago-N) has signed on to pitched for Aguilas: LIDOM Official Site

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) is expected to pitch next month and would like to return to Chunichi in Japan next summer: Yakyubaka

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (6-2) visits Cibao (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Aguilas (4-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega)walked and scored on a wild pitch as Chinandega beat Boer 4-2: La Prensa and El Nuevo Diario


Notes


Stanley Wrobel, who was offered a contract by the Cardinals, passed away on October 23rd: Charlotte Sun

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-12

Arizona Fall League


Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Phoenix 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (11-5) visits Surprise (8-7) - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (8-7) visits Mesa (4-11)
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Phoenix (6-7)


Venezuelan League


Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed  no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Caracas beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left field, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:8-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to make his debut on Friday: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (5-7) visits Caracas (6-7) @ 4:00 PM VST
La Guaira (3-10) visits Caribes (7-6) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (8-4) visits Zulia (9-4) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-7) visits Magallanes (7-5) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  Was hit by pitch in first at bat and left game.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and threw one runner out.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is expected to join Hermosillo in the coming days: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Culiacan (10-2) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mochis (6-6) visits Guasave (7-5) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-8) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (6-6) visits Navojoa (3-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League


Friday's Games Were Postponed

Notes:
Starling Marte (Pittsburgh) has been given clearance to play with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 5:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Aguilas (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Estrellas (4-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


Matt Rusch (Winnipeg) signed on to pitch for Chinandega: La Prensa


Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)


Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis) is playing for Santurce and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) is general manager: Primera Hora

Friday, October 26, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-12

Arizona Fall League


Wednesday's Results:

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-1)

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kevin Siegrist (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, struck two out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:56-38)(g/f:4-0)

Phoenix beat Surprise 15-1

Thursday's Results:

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and struck three out. (p-s:27-19)(g/f:0-1)

Scottsdale beat Surprise 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (3-10) visits Scottsdale (7-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-4) visits Salt River (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Phoenix (6-5) visits Surprise (7-6) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League


Wednesday's Games:

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

Zulia beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Lara beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left field, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield) has signed on to play with La Guaira: Lider

Josh Wilkie (Washington) joined Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Roenis Elias (Seattle) joined Lara: Lider

Friday's Games:
Margarita (8-3) visits Zulia (8-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (5-7) visits Lara (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (7-4) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (2-10) visits Aragua (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Wednesday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one passed ball.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, four RBIs, and one run.
Ronnierd Garcia (DSL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, four walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-3)
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 selection-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-3)

Caribes beat Boston 8-7

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run.
Sergio Nieves (former VSL-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Seattle 9-7

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Philadelphia 3-0


Mexican Pacific League


Wednesday's Results:

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), one walk,threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:86-55)(g/f:6-2)

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two walks, and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 10-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 11-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeff Bennett (Lancaster) signed on to pitch for Mazaltan: Mazatlan Official Site

Obregon sent the rights of Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis) to Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (6-5) visits Culiacan (10-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (5-6) visits Guasave (7-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-6) visits Navojoa (3-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (3-8) visits Obregon (5-6) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League


Wednesday's Results:

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one run and allowed one stolen base.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game (Includes Taveras Photo)

Thursday's Games Were All Postponed

Notes:
Vladimir Guerrero (Toronto) is expected to play for Licey: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (3-3) visits Cibao (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Estrellas (4-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League  (Nov. 8, 2012)


Notes:
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) and Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) are expected to play for Mayaguez and Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) returned to Santurce: Primera Hora

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-12

Arizona Fall League


Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with three two-out RBIs and one run.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run,  two walks, and struck five out. (p-s:55-36)(g/f:4-0)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck one out, and picked one runner off. (p-s:20-12)

Surprise beat Salt River 5-4 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) was told to be ready just in case the team needed him in October and Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) was moved from the taxi-squad to everyday roster: STL Today

Wednesday's Games:
Salt River (6-6) visits Peoria (9-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Phoenix (5-5) visits Surprise (7-5) @ 12:35 PM MST - Kevin Siegrist (Springfield) is scheduled to start
Scottsdale (6-7) visits Mesa (3-0) @ 13:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League


Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over second base.

Caribes beat Aragua 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) threw a bullpen session: Lider

Jake Goebbert (Houston) replaced Mike Wilson (Seattle) who was released by Caribes: Lider

Josh Fellhauer (Cincinnati) joined Carcas: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (7-4) visits Lara (4-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (7-2) visits Caracas (5-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (1-9) visits Magallanes (6-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (4-6) visits Caribes (5-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  4-for-6 with two RBIs, two runs, two stolen bases, and two errors.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 11-7

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-0

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, one caught stealing, and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and one error.

Caribes beat Caimanes 5-2

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Sergio Nieves (former VSL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Boston 10-7

Wednesday's Games:
Tiburones (3-5) visits Navegantes (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-4) visits Caracas (7-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (5-2) visits Boston (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (7-2) visits Seattle (1-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (4-5) visits Lara (4-4) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two RBIs.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 13-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis) to pitch for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (2-7) visits Mazatlan (2-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-6) visits Mochis (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (6-3) visits Mexicali (5-4) @ 7:30 PM PT
Culiacan (9-0) visits Hermosillo (4-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League


Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-0)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 3-2

Notes:
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) could be returning this week or early next week and Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) was named Aguilas Player of the Week: Aguilas Official Site

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) had a great season in Japan: Escogido Official Site

Amaury Rivas (Milwaukee) will join Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-4) visits Aguilas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Estrellas (4-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


Chinandega beat Granada 9-7 - Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) knocked in the game tying runs: La Prensa

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield) joined Chinandega: El Nuevo Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega visits Granada
Leon visits  Boer


Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)


Notes:
Carlos Beltran (St. Louis) will take a week off an return to Florida for training: Primera Hora

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-23-12

Arizona Fall League


Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:61-38)(g/f:2-4)

Peoria beat Surprise 3-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (3-9) visits Phoenix (5-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-6) visits Peoria (8-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-5) visits Salt River (6-5) @ 6:35 PM MST - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise


Venezuelan League


No Cardinals or former Cardinals played on Monday

Notes:
Luis Avilan (Atlanta) is expected to make his Lara debut in November: Lara Official Site

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) is rehabbing from elbow surgery and is expected to begin in the Parallel League on Friday: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (6-4) visits Caracas (5-4) @ 6:30 PM VST
Aragua (4-5) visits Caribes (4-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out. (g/f:5-3)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Navegantes beat Aragua 4-3 in 10 innings

Fermin Montanez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-5). (g/f:5-10)

La Guaira beat Zulia 8-1

Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two walks.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 selection-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched four batters.  He allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)

Caribes tied Tiburones 6-6 in 11 innings

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 12-3


Mexican Pacific League


No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (1-7) visits Mazatlan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-5) visits Mochis (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (5-3) visits Mexicali (5-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Culiacan (8-0) visits Hermosillo (4-4) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League


No Games Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) is expected to return to active roster after missing time with a neck injury: Escogido Official Site

2012 Draft:
David Medina (Quad Cities) - Azucareros
Juan Castillo (Quad Cities) - Escogido
Roberto Reyes (Quad Cities) - Cibao
Willy Paulino (Quad Cities) - Licey

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (2-3) visits Licey (3-3)
Escogido (3-2) visits Azucareros (2-4)
Estrellas (4-2) visits Cibao (3-3)


Nicaraguan League


No Games Monday

Tuesday's Games:
Leon visits Boer
Chinandega visits Granada


Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)


Scott Kazmir(Sugar Land) has signed on to pitch for Carolina: Primera Hora

Caguas GM Joey Cora (former MiLB signing) discussed his team's goals: Primera Hora

Four Japanese players will join Manati: Primera Hora

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) and Luis Mateo (Quad Cities) are expected to play for Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Monday, October 22, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-12

Arizona Fall League


Friday's Results:

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-2)

Peoria beat Surprise 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  3-for-5 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Surprise beat Mesa 16-10
MLB Official Site Post Game

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:22-8)(g/f:1-0)

Phoenix beat Peoria 12-11
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Sunday

Monday's Games:
Phoenix (4-5) visits Scottsdale (6-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-4) visits Peoria (7-4) @ 12:35 PM MST - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Mesa (3-8) visits Salt River (5-5) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League


Friday's Results:

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and ptiched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, and two walks.

Margarita beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Ulacio (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and two walks. (p-s:15-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caracas beat La Guaira 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Aragua 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Dail Villaneuva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and five walks. (g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out. (p-s:30-17)(g/f:4-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over first base, batting fouurth.  2-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in right field.
Silfredo Garcia (former GCL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2). (g/f:2-0)
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, and struck five out. (g/f:9-2)

La Guaira beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Zulia beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (former GCL-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Caribes beat Margarita 11-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) was sent to Parallel League: Margarita Official Site

Ramon Ulacio (Johnson City-La Guaira) was sent to Parallel League: La Guaira Official Site

Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) was sent to Parallel League: Aragua Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) was sent to Parallel League: Lider

Monday's Game:
Magallanes (5-3) visits La Guaira (1-8) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Friday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff. 1-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one error.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one run.
Kevin Moscatal (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Caribes beat Detroit 8-7

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 8-3

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caimanes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.

Caimanes beat Zulia 3-0


Mexican Pacific League


Friday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Guasave 6-2

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Navojoa 7-6

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:83-51)(g/f:6-7)

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 11-5

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1). (p-s:4-4)(ir-s:1-1)

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-3

Saturday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.

Culiacan beat Guasave 7-1

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Guasave 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) was elected to the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: LMP Official Site

Mochis placed Jermaine Curtis (Springfield) on the inactive list and Hermosillo activated Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis).

No Games Monday


Dominican League


Friday's Results:

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 7-3

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at second base, batting ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Escogido 4-3

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Azucareros 12-5

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk,one stolen base,  and one strikeout.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Andrew Brown (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, two walks, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-4

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibao 7-5

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Licey beat Aguilas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-2)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) is happy about his opportunity to play with Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Escogido received their championship rings: LIDOM Official Site

John Hughes (Baltimore) has signed on to play for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

San Francisco signed shortstop Raiby Barias: DPL Official Site

Mike Olt (Texas) has signed on to play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) is expected to join the team in the next week and Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) is out of action with a right knee injury: Aguilas Official Site

No Games Monday

Friday, October 19, 2012

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-12

Arizona Fall League


Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two walks, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.
Kevin Siegrist (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out. (p-s:47-29)(g/f:2-1)

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the hold (1). (p-s:18-7)(g/f:2-0)

Surprise and Phoenix tied 2-2 in 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (3-6) visits Phoenix (2-5-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Salt River (5-3-1) visits Scottsdale (4-5) @ 6:35 PM MT
Surprise (5-3-1) visits Peoria (6-3) @ 6:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League


Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk. (g/f:3-2)

Magallanes beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at shortstop.  Scored one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting ninth.  One RBI and one sac fly at the plate.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:3-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
55 Venezuelan free agents worked out for major league clubs: LVBP Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to make his debut in the first week of November: Lider

Friday's Games:
Caribes (2-4) visits Margarita (6-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (4-3) visits Lara (3-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-6) visits Caracas (4-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (3-3) visits Zulia (4-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Ismael Brito (DSL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-1)

Margarita beat Navegantes 3-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and one error.

Caracas beat Caimanes 9-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (Johnson City-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:6-4)

Caribes beat Philadelphia 4-1

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Lara 4-3

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:5-4)

La Guaira beat Boston 8-3

Friday's Games:
Detroit (2-6) visits Caribes (4-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (3-4) visits Lara (3-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (5-3) visits Navegantes (0-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (2-5) visits Philadelphia (4-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (6-1) visits Seattle (1-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (6-2) visits Caracas (6-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (2-5) visits Boston (3-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (6-2) visits Zulia (3-4) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hemrosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:8-6)

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game (Curtis Photo Included)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, allowed two stolen bases, and threw one runner out.

Mexicali beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joey Butler (Texas) has signed on to play for Mazatlan: Mazatlan Official Site

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (5-0) visits Guasave (5-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (2-3) visits Navojoa (0-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (0-5) visits Mexicali (4-1) @ 7:30 PM PT - Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Obregon (2-3) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz Instructional League


Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) was introduced with San Andres: LIV Official Site

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Xalapa) has signed on to pitch for Xalapa: LIV Official Site

Friday's Games:
Xalapa visits San Andres


Dominican League


Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibao 8-7
Listin Diario Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (3-0) visits Aguilas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (1-2) visits Escogido (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-2) visits Azucareros (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League


No Games Thursday

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Boer (0-1)
Leon (0-1) visits Granada (1-0)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Cardinals Winter League 10-18-12

Arizona Fall League


Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:59-33)(g/f:1-0)

Surprise beat Phoenix 7-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (3-5) visits Mesa (3-5) @ 12:35 PM MT
Surprise (5-3) visits Phoenix (2-5) @ 12:35 PM MT
Peoria (5-3) visits Salt River (5-2) @ 6:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League


Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Caracas beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeou,t and assisted in one double play.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:1-4)

Aragua beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Michael Cisco (Philadelphia) will join La Guaira: Lider

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) is expected to join the Caribes pitching staff in a couple weeks: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Lara (3-3) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (2-3) visits Caracas (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-5) visits Margarita (5-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (2-3) visits Zulai (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League


Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two walks.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City- Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, one run, and one caught stealing.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-3

Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:4-1)

Margarita beat Seattle 2-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Tiburones 8-1

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (3-2) visits Tiburones (1-4) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (3-3) visits Detroit (1-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (3-2) visits La Guaira (5-1) @ 10:00 AM VST
Lara (3-3) visits Aragua (5-1) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (3-1) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (0-5) visits Margarita (1-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (4-0) visits Caimanes (5-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (1-5) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League


Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 2-1 in game two of doubleheader

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with three runs, two walks,one sacrifice, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-)3 for a doubleheader
Navojoa (0-4) visits Culiacan (4-0)
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mochis (1-3)
Mexicali (3-1) visits Obregon (2-2)


Dominican League


Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Estellas beat Licey 9-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Diego signed right-handed pitcher Geudy Gomez: DPL Official Site

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) talks about playing this winter: Licey Official Site

Andrew Brown (former St. Louis) joined Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Jose Constanza (Atlanta) is expected to join Azucareros next week: Azucareros Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (0-1) visits Cibao (0-1)


Nicaraguan League


Chinandega beat Leon 6-4 in 12 innings: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Granda beat Boer 5-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Other Leagues:
Australian League - November 1, 2012
Puerto Rican League - November 8, 2012
Colombian League - November 16, 2012