Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Magallanes took the championship over Lara four games to three and will represent Venezuela in the Caribbean Series.

Caribbean Series @ Hermosillo, Mexico

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) is listed on the Magallanes roster: Lider

Moises Alou ( Escogido GM) is considering stepping down for some time off: Listin Diario

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) would like to return to the majors or play in Japan: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (Venezuela) visits Escogido (Dominican) @ 5:00 PM ET
Caguas (Puerto Rico) visits Obregon (Mexican Pacific) @ 9:30 PM ET

Latin American Series @ Beo Avila University

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Cartagena) was included on the Barranquilla roster: Barranquilla Official Site

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) will not be with the team, but Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) will: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Cocle (Panama) visits Barranquilla (Colombia)
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits San Andres (Veracruz)

Australian League Playoffs

Fridays' Game:
Perth (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) will be joining Netherlands to begin training for the WBC: El Nuevo Diario

Triple-A Mexican League (March 23, 2013)

Jesse English (Bridgeport) has signed with Reynosa: MiLB Official Site

Eder Llamas (Minatitlan-Mochis) has signed with Aguascalientes: MiLB Official Site

Japan League

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) will be in Softbank camp: Yakyubaka

European League

Atlanta signed 18-year old infielder Mattia Mercuri (Nettuno): Mister Baseball

Edwin Bellorin (La Guaira) signed with Nettuno (Italy): Mister Baseball

Former Cardinals

Nick Derba (former Memphis) was hired as a volunteer assistant coach at Manhattan College: Manhattan Official Site

Los Angeles, Toronto, Anaheim, Detroit, Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Oakland had scouts checking out Kip Wells (former St. Louis): Jerry Crasnick Twitter

Introducing (Potential) Red Sox Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave): Over The Monster

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)

Magallanes beat Lara 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Licey Official Site On V.Marte

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (3-3) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST

CARIBBEAN SERIES -HERMOSILLO, MEXICO (FEBRUARY 1, 2013)

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) will be enshrined in the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Hermosillo Official Site

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) is the bullpen coach for Caguas.

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) was left off the roster: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Venezuelan League Championship visits Escogido (Dominican League Champion) @ 5:00 PM ET
Caguas (Puerto Rican League Chgampion) visits Obregon (Mexican Pacific League Champion) @ 9:30 PM ET

MLB Official Site Schedule

LATIN AMERICAN SERIES - BETO AVILA UNIVERSITY, MEXICO (FEBRUARY 1, 2013)

Friday's Games:
Cocle (Panama League Champion) visits Barranquilla (Colombian League Champion)
Chinandega (Nicaraguan League Champion) visits San Andres (Veracruz League Champion)

Veracruz League Official Site Schedule

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega claimed the championship over Granada four games to two and will represent Nicaragua in the Latin American Series in Mexico.

Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) was given some positive feedback as a younger player winning the starting job: La Prensa

The Nicaraguan Superior League will begin on February 15: La Prensa

Softbank announced the signing of Vicente Padilla (Chinandega): Yakyubaka

Colombian League Championship

Sunday's Results:
Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3 - No Boxscore Available

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Results:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Barranquilla claimed the championship over Cartagena four games to two and will head to Mexico for the Latin American Series.

Australian League Playoffs (February 1, 2013)

Friday's Game:
Perth (25-21) visits Sydney (26-19) @ 7:30 PM ET : ABL Official Site Pregame

World Baseball Classic

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) will ask for permission from Anaheim to play with Dominican team: Lider

Andy Pettitte (New York-A) has pulled out of the WBC: Mister Baseball

Triple-A Mexican League

Mexico with visit Texas for an exhibition game on March 28: MiLB Official Site

Los Angeles has changed their mind and have requested Jesus Arredondo (Los Angeles-Mochis) be present in camp instead of playing for Monclova: MiLB Official Site

Barbaro Canizares (Winnipeg-Obregon) will return to play for Oaxaca: MiLB Official Site

Japan League

Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has signed with Yokohama according to Lider but Yokohoma official site says it's a tryout.

Yokohama announced the signing of Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

24 prospects were invited to early spring camp scheduled to begin on February 22: St. Louis Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas), Shelby Miller (St. Louis), Carlos Martinez (Springfield-Aguilas), Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis), Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise), and Michael Wacha (Springfield) rank in the top 100 MLB prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Ballpark village preliminary work begins: KSDK

Brian Feldman takes a look at the pitching competition heading into spring training: KMOV

Former Cardinals

Kip Wells (former St. Louis) threw a bullpen session for Seattle: Evan Drellich Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-29-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Washington signed right-handed pitcher Luis Torres: IPL Official Site

Tuesday's Game:
Lara (3-2) visits Magallanes (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST

Dominican League

Notes:
Anaheim signed shortstop Jonathan Arias: DPL Official Site

Nicaraguan League Championship

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Game:
Chinandega (3-2) visits Granada (2-3)

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in 42 games going 43-for-161 (267) with ten doubles, two home runs, 21 RBIs, 59 total bases, 21 runs, 20 walks, one stolen base, 39 strikeouts, .348 OBP, .398 SLG, and .715 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 27 games going 22-for-87 (.253) with two doubles, six home runs, 20 RBIs, 42 total bases, 16 runs, 16 walks, 18 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .362 OBP, .483 SLG, and .845 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.79 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck 15 out over 19 innings.

Caribbean Series -Hermosillo, Mexico (February 1, 2013)

Notes:
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) did not make it to workouts because his child is in the hospital: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Venezuelan League Championship visits Escogido (Dominican League Champion) @ 5:00 PM ET
Caguas (Puerto Rican League Chgampion) visits Obregon (Mexican Pacific League Champion) @ 9:30 PM ET

MLB Official Site Schedule

Latin American Series - Beto Avila University, Mexico (February 1, 2013)

Friday's Games:
Cocle (Panama League Champion) visits Colombian League Champion
 Nicaraguan League Champion visits San Andres (Veracruz League Champion)

Veracruz League Official Site Schedule

World Baseball Classic

Kris Medlen (Atlanta) will pass on pitching for Team USA: Mister Baseball

Japan League

Eddy Rivera (former DSL) is having trouble with his mechanics: Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) has switched agents: MLB Trade Rumors

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Friday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field.

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-2)

Magallanes beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Sunday

Monday's Game:

Magallanes (2-2) visits Lara (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Friday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Mexicali 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Mexicali 16-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Obregon swept Mexicali in the four-game championship series and is headed to the Caribbean Series.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo/Caribes) will join Obregon for the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Edward Rogers (Bridgeport-Estrellas) signed with Campache (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Veracruz League Championship

Friday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run. and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Santa Rosa beat San Andres 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 10-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks and grounded into one double play.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 7-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Andres took the series over Santa Rosa four games to one and will represent the Veracruz League in the Latin American Series.

Dominican League

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) and Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) are on the Escogido active roster for the Caribbean Series: LIDOM Official Site

The Dominican League showcased the jerseys that will be worn for the Caribbean Series: Escogido Official Site

Los Angeles signed left-handed hitting shortstop Carlos Aquino: DPL Official Site

St. Louis signed catcher Dionauris Pena, Minnesota signed right-handed pitcher Roberto Cabrera, New York-N signed right-handed pitcher Gregory Estvez and right-handed hitting outfielder Miguel Rodriguez, and Seattle signed Anthony Dominguez: DPL Official Site

Manny Ramirez (Oakland Free Agent-Aguilas) has not received an offers from major league teams: Listin Diario

Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 13-3
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Caguas took the championship series over Mayaguez four games to two and will head to Hermosillo, Mexico for the Caribbean Series.

Alexander Woodson (Guayama) was suspended for one year from the Double A League for refusing to play with Guayama over pay issues: Primera Hora

Puerto Rico unveiled their jerseys for the Caribbean Series: Primera Hora

Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Granada beat Chinandega 2-1 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Granada beat Chinandega 9-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Colombian League Championship

Friday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3

Saturday's Results:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 3-2

Australian League

Saturday's Results:

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Sydney 4-2

Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Brisbane (23-22) @ Sydney (26-19) was postponed: Sydney Official Site Announcement

World Baseball Classic

Javier Vazquez (Miami Free Agent-Ponce/Caguas) will have surgery and pass on the WBC: El Nuevo Dia

Bryce Harper (Washington) turned down Team USA: Dan Kolko Twitter

Japan League

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohoma) says he can set-up or close: Yakyubaka

Eddy Rivera (former DSL) arrived in Japan and will pitch for Chunichi.  He says he could not make it to the U.S. because he could not get a visa: Yakyubaka

Rakuten announced the signing of Edgar Lara (former Palm Beach): Yakyubaka

European League

Baltimore signed 10-year old left-handed pitcher Jan Novak (Kotlarka Prague-Czech): Mister Baseball

Current Cardinals

Barret Browning (St. Louis) was designated for an assignment to clear room for Ronny Cedeno (Aragua): Jenifer Langosh Twitter

16 players received non-roster invites to spring camp: St. Louis Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) ranks number one on top outfield prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Matt Adams (Memphis) ranks number two on top first base prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Shelby Miller (St. Louis) ranks number nine on top right-handed pitcher prospects: MLB Official Site

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) ranks number two on the top second base prospects: MLB Official Site

Former Cardinals

San Diego and Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) avoided arbitration: O'Connell Sports Twitter

Ron Mahay (former Memphis) has retired and looking to be a coach or manager: Boston Globe

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis) may not be ready for spring training: Tom Haudricourt Twitter

Los Angeles has reached out to Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): Dylan Hernandez Twitter

Independent League

The American West Baseball league will bring a team to New Mexico: AWBL Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field.

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck four out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (Aragua) has signed a one-year deal with St. Louis: Aragua Official Site

Margarita is planning to name Eduardo Perez (Atlanta bullpen coach) their manager for next season: Lider

Friday's Game:
Magallanes (1-1) visits Lara (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Notes:
Manauris Baez (Veracruz-Estrellas/Aguilas/Caracas) has signed with Saltillo (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Friday's Game:
Mexicali (0-2) visits Obregon (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MST

Veracruz League Championship

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
San Andres (2-0) visits Santa Rosa (0-2)

Dominican League

Notes:
Los Angeles signed 16-year old Michael Medina: Baseball America

Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Caguas (3-2) visits Mayaguez (2-3) @ 8:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Championship

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Granada (0-2) visits Chinandega (2-0)

Colombian League Championship

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Australian League

Friday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, three runs, three walks, one strikeout, and one passed ball.

Sydney beat Brisbane 13-0
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (22-22) visits Sydney (26-18) @ 12:30 PM ET
Melbourne (15-28) visits Perth (22-21) @ 4:05 PM WST
Canberra (25-19) visits Adelaide (21-23) @ 7:00 PM CT

Japan League

Orix held press conference for Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

Major League payday won't change things for Mitch Boggs (St. Louis): Athens Banner-Herald

Former Cardinals

Baltimore signed Rich Rundles (former Memphis), Toronto signed Jarrett Hoffpauir, and St. Louis released Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities) and Alan Ahmady (former Springfield): Baseball America

Rochester lost money on the Batavia franchise: Democrat & Chronicle

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Lara (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Pina (Oluta/Hermosillo) has signed with Saltillo: MiLB Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Veracruz League Championship

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one error.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Notes:
New York-A signed 17-year old right-handed hitting outfielder Miguel Munoz Rodriguez: DPL Official Site

Hanley Ramirez (Los Angeles-Licey), Ricardo Nanita (Toronto-Azucareros), Francisco Pena (New York/N-Aguilas), Jose Ramirez (Cleveland-Azucareros), and Angel Castro (Softbank-Aguilas) are reinforcements for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hits, no runs, and one intentional walk. (g/f:1-1)

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three runs.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2

Wednesday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 9-2
El Heraldo Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Australian League

Thursday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and threw one runner out.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:14-10)(g/f:2-0)

Sydney beat Brisbane 6-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game (photo features Klein)

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (22-21) visits Sydney (25-18) @ 7:30 PM ET
Canberra (24-19) visits Adelaide (21-22) @ 7:00 PM CT
Melbourne (15-27) visits Perth (21-21) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Yadier Molina (St. Louis) and Carlos Beltran (St. Louis) both proud to represent Puerto Rico: Primera Hora and Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) says he is ready and in shape to play: Primera Hora

Former Cardinals

Texas is not pursuing Kyle Lohse (former St. Louis): Postcards From Elysian Fields

David Eckstein (former St. Louis) will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall Of Fame: Kansas City Official Site

Grand Prairie (American Association) released Ray Silva (former Johnson City).

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-13

Venezuelan League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis) was added to the Lara active roster: Lider

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

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

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aledmis Diaz and Dariel Alvarez have both had their free agency status put on hold: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Game:
Obregon (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Championship

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with two runs and two walks (one intentional).

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one error.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 6-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Santa Rosa (0-1) visits San Andres (1-0)

Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (3). (g/f:0-1)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido swept Aguilas in four games and will represent the Dominican League in Hermosillo, Mexico for the Caribbean Series.

Licey has let go general manager Fernando Ravelo, who has been at the job for 12 years: Listin Diario

Puerto Rican League Championship

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, three walks (two intentional), and grounded into one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-5 in 11 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 10-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Granada (0-1)

Colombian League Championship

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2: El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Cartagena) shines in the Colombian League: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-0) visits Cartagena (0-1) - Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Cartagena

Latin American Baseball Series (February 1, 2013)

Features the champions of the Veracruz, Colombian, Panama (Cocle), and Nicaraguan Leagues.

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in 39 games going 40-for-151 (.265) with ten doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 56 total bases, 17 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, .339 OBP, .371 SLG, and .710 OBP.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 24 games going 20-for-75 (.267) with two doubles, five home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .387 OBP, .493 SLG, and .880 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck 15 out over 18 innings.

Notes:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach) and Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach) are on the active roster for the final regular season week: Sydney Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (22-20) visits Sydney (24-18) @ 7:30 PM ET
Canberra (24-18) visits Adelaide (20-22) @ 7:00 PM CT
Melbourne (15-27) visits Perth (21-21) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Hector Santiago (Chicago-A) has turned down pitching for Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Dia

Current Cardinals

Early camp for  minor leaguers will be held: By Gosh, It's Langosch

Former Cardinals

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis) is expected to be ready for spring training: Larry Stone Twitter

Houston hired Doug White (former Johnson City pitching coach): Passion For Pitching

Joe Mather (former St. Louis) received an invite to major league camp by Philadelphia: Examiner

Earl Weaver (former MiLB player) passed away on Saturday: WJLA

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-13

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Friday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Zulia 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Lara beat Magallanes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:34-20)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Lara beat Caracas 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Zulia) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Zulia 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered latew in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:5-2)
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:0-1)

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Zulia) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Caribes beat Zulia 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-2). (p-s:95-60)(g/f:9-1)

Magallanes beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled Friday

Saturday's Results:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Mexicali 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Guasave 12-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Championship Game:
Obregon (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Playoffs

Friday's Results:
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs and one error.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Xalapa beat San Andres 10-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.

Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 8-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, and one walk.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Xalapa 8-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 6-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 12-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Championship Game:
Santa Rosa (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0)

Dominican League Championship

Friday's Results:
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and one strikeout.
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the tenth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk. (ir-s:1-1)

Escogido beat Aguilas 10-7 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eight and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (3). (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Aguilas 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at third base, batting eighth.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one missed catcher error.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs. (g/f:1-1)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 9-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one run and one fielding error.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter, batted seventh, and walked.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-2 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) won Gold Glove for the 2012-13 season: Azucareros Official Site

Cincinnati signed 18-year old left-hander Jacob Constante: Baseball America

Tuesday's Game:
Escogido (4-0) visits Aguilas (0-4) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Notes:
A painting was done of Carlos Beltran (St. Louis) for a fundraiser for his academy: Primera Hora

Fajardo selected Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) in the Puerto Rican League Double A draft: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Game:
Caguas (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Friday's Results:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched 4.2 innings allowing five hits, two runs, three walks, and struck one out.

Granada beat Boer 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Boer beat Granada 10-9
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Granada beat Boer 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Championship Game:
Granada visits Chinandega - La Prensa Pregame

Colombian League Playoffs

Friday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-2

Saturday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started and shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 6-0

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) entered fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Monteria 5-4

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Championship Game:
Cartagena visits Barranquilla - El Heraldo Pregame

Panama League

Cocle took the championship over Herrera two out of three games and will head to Mexico: Panama League Official Site Post Game

Australian League

Saturday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Brisbane beat Perth 2-0 in game in one of doubleheader

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (p-s:16-8)(g/f:2-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 10-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Brisbane beat Perth 8-5 in game two of doubleheader
Perth Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one walk, three strikeouts, and threw one of two base runners out.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-3 in 12 innings
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, two walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, and one fielding error.

Brisbane beat Perth 8-2

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (19-20) visits Sydney (23-17) @ 7:30 PM ET
Canberra (23-17) visits Adelaide (18-22) @ 7:00 PM CT
Melbourne (15-25) visits Perth (21-18) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Carlos Beltran (St. Louis-Puerto Rico) is training hard for the WBC and preparing for the upcoming MLB season: Primera Hora

Japan League

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) arrived in Japan on Monday: Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

St. Louis and Jason Motte (St. Louis) avoided arbitration: St. Louis Official Twitter

Jordan Swagerty (Springfield) is good to go for the next season.  Jon Jay (St. Louis) was contacted about playing for Spain in WBC, but is not qualified.  Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) missed winter warm-up and the writer's dinner.  Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis) worked out with Chris Carpenter (St. Louis) this winter. STL Today

St. Louis is not looking at Kyle Lohse (former St. Louis).  Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) missed writer's dinner.  Bengie Molina (St. Louis hitting coach) has finalized deal with St. Louis.  Team USA did not contact Matt Holliday (St. Louis).  STL Today

Rafael Furcal (St. Louis-Aguilas) is expected to be ready for spring training: St. Louis Official Site

Jaime Garcia (St. Louis-Hermosillo) is expected to be ready for spring training: STL Today

Tyrell Jenkins (Quad Cities) received an invitation to MLB spring training and is expected to begin season at A-Advanced Palm Beach: TC Palm

Matt Holliday (St. Louis) and Jon Jay (St. Louis) are good to go for the season after injuries in 2012: St. Louis Official Site

Stan Musial (former St. Louis) passed away on Saturday: St. Louis Official Site

Former Cardinals

Tampa Bay signed Jamey Wright (former St. Louis) to a minors deal: Marc Topkin Twitter

Toronto signed Mark DeRosa (former St. Louis) to a one-year deal: Toronto Official Site

Texas signed Nate Robertson (former Memphis) to a minors deal: Jerry Crasnick Twitter

Rich Hill (former Memphis) thinks he'll find a major league contract on the market: Brian MacPhereson Twitter

Colorado signed Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) to a minors deal: Enrique Rojas Twitter

Stefanie Brown (former Quad Cities general manager) has stepped down from Quad Cities: WHBF-TV

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-13

Arizona Fall League

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) was suspended 50 games for testing positive for Methylphenidate: Susan Slusser Twitter

Venezuelan League Round Robin

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:5-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Lara beat Caracas 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) was awarded Gold Glove award: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (4-8) visits Lara (7-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (8-5) visits Caribes (6-7) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw one runner out.

Obregon beat Culiacan 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.

Guasave beat Mexicali 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Esteban Loaiza (Free Agent) has signed on to pitch for Mexico (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday

Dominican League Championship

Thursday's Games Were Cancelled


Notes:
Orlando Mercado, Jr (Newark-Santurce) joined Aguilas after Santurce was eliminated from Puerto Rican League playoffs and selected Seth Etherton (Quintana Roo-Aragua/Azucareros) and Carlos Colmenares (Southern Illinois-Aragua/Estrellas) in the championship draft: LIDOM Official Site

18-year old left-hander Jacob Constante impressed at IPL All-Star game: Baseball America


Friday's Game:
Escogido (0-0) visits Aguilas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Caguas (0-0) @ 8:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Friday's Game:
Boer (1-1) visits Granada (1-1)

Colombian League

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Cartagena: El Heraldo

Australian League

Friday's Results:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (5). (p-s:13-10)(ir-s:1-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 8-7
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Perth beat Brisbane 5-4

Saturday's Games:
Perth (21-18) visits Brisbane (19-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ET
Adelaide (18-22) visits Melbourne (15-25) @ 5:05 PM ET
Sydney (23-17) visits Canberra (23-17) @ 7:00 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Ariel Prestano announced his retirement after not being included on the Cuban team: El Nuevo Diario

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis) will not be permitted to play for Dominican due to offseason surgery: Alden Gonzalez Twitter

Jaime Garcia (St. Louis) passed on pitching for Mexico: Hispanic Business

Current Cardinals

Cardinals avoided arbitration with Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis) and Edward Mujica (St. Louis): BJ Rains Twitter

Mike Matheny (St. Louis MGR) lost his court case over money owed for property: STL Today

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) missed a flight and was a no-show for the Cardinal Caravan in Springfield, MO: Springfield News-Leader

Former Cardinals

Cleveland and Chris Perez (former St. Louis) avoided arbitration: CAA Baseball Twitter

Seattle and Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis) avoided arbitration: Seattle Official Site

Tyler Lavigne (former Batavia) re-signs with Normal (Frontier League): Frontier League Official Site

River City (Frontier League) released Mark Trentacosta (2012, 34th Rd selection).

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-13

Arizona Fall League

Effect of Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) on St. Louis infield: KMOV

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, one unearned run, four walks, struck three out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maximo Nelson (Chunichi) has signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco-Magallanes) went to the hospital with stomach pains: Lider

Fabio Castro (Oakland-Estrellas) signed on with Magallanes after Estrellas was eliminated from Dominican playoffs: Lider

Manauris Baez (Veracruz-Estrellas) signed on with Caracas after Estrellas was eliminated from the Dominican playoffs: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Caracas (7-5) visits Lara (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (7-5) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

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

Obregon beat Culiacan 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Mexicali beat Guasave 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (1-3) visits Obregon (3-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Playoffs

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellaztin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Xalapa 9-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) doubled twice, drove in a run, and scored a run as Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 11-0: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jesus Feliciano (New York/A-Carolina), Leslie Anderson (Tampa Bay-Carolina), and Tomas Santiago (Santurce) are joining Escogido after their teams were eliminated from the Puerto Rican playoffs: Escogido Official Site

Jorge Cantu (Los Angeles-Hermosillo) and Luis Ramirez (Quintana Roos-Margarita/Estrellas) have signed on with Escogido after their teams were eliminated from the playoffs and selected Carlos Colmenares (Southern Illinois-Aragua/Estrellas) and Seth Etherton (Quintana Roo-Aragua/Azucareros) in championship draft: Escogido Official Site

Eloy Jimenez (outfielder), Obispo Aybar Lara (shortstop), Micker Adolfo Zapata (outfielder), Luis Encarnacion (third baseman), Gleiber Torres, and Wander Franco (pitcher) were some of the top players at the Dominican showcase: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Jonathan Rodriguez (Quad Cities-Santurce) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 7-6

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Carolina beat Caguas 3-1

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Granada beat Boer 2-0

Notes:
Ronald Garth (Seattle Free Agent) and Ofilio Castro (Sugar Land) will be able to choose the team they want to play with in the Nicaraguan Superior League: El Nuevo Diario

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Panama League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Thursday's Game:
Cocle (16-8) visits Herrera (13-11)

Australian League

Thursday's Results:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Sydney beat Canberra 12-8
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Sydney (23-16) visits Canberra (22-17) @ 7:00 PM ET
Adelaide (18-21) visits Melbourne (14-25) @ 7:35 PM ET
Perth (20-18) visits Brisbane (19-19) @ 7:00 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis), Chris Perez (former St. Louis), and Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) have been named to Team USA: WBC Official Site

Cuba announced their roster: La Prensa

Fernando Salas (St. Louis) was included on the Mexico roster and Jaime Garcia (St. Louis) was left off: Jennifer Langosch Twitter

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) is listed on the Spain roster: WBC Official Site

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) is listed on the Netherlands roster: WBC Official Site

Dan Serafini (former Memphis) and Nick Punto (former St. Louis) are listed on the Italy roster: WBC Official Site

Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis) is listed on the Dominican roster: WBC Official Site

Former Cardinals

Texas and Cleveland are also interested in Ryan Theriot (former St. Louis): Jon Heyman Twitter

Houston signed Rick Ankiel (former St. Louis) to a minors deal: Brian McTaggart Twitter

Atlanta signed Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis) and Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Aguilas) to minors deals: Atlanta Official Site

Wichita (American Association) has signed Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita).

Normal (Frontier League) re-signed Tyler Lavigne (former Batavia).

Houston invited Chuckie Fick (former St. Louis) and Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) to big league camp: Houston Official Site