Thursday, February 7, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-13

Caribbean Series


Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Escogido beat Magallanes 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and one passed ball.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one walk.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Caguas 10-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido players are not happy will their pay: MLB Official Site

Margarita (LVBP) will host the 2014 Caribbean Series: LVBP Official Site

Cuba has confirmed they will play in the 2014 Caribbean Series: Lider

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) was discouraged to be stuck on the bench with Licey this past season: Listin Diario

Thursday's Championship Game:
Obregon (3-3) visits Escogido (5-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


Latin American Series


There has been some interest in inviting South Korea and the Triple-A Mexican League kept tabs on the series: La Prensa


Australian League Championship


Friday's Game:
Perth (0-0) visits Canberra (0-0) @ 7:00 PM ET


World Baseball Classic


Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has joined the Netherlands team in Arizona for training: Mister Baseball


Japan League


Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) is set to join Chunichi in the next day: Yakyubaka

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) threw an 86-pitch bullpen for Yokohoma: Yakyubaka


Triple-A Mexican League


Victor Moreno (Monclova-Aragua) will return to pitch for Monclova: Aragua Official Site


Nicaraguan League


Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) was not included on the spring roster: La Prensa


Former Cardinals


Cleveland signed Rich Hill (former Memphis) to a minors deal: MLB Twitter

St. Louis released Junior Agustin (former DSL) , Eduardo Celestino (former DSL), Juan Fresa (former DSL), Alejandro Mejia (former DSL), and Jose Pena (former DSL).

Minnesota signed Bryan Augenstein (former St. Louis): Puckett's Pond

Grand Prairie (American Association) sent Brad Furnish (former Springfield) to Kansas City: Kansas City Official Site

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