Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-14-14: Wilfrido Pujols Steals One Base

Wilfrido Pujols - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League Playoffs

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Palm Desert beat British Columbia 5-3

Friday's Games:
Cochella Valley (5-9-1) visits Bay Area (10-4-1)
Palm Desert (2-10-3) visits Oregon (10-5)
Midwest (8-6-1) visits Canada (8-6-1)
Washington (7-6-2) visits Palm Springs Chill (8-5-2)


Dominican Summer League

Seattle, who have shared a facility with Los Angeles, have finally opened their new home: Listin Diario


Venezuelan League

Alfredo Pedrique has resigned as Caribes manager: Lider


Dominican League

Manny Acta will remain generla manager of Licey: Licey Official Site


Puerto Rican League

Caguas has let manager Pedro Lopez go: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-13-14: Wilfrido Pujols & Dutch Deol Final Regular Season Stats; Hector Luna & Rainel Rosario Dealing With Injuries

Wilfrido Pujols - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League

Former Cardinals:
Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) has played in 11 games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, five total bases, three runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, .267 OBP, and .192 SLG.
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) has played in ten games going 2-for-24 (.083) with two RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, two sac flies, one sacrifice, seven strikeouts, .111 OBP, and .143 SLG.

Notes:
The Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) Story: California Winter League

Thursday's Playoff Games:
Cochella Valley (5-9-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-9-1)
Palm Desert (2-10-3) visits British Columbia (5-8-2)


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) was excused from practice with tightness in his right elbow: Yakyubaka

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) is scheduled to join Ichi-gun camp on February 15th: Yakyubaka


Dominican League

Licey is offended by the lawsuit against them: Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League 2-12-14: Wilfrido Pujols Walks & Scores A Run; Hector Luna Homers In Scrimmage; Eliezer Alfonso Wants Released

Wilfrido Pujols (entering batting box) - Palm Desert Coyotes

California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

British Columbia beat Cochella Valley 9-1

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  One run and one walk.

Palm Desert beat Palm Springs 9-1

Playoffs Begins On Thursday


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) hit a home run in a scrimmage: Yakyubaka

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult-Licey) threw live batting practice: Yakyubaka


Venezuelan League

Left-handed pitcher Sergio Jose Suarez Hernandez (Texas) has signed a contract with Zulia: Zulia Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) has requested to be released by Magallanes: Lider

The LVBP is considering reformatting the round robin: Lider


Dominican League

A local sports writer is suing Licey over plagiarism: Listin Diario

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) dealt with injuries throughout the 2013-14 winter season: Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-11-14: Edgard Montiel Set To Play In Nicaragua Summer League; Raul Gonzalez Leads Campache, Edward Mujica Ready For Whatever Role

Edgard Montiel - Indios del Boer

California Winter League

Tuesday's Games:
British Columbia (4-8-2) visits Cochella Valley (5-8-1)
Palm Springs Chill (8-4-2) visits Bay Area (9-4-1)
Palm Desert (1-10-3) visits Palm Springs Power (5-7-1)
Canada (7-6-1) visits Midwest (8-5-1)
Washington (7-5-2) visits Oregon (9-5)


Triple-A Mexican League

Raul Gonzalez (former Memphis) is general manager for Campache: MiLB Offficial Site


Spring Training

Edward Mujica (former St. Louis-Magallanes) says he is healthy and ready for whatever role the team puts him in: Lider


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL) is set to play for Boer in the Pomares: El Nuevo Diario

Oakland signed 18-year old right-handed hitting center fielder Gean Artie Rigby Loury: El Nuevo Diario


Dominican League

Aguilas has parted ways with Felix Fermin (Ciudad del Carmen MGR Triple-A Mexican League): Aguilas Official Site

Moises Alou (Escogido GM) is considering stepping down from his post: Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-10-14: Hector Luna Hits A Double & Homer In Batting Practice; Carlos Baerga Proud Of His Team

Hector Luna - Chunichi Dragons

California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started as designated hitter and batter ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Oregon beat Palm Desert 8-3

Monday's Games:
Midwest (8-4-1) visits Cochella Valley (4-8-1)
Washington (6-5-2) visits Oregon (9-4)
Palm Springs Power (5-7-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (7-4-2)


Caribbean Series

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was very proud of his team: El Nuevo Dia


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) hit a double and home run during practice, and would like to play third base this season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-9-14: Tyler Herron Named To 2014 All-Caribbean Series Team; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Three & Induces Seven Ground Outs Over Five Scoreless Innings; Randy Ruiz Doubles & Drives In One Run

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

California Winter League

Sunday's Games:
British Columbia (4-7-2) visits Canada (6-6-1)
Oregon (8-4) visits Palm Desert (1-9-3)
Palm Springs Power (5-6-1) visits Bay Area (8-4-1)


Caribbean Series Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one sac fly.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:66-47)(g/f:7-2)

Hermosillo beat Mayaguez 7-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) was named to the All-Caribbean Series Team: Listin Diario

San Juan will host the 2015 Caribbean Series: Caribbean Series Official Site

Chris Roberson (Monterrey-Hermosillo) was named Caribbean Series MVP: Hermosillo Official Site

Joel Pineiro - Indios de Mayaguez (on loan from Leones de Ponce)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-14: Jeff Lyman Strikes Out Four & Holds One Runner On Over Two & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Save; Andy Benes Visits Nicaragua To Set Up Clinics

Jeff Lyman - Canberra Cavalry

Australian Baseball League Championship

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:97-65)(g/f:6-3)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Perth beat Canberra 2-1

Perth wins the championship sweeping Canberra and will represent the ABL in the 2014 Asian Series.


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one sacrifice.

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Cochella Valley (4-7-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-6-1)
British Columbia (4-7-2) visits Palm Springs Chill (7-3-2)
Midwest (8-4) visits Oregon (8-4)
Bay Area (8-4-1) visits Washington (5-5-2)


Caribbean Series

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Lou Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth as a pinch runner and took over in left field.  Scored one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Magallanes 2-0
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Jake Fox (Arizona free agent-Mochis) signed to play with Laguna (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Johan Santana (New York-N free agent) has began throwing from the mound: Lider

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) talks about playing in the Caribbean Series championship: Lider

Andy Benes (St. Louis scout) visited Nicaragua to organize clinics: La Prensa

Saturday's Game:
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM EST


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult) threw his first bullpen session, working with his new catcher: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-14: Luis Garcia Singles; Danilo Sanchez Returning To Italy; Rainel Rosario Begins Rehab Assignment

Danilo Sanchez - Godo Knights (Italy)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Perth beat Canberra 4-3

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (0-1) visits Perth (1-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one error.

Palm Desert and British Columbia tied 7-7

Friday's Games:
Cochella Valley (3-7-1) visits Palm Springs Power (5-5-1)
British Columbia (4-6-2) visits Palm Springs Chill (6-3-2)
Midwest (8-3) visits Oregon (7-4)
Bay Area (8-3-1) visits Washington (4-5-2)


Caribbean Series

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:28-15)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Hermosillo beat Licey 3-2

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) is the probable starter if Mayaguez goes for game seven: El Nuevo Diario

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) will return for another season with Godo Knights: Mister Baseball

Friday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Magallanes (3-1) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hiroshima assigned Rainel Rosario (former Springfield) to San-gun to begin rehab: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-14: Eugenio Velez Hits Two Homers & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Garcia Collects Two Doubles & Three RBIs; Randy Ruiz Singles, Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In On Run

Eugenio Velez - Tigres del Licey (on loan from Toros del Este-Azucareros)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Friday's Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 1-0

Thursday's Games:
Midwest (7-3) visits Bay Area (8-2-1)
Cochella Valley (3-7-1) visits Canada (4-6-1)
Palm Desert (1-9-1) visits British Columbia (4-6-1)
Palm Springs (5-4-1) visits Oregon (6-4)


Caribbean Series

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the third in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and two runs.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth at first base.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Licey beat Hermosillo 7-6
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (2).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Magallanes 5-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andres Galarraga (former St. Louis) also says Cuba should stay in Caribbean Series and expand to include Panama and Columbia: Lider

Caribbean Series is considering Nicaragua for the tournament, but dismissed Columbia and Panama: Lider

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) is aiming to be in spring camp and return to the majors: Lider

Ugueth Urbina (Philadelphia free agent-Caracas) is not considering retirement: Lider

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) is not happy with the organization of the Caribbean Series schedule: El Universal

Felix Fermin (Aguilas MGR) will meet with the orginization to determine his future: Listin Diario

Columbia and Panama are discussing interleague play: El Heraldo

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) was surprised to be playing the catcher position: Lider

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) and Claudio Vargas (Toronto free agent-Azucareros/Licey) are both hoping their pitching performances get them invites to big league camp: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Licey (2-2) visits Hermosillo (2-2) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) threw his first bullpen session working on his curve and splitter: Yakyubaka

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) took fielding practice at first and third: Yakyubaka

Sergio Mitre (Mexicali) and Loek Van Mil (Cincinnati fee agent) will tryout for Rakuten: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-14: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Induces 17 Ground Outs & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Moises Rodriguez Talks About Scouting The Caribbean Series

Joel Pineiro - Indios de Mayaguez (on loan from Leones de Ponce)

California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Palm Springs beat Palm Desert 10-9

Wednesday's Games:
Palm Desert (1-8-1) visits Cochella Valley (2-7-1)
Oregon (6-3) visits Bay Area (7-2-1)
Canada (4-5-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (5-3-2)
Palm Springs Power (4-4-1) visits British Columbia (4-5-1)


Caribbean Series

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two unearned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:102-72)(g/f:17-2)

Villa Clara beat Mayaguez 2-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Angel Castro (St. Louis free agent signing-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:52-26)(g/f:5-1)
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:12-5)(g/f:1-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and allowed one stolen base.

Magallanes beat Licey 2-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ozzie Guillen would like to see Panama and Columbia added to the Caribbean Series: Lider

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) delivered toys to children in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Boston, Anaheim, and Arizona are interested in Cuban defector Raicel Iglesias: El Nuevo Herald

Moises Rodriguez (St. Louis Latin scout) talked about scouting the Caribbean Series and the eyes on the Cuban team: El Universal

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (3-0) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Hiroshima) is currently resting a sore left hip: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-14: Julio Lugo Hits a Three-Run Homer; Joel Pineiro Hopes Starts Gets Some Interest; Carlos Baerga Would Like To Manage In Majors

Julio Lugo (16) - Tigres del Licey (on loan from Leones de Escogido)

Australian Baseball League Championship

Notes:
The championship series will be aired on ESPN: ABL Official Site


California Winter League

Tuesday's Games:
Canada (4-4-1) visits Bay Area (6-2-1)
Midwest (6-3) visits Washington (4-3-2)
Cochella Valley (2-6-1) visits British Columbia (3-5-1)
Palm Desert (1-7-1) visits Palm Springs (4-3-2)


Caribbean Series

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Licey) started at first base and moved to second, batting seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Licey beat Villa Clara 9-2

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Hermosillo 6-3

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) would like to manage in the major leagues: El Universal

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Mayaguez) is hoping Tuesday's start catches scouts eyes: Primer Hora

Yulieski Gourriel (Villa Clara) has a dream to play in the big leagues: La Prensa

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce/Mayaguez) talked about his friendship with Freddy Garcia (Atlanta-Magallanes): El Universal

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Villa Clara (0-3) @ 3:00 PM ET
Licey (1-1) visits Magallanes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-14: Yadier Molina Visits Caribbean Series; Jolbert Cabrera Talks Latin American Series Win; Luis Montanez Drives In One Run

Jolbert Cabrera (far left) - Tigres de Cartagena

California Winter League

Former Cardinals:
Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) has played in seven games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) has played in seven games going 1-for-15 (.067) with two RBIs, one total base, two sac flies, five strikeouts, .059 OBP, and .067 SLG.

Monday's Game:
Palm Springs Chill (4-2-2) visits Oregon (5-3)
Cochella Valley (2-5-1) visits Midwest (5-3)
Washington (3-3-2) visits Palm Desert Coyotes (1-6-1)
Canada (4-3-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-4-1)


Latin American Series

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) talked about the championship win when he arrived home: El Heraldo


Caribbean Series

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one RBI.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Mayaguez 6-3
Lider Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) entered in the third as a pinch runner and took over at catcher, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Magallanes beat Villa Clara 8-5
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) visited the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuban players mostly sit in their rooms & are not permitted to talk with media: El Universal

Fans protested the presence of Cuba in the Caribbean Series: El Universal

Cuba would like to have full rights to participate in the Caribbean Series as they do in the World Baseball Classic or other tournaments: El Nuveo Dia

Monday's Games:
Licey (0-1) visits Villa Clara (0-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Magallanes (1-0) visits Hermosillo (2-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Texas Winter League (February 4)

Draft results: Texas League Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-14: Ryan Mulhern Named To 2014 All-Latin American Series Team; Dutch Deol Drives In One Run; Victor Marte Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Ryan Mulhern (third from right) - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtla

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (p-s:23-17)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 9-1
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Friday's Championship Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

British Columbia beat Palm Springs 5-1

No Games Scheduled For Sunday Due To Super Bowl


Latin American Series Championship

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one error.

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cartagena beat San Andres 9-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game
El Heraldo Post Game
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) was named to the All-Latin American Series team: Latin American Series Official Site

Panama will host the 2015 Latin American Series: Latin American Official Site


Caribbean Series

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one caught stealing.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Licey 7-6 in 10 innings
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Villa Clara 9-4
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) may not be able to make his scheduled start in the Caribbean Series after injuring his knee in the brawl with Caribes in the LVBP championship: Lider

Villa Clara is under tight security while playing in the Caribbean Series: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 2:30 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-1) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 8:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-14: Ethan Cole Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Fernando Tatis Signs To Play In Triple-A Mexican League; Chad Huffman Introduced To Japanese Media

Ethan Cole - Canberra Cavalry

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:103-62)(g/f:6-3)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-2)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-3
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Canberra (1-1) visits Sydney (1-1) @ 4:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started and first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.

Palm Springs and Palm Desert tied 1-1

Saturday's Games:
British Columbia (2-5-1) visits Palm Springs Power (3-3-1)
Palm Springs Chill (4-1-2) visits Midwest (4-3)
Bay Area (6-1-1) visits Washington (2-3-2)
Cochella Valley (2-4-1) visits Oregon (4-3)


Latin American Series

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 6-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Championship Game:
Cartagena (2-2) visits San Andres (3-0)


Caribbean Series

Notes:

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) signed on to play for Laguna: MiLB Official Site

Mayaguez got a late start in travel after the government delayed their take off: Primera Hora

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks about winning the LMP Championship: Hermosillo Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) and Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) received awards from the Puerto Rican press: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Notes:

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) spent the offseson strengthening and Chiba Lotte held a press conference to announce the signing of Chad Huffman (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

The sports media presented Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) with a cake for his birthday: Yakyubaka