Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-16: Nick Greenwood Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win In Final LVBP Start; Carson Kelly & Austin Gomber Names To 2016 All-AFL Team; Notes On Eduardo Sanchez, Roberto Canache, Carlos Martinez, & Yadier Molina

Nick Greenwood - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk , grounded into one double play, and two fielding errors.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-22)(g/f:4-0)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:70-48)(g/f:9-1)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-2)

Margarita beat Lara 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:0-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:0-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)

Caribes beat La Guaira 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and one throwing error.

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-9)

Aragua beat Magallanes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aragua traded Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis) to Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) works in any role needed for Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) made his final start on Tuesday: El Emergente

Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) was removed from the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (23-13) visits Caracas (13-23) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (21-18) visits Margarita (21-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (17-20) visits Magallanes (16-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (19-16) visits Aragua (16-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Margarita-Caribes beat Magallanes 11-1

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Zulia beat Caracas 2-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (15-12-2) visits Boston (20-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (10-19) visits Zulia (16-13) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (15-13-1) visits Philadelphia (13-14-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (20-9) visits Magallanes (4-24-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (19-10) visits Detroit (9-17-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Carson Kelly (Springfield-Glendale) and Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) were named to 2016 AFL All-Team, and Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) a runner-up: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  0-for-1 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  0-for-5 with two runs, two walks (one intentional), one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  3-for-6 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-7 with three strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one intentional walk.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-5 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (20-17) visits Jalisco (15-21) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (22-15) visits Hermosillo (22-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (9-28) visits Navojoa (20-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (19-17) visits Mochis (20-17) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and bated ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) pitching in the Dominican is just a rumor: El Fanatico Dominicano Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (12-13) visits Escogido (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (12-15) visits Azucareros (11-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (15-11) visits Cibao (14-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in 14 games going 15-for-53 (.283) with two doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 26 total bases, seven runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .361 OBP, .491 SLG, and .851 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 16 games going 17-for-62 (.274) with five doubles, three RBIs, 22 total bases, five runs, three walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .308 OBP, .355 SLG, and .663 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 13 games going 8-for-37 (.216) with one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, four walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .293 OBP, .216 SLG, and .509 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in 12 games going 9-for-44 (.205) with four doubles, two RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .286 OBP, .295 SLG, and .581 OPS.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) has played in 12 games going 9-for-49 (.184) with three doubles, five RBIs, 12 total bases, three walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .245 OBP, .245 SLG, and .490 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed six hits, no runs, four walks, and struck seven out over 7.1 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.64 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two unearned runs, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over four innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.23 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over 7.1 innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over nine innings.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and five saves.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-0 record, 3.21 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five earned runs, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 14 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 3.72 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 9.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 1.83 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, nine runs (eight earned), two home runs, six walks, and struck nine out over 12 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Mayaguez) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 5.1 innings.

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) held his wedding anniversary in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (8-5) visits Carolina (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (2-13) visits Santurce (11-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Chinandega beat Boer 14-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (8-11) visits Chinandega (11-8) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (9-10) visits Rivas (10-9) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the 13th and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:18-10)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 4-3 in 15 innings in game one of doubleheader

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:71-46)

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 8-2 in game two of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:68-46)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (4-6) visits Barranquilla (4-7) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (9-4) visits Sincelejo (6-6) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Sydney (3-1) visits Canberra (1-3) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (3-1) visits Perth (1-3) @ 7:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-22-16: Nick Additon Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Efren Navarro & Randy Arozarena Named 2016 LMP All-Stars; Iker Franco Singles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in 35 games going 47-for-126 (.373) with nine doubles, four triples, five home runs, 16 RBIs, 79 total bases, 27 runs. 15 walks, eight stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .434 OBP, .627 SLG, and 1.061 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) has played in 17 games going 16-for-45 (.356) with four doubles, four RBIs, 20 total bases, four runs, eight walks, six strikeouts, .455 OBP, .444 SLG, and .899 SLG.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in 25 games going 33-for-94 (.351) with five doubles, four home runs, 26 RBIs, 50 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .421 OBP, .532 SLG, and .952 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in five games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, two walks, one caught stealing, .600 OBP, .333 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 34-for-114 (.298) with ten doubles, 11 RBIs, 44 total bases, 19 runs, five walks, three stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .344 OBP, .386 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 16 games going 18-for-62 (.290) with two doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 26 total bases, six runs, two walks, 20 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .419 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 33 games going 39-for-137 (.285) with eight doubles, two triples, three home runs, 21 RBIs, 60 total bases, 18 runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 22 strikeouts, .294 OBP, .438 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 33 games going 35-for-125 (.280) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 46 total bases, 22 runs, 11 walks, five stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, .338 OBP, .368 SLG, and .706 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 11 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with two doubles, three triples, four RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .340 OBP, .465 SLG, and .806 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 21 games going 13-for-49 (.265) with two doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .302 OBP, .306 SLG, and .608 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) has played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .364 OBP, .222 SLG, and .586 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 18 games going 11-for-512 (.216) with four doubles, ten RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 11 strikeouts, .305 OBP, .294 SLG, and .599 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in eight games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .273 OBP, .350 SLG, and .623 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) has played in 16 games going 6-for-42 (.143) with two doubles, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, eight walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .275 OBP, .190 SLG, and .465 OPS.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made ten relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.04 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, four walks, and struck five out over 8.2 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, eight runs (six earned), four walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 24 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 13 hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck two out over 12 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over six innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.27 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, 12 runs (eight earned), one home run, seven walks, and struck 25 out over 22 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits and one earned run over 2.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.00 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP.  He's allowed 33 hits, 15 earned runs, three home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 27 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), six walks, and struck three out over ten innings.
John  Church (former Memphis-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.64 ERA, 2.36 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck four out over four innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and *.** ERA.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

Notes:
Dilson Herrera (Cincinnati) and Cheslor Cuthbert (Kansas City) will be added to the Zulia roster: LVBP Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has not allowed a run in 8.1 consecutive innings over five relief appearances: Caribes Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) joined Caribes on Monday: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (21-17) visits Margarita (20-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (16-20) visits La Guaira (19-15) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (16-19) visits Aragua (15-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and committed one error.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run.

Caracas beat Philadelphia 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Lara beat La Guaira 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).

Caracas beat Philadelphia 7-6 in game two of doubleheader
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (3-2).

Lara beat La Guaira 8-2 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Games:
Detroit (9-16-2) visits Aragua (14-13-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-23-1) visits Margarita-Caribes (13-15) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (15-13) visits Caracas (20-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (19-9) visits Lara (19-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (12-14-2) visits Caimanes (10-18) @ 11:00 VET


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) was named one of the ten breakout prospects: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-1)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one passed ball.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One RBI and one sac fly.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) and Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) were named to the LMP 2016-17 All-Star teams: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (19-17) visits Jalisco (15-20) @ 7:15 PM  CT
Culiacan (22-14) visits Hermosillo (21-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (9-27) visits Navojoa (19-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (19-16) visits Mochis (19-17) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 6-5 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned),one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-3).

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria- Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas released Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas) and signed Jose Julio Ruiz (Monclova-Caribes): LiDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (14-9) visits Licey (14-11) @ 7;15 PM AST
Escogido (13-12) visits Estrellas (12-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (11-15) visits Cibaenas (11-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aguadilla management and players came to an agreement on wages: LBPRC Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguadilla (2-13) visits Caguas (8-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM MST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 18 games going 26-for-65 (.400) with five doubles, seven home runs, 16 RBIs, 52 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks (two intentional), three hit by pitches, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .512 OBP, .800 SLG, and 1.312 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 18 games going 24-for-67 (.358) with four doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 30 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks (one intentional), two sacrifices, nine strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .427 OBP, .448 SLG, and .858 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 15 games going 11-for-42 (.262) with five RBIs, 11 total bases, six runs, six walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .340 OBP, .262 SLG, and .602 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (four starts) posting a 0-2 record, 5.12 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), four home runs, 12 walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 19.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.38 ERA, and 3.46 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck seven out over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (10-8) visits Boer (8-10) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-9) visits Granada (9-9) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and one throwing error.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-1

Tuesday's Games:
Cartagena (3-5) visits Barranquilla (3-6) 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (6-5) visits Monteria (8-4) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-16: David Washington Hits A Two-Run Homer; Luis Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

David Washington - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Lara beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters. He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Zulia 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) could be leaving the team at any moment: LVBP Official Site

Magallanes has not had talks with Johan Santana (Toronto free agent-Magallanes) about pitching this winter: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (20-16) visits Zulia (22-13) @ 1:00 PM VET
Lara (20-17) visits La Guaira (19-14) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (14-19) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (13-22) visits Magallanes (15-19) @ 5:30 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Final Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) played in 21 games going 24-for-79 (.304) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 16 RBIs, 34 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, four stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .349 OBP, .430 SLG, and .779 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in 21 games going 22-for-77 (.286) with four doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 35 total bases, 12 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .387 OBP, .455 SLG, and .842 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) played in 19 games going 16-for-69 (.232) with one double, one home run, nine RBIs, 20 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .257 OBP, .290 SLG, and .547 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) played in 15 games going 9-for-47 (.191) with one double, one home run, 12 RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, five walks, 17 strikeouts, .304 OBP, .277 SLG, and .580 OPS.

Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) made seven starts posting a 5-1 record, 2.14 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He allowed 26 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit one batter, and struck 33 out over 33.2 innings.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.40 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, eight runs (seven earned), three home runs, four walks, and struck 18 out over 14.1 innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.79 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 13 hits, six earned runs, one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 9.1 innings.

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Scottsdale) was named to All-AFL team: MLB official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Navajoa 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Culiacan MGR) was named manager for the All-Star East team: LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (18-16) visits Mexicali (17-17) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (18-16) visits Mazatlan (9-25) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (15-18) visits Culiacan (21-13) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2014) visits Obregon (17-16) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican  League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-4)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (13-8) visits Estrellas (10-13) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (14-9) visits Cibaenas (10-14) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (9-15) visits Escogido (13-10) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (ir-s:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks (one intentional).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Aguadilla beat Carolina 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) wants to pitch in the World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Aguadilla (2-13) visits Caguas (8-5) @ 4:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (10-5) visits Carolina (7-10) @ 6:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Boer beat Rivas 10-8 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one run and one walk
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two ground into double plays.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (8-9) visits Granada (8-9) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (9-8) visits Rivas (9-8) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (6-5) visits Cartagena (3-5) @ 4:00 PM
Monteria (7-4) visits Barranquilla (3-5) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Game:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Sydney beat Adelaide 3-2 in 11 innings in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two stolen bases and grounded into one double play.

Adelaide beat Sydney 7-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-16: Austin Gomber Strikes Out Seven Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Nick Additon Strikes Out Seven Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs

Austin Gomber - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-1)

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara)  started at second and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs, two stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and  no runs.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-14)(ir-s:3-0)
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (2).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has a ten game hitting streak: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has reached an agreement with Caribes and will join the team next week: Caribes Official Site

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) will join Aragua in the coming weeks: Aragua Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) could be leaving Caribes soon for his wife's pregnancy: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (18-15) visits Lara (17-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-21) visits Caribes (16-17) @ 7:0 PM VET
Magallanes (15-16) visits Zulia (21-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-14) visits Aragua (13-19) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the win (2-0).

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (14-8-1) visits Lara (15-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caimanes (9-14) visits La Guaira (12-10-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-20-1) visits Philadelphia (10-11-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (12-12) visits Detroit (5-16-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caracas (16-7) visits Boston (17-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out , one run, and one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck seven out for the winning decision (5-1).   (p-s:74-54)(g/f:4-2)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 10-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Glendale is one game away from being eliminated from the championship.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) is making his way back from a facial fracture: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (16-15) visits Peoria (14-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-14-1) visits Surprise (16-14-1) @ 12;35 PM MST
Scottsdale (13-18) visits Mesa (16-15) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (17-14) visits Obregon (17-13) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (14-16) visits Mochis (16-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (9-22) visits Hermosillo (17-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (19-12) visits Mexicali (14-17) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-1)

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 and was picked off.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter.  One run and one walk.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (13-7) visits Licey (13-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (9-12) visits Cibaenas (10-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Aguadilla forfeited to Mayaguez
Aguadilla players refused to play due to lack of payment: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Granada beat Boer 16-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, three RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-17)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-16: Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Carson Kelly Collects Two Doubles, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Austin Gomber - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 10-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one outfield assist.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

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

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) discusses how the team works together and their isn't any one person carrying the club: LVBP Official Site

Adonis Garcia (Atlanta-Magallanes) joined Magallanes on Friday: Magallanes Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) may begin play this weekend: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (11-11) visits Caracas (10-13) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (16-7) visits Lara (13-11) @ 5:30 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Margarita (15-9) visits Caribes (10-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-15) visits Magallanes (9-13) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

All Games Postponed For Friday

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (8-6-1) visits Magallanes (3-12-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-7) visits Lara (9-6) @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (9-7) visits Caimanes (4-11) @ 9:00 PM VET
Detroit (3-10-2) visits Boston (11-4) @ 9:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (4-0).  (p-s:92-57)(g/f:7-2)
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Peoria 5-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.

Scottsdale beat Mesa 8-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Fall Stars Game: East visits West @ 5:08 PM MT


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Obregon beat Culiacan 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Sioux Falls-Mochis) was activated by Mochis: LMP Official Site

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has joined Navojoa: Novajoa Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (12-9) visits Mazatlan (5-16) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (11-10) visits Mexicali (13-8) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (10-11) visits Culiacan (11-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-10) visits Navojoa (11-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out one of two base runners.

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-6 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros)  started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (3-9) visits Escogido (6-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (10-3) visits Estrellas (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-6) visits Cibaenas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Carolina beat Caguas 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs and for the save (3).

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (2-3) visits Mayaguez (5-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-6) visits Carolina (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Rivas beat Boer 13-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  4-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 13-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (3-3) visits Chinandega (3-3) @ 11:00 AM
Granada (4-2) visits Boer (2-4) @ 2:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Panama beat Japan 3-2

Saturday's Game:
Australia (5-2) visits Panama (6-1) @ 12:00 PM


Panama League (December 9, 2016):

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Metro) is expected to play with Metropolitanas: Metro Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-16: Austin Gomber Named AFL Pitcher Of The Week; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

Austin Gomber - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-6 with one sacrifice, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-6 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-4 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (15-6) visits Aragua (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-6) visits La Guaira (8-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-10) visits Caribes (9-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts, one run, and one walk.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-0

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (9-6) visits Aragua (8-5) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-9) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-6) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-8) visits Magallanes (3-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (8-6) visits Caimanes (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (10-4) visits Caracas (10-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) was named Pitcher of the Week: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-12) visits Mesa (11-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-13) visits Salt River (10-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-8-1) visits Peoria (11-6-2) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting eighth.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-8) visits Jalisco (10-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-8) visits Obregon (7-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (11-7) visits Mochis (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-13) visits Culiacan (9-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-5)

Azucareros beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (4-5) visits Licey (5-5) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Cibao (8-2) visits Azucareros (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Cibaenas (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-1)
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 9-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-4)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Santurce beat Aguadilla 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hit, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-5)

Granada beat Boer 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No  Games Scheduled For Wednesday


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Panama beat Korea 5-4
TV Max Deportes Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) was kept on the reserve list and not released: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-16: Allen Cordoba Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings; Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Allen Cordoba (St. Louis Helmet) - Panama

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Lara beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:78-47)(g/f:7-2)

Zulia beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  Was removed from the game after hit by pitch.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) was taken to hospital for x-rays after hit by pitch and came out negative: Margarita Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (8-11) visits La Guaira (7-10) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-12) visits Zulia (14-5) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-11) visits Lara (10-10) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-10) visits Margarita (12-6) @ 5:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-0).   (p-s:80-53)(g/f:3-5)

Glendale beat Salt River 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-6 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-6 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-3 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Navojoa placed Kyle Grana (Palm Beach) on the inactive list: Navojoa Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (6-10) visits Mexicali (9-7) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (9-7) visits Hermosillo (10-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (8-8) visits Mazatlan (5-11) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (8-8) visits Navojoa (9-7) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is expected to join Escogido: Pelota LIDOM Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-5) visits Escogido (4-4) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (4-4) visits Estrellas (4-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (1-7) visits Cibao (8-1) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (0-1) visits Mayaguez (2-0) @ 4:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-2)visits Caguas (0-1) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Granada beat Chinandega 10-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada (2-0) visits Boer (1-1) @ 10:00 AM
Chinandega (0-2) visits Rivas (1-1) @ 4:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Panama beat Czech Republic 17-3
Panama American Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Panama (2-0) visits Venezuela (1-1) @ 12:00 PM