Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-14: Jose Godoy Collects One Single, Two Doubles, Two Walks, & Six RBIs; Jose Garcia Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Jamie Romak Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Jose Garcia - Gigantes de Rivas (now with Las Fieras del San Fernando)

Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (6).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 7-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the 13th and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits one unearned run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-2).(g/f:3-0)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started art second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-6 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Margarita beat Lara 4-3 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Subero was named replacement for manager Luis Sojo, who was fired: Aragua Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has been moved into the closer role from set-up man: El Emergente

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) continues to workout in the U.S. to prepare as a pitcher for Magallanes: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (30-12) visits La Guaira (14-26) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (19-24) visits Lara (20-23) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-20) visits Zulia (27-13) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (21-19) visits Margarita (13-28) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with three runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, and committed one error.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, six RBIs, one run, and two walks.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.

Caribes beat Aragua 15-11

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat La Guaira 11-1

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (12-28) visits Margarita (15-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:4-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Mochis 13-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:6-3)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Toronto showed some interest in Aguascalientes players after special workout: MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (4-3) visits Jalisco (4-3) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (4-3) visits Mazatlan (3-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-4) visits Hermosillo (4-3) @ 7:00 PM MST
Obregon (3-4) visits Navojoa (3-4) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and allowed three stolen bases.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in three double plays.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1)  (g/f:7-2)

Estrellas beat Escogido 8-5

Notes:
Dominican League will check out the Cibaenas stadium and see the progress being made since the fire: LIDOM Official Site

Brian Burgamy (New York-N) has signed on to play with Azucaeros: Azucareros Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (19-13) visits Estrellas (21-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (13-19) visits Azucareros (17-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one sacrifice.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-3 in 12 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two RBIs and one sac fly.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

San Fernando beat Boer 7-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (12-6) visits Rivas (10-8) @4:00 PM
San Fernando (4-15) visits Boer (10-7) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 5-2 in game one of doubleheader
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (8-7) visits Canberra (8-7) @ 12:00 PM AET
Perth (6-9) visits Sydney (11-8) @ 1:00 PM AET
Melbourne (4-11) visits Brisbane (12-7) @ 1:00 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one hit by pitch.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Santurce general manager has been suspended until December 31, 2014: LBPRC Official Site

Rusney Castillo (Boston) has joined Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (9-10) visits Mayaguez (13-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (9-10) visits Caguas (12-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
16-year old shortstop Samir Caraballo has tried out for Toronto, Texas, Cleveland, Kansas City, New York-A, Oakland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Houston, and Tampa Bay: El Universal


Cuban League

Softball player Javier Caballero was one of a handful of Cubans that escaped while the country participated in the Central American & Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional League

Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) had surgery and should take three month for recovery: Yakyubaka

Orix is interested in Korean Hyeon-Jong Yang, after Kia turned down a MLB bid: Yakyubaka

Rakuten is planning to release Andruw Jones and Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis), but could re-sign later, and are interested in Wily Mo Pena (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) said he could continue on as a pitcher and hitter if called upon by the MLB, but would lean towards throwing if necessary: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-14: Cesar Valera Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Five Over Two Scoreless Innings; Anthony Garcia Leads Puerto Rico In RBIs, Total Bases, SLG, OPS, & Tied For Lead In Home Runs

Jem Argenal - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:17-9)

Caracas beat Aragua 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) received stitches after taking a ball in the face while sliding into third base: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Lara (20-22) visits Margarita (12-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (29-12) visits Caracas (19-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guiaira (13-26) visits Magallanes (21-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (21-19) visits Zulia (26-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and committed one error.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-6

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck five out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 4-3

Friday's Games:
Lara (24-11) visits Zulia (12-17) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (20-13) visits La Guaira (24-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (10-24) visits Aragua (20-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-29) visits Seattle (21-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (11-23) visits Philadelphia (15-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (24-12) visits Detroit (18-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (15-18) visits Magallanes (21-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (19-17) visits Boston (15-20) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)

Navojoa beat Culiacan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Toronto scouts took in special workout of Aguascalientes players: MiLB Official Site

Daniel Muno (New York-N) has signed on to play for Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mochis (4-2) visits Jalisco (3-3) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (2-4) visits Hermosillo (4-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-4) visits Navojoa (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (3-3) visits Mazatlan (3-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Notes:
Nate Baker (Pittsburgh) and Matt Hoffman (Philadelphia) have signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaneas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-13) visits Cibao (15-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-21) visits Licey (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-14) visits Estrellas (20-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (10-6) visits San Fernando (3-15) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-8) visits Chinandega (12-5) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-14)(g/f:1-0)

Perth beat Sydney 6-2
Perth Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and two sac flies.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 9-0
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chin-Hui Tsao (Retired) has signed on to pitch for Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne visits Brisbane for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Perth visits Sydney @ 6:00 PM AET
Adelaide visits Canberra @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 13 games going 15-for-46 (.326) with five doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .426 OBP, .500 SLG, and .926 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 19 games going 19-for-62 (.306) with four doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, 12 walks, 14 strikeouts, .429 OBP, .597 SLG, and 1.025 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 16 games going 17-for-57 (.298) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .355 OBP, .404 SLG, and .758 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 17 games going 16-for-56 (.286) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, nine strikeouts, .429 OBP, .554 SLG, and .982 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 18 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with three doubles, three RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .313 OBP, .311 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 19 games going 10-for-64 (.156) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 22 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .289 OBP, .203 SLG, and .493 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, five unearned runs, two walks, hit three batters, and struck nine out over 17.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.93 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over ten innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over seven innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 4.76 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 15 earned runs, one home run, two walks, and stuck 12 out over 28.1 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.14 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck seven out over seven innings.

Notes:
The general manager for Santurce was attcked for a second time this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (11-8) visits Carolina (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (12-6) visits San Juan (5-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Leandro Castro triples and drove in three runs in Colombian Developmental League play: El Universal


Nippon Professional Baseball

Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) is currently training to be in shape for a full season in the MLB; Orix, Hanshin, and Yokohama are still interested in Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Rakuten may part ways with Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis); Orix has parted was with Wily Mo Pena; Hanshin looks to bring back Randy Messenger, Seung-Hwan Oh, Matt Murton, and Mauro Gomez; Yokohama will begin negotiations for Yulieski Gourriel and possibly his brother: 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 2-1-14: 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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-14: Ronald Ramirez Hits a Two-Run Homer; Ryan Mulhern Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Lou Montanez & Hector Hernandez Added To Mayaguez Roster

Ronald Ramirez - Tigres de Cartagena

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 18-11
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Canberra (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wednesday's Results:

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Bay Area beat Palm Desert 6-1

Thursday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Canada and British Columbia tied 3-3


Latin American Series

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

San Andres beat Urraca/Veraguas 9-3
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered in the third at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one error.

Rivas beat Cartagena 8-4
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Urraca/Veraguas (1-2) visits Rivas (1-2)
San Andres (3-0) visits Cartagena (1-2)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2014)

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven) and Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis) are included on the Hermosillo roster: LMP Official Site

San Juan may make a return in the Puerto Rican League next winter: Primera Hora

Luis Montanez (former Memphis) and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach) were added to the Mayaguez roster: El Nuevo Dia

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) visited Nicaragua to talk about Roberto Clemente, steroids, and his career: El Nuevo Diario

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)

Rakuten held a press conference to officially announce the signing of Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Hiroshima have signed Rainel Rosario to a four-year deal: Yakyubaka and Nikkan Sports

Rosario was released by Escogido (Dominican League) in May 2013: Escogido Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-14: Eugenio Velez Singles & Scores One Run; Joel Pineiro Could Be Included In Caribbean Roster; Hector Luna Says Knee Feels Much Better

Joel Pineiro - Leones de Ponce

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) may miss his next start due to discomfort: Lider

Tuesday's Game:
Magallanes (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Tuesday's Game:
Navojoa (2-3) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1

Notes:
Tickets for this past Sunday's game hit high prices on the black market: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Game:
Escogido (3-4) visits Licey (4-3) @ 5:05 PM AST


Puerto Rican League

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) is expected to be invited to pitch for Mayaguez in the Caribbean Series and Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Santurce/Mayaguez) can not travel due to documentation issues: El Nuevo Dia


Cuban League

Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales) and Alfredo Despaigne (Campache) will reinforce Villa Clara in the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald


California Winter League

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

British Columbia beat Washington 4-1

Tuesday's Games:
Palm Springs Power (2-2) visits Midwest (3-1)
Cochella Valley (1-2-1) visits Palm Desert (1-3)
Washington (1-2-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (2-1-1)
Oregon (2-2) visits Canada (2-2)


Latin American Series

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca/Veraguas (Panama) visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Cartagena (Columbia)


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) says his left knee is feeling much better and Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Yakult-Licey) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-14: Jolbert Cabrera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Randy Ruiz Singles & Knocks In One Run; Dutch Deol & Wilfrido Pujols Playing In California

Jolbert Cabrera - Tigres de Cartagena

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Caribes and Magallanes held a draft for reinforcements for the championship series: LVBP Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) talks with the media in the postgame conference: Hermosillo Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Dominican League Championship

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Licey beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Pena (former St. Louis) met with press to talk about about Aguilas' season turned out, Alex Rodriguez (New York-A-Escogido), Masahiro Tanaka (New York-A), and other MLB items: Aguilas Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-3) visits Licey (3-0)  7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:0-2)

Sydney beat Melbourne 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (20-22) visits Brisbane (16-26) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (20-23) visits Sydney (22-21) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (21-22) visits Perth (29-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out for the blown save (2).  (g/f:2-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 8-5


Panama League

Tuesday's Results:

Alllen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 15-2

Wednesday's Results:

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Cocle beat Chiriqui 11-1

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Urraca beat Herrera 8-7
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chriqui (2-10) visits Cocle  (11-2)
Herrera (5-8) visits Urraca (8-5)


California Winter League

Notes:
Dutch Deol (former Johnson City) is listed in the British Columbia roster and Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City) with Palm Desert: CWL Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Cochella Valley (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Oregon (0-0) visits Palm Springs (0-0)
Palm Desert (0-0) visits Canada (0-0)
Bay Area (0-0) visits British Columbia (0-0)
Washington (0-0) visits Midwest (0-0)


Latin American Series (January 28, 2014)

Tuesday's Games:
Panama Champion visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Colombian Champion


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) is expected to be in spring camp on time: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-14: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Scores One Run; Ronny Cedeno Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Pete Parise Strikes Out Two Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes de Magallanes (on loan from Tigres de Aragua)

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.
Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) entered in the ninth in left field.

Caracas beat La Guaira 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two runs, three strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore free agent-La Guaira) was activated by La Guaira and Henderson Alvarez (Miami-La Guaira) is awaiting permission to pitch further in the playoffs: Lider

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua/Magallanes) talks about wearing his Aragua shoes while playing for Magallanes: Lider

Alex Cabrera (Softbank free agent-La Guaira) was named MVP, Hassan Pena (Quintana Roo-Zulia) Closer of the Year, and Aaron Thompson (Minnesota-Aragua) Setup Man Of the Year: El Universal

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (1-3) visits La Guaira (1-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (4-1) visits Caribes (4-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Wednesday's Games:
Guasave (2-3) visits Hermosillo (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-3) visits Navojoa (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League Playoffs

Wednesday's Games:
Oluta (0-0) visits Acayucan (0-0)
Tuxpan (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0)


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Escogido) has been given clearance to start after injuring himself in last outing: LIDOM Official Site

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Rivas (1-0) visits Chinandega (0-1) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (18-16) visits Sydney (16-18) @ 7:30 PM AET
Melbourne (17-17) visits Adelaide (16-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (14-20) visits Perth (21-13) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-2)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Carolina beat Ponce 3-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina MGR) was a little nervous but thankful for the opportunity to lead Carolina: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Ponce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-1) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 8-2

Monday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 6-4

Notes:
Everth Renteria (Barranquilla) talks about his first experience as a manager: El Heraldo


Panama League

Edwin Maysonet (Chicago-N free agent), Brahiam Maldonado (Los Angeles free agent), Tyson Perez (Houston), David Rohm (Atlanta), and Casey Kalenkosky (Atlanta) are set to play for Cocle: Panama League Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Veraguas visits Chiriqui
Herrera visits Cocle


Nippon Professional Baseball

Rakuten announced the signing of Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Boston has invited Hideyoshi Otake (Toyama) to minor league camp: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-13: Jonathan Escudero Strikes Out Five Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Drives In One Run; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Two Of Four Batters Faced

Ethan Cole - Canberra Cavalry

Venezuelan League

Joe Thuston (former St. Louis-Lara) stated at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the ninth as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Caribes beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) stated at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-12)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-6 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

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

Notes:
Dustin Richardson (Anaheim free agent-Aguilas) and Miguel de los Santos (Texas free agent-Azucareros) have signed on to pitch for Magallanes after finishing up in the Dominican League: Magallanes Official Site

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) was a candidate for Player of the Week: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (33-29) visits Caracas (32-29) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (31-29) visits Aragua (27-33) @ 5:30 PM VST
Lara (27-33) visits Caribes (38-23) @ 7:00 PM VST
Zulia (31-28) visits Margarita (22-37) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-0)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) was removed from the active roster: JR Alvarez Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (16-14) visits Mochis (16-14) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mexicali (17-13) visits Guasave (12-18) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (9-21) visits Hermosillo (19-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (17-13) visits Obregon (14-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Tuxpan beat Acayucan 4-1

Saturday's Games:
San Andres (34-18-1) visits Oluta (24-24-4)
Cordoba (19-38-1) visits Tuxpan (31-19-5)
Acayucan (33-23) visits Veracruz (12-40-2)
Xalapa (25-25-2) visits Coatza (29-20-3)


Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Licey beat Aguilas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (1-0) visits Licey (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-1) visits Aguilas (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one walk.

Granada beat Boer 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Granada (18-25) visits Boer (24-18) @ 2:00 PM CST
Chinandega (20-23) visits Rivas (23-19) @ 4:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck seven out for the winning decision (3-4).  (p-s:85-58)(g/f:4-5)

Canberra beat Adelaide 8-5

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:3-1)

Perth beat Melbourne 4-2

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (11-17) visits Sydney (13-15) @ 6:00 PM AET
Canberra (14-14) visits Adelaide (11-17) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (14-14) visits Perth (18-10) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 11-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one sacrifice, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one RBI.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Carolina beat Ponce 8-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) talked about the reason he auctioned off his awards: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (18-19) visits Caguas (19-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce (17-21) visits Mayaguez (21-16) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Thursday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-3 with one stolen base.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 7-0 in game one of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 one RBI and one walk.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 2-1

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-4


Nippon Professional Baseball

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) signed a deal with Rakuten: Yakayubaka

Yomiuri signed Leslie Anderson (Tampa Bay free agent): Yakyubaka


European League

Los Angeles to sign 18-year old Dutch pitcher Misja Harcksen (DOOR Neptunes): Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-13: Richard Castilo Strikes Out Two Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Luis Mateo Singles & Sacrifices Twice; Ismael Brito Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Jamie Romak (55) - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat Lara 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 18-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting sixth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, and three strikeouts.

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia traded Manuel Olivares (free agent) and Jesus Yepez (Ronchi) to Margarita for Javier Brito (former Memphis): El Universal

Monday's Game:
Caracas (22-22) visits Lara (18-24) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Current Cardinals:
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) has played in 14 games going 14-for-38 (.368) with five doubles, 17 RBIs, 19 total bases, ten runs, six walks, one stolen base, two sac flys, one sacrifice, grounded into two double plays, .435 OBP, and .500 SLG.
Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) has played in 15 games going 17-for-49 (.347) with three doubles, two triples, six RBIs, 24 total bases, ten runs, three walks, two stolen bases, two sac flys, six strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .370 OBP, and .490 SLG.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) has played in 35 games going 36-for-114 (.316) with nine doubles, two triples, 14 RBIs, 49 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, three hit by pitches, nine stolen base, one sac fly, 16 strikeouts, .378 OBP, and .430 SLG.
Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) has played in six games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, three runs, two walks, one strikeout, .350 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) has played in 27 games going 23-for-94 (.245) with two doubles, three triples, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, eight hit by pitches, two stolen bases, two sac flys, 13 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, two caught stealings, .348 OBP, and .394 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 31 games going 25-for-113 (.221) with nine doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 47 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, two hit by pitches, two stolen bases, two sac flys, 27 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, one caught stealing, .302 OBP, and .416 SLG.
Gerwuins Veleazco (Peoria-Caracas) has played in 15 games going 5-for-33 (.152) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, nine walks, one stolen base, one sacrifice, eight strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, and .273 SLG.

Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made eight appearances (two starts) posting a 4-0 record, 1.52 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed 21 hits, five runs (four earned), two home runs, two walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 23.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-La Guaira) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 2.57 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.55 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, 12 walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 20 games going 28-for-77 (.364) with five doubles, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 42 total bases, 16 runs, seven walks, two hit by pitches, five stolen bases, two sac flys, one sacrifice, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .420 OBP, and .545 SLG.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 35 games going 41-for-130 (.315) with 13 doubles, three home runs, 24 RBIs, 63 total bases, 26 runs, 15 walks, five hit by pitches, 15 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, three caught stealings, .407 OBP, and .485 SLG.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in 16 games going 12-for-49 (.245) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 18 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, one hit by pitch, five strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .393 OBP, and .367 SLG.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made nine appearances (five starts) posting a 2-3 record and 3.49 ERA.  He's allowed 37 hits, 18 runs (11 earned), two home runs, seven walks, hit three batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 27 out over 28.1 innings.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.55 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck ten out over 12.2 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.79 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed 24 hits, 13 runs (eight earned), eight walks, hit one batter, thrown six wild pitches, two balks, and struck 20 out over 19 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 12 appearances (five starts) posting a 1-1 record and 4.07 ERA.  He's allowed 23 hits, 21 runs (11 earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit three batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 24.1 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made 12 relief appearances posting  a 1-0 record and 4.58 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 17.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) has made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 2-2 record and 6.84 ERA.  He's allowed 25 hits, 21 runs (20 earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 26 out over 26.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 7.94 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck six out over 5.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Cardenales (14-21) visits Aragua (15-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Zulia (17-19) visits Tiburones (15-22) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (14-18) visits La Guaira (24-12) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (16-19) visits Magallanes (21-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (21-14) visits Seattle (17-19) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (15-21) visits Boston (15-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (21-16) visits Lara (22-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (17-19) visits Navegantes (11-25) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Brayan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-10)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Hudson (Chicago-A free agent) was released by Azucareros (Dominican League) as signed on to play for Mazatlan: Mazatlan Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one sac fly.

San Andres beat Veracruz 14-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started in left field, moving to second base and shortstop, batting second.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one error.

Xalapa beat Acayucan 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

No Current Or Former Cardinals Played On Sunday

Monday's Games:
Aguilas (19-14) visits Azucareros (12-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (12-22) visits Escogido (22-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-15) visits Cibao (17-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, two sacrifices, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 8-7 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 13 out over 9.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight runs (six earned), ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 24 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made four starts posting a 1-0 record, 4.37 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 11 earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck 13 out over 22.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.35 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck five out.

Thursday's Game:
Sydney (7-7) visits Canberra (10-5) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) entered in the third in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with two sacrifices.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Santurce (8-12) visits Carolina (11-8) @ 7:15 PM AST


Texas League (January 2014)

Jose and Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis) and Les Lancaster (former St. Louis) will be coaching int he winter league.


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Softbank) and Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Hanshin) became free agents after being left off the reserve list: Yakyubaka