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Sunday, January 5, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-2020: Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Triples, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Notes:
Philadelphia signed three pitchers from Veracruz: XEU Deportes

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (2-0) visits Monterrey (0-2) @ 5:00 PM CT
Jalisco (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 4:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mazatlan (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) injured his groin and has since been pulled by San Francisco: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-6) visits Azucareros (5-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Licey (6-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-2: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes will add Rafael Ortega (former Memphis) if they move into next round: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) threw out the first pitch before Manati-Santurce game: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Manati (0-2) visits Santurce (2-0) @ 1:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Carolina (1-1) @ 6:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Sydney beat Melbourne 5-4

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Perth 10-4

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Colombian will take Cuba's place in the tournament due to visa issues: LVBP Official Site

Friday, November 17, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-17: Audry Perez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Rafael Ortega Singles & Knocks In Two Runs; Carlos Beltran's Retirement



Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-6 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.

Glendale beat Salt River 11-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Peoria beat Scottsdale 7-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:1-1)

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Surprise beat Mesa 10-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:2-0)

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 12-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Navojoa 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in on double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (19-13) visits Jalisco (17-15) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (16-16) visits Navojoa (15-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (17-15) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (12-20) visits Hermosillo (18-14) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and three strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) starttedat second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Corey Baker (Memphis free agent-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-18)
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (1).  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) joined Magallanes: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Lara (13-16) visits Magallanes (18-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (15-17) visits Zulia (15-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (12-18) visits Margarita (11-20) @ 7:00 PM EVT
Aragua (18-11) visits Caracas (20-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), and struck one out.

Lara beat Margarita-Aragua 16-4 (11/15/17)

Friday's Games:
Lara (13-10-2) visits Magallanes (6-17-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (7-14-4) visits La Guaira (8-11-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (12-6-4) visits Boston (18-6-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-2)

Licey beat Escogido 2-0 in six innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one sac fly.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-11) visits Escogido (10-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (11-14) visits Cibao (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (9-16) visits Estrellas (15-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 4-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (9-6) visits Boer (9-6)
Leon (5-10) visits Rivas (7-8)


Bolivarian Games (November 19, 2017):

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL) made the Colombian roster: El Universal


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
LBPRC congratulated Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Arecibo/Guayama) on his retirement: LBPRC Official Site

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-17: Hector Luna Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Singles Twice, Walks Twice, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Carlos Martinez, Carlos Beltran, & Joel Pineiro



Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara won the series over La Guaira four games to one and Zulia did the same against Caribes

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-2) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) confirmed he will pitch for Cibaenas: Generacion Deportiva Twitter

2017 Playoff Final Standings:
1. Cibaenas 14-4*
2. Licey 9-9*
3. Cibao 8-10
4. Escogido 5-13
*-advanced to the championship

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) begin preparing for the World Baseball Classic: Primera Hora

Joel Pinerio (former St. Louis-Caguas) has not pitch since December 27, 2016 due to elbow soreness and would like to throw in the World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two walks.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Rivas (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (16-18) visits Melbourne (24-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (12-20) visits Brisbane (14-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Monteria beat Sincelejo 2-0

Wednesday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-2) visits Monteria (2-1) @ 7:00 PM


Veracruz League Championship:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) helped lead Xalapa to the championship against Minatitlan: LBE Ver Twitter


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) leads the team with four doubles: Metropolitanas Official Twitter


Latin American Series (January 26, 2017):

Notes:
Schedule is set for the Latin American Series: LBPN Official Site

Monday, December 12, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-16: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings; Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Dean Ana Doubles & Drives In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (Monterrey-Aragua) joined Aragua but has not started training yet: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Lara (30-22) visits Caracas (21-27) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) has played in four games going 7-for-15 (.467) with one double, two home runs, five RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .556 OBP, .933 SLG, and 1.489 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 22 games going 16-for-50 (.320) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, .382 OBP, .480 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 11-for-36 (.306) with one double, one home run, nine RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, one sacrifice, one strikeout, .457 OBP, .417 SLG, and .874 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) has played in 19 games going 21-for-71 (.296) with nine doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .342 OBP, .465 SLG, and .807 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in 16 games going 15-for-53 (.283) with one double, three home runs, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .377 OBP, .472 SLG, and .849 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.13 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.32 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck 12 out over 13.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, six walks, and struck 13 out over 15.1 innings.
Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) has made ten appearances (two starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), eight walks, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, two walks and assisted in one double play.
Dean Ann (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted seventh.  3-for-4 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Bartolo Colon (Atlanta) and Wandy Rodriguez (former Baltimore) are set to join Cibaenas: El Caribe

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (20-20) visits Cibao (22-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (18-21) visits Azucareros (17-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) wants to follow in Roberto Clemente's footsteps: Primera Hora


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched one innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-2)

Granada beat Boer 11-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
The South beat the North 2-1 in the 2016 All-Star game: El Heraldo


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 16 games going 20-for-60 (.333) with five doubles, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 34 total bases, ten runs, eight walks, six stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .420 OBP, .567 SLG, and .987 OPS.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-16: Malik Collymore Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Six Runs; Jose Almarante Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Efren Navarro Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs

Malik Collymore - Sydeny Blue Sox

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one balk, and struck one out.  (p-s:64-48)(g/f:5-4)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-3)

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

Lara beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one sacrifice.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Caribes 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Zulia beat Magallanes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Margarita added Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) to the active roster and placed Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) on the 14-day disabled list: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) rejected the first two offers by Caribes: Lider

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to return to Caribes to play out the season after he tends to family matters: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (18-16) visits Zulia (22-11) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-17) visits Lara (18-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-14) visits Caracas (13-21) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caimanes 7-3 in game one of doubleheader

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Caracas beat Boston 3-1 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
Zulia (12-13) visits Magallanes (4-22-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (12-12-2) visits Aragua (14-10-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (12-11-2) visits Margarita-Caribes (12-13) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (6-16-2) visits Caracas (18-7) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (17-8) visits Caimanes (11-14) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into two double plays.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing/pickoff.

Glendale beat Peoria 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Glendale finished 17-15, .531 PCT, and a half game out in the West Division.
Scottsdale finished 13-18-1, .419 PCT, and three games out in the East Division.
Championship game will be between Surprise (17-14-1) and Mesa (16-15-1) set for Saturday @ 1:08 PM MST.


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-4 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 10-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Hermosillo (18-14) visits Obregon (17-14) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (15-16) visits Culiacan (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (16-16) visits Mazatlan (9-23) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (18-14) visits Mexicali (15-17) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-2

Notes:
Cibaenas named Miguel Tejada assistant coach: LIDOM Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) was named Cibaenas Pitcher of the Week: Cibaenas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (10-13) visits Escogido (11-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (14-8) visits Estrellas (10-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (8-15) visits Cibao (13-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Pete Parise (former Memphis) after being released by Aguadilla: LBPRC Official Site

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) returns to the mound with Caguas on Friday: LBPRC Official Site

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) plans to play another two seasons: Primera Hora

The payments to Aguadilla players had been pushed back a couple days, but was going to happen: El Nuevo Dia

Daisuke Matsuzaka (Softbank) has signed on to pitch for Carolina and looks to return to the majors: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Santurce (9-3) visits Caguas (8-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-5) visits Carolina (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (7-8) visits Boer (7-8) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-6) visits Granada (7-8) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:74-52)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, six RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Sydney beat Adelaide 13-4
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Perth (0-1) visits Melbourne (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Canberra (0-2) visits Brisbane (2-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

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




California Winter League

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

Palm Springs beat Palm Desert 10-9

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


Caribbean Series

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

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

Saturday, February 1, 2014

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

Friday, January 3, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-14: Eliezer Alfonso Hits A Two-Run Homer; Russell Branyan Collects Two Doubles & Two RBIs; Brett Zawacki Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Carlos Martinez (Aguilas Cibaenas) vs. Evan MacLane (Gigantes del Cibao) (photo courtesy of Sobre el Diamante)


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one fielding error.

Magallanes beat Caracas 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one caught stealing.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 7-6 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Arturo Lopez (San Diego-Obregon) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore free agent-La Guaira) has been working out with La Guaira: Lider

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Oluta beat Coatza 6-5 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Tuxpan beat Acayucan 11-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.

San Andres leads Xalapa 1-0, suspended in 2nd inning
LIV Official Site Announcement


Dominican League Round Robin

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth as a pinch runner and took over at second base, batting leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs and one sacrifice.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and three strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and was replaced after pitching change.

Licey beat Aguilas 7-1
Listin Dario Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rolando Valdez (Oaxaca-Obregon) and David Reyes (Mexico-Obregon) have signed on to pitch got Aguilas: Obregon Official Site

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has signed on to play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Jon Leicester (San Diego free agent) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Cibao has hired Mendy Lopez (Aguascalientes) as hitting coach during the Round Robin: Cibao Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) was one of the top hitters on Godo Knights in Italy: Mister Baseball

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (2-3) visits Cibao (2-3) 7:30 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) vs. Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao)
Licey (3-2) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 at the plate.

Rivas beat Boer 10-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (25-20) visits Boer (25-20) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (21-24) visits Granada (19-26) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Melbourne beat Perth 2-1

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:83-51)(g/f:3-6)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:2-0)

Adelaide beat Canberra 9-7

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-0)

Brisbane beat Sydney 5-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (19-13) visits Melbourne (17-15) @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (14-18) visits Canberra (18-14) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (15-17) visits Brisbane (13-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) wants to see more support of of the MLB in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

IBAF agrees that there should be a limitation on players with professional experience in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: Primera Hora

Santurce owes nearly $70,000 to its managers and players: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Carolina (19-21) visits Ponce (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (21-19) visits Caguas (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 2.84 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 12.2 innings

Former Cardinals:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 34 games going 51-for-130 (.400) with 11 doubles, two triples, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 79 total bases, 25 runs, 11 walks, five hit by pitches, one sacrifice, four sac flies, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, and .608 SLG.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in 21 games going 33-for-86 (.384) with ten doubles, one triple, two home runs, ten RBIs, 51 total bases, 16 runs, four walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, and .593 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 30 games going 30-for-108 (.278) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 16 RBIs, 45 total bases, 22 runs, ten walks, six hit by pitches, three sac flies, three stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, and .417 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in 21 games going 14-for-59 (.237) with four doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 21 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, one hit by pitch, three sacrifices, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, and .356 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) has made nine starts posting a 3-2 record and 3.76 ERA.  He's allowed 44 hits, 24 runs (21 earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 18 out over 50.1 innings.
Jose Calera (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made ten appearances (one start) posting a 1-2 record and 7.94 ERA.  He's allowed 23 hits, 20 runs (15 earned), two home runs, ten walks, hit four batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 17 innings.


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) is a candidate for opening day starter: Yakyubaka

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-7-13: Jonathan Rodriguez Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Johnny Polanco Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Scoreless For The Win; Ismael Brito Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce


Venezuelan League

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)


Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and assisted in three double plays.


Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one missed catch error.


Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-3)


Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) is happy to join Zulia after being traded from Margarita: LVBP Official Site

Jason Lane (Sugarland) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) talks about returning for another season in the LVBP: YouTube

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (18-29) visits Zulia (22-26) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caracas (23-24) visits Lara (21-24) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (26-21) visits Caribes (30-17) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (24-22) visits La Guaira (22-23) @ 1:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.


Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.


Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.


Saturday's Games:
Guasave (6-7) visits Mochis (6-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (8-5) visits Obregon (8-5) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (7-6) visits Mazatlan (4-9) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (6-7) visits Mexicali (7-6) @ 6:00 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 at the plate.


Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one error.


Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.


Saturday's Games:
Veracruz (7-32-1) visits Acayucan (25-14)
Coatza (19-18-2) visits Tuxpan (23-12-3)
Oluta (16-17-3) visits Cordoba (18-22-1)
San Andres (23-12-1) visits Xalapa (15-19-1)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)


Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.


D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.


No Games Scheduled For Saturday Due To All-Star Game On Sunday


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:1-1)


Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 4-for-6 with two doubles, three runs, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one walk.


No Games Scheduled For Saturday Due The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. for the save (2).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-1)

Melbourne beat Adelaide in game one of doubleheader

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four unearned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:84-49)(g/f:6-2)

Sydney beat Canberra 8-1
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (12-6) visits Brisbane (5-12) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (7-10) visits Melbourne (8-9) @ 2:05 PM AET
Sydney (9-8) visits Canberra (11-7) @ 6:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (Springfield-Carolina) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with two walks and one stolen base.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth in center field and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-2 with one run.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, two sac flies, and one strikeout.


Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:0-1)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Santurce beat Ponce 2-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) has better offers on the table but chose New York-A to win a title: Primera Hora

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (12-13) visits Ponce (12-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (11-11) visits Caguas (12-13) @ 7:15 PM AST

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-13: Ronny Gil Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ronnierd Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jose Godoy Collects One Single & Two RBIs

Ronny Gil - Gigantes del Cibao


Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 37 games going 34-for-122 (.279) with four doubles, four triples, seven RBIs, 46 total bases, 19 runs, 11 walks, three stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .336 OBP, .377 SLG, and .713 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 13 games going 0-for-14 (.000) with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and .125 OBP.

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck nine out over 11.1 innings.
Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 1-1 record, 5.55 ERA, and 1.56 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 15 runs (11 earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 24.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 8.49 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, one hold, and two saves.  He's allowed 14 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), three home runs, five walks, and struck 11 out over 11.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.63 ERA2.68 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 14 hits, 11 earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has played in four games going 7-for-16 (.438) with one double, one triple, ten total bases, five runs, three walks, two strikeouts, .526 OBP, .625 SLG, and 1.151 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) has played in 17 games going 21-for-63 (.333) with five doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, ten runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .391 OBP, .460 SLG, and .852 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 31 games going 36-for-118 (.305) with ten doubles, two triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 56 total bases, 25 runs, 15 walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .394 OBP, .475 SLG, and .869 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 16 games going 12-for-51 (.235) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 20 total bases, six runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .264 OBP, .392 SLG, and .656 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 21 games going 16-for-68 (.235) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, four runs, two walks, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .257 OBP, .279 SLG, and .537 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) has played in 28 games going 25-for-113 (.221) with three doubles, six home runs, 16 RBIs, 46 total bases, 11 runs, two walks, 37 strikeouts, .248 OBP, .407 SLG, and .655 OPS.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in five games going 0-for-5 (.000).

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck ten out over 7.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made seven starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.18 ERA, and 1.61 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 19 earned runs, four home runs, 24 walks, hit four batters, and struck 28 out over 33 innings.
Jose Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.

Notes:
Scott McGregor (Memphis) finished his contract with Lara and is headed home: Lara Official Twitter

Asdrubal Cabrera (Cleveland-Caracas) is not expected to play this season: Lider

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) hopes to hit 150 home runs before his career is over: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (16-21) visits Margarita (17-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (25-14) visits La Guaira (18-20) @ 7:30 PM VST - Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is scheduled to start
Caracas (18-20) visits Aragua (19-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-17) visits Zulia (19-21) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Caimanes beat Margarita 6-5

Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two RBIs.

Caribes beat La Guaira 5-3

Tuesday's Games:
Boston (12-19) visits Caribes (15-15) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (13-17) visits La Guaira (21-9) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (13-17) visits Tiburones (11-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (22-6) visits Aragua (13-15) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (13-14) visits Margarita (19-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (17-14) visits Seattle (13-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (13-18) visits Zulia (14-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (19-11) visits Lara (19-12) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 16 games going 17-for-54 (.315) with three doubles, six home runs, 17 RBIs, 38 total bases, 12 runs, 16 walks, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, .472 OBP, .704 SLG, and 1.176 OPS.
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in 36 games going 33-for-119 (.277) with six doubles, one triple, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 53 total bases, 26 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 35 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .394 OBP, .445 SLG, and .840 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 13 games going 1-for-40 (.250) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 13 total bases, two walks, 11 strikeouts, .279 OBP, .325 SLG, and .604 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 26 games going 22-for-91 (.242) with four doubles, seven home runs, 15 RBIs, 47 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 28 strikeouts, .330 OBP, .516 OBP, and .847 OPS.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in five games going 2-for-12 (.167) with two total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, seven walks, and struck 12 out over ten innings.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-2 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.16 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck 14 out over 14.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made five appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 8.53 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Yoffi Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (St. Louis-Hermosillo) will throw out the first pitch of the Tuesday contest between Guasave and Hermosillo then hold a press conference in the fifth inning: Hermosillo Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (2-1) visits Navojoa (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (3-0) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (2-1) visits Mochis (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (1-2) visits Culiacan (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) has played in 12 games going 13-for-40 (.325) with four doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, nine runs, seven walks, one hit by pitch, ten strikeouts, .438 OBA, .575 SLG, and 1.013 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 21 games going 19-for-67 (.284) with one double, ten RBIs, eight runs, seven walks, two hit by pitches, two sacrifices, eight strikeouts, .368 OBA, .299 SLG, and .667 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) has made ten relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.89 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 9.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Cordoba (12-18-1) visits Veracruz (6-23-1)
San Andres (17-9) visits Acayucan (18-12)
Oluta (13-12-1) visits Tuxpan (17-9-2)
Coatza (17-13) visits Xalapa (11-15-1)


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

Cibao beat Estrellas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kevin Pillar (Toronto) has signed on to play with Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Brent Clevlen (Wichita) and Josh Whitesell (Chiba Lotte) have signed on to play with Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (16-13) visits Licey (18-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (10-20) visits Cibao (16-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (19-11) visits Azucareros (10-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 3.12 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (three earned), seven walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over 8.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 12 games going 11-for-28 (.393) with one double, one RBI, 12 total bases, three runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, .564 OBA, and .429 SLG.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 20 games going 27-for-77 (.351) with four doubles, three home runs, 12 RBIs, 40 total bases, 16 runs, seven walks, eight strikeouts, .440 OBA, and .519 SLG.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 19 games going 18-for-66 (.273) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, three runs, eight walks, 15 strikeouts, .351 OBA, and .318 SLG.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 16 games going 9-for-46 (.196) with one double, five RBIs, ten total bases, seven strikeouts, .229 OBA, and .217 SLG.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.51 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, six runs (four earned), five walks, and struck two out over 14.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (14-8) visits Granada (10-12) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (6-14) visits Boer (12-8) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one triple, one run, and two walks.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.

Carolina beat Santurce 4-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth at shortstop.

Ponce beat Caguas 7-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tigers, Reds, Yankees, Rangers, Orioles, Mariners, Red Sox, and Royals have interest in Carlos Beltran (St. Louis free agent), according to his agent: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (6-11) visits Mayaguez (9-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (11-4) visits Ponce (10-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 12 games going 19-for-45 (.422) with four doubles, two triples, one home run, 11 RBIs, 30 total bases, ten runs, four walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, two sac flys, one stolen base, four strikeouts, and .667 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in nine games going 11-for-37 (.297) with two doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, six runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, .351 SLG.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in 11 games going 11-for-41 (.268) with one double, two triples, one home run, six RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, four walks, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, and .463 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in 11 games going 7-for-32 (219) with three doubles, six RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, five walks, one hit by pitch, two sacrifices, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, and .313 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) has made three appearances posting a 2-0 record and 3.18 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, six walks, and struck three out over 17 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made six appearances posting a 1-0 record and 12.70 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, ten runs (eight earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck nine out over 5.2 innings.

Notes:
Ever Renteria took over as manager of Barranquilla and announced that Donovan Solano (former Memphis) and Jonathan (Washington) will join on November 29th: Barranquilla Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (2-9) visits Monteria (7-5)
Sincelejo (4-7) visits Cartagena (10-2)