Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Friday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field.

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-2)

Magallanes beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Sunday

Monday's Game:

Magallanes (2-2) visits Lara (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Friday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Mexicali 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Obregon beat Mexicali 16-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Obregon swept Mexicali in the four-game championship series and is headed to the Caribbean Series.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo/Caribes) will join Obregon for the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Edward Rogers (Bridgeport-Estrellas) signed with Campache (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Veracruz League Championship

Friday's Results:

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run. and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Santa Rosa beat San Andres 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 10-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks and grounded into one double play.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 7-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Andres took the series over Santa Rosa four games to one and will represent the Veracruz League in the Latin American Series.

Dominican League

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) and Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) are on the Escogido active roster for the Caribbean Series: LIDOM Official Site

The Dominican League showcased the jerseys that will be worn for the Caribbean Series: Escogido Official Site

Los Angeles signed left-handed hitting shortstop Carlos Aquino: DPL Official Site

St. Louis signed catcher Dionauris Pena, Minnesota signed right-handed pitcher Roberto Cabrera, New York-N signed right-handed pitcher Gregory Estvez and right-handed hitting outfielder Miguel Rodriguez, and Seattle signed Anthony Dominguez: DPL Official Site

Manny Ramirez (Oakland Free Agent-Aguilas) has not received an offers from major league teams: Listin Diario

Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 13-3
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Caguas took the championship series over Mayaguez four games to two and will head to Hermosillo, Mexico for the Caribbean Series.

Alexander Woodson (Guayama) was suspended for one year from the Double A League for refusing to play with Guayama over pay issues: Primera Hora

Puerto Rico unveiled their jerseys for the Caribbean Series: Primera Hora

Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Granada beat Chinandega 2-1 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Granada beat Chinandega 9-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Colombian League Championship

Friday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3

Saturday's Results:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 3-2

Australian League

Saturday's Results:

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Sydney 4-2

Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Brisbane (23-22) @ Sydney (26-19) was postponed: Sydney Official Site Announcement

World Baseball Classic

Javier Vazquez (Miami Free Agent-Ponce/Caguas) will have surgery and pass on the WBC: El Nuevo Dia

Bryce Harper (Washington) turned down Team USA: Dan Kolko Twitter

Japan League

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Yokohoma) says he can set-up or close: Yakyubaka

Eddy Rivera (former DSL) arrived in Japan and will pitch for Chunichi.  He says he could not make it to the U.S. because he could not get a visa: Yakyubaka

Rakuten announced the signing of Edgar Lara (former Palm Beach): Yakyubaka

European League

Baltimore signed 10-year old left-handed pitcher Jan Novak (Kotlarka Prague-Czech): Mister Baseball

Current Cardinals

Barret Browning (St. Louis) was designated for an assignment to clear room for Ronny Cedeno (Aragua): Jenifer Langosh Twitter

16 players received non-roster invites to spring camp: St. Louis Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) ranks number one on top outfield prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Matt Adams (Memphis) ranks number two on top first base prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Shelby Miller (St. Louis) ranks number nine on top right-handed pitcher prospects: MLB Official Site

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) ranks number two on the top second base prospects: MLB Official Site

Former Cardinals

San Diego and Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) avoided arbitration: O'Connell Sports Twitter

Ron Mahay (former Memphis) has retired and looking to be a coach or manager: Boston Globe

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis) may not be ready for spring training: Tom Haudricourt Twitter

Los Angeles has reached out to Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): Dylan Hernandez Twitter

Independent League

The American West Baseball league will bring a team to New Mexico: AWBL Official Site

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Venezuelan League Round Robin

Saturday's Results:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 13-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:56-35)(g/f:6-2)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:4-3)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:7-6)(g/f:0-2)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:44-23)(g/f:0-3)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one balk, and struck two out. (p-s:25-15)(g/f:2-1)

Caracas beat Caribes 12-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (Mexico-Magallanes) was robbed in Venezuela: Lider

Monday's Games:
Caribes (2-2) visits Caracas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (2-2) visits Lara (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Saturday's Results:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and one passed ball.

Guasave beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), struck seven out, and picked one runner off. (p-s:98-58)(g/f:10-1)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Iker Franco (former Springfiled-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over right field, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Guasave beat Obregon 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Showcase for Cubans Aledmys Diaz and Dariel Alvarez have been pushed back to the end of January: Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (2-2) visits Obregon (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League Round Robin

Saturday's Results:
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and two stolen bases.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 4-3 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and bated third.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits and two earned runs. (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 11-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-4)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
C.J. Nitkoswki (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Awards were presented to Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) and Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas), who were absent: LIDOM Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Saturday's Results:
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Santurce beat Caguas 2-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:2-5)

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 7-2
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Monday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Santurce (1-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-1) visits Caguas (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Saturday's Results:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 0-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Chinandega 12-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched one inning allowing no hits or runs.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Colombian League

Saturday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with two runs and three walks.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, and one walk.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one walk.

Cartagena beat Monteria 11-3

Notes:
Cartagena placed Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach) on the reserve list.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) left early due to a issues with other players: El Heraldo

Panama League

Saturday's Games:
Rainel Rosario (Springfield Free Agent-Panama) start in he outfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cocle beat Panama 2-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Rainel Rosario (Springfield-Panama) started in the outfield and batted ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cocle beat Panama 8-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Australian League

Sunday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 5-4 in 11 innings
Melbourne Official Site Post Game

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, two walks, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Sydney 7-6 in 10 innings
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Cal Lutheran University (23-15) visits Sydney (18-16) @ 7:30 PM ET: Sydney Official Site Pregame Notes

World Baseball Classic

Joe Torre (former St. Louis-USA manager) has contacted Craig Kimbrel (Atlanta) and Kris Medlen (Atlanta), Jason Heyward (Atlanta) has declined, and Freddie Freeman (Atlanta) could play for either the USA or Canada: MLB Official Site

Anibal Sanchez (Detroit) has confirmed he will pitch with Venezuela: Margarita Official Site

Kazuki Yoshimi (Chunichi) will not play for Japan due to injury: Yakyubaka

Japan League

Rakuten announced Edgar Lara (former Palm Beach) signing: Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals

Adam Kennedy (former St. Louis) is drawing interest: MLB Trade Rumors

Wichita (American Association) signed Josh Dew (former Memphis).

Normal (Frontier League) signed Romulo Ruiz (former Quad Cities).

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Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Surprise beat Salt River 5-4

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-16) visits Salt River (13-11) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-13) visits Phoenix (9-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (17-9) visits Surprise (14-11) @ 6:35 PM MST - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise

Venezuelan League

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one triple, one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Zulia 13-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Lara 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-7 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (13-9) visits La Guaira (11-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (11-10) visits Magallanes (13-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (12-12) visits Lara (11-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (7-16) visits Caribes (12-10) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and tow runs.
Ismael Brito (DSL-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Margarita beat Seattle 9-2

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:3-6)

Caracas beat Tiburones 8-4

Orlando Munoz (former GCl-Caimanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-3)

Caimanes beat Boston 6-5

Friday's Games:
Aragua (16-4) visits Lara (10-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (10-10) visits Navegantes (6-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (9-11) visits Philadelphia (12-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (13-8) visits Seattle (5-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (7-12) visits Seattle (5-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (5-12) visits Tampa Bay (12-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (9-8) visits Boston (5-13) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out. (p-s:79-49)(g/f:8-2)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, one passed ball, and threw one runner out.

Guasave beat Obregon 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Guasave (14-9) visits Mochis (11-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (8-15) visits Obregon (12-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-10) visits Mazatlan (7-16) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (17-6) visits Mexicali (10-13) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) drove in two runs as Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 8-2: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Licey beat Cibao 12-11
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Emilio Bonifacio (Miami) was given permission to join Licey in December: LIDOM Official Site

Oakland signed switch-hitting shortstop Eric Marinez: DPL Official Site

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) plans to debut on November 20th: Escogido Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) went 1-for-3 with a double as Escogido beat Licey 5-4 in the Instructional League: Escogido Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (11-7) visits Azucareros (9-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (9-9) visits Aguilas (11-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-11) visits Escogido (7-11) @ 7:30 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, and one RBI.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-1 at the plate.

Juan Cabrera (former GCL-Boer) 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) pitched 1.1 innings allowing one hit.

Boer beat Chinandega 12-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Atlanta signed 18-year old Javier Robles: La Prensa

Puerto Rican League

Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one stolen base.

Caguas beat Manati 3-2

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Ponce 7-5
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (0-1) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce (1-0) visits Carolina (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 7;15 PM AST

Asia Series

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) 1-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.

Yomiuri beat Perth 7-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Perth was eliminated

Saturday's Games:
Yomiuri (1-0) visits Lotte (1-0)
China (0-1) visits Samsung (0-1)

World Baseball Classic (Nov.15, 2012)

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities) was announced as the closer for the Nicaraguan team and Ricky Martinez (Quad Cities) is also pitching for the team: El Nuevo Diario

Japan League

Edgar Lara (former Palm Beach) is set to tryout for Rakuten: Yakyubaka

Fred Lewis (former New York-N) signed a one-year deal with Hiroshima: Yakyubaka

Dominican League 2011 Final Stats - Current & Former Cardinals

Current Cardinals:

Eugenio Velez (MiLB signing-Estrellas) played in 33 games going 27-for-110 (.245) with six doubles, two triples, one home run, seven RBIs, 40 total bases, 14 runs, 12 walks, 27 strikeouts, four stolen bases, two caught stealing, .331 OBP, and .364 SLG.
Matt Carpenter (Memphis-Licey) played in five games going 3-for-13 (.231) with two RBIs, three total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, one stolen base, .333 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) played in five games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, two stolen bases, one caught stealing, .154 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Mark Hamilton (Memphis-Cibao) played in seven games going 2-for-22 (.091) with one RBI, two total bases, four runs, nine walks, ten strikeouts, .375 OBP, and .091 SLG.
Rainel Rosario (Palm Beach-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.
Edgar Lara (Quad Cities-Azucareros) played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.
Ronny Gil (Quad Cities-Cibao) played in one game without an at-bat.

Francisco Samuel (Springfield-Estrellas) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.44 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, no runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 5.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, seven walks, and struck three out over 11 innings.
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) made 26 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 3.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 14 saves.  He allowed 25 hits, nine earned runs, hit two batters, walked seven, and struck 20 out over 23.2 innings.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP. He allowed 26 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, hit three batters, walked ten, and struck 18 out over 28 innings.


Former Cardinals:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Licey) played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one triple, one RBI, three total bases, one run, .250 OBP, and 1.000 SLG.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Estrellas/Licey/Escogido) played in 23 games going 26-for-83 (.313) with six doubles, two triples, 14 RBIs, 36 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 13 strikeouts, four stolen bases, .367 OBP, and .434 SLG.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) played in 47 games going 38-for-173 (.220) with five doubles, four triples, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 60 total bases, 22 runs, 19 walks, 35 strikeouts, two stolen bases, .320 OBP, and .347 SLG.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) played in 23 games going 14-for-64 (.219) with two doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 25 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .342 OBP, and .391 SLG.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Estrellas/Cibao) played in 23 games going 8-for-44 (.182) with one double, three RBIs, nine total bases, ten walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, and .205 SLG.
Brett Wallace (former Memphis-Escogido) played in 20 games going 9-for-52 (.173) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, eight runs, 16 walks, 16 strikeouts, .366 OBP, and .327 SLG.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 13 games going 7-for-43 (.163) with one double, two home runs, eight RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .265 OBP, and .326 SLG.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 20 games going 6-for-42 (.143) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, ten strikeouts, .143 OBP, and .190 SLG.
Juan Richardson (former Springfield-Azucareros/Escogido) played in nine games going 2-for-20 (.100) with one home run, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, three walks, six strikeouts, .217 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Matt Meyer (former Springfield-Licey) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, seven walks, and struck 15 out over 12 innings.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked one, and struck five out.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) made 18 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.11 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 14 hits, eight runs (five earned), three walks, and struck 16 out over 21.1 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.79 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and five saves.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, walked seven, and struck five out over 9.2 innings.
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Escogido) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.48 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck ten out over 10.1 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) made 11 starts posting a 2-4 record, 3.56 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He allowed 44 hits, 20 runs (19 earned), hit one batter, walked 16, and struck 43 out over 48 innings.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) made 22 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 4.02 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and eight holds.  He allowed 14 hits, ten runs (seven earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked five, and struck 15 out over 15.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made 11 appearances (nine starts) posting a 4-4 record, 5.19 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.  He allowed 54 hits, 33 runs (30 earned), seven home runs, nine walks, and struck 52 out over 52 innings.
Julio Manon (former Johnson City-Escogido) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.35 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Brad Thompson (former St. Louis-Licey) made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 8.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked six, and struck two out over nine innings.
Mark Worrell (former St. Louis-Aguilas) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, 3.67 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 4.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and two walks over 1.1 innings.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Cibao) made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 27.00 ERA, and 9.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk over 0.1 innings.