Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-13: Stephen Piscotty Named AFL Top Prospect; Luis Mateo Collects Two Singles, One Triple, & Two RBIs; Cesar Valera Walks Three Times & Drives In One Run

Luis Mateo - Caguas Criollos

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) was named to the AFL 2013 Top Prospects Team: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs.  (ir-s:2-2)

Lara beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:10-6)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the losing decision (2-1).

Caracas beat Aragua 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Zulia) received his Rawlings Gold Glove Award: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (31-17) visits Margarita (18-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (23-36) visits Lara (23-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (24-23) visits Magallanes (26-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (24-24) visits Caracas (24-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Boston beat La Guaira 8-1

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out for the losing decision (1-3).

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and threw one base runner out.

Caracas beat Philadelphia 9-1

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and three walks.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Caribes beat Caimanes 7-6

Wednesday's Games:
Navegantes (11-31) visits Tiburones (17-26) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (20-23) visits La Guaira (28-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (21-21) visits Caimanes (17-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (20-20) visits Philadelphia (17-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (23-20 visits Cardenales (15-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (29-14) visits Seattle (17-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (26-16) visits Zulia (20-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (30-9) visits Margarita (26-17) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Stefan Gartrell (Atlanta) has signed on to play with Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Daryle Ward (Lancaster) has signed on to play for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (10-6) visits Hermosillo (10-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-10) visits Guasave (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-8) visits Mochis (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-12) visits Mexicali (10-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one sac fly.

San Andres beat Cordoba 12-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesdays Games:
Tuxpan (24-12-4) visits Acayucan (26-15)
Veracruz (8-33-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Cordoba (18-25-1) visits San Andres (25-13-1)
Oluta (18-18-3) visits Xalapa (17-20-1)


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-4)
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  Was removed after pitching change.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibao beat Azucareros 12-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Marmol (Los Angeles free agent) is set to join Licey on Sunday: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (24-15) visits Azucareros (15-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (14-26) visits Escogido (25-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (23-17) visits Cibao (18-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granada beat Boer 5-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (18-12) visits Rivas (18-11) @ 6:00 PM CST
Granada (13-18) visits Chinandega (11-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
The All-Star game will be broadcast on ESPN on December 22, 2013: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 2-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Gane

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (6).  (g/f:2-0)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Carolina beat Santurce 3-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) sits down to talk about the holidays and his academy: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (14-13) visits Carolina (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (13-13) visits Caguas (14-13) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla), Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena), and Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) have been named to the All-Star team: El Heraldo

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)

Lara beat Margarita 7-2

LVBP Official Site Post Game

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.

Zulia beat Caracas 1-0 in 11 innings

LVBP Official Site Post Game

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.

Caribes bat Magallanes 14-4

LVBP Official Site Post Game

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)

La Guaira beat Aragua 12-11

LVBP Official Site Post Game

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.

Mochis beat Guasave 3-1

LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-0

LMP Official Site Post Game

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.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 11-2

LMP Official Site Post Game

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.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 2-1 in 14 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

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.

San Andres beat Xalapa 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

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.

Cordoba beat Oluta 2-1 in 10 innings

LIV Official Site Post Game

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)

Aguilas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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.

Azucareros beat Cibao 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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)

Boer beat Granada 3-2

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.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5

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.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 14-2

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-13: Anthony Garcia & Ruben Gotay Named To Puerto Rican All-Star Teams; Jose Godoy Activated In Venezuela; Hector Luna Singles, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Anthony Garcia - Puerto Rican League All-Star

Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch for the save (4).  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s::1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis) was added to the Zulia roster, David Peralta (former Johnson City) and Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield) were added to the Margarita roster, and Jose Godoy (GCL) was added to the Caribes roster: Lider

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) says Lara still has a chance: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (18-26) visits Lara (18-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (22-23) visits Zulia (21-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (25-20) visits La Guaira (21-22) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Guasave 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aledmys Diaz will play one game with Culiacan On Thursday for scouts: Joel Rodriguez Twitter

Bryan Evans (Miami) has signed on to pitch for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (6-5) visits Hermosillo (6-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (4-7) visits Culiacan (6-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-8) visits Navojoa (7-4) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (6-5) visits Guasave (6-5) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

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

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

San Andres and Coatza tied 2-2 after 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Acayucan (23-14) visits Coatza (19-17-1)
Xalapa (15-17-1) visits Cordoba (16-22-1)
San Andres (21-12-1) visits Oluta (16-15-3)
Tuxpan (22-12-2) visits Veracruz (7-30-1)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 13-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Licey beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (13-24) visits Azucareros (13-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (17-20) visits Aguilas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one sacrifice.

Amuary Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 with one run.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and gave up four hits, five  runs (four earned), and two walks before being removed.

Granada beat Rivas 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (San Diego) has no plans of playing during the winter season: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Sydney (7-8) visits Canberra (11-5) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (10-5) visits Brisbane (4-10) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Adelaide (7-7) visits Melbourne (5-9) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-or-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 9-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez), David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina), Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce), and Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) were named to the All-Star team that Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) is managing: Liga PR Official Site

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) was named to the All-Star team: Liga PR Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (12-12) visits Santurce (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (12-12) visits Carolina (11-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, three runs, and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 12-7

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one RBI and one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  4-for-6 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one hit by pitch.

Cartagena beat Monteria 18-7


Caribbean Series

Cuba has been given permission to play in Caribbean Series which will be hosted by Margarita, but can not at this time play in 2015 series to be held in Puerto Rico due to the embargo: El Nuevo Dia


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

MLB teams are showing some interest in Shunsuke Watanabe (Chiba Lotte): Yakyubaka

Yomiuri is showing interest in Leslie Anderson (Tampa Bay): Yakyubaka

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

Jamie Romak (55) - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League

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

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

Aragua beat Lara 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Zulia beat Margarita 18-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

Caribes beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League

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

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League

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

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Guasave beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

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

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

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

Xalapa beat Acayucan 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

No Current Or Former Cardinals Played On Sunday

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


Nicaraguan League

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

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

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


Puerto Rican League

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

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

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


Texas League (January 2014)

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


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-13: Jose Martinez Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Iker Franco Singles & Knocks In One Run; Russell Branyan & Jess Todd Updates

Arizona Fall League

Peter O'Brien (New York-A) took home the crown for the Bowman Hitting Challenge: MLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:4-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting fifth.  One walk at the plate.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.

Aragua Beat Caracas 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:1-1)

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3, two throwing errors, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)(g/f:3-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) is prime candidate to take on the set-up man role: Lider

Eight new and updated conditions in the winter agreement: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (2-1) visits La Guaira (1-2) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 5:30 PM VST
Lara (1-2) visits Aragua (3-0) @ 5:30 PM VST
Margarita (0-3) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

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

Mexicali beat Obregon 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (0-2) visits Mexicali (2-0) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (1-0) visits Guasave (0-1) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:45 PM MT


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Estrellas) doubled as Licey beat Estrellas 3-2 in preseason play: Licey Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-13: Stephen Piscotty Doubles; Jacob Wilson Reachs On Hit By Pitch; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Three & Allows Three Runs Over Four Innings

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) Started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:68-45)(g/f:5-1)

Peoria Beat Salt River 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No games scheduled for Saturday as Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) and others participate in the 2013 Bowman Hitting Challenge: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) entered the game in the ninth as a pinch runner.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered the game in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-16)(g/f:0-2)

Caracas Beat Margarita 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple and one run.

Magallanes beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis) will begin season in Parallel League: Beisbol Venezolano

MLB union and LVBP have finally signed a winter agreement but Venezuela is not happy with it: Lider

Ugueth Urbina (Philadelphia free agent-Caracas) was left off the active roster but continues to prepare for the season: Lider

Bobby Abreu (Los Angeles-Caracas) is not fully in shape and will remain as designated hitter: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (0-2) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (1-0) visits Magallanes (1-1) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (2-0) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 5:30 PM VST
Margarita (0-2) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batter sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Mazatlan (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Guasave (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:00 PM MT
Obregon (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:00 PM PT


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Ace Adams (Palm Beach pitching coach) will join Cardinals' instructional league team in November: Mass Republican


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Canberra is set to participate in the 2013 Asia Series.


Texas Winter League (TBA)

Garry Templeton (former St. Louis-Newark) will manage in the league: Texas Winter League Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-13: Chad Huffman Singles & Drives In Two Runs; James Ramsey Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Walk, & One Run; Lee Stoppelman Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-10)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Salt River 8-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Peoria (1-2) visits Salt River (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST - Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) is scheduled to start
Glendale (1-1-1) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST
Mesa (2-0-1) visits Surprise (2-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Zulia beat Lara 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:1-1)

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.

Caracas beat Margarita 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out.  (g/f:4-5)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat La Guaira 12-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Aragua Beat Magallanes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Current and former Cardinals included in week one's rosters: Cardinals Best News Links

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


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2013)

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) will be in the opening day lineup for Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Friday's Game:
Mexicali (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Notes:
Sammy Sosa will be inducted into the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame: Listin Diario


Nicaraguan League (October 25, 2013)

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) joined Boer training camp: El Nuevo Diario


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Joe Sclafani (Houston) has signed on to play for Adelaide: Adelaide Official Site

Jack Murphy (Toronto), Jon Berti (Toronto), Michael Crouse (Toronto), and Robbie Perkins (Colorado) will all play for Canberra: Canberra Official Site

Melbourne will have three players from the NPB  (Japan) on their roster: Melbourne Official Site


Nippon Professional Basbeall (Japan League)

Softbank is already searching for a replacement for Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Magallanes took the championship over Lara four games to three and will represent Venezuela in the Caribbean Series.

Caribbean Series @ Hermosillo, Mexico

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) is listed on the Magallanes roster: Lider

Moises Alou ( Escogido GM) is considering stepping down for some time off: Listin Diario

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) would like to return to the majors or play in Japan: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (Venezuela) visits Escogido (Dominican) @ 5:00 PM ET
Caguas (Puerto Rico) visits Obregon (Mexican Pacific) @ 9:30 PM ET

Latin American Series @ Beo Avila University

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Cartagena) was included on the Barranquilla roster: Barranquilla Official Site

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) will not be with the team, but Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) will: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Cocle (Panama) visits Barranquilla (Colombia)
Chinandega (Nicaragua) visits San Andres (Veracruz)

Australian League Playoffs

Fridays' Game:
Perth (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) will be joining Netherlands to begin training for the WBC: El Nuevo Diario

Triple-A Mexican League (March 23, 2013)

Jesse English (Bridgeport) has signed with Reynosa: MiLB Official Site

Eder Llamas (Minatitlan-Mochis) has signed with Aguascalientes: MiLB Official Site

Japan League

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) will be in Softbank camp: Yakyubaka

European League

Atlanta signed 18-year old infielder Mattia Mercuri (Nettuno): Mister Baseball

Edwin Bellorin (La Guaira) signed with Nettuno (Italy): Mister Baseball

Former Cardinals

Nick Derba (former Memphis) was hired as a volunteer assistant coach at Manhattan College: Manhattan Official Site

Los Angeles, Toronto, Anaheim, Detroit, Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Oakland had scouts checking out Kip Wells (former St. Louis): Jerry Crasnick Twitter

Introducing (Potential) Red Sox Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave): Over The Monster

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-30-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Victor Marte (St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)

Magallanes beat Lara 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Licey Official Site On V.Marte

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (3-3) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST

CARIBBEAN SERIES -HERMOSILLO, MEXICO (FEBRUARY 1, 2013)

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) will be enshrined in the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: Hermosillo Official Site

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis) is the bullpen coach for Caguas.

Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent-Caguas) was left off the roster: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Venezuelan League Championship visits Escogido (Dominican League Champion) @ 5:00 PM ET
Caguas (Puerto Rican League Chgampion) visits Obregon (Mexican Pacific League Champion) @ 9:30 PM ET

MLB Official Site Schedule

LATIN AMERICAN SERIES - BETO AVILA UNIVERSITY, MEXICO (FEBRUARY 1, 2013)

Friday's Games:
Cocle (Panama League Champion) visits Barranquilla (Colombian League Champion)
Chinandega (Nicaraguan League Champion) visits San Andres (Veracruz League Champion)

Veracruz League Official Site Schedule

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega claimed the championship over Granada four games to two and will represent Nicaragua in the Latin American Series in Mexico.

Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) was given some positive feedback as a younger player winning the starting job: La Prensa

The Nicaraguan Superior League will begin on February 15: La Prensa

Softbank announced the signing of Vicente Padilla (Chinandega): Yakyubaka

Colombian League Championship

Sunday's Results:
Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3 - No Boxscore Available

No Game Scheduled For Monday

Tuesday's Results:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Barranquilla claimed the championship over Cartagena four games to two and will head to Mexico for the Latin American Series.

Australian League Playoffs (February 1, 2013)

Friday's Game:
Perth (25-21) visits Sydney (26-19) @ 7:30 PM ET : ABL Official Site Pregame

World Baseball Classic

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) will ask for permission from Anaheim to play with Dominican team: Lider

Andy Pettitte (New York-A) has pulled out of the WBC: Mister Baseball

Triple-A Mexican League

Mexico with visit Texas for an exhibition game on March 28: MiLB Official Site

Los Angeles has changed their mind and have requested Jesus Arredondo (Los Angeles-Mochis) be present in camp instead of playing for Monclova: MiLB Official Site

Barbaro Canizares (Winnipeg-Obregon) will return to play for Oaxaca: MiLB Official Site

Japan League

Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has signed with Yokohama according to Lider but Yokohoma official site says it's a tryout.

Yokohama announced the signing of Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Current Cardinals

24 prospects were invited to early spring camp scheduled to begin on February 22: St. Louis Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas), Shelby Miller (St. Louis), Carlos Martinez (Springfield-Aguilas), Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis), Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise), and Michael Wacha (Springfield) rank in the top 100 MLB prospects: St. Louis Official Site

Ballpark village preliminary work begins: KSDK

Brian Feldman takes a look at the pitching competition heading into spring training: KMOV

Former Cardinals

Kip Wells (former St. Louis) threw a bullpen session for Seattle: Evan Drellich Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-13

Venezuelan League Championship

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Lara (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Pina (Oluta/Hermosillo) has signed with Saltillo: MiLB Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Veracruz League Championship

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one error.

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Notes:
New York-A signed 17-year old right-handed hitting outfielder Miguel Munoz Rodriguez: DPL Official Site

Hanley Ramirez (Los Angeles-Licey), Ricardo Nanita (Toronto-Azucareros), Francisco Pena (New York/N-Aguilas), Jose Ramirez (Cleveland-Azucareros), and Angel Castro (Softbank-Aguilas) are reinforcements for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hits, no runs, and one intentional walk. (g/f:1-1)

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three runs.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Colombian League Championship

Tuesday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2

Wednesday's Results:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 9-2
El Heraldo Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday

Australian League

Thursday's Results:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and threw one runner out.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:14-10)(g/f:2-0)

Sydney beat Brisbane 6-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game (photo features Klein)

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (22-21) visits Sydney (25-18) @ 7:30 PM ET
Canberra (24-19) visits Adelaide (21-22) @ 7:00 PM CT
Melbourne (15-27) visits Perth (21-21) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Yadier Molina (St. Louis) and Carlos Beltran (St. Louis) both proud to represent Puerto Rico: Primera Hora and Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) says he is ready and in shape to play: Primera Hora

Former Cardinals

Texas is not pursuing Kyle Lohse (former St. Louis): Postcards From Elysian Fields

David Eckstein (former St. Louis) will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall Of Fame: Kansas City Official Site

Grand Prairie (American Association) released Ray Silva (former Johnson City).

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-13

Venezuelan League Championship

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis) was added to the Lara active roster: Lider

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aledmis Diaz and Dariel Alvarez have both had their free agency status put on hold: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Game:
Obregon (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Championship

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with two runs and two walks (one intentional).

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

San Andres beat Santa Rosa 6-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Santa Rosa (0-1) visits San Andres (1-0)

Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.
Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (3). (g/f:0-1)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido swept Aguilas in four games and will represent the Dominican League in Hermosillo, Mexico for the Caribbean Series.

Licey has let go general manager Fernando Ravelo, who has been at the job for 12 years: Listin Diario

Puerto Rican League Championship

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, three walks (two intentional), and grounded into one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-5 in 11 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

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

Nicaraguan League Championship

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 10-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Granada (0-1)

Colombian League Championship

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2: El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Cartagena) shines in the Colombian League: Margarita Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-0) visits Cartagena (0-1) - Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Cartagena

Latin American Baseball Series (February 1, 2013)

Features the champions of the Veracruz, Colombian, Panama (Cocle), and Nicaraguan Leagues.

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in 39 games going 40-for-151 (.265) with ten doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 56 total bases, 17 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, .339 OBP, .371 SLG, and .710 OBP.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 24 games going 20-for-75 (.267) with two doubles, five home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .387 OBP, .493 SLG, and .880 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck 15 out over 18 innings.

Notes:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach) and Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach) are on the active roster for the final regular season week: Sydney Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (22-20) visits Sydney (24-18) @ 7:30 PM ET
Canberra (24-18) visits Adelaide (20-22) @ 7:00 PM CT
Melbourne (15-27) visits Perth (21-21) @ 7:20 PM WST

World Baseball Classic

Hector Santiago (Chicago-A) has turned down pitching for Puerto Rico: El Nuevo Dia

Current Cardinals

Early camp for  minor leaguers will be held: By Gosh, It's Langosch

Former Cardinals

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis) is expected to be ready for spring training: Larry Stone Twitter

Houston hired Doug White (former Johnson City pitching coach): Passion For Pitching

Joe Mather (former St. Louis) received an invite to major league camp by Philadelphia: Examiner

Earl Weaver (former MiLB player) passed away on Saturday: WJLA