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Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Salt River beat Mesa 8-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (g/:5-3)
Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-1)

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

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:6-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Caracas 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Lara (2-6) visits La Guaira (4-4) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caribes (4-5) visits Zulia (4-5) @ 4:00 PM VST
Caracas (5-4) visits Margarita (2-7) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (8-1) visits Magallanes (6-3) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pittsburgh signed catcher Mikell Granberry out of the Mexican League academy: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (2-4) visits Mochis (2-5) @ 3:30 PM MT
Guasave (4-3) visits Culiacan (4-3) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (4-3) visits Mazatlan (4-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-0) visits Obregon (1-5) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One RBI and one walk at the plate.

Licey beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Juan Castillo (former Palm Beach-Escogido) entered in the eighth as a catcher.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-2) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (2-0) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (1-1) visits Licey (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST

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Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4, was picked off, and committed one throwing error.

Surprise beat Salt River 9-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mesa (5-0-1) visits Peoria (3-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-4) visits Glendale (3-2-1) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (3-3) visits Scottsdale (1-5) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-15)

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered seventh as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting eighth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Aragua beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Colin McHugh (Colorado) has signed on to pitch for Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Richard Castillo (Memphis) and Scott McGregor (Memphis) have been added to the Lara active roster: Lara Official Site

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis) has signed on to pitch with Magallanes and is expected to start this week: Magallanes Official Site

With the signing of the winter agreement, teams in the LVBP have 24 hours to adjust rosters.Including Cuba in the Caribbean Series is also under discussion: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (3-2) visits Caracas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-2) visits Zulia (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (2-2) visits Lara (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-0) visits Margarita (1-4) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Mazatlan beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with two walks and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Notes:
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) went 2-for-4 with one double as Licey lost to Aguilas 3-2: Licey Official Site

Tony Pena (former St. Louis) was honored by Montecristenos Association: Aguilas Official Site

Charlie Haeger (Boston) and Adam Liberatore (Tampa Bay) have signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League  (October 25, 2013)

Notes:
Teams begin preseason play this Friday: El Nuevo Diario


Colombian League (November 8, 2013)

Notes:
Barranquilla is reaching out to Donovan Solano (former Memphis) and others to see if they will play this winter: El Heraldo

Jose Garcia (former Memphis) is set to play for Barranquilla: Fabio Poveda Twitter

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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

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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

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Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over at second base, batting ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:20-11)(g/f:1-0)
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:2-0)

Salt River beat Scottsdale 12-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) will take part in the AFL Bowman Hitting Challenge: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (1-1) visits Peoria (0-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (1-0-1) visits Salt River (1-1) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (2-0) visits Glendale (0-1-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League (October 10, 2013)

Notes:
The LVBP will open the 2013-14 season without a winter agreement in place: Lider

Bobby Abreu (Los Angeles free agent-Caracas) hasn't thought about retiring after a poor season last winter: Lider

Adonis Garcia (New York-A) joined Magallanes: Lider

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara), Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara), Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas), Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent-Caracas), and Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) are included in the list of imports for the beginning of the 2013-14 season: Lider

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) talks about starting for La Guaira against his former team, Caribes: Lider

Ugueth Urbina (Philadelphia free agent-Caracas) is very excited to pitch this season: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Zulia visits Lara @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita visits Caracas @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira visits Caribes @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua visits Magallanes @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Notes:
Aguilas traded the rights to Tony Cruz (St. Louis) back to Estrellas, where was originally drafted: Aguilas Official Site

Nick Additon (Memphis free agent) arrived in Escogido training camp: Escogido Official Site

Claudio Vargas (Toronto free agent) will pitch for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Omar Javier (former Johnson City) is expected to be included on the Estrellas opening day roster: Listin Diario

Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) cleared waivers and was outrighted off the 40-man roster to Triple-A Memphis.  Most likely will elect free agency.


Veracruz League (October 18, 2013)

Cuban right-handed pitcher Pedro Luis Lazo (Coatzacoalcos) will pitch for Cordoba: LIV Official Site


Nicaraguan League (October 25, 2013)

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) arrived in the country and is looking forward to his return: La Prensa

Everth Cabrera (San Diego), Erasmo Ramirez (Seattle), and J.C. Ramirez (Philadelphia) are expected to play this season: El Nuevo Diario


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Keon Broxton (Arizona) has signed on to play for Sydney: ABL Official Site

Seattle will be sending Blake Holovach, Min-Sih Chen, David Holman, and Brock Hebert to play for Adelaide: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League (November 1, 2013)

Notes:
The government put $200,000 into the league to keep it going: Primera Hora


Nippon Professional League (Japan)

Softbank may not bring Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis) back, but he would like to return to the league next season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-27-12

Arizona Fall League

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) was named to the AFL Top Prospects Team: MLB Official Site

Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) has played in 16 games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one double, one triple, three RBIs, nine total bases, four runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .364 OBP, .450 SLG, and .814 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.76 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, and struck five out over 15.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 19 hits, ten runs (eight earned), three home runs, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 15 out over 21.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.32 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nien walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 16.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), six walks, and struck ten out over 7.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in 22 games going 23-for-65 (.354) with five doubles, one home run, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, 12 strikeouts, .442 OBP, .477 SLG, and .918 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 32 games going 36-for-120 (.300) with four doubles, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 52 total bases, 12 runs, ten walks, 19 strikeouts, .365 OBP, .433 SLG, and .798 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 36 games going 39-for-138 (.283) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 17 RBIs, 50 total bases, 19 runs, 11 walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .340 OBP, .362 SLG, and .702 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in five games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) has made five starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, 13 walks, hit three batters, and struck 23 out over 25.2 innings.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made seven starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.56 ERA, and 1.78 WHIP.  He's allowed 39 hits, 15 runs (12 earned), one home run, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 24 out over 30.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck five out over five innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, three holds.  He's allowed six hits, five runs (four earned), five walks, and struck seven out over 8.2 innings.
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and hit two batters over 3.1 innings.

Notes:
Geudy Guerra (former VSL), Matt Clark (San Diego), and Daryl Thompson (Southern Maryland) were added to the Margarita active roster: Margarita Official Site

Kender Villegas (DSL) was one of a handful of players added to the La Guaira active roster: La Guaira Official Site

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) is headed home with a torn abductor muscle in his left leg: Lara Official Site

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent) was added to the Zulia active roster: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (18-19) visits Zulia (22-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-16) visits Caracas (22-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (16-22) visits Margarita (15-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one error.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-4

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started as catcher and batted seventh.

Lara beat Zulia 13-4

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (22-9) visits Aragua (24-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (11-17) visits Detroit (10-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (17-12) visits Philadelphia (14-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (12-18) visits Caracas (24-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (11-16) visits Lara (18-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (13-19) visits Margarita (17-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (18-13) visits Seattle (8-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (10-20) visits Navagantes (9-21) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Current Cardinals:
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) has played in 24 games going 29-for-93 (.312) with five doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, ten walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .377 OBP, .398 SLG, and .775 OPS.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) has made eight starts posting a 2-1 record, 4.35 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He's allowed 41 hits, 22 runs (19 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, hit two batters, and struck 33 out over 39.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 35 games going 28-for-105 (.267) with four doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, 13 runs, 15 walks, 27 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .467 SLG, and .819 OPS.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made five starts posting a 1-0 record, 3.32 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, eight earned runs, 15 walks, hit one batter, and struck 23 out over 21.2 innings.
Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (16-22) visits Mazatlan (11-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (18-20) visits Guasave (24-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (25-13) visits Obregon (24-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (16-22) visits Mexciali (18-20) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) has played in 28 games going 41-for-110 (.373) with 14 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 30 RBIs, 24 runs, 11 walks, three hit by pitches, one sacrifice, 11 strikeouts, .655 SLG, .444 OBA, and 1.099 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) has played in 32 games going 34-for-119 (.286) with six doubles, one triple, five home runs, 28 RBIs, 25 runs, 18 walks, one sac fly, 16 strikeouts, .479 SLG, .377 OBA, and .856 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) has played in 30 games going 26-for-123 (.211) with five doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 22 runs, 12 walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, two sac flys, .276 SLG, .298 OBA, and .574 OPS.

Juan Pena (former Memphis-Xalapa) has made seven starts posting a 4-0 record, 2.06 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 12 runs (nine earned), four home runs, 19 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 35 out over 39.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (22-6-2) visits Oluta (11-18-2)
Veracruz (13-18) visits Huatusco (14-13-4)
Cuidad Mendoza (19-13) visits Cordoba (8-19)
Cuitlahuac (10-18-1) visits Acayucan (16-14-1)
Xalapa (16-14) visits Medellin (12-15-2)
Tuxpan (18-13) visits Boca Del Rio (16-14)

Dominican League

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (g/f:4-2)
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-3)

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one sacrifice.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter, batted ninth, and walked.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-2). (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Licey beat Cibao 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Detroit signed Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Escogido) and David Kopp (former Memphis) to minor league deals: Tigers Official Site

Conor Jackson (Chicago-A) has joined Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

San Francisco signed Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) to a minor league deal: Henry Schulman Twitter

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) was named Topps Double-A All-Star: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (21-12) visits Aguilas (19-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (15-17) visits Escogido (13-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (11-21) visits Azucareros (18-15) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Current Cardinals:
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) has played in 11 games going 14-for-38 (.368) with two doubles, four RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, four walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, .419 OBP, .421 SLG, and .840 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) has played in eight games going 7-for-19 (.368) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .429 OBP, .579 SLG, and 1.008 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) has played in three games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, two walks, four strikeouts, .300 OBP, .125 SLG, and .425 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 16.20 ERA, and 2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 1.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in three games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, four strikeouts, .308 OBP, .385 SLG, and .692 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) has played in nine games going 6-for-32 (.188) with two doubles, three RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, five walks, five strikeouts, .297 OBP, .250 SLG, and .547 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in ten games going 5-for-28 (.179) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, eight walks, eight strikeouts, .368 OBP, .214 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in six games going 3-for-22 (.136) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, three runs, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .269 OBP, .182 SLG, and .451 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over five innings.

Notes:
Javier Vasquez (Free Agent) is expected to make his debut with Ponce this week and Robinson Cancel (former Memphis), Jered Hoying (Texas), and Brian Anderson (Colorado)have also joined the team: Primera Hora

Santurce sent Orlando Mercado (Newark/Rockland) to Santurce and Bobby Livingston (Sugarland) and Xavier Cedeno (Houston) have joined Santurce: Primera Hora

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) and Garrett Parcell (Miami) will join Carolina this week: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Manati (5-5) visits Carolina (4-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (7-4) visits Caguas (9-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-9) visits Santurce (4-6) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) has played in 16 games going 9-for-40 (.225) with two home runs, ten RBIs, seven runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, .375 SLG, .262 OBA, and .637 OPS.

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.

Former Cardinals:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 14 games going 20-for-52 (.385) with five doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, eight runs, four walks, 13 strikeouts, .596 SLG, .441 OBA, and 1.054 OPS.
Juan Cabrera (former GCL-Boer) played in six games going 4-for-24 (.167) with two RBIs, ten strikeouts, .167 SLG, .167 OBA, and .334 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record and 5.06 ERA.  He's allowed 26 hits, 14 runs (12 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, and struck 19 out over 21.1 innings.

Notes:
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL) said he is willing to pitch for the Nicaraguan team in the Central American Games, but country is unsure about hiring Dennis Martinez (former Springfield pitching coach) as manager: El Nuevo Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Leon (7-11) visits Boer (8-10)
Granada (13-6) visits Chinandega (9-10)

Colombian League

Former Cardinals:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in two games going 3-for-6 (.500) with two doubles, five total bases, one run, one strikeout, and .833 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in seven games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two RBIs, two runs, four total bases, two walks, one sacrifice, five strikeouts, and .190 SLG.

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) has made two relief appearances posting a 6.24 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (3-5) visits Monteria (5-3)
Sincelejo (3-4) visits Cartagena (4-3)

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) has played in ten games going 10-for-38 (.263) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 14 total bases, nine runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .356 OBP, .368 SLG, and .724 OPS.
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in nine games going 8-for-37 (.216) with four RBIs, eight total bases, one run, two walks, eight strikeouts, .256 OBP, .216 SLG, and .473 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in three games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, .455 OBP, .625 SLG, and 1.080 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

World Baseball Classic

Carlos Ruiz (Philadelphia-Panama) was suspended 25 games for failed drug test: MLB Official Site

Joe Torre (former St. Louis) will manage and Gerald Perry (former St. Louis) will serve as hitting coach for Team USA: MLB Official Site

Minors News

Boston signed David Carpenter (former Palm Beach) to a minor league deal: Brownie Points

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-12

Arizona Fall League

No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Monday's Games:
Phoenix (8-10) visits Surprise (12-9) @ 12:35 PM MST - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (11-9) visits Peoria (13-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-9) visits Mesa (5-15) @ 6:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and three walks. (p-s:32-13)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Caribes beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orber Moreno (former Memphis) was added to the Caracas active roster: Caracas Official Site

Eddie Bonine (Detroit) will join Caracas: Lider

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) and Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) were added to active rosters: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Mexican Pacific League

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:10-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  Walked in only plate appearance.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 13-11
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted ninth.  4-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Guasave 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Veracruz League

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

Santa Rosa beat Medellin 3-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-6 with one two-out RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Aguilas beat Licey 14-12 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido)started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:3-4)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out. (g/f:1-2)

Azucareros beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jurickson Profar (Texas) and Francisley Bueno (Kansas City) are expected to join Licey in the coming days: LIDOM Official Site

Jess Todd (former St. Louis) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Games:
Cibao (7-7) visits Estrellas (9-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (5-8) visits Aguilas (9-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (7-7) visits Escogido (6-9) @ 5:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis) will join Ponce in December: El Nuevo Dia

Drug Suspensions

Three players were suspended for failing drug tests: Baseball America