Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-18: Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks, & Hits A Grand Slam; Rafael Ortega Singles Twice; Raul Valdes Scheduled To Start In Caribbean Series Championship

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— ESPN_Beisbol (@ESPN_Beisbol) February 7, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Australian Baseball League Championship:

Brisbane and Canberra will meet for the 2018 championship: ABL Official Site


Caribbean Series:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one intentional walk, and one throwing error.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:0-1)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the ninth inning.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:3-3)

Caguas beat Caribes 6-5
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus-Granma) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with one triple, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Raul Gonzalez (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Lazaro Blanco (Pinar del Rio-Granma) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:106-61)(g/f:6-3)
Yoennis Yera (Matanzas-Granma) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Granma 7-4
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Caribbean Series is not only considering Nicaragua, Colombia, and Panama for future inclusion but also looking at Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan: LMP Official Site

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) has the numbers for the triple crown: Meridiano

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) is scheduled to start Thursday: Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) talks about how the team never gave up: Listin Diario

Sincelejo has asked to investigate the manager from the past two seasons: El Meridiano

Thursday's Championship Game:
Cibaenas (3-2) visits Caguas (3-2) @ 9:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-17: Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ruben Gotay Hits A Solo Home Run; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings

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— TVC Deportes (@TVCDeportes) February 6, 2018

Anthony Garcia - Criollos de Caguas


Caribbean Series:

Roel Santos (Granma) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Guillermo Aviles (Granma) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Frank Morejon (Industriales-Granma) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Raul Gonzalez (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Leandro Martinez (Granma) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:47-27)(g/f:7-1)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caguas) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, grounded into two double plays, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-1)

Granma beat Caguas 6-3
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:60-35)(g/f:8-1)

Culiacan beat Cibaenas 8-1
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara is expected to host the Caribbean Series in 2019: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 3:00 PM ET
Cibaenas (2-2) visits Granma (3-1) @ 9:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-4-18: Rafael Ortega Singles Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Cesar Valera Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Nestor Molina Looks To Use Experience In Start

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— Toros de Tijuana🐃🏆 (@TorosDeTijuana) February 3, 2018

Rafael Ortega - Caribes Anzoategui


Caribbean Series:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:57-36)(g/f:5-3)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-6 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Caribes beat Cibaenas 15-4

Yurisbel Gracial (Matanzas-Granma) started in right field and moved to third base, batting third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Frederich Cepeda (Sancti Spiritus-Granma) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two walks, and one sac fly.
Raul Gonzalez (Ciego de Avila-Granma) started at third base and moved to second base, batting ninth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one sac fly.
Raidel Martinez (Pinar del Rio-Granma) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Granma beat Culiacan 5-4

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas) discusses the struggling pitching staff: Listin Diario

Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Caribes) has two years experience in Mexican League that may help in his start against Culiacan: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Caribes (1-1) visits Culiacan (0-2) @ 9:00 PM ET - Nestor Molina (MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Caribes

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Edgard Montiel - Indios del Boer

California Winter League

Tuesday's Games:
British Columbia (4-8-2) visits Cochella Valley (5-8-1)
Palm Springs Chill (8-4-2) visits Bay Area (9-4-1)
Palm Desert (1-10-3) visits Palm Springs Power (5-7-1)
Canada (7-6-1) visits Midwest (8-5-1)
Washington (7-5-2) visits Oregon (9-5)


Triple-A Mexican League

Raul Gonzalez (former Memphis) is general manager for Campache: MiLB Offficial Site


Spring Training

Edward Mujica (former St. Louis-Magallanes) says he is healthy and ready for whatever role the team puts him in: Lider


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL) is set to play for Boer in the Pomares: El Nuevo Diario

Oakland signed 18-year old right-handed hitting center fielder Gean Artie Rigby Loury: El Nuevo Diario


Dominican League

Aguilas has parted ways with Felix Fermin (Ciudad del Carmen MGR Triple-A Mexican League): Aguilas Official Site

Moises Alou (Escogido GM) is considering stepping down from his post: Listin Diario