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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-15: Justin Christian Doubles & Drives In One Run; Ryde Rodriguez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Dennys Reyes Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Aragua 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) was added to the Magallanes active roster and is set to pitch on Thursday: El Universal

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas/Margarita) was added to the Aragua active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (0-3) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (1-2) visits Magallanes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and didn't finish at-bat.
Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:3-0)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Randy Boone (Toronto) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Pedro Martinez (2015 Hall Of Famer) pitched for Licey during his career: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (4-4) visits Estrellas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Cibao (6-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 5-3

Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (16-31) visits Chinandega (26-21) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (29-18) visits Boer (23-24) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (19-17) visits Canberra (17-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (13-23) visits Sydney (16-20) @ 7:30 PM AET
Adelaide (25-11) visits Perth (18-18) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in he game in right field.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:7-4)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (1-3) visits Santurce (4-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Caguas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Adnres 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (15-14-) visits La Cuenca (18-12)
San Andres (16-14-1) visits Acayucan (16-15)
Coatza (6-21-3) visits Xalapa (13-17)
Santa Rosa (17-13) visits Chiapas (17-12-1)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Herrera beat Metro 7-3

Alen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Urraca beat Cocle 4-0

Wednesday's Games:
Metro (8-11) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (10-9) visits Cocle (13-6) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Rakuten is interested in Andrew Brown (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Monday, January 5, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-15: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Six Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ryde Rodriguez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Edmundo Sosa Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run



Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) threw a 45-pitch simulated game on Sunday with no issues: Lider

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:9-4)(ir-s:3-1)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (1-2) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (1-2) visits Mochis (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Maikol Gonzalez (Anaheim free agent-Lara) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Azucareros (3-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (3-4) visits Cibao (5-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Boer beat San Fernando 10-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinanega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-6 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 28 games going 27-for-98 (.276) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 46 total bases, nine runs, two stolen bases, 28 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .324 OBP, .469 SLG, and .794 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 7.36 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), four home runs, seven walks, and struck 17 out over 14.2 innings.


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, four walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-4)

Santurce beat Caguas 9-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the tenth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-2)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one throwing error.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 3-2 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Paso de Ovejas beat Acayucan 7-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Metro beat Urraca 7-2

Monday's Games:
Metro (7-9) visits Urraca (8-8) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (6-11) visits Cocle (12-5) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Rakuten re-signed Rhiner Cruz: Yakyubaka

Friday, January 2, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-15: Dennys Reyes Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Amaury Cazana Tied For Lead In Hits, Tied For Second In Doubles, & Tied For Fourth In RBIs In Veracruz League; Miguel Socolovich Activated In Venezuelan League



Venezuelan League Playoffs

Notes:
Jorge De Leon (Oakland free agent-Escogido) has signed to pitch for Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Barry Enright (Los Angeles free agent-Hermosillo) and Jonathan Arias (Monterrey-Obregon) have signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Joe Dunigan (New Jersey-San Juan) has signed on to play for La Guaira: Lider

Caracas activated Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing): El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caracas (29-34) visits La Guaira (29-34) @ 2:00 PM VST
Caracas/La Guaira winner @ Lara (29-34) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (1-0) visits Mexicali (0-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
What does the duo of Manny Ramirez (Chicago-N) and Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) mean to Cibaenas: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Estrellas (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (1-3) visits Cibaenas (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Yurendell de Caster (Winnipeg free agent) is closing in on his second career triple crown: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Rivas (25-17) visits San Fernando (15-28) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (21-21) visits Chinandega (24-19) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Perth (16-17) visits Brisbane (18-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Sydney (16-17) visits Adelaide (22-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Canberra (17-17) visits Melbourne (11-23) @ 5:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) broke records and was dominant offensively while Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) was almost perfect from the mound: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Carolina (19-20) visits Caguas (25-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Santurce (19-19) visits Mayaguez (22-16) @ 7:30 PM AST - Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) is scheduled to start


Colombian League

Friday's Games:
Monteria (17-20) visits Barranquilla (22-15)
Cartagena (19-17) visits Sincelejo (15-21)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in 27 games going 36-for-109 (.330) with ten doubles, three home runs, 24 RBIs, 19 runs, 15 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, .422 OBA, .505 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in seven games going 8-for-26 (.308) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, five runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .438 OBA, .462 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 24 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with two doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 14 runs, ten walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, 13 strikeouts, .317 OBA, .300 SLG, and .617 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made five starts posting a 2-3 record, 6.08 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 31 hits, 22 runs (16 earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 23.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Acayucan (14-12) visits Paso de Ovejas (12-14-1)
La Cuenca (17-10) visits Santa Rosa (14-11)
Coatza (6-17-3) visits San Andres (13-12-1)
Chiapas (15-10-1) visits Xalapa (11-16)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Metro (5-8) visits Cocle (11-3) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (7-6) visits Herrera (4-10) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Shohei Otani (Nippon Ham) would still like to play in the MLB but doesn't feel he his physically ready to compete yet.  He would also like to win a NPB championship first: Yakyubaka

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-1-15: Ivan Maldonado Set Puerto Rican League ERA Record, First In WHIP, Tied For Second In Wins; Anthony Garcia First In Homers, RBIs, Total Bases, SLG, & OBP In Puerto Rico; Ryde Rodriguez, Ivan Bellazetin, & Amaury Cazana Each Singles & Drive In One Run



Venezuelan League

2014 Final Regular Stats:
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) played in 23 games going 31-for-95 (.326) with six doubles, 12 RBIs, 37 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, four stolen bases, nine strikeouts, two caught stealing, .385 OBP, .389 SLG, and .774 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) played in 55 games going 67-for-210 (.319) with 14 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 32 RBIs, 91 total bases, 26 runs, 19 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .376 OBP, .433 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) played in 62 games going 76-for-245 (.310) with 19 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 109 total bases, 38 runs, 17 walks, five stolen bases, 22 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .361 OBP, .445 SLG, and .805 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) played in 41 games going 43-for-148 (.291) with seven doubles, one triple, 20 RBIs, 52 total bases, 15 runs, 14 walks, 13 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .354 OBP, .351 SLG, and .705 OPS.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) played in 18 games going 16-for-60 (.267) with five doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, six runs, five walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .318 OBP, .500 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) played in nine games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, four total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .308 OBP, .333 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) played in 56 games going 49-for-203 (.241) with five doubles, eight home runs, 31 RBIs, 78 total bases, 27 runs, ten walks, 47 strikeouts, .296 OBP, .384 SLG, and .680 OPS.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) played in 16 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 23 total bases, four runs, three walks, 14 strikeouts, .276 OBP, .418 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) played in 30 games going 18-for-58 (.212) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 25 total bases, nine runs, 16 walks, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, .337 OBP, .294 SLG, and .631 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) played in 18 games going 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .231 OBP, .208 SLG, and .439 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) played in 14 games going 7-for-49 (.143) with two home runs, four RBIs, 13 total bases, seven runs, 12 walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .317 OBP, .265 SLG, and .583 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over two innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) made 33 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.53 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, seven holds, and 11 saves.  He allowed 25 hits, two earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 34 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.23 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, eight walks, and struck seven out over 14.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and six holds.  He allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 18 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.79 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck seven out over 9.2 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made seven appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck 13 out over 15 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 5.09 ERA, and 1.87 WHIP.  He allowed 21 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) made 24 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.59 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, and 11 holds.  He allowed 27 hits, 12 earned runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 19.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.14 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) made ten relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 6.75 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, six earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over eight innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.31 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, 11 runs (ten earned), one home run, nine walk, hit one batter, and struck six out over 11.2 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) made three relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and three walks over 2.1 innings.
Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks over 1.1 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Playoffs Begin On Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Notes:
Manny Acosta (Mexico) signed on to pitch for Jalisco: Jalisco Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (34-34) visits Culiacan (38-30) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (35-32) visits Mexicali (37-31) @ 5:00 PM PST
Mazatlan (31-36) visits Jalisco (42-26) @ 7:30 PM CST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 28 games going 32-for-122 (.262) with six doubles, eight RBIs, 38 total bases, 11 runs, five walks, 18 strikeouts, .292 OBA, .311 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 33 games going 32-for-123 (.260) with three doubles, two triples, two home runs, seven RBIs, 45 total bases, 22 runs, eight walks, 21 strikeouts, .316 OBA, .366 SLG, and .682 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 38 games going 32-for-125 (.256) with seven doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 42 total bases, 11 runs, 17 walks, ten strikeouts, .376 OBA, .336 SLG, and .712 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made eight appearances (six starts) posting a 6-2 record, 2.34 ERA, and 1.53 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 15 runs (nine earned), one home run, 18 walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 34.2 innings.

Notes:
Baltimore is considering signing Arnol Rizo: La Prensa

No Games Until Friday


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Perth (16-16) visits Brisbane (17-15) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Sydney (15-17) visits Adelaide (22-10) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Canberra (16-17) visits Melbourne (11-22) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

2014 Final Regular Stats:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) played in 39 games going 45-for-137 (.328) with ten doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, 34 RBIs, 87 total bases, 24 runs, 20 walks, one stolen base, 26 strikeouts, .422 OBP, .635 SLG, and 1.057 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) played in 29 games going 29-for-106 (.274) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 14 RBIs, 40 total bases, 13 runs, eight walks, 27 strikeouts, .353 OBP, .377 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) played in 39 games going 34-for-130 (.262) with nine double, four home runs, 14 walks, 55 total bases, 16 runs, 22 walks, three stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, .385 OBP, and .423 SLG, and .808 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) played in 35 games going 30-for-117 (.256) with six doubles, one triple, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 50 total bases, 13 runs, five walks, 18 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .294 OBP, .427 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) played in 25 games going 22-for-88 (.250) with five doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, six runs, five walks, 11 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .341 SLG, and .653 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) played in 32 games going 15-for-97 (.155) with seven doubles, eight RBIs, 22 total bases, seven runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .284 OBP, .227 SLG, and .511 OPS.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made eight appearances (seven starts) posting a 5-1 record, 0.39 ERA, and 0.78 WHIP.  He allowed 30 hits, eight runs (two earned), one home run, six walks, hit five batters, and struck 18 out over 46 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.31 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, one hold, and five saves.  He allowed 11 hits, four runs (three earned), five walks, hit five batters, and struck 17 out over 20.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) made 11 appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 1.96 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He allowed 14 hits, six runs (four earned), nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 18.1 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.98 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, four walks, and struck nine out over 13.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 3.09 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, three walks, and stuck 16 out over 11.2 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) made 11 starts posting a 2-4 record, 4.42 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He allowed 61 hits, 30 runs (28 earned), three home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 32 out over 57 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.73 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed nine walks, seven earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck 13 out over 11 innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) made seven appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 10.03 ERA, and 2.23 WHIP.  He allowed 20 hits, 14 runs (13 earned), one home run, six walks, and struck seven out over 11.2 innings.

Notes:
Santurce selected Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) and Mayaguez took Pete Parise (former Memphis) from San Juan in the playoff draft: LBPRC Official Site

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) broke the ERA record set in 1992-93: Primera Hora

Playoffs Begin On Friday


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 18-for-89 (.202) with five doubles, eight RBIs, seven runs, five walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one sac fly, one stolen base, four caught stealing, .250 OBP, and .234 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record, and 2.55 ERA.  He's allowed 14 hits, ten runs (five earned), ten walks, hit two batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 13 over 17.2 innings.

No Games Until Friday


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Chiapas 12-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.

San Andres beat Paso de Ovejas 10-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) has played in 13 games going 13-for-47 (.277) with three doubles, one home run, one RBI, 19 total bases, seven runs, six walks, one sacrifice, seven strikeouts, .393 OBP, .404 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) has played in 11 games going 7-for-29 (.241) with one double, one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .312 OBP, .276 SLG, and .588 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) has played in 12 games going 7-for-40 (.175) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, 11 total bases, four runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .214 OBP, .275 SLG, and .489 OPS.

No Games Until Friday


Korea & China

14 South Koreans were arrested in China for attempting to smuggle drugs to Australia: Korea Joongang Daily

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-14: Brian Broderick Finished LMP Season Second In Saves; Ryde Rodriguez Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Walks



Venezuelan League

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (11).  (g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maximo Nelson (Modi'in free agent-Licey/Magallanes) has signed with Aguascaleintes (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Friday: LVBP Official Site


Mexican Pacific League

2014 Final Stats:
Dean Anna (MLB signing-Obregon) played in 17 games going 19-for-59 (.322) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, 15 runs, 15 walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .487 OBP, .390 SLG, and .877 OPS.
Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) played in 17 games going 17-for-68 (.250) with three doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 26 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one stolen base, 24 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .329 OBP, .382 SLG, and .711 OPS.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) played in 18 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with two doubles, three triples, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 21 strikeouts, .293 OBP, .362 SLG, and .656 OPS.
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) played in 61 games going 53-for-225 (.236) with ten doubles, one triple, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 74 total bases, 23 runs, 24 walks, five stolen bases, 32 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .320 OBP, .329 SLG, and .649 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 35 games going 23-for-119 (.193) with seven doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, 39 total bases, ten runs, 15 walks, 25 strikeouts, .289 OBP, .328 SLG, and .617 OPS.
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) played in 19 games going 11-for-61 (.180) with four doubles, one home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, seven runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, .390 OBP, .295 SLG, and .685 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) made 25 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 0.68 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, one hold, and 16 saves.  He allowed 16 hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck 23 out over 26.1 innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) made 26 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 2.52 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, ten walks, hit six batters, and struck 24 out over 25 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made 22 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.87 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 12 holds.  H allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 15.2 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) made 11 appearances (ten starts) posting a 4-3 record, 3.43 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP.  He allowed 59 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), four home runs, 20 walks, hit one batter, and struck 31 out over 57.2 innings
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 3-2 record, 3.98 ERA, and 1.40 WHIP.  He allowed 43 hits, 22 runs (19 earned), six home runs, 17 walks, hit one batter, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.36 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 24.1 innings.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.12 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.


Dominican League Round Robin

No current or former Cardinals played on Tuesday

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rivas beat San Fernando 7-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (15-17) visits Melbourne (11-21) @ 1:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-1)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Caguas 7-2
LBRPC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base, moved to first, and moved to second, batting fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat San Juan 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (22-16) visits Santurce (19-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 12:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) doubled to left in the tenth inning.

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) worked five innings allowing five hits, three earned runs, no walks, and struck six out.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-3 in 10 innings

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Chiapas beat Acayucan 9-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Santa Rosa (14-11) visits Coatza (6-17-3)
Chiapas (15-9-1) visits Acayucan (13-12)
Xalapa (11-15) visits La Cuenca (16-10)
Paso de Ovejas (12-13-1) visits San Andres (12-12-1)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Urraca beat Metro 3-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin is interested in Hyeon-Jong Yang (Kia-KBO) and Kwang-Hyun Kim (SK-KBO): Yakyubaka

Monday, December 29, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-14: Ryde Rodriguez Singles, Walks Three Times, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Pete Parise Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Justin Wright Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced For The Hold



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:30-16)(g/f:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 2-1
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, and one walk for the save (10).  (g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Magallanes 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) signed with Quebec (Can-Am League): Aragua Official Site

Monday's Games:
Aragua (34-27) visits Margarita (23-38) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (34-27) visits La Guaira (28-33) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (38-23) visits Lara (28-34) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-2)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 12-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) starte as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-3
LMP Official SIte Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:75-48)(g/f:6-3)

Obregon beat Hermosillo 7-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Playoff draft scheduled for December 29th: LMP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-18) visits Jalisco (21-11) @ 8:00 PM CT
Navojoa (15-17) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (19-13) visits Mexicali (17-15) @ 7:00 PM PT
Obregon (13-19) visits Hermosillo (15-17) @ 8:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-2)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Estrellas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-2) visits Cibao (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 7-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Rivas (23-17) visits Boer (21-19) @ 6:00 PM
San Fernando (15-26) visits Chinandega (22-19) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck on out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:34-22)(g/f:5-1)

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-9
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Melbourne visits Perth @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (5).

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:2-2)

Caguas beat San Juan 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 4-2 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Carolina (18-19) visits Mayaguez (21-16) @ 6:00 PM AST
San Juan (12-26) visits Caguas (24-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

A fight broke out on the Monteria-Sincelejo contest: El Meridiano

Monday's Games:
Sincelejo (15-19) visits Monteria (15-20)
Cartagena (18-16) visits Barranquilla (21-14)


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and three walks.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Coatza 11-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Paso de Ovejas beat Santa Rosa 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Acayucan (13-10) visits Coatza (6-15-3)
Santa Rosa (12-11) visits Paso de Ovejas (11-12-1)
La Cuenca (15-9) visits Chiapas (13-9-1)
San Andres (11-11-1) visits Xalapa (10-14)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with two runs and one walk.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and committed one error.

Urraca beat Metro 6-3

Monday's Games:
Urraca (6-5) visits Metro (4-7) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (4-8) visits Cocle (9-3) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

West beat East 9-4 in the All-Star game and the league inducted ten player into the Hall of Fame: Diario de Cuba

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-14: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Ten Over Five Scoreless Innings; Edmundo Sosa Walks Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Juan Caballero Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning



Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Lara beat La Guaira 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) just threw a regular bullpen session on Saturday: El Univeral

Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) has signed with Wichita (American Association): El Emergente

Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (23-37) visits Caracas (28-34) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caribes (37-23) visits Zulia (34-26) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (33-27) visits Magallanes (32-29) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:16-9)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started at designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with three walks and two strikeouts.

Culiacan and Mexicali tied 2-2 after 10 innings, suspended
LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-17) visits Jalisco (20-11) @ 12:00 AM CT
Navojoa (14-17) visits Mochis (14-17) @ 3:30 PM  MT
Culiacan (18-12) visits Mexicali (16-14) @ 3:00 PM PT
Obregon (12-19) visits Hermosillo (15-16) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, and struck ten out.  (g/f:3-0)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-3)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0)  (g/f:8-3)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Writers awards were announced: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-1) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibao (1-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boer beat San Fernando 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with three runs and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 12-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (22-18) visits San Fernando (14-25) @ 11:00 AM
Boer (20-18) visits Rivas (22-17) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Brisbane 6-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Adelaide (21-10) visits Canberra (15-16) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (17-14) visits Sydney (14-17) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (11-19) visits Perth (14-16) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

San Juan beat Carolina 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 9-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Players from the Dominican League are joining Puerto Rico teams after elimination: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (23-13) visits San Juan (12-25) @ 4:15 PM AST
Santurce (17-19) visits Carolina (18-18) @ 6:00 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three unearned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision.  (g/f:5-4)

Acayucan beat Coatza 7-5

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Paso de Ovejas 4-1

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (12-10) visits Coatza (6-14-3)
Santa Rosa (12-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-12-1)
La Cuenca (15-8) visits Chiapas (12-9-1)
San Andres (10-11-1) visits Xalapa (10-13)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in the outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Urraca beat Metro 6-3

Sunday's Games:
Urraca (5-5) visits Metro (4-6) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (8-3) visits Herrera (4-7) @ 7:00 PM

Friday, December 26, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-14: Amaury Cazana Leads Veracuz League In Hits; Evan MacLane Named Game One Starter; Iker Franco & Luis Garcia Injury Updates



Venezuelan League

Friday's Games:
Margarita (22-36) visits Aragua (32-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-5)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) said in an interview that with his latest surgery he will be able to play another five-six years: YaquiSoy Twitter

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) will have surgery on his knee and miss the remainder of the winter season: No Pasanada

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (16-13) visits Navojoa (12-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (14-15) visits Mazatlan (13-16) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named starter for game one in the postseason: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
San Fernando (13-25) visits Boer (20-17) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (21-17) visits Rivas (21-16) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (19-9) visits Canberra (15-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Brisbane (16-13) visits Sydney (12-17)  6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (10-18) visits Perth (13-15) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Friday's Games:
Caguas (22-12) visits Santurce (16-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (11-24) visits Mayaguez (20-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) handed out presents to kids on Christmas and took some questions on baseball and his life in retirement: El Heraldo

Friday's Games:
Monteria (12-20) visits Sincelejo (15-16)
Barranquilla (19-13) visits Cartagena (17-14)


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso-de Ovejas) has played in 21 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with nine doubles, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 18 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 13 strikeouts, .441 OBA, .558 SLG, and .999 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, ten runs, eight walks, four hit by pitches, two sacrifices, ten strikeouts, .349 OBA, .351 SLG, and .700 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one run, two walks, .400 OBA, and .400 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed ten hits, no runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made four starts posting a 1-3 record, 7.85 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed 28 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 18.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
La Cuenca (13-8) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
San Andres (9-10-1) visits Xalapa (9-12)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Coatza (6-12-3)
Santa Rosa (10-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-10-1)


Panama League

Friday's Games:
Urraca (3-5) visits Metro (4-4) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (7-2) visits Herrera (3-6) @ 7:00 PM


Cuban League

Eight teams, led by Matanzas (31-14), will mving on to the second round of the tournament: El Nuevo Heraldo

There is question on whether Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Chiba Lotte) will be able to play in the league until the end of the season because the season runs until April and the NPB begins spring training: Cafe Fuerte

Yokohama is nearing a deal with Yulieski Gourriel (Yokohama free agent): Yakyubaka


Nippon Professional League

Chihiro Kaneko's (Orix) four-year contract does not include a promise to post for the MLB and Chunichi, Yokohama, Hanshin, and Rakuten did offer that chance: Yakyubaka

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-14: C.J. Beatty Singles In Australian Baseball League All-Star Game; Jem Argenal Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Russell Branyan Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & One RBI



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 15 games going 23-for-61 (.377) with four doubles, eight RBIs, 27 total bases, 14 runs, six walks, three stolen bases, eight strikeouts, two caught stealing, .433 OBP, .443 SLG, and .875 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 52 games going 68-for-208 (.327) with 18 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 25 RBIs, 100 total bases, 33 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .377 OBP, .481 SLG, and .858 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 47 games going 55-for-176 (.313) with 11 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 29 RBIs, 76 total bases, 21 runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, 28 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .374 OBP, .432 SLG, and .806 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 34 games going 38-for-123 (.309) with seven doubles, one triple, 18 RBIs, 47 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, ten strikeouts, three caught stealing, .368 OBP, .382 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 47 games going 49-for-182 (.269) with five doubles, one triple, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 65 total bases, 28 runs, 24 walks, two stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .357 OBP, .357 SLG, and .714 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 47 games going 39-for-171 (.228) with three doubles, six home runs, 27 RBIs, 60 total bases, 21 runs, eight walks, 37 strikeouts, .282 OBP, .351 SLG, and .633 OPS.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 28 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.32 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, seven holds, and seven saves.  He's allowed 21 hits, one earned run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 33 out over 28.1 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.86 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, five walks, and struck five out over 9.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made seven appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 3.46 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, five earned runs, ten walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 13 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck two out over six innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.31 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 18 hits, 11 runs (ten earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 11.2 innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 10.57 ERA, and 1.83 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, nine earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 7.2 innings.

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (31-23) visits Caribes (34-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (27-29) visits Aragua (29-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (24-31) visits Margarita (19-34) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (27-27) visits La Guiara (25-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, and two outfield assists.

Obregon beat Mochis 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (11).  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Navojoa 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (11-11) visits Jalisco (13-9) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mochis (11-11) visits Obregon (7-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (14-9) visits Navojoa (9-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (10-11) visits Mexicali (13-8) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-4).  (g/f:8-7)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-5)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (29-16) visits Licey (18-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (27-18) visits Azucareros (21-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (14-31) visits Cibaenas (26-19) 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Boer beat San Fernando 14-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (12-21) visits Boer (18-13) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (17-15) visits Rivas (17-15) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-World) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

All-Star Game: Australia beat World 11-8

Thursday's Games:
Sydney (12-12) visits Adelaide (15-9) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Perth (10-13) visits Melbourne (8-15) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 29 games going 32-for-101 (.317) with six doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 31 RBIs, 67 total bases, 20 runs, 16 walks, 21 strikeouts, .421 OBP, .663 SLG, and 1.085 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 27 games going 24-for-89 (.270) with five doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 41 total bases, 14 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .409 OBP, .461 SLG, and .870 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 29 games going 26-for-99 (.263) with five doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 43 total bases, 11 runs, five walks, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .299 OBP, .434 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 22 games going 20-for-78 (.256) with five doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, six runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .310 OBP, .359 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 22 games going 21-for-83 (.253) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 32 total bases, ten runs, five walks, 21 strikeouts, .326 OBP, .386 SLG, and .712 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 24 games going 11-for-78 (.141) with four doubles, six RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 27 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .264 OBP, .192 SLG, and .456 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 3-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, five unearned runs, four walks, hit three batters, and struck 15 out over 33.2 innings.
J.C Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.61 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, one hold, and four saves.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.89 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed six hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck six out over 9.1 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made eight starts posting a 1-4 record, 5.36 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP.  He's allowed 53 hits, 28 runs (26 earned), two home runs, seven walks, and struck 25 out over 43.2 innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, four walks, and struck seven out over ten innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.30 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed nine hits, seven earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck ten out over ten innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 18.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (13-16) visits San Juan (9-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (14-15) visits Mayaguez (17-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Coatza 3-1

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs.

Xalapa beat Paso de Ovejas 6-3

Wednesday's Games:
Coatza visits Acayucan
La Cuenca visits Chiapas
Paso de Ovegas visits Xalapa
Santa Rosa visits San Andres


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.

Veraguas beat Metropolitanas 4-1

Wednesday's Games:
Metropolitanas visits Veraguas @ 7:00 PM
Cocle visits Herrera @ 7:00 PM


Japan & Korea Leagues

Rakuten is close to finalizing deal with Gaby Sanchez (Pittsburgh free agent): Yakyubaka

Hanshin has offered a three-year deal to Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent) and signed Matt Murton (Hanshin free agent) to a one-year deal.  Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) will meet with Hiroshima for contract negotiations and plans to express his desire to pitch in the MLB.  Yakyubaka

MLB scouts sold on Kang Jung-Ho's (Nexen) power but not defense: Yonhap News Agency