Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-13

Caribbean Series Championship

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:4-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Escogido 4-3 in 18 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Caribbean Series may be played at the Miami home stadium: MLB Official Site

Caracas (LVBP) sent Marwin Gonzalez (Houston) and Augusto Colinas (Chicago-N) to Zulia for Gerardo Parra (Arizona): Caracas Official Site

Australian League Championship

Canberra beat Perth 6-4

Saturday's Game:
Perth (0-1) visits Canberra (1-0) @ 7:00 PM ET

World Baseball Classic

Felix Hernandez (Seattle) will not pitch for Venezuela: Lider

Jurickson Profar (Texas) says he might play for Netherlands now: Mister Baseball

Triple-A Mexican League

Kelvin Villa (Sugarland-Caguas) has signed with Laguna: MiLB Official Site

Nicaraguan League

Uber Paz (San Diego) must get permission in order to pitch for Leon: La Prensa

Current Cardinals

St. Louis and David Freese (St. Louis) avoided arbitration: Derrick Goold Twitter

Jaime Garcia (St. Louis-Hermosillo), Adam Wainwright (St. Louis), Trevor Rosenthal (St. Louis), Eric Fornataro (Sprignfield), Tyler Lyons (Memphis), and Sam Freeman (St. Louis) threw in some fashion on Thursday: STL Today

Jaime Garcia (St. Louis-Hermosillo), Jason Motte (St. Louis), and Shelby Miller (St. Louis) threw bullpen sessions on Friday.  J.R. Towles (Memphis) and Tony Cruz (Memphis-Estrellas) caught during bullpen sessions.  STL Today

Former Cardinals

Mike MacDougal (former St. Louis) will throw for interested teams: MLB Trade Rumors

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-12

Arizona Fall League

Current Cardinals Final Stats:
Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) played in 18 games going 25-for-68 (.368) with two doubles, seven RBIs, 27 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .463 OBP, .397 SLG, and .860 OPS.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) played in 17 games going 24-for-74 (.324) with two doubles, one home run, 12 RBIs, 29 total bases, 12 runs, two walks, five stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .342 OBP, .392 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) played in 16 games going 16-for-57  (.281) with six doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, 13 walks, 20 strikeouts, .408 OBP, .439 SLG, and .847 OPS.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) played in 13 games going 10-for-48 (.208) with one double, three home runs, five RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, six walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .296 OBP, .417 SLG, and .713 OPS.

Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) made six starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP.  He allowed 17 hits, seven runs (five earned), 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 22 out over 20 innings.
Kevin Siegrist (Springfield-Surprise) made six appearances (five starts) posting a 2-1 record, 2.37 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He allowed 15 hits, five earned runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 27 out over 19 innings. (Siegrist was added to the 40-man roster on 11-20-12)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, six runs (three earned), one walk, and struck eight out over seven innings.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 4.62 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed 30 hits, 14 runs (13 earned), four home runs, eight walks, and struck 33 out over 25.1 innings.

Former Cardinals Final Stats:
Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) made 11 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), 12 walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 12 innings.

Venezuelan League

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:15-9)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Magallanes 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara signed Paulo Orlando (Kansas City) who had been playing for Panama in the World Baseball Classic and Deryk Hooker (Springfield) arrived with the team: Lara Official Site

Tony Campana (Chicago-N) has signed on to play for Caracas: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (18-13) visits Aragua (12-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (12-16) visits Magallanes (20-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (14-17) visits Caracas (19-15) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Current Cardinals:
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) has played in 18 games going 23-for-70 (.329) with three doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 29 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, one stolen base, ten strikeout, one caught stealing, .388 OBP, .414 SLG, and .802 OPS.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) has made seven starts posting a 2-1 record, 4.00 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He's allowed 37 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), one home run, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 29 out over 36 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 30 games going 23-for-91 (.253) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 42 total bases, ten runs, 11 walks, 24 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .462 SLG, and .795 OPS.
Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan/Navojoa) has played in 30 games going 25-for-106 (.236) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 33 total bases, 16 runs, 13 walks, seven stolen bases, 26 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .339 OBP, .311 SLG, and .650 OPS.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made three starts posting  0-0 record, 4.22 ERA, and 1.78 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 10.2 innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 14.29 ERA, 2.65 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, nine earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (17-15) visits Guasave (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (16-16) visits Obregon (18-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (17-15) visits Culiacan (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-22) visits Navojoa (12-20) @ 7:30 PM MST

Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) has played in 22 games going 33-for-89 (.371) with ten doubles, one triple, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 20 runs, six walks, three hit by pitches, ten strikeouts, .640 SLG, .429 OBA, and 1.069 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) has played in 26 games going 29-for-105 (.276) with six doubles, one triple, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 20 runs, nine walks, one sac fly, 14 strikeouts, .495 SLG, .330 OBA, and .825 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) has played in 24 games going 23-for-100 (.230) with four doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 17 runs, nine walks, two hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one sac fly, 11 strikeouts, .300 SLG, .304 OBA, and .604 OPS.

Juan Pena (former Memphis-Xalapa) has made six starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.62 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP. He's allowed 20 hits, nine runs (six earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 29 out over 33.1 innings.

Dominican League

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, four runs (one earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)
Maikel Cleto (Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth and threw one wild pitch. (ir-s:3-1)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
San Francisco signed right-handed pitcher Argenis Rodriguez: DPL Official Site

Toronto signed left-handed hitting catcher Michael De La Cruz: DPL Official Site

Hanser Alberto (Texas) will join Cibao after spending time in the Arizona Fall League: Cibao Official Site

Yokohama (Japan League) has interest in Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido): Yakyubaka

St. Louis added Keith Butler (Springfield-Escogido) to the 40-man roster: STL Today

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (15-10) visits Licey (8-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (18-10) visits Cibao (12-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-17) visits Azucareros (16-11) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Current Cardinals:
Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) has played in six games going 6-for-14 (.429) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .500 OBP, .714 SLG, and 1.214 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) has played in eight games going 7-for-26 (.269) with two doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .333 OBP, .346 SLG, and .679 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (Quad Cities-Mayaguez) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk over 1.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in one game going 2-for-4 (.500) with one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) has played in seven games going 6-for-25 (.240) with two doubles, three RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, four walks, four strikeouts, .345 OBP, .320 SLG, and .665 OPS.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) has played four games going 3-for-15 (.200) with one double, four total bases, three runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .294 OBP, .267 SLG, and .561 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in six games going 2-for-19 (.105) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, four walks, six strikeouts, .280 OBP, .105 SLG, and .385 OPS.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Richard Mendoza (former GCL-Caguas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, five walks, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Manati) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 4.22 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 6.23 ERA, and 1.38 WHP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out over 4.1 innings.
Jon Edwards (former Quad Cities-Ponce) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

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

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) has played in six games going 8-for-21 (.381) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 12 total bases, eight runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .519 OBP, .571 SLG, and 1.090 OPS.
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with four total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, .227 OBP, .190 SLG, and .418 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs over two innings.

Nicaragua, Colombia, Panama, & Veracruz Leagues

Champions from all four leagues will go head-to-head between February 1-4: LIV Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-12

Arizona Fall League

Tuesday's Results:

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:25-13)(g/f:1-1)

Mesa beat Phoenix 7-5

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed three stolen bases.
Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kevin Siegrist (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out. (p-s:49-35)(g/f:4-1)

Salt River beat Surprise 4-3

Wednesday's Results:

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with four RBIs (two w/two-outs)and one strikeout.

Surprise beat Peoria 6-4

Notes:
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) and Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) were both selected for the Rising Stars game.  Freeman has been shut down for the rest of the offseason due to discomfort: Cardinals Official Site and STL Today

Thursday's Games:
Peoria (11-9) visits Mesa (5-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Phoenix (6-10) visits Salt River (11-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (11-8) visits Scottsdale (11-8) @ 13:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Tuesday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, hit three batters, and struck two out. (g/f:1-5)

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in cneterfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Aragua 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Margarita 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting fifth.  2-for-3 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out. (p-s:70-49)(g/f:7-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 10-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jordan Parraz (Atlanta) joined Lara: Lara Official Site

Leslie Anderson (Tampa Bay) is expected to join Magallanes while Blake Johnson (Los Angeles) will exit: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Lara (8-7) visits Margarita (9-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-9) visits Aragua (5-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (10-6) visits Caracas (7-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-11) visits Zulia (12-5) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Sunday's Games:

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Caracas beat Caimanes 6-5

Monday's Results:

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Seattle beat Caracas 6-3

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and moved to third, batting sixth.  1-for-2 with two runs and two walks.
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-3)
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-0)
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 selection-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), three walks, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:3-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 8-1

Tuesday's Results:

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Navegantes 4-3

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Sergio Nieves (former VSL-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Tiburones 9-2

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed ten hits, seven runs (five earned), and struck one out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:6-5)

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started in right field and moved to shortstop, batting leadoff.  3-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one run.
Guedy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 13-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, three walks, and one stolen base.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 withtwo home runs, four RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, two runs, one strikeout, and one error.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck four out. (g/f:2-3)

Tampa Bay beat Caribes 11-9

Wednesday's Results:

Kender Villegas (GCL-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-5)
Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 4-2

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caimanes 7-3

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Lara 6-1

Thursday's Games:
Lara(7-7)  visits Tiburones (4-9) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (8-4) visits Aragua (13-2) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (12-3) visits Detroit (2-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (10-5) visits Margarita (6-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (3-11) visits Caribes (8-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (5-9) visits Philadelphia (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-9) visits Caimanes (9-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (4-8) visits Zulia (5-9) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Tuesday's Results:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-1)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:6-3)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one of two runners.

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:6-4)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 6-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Leo Rosales (Long Island) is expected to join Naojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) has been dealing with flu like symptoms and his start was pushed back: Mazatlan Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (8-8) visits Hermosillo (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-12) visits Mochis (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (9-7) visits Culiacan (12-4) @ 7:30 PM MT

Dominican League

Tuesday's Results:

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two runs.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and moved to first, batting fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, two walks, one caught stealing, one pickoff error, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 4-3

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, scored one run, and stole one base.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks,hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:6-1)

Cibao beat Escogido 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one passed ball.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Aguilas 11-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Licey 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis) has signed with Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

Former major league pitcher Pascual Perez was murdered: LIDOM Official Site

Chad Bell (Texas) has joined Licey: Licey Official Site

Carlos Martinez (Springfield) was granted permission to pitch for Aguilas: DPL Official Site

Escogido traded for Pedro Strop (Baltimore) from Cibao: Escogido Official Site

Keith Butler (Springfield) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Aguilas (6-5) visits Licey (3-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-6) visits Estrellas (8-3) @ 8:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Juan Cabrera (former GCL-Boer) homered and also drove in the winning run for Boer: La Prensa

Australian League

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Adelaide 9-3
MLB Official Site Post Game (Melker Picture Included)

Notes:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach) is playing for Sydney.

Japan League

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) will not be brought back by Rakuten: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-30-12

Arizona Fall League

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:73-42)(g/f:2-3)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:23-14)(g/f:2-0)

Surprise beat Mesa 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (4-13) visits Phoenix (6-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-8) visits Peoria (11-7) @ 12:30 PM MST
Surprise (10-7) visits Salt River (10-7) @ 6:35 PM MST - Kevin Siegrist (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise

Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) has played in five games going 1-for-2 (.500) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .500 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.500 OPS.
Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one walk, .250 OBP, and .250 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) has played in one game scoring one run.

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over six innings.
Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 5.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, and five walks over one inning.

Former Cardinals:
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in four games going 6-for-16 (.375) with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, 13 total bases, one walk, three runs, five strikeouts, .444 OBP, .813 SLG, and 1.257 OPS.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in six games going 4-for-11 (364) with one double, four RBIs, five total bases, two walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .455 SLG, and .883 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 14 games going 16-for-53 (.302) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, three walks, six runs, six strikeouts, .377 OBP, .396 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 14 games going 12-for-56 (214) with one double, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, two walks, seven runs, one stolen base, .254 OBP, .321 SLG, and .576 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in two games going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 2.50 ERA, and 1.61 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, ten walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 20.25 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, three earned runs, and two walks over 1.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-La Guaira/Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 20.25 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, three earned runs, and three walks over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Magallanes let Brandon Lee Sisk (Kansas City) go due to injury and poor performance: Lider

Orber Moreno (former Memphis) could join the Caracas active roster in the coming days: Beisbol Venezolano

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) was added to the St. Louis 40-man roster: STL Today

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (8-7) visits Zulia (10-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (7-8) visits Magallanes (8-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-9) visits La Guaira (4-11) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Current Cardinals:
Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) has played in six games going 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, one walk, one run, four strikeouts, .192 OBP, .208 SLG, and .401 OPS.

Nick Addtion (Memphis-Mazatlan) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.68 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven runs (six earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 14.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 13 games going 13-for-44 (.295) with one double, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, seven walks, four runs, 13 strikeouts, .392 OBP, .432 SLG, and .824 OPS.
Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) has played in 14 games going 11-for-50 (220) with four doubles, six RBIs, 15 total bases, five walks, eight runs, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .322 OBP, .300 SLG, and .622 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 19.29 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Matt Padgett (Southern Maryland) is expected to join Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (7-7) visits Navojoa (4-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (8-6) visits Hermosillo (7-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-10) visits Mochis (7-7) @ 7:30 PM MST - Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Obregon (7-7) visits Culiacan (12-2) @ 7:30 PM MT

Dominican League

Francisco Samuel (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:9-3)

Aguilas beat Escogido 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Ortiz (New York-A), Fautino De Los Santos (Oakland), and Ronny Paulino (Baltimore) are expected to join Licey this week: LIDOM Official Site

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) was named Player of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Hanshin (Japan League) is keeping an eye on Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido): Yakyubaka

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (7-2) visits Aguilas (5-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (5-4) visits Escogido (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (3-5) visits Azucareros (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis) and Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) are expected to play for Manati: Primera Hora

Japan League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis) is gonna tryout for Orix: Yakyubaka

Cleveland signed 18-year old outfielder Takuya Tsuchida: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-12

Arizona Fall League

Wednesday's Results:

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-1)

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kevin Siegrist (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, struck two out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:56-38)(g/f:4-0)

Phoenix beat Surprise 15-1

Thursday's Results:

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), and struck three out. (p-s:27-19)(g/f:0-1)

Scottsdale beat Surprise 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (3-10) visits Scottsdale (7-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-4) visits Salt River (6-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Phoenix (6-5) visits Surprise (7-6) @ 6:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Wednesday's Games:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Lara beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left field, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield) has signed on to play with La Guaira: Lider

Josh Wilkie (Washington) joined Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Roenis Elias (Seattle) joined Lara: Lider

Friday's Games:
Margarita (8-3) visits Zulia (8-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (5-7) visits Lara (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (7-4) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (2-10) visits Aragua (5-6) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Wednesday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one passed ball.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, four RBIs, and one run.
Ronnierd Garcia (DSL-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, four walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-3)
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 selection-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-3)

Caribes beat Boston 8-7

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run.
Sergio Nieves (former VSL-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Seattle 9-7

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Philadelphia 3-0

Mexican Pacific League

Wednesday's Results:

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, three runs (two earned), one walk,threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:86-55)(g/f:6-2)

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two walks, and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 10-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Results:

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

Obregon beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 11-10
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeff Bennett (Lancaster) signed on to pitch for Mazaltan: Mazatlan Official Site

Obregon sent the rights of Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis) to Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (6-5) visits Culiacan (10-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (5-6) visits Guasave (7-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-6) visits Navojoa (3-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (3-8) visits Obregon (5-6) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

Wednesday's Results:

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one run and allowed one stolen base.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game (Includes Taveras Photo)

Thursday's Games Were All Postponed

Notes:
Vladimir Guerrero (Toronto) is expected to play for Licey: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (3-3) visits Cibao (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-5) visits Estrellas (4-2) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League  (Nov. 8, 2012)

Notes:
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) and Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) are expected to play for Mayaguez and Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) returned to Santurce: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-12

Arizona Fall League

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with three two-out RBIs and one run.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run,  two walks, and struck five out. (p-s:55-36)(g/f:4-0)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck one out, and picked one runner off. (p-s:20-12)

Surprise beat Salt River 5-4 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) was told to be ready just in case the team needed him in October and Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) was moved from the taxi-squad to everyday roster: STL Today

Wednesday's Games:
Salt River (6-6) visits Peoria (9-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Phoenix (5-5) visits Surprise (7-5) @ 12:35 PM MST - Kevin Siegrist (Springfield) is scheduled to start
Scottsdale (6-7) visits Mesa (3-0) @ 13:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over second base.

Caribes beat Aragua 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) threw a bullpen session: Lider

Jake Goebbert (Houston) replaced Mike Wilson (Seattle) who was released by Caribes: Lider

Josh Fellhauer (Cincinnati) joined Carcas: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (7-4) visits Lara (4-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (7-2) visits Caracas (5-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (1-9) visits Magallanes (6-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (4-6) visits Caribes (5-5) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  4-for-6 with two RBIs, two runs, two stolen bases, and two errors.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 11-7

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-0

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, one caught stealing, and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and one error.

Caribes beat Caimanes 5-2

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Sergio Nieves (former VSL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Boston 10-7

Wednesday's Games:
Tiburones (3-5) visits Navegantes (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-4) visits Caracas (7-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (5-2) visits Boston (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (7-2) visits Seattle (1-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (4-5) visits Lara (4-4) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two RBIs.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 13-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis) to pitch for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (2-7) visits Mazatlan (2-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (3-6) visits Mochis (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (6-3) visits Mexicali (5-4) @ 7:30 PM PT
Culiacan (9-0) visits Hermosillo (4-5) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-0)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 3-2

Notes:
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) could be returning this week or early next week and Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) was named Aguilas Player of the Week: Aguilas Official Site

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) had a great season in Japan: Escogido Official Site

Amaury Rivas (Milwaukee) will join Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (3-3) visits Licey (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-4) visits Aguilas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Estrellas (4-2) @ 8:00 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Chinandega beat Granada 9-7 - Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) knocked in the game tying runs: La Prensa

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield) joined Chinandega: El Nuevo Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega visits Granada
Leon visits  Boer

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (St. Louis) will take a week off an return to Florida for training: Primera Hora

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-12

Arizona Fall League

Friday's Results:

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-2)

Peoria beat Surprise 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  3-for-5 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.

Surprise beat Mesa 16-10
MLB Official Site Post Game

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:22-8)(g/f:1-0)

Phoenix beat Peoria 12-11
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Sunday

Monday's Games:
Phoenix (4-5) visits Scottsdale (6-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-4) visits Peoria (7-4) @ 12:35 PM MST - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Mesa (3-8) visits Salt River (5-5) @ 6:35 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Friday's Results:

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and ptiched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, and two walks.

Margarita beat Caribes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Ulacio (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and two walks. (p-s:15-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caracas beat La Guaira 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Aragua 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Dail Villaneuva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and five walks. (g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out. (p-s:30-17)(g/f:4-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over first base, batting fouurth.  2-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in right field.
Silfredo Garcia (former GCL-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2). (g/f:2-0)
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, and struck five out. (g/f:9-2)

La Guaira beat Aragua 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Zulia beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (former GCL-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Caribes beat Margarita 11-10
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) was sent to Parallel League: Margarita Official Site

Ramon Ulacio (Johnson City-La Guaira) was sent to Parallel League: La Guaira Official Site

Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) was sent to Parallel League: Aragua Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) was sent to Parallel League: Lider

Monday's Game:
Magallanes (5-3) visits La Guaira (1-8) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting leadoff. 1-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one error.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one run.
Kevin Moscatal (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Caribes beat Detroit 8-7

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 8-3

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caimanes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.

Caimanes beat Zulia 3-0

Mexican Pacific League

Friday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Guasave 6-2

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Navojoa 7-6

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:83-51)(g/f:6-7)

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 11-5

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1). (p-s:4-4)(ir-s:1-1)

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-3

Saturday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.

Culiacan beat Guasave 7-1

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and moved to catcher, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Guasave 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) was elected to the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame: LMP Official Site

Mochis placed Jermaine Curtis (Springfield) on the inactive list and Hermosillo activated Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis).

No Games Monday

Dominican League

Friday's Results:

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 7-3

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at second base, batting ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Escogido 4-3

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Azucareros 12-5

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk,one stolen base,  and one strikeout.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Andrew Brown (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, two walks, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-4

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibao 7-5

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.

Cibao beat Estrellas 12-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Licey beat Aguilas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-2)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) is happy about his opportunity to play with Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Escogido received their championship rings: LIDOM Official Site

John Hughes (Baltimore) has signed on to play for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

San Francisco signed shortstop Raiby Barias: DPL Official Site

Mike Olt (Texas) has signed on to play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) is expected to join the team in the next week and Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) is out of action with a right knee injury: Aguilas Official Site

No Games Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-12

Arizona Fall League

Monday's Results:

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Phoenix 4-2 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 4-0

Tuesday's Results:

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  4-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:56-35)(g/f:3-3)
Sam Freeman (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs. (p-s:19-15)(g/f:1-2)

Surprise beat Scottsdale 11-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) learning way around bases: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Phoenix (2-4) visits Surprise (4-3) @ 12:35 PM MT - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (4-2) visits Peoria (5-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Mesa (3-4) visits Scottsdale (2-5) @ 6:35 PM MT

Venezuelan League

No Games Monday

Tuesday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run. (p-s:12-6)(g/f:0-2)

Caracas beat Lara 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-2)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game at first base and assisted in two double plays.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:4-0)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira roster: La Guaira Official Site

Caracas is not expecting Livan Hernandez (Milwaukee) to join the team: Lider

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

Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Results:

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-2)

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-3

Tuesday's Results:

Fermin Montanez (former GCL-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:7-3)

La Guaira beat Seattle 8-2

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Aragua) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Detroit 6-2

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (1-1) visits Navegantes (0-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (0-2) visits Seattle (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (0-2) visits Caracas (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (2-0) visits Lara (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (0-2) visits Philadelphia (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (2-0) visits Tampa Bay (0-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (2-0) visits Zulia (0-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (2-0) visits Boston (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

No Games Monday

Tuesday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw one base runner out.

Mexicali beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Ayala (Baltimore) has joined Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mochis (0-2) for a doubleheader @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (3-0) visits Mazatlan (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (0-3) visits Culiacan (3-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mexicali (2-1) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT

Dominican League

No Games Monday

Tuesday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 11-3

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in centerfield and batted seventh..  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pick off.

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Francisco Samuel (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Aguilas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jean Segura (Milwaukee) will join Cibao on October 19th: LIDOM Official Site

Tampa Bay signed shortstop Angel Moreno: DPL Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (2-0) visits Licey (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (0-1) visits Azucareros (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-1) visits Aguilas (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega visits Leon
Boer visits Granda

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Santurce will play the winter season in Hiram Bithorn Stadium: El Neuvo Dia

Minor League News

Blake Hawksworth (former St. Louis) was removed from the Dodgers 40-man roster and elected free agency: Baseball America


Other Leagues:
Australian League - November 1, 2012
Colombian League - November 16, 2012