Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-14: Amaury Cazana Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Evan MacLane & Raul Valdes Nominated For Dominican Pitcher Of The Year; Russell Branyan Reaches Base Three Times

Amaury Cazana - Campesinos Paso de Ovejas

Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 and assisted in three double plays.

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alvaro Seijas only faced four batters in his debut but is expected to be a top pick up come international signing period in July: Lider

Francisco Rodriguez (Milwaukee free agent) began training with La Guaira: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) will throw to live batters on December 26 or 27: Lider

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Mexican Pacific League

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, struck two out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (4-3).  (p-s:81-52)(g/f:6-3)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), five walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:105-62)(g/f:6-3)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (12).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis placed Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing) on the i9nactive list and could be released on December 30th: LMP Official Site

Luis Durango (Chicago-A free agent) has signed with Tabasco (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (16-11) visits Navojoa (10-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (18-10) visits Obregon (10-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (14-14) visits Culiacan (17-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (13-14) visits Mazatlan (12-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Final 2014 Regular Season Stats:
Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in one game going 2-for-4 (.500) with one double, three total bases, .500 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.250 OPS.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) played in four games going 1-for-2 (.500) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (MiLB signing-Estrellas) played in 25 games going 25-for-61 (.410) with four doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, five walks, two stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .463 OBP, .525 SLG, and .987 OPS.
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in six games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .450 OBP, .533 SLG, and .983 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in 46 games going 47-for-181 (.260) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 64 total bases, 28 runs, 16 walks, 11 stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .325 OBP, .354 SLG, and .679 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) played in 28 games going 27-for-105 (.257) with eight doubles, five home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .476 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 24 games going 15-for-80 (.188) with two doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, one walk, 15 strikeouts, .207 OBP, .213 SLG, and .420 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) played in five games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one double, two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .200 OBP, .222 SLG, and .422 OPS.
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in three games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one RBI, one strikeout, and .000 OBP.

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Escogido) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.0) ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck three out over two innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.73 ERA, 0.65 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) made six appearances (four starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, eight runs (five earned), one home run, four walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 20 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made nine starts posting a 3-4 record, 2.95 ERA, and 0.98 WHIP.  He allowed 44 hits, 23 runs (18 earned), five home runs, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 45 out over 55 innings.
Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over three innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made ten starts posting a 3-1 record, 3.35 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He allowed 43 hits, 21 runs (18 earned), three home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 23 out over 48.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He allowed 16 hits, nine runs (seven earned), hit one batter, and struck four out over 9.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made ten appearances (eight starts) posting a 3-4 record, 7.32 ERA, and 1.81 WHIP.  He allowed 56 hits, 33 runs (32 earned), three home runs, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 21 out over 39.1 innings.
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.36 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over three innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.57 ERA, 2.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 13 hits, nine earned runs, four home runs, five walks, and struck nine out over 7.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Many players are available for the playoff draft on December 23: LIDOM Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) received consideration for Dominican League Pitcher of the Year: LIDOM Official Site

Postseason Begins On Saturday


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 23 games going 29-for-100 (.290) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 35 total bases, ten runs, five walks, 16 strikeouts, .324 OBA, .350 SLG, and .674 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 33 games going 29-for-105 (.276) with seven doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 39 total bases, 11 runs, 16 walks, seven strikeouts, .402 OBA, .371 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 28 games going 26-for-103 (.252) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven RBIs, 37 total bases, 17 runs, six walks, 20 strikeouts, .306 OBA, .359 SLG, and .665 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in 26 games going 24-for-96 (.250) with six doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, six walks, 24 strikeouts, .305 OBA, .344 SLG, and .649 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 2-1 record, 2.51 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, ten runs (eight earned), one home run, 17 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 15 over 28.2 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.58 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, 11 earned runs, seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 10.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with three walks and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 9-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat San Juan 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (15-18) visits San Juan (10-23) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (19-15) visits Carolina (18-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) scored the tying run in the seventh as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 5-2: LCPB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-16) visits Cartagena (17-13)
Barranquilla (18-13) visits Monteria (12-19)


Veracruz League

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

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 7-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and committed two errors.

Chiapas beat Acayucan beat 8-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two sacrifices.

Acauycan beat Chiapas 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LIV Official Site Post Game

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


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Cocle beat Metro 2-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Herrera beat Urraca 6-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

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


Nippon Professional Baseball

Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) may look to be posted for the MLB next year: Yakyubaka


Italian Baseball League

Victor Moreno (former Quad Cities) signed on to pitch for ASD Rimini after spending 2014 season with Fortitudo Bologna: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-14: Amaury Cazana Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Carlos Torres Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Cesar Valera Collects One Single, One Double, One Walk, & One RBI

Amaury Cazana - Campesinos de Paso de Ovejas (far right)

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-2)

Margarita beat Zuilia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.  (ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-7 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-5 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mike DeMark (York) has signed on to pitch for Lara: Lara Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) is having the best year of his career in the LVBP: Aragua Official Site

Trayvon Robinson (Los Angeles) and Matt Zielinski (Philadelphia) have signed on to play for Caracas: Lider

Carlos Silva (Boston free agent-Caribes) will make his return debut on Monday in the Parallel League: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (19-26) visits Magallanes (22-23) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (24-21) visits Zulia (28-16) @ 5:30 PM VST
Margarita (16-29) visits Caracas (20-28) @ 6:00 PM VST
Lara (23-25) visits Caribes (31-15) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Dec.4:
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks.  (ir-s:1-1)

Lara beat Margarita 9-1

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Philadelphia beat Detroit 2-0

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4

Dec.5:
Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck three out.

Caribes beat Zulia 7-6

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caracas 12-5

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-2

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (13-24) visits Lara (28-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:0-3)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (8).  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-6)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) on the inactive list and won't be eligible until December 15: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (8-5) visits Jalisco (7-6) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (5-8) visits Culiacan (6-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (5-8) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mochis (7-5) visits Navojoa (5-7) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (23-14) visits Licey (16-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (21-16) visits Azucareros (18-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (11-26) visits Cibaenas (22-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:9-2)

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Boer beat San Fernando 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one RBI.

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-9
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
San Fernando (7-18) visits Boer (14-9) @ 2:00 PM
Chinandega (13-11) visits Rivas (14-10) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (8-11) visits Adelaide (12-7) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Perth (8-11) visits Melbourne (7-12) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-4).  (g/f:6-4)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and moved to right, batting eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 8-2

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) visited with cancer patients: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Game:
All-Star: Team Feliciano visits Team Figueroa @ 6:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Reds signed 18-year old Jefry Nino: El Heraldo


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

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

Acayucan beat Pasco de Ovejas 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (2-1-1) visits Acayucan (2-2)
Santa Rosa (3-1) visits La Cuenca (1-3)
San Andres (2-2) visits Coatza (1-2-1)
Xalapa (2-2) visits Chiapas (2-2)


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

Veraguas is in negotiations with Ruben Tejada (New York-N): Panama America


Nippon Professional Baseball

Orix finalized a deal with Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-14: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Four & Allows One Hit Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Shutout For The Win; Shaun Garceau Strikes Out Seven Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Venezuelan League Announces 2014-15 All-Stars

Ivan Maldonado - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Caribes 1-0

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 7-4

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-6

Notes:
Chris Leroux (New York-A free agent) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua), Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes), Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita), and Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) were named to the 2014-15 LVBP All-Star team: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) has not ruled out pitching for Magallanes: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (30-13) visits La Guaira (15-26) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (22-20) visits Zulia (27-14) @ 4:00 PM VST
Magallanes (21-20) visits Margarita (14-28) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (19-25) visits Lara (21-23) 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in four games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .526 OBP, and 533 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 27 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with five doubles, eight RBIs, 35 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, four stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .402 OBP, and .407 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 19 games going 19-for-58 (.328) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 27 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .429 OBP, and .466 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 25 games going 15-for-64 (.234) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .239 OBP, and .328 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 25 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with two doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 27 total bases, eight walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .280 OBP, and .300 SLG.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, ten walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck nine out over 11.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made ten appearances (six starts) posting a 2-1 record and 1.26 ERA.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 29 out over 35.2 innings.
Javier Avedano (former Batavia-Aragua) has made seven starts posting a 1-0 record and 1.65 ERA.  He's allowed 19 hits, ten runs (five earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit two batters, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 27.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guiara) has made five starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.25 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, eight runs (five earned), three walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 20 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record and 3.18 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 5.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 5.75 ERA.  He's allowed 21 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), one home run, 17 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 26 out over 20.1 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 10.12 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.

No Games Until Monday


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:1-0)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:86-59)(g/f:7-4)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcelo Martinez, Jesus Meza were named Pitcher, Player of the Week in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (4-4) visits Jalisco (5-3) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mexicali (5-3) visits Mazatlan (3-5) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-5) visits Hermosillo (5-3) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (3-5) visits Navojoa (4-4) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).

Licey beat Azucareros 8-5

Notes:
The Dominican League has given the go to play games at Cibaenas' stadium after fire damage was repaired: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (15-16) visits Estrellas (21-11) @5:00 PM AST
Licay (14-19) visits Cibaenas (20-13) @ 5:00 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) is scheduled to start
Azucareros (17-16) visits Escogido (10-22) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, no runs, four walks, struck two out  (g/f:8-4)

Boer beat San Fernando 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (4-16) visits Rivas (11-8) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (12-7) visits Boer (11-7) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 12-2

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-4)(ir-s:2-0)

Perth leads Sydney 2-0, suspended after seven innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:9-11)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-fro-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
Primera Hora Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters,  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Caguas beat Carolina 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (13-8) visits Mayaguez (13-7) @ 4:15 PM AST
San Juan (5-14) visits Santurce (10-10) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) helped to extend the scoring as Sincelejo beat Monteria 8-2: El Meridiano


Japan & Korea Baseball

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Rakuten) and Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Orix) were left off the reserve list and can become free agents: Yakyubaka

Rundown of the top free agents in the KBO: Korea Joongang Daily

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-14: Carlos Torres Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Juan Caballero Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Jhohan Acevedo Collects Three Hits

Carlos Torres - Margarita de Bravos

Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) entered late in the game in left field.

Peoria and Salt River tied 4-4 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (14-13-3) visits Mesa (14-14-1) @ 2:35 PM MST
Surprise (15-14-1) visits Scottsdale (11-19) @ 2:35 PM MST
Glendale (13-15-1) visits Salt River (17-9-4) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-1)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Aragua 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, six walks, one balk, and struck one out.  (p-s:71-37)(g/f:4-4)
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:0-1)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (21-6) visits Lara (10-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-16) visits Zulia (19-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (12-13) visits La Guaira (7-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (16-9) visits Margarita (9-19) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Nov. 10th:

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits and two runs (one earned).

La Guaira beat Lara 3-2

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caracas 6-2

Nov. 11th:

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.

Aragua beat Boston 8-3

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Tampa Bay 9-5

Wednesday's Games:
Tampa Bay (8-15) visits Zulia (9-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (17-7) visits Caribes (8-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (9-14) visits Philadelphia (10-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (15-7) visits Detroit (12-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (18-9) visits Caracas (12-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (14-9) visits Cardenales (13-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (13-9) visits Boston (8-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (17-7) visits Navegantes (4-20) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Mexican Academy League All-Star game eneded in a 1-1 tie: MiLB Official Site

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) has signed on to pitch for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (15-12) visits Culiacan (13-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (16-11) visits Hermosillo (11-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-13) visits Navojoa (9-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (16-11) visits Mexicali (15-13) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).

Licey beat Estrellas 4-1

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 8-5

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (11-8) visits Azucareros (12-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (9-9) visits Escogido (6-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-11) visits Cibao (11-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run and one strikeout.

Boer beat San Fernando 9-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (4-10) visits Rivas (7-7) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (9-5) visits Boer (8-6) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (1-3) visits Sydney (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AET
Melbourne (1-3) visits Brisbane (5-3) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (2-2) visits Adelaide (2-2) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter  and took over in centerfield, batting third.  One walk at the plate.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, committed one pickoff error, and struck six out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s;1-0)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two walks.

San Juan beat Carolina 5-4 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (4-4) visits Santurce (5-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (5-4) visits Mayaguez (4-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) picked up the save as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3: El Universal

Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) gave up a home run as Cartagena beat Monteria 7-0: El Meridiano

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (2-1) visits Monteria (1-2)
Barranquilla (1-2) visits Sincelejo (2-1)


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

The league announced the matches for opening day: Panama America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-14: Jonathan Rivera Singles & Drives In Three Runs; Audry Perez Singles; Russell Branyan Hits A Solo Home Run

Shaun Garceau - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Zulia beat La Guaira 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Asdrubal Cabrera (Cleveland) could possibly play for Caracas: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (5-5) visits La Guiara (4-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (6-4) visits Zulia (3-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Culiacan fired manager Lino Rivera (former Arkansas): Culiacan Official Site

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


Veracruz League Championship

Wednesday's Game:
Acayucan (0-0) visits Oluta (0-0)


Dominican League Round Robin

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:9-5)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Aguilas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and one throwing error.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (6-9) visits Escogido (10-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (7-8) visits Cibao (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Wednesday's Game:
Rivas (0-0) visits Boer (0-0) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Perth (25-13) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (19-19) visits Adelaide (19-19) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (14-24) visits Melbourne (18-20) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Ponce 1-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (5-4) visits Mayaguez (7-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-5) visits Carolina (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted seventh.  1-for-6 with three RBIs and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Urraca 11-10
TVN Noticias Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Urraca (3-2) visits Herrera (2-3)
Cocle (5-1) visits Chiriqui (0-4)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2014)

Villa Clara will represent Cuba: El Universal

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-14: Anthony Garcia Collects Two Walks, One Run, & Comeback Player of The Year Award; Jonathan Rivera Singles & Drives In One Run; Randy Ruiz & Tyler Herron Named Postseason All-Stars

Randy Ruiz - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Magallanes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) received votes but Bobby Abreu (Los Angeles free agent-Carcas) received Comeback Player of the Year Award: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:

Magallanes (7-1) visits La Guaira (3-5) @ 12:00 PM VST

Caribes (4-4) visits Caracas (5-3) @ 8:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one intentional walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Navojoa 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuban LHP Misael Siverio (Mexicali) has been declared a free agent with 10 MLB teams showing interest: El Nuevo Herald

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 5:00 PM PT


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Acayucan beat Oluta 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with three RBIs, one run, and one walk.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 8-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, hit one batter, and was ejected.  (g/f:1-0)

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

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Aguilas beat Licey 10-1
Lisitin Diario Post Game

Sunday's Games:

Aguilas (6-7) visits Licey (6-7) @ 5:00 PM AST

Escogido (9-4) visits Cibao (5-8) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:2-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 3-2 in 12 innings
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Perth (25-13) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (19-19) visits Adelaide (19-19) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (14-24) visits Melbourne (18-20) @ 7:35 PM AET

Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 2-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Luis Montantez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two unearned runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:6-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 10-5
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) was named Comeback Player of the Year, Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) and Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) were named to the All-League All-Star Team: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:

Caguas (4-3) visits Ponce (3-4) @ 4:15 PM AST

Carolina (1-6) visits Mayaguez (6-1) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-4
El Heraldo Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monteria (2-0) visits Sincelejo (0-2)


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Herrera visits Chiriqui
Cocle visits Urraca


Cuban League

Yasmany Tomas (Industriales), Dainer Moreira (Matanzas), and Reiner Leon (Pinar de Leon) were some of the top players in the talent contests: Cuban-Play

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-14: Breyvic Valera Second Place In LVBP Rookie Of The Year Voting; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three & Induces 12 Ground Outs Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting third.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one hit  by pitch, and one fielding error.
Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) entered in the ninth as a pinch runner.

La Guaira beat Zulia 8-7 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in three double plays.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Greg Maddux (2014 Hall Of Fame) pitched for Zulia during the 1987-88 season: Lider

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) finished second in 2013-14 LVBP Rookie of the Year voting: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (1-4) visits Caracas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (2-4) visits Magallanes (5-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Oluta beat Acayucan 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Oluta (1-0) visits Acayucan (0-1)
Tuxpan (0-1) visits San Andres (1-0)


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-5)

Escogido beat Aguilas 9-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:12-4)

Cibao beat Licey 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aguilas (4-6) visits Cibao (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (7-3) visits Licey (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one run
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with one RBI and one sacrifice

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the second and pitched flour innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out (g/f:8-4)(ir-s:2-1)

Rivas beat Chinandega 9-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:32-20)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (18-17) visits Sydney (17-18) @ 7:30 PM AET - Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) is scheduled to start
Melbourne (17-18) visits Adelaide (17-18) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (14-21) visits Perth (22-13) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Ponce beat Carolina 2-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (3).

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

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

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) feels he has regained his arm strength since dealing with injuries: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Cuban League

Notes:
The league announced the All-Star teams that will play this weekend: Cuban-Play


Panama League

Notes:
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities) will not be pitching this winter due to a shoulder ailment.  He is still encouraged to make a return with a MLB club.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-14: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Anthony Garcia Singles & Scores One Run; Felipe Lopez Begins Charity Work

Carlos Martinez - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Zulia beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (g/f:0-1)

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

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua/Magallanes) is grateful to reinforce Magallanes in the playoffs: LVBP Official Site

Tim Corcoran (Yokohoma-Aguilas) has signed on to pitch for Caracas: Lider

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (2-0) visits Culiacan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (2-0) visits Mochis (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-0) visits Guasave (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Xalapa 12-1
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, one balk, and struck six out.  (g/f:8-1)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-7)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Aguilas beat Cibao 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Guillermo Rodriguez (Fortitudo-Aragua) and Rainer Olmedo (Minnesota free agent-Aragua) have signed on to play for Cibao: Aragua Official Site

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


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Chinandega beat Granada 7-6 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hit, two earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck four out.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Rivas 9-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Granada (19-27) visits Rivas (25-21) @ 2:00 PM CST
Boer (26-20) visits Chinandega (22-24) @ 4:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (15-18) visits Canberra (18-15) @ 1:00 PM AET
Sydney (16-17) visits Brisbane (13-20) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Perth (20-13) visits Melbourne (17-16) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Ponce beat Carolina 6-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-1)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the first and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, committed one pickoff error, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-4)(ir-s:3-0)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-3 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis) will be handing out gift to children on Sunday: Primera Hora

Puerto Rican Double-A threats to sever ties with the IBAF: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (0-1) visits Carolina (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (1-0) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Thursday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 6-2

Friday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one sacrifice.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 1-0