Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-7-13: Jonathan Rodriguez Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Johnny Polanco Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Scoreless For The Win; Ismael Brito Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Lara beat Margarita 7-2

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and assisted in three double plays.

Zulia beat Caracas 1-0 in 11 innings

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one missed catch error.

Caribes bat Magallanes 14-4

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-3)

La Guaira beat Aragua 12-11

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) is happy to join Zulia after being traded from Margarita: LVBP Official Site

Jason Lane (Sugarland) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) talks about returning for another season in the LVBP: YouTube

Saturday's Games:

Margarita (18-29) visits Zulia (22-26) @ 1:00 PM VST

Caracas (23-24) visits Lara (21-24) @ 1:00 PM VST

Magallanes (26-21) visits Caribes (30-17) @ 1:00 PM VST

Aragua (24-22) visits La Guaira (22-23) @ 1:00 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Guasave 3-1

LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-0

LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Culiacan 11-2

LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:

Guasave (6-7) visits Mochis (6-7) @ 6:00 PM MT

Navojoa (8-5) visits Obregon (8-5) @ 6:00 PM MST

Hermosillo (7-6) visits Mazatlan (4-9) @ 6:00 PM MT

Culiacan (6-7) visits Mexicali (7-6) @ 6:00 PM PT

Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 2-1 in 14 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

San Andres beat Xalapa 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Cordoba beat Oluta 2-1 in 10 innings

LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:

Veracruz (7-32-1) visits Acayucan (25-14)

Coatza (19-18-2) visits Tuxpan (23-12-3)

Oluta (16-17-3) visits Cordoba (18-22-1)

San Andres (23-12-1) visits Xalapa (15-19-1)

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Azucareros beat Cibao 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Due To All-Star Game On Sunday

Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:1-1)

Boer beat Granada 3-2

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 4-for-6 with two doubles, three runs, and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Due The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception

Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. for the save (2).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-1)

Melbourne beat Adelaide in game one of doubleheader

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four unearned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:84-49)(g/f:6-2)

Sydney beat Canberra 8-1
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (12-6) visits Brisbane (5-12) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (7-10) visits Melbourne (8-9) @ 2:05 PM AET
Sydney (9-8) visits Canberra (11-7) @ 6:00 PM AET

Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (Springfield-Carolina) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with two walks and one stolen base.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth in center field and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-2 with one run.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, two sac flies, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 14-2

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:0-1)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Santurce beat Ponce 2-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) has better offers on the table but chose New York-A to win a title: Primera Hora

Saturday's Game:

Santurce (12-13) visits Ponce (12-12) @ 7:15 PM AST

Carolina (11-11) visits Caguas (12-13) @ 7:15 PM AST

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Carlos Martinez - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one stolen base.

Lara beat Margarita 5-2 in game one of doubleheader

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Lara beat Margarita 10-5 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore free agent-La Guaira) will not pitch until the postseason: Lider

Friday's Games:
Margarita (18-28) visits Lara (20-24) @ 7:00 PM VST
Caracas (23-23) visits Zulia (21-26) @ 7:00 PM VST
Magallanes (26-20) visits Caribes (29-17) @ 7:00 PM VST
Aragua (24-21) visits La Guaira (21-23) @ 7:00 PM VST - Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan Parallel League

Tuesday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribs 15-10

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat La Guaira 5-4

Wednesday's Results:

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Philadelphia beat Aragua 5-3

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and threw one base runner out.

La Guaira beat Zulia 5-1


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in three double plays.

Obregon beat Guasave 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Guasave (6-6) visits Mochis (5-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (8-4) visits Obregon (7-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (7-5) visits Mazatlan (3-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (6-6) visits Mexicali (6-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, five runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Acayucan beat Coatza 15-7

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Oluta 6-1

Friday's Games:
Veracruz visits Acaryucan
Coatza visits Tuxpan
Oluta visits Cordoba
San Andres visits Xalapa


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Cibao 3-2 in 10 innings

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) will make his starting debut on December 14th: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Jeremy Jeffress (Toronto) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (23-14) visits Escogido (24-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (14-23) visits Cibao (17-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (22-16) visits Estrellas (13-25) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

Boer beat Chinandega 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Granada (13-16) visits Boer (17-10) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (8-19) visits Rivas (17-10) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:2-1)

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed 15 hits, seven earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-3).  (p-s:101-68)(g/f:6-5)

Sydney beat Canberra 11-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (7-8) visits Melbourne (6-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:05 PM AET
Perth (11-5) visits Brisbane (4-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Sydney (8-8) visits Canberra (11-6) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-6 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the twelve as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-5)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-2)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (11-10) visits Mayaguez (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (12-11) visits Santurce (11-13) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-7 with one run.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over left field, batting sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-8
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Monteria 6-3

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (3-15) visits Monteria (12-7)
Sincelejo (5-12) visits Cartagena (16-2)


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis) signed a two-year extension with Orix: Yakyubaka

Yomiuri is interested in Jason Bay (Seattle free agent): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-13: Anthony Garcia & Ruben Gotay Named To Puerto Rican All-Star Teams; Jose Godoy Activated In Venezuela; Hector Luna Singles, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Anthony Garcia - Puerto Rican League All-Star

Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch for the save (4).  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s::1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis) was added to the Zulia roster, David Peralta (former Johnson City) and Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield) were added to the Margarita roster, and Jose Godoy (GCL) was added to the Caribes roster: Lider

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) says Lara still has a chance: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (18-26) visits Lara (18-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (22-23) visits Zulia (21-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (25-20) visits La Guaira (21-22) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Guasave 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aledmys Diaz will play one game with Culiacan On Thursday for scouts: Joel Rodriguez Twitter

Bryan Evans (Miami) has signed on to pitch for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

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


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Coatza) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

San Andres and Coatza tied 2-2 after 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Acayucan (23-14) visits Coatza (19-17-1)
Xalapa (15-17-1) visits Cordoba (16-22-1)
San Andres (21-12-1) visits Oluta (16-15-3)
Tuxpan (22-12-2) visits Veracruz (7-30-1)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 13-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Licey beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (13-24) visits Azucareros (13-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (17-20) visits Aguilas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one sacrifice.

Amuary Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 with one run.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and gave up four hits, five  runs (four earned), and two walks before being removed.

Granada beat Rivas 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (San Diego) has no plans of playing during the winter season: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Sydney (7-8) visits Canberra (11-5) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (10-5) visits Brisbane (4-10) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Adelaide (7-7) visits Melbourne (5-9) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-or-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 9-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez), David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina), Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce), and Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) were named to the All-Star team that Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) is managing: Liga PR Official Site

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) was named to the All-Star team: Liga PR Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (12-12) visits Santurce (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (12-12) visits Carolina (11-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, three runs, and one strikeout.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 12-7

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one RBI and one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  4-for-6 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one hit by pitch.

Cartagena beat Monteria 18-7


Caribbean Series

Cuba has been given permission to play in Caribbean Series which will be hosted by Margarita, but can not at this time play in 2015 series to be held in Puerto Rico due to the embargo: El Nuevo Dia


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

MLB teams are showing some interest in Shunsuke Watanabe (Chiba Lotte): Yakyubaka

Yomiuri is showing interest in Leslie Anderson (Tampa Bay): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-4-13: Carlos Torres Singles Three Times, Triples, & Drives In One Run; Cesar Valera Singles, Doubles Twice, Walks, & Scores Three Runs; Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Score One Run

Pedro Feliz - Los Toros del Este Azucareros

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Periodistas) entered late in the game and went 0-for-1 at the plate.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Periodistas) started and went 0-for-2 at the plate.

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Fanaticos) entered late in the game and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

All-Star Game: Fanaticos beat Periodistas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Detroit, Arizona, & Chicago-N have expressed interest in Yorvit Torrealba (Arizona free agent-Caracas): Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (28-17) visits Aragua (24-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (24-20) visits Caracas (22-22) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three runs, and one walk.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, four RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-3).

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-2

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) entered late in the game at catcher.

Tiburones beat Zulia 7-6

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in center field and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Margarita beat Lara 8-1

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Margarita and Seattle tied 2-2

Notes:
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) is looking to break spring camp with Single-A Peoria: El Rincon Las Ligas Menores

Wednesday's Games:
Philadelphia (14-19) visits Aragua (16-21) @ 10:00 AM VST
Zulia (17-20) visits La Guaira (25-12) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (15-22) visits Navegantes (11-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (21-14) visits Detroit (21-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (22-14) visits Boston (16-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (16-22) visits Seattle (17-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (15-22) visits Lara (23-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (18-19) visits Caracas (26-8) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted three double plays.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two grounded into double plays.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:79-39)(g/f:3-2)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, and allowed one stolen base.

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and two walks.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the sixth and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the blown save (2) and losing decision (1-3).  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 12-9
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Trent Oeltjen (Anaheim free agent-Sydney) has signed on to play with Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Darnell McDonald (Chicago-N free agent) and Derek Eitel (Arizona) have signed on to play with Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Karim Garcia (Quintana Roo) was released by Obregon and signed with Culiacan: Culiacan Official Site

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


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Coatza 6-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one error.

Oluta beat San Andres 1-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Acayucan (22-14) visits Coatza (19-16-1)
Xalapa (14-17-1) visits Cordoba (16-21-1)
San Andres (21-12) visits Oluta (16-15-2)
Tuxpan (21-12-2) visits Veracruz (7-29-1)


Dominican League

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-3)

Victor Marte (Memphis free agent-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).

Azucareros beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, committed one fielding error, and struck one out for the save (4).  (g/f:2-1)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mitch Atkins (Atlanta) has signed on to pitch for Licey: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (13-23) visits Aguilas (21-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (17-19) visits Escogido (23-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (21-16) visits Azucareros (13-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 with three walks, one strikeout, and ground into one double play.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (17-9) visits Granada (12-16) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (8-17) visits Boer (15-10) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) was named to the World All-Star team: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and moved to first, batting seventh.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh in center field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Ponce beat Santurce 9-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, and one sacrifice.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-0 in completion of 11/7/13 game
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The All-Star game will be held on December 8, 2013: Liga PR Official Site

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) prefers to spend Christmas in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Caguas traded Luis Montanez (former Memphis) to Mayaguez for David Vidal (Cincinnati): El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (9-13) visits Mayaguez (12-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (11-12) visits Ponce (12-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in three games going 8-for-16 (.500) with three doubles, two RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, and .688 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 17 games going 29-for-72 (.403) with seven doubles, two triples, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 49 total bases, 15 total bases, five walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, two sac flys, one stolen base, five strikeouts, and .681 SLG.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in 13 games going 14-for-49 (.286) with one double, two triples, one home run, seven RBIs, 22 total bases, six runs, six walks, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, and .449 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 13 games going 15-for-45 (.278) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, three walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, and .389 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in 13 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, six walks, one hit  by pitch, two sacrifices, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, and .282 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) has made five starts posting a 3-0 record and 4.44 ERA.  He's allowed 23 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 26.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made seven appearances posting a 0-1 record and 8.00 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, 12 runs (eight earned), one home run, five walks, hit three batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck ten out over nine innings.


Caribbean Series

The State Department of the United States gave clearance for Cuba to return to the Caribbean Series: Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-13: Breyvic Valera Named LVBP 2013 All-Star; Jonathan Rodriguez Singles & Hits A Two-Run Home Run; Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Homer Run

Breyvic Valera - LVBP 2013 All-Star

Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 43 games going 41-for-148 (.277) with five doubles, five triples, eight RBIs, 56 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, five stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .325 OBP, .378 SLG, and .704 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 16 games going 0-for-19 (.000) with two RBIs, two runs, four walks, two strikeouts, and .174 OBP.

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk over 1.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, eight walks, and struck nine out over 13.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.07 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, one hold, and two saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), three home runs, six walks, and struck 13 out over 14 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) has played in 22 games going 24-for-77 (.312) with five doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, 12 runs, eight walks, 12 strikeouts, .404 OBP, .416 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 37 games going 43-for-140 (.307) with 12 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 68 total bases, 29 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .393 OBP, .486 SLG, and .878 OPS.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has played in nine games going 11-for-36 (.306) with one double, one triple, two home runs, six RBIs, 20 total bases, nine runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .366 OBP, .556 SLG, and .921 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 17 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, six runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .276 OBP, .382 SLG, and .658 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) has played in 30 games going 28-for-122 (.230) with four doubles, seven home runs, 18 RBIs, 53 total bases, 14 runs, two walks, 41 strikeouts, .254 OBP, .434 SLG, and .688 OPS.

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and no runs over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 5-0 record, 2.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 18.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made eight starts posting a 1-3 record, 4.93 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed 34 hits, 22 runs (21 earned), four home runs, 28 walks, hit four batters, and struck 30 out over 38.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.88 ERA, 2.16 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 15 hits, 11 earned runs, three walks, and struck five out over 8.1 innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Venezuelan League All-Star Game features Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes), Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes), Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara), Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua), and Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita).


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 22 games going 21-for-77 (.273) with four doubles, seven home runs, 19 RBIs, 46 total bases, 16 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, .436 OBP, .597 SLG, and 1.033 OPS.
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in 42 games going 35-for-138 (.254) with six doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 58 total bases, 27 runs, 23 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .364 OBP, .420 SLG, and .784 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 18 games going 14-for-56 (.250) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, four walks, 14 strikeouts, .317 OBP, .304 SLG, and .621 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 32 games going 25-for-113 (.221) with five doubles, seven home runs, 15 RBIs, 51 total bases, 14 runs, 14 walks, 33 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .451 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in six games going 2-for-14 (.143) with two total bases, two runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .294 OBP, .143 SLG, and .437 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck on out over one inning.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) has made ten appearances (two starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.34 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 18 out over 18.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made six appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.62 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, 14 runs (13 earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (5-4) visits Hermosillo (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MST - Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is scheduled to start
Mochis (4-5) visits Culiacan (4-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (3-6) visits Navojoa (5-4) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (4-5) visits Guasave (6-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) has played in 18 games going 20-for-60 (.333) with five doubles, four home runs, 17 RBIs, 15 runs, nine walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 16 strikeouts, .423 OBA, .617 SLG, and 1.040 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 26 games going 26-for-85 (.306) with one double, ten RBIs, 11 runs, ten walks, two hit by pitches, nine strikeouts, .392 OBA, .318 SLG, and .710 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out over one inning.

Tuesday's Games:
Acayucan (21-14) visits Coatza (19-15-1)
Xalapa (13-17-1) visits Cordoba (16-20-1)
San Andres (21-11) visits Oluta (15-15-2)
Tuxpan (20-12-2) visits Veracruz (7-28-1)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck four out.  (g/f:2-2)

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.

Estrellas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) and Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) each received votes for Dominican League Player and Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (22-14) visits Cibao (17-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (12-22) visits Licey (21-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (20-14) visits Estrellas (13-22) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Elmer Reyes (Atlanta) will join the Rivas starting lineup tonight: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (12-15) visits Rivas (16-9) @ 6:00 PM CST
Boer (14-10) visits Chinandega (8-16) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one sacrifice.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Springfield-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Carolina 7-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ponce released Jose Ruiz (Southern Maryland), Fray Martinez (Rockland), and Ryan Fraser (New York-N) and hope Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) and Fernando Cabrera (Anaheim) will join the team this week: Primera Hora

Santurce activated Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) and Yadel Rivera (Milwaukee): Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (10-12) visits Mayaguez (12-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce(9-12) leads Ponce (11-10) 1-0, completion of 12/3/13 game


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Cartagena  and Sincelejo tied 7-7

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 12-9

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (12-5) visits Cartagena (14-2-1)
Sincelejo (4-11-1) visits Barranquilla (2-14)


Japan League

Baltimore is interested in Tomo Ohka (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-13: Richard Castilo Strikes Out Two Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Luis Mateo Singles & Sacrifices Twice; Ismael Brito Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Jamie Romak (55) - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat Lara 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 18-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting sixth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, and three strikeouts.

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia traded Manuel Olivares (free agent) and Jesus Yepez (Ronchi) to Margarita for Javier Brito (former Memphis): El Universal

Monday's Game:
Caracas (22-22) visits Lara (18-24) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Current Cardinals:
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) has played in 14 games going 14-for-38 (.368) with five doubles, 17 RBIs, 19 total bases, ten runs, six walks, one stolen base, two sac flys, one sacrifice, grounded into two double plays, .435 OBP, and .500 SLG.
Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) has played in 15 games going 17-for-49 (.347) with three doubles, two triples, six RBIs, 24 total bases, ten runs, three walks, two stolen bases, two sac flys, six strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .370 OBP, and .490 SLG.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) has played in 35 games going 36-for-114 (.316) with nine doubles, two triples, 14 RBIs, 49 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, three hit by pitches, nine stolen base, one sac fly, 16 strikeouts, .378 OBP, and .430 SLG.
Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) has played in six games going 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, three runs, two walks, one strikeout, .350 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) has played in 27 games going 23-for-94 (.245) with two doubles, three triples, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 37 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, eight hit by pitches, two stolen bases, two sac flys, 13 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, two caught stealings, .348 OBP, and .394 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 31 games going 25-for-113 (.221) with nine doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 47 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, two hit by pitches, two stolen bases, two sac flys, 27 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, one caught stealing, .302 OBP, and .416 SLG.
Gerwuins Veleazco (Peoria-Caracas) has played in 15 games going 5-for-33 (.152) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, nine walks, one stolen base, one sacrifice, eight strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, and .273 SLG.

Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made eight appearances (two starts) posting a 4-0 record, 1.52 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed 21 hits, five runs (four earned), two home runs, two walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 23.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-La Guaira) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 2.57 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.55 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, 12 walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 20 games going 28-for-77 (.364) with five doubles, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 42 total bases, 16 runs, seven walks, two hit by pitches, five stolen bases, two sac flys, one sacrifice, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .420 OBP, and .545 SLG.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) has played in 35 games going 41-for-130 (.315) with 13 doubles, three home runs, 24 RBIs, 63 total bases, 26 runs, 15 walks, five hit by pitches, 15 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, three caught stealings, .407 OBP, and .485 SLG.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in 16 games going 12-for-49 (.245) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 18 total bases, eight runs, 11 walks, one hit by pitch, five strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .393 OBP, and .367 SLG.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made nine appearances (five starts) posting a 2-3 record and 3.49 ERA.  He's allowed 37 hits, 18 runs (11 earned), two home runs, seven walks, hit three batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 27 out over 28.1 innings.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.55 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck ten out over 12.2 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.79 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed 24 hits, 13 runs (eight earned), eight walks, hit one batter, thrown six wild pitches, two balks, and struck 20 out over 19 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 12 appearances (five starts) posting a 1-1 record and 4.07 ERA.  He's allowed 23 hits, 21 runs (11 earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit three batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 24.1 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made 12 relief appearances posting  a 1-0 record and 4.58 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 17.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) has made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 2-2 record and 6.84 ERA.  He's allowed 25 hits, 21 runs (20 earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 26 out over 26.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 7.94 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck six out over 5.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Cardenales (14-21) visits Aragua (15-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Zulia (17-19) visits Tiburones (15-22) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (14-18) visits La Guaira (24-12) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (16-19) visits Magallanes (21-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (21-14) visits Seattle (17-19) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (15-21) visits Boston (15-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (21-16) visits Lara (22-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (17-19) visits Navegantes (11-25) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

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

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-10)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Hudson (Chicago-A free agent) was released by Azucareros (Dominican League) as signed on to play for Mazatlan: Mazatlan Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one sac fly.

San Andres beat Veracruz 14-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started in left field, moving to second base and shortstop, batting second.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one error.

Xalapa beat Acayucan 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

No Current Or Former Cardinals Played On Sunday

Monday's Games:
Aguilas (19-14) visits Azucareros (12-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (12-22) visits Escogido (22-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-15) visits Cibao (17-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, two sacrifices, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 8-7 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 13 out over 9.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight runs (six earned), ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 24 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made four starts posting a 1-0 record, 4.37 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 11 earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck 13 out over 22.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.35 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck five out.

Thursday's Game:
Sydney (7-7) visits Canberra (10-5) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) entered in the third in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with two sacrifices.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Santurce (8-12) visits Carolina (11-8) @ 7:15 PM AST


Texas League (January 2014)

Jose and Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis) and Les Lancaster (former St. Louis) will be coaching int he winter league.


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis-Softbank) and Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Hanshin) became free agents after being left off the reserve list: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-13: Jose Godoy Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles, One Triple, & One RBI; Ruben Gotay Singles & Walks Twice, & Knocks In One Run

Jose Godoy - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat La Guaira 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 10-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one triple and one RBI.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
No games will be played on December 8, 2013 due to elections: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Aragua (24-20) visits Lara (18-24) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (20-25) visits Margarita (18-25) @ 4:00 PM VST
La Guaira (20-22) visits Magallanes (24-19) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (27-17) visits Caracas (22-21) @ 6:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, three runs, and one error.

Seattle beat Caribes 10-9

Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck three out.

Tiburones beat Tampa Bay 3-1

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One RBI and and one sac fly.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-5

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-2).

Navegantes beat Aragua 6-1 in game two of doubleheader

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

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

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Sellers (Los Angeles) has signed on to play for Culiacan: Culiacan Official Site

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


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Oluta beat Coatza 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

San Andres beat Veracruz 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Veracruz (7-27-1) visits San Andres (20-11)
Cordoba (16-19-1) visits Tuxpan (19-12-2)
Xalapa (12-16-1) visits Acayucan (20-13)
Oluta (15-14-2) visits Coatza (18-15-1)


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run and one fielding error.

Licey beat Cibao 12-9
Listin Diario Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Aguilas 6-5
Listin Diario Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:6-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (12-22) visits Azucareros (12-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (20-14) visits Escogido (21-13) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 8-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
No serious injuries were reported in the Boer bus accident: La Prensa

Sunday's Games:
Rivas (16-9) visits Boer (14-10) @ 11:00 AM CST
Chinandega (7-16) visits Granada (12-14) @ 11:00 AM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:32-17)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Canberra beat Melbourne 18-13
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.

Ponce leads Santurce 1-0, suspended in 1st inning
Lige PR Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered in the 13th as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-0)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-4 in 15 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (12-9) visits Caguas (9-12) @ 4:15 PM AST
Sanutrce (8-12) visits Carolina (11-8) @ 6:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 7-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 11-5
El Heraldo Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cartagena (15-2) visits Sincelejo (5-11)
Monteria (11-5) visits Barranquilla (2-13)