Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-13: Anthony Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jermaine Curtis Collects Two Singles & One Walk; Ruben Gotay Doubles

Jolbert Cabrera - LCBP All-Star HR Derby

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in in three double plays.

Zulia beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and losing decision (5-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

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

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) ruptured his hamate bone in his left hand and will miss rest of winter season: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (31-21) visits La Guaira (27-23) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (28-24) visits Lara (24-27) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (25-27) visits Aragua (26-25) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (25-27) visits Margarita (20-32) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Misael Siverio (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), and struck six out for the losing decision (3-1).  (p-s:90-63)(g/f:5-2)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one triple, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Mazatlan 3-1 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan activated Orlando Hudson (Chicago-A free agent/Azucareros): LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (9-10) visits Mazatlan (4-15) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-6) visits Culiacan (7-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mexicali (12-7) visits Obregon (9-10) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mochis (11-8) visits Navojoa (11-8) @ 6:00 PM MST


Veracruz League

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

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

San Andres beat Acayucan 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

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

Oluta beat Tuxpan 11-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (27-16) visits San Andres (27-14-1)
Xalapa (18-21-2) visits Veracruz (8-33-2)
Cordoba (19-26-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Tuxpan (24-14-4) visits Oluta (20-19-3)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk and one outfield assist.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-1)
Jose Almarante (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and hit one batter.   (g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the wining decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-4)

Escogido beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the second and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Kansas City free agent-Aguilas) has been suspended for the 2013-14 season after purchasing shares in his rival team, Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (15-28) visits Licey (24-19) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (20-23) visits Azucareros (15-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (28-15) visits Aguilas (26-16) @ 7:30 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) is scheduled to start


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Granada beat Chinandega 9-3
LNBP Official Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk

Boer beat Rivas 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


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 (3).  (p-s:15-12)(g/f:1-0)

Melbourne beat Brisbane 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, four walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-4).  (p-s:102-62)(g/f:4-3)

Perth beat Canberra 5-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched ten batters.  He allowed two hits, six earned runs, four walks, and hit two batters for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:39-14)(g/f:1-1)

Perth beat Canberra 10-4 in game two of doubleheader

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (11-10) visits Brisbane (7-14) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (8-12) visits Sydney (10-10) @ 6:00 PM AET
Canberra (12-10) visits Perth (15-7) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Ponce 4-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in three double plays.

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) held a successful auction of some of his personal items: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (15-15) visits Mayaguez (16-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (13-14) visits Santurce (13-16) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) did no record a home run in the derby: El Heraldo

Saturday's Game:
All-Star Game: El Heraldo Preview


Caribbean Series

Cuba will face the champion of the series between Dominican, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Venezuela: LVBP Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chiba Lotte has come to terms on a one-year deal with Chad Huffman (former Memphis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-13-13: Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Victor Marte Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One & Holds Two Runners On Base Over One & One Third Hitlss/Scoreless Inings

Cesar Valera (6) & Ildemaro Vargas (60) - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League

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

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, and two walks.  (g/f:0-1)

Zulia beat Lara 14-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (24-27) visits Caracas (25-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (24-26) visits Aragua (25-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-20) visits Magallanes (27-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (26-23) visits Margarita (20-31) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-2).

Aragua beat Boston 8-0

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk.

Caribes beat Margarita 6-4

Jesus Ustariz (Rule 5 Selection-Detroit) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sacrifice.

Caimanes beat Detroit 9-8

Friday's Games:
Caracas (31-9) visits Tiburones (18-27) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (12-32) visits La Guaira (30-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (24-21) visits Philadelphia (17-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (28-16) visits Seattle (17-27) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (30-15) visits Boston (20-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (15-27) visits Caimanes (20-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (22-20) visits Zulia (20-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (26-18) visits Tampa Bay (21-23) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Gausave 6-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in three double plays.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (12-6) visits Obregon (8-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (8-10) visits Mazatlan (4-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (11-7) visits Navojoa (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (12-6) visits Culiacan (7-11) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

San Andres beat Cordoba 11-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Acayucan (27-15) visits San Andres (26-14-1)
Xalapa (18-21-1) visits Veracruz (8-33-1)
Cordoba (19-26-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Tuxpan (24-13-4) visits Oluta (19-19-3)


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter, batted ninth, and walked.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.

Aguilas beat Licey 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered in the eighth at catcher and batted eighth.  0-fro-1 at the plate.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with two runs and one hit by pitch.
Juan Castillo (Palm Beach-Escogido) entered in the eighth at catcher.

Escogido beat Azucareros 11-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signs Angel Castro (Aguilas) to a one-year deal: Aguilas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (26-15) visits Cibao (19-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (27-15) visits Licey (24-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucaeros (15-26) visits Estrellas (14-28) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-3 with one walk.

Granada beat Chinandega 11-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Boer bear Rivas 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jimmy Gonzalez (Los Angeles free agent-Granada) has signed on to play with Monclova (Triple-A Mexican League): La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Rivas (19-12) visits Boer (19-13) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (12-20) visits Granada (14-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (10-9) visits Brisbane (6-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Canberra (12-8) visits Perth (13-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST
Adelaide (7-12) visits Sydney (10-9) @ 7:30 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
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 (9).  (g/f:0-2)

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

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-4)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one stolen base.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

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

Friday's Games:
Santurce (12-16) visits Ponce (15-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (14-15) visits Carolina (13-13) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and three walks for the losing decision.

Monteria beat Sincelejo 4-1

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 9-4

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) talks about last season and the upcoming year with the Marlins: El Heraldo

Friday's Event:
Home Run Derby features Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-13: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ruben Gotay Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margatita) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, and one hit by pitch.

Margarita beat Caribes 5-2 in game one of doubleheader

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and assisted in one double play.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Zulia 12-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:28-14)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 13-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (23-27) visits Lara (24-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-19) visits Magallanes (26-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (25-23) visits Margarita (20-30) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (25-24) visits Caracas (24-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hits, one earned run, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting eighth.  1-for-1 with one sacrifice.

Caracas and Margarita tied 9-9 after 11 innings

Notes:
St. Louis selected Jesus Ustariz from Detroit in the 2013 Rule 5 draft.  He has played 22 games going 29-for-74 (.392) with ten doubles, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 48 total bases, 16 runs, eight walks, three hit by pitches, one sacrifice, one stolen base, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .465 OBP, and .649 SLG in Parallel League play.

Thursday's Games:
Tiburones (18-26) visits Magallanes (27-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (26-17) visits Caribes (21-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (20-24) visits Aragua (20-24) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (19-26) visits Detroit (24-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (17-23) visits Tampa Bay (21-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (29-14) visits Lara (30-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (20-24) visits Caracas (30-9)  11:00 AM VST
Seattle (17-26) visits Navegantes (11-32) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
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 (5).  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-3 at the plate.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Guasave released C.J. Fick (former St. Louis): LMP Official Site

Guasave released Joe Mather (former St. Louis) on December 1st: LMP Official Site

Yucatan (Triple-A Mexican League) sent Angel Berroa and Yadel Marti to Puebla for Jose Castillo and Sergio Perez: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (10-7) visits Hermosillo (11-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-11) visits Guasave (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-9) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-13) visits Mexicali (11-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double,  three RBIs, one run, one walk, and committed two errors.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 16-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out.

Xalapa beat Oluta 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Cordoba beat San Andres 6-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Tuxpan (24-13-4) visits Acayucan (27-15)
Veracruz (8-33-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Cordoba (19-25-1) visits San Andres (25-14-1)
Oluta (18-19-3) visits Xalapa (18-20-1)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (5).  (g/f:1-1)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:4-6)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estellas) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Escogido beat Estrellas 4-3 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-1)

Licey beat Cibao 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed Angel Castro, who spent last season pitching in the Los Angeles farm system.  He has made eight starts posting a 4-3 record, 1.29 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP this season with Aguilas.  Castro has allowed 41 hits, 11 runs (seven earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 48.2 innings.

Thursday's Games:
Licey (24-17) visits Aguilas (25-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (15-25) visits Escogido (26-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (18-23) visits Estrellas (14-27) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one double.

Rivas beat Boer 5-0
La Prensa Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (18-13) visits Rivas (19-11) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (12-19) visits Granada (13-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (7-11) visits Sydney (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AET
Melbourne (9-9) visits Brisbane (6-12) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Canberra (12-7) visits Perth (12-7) @ 7:30 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the third in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 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.

Ponce beat Caguas 4-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (14-14) visits Mayaguez (15-13) @ 6:00 PM AST
Ponce (14-13) visits Santurce (12-15) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one sac fly, and one hit by pitch.

Donovan Solano (former Memsmphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.   3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-3


Japan League

Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) received minor league offer from Toronto and another team: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-13: Stephen Piscotty Named AFL Top Prospect; Luis Mateo Collects Two Singles, One Triple, & Two RBIs; Cesar Valera Walks Three Times & Drives In One Run

Luis Mateo - Caguas Criollos

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) was named to the AFL 2013 Top Prospects Team: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs.  (ir-s:2-2)

Lara beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:10-6)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the losing decision (2-1).

Caracas beat Aragua 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Zulia) received his Rawlings Gold Glove Award: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (31-17) visits Margarita (18-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (23-36) visits Lara (23-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (24-23) visits Magallanes (26-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (24-24) visits Caracas (24-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Boston beat La Guaira 8-1

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out for the losing decision (1-3).

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and threw one base runner out.

Caracas beat Philadelphia 9-1

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and three walks.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Caribes beat Caimanes 7-6

Wednesday's Games:
Navegantes (11-31) visits Tiburones (17-26) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (20-23) visits La Guaira (28-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (21-21) visits Caimanes (17-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (20-20) visits Philadelphia (17-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (23-20 visits Cardenales (15-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (29-14) visits Seattle (17-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (26-16) visits Zulia (20-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (30-9) visits Margarita (26-17) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Stefan Gartrell (Atlanta) has signed on to play with Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Daryle Ward (Lancaster) has signed on to play for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (10-6) visits Hermosillo (10-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-10) visits Guasave (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-8) visits Mochis (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-12) visits Mexicali (10-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one sac fly.

San Andres beat Cordoba 12-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesdays Games:
Tuxpan (24-12-4) visits Acayucan (26-15)
Veracruz (8-33-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Cordoba (18-25-1) visits San Andres (25-13-1)
Oluta (18-18-3) visits Xalapa (17-20-1)


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-4)
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  Was removed after pitching change.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cibao beat Azucareros 12-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

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

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Marmol (Los Angeles free agent) is set to join Licey on Sunday: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (24-15) visits Azucareros (15-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (14-26) visits Escogido (25-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (23-17) visits Cibao (18-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

Granada beat Boer 5-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (18-12) visits Rivas (18-11) @ 6:00 PM CST
Granada (13-18) visits Chinandega (11-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
The All-Star game will be broadcast on ESPN on December 22, 2013: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 2-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Gane

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (6).  (g/f:2-0)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Carolina beat Santurce 3-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) sits down to talk about the holidays and his academy: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (14-13) visits Carolina (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (13-13) visits Caguas (14-13) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla), Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena), and Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) have been named to the All-Star team: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-10-13: Ruben Gotay Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Torres Singles, Walks, & Steals One Base; Eliezer Alfonso & Hector Luna Earn Player Of The Week Awards

Eliezer Alfonso - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League

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

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

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

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) signed on to play with Aguascalientes in the Triple-A Mexican League: MiLB Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) was named Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (23-26) visits La Guaira (24-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (22-25) visits Magallanes (26-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-17) visits Margarita (18-30) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (23-25) visits Aragua (24-23) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Margarita beat Navegantes 6-5

Tuesday's Games:
Seattle (17-24) visits Aragua (19-23) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (26-16) visits Magallanes (25-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (17-25) visits Caribes (19-20) @ 10:00 AM VST
Zulia (19-23) visits Navegantes (11-30) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (17-25) visits Lara (28-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (28-13) visits Boston (19-24) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (15-25) visits Tampa Bay (20-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in 48 games going 40-for-157 (.255) with six doubles, one triple, six home runs, 20 RBIs, 66 total bases, 28 runs, 27 walks, one stolen base, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .368 OBP, .420 SLG, and .788 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 21 games going 15-for-59 (.254) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, one run, six walks, 14 strikeouts, .338 OBP, .322 SLG, and .660 OPS.
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 28 games going 24-for-100 (.240) with six doubles, seven home runs, 24 RBIs, 51 total bases, 16 runs, 23 walks, one stolen base, 26 strikeouts, .378 OBP, .510 SLG, and .888 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 38 games going 28-for-133 (.211) with five doubles, seven home runs, 17 RBIs, 54 total bases, 15 runs, 18 walks, 35 strikeouts, .309 OBP, .406 SLG, and .715 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck seven out over 4.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 0-2 record, 6.75 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 22 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit three batters, and struck 17 out over 21.1 innings.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) has made 11 appearances (two starts) posting a 1-3 record, 6.98 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, 15 earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 19.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (10-5) visits Hermosillo (9-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-9) visits Guasave (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-7) visits Mochis (8-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-11) visits Mexicali (9-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 31 games going 32-for-106 (.302) with two doubles, 11 RBIs, 18 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, three sacrifices, 11 strikeouts, .388 OBA, .321 SLG, and .709 OPS.
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) has played in 24 games going 23-for-80 (.287) with five doubles, five home runs, 20 RBIs, 21 runs, 13 walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, 19 strikeouts, .396 OBA, .538 SLG, and .934 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.86 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, no runs, six walks, and struck eight out over seven innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Tuxpan (24-12-4) visits Acayucan (26-15)
Veracruz (8-33-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Cordoba (18-24-1) visits San Andres (24-13-1)
Oluta (18-17-3) visits Xalapa (16-20-1)


Dominican League

Current Cardinals:
Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) has played in 23 games going 15-for-42 (.357) with one home run, four RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .426 OBP, .429 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) has played in 24 games going 21-for-67 (.313) with two doubles, six RBIs, 23 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, four caught stealing, .425 OBP, .343 SLG, and .768 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in 11 games going 13-for-39 (.333) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 20 total bases, five runs, nine walks, five strikeouts, .449 OBP, .513 SLG, and .962 OPS.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 15 games going 9-for-42 (.214) with one double, four RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .292 OBP, .238 SLG, and .530 OPS.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 18 games going 9-for-56 (.161) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, four walks, six strikeouts, .217 OBP, .250 SLG, and .467 OPS.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) has played in ten games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one RBI, one total base, four walks, one strikeout, .385 OBP, .111 SLG, and .496 OPS.

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, two holds, and four saves.  He's allowed nine hits, no runs, nine walks, and struck 18 out over 17 innings.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, no runs, three walks, and struck one out over 6.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.59 ERA, and 0.35 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 5.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made nine appearances (eight starts) posting a 2-2 record, 2.77 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 48 hits, 16 runs (12 earned), five walks, hit one batter, and struck 24 out over 39 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made six starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.87 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed 31 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), four home runs, three walks, and struck 25 out over 31.1 innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over three innings.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over four innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 7.27 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, nine runs (seven earned), three walks, and struck ten out over 8.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 14.40 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over five innings.

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

Octavio Dotel (former St. Louis-Escogido) is set to begin his rehab: Jason Beck Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (13-26) visits Licey (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (17-22) visits Azucareros (15-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (24-15) visits Aguilas (24-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 6-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (13-13) visits Ponce (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (12-12) visits Santurce (12-14) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis- Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 7-5

Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 10-3

Tuesday's Games:
Cartagena (18-3) visits Barranquilla (4-17)
Sincelejo (6-14) visits Monteria (14-8)


Cuban League

St. Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Boston, and New York-A seem to be the teams interested in Aledmys Diaz.  26-year old right-handed pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne, 24-year old left-handed pitcher Misael Siverio, 22-year old right-handed pitcher Antonio Romero, 23-year old shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena, 28-year old catcher Yenier Bello, 23-year old right-handed pitcher Raciel Iglesias, 25-year old first baseman Jozzen Cuesta, 25-year old catcher Josue Franco, 18-year old right-handed pitcher Rogelio Armenteros, 25-year old outfielder Rusney Castillo, and 25-year old outfielder Dayron Varona are among the others hitting the market this winter/spring: MLB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-13: Anthony Garcia Participates In Puerto Rican Home Run Derby; Cesar Valera Singles Three Times, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Carlos Torres Singles, Knocks In Two Runs, & Steals Two Bases

Jem Argenal - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League

League was off for elections on Sunday

Notes:
Zulia sent Henry Rodriguez (Cincinnati) to Caracas for Hernan Perez (Detroit) and Lino Martinez (Philadelphia): Caracas Official Site

Monday's Game:
Lara (22-24) visits La Guaira (23-23) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Wednesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-2).

Boston beat Margarita 4-3

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (ir-s:2-2)

Caracas beat Tampa 10-6

Thursday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and two runs.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caribes beat Tampa 14-1

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck two out.

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two RBIs and one walk.

Margarita beat Aragua 6-3

Friday's Results:

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and stuck four out.

La Guaira beat Seattle 4-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and three stolen bases.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases, one strikeout, and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-6 with one RBI, two runs, and three strikeouts.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Detroit 7-6

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Margarita 1-0


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Mochis beat Guasave 9-1
LMP Official Ste Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting ninth.  1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:1-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (4).  (p-s:20-13)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled for Monday


Veracruz League

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

Acayucan beat Veracruz 8-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one error.

Xalapa beat San Andres 6-2 in game one of doubleheader

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.

San Andres beat Xalapa 7-3 in game two of doubleheader
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 2-1 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 eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.74 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 15 out over 10.1 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.54 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, 15 runs (11 earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck 15 out over 28 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made five starts posting a 1-3 record, 3.90 ERA, and .143 WHIP.  He's allowed 32 hits, 15 runs (13 earned), 11 walks, hit two batters, and struck 19 out over 30 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) came up short in the Home Run Derby: Liga PR Official Site

The All-Star game ended in a 4-4 tie with Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) pitching a scoreless eight inning: Primera Hora (Thanks for the correction Pete)

Monday's Game:
Carolina (11-12) visits Mayaguez (14-12) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Saturday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-0


Panama League (2014)

Edmundo Sosa (DSL) was not given permission to play with Panama Metro: Panama America


Italian Baseball League (April 4, 2013)

The league will be played with eight teams split in two divisions: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-8-13: Richard Castillo Strikes Out Three Over One Scoreless Inning For The Win; Breyvic Valera & Anthony Garcia Each Single & Drive In One Run; Jonathan Rodriguez Doubles

Richard Castillo - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one intentional walk.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (4).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs and two strikeouts.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:18-14)

Lara beat Caracas 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to first base, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

La Guaira beat Aragua 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) said he is not afraid of the drug testing: Lider

All Sunday's Games Have Been Postponed Due To Elections


Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Navojoa beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
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 (3).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 3-1
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 Culiacan 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mochis beat Guasave 7-6 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Guasave (6-8) visits Mochis (7-7) @ 3:30 PM MT
Culiacan (6-8) visits Mexicali (8-6) @ 3:00 PM PT
Navojoa (9-5) visits Obregon (8-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (8-6) visits Mazatlan (4-10) @ 6:00 PM MT


Veracruz League

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

Veracruz beat Acayucan 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Veracruz (8-32-1) visits Acayucan (25-15)
Coatza (19-18-3) visits Tuxpan (23-12-4)
Oluta (16-17-3) visits Cordoba (18-22-1)
San Andres (23-12-1) visits Xalapa (15-19-1)


Dominican League

Sunday's Game:
2013 All-Star Game @ TBD


Nicaraguan League

Sunday's Game:
Boer (18-10) visits Chinandega (9-19) @ 12:30 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (7-11) visits Sydney (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AET
Melbourne (9-9) visits Brisbane (6-12) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Canberra (12-7) visits Perth (12-7) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double and two walks.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-3)

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

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
David Kopp (fomer Memphis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), three walks (one intentional), and struck two out  for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 6-5 in 10 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
All-Star Game @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 4-3