Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-13: Amaury Cazana Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Three RBIs; David Peralta Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Russell Branyan Hits A Solo Home Run

David Peralta - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one RBI.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and three runs.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one balk.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-2)

Magallanes beat Aragua 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 4-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Franklyn German (Mexico free agent-Azucareros) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Friday's Games:
Margarita (22-35) visits Magallanes (32-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (25-31) visits Zulia (28-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (28-28) visits Caribes (35-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (27-29) visits Caracas (29-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Misael Siverio (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:87-55)(g/f:5-1)

Mochis beat Mexicali 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Maztlan 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Guasave (10-14) visits Obregon (12-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (14-10) visits Hermosillo (16-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (6-18) visits Culiacan (10-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (13-11) visits Mexicali (15-9) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

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

Xalapa beat Oluta 3-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-6 with one error.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.

Acayucan beat Cordoba 10-1

Friday's Games:
Tuxpan (27-17-5) visits Xalapa (21-23-2)
Veracruz (9-37-2) visits Cordoba (19-32-1)
Coatza (25-19-3) visits San Andres (30-16-1)
Oluta (21-22-3) visits Acayucan (32-18)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the third as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-4)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-2 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.
 Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibao 5-4 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (19-29) visits Aguilas (28-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (21-27) visits Escogido (30-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (27-21) visits Azucareros (18-29) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Rivas 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, and three runs.

Boer beat Granada 15-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
MLB affiliated players will not be permitted to play in the Nicaraguan Pomares tournament: El Nuevo Diario

Friday's Games:
Boer (22-15) visits Rivas (20-17) @ 6:00 PM CST
Granada (16-22) visits Chinandega (17-21) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-9)(g/f:1-0)

Canberra beat Perth 11-7

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:0-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-2

Friday's Games:
Sydney (11-12) visits Melbourne(12-11)  for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:05 PM AET
Brisbane (9-14) visits Adelaide (9-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Perth (16-8) visits Canberra (13-11) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over on right field, batting ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.    (g/f:4-1)
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 (11).  (g/f:0-2)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

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

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 3-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes: 
Kansas City, Detroit, and Chicago-N were present for Joel Pineiro's (former St. Louis-Ponce) last start: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Santurce (15-18) visits Caguas (16-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-15) visits Mayaguez (18-16) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two runs and one hit by pitch.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) entered late in the game.  One RBI and one walk.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 2-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 12-6

Friday's Games:
Monteria visits Cartagena
Barranquilla visits Sincelejo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-13: Audry Perez & Anthony Garcia Each Single, Doubles, & Score Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles & Scores One Run; Jermaine Curtis Singles & Scores One Run

Audry Perez - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Margarita 12-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Caribes beat La Guaira 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one throwing error.

Caracas beat Aragua 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeff Farnsworth (Camden) and Cedric Bowers (Somerset) are set to join Lara: Lara Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (22-34) visits Caracas (28-29) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (25-30) visits Zulia (27-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (31-25) visits Aragua (27-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (28-27) visits Caribes (34-21) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Tuesday's Results:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 10-3

Wednesday's Results:

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks (one intentional), and assisted in two double plays.
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 one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:20-9)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) was placed on the inactive list: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (15-8) visits Mochis (13-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-7) visits Guasave (9-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (11-12) visits Mazatlan (6-17) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eight as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Licey 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one intentional walk, and one caught stealing.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Miguel Batitsta (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aguilas (28-18) visits Escogido (29-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-29) visits Cibao (21-26) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (27-20) visits Estrellas (18-29) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, and two runs.

Boer beat Granada 15-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Rivas (20-16) visits Chinandega (16-21) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Perth (16-7) visits Canberra (12-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (8-14) visits Adelaide (9-13) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-11) visits Melbourne (11-11) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) starred in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rodriguez (Cuban free agent-Santurce) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for the winning decision (3-3).  (g/f:11-3)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

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

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits and four earned runs.  (g/f:9-5)
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and two runs.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (7).  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Ponce 5-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) talks about making the adjustment from starter to reliever: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Mayaguez (17-16) visits Santurce (15-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (17-15) visits Caguas (15-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 with one run.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck three out for the losing decision.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 5-0

Notes:
New York-A signed 17-year old pitcher Juan Guillermo Escorcia Torres: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-13: Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Ruben Gotay - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, and one outfield assist.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Aragua 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Lara beat Caracas 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (22-33) visits Magallanes (30-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (28-26) visits Caribes (33-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (27-27) visits Caracas (27-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Detroit beat La Guaira 4-3

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Tampa Bay 4-3

Wednesday's Games:
Tampa Bay (0-2) visits Caracas (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (0-2) visits Detroit (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (6).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-2)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis) played out his contract with Guasave and headed home: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (15-7) visits Mochis (12-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-7) visits Guasave (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (9-13) visits Navojoa (12-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-12) visits Mazatlan (6-15) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 at the plate.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Tuxpan (25-17-5) visits San Andres (30-14-1)
Acayucan (30-18) visits Cordoba (19-30-1)
Coatza (23-19-3) visits Veracruz (9-35-2)
Xalapa (20-22-2) visits Oluta (20-21-3)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over right field, batting sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Barret Browning (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Licey beat Aguilas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:3-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed nine hit, one earned runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-6)

Azucareros beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Cruz (St. Louis-Estrellas) may play in the Dominican League in January to get some extra at-bats: STL Sports Page

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (27-19) visits Aguilas (27-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-28) visits Escogido (28-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (21-25) visits Estrellas (17-29) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 10-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with one walk.

Boer beat Granada 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (16-21) visits Boer (21-15) @ 6:00 PM CST
Rivas (20-15) visits Chinandega (15-21) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-World) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

All-Star Game: World beat Australia 6-0
ABL Official Site Post Game


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and two earned runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), five runs, and one walk.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and two hit by pitches.
Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 16-6
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 2-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carolina activated J.C. Romero (former St. Louis): El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (14-17) visits Mayaguez (17-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (17-14) visits Carolina (15-15) @ 7:15 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-13: Stat Updates From Winter Leagues

Joel Pineiro - Leones de Ponce

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat La Guaira 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (Milwaukee free agent-Caracas) turned down Detroit's offer of a minor league contract with spring invite: Lider

Margarita traded Edgar Martinez (Oaxaca) to Magallanes for Wilfredo Tovar (New York-N): El Universal

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (27-26) visits La Guaira (27-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (26-28) visits Lara (24-29) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (21-33) visits Magallanes (30-24) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 25 games going 18-for-68 (.265) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 22 total bases, two runs, nine walks, 16 strikeouts, .363 OBP, .324 SLG, and .686 OPS.
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in 51 games going 44-for-169 (260) with eight doubles, one triple, seven home runs, 22 RBIs, 75 total bases, 30 runs, 29 walks, one stolen base, 42 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .372 OBP, .444 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 30 games going 26-for-108 (.241) with six doubles, eight home runs, 26 RBIs, 56 total bases, 17 runs, 23 walks, one stolen base, 30 strikeouts, .370 OBP, .519 SLG, and .889 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 41 games going 30-for-141 (.213) with six doubles, seven home runs, 20 RBIs, 57 total bases, 17 runs, 21 walks, 36 strikeouts, .317 OBP, .404 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) has played in four games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, one home run, one RBI, six total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .154 OBP, .462 SLG, and .615 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 0.35 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck eight out over 5.2 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.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and four walks over 1.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Culiacan (8-13) visits Navojoa (12-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (14-7) visits Guasave (9-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (14-7) visits Mochis (12-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-12) visits Mazatlan (6-15) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 6-0 in game one of doubleheader

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) entered late in the game at shortstop and moved to second base, batting second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (29-14-1) visits Tuxpan (25-16-5)
Acayucan (29-18) visits Cordoba (19-29-1)
Coatza (22-19-3) visits Veracruz (9-34-2)
Xalapa (19-22-2) visits Oluta (20-20-3)


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 26 games going 24-for-74 (.324) with three doubles, six RBIs, 27 total bases, 13 runs, 13 walks, one stolen bases, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .438 OBP, .365 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in nine games going 8-for-26 (308) with three doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .538 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Juan Castillo (Palm Beach-Escogido) has played in one game.


Former Cardinals:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in 14 games going 16-for-51 (.314) with four doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 26 total bases, seven runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .403 OBP, .510 SLG, and .913 OPS.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 12-for-50 (.240) with two doubles, four RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, five walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .316 OBP, .280 SLG, and .596 OPS.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 19 games going 9-for-58 (.155) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, four walks, six strikeouts, .210 OBP, .241 SLG, and .451 OPS.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 12 games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one RBI, one total base, five walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .111 SLG, and .540 OPS.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in six games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one double, three RBIs, two total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, .111 OBP, .118 SLG, and .229 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one RBI, one walk, and .333 OBP.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's alowed seven hits, no runs, three walks, and struck one out over 6.2 innings.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, two holds, and five saves.  He's allowed ten hits, one earned run, 12 walks, and struck 19 out over 18 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.59 ERA, and 0.71 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 5.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 2-2 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He's allowed 53 hits, 18 runs (12 earned), six walks, hit one batter, and struck 27 out over 44 innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made seven starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.444 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 16 runs (14 earned), five home runs, five walks, and struck 31 out over 36.2 innings.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out over 6.2 innings.
Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, nine runs (seven earned), three walks, and struck ten out over 9.2 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) rejoined Aguilas: LIDOM Official Site

Erick Aybar (Anaheim) has been given clearance to play with Licey and Sean Halton (Milwaukee) will join for the tournament: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (27-17) visits Licey (26-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (28-17) visits Azucareros (16-28) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (16-29) visits Cibao (21-24) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.89 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight runs (five earned), ten walks, thrown three wild pitches, one balk, and struck eight out over 11.2 innings

Former Cardinals:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 12 games going 11-for-28 (.393) with one double, one RBI, 12 total bases, three runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, .564 OBA, .429 SLG, and .993 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 34 games going five doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 40 total bases, eight runs, 24 strikeouts, .343 OBA, .331 SLG, and .674 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 35 games going 35-for-134 (.261) with six doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 50 total bases, 23 runs, ten walks, 19 strikeouts, .351 OBA, .373 SLG, and .724 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 29 games going 25-for-97 (.258) with four doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 38 total bases, 13 runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .308 OBA, .392 SLG, and .700 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) has made six starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.49 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), eight walks, and struck six out over 28.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (20-14) visits Chinandega (14-21) @ 6:00 PM CST
Boer (20-15) visits Granada (16-20) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wednesday's Game:
All-Star Game: World visits Australia @ 4:35 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Current Cardinals:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 25 games going 24-for-85 (.282) with five doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 41 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, 17 strikeouts, .351 OBP, .482 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) has played in 28 games going 20-for-81 (.247) with three doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .326 OBP, .309 SLG, and .635 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) has played in 16 games going 10-for-49 (.204) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .310 OBP, .347 SLG, and .657 OPS.

Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 2.70 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, flour walks, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in seven games going 9-for-24 (.375) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, 13 total bases, five runs, four walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .464 OBP, .542 SLG, and 1.006 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 20 games going 26-for-76 (.342) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 14 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, four walks, 18 strikeouts, .369 OBP, .566 SLG, and .935 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) has played in 26 games going 28-for-89 (.315) with five doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 36 total bases, 11 runs, 19 walks, two stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, .440 OBP, .404 SLG, and .845 OPS.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 23 games going 27-for-86 (.314) with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, 24 strikeouts, .392 OBP, .372 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 22 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 22 total bases, six runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .309 OBP, .297 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas/Mayaguez) has played in 20 games going 17-for-70 (.243) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .293 OBP, .329 SLG, and .622 OPS.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in 18 games going 14-for-60 (.233) with one double, three RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, four walks, 14 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .250 SLG, and .563 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck nine out over nine innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.52 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and nine saves.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, seven walks, and struck 18 out over 17.1 innings.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.06 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, six holds, and one save.  He's allowed 14 hits, six runs (two earned), eight walks, and struck 13 out over 17 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, one hold, and five saves.  He's allowed 13 hits, five earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and strufk 15 out over 16.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 16.2 innings.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 13.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.35 ERA, and 1.94 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (15-16) visits Carolina (14-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (16-14) visits Mayaguez (17-14) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Former Cardinals:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in nine games going 21-for-45 (.467) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, eight RBIs, 35 total bases, 12 runs, two walks, four strikeouts, and .778 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 22 games going 36-for-89 (.404) with nine doubles, two triples, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 58 total bases, 19 runs, eight walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, three sac flies, six strikeouts, .652 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 18 games going 20-for-71 (.282) with seven doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 30 total bases, 15 runs, five walks, four hit by pitches, two sac flies, eight strikeouts, and .423 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in 17 games going 11-for-51 (.216) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, eight walks, one hit by pitch, two sacrifices, 13 strikeouts, and .333 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) has made five starts posting a 3-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed 20 hits, ten runs (eight earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 29.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made nine appearances posting a 1-1 record and 7.54 ERA.  He's allowed 17 hits, 16 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 11 out over 14.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (17-8) visits Barranquilla (5-18)
Cartagena (19-4) visits Sincelejo (6-17)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-16-13: Breyvic Valera Collects Two Triples, One Walk, & One RBI; Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In One Run; Ruben Gotay Singles & Walks

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and moved to center, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with two triples, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the eleventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch,  for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:1-1)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eleventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 5-3 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Texas may be interested in signing Kensuke Tanaka (San Francisco free agent-Margarita): Yakyubaka

Monday's Games:
Zulia (25-26) visits La Guaira (26-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (25-28) visits Lara (23-28) @ 8:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) played in three games going 4-for-8 (.500) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, eight total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, .556 OBP, and 1.000 SLG.
Jesus Ustariz (Rule 5 Selection-Detroit) played in 23 games going 30-for-77 (.390) with ten doubles, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 49 total bases, 16 runs, eight walks, three hit by pitches two sac flies, one stolen base, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .456 OBP, and .636 SLG.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) played in 16 games going 15-for-43 (.349) with five doubles, 17 RBIs, 20 total bases, ten runs, six walks, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .412 OBP, and .465 SLG.
Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) played in 17 games going 19-for-57 (.333) with three doubles, two triples, seven RBIs, 26 total bases, 11 runs, four walks, two sac flies, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .365 OBP, and .456 SLG.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) played in 36 games going 41-for-128 (.320) with six doubles, three triples, four home runs, 26 RBIs, 65 total bases, 30 runs, 12 walks, 11 hit by pitches, two sac flies, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, and .508 SLG.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) played in 44 games going 44-for-144 (.306) with ten doubles, three triples, 18 RBIs, 60 total bases, 21 runs, 12 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, one sacrifice, 13 stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .369 OBP, and .417 SLG.
Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) played in eight games going 5-for-20 (.250) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, three runs, three walks, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, .375 OBP, and .300 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) played in 35 games going 27-for-127 (.213) with ten doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 12 walks, hit by two pitches, two sac flies, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, one caught stealing, .287 OBP, and .394 SLG.
Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) played in 17 games going 6-for-39 (.154) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, ten walks, one sacrifice, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .327 OBP, and .256 SLG.

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) made ten appearances (three starts) posting a 5-0 record, 1.76 ERA, and one save.  He allowed 26 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, four walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 19 out over 30.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 2.25 ERA.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over eight innings.
Kender Villegas (GCL-La Guaira) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.55 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, 12 walks, throw two wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) played in two games going 2-for-5 (.400) with two total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, .500 OBP, and .400 SLG.
Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 29 games going 39-for-113 (.345) with nine doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 60 total bases, 25 runs, 16 walks, two hit by pitches, two sac flies, one sacrifice, 13 stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .429 OBP, and .531 SLG.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, three total bases, four runs, two walks, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .500 OBP, and .500 SLG.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Cardenales) played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, one walk, .500 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) played in 43 games going 54-for-166 (.325) with 16 doubles, four home runs, 38 RBIs, 82 total bases, 34 runs, 18 walks,five hit by pitches, 21 strikeouts, grounded into five double plays, three caught stealing, .407 OBP, and .494 SLG.
Javier Brito* (former Memphis-Margarita) 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.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) played in three games going 3-for-13 (.231) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, two runs, four strikeouts, .231 OBP, and .308 SLG.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) played in four games going 3-for-13 (.231) with three total bases, two strikeouts, .231 OBP, and .231 SLG.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) played in two games going 0-for-7 (.000) with one hit by pitch and .125 OBP.

Yoffri Martinez# (former MiLB signing-Caribes) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and one save.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over five innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over one inning.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made four appearances (three starts) posting a 4-3 record and 2.85 ERA.  He allowed 46 hits, 20 runs (13 earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit four batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 38 out over 41 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck five out over six innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.27 ERA, and one save.  He allowed 28 hits, 15 runs (eight earned), 11 walks, hit one batter, thrown eight walks pitches, two balks, and struck 23 out over 22 innings.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.02 ERA, and one save.  He allowed 11 hits, nine runs (seven earned), one home run, five walks, hit one batter, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 15.2 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) made 14 appearances (seven starts) posting a 1-3 record and 4.32 ERA.  He allowed 35 hits, 30 runs (16 earned), three home runs, 14 walks, hit four batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 28 out over 33.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) made 11 appearances (three starts) posting a 3-2 record and 6.32 ERA.  He allowed 31 hits, 24 runs (22 earned), two home runs, 21 walks, hit two batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 31 out over 31.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 6.75 ERA.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck eight out over 6.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 7.40 ERA.  He allowed 24 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), four home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, thrown four pitches, and struck ten out over 20.2 innings.

*-Margarita traded Javier Brito to Zulia.
#-Caribes released Yoffri Martinez and he signed with Obregon in the Mexican Pacific League.

Final Regular Season Standings:

Division "A"
1. Caracas 31-11 (.713)
2. La Guaira 31-14 (.688)
3. Lara 32-15 (.681)
4. Margarita 28-18 (.604)
5. Magallanes 28-18 (.604)
6. Caribes 24-20 (.544)
7. Aragua 21-25 (.457)
8. Zulia 20-27 (.427)

Division "B"
1. Detroit 25-22 (.531)
2. Tampa Bay 22-24 (.479)
3. Boston 21-26 (.447)
4. Caimanes 21-26 (.447)
5. Philadelphia 17-24 (.422)
6. Seattle 19-27 (.417)
7. Tiburones 19-28 (.406)
8. Cardenales 15-28 (.352)
9. Navegantes 12-34 (.266)


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and threw one of two base runners out.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (ir-s:1-0)

Mexicali beat Obregon 8-1
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Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started in first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 9-5
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Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Mazatlan beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Tuxpan and Oluta tied 1-1 after 12 innings
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Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) entered in the first inning at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Barret Browning (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit  and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Aguilas 5-2
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Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:11-1)

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-0 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hanwha (Korea) signed Felix Pie (Pittsburgh free agent-Estrellas): Naver

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) talks about his missionary work to the Dominican Republic: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 at the plate.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-2 with two runs and two walks.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-2)

Chinandega beat Boer 10-6
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 1.43 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 0-0 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.

Wednesday's Game:
All-Star Game: World visits Team Australia @ 4:35 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 3-1
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Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) is not worried about returning to New York: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-15-13: Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Four Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Collects Five Singles, Two Doubles, Two RBIs, & Three Runs Over Two Games; Anthony Garcia Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs

Curt Smith - Venados de Mazatlan

Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the hold (2).  (g/f:2-0)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-7
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Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one fielding error.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Zulia 9-4
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Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one missed catch error.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 8-7
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Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:13-5)(g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat Caracas 2-1
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Sunday's Games:
Caribes (32-21) visits La Guaira (27-24) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caracas (25-28) visits Margarita (21-32) @ 4:00 PM VST
Zulia (25-28) visits Aragua (27-25) 5:30 PM VST
Lara (24-28) visits Magallanes (29-24) @ 5:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one run and one error.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat Zulia 6-4

Saturday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one stolen base.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and moved to third, batting fourth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Tiburones 12-2

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (5-0).

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over as designated hitter, batting fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Seattle beat Caracas 5-2

No Games Scheduled For Sunday, Playoffs Begin On Monday


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mexicali beat Obregon 6-1
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Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Guasave 2-0
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Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  4-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) signed with Laguna (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) signed minor league deal with Atlanta: Chris Cotillo Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (11-9) visits Navojoa (12-8) @ 1:00 PM MST
Mexicali (13-7) visits Obregon (9-11) @ 5:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (14-6) visits Culiacan (7-13) @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (9-11) visits Mazatlan (5-15) @ 6:00 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

San Andres beat Acayucan 7-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (27-17) visits San Andres (28-14-1)
Xalapa (19-21-2) visits Veracruz (8-34-2)
Cordoba (19-28-2) visits Coatza (21-19-3)
Tuxpan (25-14-4) visits Oluta (20-20-3)


Dominican League

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Azucareros 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and one throwing error.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted ninth.   1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, committed one throwing error, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-1)
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.

Aguilas beat Escogido 6-5 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) talks about the disappointment of the last two seasons with Anaheim: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (27-16) visits Licey (25-19) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (15-29) visits Cibao (21-23) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (28-16) visits Azucareros (15-28) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1).

Rivas beat Granada 6-1
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Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the sixth one inning.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

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

Chinandega beat Boer 2-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Rivas visits Granada @ 11:00 AM CST
Chinandega visits Boer @ 11:00 AM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:3-0)

Sydney beat Adelaide 3-1
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Adelaide (9-12) visits Sydney (10-11) @ 12:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-2).

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the save (10).  (g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-3
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Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two doubles and two runs.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with two doubles and two two-out RBIs.

Santurce beat Carolina 9-6
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis), Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao), Angel Pagan, Jose Molina, Javier Vasquez, and others took part in Yadier Molina's (St. Louis-Carolina) Celebrity Soccer Challenge: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (17-13) visits Ponce (15-14) @ 4:00 PM AST
Santurce (14-16) visits Carolina (13-15) @ 6:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) would like to manage Barranquilla: El Heraldo

All-Star Game: South beat North 7-4: El Heraldo

No Games Scheduled For Sunday Or Monday


Nippon Professional League

Leslie Anderson (former Tampa Bay) left Caribes (Venezuelan League) to sign a contract with Yomiuri: El Universal