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

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

Venezuelan League

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

Margarita beat Zuilia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League

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

Lara beat Margarita 9-1

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

Philadelphia beat Detroit 2-0

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

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4

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

Caribes beat Zulia 7-6

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

Margarita beat Caracas 12-5

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

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-2

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


Mexican Pacific League

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

Mexicali beat Jalisco 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Dominican League

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

Licey beat Azucareros 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

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

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

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

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

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-9
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League

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


Puerto Rican League

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

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

Caguas beat Santurce 4-2
Primera Hora Post Game

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

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

Mayaguez beat San Juan 8-2

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

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


Colombian League

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


Veracruz League

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

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

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

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


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

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


Nippon Professional Baseball

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-14: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Mateo Hits A Solo Home Run; Ivan Bellazetin Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Knocks In One Run

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two grounded into double plays and assisted in two double plays.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Les Walrond (former Memphis-Boston scout) visited with old La Guaira teammmates: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) threw from the mound for the first time since surgery: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Margarita (15-29) visits Zulia (28-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (22-25) visits Caracas (20-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-22) visits Caribes (30-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (18-26) visits Aragua (24-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Games:
Caimanes visits Margarita @ 9:00 AM VST
Zulia visits Caribes @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes visits Aragua @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle visits Cardenales @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit visits Navegantes @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:76-47)(g/f:3-3)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Jalisco (7-5) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (5-7) visits Culiacan (5-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (5-7) visits Hermosillo (7-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 36 games going 43-for-147 (.293) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 60 total bases, 26 runs, 13 walks, eight walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .352 OBP, .408 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) has played in 28 games going 27-for-105 (.257) with eight doubles, five home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .476 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 20 games going 15-for-63 (.238) with two doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .262 OBP, .270 SLG, and .531 OPS.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over five innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.51 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), four home runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made eight starts posting a 2-1 record, 3.52 ERA, and 0.99 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 18 runs (15 earned), two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 38.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (three earned), and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 5.88 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 42 hits, 23 runs (22 earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 33.2 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, four walks, and struck eight out over six innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 40.50 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Notes:
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis) and Blake Lalli (Arizona) have signed on to play for Estrellas: LIDOM Official Site

Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) is expected to debut on Sunday, Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis) on Tuesday, and Wandy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh free agent) and J.C. Oviedo (Tampa Bay free agent) are working out in Parallel League: Cibaenas Official Site

Lew Ford (Long Island) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (22-14) visits Cibaenas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (11-25) visits Cibao (20-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (18-18) visits Licey (15-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 2-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer visits San Fernando @ 6:00 PM
Rivas visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Perth (8-10) visits Melbourne (6-12) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (8-10) visits Adelaide (11-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one outfield assist.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 17-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (10-13) visits Caguas (17-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (7-15) visits Mayaguez (14-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Oveja) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Paso de Oveja beat Coatza 8-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 5-2

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)

Xalapa beat La Cuenca 6-4 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas visits Acayucan
Santa Rosa visits La Cuenca
San Andres visits Coatza
Xalapa visits Chiapas


Japan & Korea

Hiroshima finalized 2015 deals with Deunte Heath and Rainel Rosario (former Springfield): Yakyubaka

Seung-Hwan Oh (Hanshin) may be more interested in returning the Samsung in the KBO rather than come to MLB: Yakyubaka

Bae Young-Soo has left Samsung, after spending his entire 15-year career with, and signed with Hanwha: Korea Joongang Daily

Shane Youman (Lotte) and Mitch Talbot (Long Island) have signed with Hanwha: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-4-14: Luis Mateo Doubles & Drives In One Run; Nick Additon Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Four Innings; J.C. Romero Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with two runs and three walks.

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

Notes:
Magallanes to meet with Johana Santana (Baltimore free agent) and see where he is in his recovery: El Universal

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) was sent down to Parallel League: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (15-28) visits Zulia (27-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (22-24) visits La Guaira (17-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (20-26) visits Aragua (23-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (21-22) visits Caribes (30-14) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).

Caracas beat Aragua 3-2

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) entered late in the game at third base.

Caribes beat Lara 7-3

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat La Guaira 3-2

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (21-17) visits Zulia (13-22) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (23-16) visits La Guaira (26-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (17-22) visits Seattle (24-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (17-22) visits Lara (27-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (16-25) visits Detroit (19-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (22-18) visits Caimanes (27-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (13-25) visits Caracas (24-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (13-25) visits Navegantes (7-32) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (7-4) visits Mochis (6-5)) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (7-4) visits Mazatlan (4-7) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (5-6) visits Mexicali (6-5) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 9-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-2).  (g/f:3-3)

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:6-3)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (22-14) visits Escogido (11-24) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Rivas visits Boer @ 6:00 PM
San Fernando visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Canberra (8-9) visits Adelaide (10-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Perth (8-9) visits Melbourne (5-12) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mayaguez (14-9) visits Caguas (16-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (7-14) visits Carolina (10-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Paso de Ovejo beat Coatza 8-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

La Cuenca beat Xalapa 5-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Acayucan (0-2) visits Santa Rosa (2-0)
Coatza (0-1-1) visits Paso de Ovejo (1-0-1)
La Cuenca (1-1) visits Xalapa (1-1)


Cuban League

Andy Ibanez worked out for teams Tuesday and Wednesday at the Yankees' Dominican academy: El Nuevo Herald


Japan & Korea

Softbank signs Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N free agent): Yakyubaka

Yakult signs Tony Barnette, Orlando Roman, Wladimir Balentien, and Lastings Milledge: Yakyubaka

NC Dinos re-signed Eric Thames and Charlie Shirek: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-14: Cesar Valera Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Ronnierd Garcia Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Kender Villegas - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Veterans) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one stolen base and assisted in one double play.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Veterans) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Veterans) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one ground into double play.

Futures beat Veterans 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guaira removed Jamie Romak (former Memphis) from the active roster: La Guaira Official Site

Jobel Jimenez (Peoria hitting coach) was named Aragua hitting coach: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caracas (19-26) visits Lara (22-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (21-21) visits La Guaira (19-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Dec.1:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out.

Philadelphia beat Navegantes 7-1

Dec.2:
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).

La Guaira beat Zulia 7-4

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 and committed one error.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Caribes beat Margarita 11-8

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (26-11) visits Caribes (12-25) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (23-13) visits Aragua (21-15) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (26-12) visits Margarita (16-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (19-19) visits Tampa Bay (12-35) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (23-14) visits Philadelphia (16-24) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (13-21) visits Magallanes (22-16) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-32) visits Cardenales (22-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (26-13) visits Boston (17-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 11-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has been hospitalized with dengue fever: Tomas Oroz Gayton Twitter

Hermosillo has added Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) to their active roster: LMP Official Site

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


Dominican League

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (3-2).  (g/f:3-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed six hits and four runs (two earned).  (g/f:7-1)

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Escogido beat Azucareros 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (21-14) visits Escogido (11-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (15-20) visits Estrellas (21-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (18-17) visits Cibao (18-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.

Rivas beat San Fernando 12-8 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

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

Chinandega beat Boer 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) is currently out with Chikungunya fever: Miguel Angel Espinoz Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (13-8) visits San Fernando (5-17) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (12-8) visits Rivas (12-9) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (8-8) visits Adelaide (9-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Perth (7-9) visits Melbourne (5-11) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

San Juan beat Santurce 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (10-12) visits Caguas (15-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (14-8) visits Carolina (9-13) @ 7:30 PM AST & completion of previous game


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Oveja) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one sac fly and grounded into one double play.

Coatza beat Paso de Oveja 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, and hit one batter for the losing decision.

Santa Rosa beat Acayucan 14-12
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Acayucan visits Santa Rosa
Coatza visits Paso de Oveja
La Cuenca visits Xalapa
Chiapas visits San Andres


Japan & China Baseball

Softbank could announce the signing of Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-A free agent) on the 5th.  Orix does not plan to pursue Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent).  Yakult does not plan to re-sign Chris Narveson (former St. Louis).  Yakyubaka

C.J. Fick (former St. Louis) drew some attention in a CPBL tryout: Focus Taiwan

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-14: Luis Mateo Hits A Two-Run Homer; Anthony Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Godoy & Jhohan Acevedo Each Single, Double, & Drive In One Run

Luis Mateo - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League

Breyic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in five games going 8-for-23 (.348) with three doubles, two RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, two walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .478 SLG, and .878 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 29 games going 36-for-106 (.340) with seven doubles, one triple, 18 RBIs, 45 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .393 OBP, .425 SLG, and .818 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 37 games going 44-for-139 (.317) with nine doubles, two triples, one home run, 16 RBIs, 60 total bases, 15 runs, 17 walks, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .390 OBP, .432 SLG, and .822 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 43 games going 52-for-168 (.310) with 16 doubles, one triple, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 79 total bases, 27 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .369 OBP, .470 SLG, and .839 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 35 games going 38-for-135 (.281) with four doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs, 51 total bases, 21 runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 31 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .364 OBP, .378 SLG, and .741 OPS.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guiara) has played in 18 games going 16-for-60 (.267) with five doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, six runs, five walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .318 OBP, .500 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 38 games going 35-for-138 (.254) with three doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 53 total bases, 14 runs, seven walks, 28 strikeouts, .298 OBP, .384 SLG, and .682 OPS.
Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in nine games going 3-for-123 (.250) with one double, four total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .308 OBP, .333 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has played in 16 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 23 total bases, four runs, three walks, 14 strikeouts, .276 OBP, .418 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 30 games going 18-for-85 (.212) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 25 total bases, nine runs, 16 walks, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, .337 OBP, .294 SLG, and .631 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) has played in 18 games going 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two walks, four strikeouts, .231 OBP, .208 SLG, and .439 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.40 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, seven holds, and six saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 29 out over 22.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 18 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 4.22 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 13 hits, six runs (five earned), nine walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 10.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over 7.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 20 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.29 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 21 hits, ten earned runs, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 17 innings.
Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) has made eight starts posting a 0-4 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 20 runs (18 earned), three home runs, 22 walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 30 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 6.14 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks over 1.1 innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 7.36 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and three walks over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
Mario Lisson (San Francisco) beat out Carlos Rivero (Seattle), Robert Perez (Retired), Jesus Aguilar (Cleveland), Juan Rivera (Arizona free agent), Pablo Sandoval (Boston), Elvis Andrus (Texas), Salvador Perez (Kansas City), Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita), and Jose Altuve (Houston) for the All-Star Game Home Run Crown: Lider

Bobby Abreu (New York-N free agent-Caracas) hopes to play this week: El Universal

Ronald Belisario (Chicago-A free agent-Aragua) was suspended ten games for making contact with an umpire: El Emergente

Tuesday's Game:
All-Star: Futures visit Veterans @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Nov. 29:
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.

Margarita beat Zulia 8-2 in game one of doubleheader

Dec. 1:
Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run and committed one error.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and committed one error.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Caribes 11-7

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Caracas beat Zulia 8-3

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and one unearned run.

Aragua beat Margarita 7-5

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).

Lara beat Magallanes 10-8

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (13-20) visits La Guaira (25-12) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (21-15) visits Lara (26-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (11-25) visits Margarita (16-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (20-17) visits Tampa Bay (12-24) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (22-13) visits Detroit (18-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (15-23) visits Caimanes (25-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (22-15) visits Caracas (22-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (16-21) visits Navegantes (6-30) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Obregon beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.

Cibao beat Estrellas 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros), Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas), and Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) received consideration for Player/Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will work on his consistency and be limited to 25 innings: Cibaenas Official Site

Luis Polonia (Cibaenas hitting coach) is planning to come out of retirement and play: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (17-16) visits Estrellas (21-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (14-20) visits Cibaenas (21-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (18-16) visits Escogido (10-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in 11 games going 13-for-41 (.317) with three doubles, five RBIs, 16 total bases, four runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, .378 OBA, .390 SLG, and .768 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in six games going 8-for-26 (.308) with two RBIs, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .321 OBA, .308 SLG, and .629 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 20 games going 17-for-66 (.258) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, ten walks, two strikeouts, .380 OBA, .348 SLG, and 728 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chianndega) has played in 16 games going 11-for-49 (.224) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 16 total bases, seven runs, five walks, 12 strikeouts, .321 OBA, .327 SLG, and .648 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 1-0 record, 1.20 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, two earned runs, nine walks, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.59 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck eight out over 7.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (12-7) visits Chinandega (12-8) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (11-9) visits San Fernando (5-16) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.   He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Carolina 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (10-11) visits Mayaguez (13-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (6-14) visits Carolina (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Tuesday's Games:
Acayucan (0-0) visits Santa Rosa (0-0)
Coatzacoalcos (0-0) visits Paso de Ovejas (0-0)
La Cuenca (0-0) visits Xalapa (0-0)
Chiapas (0-1) visits San Andres (1-0)


Nippon Professional League

Chunichi is nearing a deal with Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-14: Xavier Scruggs Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold; Jhonny Polanco Has High Goals For 2015 Despite Winter Struggles

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

La Guaira beat Caribes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Aragua beat Zulia 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one missed catch error.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out .  (g/f:2-4)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and moved centerfield, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Caracas 2-1 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Silva (Boston free agent) is expected to pitch in a couple weeks for Caribes: Lider

Anthony Gallas (Cleveland) has joined Zulia: Lider

Pablo Sandoval (Boston), Salvador Perez (Kansas City), and Elvis Andrus (Texas) will take part in the LVBP Celebrity Home Run Derby: El Universal

Freddy Garcia (EDA free agent) is scheduled to arrive in Venezuela on Tuesday: El Emergente

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) left Sunday's game early after fouling a ball off his foot: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League

Nov. 29:
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double.

Zulia beat Margarita 6-0 in game two of doubleheader

Monday's Games:
Caracas (21-13) visits Zulia (13-19) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (24-12) visits Caribes (11-24) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (16-20) visits Aragua (20-15) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (25-12) visits Seattle (22-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (6-30) visits Philadelphia (15-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (25-11) visits Magallanes (22-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (18-18) visits Cardenales (20-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (12-23) visits Boston (15-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (3-6) visits Obregon (4-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 9-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out.    (g/f:3-1)

Cibaenas beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one caught stealing.

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Colorado signed 17-year old Dominican outfielder Wellington Chal: IPL Official Site

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis) finished off his contract with Cibao: Xavier Scruggs Twitter

Monday's Game:
Estrellas (21-12) visits Cibao (16-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one run.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.

San Fernando beat Rivas 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) can hit between 95-98 mph and hopes to rise up the St. Louis system in 2015: La Prena

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 17 games going 17-for-64 (.266) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 36 total bases, eight runs, two walks, 20 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .563 SLG, and .838 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 2.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 7.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one sacrifice.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  1-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and two strikeouts.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (three earned), three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-3).  (g/f:10-4)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

San Juan beat Santurce 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Caguas (14-8) visits Carolina (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) and Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) didn't fair well as Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-0: El Meridiano and El Meridiano

Andras Romero went 3-for-3 with one triple, three RBIs, and one run; Mario Medrano went 1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, and one run; Nicholas Cabarcas went 1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs in Colombian Academy League play: El Universal


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis) is listed on the Paso de Ovejas roster.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis) is listed on the La Cuenca roster.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee) and Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout) are listed on Acayucan roster.

Monday's Game:
Chiapas (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin is open to reworking their offer to Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent) and Chiba Lotte has made a two-year offer to Cuban Alfredo Despaigne: Yakyubaka

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

Ivan Maldonado - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League

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

La Guaira beat Caribes 1-0

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

Aragua beat Zulia 7-4

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

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

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-6

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League

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

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

No Games Until Monday


Mexican Pacific League

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

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

Jalisco beat Mochis 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Dominican League

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

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

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

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

Licey beat Azucareros 8-5

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

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


Nicaraguan League

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

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

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

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League

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

Melbourne beat Brisbane 12-2

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

Perth leads Sydney 2-0, suspended after seven innings

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

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

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-0
Primera Hora Post Game

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

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

Caguas beat Carolina 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game

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


Colombian League

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


Japan & Korea Baseball

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

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