Sunday, December 14, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-14: Luis Mateo Hits A Two-Run Homer; Kender Villegas Finished Fourth In The Venezuelan Parallel League In ERA; Luis Alicea A Guest Instructor In Florida



Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth. 2-for-5 with one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and two runs.

Aragua beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) traveled with Magallenes and signed autographs for the fans at Saturday's game: El Universal

Robert Perez (Lara) has decided to retire, last played in the majors with the Yankees in 2001: El Universal

Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (23-29) visits Lara (27-27) @ 2:00 PM VST
Margarita (19-33) visits Zulia (30-21) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (29-22) visits Magallanes (25-27) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (33-20) visits Caracas (23-30) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

2014 Final Stats:
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) played in two games going 4-for-8 (.500) with one double, one triple, one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, .500 OBP, and 1.250 SLG.
Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) played in nine games going 14-for-32 (.438) with four doubles, five RBIs, 18 total bases, nine runs, three walks, five hit by pitches, one stolen base, four strikeouts, grunded into one double play, .550 OBP, and .563 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) played in 28 games going 31-for-91 (.352) with six doubles, nine RBIs, 38 total bases, nine 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 .418 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) played in 21 games going 22-for-65 (.338) with six doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 31 total bases, ten runs, 12 walks, one sac fly, ten strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .438 OBP, and .477 SLG.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) played in three games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one home run, one RBI, six total bases, two runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, two strikeouts, .500 OBP, and .667 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) played in 33 games going 27-for-96 (.281) with six doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, nine runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 22 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .283 OBP, and .375 SLG.
Ildemaro Vargas (Springfield free agent-Caribes) played in one game going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Ronneird Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) played in 32 games going 24-for-110 (.218) with three doubls, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 33 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 26 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, one caught stealing, .293 OBP, and .300 SLG.

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) made one relief appearance posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) made nine relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.59 ERA.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), ten walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 12 out over 15.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guira) made 12 appearances (six starts) posting a 3-1 record, 1.14 ERA, and one save.  He allowed 32 hits, 13 runs (five earned), two home runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 31 out over 39.1 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) made five relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 1.86 ERA.  He allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 9.2 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) made nine appearances (seven starts) posting a 1-1 record and 2.15 ERA.  He allowed 22 hits, 12 runs (seven earned), 12 walks, hit two batters, threw six wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 29.1 innings.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) made six appearances (five starts) posting a 0-2 record and 2.17 ERA.  He allowed 26 hits, seven earned runs, eight walks, and struck 26 out over 29 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) made four relief appearances posting 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and one save.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, and strruck five out over four innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) made seven starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.52 ERA.  he allowed 20 hits, 11 runs (seven earned), one home run, three walks, hit three batters, and struck 14 out over 25 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made five appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck 13 out over 10.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 5.87 ERA.  He allowed 24 hits, 18 runs (15 earned), one home run, 19 walks, hit two batters, threw three wild pitches, and struck 28 out over 23 innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-Zulia) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 9.00 ERA.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk over one inning.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 12.27 ERA.  He allowed nine hits, seven runs (five earned), four walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.

Standings:

Division A
1. Lara 31-12
2. La Guaira 29-13
3. Caracas 25-16
4. Aragua 24-18
5. Magallanes 24-19
6. Margarita 19-23
7. Zulia 13-26
8. Caribes 14-28

Division B
1. Caimanes 29-15
2. Seattle 27-15
3. Cardenales (Lara) 23-21
4. Detroit 21-22
5. Boston 18-24
6. Philadelphia 18-26
7. Tampa Bay 17-25
8. Navegantes (Magallanes) 7-36


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (3-2).  (p-s:84-55)(g/f:7-4)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-1

Notes:
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mochis) and Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) were placed on the restricted list for protection from getting selected by another team: LMP Official Site

Hermosillo placed Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis) on the inactive list and could be released on December 19th: LMP Official Site

Mexico was crowned champions in the Mexican Academy League with Humberto Castellanos finishing with a 5-1 record and Francisco Arce, Gerardo Bojorquez, Carlos Morales, and Edgar Sanchez each picking up three wins.  Luis Millan and Orlando Pina contributed batting over .300: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (6-14) visits Mexicali (12-8) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (11-9) visits Culiacan (12-8) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-9) visits Navojoa (8-12) @ 5:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (11-9) visits Mazatlan (9-11) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in one game going 2-for-4 (.500) with one double, three total bases, .500 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.250 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 41 games going 46-for-166 (.277) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 63 total bases, 26 runs, 15 walks, nine stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .339 OBP, .380 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 23 games going 15-for-76 (.197) with two doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, one walk, 14 strikeouts, .218 OBP, .224 SLG, and .442 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one walk, and .400 OBP.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) has played in two games going 0-for-6 (.000) with three strikeouts.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.53 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out over 11.1 innings.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 12 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made eight starts posting a 3-3 record, 2.25 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 16 runs (12 earned), four home runs, ten walks, hit three batters, and struck 41 out over 48 innings.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 2.89 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, and struck eight out over 9.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made nine starts posting a 3-1 record, 3.12 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He's allowed 39 hits, 18 runs (15 earned), two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 43.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made eight starts posting a 3-3 record, 6.51 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He's allowed 49 hits, 28 runs (27 earned), three home runs, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 21 out over 37.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, nine runs (seven earned), hit one batter, and struck four out over 9.2 innings.

Notes:
Dustin Garneau (Colorado) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (25-18) visits Licey (17-26) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (27-16) visits Cibao (26-17) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (13-30) visits Azucareros (21-22) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.

San Fernando beat Rivas 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (11-20) visits Rivas (16-14) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (17-13) visits Boer (16-13) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the 11th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two earned runs and two walks (one intentional).  (p-s:11-3)(g/f:1-0)

Sydney beat Adelaide 6-5 in 12 innings
Sydney Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Wednesday


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

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

San Juan beat Caguas 7-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Juan (9-18) visits Santurce (12-16) @ 4:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (17-12) visits Carolina (13-15) @ 6:00 PM AST


Veracuz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Chiapas beat Paso de Ovejas 8-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 9-8
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Andres (4-5-1) visits La Cuenca (7-4)
Chiapas (8-2) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-7-1)
Coatza (2-7-2) visits Santa Rosa (6-4)
Acayucan (6-4) visits Xalapa (4-7)


Myrtle Beach Winter League (January 8, 2015)

Notes:
Luis Alicea (former St. Louis) will be a guest instructor: MBWL Official Site


Korean Baseball Organization

SK re-signed Kim Kwang-Hyun to a one-year deal worth $543,000: Yonhap News Agency

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-13-14: Luis Mateo Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Randy Ruiz Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; David Peralta Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs




Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and one stolen base.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Zulia 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth  1-for-3 with one triple, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) will throw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Sunday and Jose Altuve (Houston) is set to join Magallanes: El Universal

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (25-26) visits Caracas (22-30) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (19-32) visits Zulia (29-21) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (33-19) visits Aragua (28-22) @ 5:30 PM VST
La Guaira (23-28) visits Lara (26-27) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:7-4)(ir-s:1-0)
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (15).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Navojoa 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chicago-A, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Arizona, and Boston were on hand for the Mexican Academy League: MiLB Official Site

Tom Federowicz (Los Angeles) has signed on to play for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (11-8) visits Culiacan (11-8) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (10-9) visits Mazatlan (9-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (6-13) visits Mexicali (11-8) @ 6:00 PM PT
Jalisco (10-9) visits Navojoa (8-11) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-6 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, two passed balls, and threw out one of five base runners.

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 6-5 in 14 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Licey 8-7 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (17-25) visits Escogido (12-30) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-3)
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Rivas beat Boer 10-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one double, one triple, two runs, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat San Fernando 13-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (16-12) visits Chinandega (16-13) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (16-13) visits San Fernando (10-20) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

Perth beat Brisbane 5-4

Sunday's Games:
Adelaide (15-8) visits Sydney (11-12) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (8-14) visits Canberra (11-12) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (13-10) visits Perth (10-12) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) startedat shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two ground into double plays and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat San Juan 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck six out.  (g/f:5-3)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, two unearned runs, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one triple, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 10-9
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The league reviewed the appeal by Santurce and San Juan on a trade, but still denied it: LBPRC Official Site

Tyler Herron (former Springfield) is expected to join Mayaguez on Friday and he will pitch out of the bullpen: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (13-14) visits Santurce (11-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (8-18) visits Caguas (20-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) is starting for the North in the 2014 All-Star game: El Universal


Veracruz League

Saturday's Games:
San Andres (4-4-1) visits La Cuenca (6-4)
Chiapas (7-2) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-6-1)
Acayucan (4-4) visits Xalapa (4-5)
Coatza (2-5-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-4)


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

Allen Cordoba (DSL) is listed on the Urraca roster with Carlos Gonzalez (former Johnson City-Houston scout) listed as pitching coach: Panama League Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin will meet with Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) to persuade him to stay with the team instead of pursuing the MLB.  Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima) is meeting with Hiroshima to work on contract for 2015: Yakyubaka

Friday, December 12, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-14: Anthony Garcia Collects Three Singles, One Home Run, & Three RBIs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; David Peralta Singles & Drives In Two Runs



Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one RBI, three run, and one stolen base,
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one unassisted double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

Margarita beat Lara 12-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:3-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two runs and assisted in one double play.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Magallanes beat Zulia 19-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (7).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent) will not be ready to pitch for Magallanes: Lider

Caracas hopes to be able to use Miguel Socolovch (MiLB signing) starting tonight after missing time with back issues: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (18-32) visits Zulia (29-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (26-26) visits Magallanes (24-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (33-18) visits La Guaira (22-28) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (22-29) visits Aragua (27-22) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one walk.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (9).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:1-1)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mexicali 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Gerardo Sanchez took over Obregon manager duties for Enrique Reyes, who was fired: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mochis (11-7) visits Culiacan (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (9-9) visits Navojoa (8-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-22) visits Mazatlan (8-10) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (6-12) visits Mexicali (10-8) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at second base batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one double.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lars Anderson (Chicago-N free agent) has signed on to play for Estrellas: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (25-17) visits Azucareros (20-22) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (26-16) visits Escogido (12-29) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (17-24) visits Cibao (25-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

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

Friday's Games:
San Fernando (10-19) visits Chinandega (15-13) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (15-13) visits Boer (16-11) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Adelaide beat Sydney 5-4
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one walk and one throwing error.

Perth beat Brisbane 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Adealide (13-8) visits Sydney (11-10) @ 6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (7-14) visits Canberra (11-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (13-9) visits Perth (9-12) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  4-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and two runs.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and two walks.  (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:3-3)
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 13-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Ivan Maldonando (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:9-4)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) is a candidate for the 2015 Caribbean Confederation Hall of Fame: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Santurce (11-15) visits Mayaguez (16-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (19-9) visits San Juan (8-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:0-2)

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

La Cuenca beat Paso de Ovejas 4-3 in 10 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
La Cuence (5-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-5-1)
Xalapa (4-5) visits Coatza (2-5-2)
Chiapas (6-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-4)
Acayucan (4-4) visits San Andres (4-3-1)


Nippon Professional Baseball

Scott Boras is discussing Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) with MLB teams and Munenori Kawasaki (Toronto free agent) may sign a minor-league deal sometime by the end of the year: Yakyubaka

Wade LeBlanc (Anaheim free agent) and Anthony Seratelli (New York-N free agent) signed with Seibu: Yakyabaka

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-14: Edmundo Sosa & Jonathan Rivera Set To Play In Panama; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Justin Christian Singles & Drives In Three Runs




Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Lara beat Margarita 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-6 with three RBIs, one run, and assisted in four double plays.

Aragua beat Caribes 9-8 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) is expected to rejoin the team this week: El Universal

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (29-19) visits Magallanes (23-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-32) visits Lara (26-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (32-18) visits La Guaira (22-27) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals

Thursday's Games:
Seattle (27-15) visits Lara (31-12)
La Guiara (29-13) visits Caimanes (29-15)


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, three two-out RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mexicali 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brian Burres (Colorado free agent) has signed on to pitch Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (9-8) visits Jalisco (9-8) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (10-7) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (7-10) visits Obregon (6-11) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:6-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings,  He allowed six hits, three unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-3).

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

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (25-16) visits Azucareros (20-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (24-17) visits Cibaenas (25-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two runs and two strikeouts.

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

Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (15-12) visits San Fernando (9-19) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (15-11) visits Rivas (15-12) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at third base, batting eighth.  One RBI and one sac fly.

Brisbane beat Perth 3-2 in 11 innings

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (12-8) visits Sydney (11-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (7-13) visits Canberra (10-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (13-8) visits Perth (8-12) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

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

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

San Juan beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 11-8
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (12-14) visits Caguas (19-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (16-11) visits Santurce (10-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Sincelejo released Ronald Castillo (Peoria) due to poor performance: LCBP Official Site


Veracruz League

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.   He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (g/f:2-1)

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and committed one error.

La Cuenca beat Paso de Ovejas 5-4 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.

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

Thursday's Games:
La Cuenca (4-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-4-1)
Xalapa (3-5) visits Coatza (2-4-2)
Chiapas (6-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-4)
Acayucan (4-4) visits San Andres (4-3-1)


Panama League (December 15, 2014)

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (State College) and Jonathan Rivera (DSL) are in Metropolitanas camp: Panama American


Nippon Professional Baseball

Seibu is looking to sign Wade LeBlanc (Anaheim free agent): Yakyubaka

Yokohama is negotiating with Yulieski Gourriel on a one and two-year deal: Yakyubaka

Chihiro Kaneko (Orix) blogs about his decision to stay in Japan instead of pursue MLB: Yakyubaka

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-10-14: Anthony Garcia Hits A Three-Run & Two-Run Homer; Jose Martinez Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Nick Additon Strikes Out Six Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck six out.  (g/f:2-3)

La Guaira beat Zulia 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and moved to second, batting third.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in three double plays.

Aragua beat Margarita 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-7 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent-Aragua) will be used in relief to get warmed up and be inserted into the rotation: Lider

Daniel Osterbrock (Lancaster) has signed on to pitch for Lara: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (17-31) visits Lara (25-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (32-17) visits Aragua (26-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-26) visits La Guaira (22-26) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caribes 1-0

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, hit one batter, and struck two out.

La Guaira beat Caracas 11-5


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and three walks.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 13-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) is currently sidelined with a knee injury: SportsSMS Twitter

Greg Vaughn (former 1984 draft selection) was named hitting coach for Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Edgar Gonzalez (former Memphis-Mazatlan) released a book entitled "The Perfect Game" based on the fight against breast cancer: Mazatlan Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (8-8) visits Jalisco (9-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (10-6) visits Mochis (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (7-10) visits Hermosillo (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (6-10) visits Obregon (6-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-5)

Escogido beat Estrellas 5-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Cibao beat Licey 11-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one outfield assist.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (3-3).  (g/f:4-2)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jon Leicester (Mexico) signed on to pitch for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Shairon Martis (Uni-President) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (24-16) visits Licey (16-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-28) visits Estrellas (24-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (20-20) visits Cibaenas (24-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Rivas beat San Fernando 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (San Diego free agent) talked about his recent struggles and says teams have contacted his agent about 2015: La Prensa

Wednesday's Games:
San Fernando (8-19) visits Rivas (15-11) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (15-11) visits Boer (14-11) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (12-8) visits Sydney (11-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (7-12) visits Canberra (9-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (12-8) visits Perth (8-11) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs, and two runs.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at second base, batting ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 4-3 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The trade between San Juan and Santurce, which included Ruben Gotay (former Memphis) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis), was rejected by the league and both teams have filed a grievance: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (18-8) visits Mayaguez (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (12-13) visits San Juan (7-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) was in attendance for the Barranquilla 2-1 victory over Cartagena: El Heraldo

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) and Ronald Ramirez (former Palm beach-Cartagena) were named to the All-Star team.  Ozzie Guillen and Ivan Rodriguez will be on hand for the game: El Universal


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

La Cuenca beat Paso de Ovejas 10-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
La Cuenca (3-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-3-1)
Acayucan (3-3) visits San Andres (3-2-1)
Chiapas (4-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-2)
Xalapa (2-5) visits Coatza (2-3-2)


Nippon Professional Baseball

Yokohama signed Hideki Okajima (Softbank free agent): Yakyubaka

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-14: Kender Villegas Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On For The Save; Ronneird Garcia Singles & Drives In One Run; Carlos Martinez & Miguel Socolovich Items



Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 29 games going 36-for-106 (.340) with seven hits, one triple, 18 RBIs, 45 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .393 OBP, .425 SLG, and .818 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 47 games going 59-for-185 (.319) with 16 doubles, one triple, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 86 total bases, 28 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .376 OBP, .465 SLG, and .840 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 48-for-151 (.318) with 11 doubles, two triples, one home run, 21 RBIs, 66 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 23 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .390 OBP, .437 SLG, and .827 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in nine games going 11-for-38 (.289) with three doubles, five RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, four walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .357 OBP, .368 SLG, and .726 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 40 games going 41-for-154 (.266) with five doubles, three home runs, 13 RBIs, 55 total bases, 24 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 35 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .357 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 41 games going 36-for-148 (.243) with three doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 54 total bases, 16 runs, seven walks, 33 strikeouts, .290 OBP, .365 SLG, and .655 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 25 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.36 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, seven holds, and six saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 31 out over 24.2 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
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 4.32 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 21 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.82 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 22 hits, 11 earned runs, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 17 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.
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.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over three innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 14.40 ERA, and2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (EDA Rhinos free agent) has started training to join Aragua: Lider

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) plans to return on Wednesday: El Emergente

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) will miss a short amount of time with back discomfort: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (29-18) visits La Guaira (21-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-30) visits Aragua (25-22) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-17) visits Magallanes (22-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-2

Tuesday's Games - Regular Season Finale:
Aragua (23-18) visits Caribes (14-27) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (24-18) visits Margarita (18-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (18-25) visits Tamapa Bay (16-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (21-21) visits Caimanes (28-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (28-13) visits Caracas (25-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (17-24) visits Cardenales (23-20) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (26-15) visits Navegantes (7-35) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) was named Pitcher of the Week: LMP Official Site

Von Hayes (former Alexandria MGR) was named manager for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League): MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Culiacan (8-7) visits Jalisco (8-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (9-6) visits Mochis (9-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (7-9) visits Hermosillo (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-10) visits Obregon (6-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) received consideration for Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Chicago-N signed 16-year old Dominican outfielder Yovanny Cuevas: IPL Official Site

Josh Lueke (Tampa Bay free agent) has signed on to pitch for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

LIDOM is considering legal action against Asian professional teams for signing players and pulling them from winter play: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (24-15) visits Azucaeros (19-20) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (24-15) visits Escogido (11-28) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (16-23) visits Cibao (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) has played in 11 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with two doubles, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, one walk, six strikeouts, .327 OBA, .367 SLG, and .694 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 24-for-84 (.286) with five doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .406 OBA, .381 SLG, and .787 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in 16 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 19 strikeouts, .348 OBA, .362 SLG, and .710 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 20 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with three doubles, one  home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 15 strikeouts, .316 OBA, .333 SLG, and .649 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made five appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, four runs (two earned), 13 walks, and struck ten out over 20 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and stuck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (14-10) visits Chinandega (14-11) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (14-11) visits San Fernando (8-18) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
Chin-Hui Tsao (Kansas City free agent) has been suspended from pitching for Adelaide due to past crimes in China: Focus Taiwan


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) is expected to join Mayaguez in a couple weeks: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Santurce) and Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-San Juan) swapped teams: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (10-14) visits Carolina (11-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (15-10) visits San Juan (7-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has gone 12-for-51 (.235) with five doubles, four RBIs, five runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, ,304 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) has gone 3-for-34 (.125) with four RBIs, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .222 OBP, and .125 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record with 0.00 ERA and one save.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 8.1 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over four innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 7.36 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (8-15) visits Sincelejo (11-11)
Cartagena (12-10) visits Barranquilla (14-9)


Veracruz League

Tuesday's Games:
La Cuenca (2-4) visits Paso de Vejas (3-2-1)
Acayuvan (3-3) visits San Andres (3-2-1)
Chiapas (4-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-2)
Xalapa (2-4) visits Coatza (1-3-2)


Caribbean Series (February 2015)

Notes:
Cuba is waiting for OFAC to make a decision on whether they can play in Puerto Rico: LMP Official Site


Florida

Notes:
Wil Pujols (former Johnson City) is currently working out on Florida as a pitcher: Wil Pujols YouTube Page

Monday, December 8, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-8-14: David Peralta Collects Two Doubles & Five RBIs; Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Alberto Castillo Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Hit Over Six Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guiara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:16-9)

La Guaira beat Caracas 12-10 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and moved to left field, batting fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Aragua beat Zulia 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, three runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, five two-out RBIs, and one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two runs and one hit by pitch.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:3-0)
Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Zulia (29-17) visits Caracas (21-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Games:
Margarita (18-23) visits Zulia (13-26) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (23-17) visits La Guaira (27-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (15-25) visits Seattle (26-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (27-15) visits Philadelphia (17-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (17-23) visits Detroit (20-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (14-26) visits Magallanes (23-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (7-34) visits Caimanes (27-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (30-12) visits Caracas (25-14) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (14).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 8-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Chrtistian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, one balk, and struck eight out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:89-59)(g/f:7-2)

Mochis beat Navojoa 8-0 in game one of doubleheader

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) stated in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Navojoa (6-9) visits Hermosillo (9-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Dominican League

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-1)

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-3
Listin Diario Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) was named to the All-Star team: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 24 games going 25-for-83 (.301) with six doubles, one triple, six home runs, 22 RBIs, 51 total bases, 17 runs, 12 walks, 16 strikeouts, .410 OBP, .614 SLG, and 1.024 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 18 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with six doubls, one home run, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, nine runs, five walks, 16 strikeouts, .373 OBP, .424 SLG, and .798 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) has played in 22 games going 20-for-71 (.282) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 36 total bases, 12 runs, 16 walks, 14 strikeouts, .433 OBP, .506 SLG, and .940 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has played in 25 games going 22-for-84 (.262) with five doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 33 total bases, eight runs, five walks, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .304 OBP, .393 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 22 games going 20-for-78 (.256) with five doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, six runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .310 OBP, .359 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) has played in 22 games going 11-for-72 (.153) with four doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .274 OBP, .208 SLG, and .482 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made five appearances (four starts) posting a 2-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, five unearned runs, three walks, hit three batters, and struck 13 out over 26.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.71 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, one hold, and four saves.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 12.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.64 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (two earned), five walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 11 innings.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.12 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck six out over 8.2 innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made seven starts posting a 1-4 record, 3.66 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed 44 hits, 22 runs (20 earned), one home run, six walks, and struck 19 out over 38.2 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck eight out over 8.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in five games going 9-for-22 (.409) with one double, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .435 OBA, .455 SLG, and .890 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) has played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with three doubles, four RBIs, five runs, five walks, one hit by pitch, three strikeouts, .520 OBA, .526 SLG, and 1.046 OPS.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuena) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 3.67 innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 24.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, one home run, and hit one batter over three innings.

Monday's Games:
La Cuenca (2-4) visits Paso de Ovejas (3-1-1)
Acayucan (2-3) visits San Andres (3-2-1)
Chiapas (4-2) visits Santa Rosa (4-2)
Xalapa (2-4) visits Coatza (1-3-2)


Japan & Korea

Chiba Lotte (NPB) has come to terms with Alfredo Despaigne for the 2015 season: Yakyubaka

Talks between Hanwha (KBO) and Felix Pie broke down and the team is searching for another foreign bat: Yonhap News Agency

NC Dinos (KBO) re-signed Eric Hacker: Yonhap News Agency

LG Twins (KBO) signed Henry Sosa (Nexen free agent): Yonhap News Agency

Yang Hyeon-Jong will spend another season with Kia (KBO) and try for the MLB next winter: Yonhap News Agency