Monday, October 21, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-13: Audry Perez Hits A Solo Home Run; Ronny Gil Singles & Drives In One Run; Richard Castillo Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Arizona Fall League

Stats:
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) has played in eight games going 12-for-29 (.414) with two doubles, two triples, three RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, five stolen base, six strikeouts, .471 OBP, .621 SLG, and 1.091 OPS.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) has played in six games going 8-for-22 (.364) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, six runs, four walks, three stolen bases, five strikeouts, .444 OBP, .591 SLG, and 1.035 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) has played in four games going 3-for-13 (.231) with three RBIs, three total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .231 SLG, and .564 OPS.

Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over three innings.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck five out over four innings.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck seven out over eight innings.

Monday's Games:
Salt River (4-6) visits Peoria (3-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-4) visits Mesa (7-2-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (5-4-1) visits Scottsdale (4-6) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). 


Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the eighth as a pinch runner and took over second base, batting fourth.  Assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)


Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one outfield assist.


Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, and grounded into one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 12-10

Notes:
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) is part of the youth movement going on with Margarita: Lider

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) says he is ready to pitch: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League

Current Cardinals:
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with one double, one triple, one RBI, seven total bases, one run, two walks, six strikeouts, .261 OBP, and .333 SLG.
Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) has played in four games going 1-for-13 (.077) with one double, two RBIs, two total bases, one run, four walks, one sacrifice, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .294 OBP, and .154 SLG.

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He allowed one hit and no runs over one inning.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 5.79 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (DSL-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 22.50 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, and two walks over two innings.

Former Cardinals:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) has played in five games going 5-for-16 (.313) with two doubles, five RBIs, seven total bases, four runs, six walks, two strikeouts, .500 OBP, and .438 SLG.

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck five out over six innings.
Eudabry Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 2.25 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck five out over four innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 9.64 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, five earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over 4.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 14.40 ERA.  He's allowed four his, eight earned runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over five innings.

Monday's Games:
Zulia (3-3) visits Aragua (1-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (3-3) visits La Guaira (5-3) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (4-4) visits Caribes (1-4) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (2-4) visits Boston (2-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (2-5) visits Magallanes (5-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (5-2) visits Lara (4-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (5-2) visits Caracas (5-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-2) visits Navegantes (2-4) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.


Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.


Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and two RBIs.


No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Saturday's Results:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Luis Pedromo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit,  no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)


Sunday's Results:

Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over at third base, batting eighth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one throwing error.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over as designated hitter, batting sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Escogido honored Sammy Sosa and Julio Franco: Escogido Official Site

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (2-0) visits Escogido (1-2) @ 7:30 PM AST - Nick Additon (Memphis-Escogido) vs. Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas)
Licey (2-1) visits Cibao (0-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (October 25, 2013)

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) named opening day starting left fielder and Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) as starter: El Nuevo Diario

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) will begin the season in the rotation: El Nuevo Diario

Chinandega named Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) starting right fielder, Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) designated hitter, and Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) first baseman: El Nuevo Diario


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Orix is holding a roster spot open for Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-13: Scott McGregor Pitches Four Scoreless Innings; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Three Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save; Stephen Piscotty Singles & Drives In One Run

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Salt River beat Mesa 8-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (g/:5-3)
Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-1)

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

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

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

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:6-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Caracas 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Lara (2-6) visits La Guaira (4-4) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caribes (4-5) visits Zulia (4-5) @ 4:00 PM VST
Caracas (5-4) visits Margarita (2-7) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (8-1) visits Magallanes (6-3) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pittsburgh signed catcher Mikell Granberry out of the Mexican League academy: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (2-4) visits Mochis (2-5) @ 3:30 PM MT
Guasave (4-3) visits Culiacan (4-3) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (4-3) visits Mazatlan (4-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-0) visits Obregon (1-5) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One RBI and one walk at the plate.

Licey beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Juan Castillo (former Palm Beach-Escogido) entered in the eighth as a catcher.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-2) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (2-0) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (1-1) visits Licey (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-13: Jacob Wilson Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Breyvic Valera Singles & Drives In One Run; Jamie Romak To Play In Venezuela

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one triple, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and assisted in three double plays.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:68-47)(g/f:5-2)

Salt River beat Peoria 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Scottsdale (3-6) visits Peoria (3-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (3-6) visits Mesa (7-1-1) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-4) visits Glendale (5-3-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Notes:
Jamie Romak (Memphis) has signed on to play with La Guaira: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (4-4) visits Zulia (3-5) @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (1-6) visits La Guaira (4-3) @ 5:00 PM VST - Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) vs. Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira)
Magallanes (6-2) visits Aragua (7-1) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (5-3) visits Magallanes (6-2) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Thursday's Results:

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk.

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-2

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double.

Boston beat Margarita 4-1 in 6 innings

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.

Philadelphia beat Aragua 10-7

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started and first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Guasave 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered in the eight as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (4-2) visits Mazatlan (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Guasave (3-3) visits Culiacan (4-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (2-3) visits Mochis (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-0) visits Obregon (1-5) @ 6:00 PM MST


Dominican League

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

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Licey 4-1

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Cibao 6-1

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, two walks, and one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (0-1) visits Licey (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (0-1) visits Aguilas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (1-0) visits Estrellas (1-0) @ 8:00 PM VST


Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Xalapa 15-8
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Veracruz visits Tuxpan @ 14:30
Acayucan visits Coatzacoalcos @ 13:00
Oluta visits Cordoba @ 17:30


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Trevor Holder (San Diego) and Justin Erasmus (Gateway) have signed on to pitch for Melbourne: Melboure Official Site

Lewis Thorpe (Minnesota) has signed on to pitch for Melboure: Melbourne Official Site

Friday, October 18, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-18-13: Anthony Ferrara Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One & Holds Two Runners On Base; Chad Huffman Singles Twice & Walks

Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in center field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:33-19)(g/f:2-0)
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)

Glendale beat Salt River 6-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Surprise (4-4) visits Mesa (7-0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (5-2-1) visits Scottsdale (2-6) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (3-5) visits Salt River (2-6) @ 6:35 PM MST - Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Lara 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-1)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks,hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:82-50)(g/f:5-4)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the save (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua Beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua roster: Aragua Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (4-3) visits Zulia (2-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (4-3) visits Margarita (1-6) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (5-2) visits Lara (1-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (7-0) visits La Guaira (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Guasave beat Mazatlan 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) received a commemorative book on Obregon: Obregon Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (4-1) visits Mazatlan (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (3-2) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (1-3) visits Mochis (1-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (4-0) visits Obregon (1-4) @ 7:50 PM MST


Dominican League - Opening Day

Notes:
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido pitching coach) talks about his pitching staff: Escogido Official Site

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis) and Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) are in the opening day lineup for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis) will be in opening day lineup for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Aguilas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 8:00 PM AST


Veracruz League - Opening Day

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) will be important part in bullpen and Aldemys Diaz (Cuban free agent) will be starting third baseman for Cordoba: LIV Official Site

Friday's Games:
Xalapa (0-0) visits San Andres (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Trent Oeltjen (Anaheim) will return to play with Sydney: Sydney Official Site


European Leagues

Winter showcase to be held on December 21, 2013 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Mister Baseball


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Hanshin) wants to start and will condition over offseason: Yakyubaka

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-13: Stephen Piscotty Doubles, Triples, & Drives In One Run; James Ramsey Collects One Double, Two Walks, & One RBI; Ronnierd Garcia Triples & Knocks In One Run

Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and one sac fly.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-13)(g/f:2-0)

Glendale beat Salt River 8-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (2-5) visits Surprise (3-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (4-2-1) visits Salt River (2-5) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (3-4) visits Mesa (6-0-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the seventh at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Caribes 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one throwing error.
Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)

La Guaira beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and one hit by pitch.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one outfield assist.

Aragua beat Margarita 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Allan Dykstra (New York-N) has signed on to play for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

St. Louis granted Lara permission to use Richard Castillo (Memphis) cause he was on the extreme fatigue list: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (3-3) visits Lara (1-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (3-3) visits La Guaira (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (4-2) visits Zulia (2-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (6-0) visits Margarita (1-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Tuesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game in right field.

Margarita beat Seattle 2-1

Wednesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Margarita beat La Guaira 2-1

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one error.

Caracas beat Caribes 7-4

Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) second and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Caimanes beat Aragua 5-2

Thursday's Games:
Navegantes (1-3) visits Caribes (1-4) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (0-5) visits Cardenales (4-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (3-0) visits Magallanes (3-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones(2-2) visits Margarita (4-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (2-3) visits Tampa Bay (2-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (4-1) visits Caimanes (2-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (1-4) visits Detroit (3-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (2-3) visits Philadelphia (3-1) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and moved to right field, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mazatlan 12-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Navojoa (0-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan(2-2)  visits Guasave (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (1-3) visits Hermosillo (3-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League (October 18, 2013)

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield) and Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection) were introduced as part of San Andres' team: LIV Official Site


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Escogido is unsure what role Nick Additon (Memphis) will play with the team at this time: Escogido Official Site


Australian Baseball League (October 31, 2013)

Baltimore is sending Kevin Grendell, Zach Staniewicz, and Tucker Nathans to play with Perth: Perth Official Site

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-16-13: Breyvic Valera Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; Stephen Piscotty Collects Two Singles; Richard Castillo & Scott McGregor Activated In Venezuela

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4, was picked off, and committed one throwing error.

Surprise beat Salt River 9-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mesa (5-0-1) visits Peoria (3-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-4) visits Glendale (3-2-1) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (3-3) visits Scottsdale (1-5) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-15)

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) entered seventh as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting eighth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Aragua beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Colin McHugh (Colorado) has signed on to pitch for Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Richard Castillo (Memphis) and Scott McGregor (Memphis) have been added to the Lara active roster: Lara Official Site

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis) has signed on to pitch with Magallanes and is expected to start this week: Magallanes Official Site

With the signing of the winter agreement, teams in the LVBP have 24 hours to adjust rosters.Including Cuba in the Caribbean Series is also under discussion: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (3-2) visits Caracas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-2) visits Zulia (2-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (2-2) visits Lara (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-0) visits Margarita (1-4) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Mazatlan beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with two walks and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (2-1) visits Guasave (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (1-2) visits Hermosillo (2-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (1-1) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Notes:
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) went 2-for-4 with one double as Licey lost to Aguilas 3-2: Licey Official Site

Tony Pena (former St. Louis) was honored by Montecristenos Association: Aguilas Official Site

Charlie Haeger (Boston) and Adam Liberatore (Tampa Bay) have signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League  (October 25, 2013)

Notes:
Teams begin preseason play this Friday: El Nuevo Diario


Colombian League (November 8, 2013)

Notes:
Barranquilla is reaching out to Donovan Solano (former Memphis) and others to see if they will play this winter: El Heraldo

Jose Garcia (former Memphis) is set to play for Barranquilla: Fabio Poveda Twitter

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-13: Stephen Piscotty Collects Four Singles & One RBI; Dean Kiekhefer Strikes Out Two Over One Inning For The Hold; Anthony Ferrara Pitches One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted sixth.  4-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the hold (1).  (p-s:21-10)(g/f:2-0)
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-1)

Salt River beat Surprise 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Scottsdale (1-4) visits Mesa (4-0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (3-1-1) visits Peoria (2-3) @ 6:35 PM MST
Surprise (2-3) visits Salt River (2-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 1-for-8 (.125) with three RBIs, one total bases, one run, one walk, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OBP.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one walk and .250 OBP.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in two games going 0-for-5 (.000).

Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, and two home runs over one inning.

Former Cardinals:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .582 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one triple, two RBIs, five total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .294 OBP, .357 SLG, and .651 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in four games going 2-for-13 (.154) with two RBIs, two total bases, one run, one walk, .214 OBP, .154 SLG, and .368 OPS.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) has played in three games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over two innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.80 ERA, and 0.40 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out over five innings.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run over one inning.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and one walk over two innings.
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 15.00 ERA, and 2.67 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over three innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (2-2) visits Caracas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (2-2) visits Zulia (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (4-0) visits Margarita (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeeout.

Caracas and Magallanes tied 0-0

Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Alirio Negrette (DSL-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and one walk.

Navegantes beat Caribes 9-8

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.

Margarita beat Tiburones 3-2

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

La Guaira beat Caimanes 11-1

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (1-1) visits Tiburones (1-2) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (1-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (2-0) visits La Guaira (3-0) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (2-1) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (2-1) visits Lara (1-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (2-1) visits Seattle (2-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (0-3) visits Boston (0-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (1-2) visits Navegantes (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered in 12th inning as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Obregon 3-2 in 13 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mazatlan (1-1) visits Guasave (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (1-1) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League (October 18, 2013)

Dan Butler (Boston) and Jordan Pacheco (Colorado) have signed on to play with Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Softbank has parted ways with Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka