Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-09

*Mexican Pacific League*

Former St. Louis Cardinals that played for Mochis (regular season):
Felix Jose batted .150 with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, nine strikeouts, 17 strikeouts, one stolen base, .257 OBP, .283 SLG, and .540 OPS in 17 games.

Alberto Castillo made seven appearances (five starts) posting an 0-4 record and 8.00 ERA. He allowed 32 hits, 25 runs (24 earned), three home runs, hit one batter, walked 17, and struck out 19 over 27 innings.

*Venezuelan League*

No game Monday, Tuesday's game:
Caracas visits Aragua @ 7:30pm VST, Caracas leads the best of seven series 2-1.
Jose Rada (GCL): Pitches for Aragua.

*Dominican Republic League*

St. Louis Cardinals that played for Gigantes (regular season):
Elvis Hernandez made one relief appearance and pitched 2/3 of an inning, giving up one hit and walking one for the hold.

Gigantes del Cibao held a celebration, for getting to the Championship Series, with the fans: Link

*Colombian League*

Championship Finale:
Donovan Solano (Springfield): Started at shortstop and batted 3rd. 2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and committed one error.
More post games notes: Link

Pictures of Barranquilla celebrating in the streets after winning the title: Link
Donovan Solano (Springfield) lead the Championship Series in walks (6) and doubles (3)

*Puerto Rican League*

Former St. Louis Cardinals that played for Arecibo (regular season):
Bill Pulsipher made seven starts posting a 3-1 record and 4.34 ERA. He allowed 37 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), four home runs, five walks, and struck out 25 over 29 innings.

*Caribbean Series*

Opening Day Febuary 2:
Venezuela (N/A) vs. Dominican Republic (Licey)
Puerto Rico (Ponce) vs. Mexican Pacific (Mazatlan)

Amaury Marti (Memphis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Play for Licey.
Joe Thurston (Memphis): Plays for Ponce.

Ponce's two stars, Ivan Rodriguez and Javier Vasquez, will not be joining the club for the Caribbean Series: Link

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