Cardinals Drop Nine Latin Players

Four from the Venezuelan Summer League and five from the Dominican Summer League are now ex-Cardinals.

The Cardinal Nation

2010 VSL Cardinals Starting Reserve Position Players

Josh Jones’ second report in our series of in-depth articles covers the position player reserves from the 2010 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals.

The Cardinal Nation

Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Notebook 8-9-10

The 2010 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals finished their season with eight consecutive losses. Jem Argenal batted .333 last week.

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Notebook 7-25-10

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals continue to struggle and are now 14 games under .500.

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Notebook 5-23-10

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals are 2-3 and tied for fifth in the seven-team league. The team is 1-2 at home, 1-1 on the road, and one and half games out of first place.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-09

Adron Chambers repeats as the player of the day in our daily report on Cardinals prospects past and present in winter ball.

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2009 Cardinals Venezuelan Summer League Reserve Position Players

Josh Jones’ fourth report in our series of in-depth articles covers the position player reserves from the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals.

The Cardinals Nation

VSL Mariners Beat Cardinals 14-6: Carlos Yegues 2-Run HR; Jem Argenal Doubles & 1 RBI; Jose Cortez 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Fernando Cedeno Gets Rocked

Individual Highlights:
Moises Marquez 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.
Hector Garcia 1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one throwing error.
Hayrich Martina 2-for-2 with one double and two runs.
Jem Argenal 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and two runs.
Limbert Rivas 0-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.
Jose Cortez 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Fabian Marquez One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore
VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Cardinals Beat Tigers 13-4: Roberto Perez Doubles, 1 HR, & 2 RBIs; Carlos Yegues 1 HR & 4 RBIs; Gerwins Velasco 2 Doubles & 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 2-for-6 with one stolen base, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.
Kaizer Hinojoza 2-for-6 with two doubles, one run, three strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-3 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Roberto Perez 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Hayrich Martina 1-for-1 with one run.
Hector Garcia 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Moises Marquez 1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jem Argenal 2-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Gerwins Velasco 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, and threw out two runners.
Tharick Martines 2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), and one run.
Gregorio Ramos One inning, one hit, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
Johnny Polanco One inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Alexander Castellano 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Carlos Oraa Started, Win (1-0), six innings, five hits, three earned runs, two walks, two wild pitches, and five strikeouts. (g/f:5-5)
Ramon Ulacio One inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, one balk, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Boxscore
VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Pirates Beat Cardinals 7-3: Hector Garcia 1 HR & 2 RBIs; Roberto Perez 1 RBI; Pitchers Get Go Wild

Individual Highlights:
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.
Roberto Perez 1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Garcia 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-2, two outfield assists, and assisted in one double play.
Jackson Solarte 1.1 innings, one hit, and no runs. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Jem Argenal 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Gerwins Velasco 0-for-1 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Hayrich Martina 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Moises Marquez 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Moises Colorado Started, three innings, two hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, one hit by pitch, two wild pitches, and three strikeouts. (g/f:1-5)
Hector Corpas Loss (0-1), 3.2 innings, seven hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, one wild pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-3)
Francisco Guzman One inning, one hit, three earned runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, two wild pitches, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Boxscore
VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Cardinals Beat Tigers 7-0: Jem Argenal Solo HR; Hector Garcia 3 Hits, Doubles, & 1 RBI; Deimer Bier Pitches 6 Scoreless, K's 8

Individual Highlights:
Jose Cortez 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Roberto Perez 0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Garcia 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Gerwins Velasco 1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two strikeouts, and allowed two stolen bases.
Jem Argenal 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Tharick Martines 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Hayrich Martina 2-for-4 with one run.
Deimer Bier Started, Win (2-1), six innings, four hits, no runs, two walks, eight strikeouts. (g/f:5-4)
Fernando Cedeno Save (1), three innings, two hits, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:5-2)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Yegues 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Boxscore
VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Phillies Beat Cardinals 2-1 In 10 Innings: Alexander Castellano 1 RBI; Hildemaro Vargas Doubles; Javier Avendano Another Nice Start

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 1-for-2 with one double, one walk, two caught stealings, and assisted in one double play.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Tharick Martines 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Omar Viloria 1-for-4 and threw out two runners.
Carlos Yegues 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Javier Avendano Started, six innings, five hits, one earned run, three walks, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:9-4)
Hector Corpas Three innings, two hits, no runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:2-5)

Rough Outing:
Jose Cortez 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hayrich Martina 0-for-3.
Francisco Guzman Loss (0-1), 0.1 innings, one hit, and one unearned run. (g/f:1-0)

Boxscore

VSL Cardinals Beat Mets 3-1: Javier Avendano Pitches 4 Scoreless Innings & K's 6, Angelo Echeverria Pitches 3 Hitless & Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Jose Cortez 2-for-4 with one run.
Limbert Rivas 1-for-3 with one walk, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.
Gerwuins Velasco 0-for-2 with two walks.
Hayrich Martina 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and two fielding errors.
Kaizer Hinojoza 1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Javier Avendano Started, four innings, one hit, no runs, two walks, and six strikeouts. (g/f:2-4)
Angelo Echeverria Win (1-0), three innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and four strikeouts. (g/f:1-4)
Fabian Marquez Hold (1), one inning, no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Jem Argenal 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Osmir Medina 0-for-4.
Francisco Guzman Save (1), one inning, two hits, one unearned run, and two strikeouts (g/f:1-0)

Boxscore

Cardinals Sign Five, Begin Venezuelan Play

The St. Louis Cardinals signed five pitchers for their Venezuelan Summer League roster as 2009 league play began this week.

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St. Louis Cardinals Venezuelan Parallel League Team: 2008 Hitters Part Three

Part three of the Cardinals Parallel League Hitters will cover the final 13 hitters for the team.

Omar Viloria (VSL) played in 27 games batting .163 (7-for-43) with a .265 OBP and .163 SLG. The 17-year old right-handed swinger had two RBIs, seven total bases, scored four runs, and walked five times. He struck out 19% (8) of the time and committed four errors. Viloria played six games at catcher, nine at first base, six as designated hitter, and five as a pinch hitter.

The first-year VSL player didn't get much playing time as he was behind players like Yorbel Alcala, Limbert Rivas, and Roberto Espinoza on the depth chart. Viloria picked up his first hit on October 23 in a pinch hit situation and drove in his first run on November 5. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 4-0, 0 RBIs)

Viloria will probably make a return to the Venezuelan Summer League in 2009 and fall in the same situation he was in during the regular and winter season, not getting ample playing time. He will have to learn different positions in order to get in the game, such as third base (one game in 2008) or the outfield.

Hayrich Martina (DSL) played in 23 games batting .139 (5-for-36) with a .162 OBP and .167 SLG. The 18-year old right-handed swinger had one double, one RBI, six total bases, and one walks. He struck out 47% (17) of the time and committed two errors. Martina played eight games as designated hitter, four at second base, four in left field, two at third base, two as a pinch hitter, and one as a pinch runner.

The second-year DSL participant was able to play in the Venezuelan Parallel League due to him being born in the Netherlands and there are no rules binding him to one or the other league (such as the Dominican Republic Parallel League). Martina picked up his first hit on October 28 and had a three-game hitting streak between December 2-10, where he went 3-for-9 (.333) with one double and one RBI. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 4-0, 0 RBIs)

I'm really not sure if Martina will end up returning to DSL for 2009 or this winter was a prelude to him making the jump to VSL. But I won't rule out the return to DSL as Alexander Castellano played last winter in the Venezuelan Parallel League then was assigned to DSL for the 2008 season. Martina still looks to be in a bench player role due to his lack of bat.

Peter Jaspe (VSL-Free Agent) played in 22 games batting .222 (8-for-36) with a .364 OBP and .333 SLG. The 18-year old switch hitter had two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 12 total bases, scored three runs, and walked six times. He was 1-for-1 in stolen base attempts, struck out 44% (16) of the time, and committed one error. Jaspe played 13 games in left field, two in centerfield, one in right, two as a designated hitter, tow as a pinch hitter, and one as a pinch runner.

The second-year VSL player started ten games for the Cardinals this winter but was mainly a fill in guy for Jose Cortez, Cristofher Dumont, Alberto Rivero, and Anthony Fonseca. Jaspe had two multi-hit games including a 2-for-2 performance on December 9 where he doubled and drove in two runs. He picked up his first hit on October 20, which was a pinch hit double, and drove in his first run on October 27. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 7-3, 2 RBIs)

Jaspe was released after Parallel League play was done and it's not a surprise. He lost his starting job sometime between the 2007 and 2008 season, seeing a drop in various stats at the same time. He never really proved to be a good quality bat off the bench for the rookie-level club and most likely the organization needs to open up a few spots on the roster for the newcomers in 2009.

Wilson Perez (VSL-Free Agent) played in 21 games batting .171 (6-for-35) with a .216 OBP and .200 SLG. The 19-year old right-handed swinger had one double, one RBI, seven total bases, scored two runs, and walked one time. He struck out 37% (13) of the time and committed no errors. Perez played 12 games in right field, three in left, and four as a pinch hitter.

The second-year VSL participant was a back-up in the outfield to Cristofher Dumont, Anthony Fonseca, and Jose Cortez. He picked up his first hit on October 23. He had his best game on November 25, going 2-for-2 with a double and one RBI. In his last 11 at-bats, during the winter, he struck out six times. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 1-0, 0 RBIs)

Perez was another casualty in the shuffle for an outfield job after Parallel League. He missed a lot of time during the 2008 season, for unknown reasons, but came on strong at the end. During the winter season he just couldn't put anything together, watching all his stats take a hit, and lost his job. Having solid outfielders like Anthony Fonseca and Jose Cortez made him expendable.

Gerwuins Velazco (July 2nd Signing) played in 19 games batting .219 (7-for-32) with a .324 OBP and .250 SLG. The 17-year old right-handed swinger had one double, one RBI, eight total bases, and walked five times. He struck out 16% (5) of the time and committed no errors. Velazco played six games at catcher, four at first base, four as designated hitter, and four as pinch hitter.

The newly signed prospect played back-up to Limbert Rivas, Yorbel Alcala, Roberto Espinoza, and Roberto Perez during the winter season. He collected his first hit on October 30, which was a double. Velazco had two multi-hit games including a 2-for-3 performance on December 2 where he drove in his first and only RBI. He did get a chance to start six games. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 3-0, 0 RBIs)

Velazco could end up following in the same footsteps as Omar Viloria and Jesus Montero during the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League, playing time at catcher, designated hitter, and first base. He sits behind Yorbel Alcala and Limbert Rivas on the depth chart behind the plate.

Kaizer Inojoza (VSL) played in 24 games batting .069 (2-for-29) with a .243 OBP and .069 SLG. The 18-year old right-handed swinger had one RBI, two total bases, scored three runs, and walked four times. He was 2-for-3 in stolen base attempts, struck out 41% (12) of the time, and committed no errors. Inojoza played nine games in left field, four as a pinch runner, four as a pinch hitter, three in centerfield, two in right, and one at first base.

The first-year VSL player only made six starts and basically came off the bench all winter long, much like during the 2008 regular season. Inojoza didn't pick up his first hit until November 15 and drove in his only run on December 2. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 3-0, 0 RBIs)

Inojoza's 2009 season will most likely be spent in the Venezuelan Summer League. I have a feeling he'll be picking up the bulk of the at-bats left behind by recently released players Wilson Perez and Peter Jaspe. He's only played one year, so there's still plenty of time to make a name for himself and earn more playing time.

Ely Jimenez (VSL Academy Tryout) played in 13 games batting .115 (3-for-26) with a .233 OBP and .154 SLG. The left-handed swinger had one double, four total bases, scored three runs, and walked three times. He was caught stealing on both attempts, struck out 42% (11) of the time, and committed two errors. Jimenez played nine games in left field, three in right, and one at third base.

Jimenez joined the club in November and played through until the first week of December before being let go. In his second game he connected for his first hit, going 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts. He started eight games and had a great opportunity to catch an eye, unlike some of the others listed above. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 1-0, 0 RBIs)

Jorman Vasquez (VSL Academy Tryout) played in ten games batting .280 (7-for-25) with a .333 OBP and .320 SLG. The right-handed swinger had one double, eight total bases, scored one run, and walked twice. He was caught stealing in his only attempt, struck out 28% (7) of the time, and committed five errors. Vasquez played six game sat third base, three as designated hitter, and one at first base.

Vasquez joined the club in November and played through until the first week of December, like Ely Jimenez. He had two multi-hit games including a 2-for-3 performance and legging out his first and only double of the winter season. Vasquez had a five-game hitting streak that ran from November15-30, where he went 6-for-11 (.545). (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 3-0, 0 RBIs)

It was a little surprising to not see him sign on the dotted line with the organization, but there must of been more there that I did not get to see with my own eyes (other than the errors). And even if Vasquez was signed, he would be a third string at third base behind Hector Garcia and utility infielder Carlos Yeques.

Moises Marquez (VSL) played in 25 games batting .160 (4-for-25) with a .344 OBP and .280 SLG. The 18-year old right-handed swinger had three doubles, four RBIs, seven total bases, scored one run, and walked six times. He was caught stealing in his only attempt, struck out 52% (13) of the time, and committed no errors. Marquez played 12 games at second base, six as a pinch hitter, four as designated hitter, one in centerfield, right field, and at shortstop.

The first-year VSL participant only started four games during the winter season, basically playing a bench role for the Cardinals. Marquez picked up his first hit on October 30, going 1-for-1 with a double and two RBIs. Then on November 12 he had an identical game to that. He collected his third double on December 12. (Runners left in scoring positon, 2-outs: 6-2, 4 RBIs)

Marquez could be looking at some more playing time as VSL depending on if the St. Louis Cardinals do promote Gerardo Mannbel. But he is also gonna have to fight it out with such players as Osmir Medina, Ildemaro Vargas, and Cesar Valera already on the roster.

Carlos Yequez (VSL) went 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, three total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and struck out twice. The 18-year old right-handed swinger had a .600 OBP and .750 SLG, playing his games on October 18 (third base) and October 20 (designated hitter).

Eduardo Lopez (VSL Academy Tryout) went 2-for-4 with one double, three total bases, and one strikeout. The right-handed swinger had a .500 OBP and .750 SLG, playing his games on October 29 (right field) and October 30 (centerfield).

Romulo Ruiz (GCL) played in game one of a doubleheader on November 12 going 0-for-3 with one strikeout as the Cardinals' designated hitter. This was Ruiz's first appearance in a year after missing the entire 2008 season with an injury.

Luis Campos (VSL Academy Tryout) played on November 1, splitting time between right and left field. The left-handed swinger went 0-for-1 with one walk (.500 OBP) and one strikeout.

J. Campos (VSL Academy Tryout) played on December 4, as a substitution in left field. The right-handed swinger went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts. He's listed as a right-handed pitcher on the Cardinals' roster. Not sure if this is the same player that was signed after Parallel League was up or not, Vicente Campos.

Part One Of The Hitters
Part Two Of The Hitters

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-08

*Mexican Pacific League*

Fernando Salas (Springfield): Did not pitch for Mazatlan.
Mazatlan gave up the winning run in the seventh and lost 6-5 to Guasave: Boxscore
Mazatlan (30-22) visit Guasave (29-23) Thursday @ 7:30pm MST.

Hugo Castellanos (Memphis-free agent): Entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. Allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out one for his seventh hold of the winter season. (ground out-fly out:2-0)
Former Memphis Redbird Iker Franco hit a two-run home run for Obregon.
Former Memphis Redbird Reggie Taylor legged out a triple for Obregon.
Obregon scored four in the third to take the lead and take the game, beating Culiacan 5-2: Boxscore
Obregon (19-32) host Culiacan (21-31) Thursday @ 7:30pm MST.

*Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)*

Francisco Rivera (Quad Cities): Did not play for Acayucan.
Acayucan (8-9-2) @ Cordoba (8-11) was suspended Wednesday, doubleheader scheduled for Thursday.

Joe Rogers (Memphis): Did not pitch for Minatitlan.
Minatitlan gave up six runs in the firs two innings and struggled to make a comeback, losing 9-6 to Soledad: Boxscore
Minatitlan (10-6-1) visits Soledad (12-8) on Thursday.

*Venezuelan League*

Jose Martinez (Springfield) and Jose Rada (GCL): Did not play for Aragua.
Aragua lost 8-5 to Caribes: Boxscore
Aragua (23-19) visits Caribes (19-27) Thursday @ 7:30pm VST.

The St. Louis Cardinals have decided to bring Luke Gregerson home from his winter vacation. The Margarita official site reports the Cardinals felt he had logged enough innings and the team plans to add Gregerson to the 40-man roster. He made 19 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 0.82 ERA, and six holds. The right-hander allowed 19 hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, walked eight, and struck out 18 over 22 innings. Gregerson, 24, did not allow an earned run in his first 15.1 innings that he pitched: Link

Cesar Izturis will no longer be included in the daily reports, but will be highlighted like I have done with other former players. He will soon be signing a contract with teh Baltimore Orioles.

*Venezuelan Parallel League*

Jose Garcia (Batavia): Entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at second base. 0-for-1 with one stolen base.
Reynier Gonzalez (Johnson City): Entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters. Allowed not hits or runs, walked one, and threw one wild pitch. (ground out-fly out:2-0)(inherited runners-scored:1-1)
Pablo Ortiz (GCL): Followed Gonzalez and pitched two innings. Allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck out one en route to his fourth win in league play. (ground out-fly out:3-2)
Aragua scored two in the eight and beat Detroit 9-7: Boxscore

Kevin Moscatel (GCL): Started at catcher and batted 7th. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Orlando Munoz (GCL): Entered in the fifth and pitched two innings. Allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), hit one batter, and struck out two. (ground out-fly out:2-0)(inherited runners-scored:3-0)
Caribes was doubled up 8-4 by the NY Mets: Boxscore

Billy Bolivar (VSL): Started at third base and batted 5th. 1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Peter Jaspe (VSL): Started in left field and batted 6th. 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Heyrich Martina (DSL): Started as designated hitter and batted 8th. 1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.
Geney Rios (VSL): Started and pitched four innings. Allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, committed one error, and struck out five. (ground out-fly out:4-3)
Francisco Guzman (VSL): Followed Rios and pitched three innings. Allowed three hits, no runs, two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck out four en route to his third win in league play. (ground out-fly out:4-1)
David Brito (VSL): Followed Guzman and pitched one inning. Allowed two hits, no runs, and struck out one. (ground out-fly out:1-0)
St. Louis shut out Pittsburgh 1-0: Boxscore

Thursday's games:
Caribes (31-11) @ Margarita (30-18)
Magallanes (25-20) @ St. Louis (15-28)
Philadelphia (19-23) @ Aragua (31-17)

*Venezuelan Parallel Western League*

Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Pitches for Marineros-Lara.
Jose Penaloza (GCL): Pitches for Zulia.

*Dominican Republic League*

Amaury Marti (Memphis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Play for Licey.
Licey (21-20) had Wednesday off, visit Azucareros (23-18) Thursday @ 7:30pm AST.

Both Andruw Jones and Rafael Furcal are set to join Aguilas: Link
Pedro Martinez has been training with Licey and has decided not to join the team for the winter season: Link

Former Memphis Redbird Nerio Rodriguez will pitch an inning in a game this coming weekend, for Escogido, as he begins recovery from surgery: Link

*Colombian League*

Wednesday's scores:
Barranquilla pounded Catagena 15-6
Monteria slipped by Sincelejo 4-3

Thursday's games:
Cartagena (18-17) @ Barranquilla (19-16)
Sincelejo (14-21) @ Monteria (19-16)

*Puerto Rican League*

Yadier Molina (St. Louis): Started at catcher and batted 8th. 1-for-3 with one walk. Molina had one missed catch for an error in the first, only letting the runner advance and not scoring. He also assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Johnson City) and P.J. Walters (Memphis): Did not play for Carolina.
Carolina lost 7-3 to Cagua: Boxscore
Carolina (9-16) has Thursday off, welcome Mayaguez (11-12) Friday @ 7:30pm AST.

Ex-Cardinal John Rodriguez hit a two-run home run for Santurce: Boxscore

Four Arecibo pitchers held Mayaguez to just one hit: Boxscore

*Nicaraguan Prospect League*

Jen Argenal (November 28 Signing) and Cheslor Cuthbert: Play for Cardenales da la Unica.

Unica lost both games to UAM on Wednesday. 7-2 in the first game and 9-5 in the second.
While UAM extended their winning streak to seven games, they also eliminated Unica from the playoffs. Playoffs begin Saturday: Post game

2008 DSL Cardinals Reserve Player Recap

The final installment of a four-part series looks at season highlights for the 2008 Dominican Summer League Cardinals’ reserve position players.

The Birdhouse

DSL: Phillies Beat Cardinals 6-2: Martinez Solo HR, Avilia & Villar Both Double, Urena Struggles

Individual Highlights:
Michael Avilia 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 2 K's, & 1 Throwing Error.
Bernardo Villar 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 BB, & 1 Throwing Error.
Jorge Lopez 1-for-4 with 1 K.
Marcos Martinez 1-for-4 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 2 K's, & 1 OF Assist.
Juan B. Cabrera 1-for-3 with 1 SB & 2 K's.
Carlos Mejia 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:0-3).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

DSL: Athletics #1 Beat Cardinals 3-0: Team Held To 5 Hits, Lopez Doubles, Reyes Triples, DeJesus Decent Outing, Bullpen Solid

Individual Highlights:
Michael Avilia 1-for-4 with 1 SB & 2 K's.
Jorge Lopez 1-for-4 with 1 2B & 1 Fielding Error.
Santo Sandoval 1-for-3 with 1 BB, 2 K's, & 1 CS.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with 1 3B & 1 K.
Marcos Martinez 1-for-2 with 1 BB.
Angel DeJesus Loss(2-4), Started, 5 Innings, 6 Hits, 3 Runs(Unearned), 1 BB, 1 WP, & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:3-6).
Juan Jacquez 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 WP, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-4).
Juan Mercedes 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:2-2).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

DSL: Mariners Beat Cardinals 6-4: Avilia 2-Run HR, Martines Solo HR, Perez Doubles, Pimentel 2 Hits, Santos Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Wader Perez 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 2 Runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 SB's, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Michael Avilia 1-for-4 with with 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 SB, & 2 K's.
Luis Pimentel 2-for-5 with 1 K, 1 Fielding Error, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-3 with 1 BB, 1 K, & 1 CS.
Tharick Martines 1-for-3 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 HBP, 2 SB's, & 1 K.
Walter Santos 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:2-1).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore