Ricardo Rincon Visits With Little Leaguers

Kevin Flores was one of the guests of honor at the event, along with former major league pitcher and Veracruz, Ricardo Rincon.  (Translated)

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Aguascalientes Activates Ricardo Rincon From The Voluntary Retired List

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Ricardo Rincon Joins Monterrey On Loan From Minatitlan

lefty reliever Ricardo Rincon reaches Sultans and joined the team in Reynosa, arrives on loan for the rest of the season, Oilers from Minatitlan. Comes to contribute their vast experience of 11 major league seasons and 11 in the Mexican League.

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Why Albert Pujols May Be As Good As Gone

If the St. Louis Cardinals are not prepared to pay Albert Pujols more than the Phillies pay Ryan Howard -- that's $25 million per year - then they never had a shot at keeping their iconic player in St. Louis and he is as good as gone.

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Former/Current Cardinals That Spent 2010 Season In Triple-A Mexican League

Batters:

Dennys Abreu (Minatitlan) played in 23 games going 24-for-80 (.300) with three doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 33 total bases, eight runs, ten walks, four stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .378 OBP, .413 SLG, and .790 OPS.

Ivan Bellazetin (Minatitlan) played in 78 games going 76-for-247 (.308) with nien doubles, two triples, 18 RBIs, 89 total bases, 46 runs, ten walks, 15 stolen bases, 34 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .344 OBP, .360 SLG, and .704 OPS.

Amaury Cazana (Minatitlan) played in 29 games going 41-for-108 (.380) with three doubles, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 56 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, oen caught stealing, .432 OBP, .519 SLG, and .951 OPS.

Jolbert Cabrera (Oaxaca) played in 83 games going 120-for-330 (.364) with 23 doubles, four triples, ten home runs, 63 RBIs, 181 total bases, 63 runs, 40 walks, nine stolen bases, 55 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .440 OBP, .548 SLG, and .989 OPS.

Iker Franco (Quintana Roo) played in 100 games going 91-for-352 (.259) with doubles, 11 home runs, 69 RBIs, 146 total bases, 44 runs, 52 walks, 58 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .354 OBP, .415 SLG, and .768 OPS.

Raul Gonzalez (Campeche-Nuevo Laredo) played in 68 games going 80-for-244 (.328) with 13 doubles, three triples, nine home runs, 42 RBIs, 126 total bases, 54 runs, 37 walks, 12 stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .427 OBP, .516 SLG, and .943 OPS.

D'Angelo Jimenez (Yucatan) played in 77 games going 97-for-273 (.355) with 22 doubles, one triple, nine home runs, 60 RBIs, 148 total bases, 61 runs, 63 walks, four stolen bases, 42 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .471 OBP, .542 SLG, and 1.013 OPS.

Kit Pellow (Reynosa) played in 12 games going 14-for-46 (.304) with three doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, four walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .373 OBP, .370 SLG, and .742 OPS.

John Rodriguez (Veracruz) played in 31 games going 26-for-114 (.228) with nine doubles, one triple, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 49 total bases, 20 runs, 14 walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .331 OBP, .430 SLG, and .761 OPS.

Reggie Taylor (Tabasco) played in 15 games going 14-for-58 (.241) with two doubles, two hoem runs, three RBIs, 22 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .343 OBP, .379 SLG, and .723 OPS.


Pitchers:

Hugo Castellanos (Monterrey) made 56 relief appearances posting a 4-6 record, 4.20 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP. He allowed 49 hits, 26 runs (23 earned), three home runs, hit two batters, walked 23, and struck out 33 over 49.1 innings.

Randy Keisler (Laguna) made seven starts posting a 3-3 record, 3.98 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP. He allowed 42 hits, 23 rusn (19 earned), two home runs, 26 walks, and struck out 37 over 43 innings.

Julio Manon (Monterrey) made 27 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.30 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 12 saves. He allowed 35 hits, 11 earned runs, two home runs, hit one batter, walked nine, and struck out 36 over 30 innings.

Orber Moreno (Chihuahua-Mexico) made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.17 ERA. He allowed 11 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck out one over five innings.

Matt Perisho (Tabasco) made three appearances (one start) posting an 0-1 record, 17.18 ERA, and 3.27 WHIP. He allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.

Ricardo Rincon (Minatitlan) made 31 appearances (12 starts) posting an 8-8 record, 5.74 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP. He allowed 81 hits, 52 runs (50 earned), eight home runs, hit six batters, walked 43, and struck 48 out over 78.1 innings.

Nerio Rodriguez (Acereros) made 18 starts posting a 9-7 record, 4.13 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP. He allowed 92 hits, 52 runs (46 earned), 17 home runs, hit seven batters, walked 38, and struck out 88 over 100.1 innings.

Joe Rogers (Tabasco-Minatitlan) made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 1-5 record, 4.93 ERA, and one complete game. He allowed 41 hits, 21 runs (19 earned), two home runs, ten walks, and struck 20 out over 34.2 innings.

Esteban Yan (Mexico) made 30 appearances (12 starts) posting a 12-3 record, 3.77 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, one complete game, and one save. He allowed 85 hits, 41 runs (38 earned), 12 home runs, hit three batters, walked 26, and struck out 56 over 90.2 innings.


Interesting Name:

Yadel Marti (Veracruz) made eight starts posting a 2-2 record, 4.19 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP. He allowed 48 hits, 22 runs (20 earned), two home runs, hit two batters, walked 14, and struck out 28 over 43 innings.

Ricardo Rincon Invited To Algodoneros de Guasave (Mexican Pacific League) Training Camp, Ron Flores To Naranjeros de Hermosillo

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Flores was selected by Mayos de Navojoa in the draft, Rincon by Tometeros de Culiacan.

Ricardo Rincon Pitches Six Solid Innings For Minatitlan In Opener

Santiago González drove in four, Frank Diaz hit Rolando Acosta 3-3 and 4-3 to support the pitching of lefthander Ricardo Rincon and Minatitlan Oil guide to 8-2 victory over Veracruz Rojos del Aguila, to start the season here Bicentennial 2010 Mexican League Baseball. (Translated)

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Ricardo Rincon Named Opening Day Starter For Minatitlan In The Triple-A Mexican League

During the preseason games and training for the Oilers, manager Manuel Cazarín took an order of his pitchers, and finally decided to open the season with left-hander Ricardo Rincon. (Translated)

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Cardinals International Notebook 3-8-10

Josh Jones’ report on baseball’s international happenings with an eye toward the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Ricardo Rincon Aims For A Spot In The Petroleros de Minatitlan Rotation (Triple-A Mexican League)

The former leaguers Ricardo Rincon Veracruz will be a reinforcement of luxury for the 2010 season of the LMB, within the pitching staff Minatitlan Oilers. (Translated)

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Cardinals International Notebook 2-22-10

Josh Jones’ report on baseball’s international happenings with an eye toward the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Ricardo Rincon In Petroleros de Minatitlan Spring Camp (Triple-A Mexican League)

Players who are training are the exligamayorista Ricardo Rincon, Eleazar Mora, Rene Coss, Leo Muñoz, Eduardo Salgado, José Jacome, Rafael Molina, Pedro Meré, Carlos Sosa, Ricardo Soriano, Santiago González, Efren Espinoza, Carlos Meré, Humberto Sosa. (Translated)

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-09

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

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook 9-15-09

World Cup, Pacific Coast League and winter ball news about Cardinals and ex-Cardinals players and coaches.

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Crazy Scoring Streaks

I was playing around with Baseball Reference's indispensable P-I tool, looking for teams that had the longest streaks of scoring four runs or more in a game. There have been three streaks of 20 or more games since 1954: The '94 Indians (23), the '77 Red Sox (21), and the '85 Royals (20). The top streak in the National League came in 2007, courtesy of the Cincinnati Reds in 2007.

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Former Cardinals In The 2009 Triple-A Mexican League

Nerio Rodriguez - Acereros de Monclova
Ricardo Rincon - Diablos Rojos del Mexico
Juan Acevedo - Dorados de Chihuahua
Reggie Taylor - Olmecas de Tabasco
Alexander Francisco - Petroleros de Minatitlan
Ivan Bellazetin - Petroleros de Minatitlan
D'Angelo Jimenez - Rojos del Aguila de Veracruz
Ricardo Rodriguez - Saraperos de Satillo
Kit Pellow - Saraperos de Satillo
Dan Serafini - Sultanes de Monterrey
Alberto Castillo - Sultanes de Monterrey
Matt Perisho - Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredo
Iker Franco - Tigres de Quintana Roo
Jose Salazar - Acereros de Monclova


Ivan Maldonado, who was brought into Cardinals camp for a tryout before leaving for the World Baseball Classic, has signed on to pitch for Diablos Rojos del Mexico.

2009 Triple-A Mexican League Season Opens Today (March 24).
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Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-8-09: Scott Rolen Doubles & Solo HR, Russell Branyan Doubles & 3 RBIs, Marlon Anderson 2-Run HR, Adam Kennedy Doubles & 1 RBI

John Gall (Astros): 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Chad Paronto (Astros): Two innings, one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-3)
Jack Wilson (Pirates): 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Pirates beat Astros 11-4

Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles): 0-for-2.
Orioles lost to Twins 2-0

John Rodriguez (Yankees): 0-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Placido Polanco (Tigers): 0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Yankees beat Tigers 12-3

Robinson Cancel (Mets): 0-for-2 with one strikeout and one passed ball.
Ronnie Belliard (Nationals): 1-for-2 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Nationals beat Mets 8-3

Reid Gorecki (Braves): 1-for-1 with one RBI.
Braves beat Phillies 7-2

Adam Kennedy (Rays): 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Chris Richard (Rays): 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
J.D. Drew (Red Sox): 0-for-2 with one walk.
Red Sox beat Rays 8-2

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays): 2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Blue Jays lost to Reds 6-5

Prentice Redman (Mariners): 0-for-1.
Russell Branyan (Mariners): 2-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in two double plays.
M's beat D-Backs 11-7

Rich Rundles (Indians): Blow Save (1), Loss (0-1), 0.2 innings, four hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-1)
Tagg Bozied (Athletics): 0-for-1 and assisted in two double plays.
A's beat Indians 8-5

Hector Luna (Dodgers): 1-for-3.
Dodgers lost to White Sox 9-4

Coco Crisp (Royals): 0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Royals beat Brewers 7-1

Marlon Anderson (Mets): 2-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double plays.
Ron Villone (Mets): Hold (1), 0.2 innings, no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)
Mets beat U. of Michigan 18-7

Fernando Tatis (Dominican Republic): 0-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Julian Tavarez (Dominican Republic): 1.1 innings, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (p-s:20-12)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Dominican Republic beat Panama 9-0

Edgar Gonzalez (Mexico): 0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Ricardo Rincon (Mexico): Loss (0-1), 0.0 innings, one hit and one earned run. (p-s:4-3)
Mexico lost to Australia 17-7

5 Minutes For Blogging, March 6

SIGNING REYES WAS GOOD WORK BY GM JOHN MOZELIAK

Extra Points

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-5-09: Felipe Lopez 2 RBIs, Chad Paronto Picks Up Save, Edgar Gonzalez 2 Hits & 1 RBI, Kelvin Jimenez Blows Game

Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles): 2-for-2.
Orioles beat Marlins 5-2

Mike Lincoln (Reds): Hold (2), one inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Reds beat Pirates 10-6

Ronnie Belliard (Nationals): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Placido Polanco (Tigers): 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Tigers beat Nationals 10-2

Terry Evans (Angels): 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Prentice Redman (Mariners): 0-for-1.
Russell Branyan (Mariners): 0-for-3.
Angels beat M's 4-2

Miguel Negron (White Sox): 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kelvin Jimenez (White Sox): Blown Save (1), Loss (0-1), 0.2 innings, three hits, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-2)
Hector Luna (Dodgers): 0-for-2.
Dodgers beat White Sox 5-4

Tagg Bozied (Athletics): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (Giants): One inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
A's beat Giants 4-2

David Eckstein (Padres): 0-for-1 with two walks and one caught stealing.
Emil Brown (Padres): 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Padres lost to Rangers 4-3

Felipe Lopez (Puerto Rico): 1-for-5 with two RBIs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Puerto Rico beat Red Sox 9-5

Blaine Neal (Phillies): One inning, one hit, no runs, one walk, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)
Phillies lost to USA 9-6

John Gall (Astros): One walk.
Brian Esposito (Astros): Catcher.
Chad Paronto (Astros): Save (1), one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
Astros beat Panama 7-5

Stubby Clapp (Canada): One walk and assisted in one double play.
Canada beat Yankees 6-0

Alberto Castillo (Dominican Republic): 0-for-2.
Julian Tavarez (Dominican Republic): One inning, one hit, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)
Dominican Republic lost to Cardinals 4-1

Marlon Anderson (Mets): 1-for-3 and one outfield assist.
Fernando Tatis (Mets): 0-for-3.
Mets beat Italy 3-2

Cesar Izturis (Venezuela): 0-for-3 with one run and one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Orber Moreno (Venezuela): 1.2 innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Reid Gorecki (Braves): Centerfield.
Braves beat Venezuela 8-4

Edgar Gonzalez (Mexico): 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one ground into double play.
Ricardo Rincon (Mexico): One inning, one hit, no runs, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Mexico beat Rockies 7-3

Cardinals Sign Dennys Reyes

For the second consecutive year, the Cardinals have addressed a need after the start of Spring Training. St. Louis signed Dennys Reyes to a two-year contract on Thursday, adding left-handed depth to its bullpen and likely ending a wide-open race for the second left-handed spot in the relief corps.
Obviously, You're Not A Golfer

For the second consecutive year, the Cardinals have addressed a need after the start of Spring Training. St. Louis signed Dennys Reyes to a two-year contract worth $3 million on Thursday, adding left-handed depth to its bullpen and likely ending a wide-open race for the second left-handed spot in the relief corps. The deal includes up to $500,00 in incentives.
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The St. Louis Cardinals add a second proven left-handed reliever to their pen through the signing of former Minnesota Twin Dennys Reyes.
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The Cardinals completed the second half of their lefthanded relief equation Thursday by signing free agent Dennys Reyes to a two-year, $3 million contract, pending his passing a team physical.
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