Ricardo Rodriguez & Luis Perez Help Tiburones To Win In Dominican Summer League

North Sharks were imposed yesterday to Tabaqueros of Bonao with a score of 9-3, with equipment failure step to occupy the last position of the ninth tournament of the Summer League Baseball.  (Translated)

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Tommy Pham Hopes To Put Up Good Numbers With Caracas

Thomas Pham believes that Caracas can put up with similar numbers that he had in the minors this year. The outfielder, who joined Saturday workouts Lions, has heard the comparison between either his new team and the New York Yankees.  (Translated)

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Padres Sign International Free Agents Ricardo Rodriguez & Jose Garcia

Ricardo Rodriguez and Jose Garcia made ​​his official record with San Diego and will be integrated into the academy team in Dominican Republic  (Translated)

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Padres Sign International Free Agent Ricardo Rodriguez

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July 2 Notebook: Kenny Hernandez, Amado Nunez, Antonio Arias, & More

Our July 2 coverage continues with notes from scouts on some of the top international prospects eligible to sign when the 2014-15 international signing period opens:

Baseball America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-14: Ryan Mulhern Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Four Runs; Fernando Salas Sits One Batter & Holds Two On For The Save; Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-14: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Anthony Garcia Singles & Scores One Run; Felipe Lopez Begins Charity Work

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-11

Tyler Greene drives in one run to help Aragua advance to the LVBP championship and Jose Martinez gets a taste of the playoffs. Former MiLB Iker Franco collects a single, two doubles, and scores twice in the LMP. Ex-MiLB Robinson Cancel knocks in one run and former Cardinal Kiko Calero strikes out four over 2 1/3 innings in Puerto Rico.

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Current & Former Cardinals Ken Oberkfell, Nerio Rodriguez, Abraham Nunez, Rainel Rosario, Ricardo Rodriguez & Danilo Sanchez In Escogido Camp

Lions of the Chosen formal opening on Monday gave their workouts, ahead of the next season of winter baseball with the presence of a large group of players in the facilities of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Baseball City complex in Boca Chica. (Translated)

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Cardinals International Notebook 4-6-10

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

The Cardinal Nation

Ricardo Rodriguez Handed 10-Game Suspension For Doping

It turns out former KIA pitcher Ricardo Rodriguez was not let go due to injury. He was let go because he was caught doping. The article doesn't state what he was caught with, but it probably wasn't Flintstones chewable vitamins. The article claims he was given a 10-game suspension, but I'm fairly certain he's been released.

True Stories Of Korean Baseball

Ricardo Rodriguez Injures Shoulder, Heads Home From Korea

KIA Tigers Ricardo Rodriguez injured his shoulder and was sent home. I really can't believe I missed that bit of news. Ricardo gets the Matt Randel Award for the first foreign guy to make the plane ride of shame. At least Ricardo didn't hurt his back falling down a flight of stairs.

True Stories Of Korean Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-10

Memphis outfielder Mark Shorey takes home the MVP award from the Colombian Winter League finals. Free Winter Notebook issue!

The Cardinal Nation

Ricardo Rodriguez, Les Walrond, & Kelvin Jimenez All Sign Contracts To Pitch In KBO

Ricardo Rodriguez signed with KIA Tigers.

Les Walrond and Kelvin Jimenez signed with Doosan.

True Stories Of Korean Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-10

Ruben Gotay is the player of the day in our daily report on St. Louis Cardinals prospects past and present in winter ball.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-10

Amaury Cazana repeats the player of the day in our daily report on St. Louis Cardinals prospects past and present in winter ball.

The Cardinal Nation

Rangers Made Attempts To Re-Aquire Ryan Ludwick

What did the Rangers get, if anything, for Ryan Ludwick?
-- Gilley C. Springtown, Texas

He was traded to the Indians on July 18, 2003, for pitcher Ricardo Rodriguez and outfielder Shane Spencer. Rodriguez was later traded for Vicente Padilla. There were other chances to reacquire Ludwick since then through waiver claims before he finally broke through with the Cardinals.

Rangers Official Site

Tigres de Licey Release Gustavo Martinez & Ricardo Rodriguez Along With 13 Others

The general manager of Licey, Fernando Ravelo released a list of fifteen players who were given the freedom to sign with any team in the league. "This is part of the cleaning we do every year in our club for the novice to win the league," said Fernando Ravelo, general manager of Licey. (Translated)

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-7-09: Jason Cairns Signs Deal, Ricardo Rodriguez Released, Ron Villone Called Up, Jamie Moyer Denied Win #250

Braden Looper (Brewers):
Looper, who had his worst outing of the season (3 1/3 innings, eight hits, five runs) and fell to 2-2, put it more succinctly.
Brewers Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Haren wound up allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Kiko Calero (Marlins):
Kiko Calero paces all relievers in appearances with 16, and Renyel Pinto is one behind with 15.
Marlins Official Site

Ron Villone (Nationals):
A day after watching their bullpen implode against the Dodgers, the Nationals designated left-hander Mike Hinckley for assignment and purchased the contract of left-hander Ron Villone from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Nationals Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
The game was won on a hit, make no mistake about that. A "bullet," as San Diego's Chris Burke would say after the game of David Eckstein's opposite-field single in the 10th inning that lifted the Padres to victory on Thursday.
Padres Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Moyer allowed seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings in a 7-5 loss to the Mets on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. It was his shortest start since May 11, 2005, when he allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings against the Yankees.
Phillies Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Marquis' dominant stretch of starts at Coors Field finally came to end on Thursday, however, as the Rockies right-hander battled into the seventh inning in an 8-3 loss to the Giants, his first defeat in seven career starts in Denver.
Rockies Official Site

Ricardo Rodriguez (Free Agent):
Was released by Saltillo of the Triple-A Mexican League. He made seven starts posting a 3-0 record and 6.75 ERA. The righty allowed 46 hits, 30 runs (26 earned), four home runs, 12 walks, and struck out 19 over 32 innings.

Juan Acevedo (Chihuahua):
Placed on the inactive list. He's made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record and 4.71 ERA. The righty has allowed 25 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), two home runs, 13 walks, and struck out 11 over 21 innings.

Jason Cairns (Traverse City):
The Traverse City Beach Bums today announced the signing of Traverse City native Jason Cairns, a right-handed pitcher.
Frontier League Official Site

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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