Ryan Bird To Be Inducted Into Frontier League Hall Of Fame

The Southern Illinois Miners are proud to announce that all-time Miners pitching great Ryan Bird has been inducted into the Frontier League Hall of Fame. He is the third former Miner to be enshrined in the league's Hall of Fame, joining Stephen Holdren (2015) and Joey Metropoulos (2016).

Southern Illinois Official Site

Former Cardinals On 2011 Opening Day Frontier League Rosters

Ryan Bird - Southern Illinois Miners

Brandon Garner - Rockford RiverHawks

Tyler Lavigne - Normal Cornbelters

Andrew Moss - Joliet Slammers

Devin Shepherd - Joliet Slammers

Ryan Bird Pitches Five Scoreless In 2010 Season Debut For Southern Illinois

The much anticipated season debut of Ryan Bird went well for the right-hander. Bird tossed five scoreless frames during the 76-pitch effort on his way to the no decision. He allowed no runs on five hits and added five strikeouts, while yielding one walk on the evening.

Southern Illinois Miners Official Site

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions: June 18-26

June 18: The Tijuana Cimarrones of the Golden Baseball League fired Enrique Brito and released Yoffri Martinez and Orber Moreno.

June 20: The Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League placed Dewon Brazelton on the disabled list.

June 22: The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League placed Scott Spiezio on the disabled list.

Juen 24: The Lake County Fielders of the Northern League released Ian Church.

June 25: The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League shipped Santo Maertz to the Grand Prairie Air Hogs of the American Association.

June 25: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Dan Serafini to a contract for the 2010 season.

June 25: The Quebec Les Capitales of the Can-Am League signed Troy Cate to a contract for the 2010 season.

June 25: The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League released Ryan Bird.

June 26: The Saint Paul Saints of the American Association signed Matt Meyer to a contract for the 2010 season.

June 26: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League reinstated Eric Ackerman from the disabled list.

Former Cardinals On Frontier League 2010 Opening Day Rosters

Ryan Bird - Southern Illinois Miners
Jonny Bravo - Traverse City Beach Bums
Paul Cruz - Traverse City Beach Bums
Brandon Garner - Windy City ThunderBolts
Tyler Herron - Kalamazoo Kings
Tyler Lavigne - Normal CornBelters
Cardoza Tucker - Lake Erie Crushers

Frontier League open their 2010 season on May 20th.

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions May 16-20

May 16: The Worcester Tornadoes of the Cam-Am League released Zach Zuercher.

May 16: The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League placed Ryan Bird on the 14-day disabled list.

May 17: The Rockford Riverhawks of the Northern League placed Justin Knoff on the disabled list.

May 18: The Na Koa Ikaika Maui of the Golden Baseball League signed Armando Carrasco to a contract for the 2010 season.

May 19: The Tijuana Cimmarones of the Golden Baseball League signed Kit Pellow to a contract for the 2010 season.

May 19: The St. George Roadrunners of the Golden Baseball League signed Charlie Weatherby to a contract for the 2010 season.

May 20: Ray Silva is in Edinburg Roadrunners (United League Baseball) spring camp.

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions Dec. 2009-Feb. 10, 2010

Dec. 3: The Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League exercised the 2010 contract of Brandon Garner.

Dec. 11: The Winnipeg Goldeyes of the Northern League signed Juan Diaz to a contract for the 2010 season.

Dec. 17: The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League exercised the 2010 contract of Ryan Bird.

Jan. 12: The Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League named Garry Templeton manager.

Jan. 12: The Lake County Fielders of the Northern League signed Ian Church to a contract for the 2010 season.

Jan. 14: The Tucson Toros of the Golden Bseball League traded Reid Price to the Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League.

Jan. 21: The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League signed Ryan Bird for a contract extension.

Jan. 25: The Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association signed Marcos Rodriguez to a contract for the 2010 season.

Feb. 1: The New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League traded Timo Perez to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League. Perez was signed to a minor league contract by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Feb. 4: The Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League signed Rico Washington to a contract for the 2010 season.

Feb. 5: The Fort Worth Cats of the American Association traded Isaias Garcia to Shreveport-Bossier Captains.

Feb. 5: The Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League traded Justin Knoff to the Rockford Riverhawks Of the Northern League.

Feb. 10: The Edmonton Capitals of the Golden Baseball League traded Jason Pearson to the Lake County Fielders of the Northern League. Lake County signed Pearson to a contract for the 2010 season.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-14-09: Chris Narveson Outrighted; Tyler Herron & Jolbert Cabrera Hit D.L.; Dmitri Young Rehab Assignment; Ryan Bird An All-Star

Justin Knoff (Sussex):
When word that Matt Petrusek had been released got around the Skyhawks dugout Sunday afternoon, no one felt his pain, the dejection -- and the promise -- more than Justin Knoff.
New Jersey Herald

Chris Narveson (Brewers):
He was outrighted off the 40-man roster to Triple-A Nashville.

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Being a veteran, Dan Haren knew not to get his hopes up.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Jim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):
Jim Riggleman loves to manage. In fact, he went so far as to say that managing the Nationals would be an ideal situation for him because he grew up in Rockville, Md.
Nationals Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies first-time All-Stars Brad Hawpe -- a right fielder -- and Jason Marquis -- a right-handed pitcher -- consider themselves men of action. They save the words for those who matter most: their teammates.
Rockies Official Site

Dmitri Young (Nationals):
The Potomac Nationals announced after their 7-3 victory against the Lynchburg Hillcats on Monday that Washington Nationals' first baseman Dmitri Young will be joining the team for Tuesday afternoon's 12:05 ET game against the Hillcats.
Potomac Nationals Official Site

Tyler Herron (Pirates):
Double-A Altoona placed him on the 7-day disabled list with a right foot blister.

Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles):
Triple-A Norfolk placed him on the 7-day disabled list with a right anklie injury.

Terry Evans (Angels):
Salt Lake's Terry Evans advanced to the second round with five home runs, but only connected for one more. Lehigh Valley's Andy Tracy was the third player to rack up five home runs in the first round, but his 15 regular-season homers were not enough to overcome the tiebreaker against Duncan's 21 and Evans' 17, so he did not advance.
MiLB

Ryan Bird (Southern Illinois):
The Frontier League is proud to announce the rosters for the 17th Annual Frontier League All-Star Game, to be played at Road Ranger Stadium in Loves Park, Illinois on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:05 P.M. The teams will be divided into squads representing the East Division and West Division.
Frontier League Official Site

Former Cardinals Playing In The Frontier League 2009

Ryan Bird - Southern Illinois Miners
Brandon Garner - Windy City Thunder Bolts
Jameson Maj - Southern Illinois Miners
Jose Mateo - Rockford River Hawks
Simon Williams - Kalamazoo Kings

Missing In Action From 2008 Season:
Danny Bourne (Gateway), Armando Carrasco (Southern Illinois), Chris Clem (River City), Aaron Ledbetter (Washington), A.J. Montero (Florence), Carlos Pupo (Rockford-2009 Camp Initee), Christian Reyes (Evansville), Mike Schellinger (Washington), and A.J. Van Slyke (Gateway).

Frontier League opned their season on May 20: Official Site

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-13-09: Dewon Brazelton & Ryan Bird Sign Deals, Jeff Suppan Struggles, Ricky Bottalico Gets More Air Time

Dewon Brazelton (Camden):
RHP Dewon Brazelton, who got $4.2 million and won eight games from 2002-05, is making a comeback, signed by the independent Camden (N.J.) team after showing up unannounced at a recent tryout.
St. Petersburg Times

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
When will Jeff Suppan become an effective pitcher again?

That question surely is on the minds of puzzled folks who support the Milwaukee Brewers this morning. And, truth be told, those who run the baseball operation have to be wondering the same thing.
JS Online

Ricky Bottalico (Retired):
Former Phils reliever Ricky Bottalico is enjoying more SportsNet work, thanks to his steady face time during the Phillies' playoff run last season and analyst Mitch Williams' heavier workload on MLB.com. He's doing pregame and postgame shows for SportsNet, getting frequent shots on Daily News Live, and just started a Sunday afternoon features show on WPHT-AM (1210) with Phillies publicist John Brazer. Bottalico, 39, occasionally does analyst work on Lehigh Valley IronPigs games.
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ryan Bird (Southern Illinois):
The Southern Illinois Miners are excited to announce the re-signing of the 2008 Frontier League Pitcher of the Year, Ryan Bird.
WPSD Local 6

Michel Hernandez (Rays):
Was placed on Triple-A Durham's reserve list.

Minor League Moves Of Ex-Cardinals:
CBNL's Summary From Baseball America


jrocke217 says: had to cut this short for Monday night, hopefully pick everything up tomorrow.

Cardinals Spring Training Notebook 4-1-09

A trade in the works with Detroit, Adam Wainwright named the Opening Day starter, team wins 18th game, to set a new Grapefruit League wins record since playing in Jupiter Florida.

The Birdhouse

Springfield Cardinals Report 4-1-09

Today's game

Springfield plays host to the Double-A Mets at 1 p.m. in its last scheduled home game of the spring. St. Louis plays host to the New York Mets in its second-to-last home game of spring training.

Springfield News-Leader

Iffy Outing For Tyler Herron Against Memphis

The Cardinals moved their scheduled scrimmages up a few hours to avoid a storm that's dumping rain on Roger Dean Stadium.

Springfield News-Leader

Matt Pagnozzi Wins Triple-A Job As Cardinals Release Seven Minor Leaguers

The St. Louis Cardinals trimmed their minor-league camp by seven, including the release of catcher Justin Knoedler — a move that solidifies who will be the catching tandem in Class AAA Memphis and how the depth shapes up at that position.
Birdland

As they further trim to set their four full-season club rosters, the St. Louis Cardinals made seven minor league player releases on Tuesday morning. They are:
The Cardinal Nation

Vuch Report: Cardinals Minors Spring Game Reports March 27

Friday’s opponents: Another camp day with Memphis facing Springfield and Palm Beach taking on Quad Cities. As I noted yesterday, the major leaguers remaining behind from the first part of the Ft. Myers trip joined the Memphis squad for the day.

Saturday’s opponents: Five games scheduled on the Marlins’ side of the complex
The Cardinal Nation

No big news as we head into the weekend. It was an intrasquad scrimmage day so we’ll get straight to the results.
Future Redbirds

Two quick things from a sunny, hot afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium.
Springfield News-Leader

As innings get more scarce and at-bats get more important late in spring training, some of the major-league players — or, more precisely, those battling for major-league jobs — have to find their swings and their pitches elsewhere. Enter the minor-league games.
Birdland

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-08

*Mexican Pacific League*

Ex-Cardinal John Gall drove in one run for Culiacan: Boxscore

Hugo Castellanos (Memphis-free agent): Entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings. Allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck out two picking up his first save in winter league play. (ground out-fly out:2-1)
Obregon beat Hermosillo 6-2: Boxscore
Obregon placed former Memphis Redbird Reggie Taylor on the disabled list.
Obregon (28-38) welcomes Hermosillo (36-31) Tuesday @ 7:30pm MST.

Fernando Salas (Springfield): Did not pitch for Mazatlan.
Mazatlan shut out Guasave 3-0: Boxscore
Mazatlan (40-26) hosts Guasave (36-30) Tuesday for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00pm MST.

*Venezuelan League*

Jose Rada (GCL): Has been moved into the Aragua rotation, will start Tuesday.
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Did not pitch for Lara.
Lara beat Aragua 4-1: Boxscore
Lara (33-29) visits Caracas (41-21) Tuesday @ 7:30pm VST.

Katsuhiko Maekawa (Memphis?): Pitches for Caribes.
Caribes beat La Guaira 7-6: Post Game
Caribes (27-34) visits Aragua (35-27) Tuesday @ 7:30pm VST.

*Dominican Republic League*

Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started in left field and batted 5th. 1-for-4 with two strikeouts (looking & swinging). (Runners left in scoring position with 2-outs: 1)
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Started at first base and batted 8th. 1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout (looking), and assisted in one double play.

Luis Perdomo (SF Giants-Rule 5 Draft) and Jose Arrodondo (Johnson City): Did not pitch for Aguilas
Licey scored four in the second and held off Aguilas for a 5-2 victory: Boxscore

Azucareros beat Gigantes 7-6: Boxscore

Ex-Cardinal Ray King joined Gigantes and should be available in a couple days.

Tuesday's games:
Aguilas (0-3) @ Gigantes (2-2)
Licey (2-1) @ Azucareros (3-1)

*Colombian League*

Monday's results:
Cartagena beat Barranquilla 3-1.
Monteria beat Sincelejo 10-9.

Final Standings:
1. Monteria 31-22
2. Barranquilla 28-25
3. Cartagena 26-28
4. Sincelejo 22-32

Since Sincelejo was eliminated, the league held a small draft selecting one player for each remaining team from Sincelejo (no Cardinals prospects picked): Link
Davis Bilardello (Palm Beach), Pete Parise (Palm Beach), Ryan Bird (Instructional), and Luis Orozco (GCL/Johnson City/Batavia?) were all playing for Sincelejo.
Dann Bilardello was the manager and Tim Leveque was a coach for Sincelejo.

Round Robin Tournament:
Cartagena @ Barranquilla on January 3.
Barranquilla @ Monteria on January 4.
Cartagena @ Monteria on January 5.
Barranquilla @ Cartagena on January 6.
Monteria @ Cartagena on January 7.
Monteria @ Barranquilla on January 8.

*Puerto Rican League*

Luis Mateo (Johnson City): Did not play for Carolina.
Carolina was shut out 1-0 by Mayaguez: Boxscore
Ex-New York Yankee Bernie Williams suffered a series injury and may be done with his comeback trail: Link

Joe Thurston (Memphis?): Did not play for Ponce.
Ponce (24-13) had Monday off, visit Carolina (14-23) Tuesday @ 7:30pm AST.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-15

*Mexican Pacific League*

Fernando Salas (Springfield): Did not pitch for Mazatlan.
Mazatlan beat Navojoa 4-3: Boxscore

Hugo Castellanos (Memphis-free agent): Did not pitch for Obregon.
Obregon was shut out 7-0 by Hermosillo: Boxscore

League has Monday off.
Obregon (22-33) visits Mazatlan (34-22) Tuesday @ 8:00pm MST.

Ex-Cardinal John Gall went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for Culiacan: Boxscore

*Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)*

Joe Rogers (Memphis): Did not pitch for Minatitlan.

Francisco Rivera (Quad Cities): Started in right field and batted 4th. 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and committed one error.
Minatitlan scored three in the ninth and beat Acayucan 12-9: Boxscore

*Venezuelan League*

Former Springfield Cardinal Jose Garcia pitched four scoreless innings allowing two hits and two walks while picking up his third win for Caribes: Boxscore

Jose Martinez (Springfield) and Jose Rada (GCL): Did not play for Aragua.
Aragua scored three in the eighth and held off Margarita for a 7-4 victory: Boxscore
Aragua (26-22) has Monday off, welcome Margarita (19-30) Tuesday @ 7:30pm VST.

*Venezuelan Parallel League*

Friday's results:
Jose Cortez (VSL): Started in left field and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Osmir Medina (VSL): Started at shortstop and batted 2nd. 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and committed on error.
Limbert Rivas (VSL): Started at catcher and batted 7th. 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Cristofher Dumont (GCL): Started in right field and batted 8th. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Wilfred Vivas (VSL): Started at second base and batted 9th. 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Yonathan Gonzalez (VSL): Started and pitched five innings. Allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck out five en route to his second win in league play. (ground out-fly out:7-3)
Jackson Solarte (VSL): Followed Gonzalez and pitched three innings. Allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out five of nine batters faced. (ground out-fly out:1-2)
St. Louis shut out ALB Orkas 4-0: Boxscore

Domnit Bolivar (Quad Cities): Entered as a pinch hitter and took over at third base, batting leadoff. Walked, drove in a run, and scored a run in his only plate appearance.
Kleinenger Teran (GCL): Entered as a pinch hitter and took over at first base. Walked in a run in his only plate appearance.
Jesus Montero (GCL): Started as catcher and batted 8th. 1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Reynier Gonzalez (Johnson City): Started and pitched 5.1 innings. Allowed one hit, one earned run, four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck out seven en routew to his second win in league play. (ground out-fly out:4-5)
Omar Diaz (GCL): Followed Gonzalez and pitched 2.2 innings. Allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck out three. (inherited runners-scored:3-1)
Jorge Rondon (Quad Cities): Followed Diaz and pitched one inning. Allowed no hits or runs, and strukc out one. (ground out-fly out:1-1)
Aragua pounded Leones 13-1: Boxscore

Saturday's results:
Juan Lucena (Springfield-free agent): Started at second base and batted 9th. 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Pablo Ortiz (GCL): Entered in the second and pitched 2.2 innings. Allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck out four. (ground out-fly out:2-1)(inherited runners-scored:1-0)
Ruben Alvarado (VSL): Entered in the seventh and faced one batter. Got a ground out and held the inherited runner on base.
Caribes scored four in the eight to tie and beat Aragua 12-9: Boxscore

Yorbel Alcala (VSL): Started at catcher and batted 3rd. 1-for-3 with one walk.
Wilfred Vivas (VSL): Started at second base and batted 9th. 0-for-1 with two walks and one stolen base.
Moises Colorado (VSL): Started and pitched 2.2 innings. Allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck out three en route to his fifth loss in league play. (ground out-fly out:1-3)
Carlos Noguera (VSL): Followed Colorado and pitched 3.1 innings. Allowed four hits, no runs, and struck out four. (ground out-fly out:1-4)(inherited runners-scored:1-0)
Jose Weffer (July 2nd Signing): Followed Noguera and pitched one inning. Allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck out two.
Fabian Marquez (VSL): Followed Weffer and pitched two innings. Allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one walk. (ground out-fly out:5-0)
St. Louis was shut out 7-0 by Detroit: Boxscore

League had Sunday off.
Monday's games:
St. Louis (16-30) @ Philadelphia (20-25)
Aragua (33-18) @ NY Mets (20-24)
Caribes (32-12) is off.

*Venezuelan Parallel Western League*

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

*Dominican Republic League*

Amaury Marti (Memphis): Did not play for Licey.
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Started as designated hitter and batted 8th. 1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two walks.
Licey lost 5-1 to Escogido: Boxscore
Licey (24-21) has Monday off, host Aguilas (24-21) Tuesday @ 7:30pm AST.

Ex-Cardinal Hector Luna hit a two-run homer run for Aguilas.
Ex-Cardinal Julian Tavarez started for Aguilas and pitched seven innings giving up six hits, two runs, one home run, three walks, and striking out eight: Boxscore

*Colombian League*

Cartagena shut out Sincelejo 3-0, Ryan Bird (Instructional) was the losing pitcher.
Barranquilla beat Monteria 14-4.

League has Monday off, Tuesday's games:
Monteria (22-18) @ Cartagena (19-21)
Barranquilla (22-18) @ Sincelejo (17-23)

Also participating: Donovan Solano (Springfield)-Barranquilla, Pete Parise (Palm Beach)-Sincelejo, and Davis Bilardello (Palm Beach)-Sincelejo.

*Puerto Rican League*

Yadier Molina (St. Louis): Started at catcher and batted 8th. 0-for-3 and threw one base runner out. (Runners left in scoring position with 2-outs: 2)
P.J. Walters (Memphis): Started and pitched seven innings. Allowed four hits two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck out eight en route to his second win in league play. (ground out-fly out:9-3)
Luis Mateo (Johnson City): Did not play for Carolina.
Former Memphis Redbird Armando Rios went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs for Carolina.
Carolina doubled up Caguas 4-2: Boxscore
Walters was the highlight for the MLB's Caribbean League Notebook: Link
Puerto Rican League Official site game notes: Link
Carolina (10-17) has Monday off, welcome Mayaguez (13-12) Tuesday @ 7:30pm AST.

Ex-Cardinal Bill Pulsipher started for Arecibo and was pulled after giving up hits to the first two batters faced: Boxscore

*Nicaraguan Prospect League*

Jem Argenal (November 28th Signing) took the home run derby crown by hitting two in the first round and four in the second. The other two particpants did not hit any and Cheslor Cuthbert was absent from the contest. Argenal will be heading to Tropicana Field (Tampa Bay Rays) in January for the finale which will include high school students from other countries: Link

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-08

*Mexican Pacific League*
(League had Monday off and returned Tuesday)

Hugo Castellanos (Memphis-free agent): Did not pitch for Obregon.
Former Memphis Redbird Iker Franco went 3-for-4 with two home runs and five RBIs for Obregon.
Former Memphis Redbird Reggie Taylor clubbed two solo home runs for Obregon.
Obregon beat Mochis 7-2: Boxscore
Obregon (16-28) welcome Mochis (26-18) Wednesday @ 7:30pm MST.

The Venados de Mazatlan have activated reliever Fernando Salas (Springfield) for the second half of league play. Salas spent the entire 2008 season with the Double-A Cardinals posting a 7-3 record, 3.65 ERA, picking up five holds and 25 saves. He allowed 65 hits, 31 runs (30 earned), 12 home runs, 16 walks, and struck out 100 over 74 innings in 60 relief appearances.
Mazatlan (27-18) visits Hermosillo (22-23) Wednesday @ 7:30pm MST.

Francisco Rivera (Quad Cities): Still on the Culiacan disabled list.

*Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)*

Joe Rogers (Memphis): Scheduled to start Wednesday for Minatitlan.

Minatitlan was pounded on by Veracruz 12-2, on Tuesday: Boxscore
Minatitlan (6-2-1) @ Veracruz (5-7) on Wednesday.

*Venezuelan League*
(League had Monday off and returned Tuesday)

Jose Rada (GCL): Entered in the fifth inning and pitched one inning. Allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (ground out-fly out:1-2)

Jose Martinez (Springfield): Did not play for Aragua.

Cesar Izturis (St. Louis-free agent): Started at shortstop and moved to second base in the ninth, batting leadoff. 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and reached on a fielder's choice out. He was also picked off second base in the bottom of the sixth to end the inning.

Lara scores one in the bottom of the ninth to slide by Aragua 14-13: Boxscore
Lara (23-18) visits Aragua (19-17) Wednesday @ 7:30pm VST.

Luke Gregerson (Springfield): Did not pitch for Margarita.
Margarita @ La Guaira was postponed due to rain: Link
Margarita (14-22) visits Magallanes (16-24) Wednesday @ 7:30pm VST.

Caribes named Gulf Coast Cardinals' manager Enrique Brito thier interim manager after letting Alvaro Espinoza go. He was also in charge of the selection of players for the Venezuelan squad heading into World Baseball Classic play: Brito Named Caribes' Interim MGR

Former Memphis Redbird Matt Perisho will get the nod to start Saturday for Margarita, due to an injury in the rotation: Perisho To Start Saturday

Mark Worrell (Memphis): Tentatively expected to pitch for Zulia.

*Venezuelan Parallel League*

Monday's results:
Osmir Medina (VSL): Started at second base and batted 2nd. 0-for-2 with two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Espinoza (Quad Cities): Started at first base and batted 4th. 0-for-1 with two walks and assisted in one double play.
Cristofher Dumont (GCL): Started in right field and batted 6th. 1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and committed one error in the field.
Gerwuins Velazco (July 2nd Signing): Started at catcher and batted 7th. 2-for-3 with one walk.
Carlos Oraa (VSL): Started and pitched 5.2 innings. Allowed eight hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck out five en route to his first loss in league play. (ground out-fly out:6-4)
Gregorio Ramos (VSL): Followed Oraa and pitched 2.1 innings. Allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out two. (inherited runners-scored:1-0)
St. Louis was held to three hits and were shut out 4-0 by the NY Mets: Boxscore

Kevin Moscatel (GCL): Started as designated hitter and batted 6th. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Caribes lost to La Guaira 7-2: Boxscore

Tuesday's results:
Domnit Bolivar (Quad Cities): Entered mid-game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting 2nd. 2-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and committed one error.
Frederick Parejo (Batavia): Entered mid-game in left field, batting 6th. 1-for-2 at the plate.
Omar Diaz (GCL): Entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings. Allowed three hits, eight runs (three earned), four walks, and struck out three en route to his third loss in league play. (ground out-fly out:3-1)
Aragua was trampled 16-6 by Caracas: Boxscore

Osmir Medina (VSL): Started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting 2nd. 2-for-5 with one triple, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Roberto Perez (VSL): Started at first base and batted 4th. 4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Yorbel Alcala (VSL): Started as catcher and batted 5th. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and allowed on passed ball.
Gerwuins Velazco (July 2nd Signing): Started as designated hitter and batted 6th. 2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Kaiser Inojosa (VSL): Started in right field and batted 8th. 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Heyrich Martina (DSL): Started at second base and batted 9th. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and committed one error.
Wilfred Vivas (VSL): Took over for Martina at second and batting 9th. 2-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Francisco Guzman (VSL): Entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. Allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck out one. (ground out-fly out:1-0)
St. Louis scored six in ninth to tip toe past Margarita 11-10: Boxscore

Wednesday's games:
St. Louis (13-24) @ Houston (15-22)
Tampa Bay (14-23) @ Aragua (24-17)
Magallanes (22-16) @ Caribes (27-9)

*Venezuelan Parallel Western League*

Monday's results:
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Did not pitch for Marineros-Lara.
Marineros-Lara scored two in the ninth to beat Seattle 6-4.

Jose Penaloza (GCL): Did not pitch for Zulia.
Zulia was shut out 8-0 by Cleveland.

Tuesday's results:
Jose Penaloza (GCL): Entered in the seventh and pitched one inning in game 2. Allowed no hits or runs and struck out two. (ground out-fly out:0-1)
Zulia shut out Cardenales 1-0 in game 1 of a doubleheader.
Zulia gave up three runs in the sixth inning and didn't answer back, losing 5-2 to Cardenales.

Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Did not pitch in either doubleheader games for Marineros-Lara.
Marineros-Lara slipped by Cleveland 3-2 in game 1.
Marineros-Lara then doubled up Cleveland 6-3 in game 2.

*Dominican Republic League*

Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started in right field and batted 5th. 2-for-7 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts (swinging). Marti misplayed a fly ball in the 17th inning, letting the runner advance but not scoring. (Runners left in scoring position with 2-outs: 1)
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Entered in the 13th inning as a pinch hitter, batting 8th. 1-for-1 with one RBI and one run.
Licey scored the winning run in the bottom of the 18th beating Gigantes 10-9: Boxscore
Licey (21-16) visit Aguilas (19-18) Wednesday @ 8:00pm AST.

There has been an investigation launched into the brawl between Licey and Aguilas that occurred on Saturday: Link

Former Memphis Redbird and current Escogido pitcher Nerio Rodriguez will start light workouts and hopefully return to the team in 15 days. He was hit in the face by a line drive and had light surgery to repair broken bones on Saturday.

*Colombian League*

Sunday's results:
Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 7-1 in game 1. Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-2 in game 2: Game Notes
Monday's results:
Cartagena beat Monteria 4-0, Barranquilla pounded Sincelejo 15-6: Game Notes

Tuesday's results & notes:
Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 8-6.

All-Star Teams Have Been Announced:
Barranquilla's Donovan Solano (Palm Beach) will be playing under St. Louis Cardinals' Colombian scout and Monteria MGR Neder Horta representing the Colombian squad.
Davis Bilardello (Palm Beach), Pete Parise (Palm Beach), Ryan Bird (Instructional), and former Springfield Cardinal Adam Daniels will represent the Foreign squad: Tuesday's Game Notes & All-Star Announcements

Nick Derba (Palm Beach) has missed a few games, for Sincelejo, due to an unknown injury: Link

*Puerto Rican League*
(League had Monday off, returned Tuesday)

Yadier Molina (St. Louis): Started at catcher and batted 7th. 0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout (swinging). There were two stolen bases while he was behind the plate.
Former Memphis Redbird Armando Rios hit a two-run home run for Carolina.
P.J. Walters (Memphis) and Luis Mateo (Johnson City): Did not play for Carolina.
Bryan Anderson (Memphis): There is a possibility he has made the trip back home, nothing has been confirmed yet.
Carolina lost to Mayaguez 5-3: Boxscore
Carolina (7-13) welcome Mayaguez (10-8) Wednesday @ 7:30pm AST.

Former Memphis Redbird Robinson Cancel had a double and three-run home run for Ponce.
Caguas pounded Ponce 14-6: Boxscore

Rigoberto Lugo (Batavia): Did not pitch for Santurce.

Ex-Cardinal Bill Pulsipher gave up five hits, two runs, one walk, and struck out five over seven innings en route to his third win in league play for Arecibo.
Santurce gave up five runs in the second inning and never recovered, losing 9-3 to Arecibo: Boxscore
Santurce (10-10) hosts Arecibo (11-6) Wednesday @ 7:30pm AST.

*Nicaraguan Prospect Winter League*

Jen (Jem) Argenal (November 28 Signing) is batting .333 with two doubles, one triple, seven RBIs, three runs, six walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, .423 OBA, and a .422 SLG in 16 games for Cardenales de Unica.

Argenal is tied for seventh in the league with a .333 batting average.

Cardenales de Unica (8-8) hosts Boer American College (11-3) for a doubleheader on Friday.

As an added bonus...another prospect I plan to keep an eye on is Cheslor Cuthbert. He's batting .333 with seven doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, seven runs, five walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .484 OBA, and a .542 SLG in 16 games for Unica. Cuthbert will not be able to sign a contract until next July. I'm told he is being heavely scouted by the majors and could be looking at a big pay check next summer.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-08

Recent signee Ryan Bird’s 0.93 ERA in 29 innings in Colombia headlines Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals prospects news in winter ball.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-08

Colombian League Player of the Week Donovan Solano, who hit .471 last week, headlines Saturday’s St. Louis Cardinals prospects news in winter ball.

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