Cardinals Sign 19-Year Old RHP Fidencio Flores Out Of La Trinidad Academy, Nicaragua; Jem Argenal & Johnny Polanco In Extended Spring Training

Fidencio Flores, a 19-year right-hander, a native of El Sauce, Leon, is the new addition unique to the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Nicaraguan National Championship 7-14-09

Friday Game Stats:

Edgard Montiel 1-for-3 at the plate. He played in seven games batting .238 (5-for-21) with two runs, two strikeouts, and committed two errors in the playoffs.

Alvaro Lopez started and pitched 2.1 innings allowing five hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and striking out one for his second loss. He made three starts posting an 0-2 record and 1.89 ERA. Lopez allowed 22 hits, eight runs (four earned), three walks, and struck out eight over 19 innings during the playoffs.

Boer-Managua was eliminated on Friday for the championship.

Regular Season:

Edgard Montiel played in 56 games batting .256 (40-for-156) with seven doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 21 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 22 strikeouts, and committed 17 errors.

Alvaro Lopez made 17 starts posting a 10-3 record and 1.23 ERA. He allowed 116 hits, 29 runs (17 earned), four home runs, 22 walks, and struck out 67 over 124 innings.

Walter Santos made eight starts posting a 5-1 record and 1.91 ERA. He allowed 35 hits, 13 runs (nine earned), one home run, 20 walks, and struck out 24 over 42.1 innings.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-26-09: Boer Vs. Esteli Series Pre-Notes

After splitting honors in the two rounds of the Campeonato Nacional de Beisbol Superior Germán Pomares Ordoñez 2009, Boer and Estelí teams will meet for the third time in a Semifinal stage, ready to establish a dominance in the magazine business. (Translated)
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The other series, the front of the Boer Estelí, still looks more even, and that could take advantage northerners to open the series at home with the support of his audience and the motivation that this represents, is erased by the presence of new leader in effectiveness in the league, Alvaro Lopez, in the hill tribe. (Translated)
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Nicaraguan National Championship 6-25-09: Boer Vs. Esteli

The Boer and Estelí pulled his semifinal in the morning "Pomares," a series that is expected in very close after the first round ends in 4-4 won-lost. (Translated)

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Nicaraguan National Championship 6-23-09

World Cup

(Alvaro Lopez, courtesy of Gerald Hernandez)


Boer-Managua's Alvaro Lopez was selected to represent the country in the upcoming World Cup opening play in September. Other names included are Jimmy Gonzalez, Ronald Garth, Armando Hernandez, and Diego Sandino. Nicarguan National Championship

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Two More Signed By Major League Baseball Organizations

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed outfielder Rommel Mendoza and the Atlants Braves have picked up outfielder Ramon Flores.

(Rommel Mendoza, courtesy of Gerald Hernandez)

Mendoza played in 76 games going 87-for-289 (.301) with 23 doubles, three triples, five home runs, 49 RBIs, 66 runs, 20 walks, 11 stolen bases, and 43 strikeouts. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Royals and played two seasons in the Dominican Summer League (2006-07) before being releases before last season. The right-handed hitter hit .214 (12-for-56) with one double, nine RBIs, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, and nine strikeouts in 19 games. Mendoza will begin his 2009 season in the Venezuelan Summer League.

(Ramon Flores, courtesy of Gerald Hernandez)

Flores played in 27 games going 30-for-85 (.353) with five doubles, two triples, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 11 runs, nine walks, and 14 strikeouts. He has been watched by MLB scouts previously, but just now signed a contract, will begin his professional career in the Dominican Summer League.

Mendoza and Flores both played for Costa Caribe and were eliminated over the past weekend from the Nicaraguan National Championship. The team finished 26-22 to move into the second round of the tournament but came up short with an 11-17 record and seven games out of first. They become the fifth and sixth players signed out of the league this season; which follows Elmer Reyes (Atlanta Braves), Johnny Polanco (St. Louis Cardinals), Oscar Bravo (Seattle Mariners), and Denis Estrada (Chicago Cubs), who were all signed earlier on.
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Granada (14-12) and Masaya (12-14) will face off today (Tuesday) for the final spot in the third round of the Nicaraguan National Championship. These are make-up games postponed due to weather: La Prensa

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Other News & Notes

Former DSL Cardinal Walter Santos is having a setback in in recovery and will not return to particpate in the Nicaraguan National Championship with Boer-Managua.

Cheslor Cuthbert is currently training and preparing for the upcoming July 2 signing period.

Former DSL Cardinal Edwin Conde is particpating in a baseball tournament in Nicaragua, not much more info on this tournament at this time.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-22-09

Boer-Managua beat Chinandega 2-0 on Saturday: Post Game

Boer then swept the doubleheader on Sunday over Chinandega, winning game one 6-2 and game two 4-2: Boxscore, El Prensa, and El Nuevo Diario

Weekend Stat Updates:

Edgard Montiel (Ex-DSL) played in all four games going 1-for-12 with one RBI, one run, and four strikeouts. His batting average dropped from .271 to .256 on the season.

Alvaro Lopez started (Saturday game) and pitched a complete game allowing just three hits, no runs, and striking out two. He retired the final 21 batters faced in order and picked up his tenth win of the season.

Walter Santos (Ex-DSL) still on the injury reserve list.

Boer (16-12) has qualified for the next round in the tournament, schedule not posted.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-20-09

Boer-Managua beat Chinandega 8-3: Post Game, La Prensa, and El Nuevo Diario

Former Cardinals Walter Santos and Edgard Montiel along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez are on Boer roster.

Boer (14-11) takes on Chinandega (8-17) Saturday, June 20.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-16-09

Weekend Stat Updates:

Edgard Montiel played in four games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one double and two walks. His season batting average improved from .265 to .271.

Alvaro Lopez made one start and pitched 7.2 innings allowing seven hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck out four for a no decision. His ERA improved to 1.33 and is the league leader.

Walter Santos is still on the injury reserve list.

Boer-Managua (13-11) begins a four-game series with Chinandega (8-16) on Friday, June 19. Boer is two games back of league leader Rivas (15-9).

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-15-09

Boer-Managua lost game one to Rivas 5-4 and won game two 6-0: Post Game, La Prensa, and El Nuevo Diario

Former DSL Cardinals Walter Santos and Edgard Montiel along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez are on the Boer roster.

Boer (13-11) begin a four-game series vs. Chinandega (8-16) on Friday, June 19. Boer fell behind two games in the tournament and are in third place.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-14-09

Boer-Managua won Fridays game 11-3 over Rivas: Post Game

Boer then went into extra innings on Saturday to beat Rivas 2-1 in ten: Post Game, La Prensa, El Nuevo Diario

Former DSL Cardinals Edgard Montiel and Walter Santos along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez are listed on the Boer roster.

Boer (13-9) will finish off the four-game weekend series today (Sunday, June 14) with a doubleheader vs. Rivas (13-9).

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-9-09

Stat Updates:

Edgard Montiel played in four games going 3-for-10 with one RBI and two walks. His season batting average rose from .262 to .265.

Alvaro Lopez made one start pitching seven innings, allowing seven hits, one earned run, one walk, and striking out five. He picked up his ninth (9-3) win of the season and saw his ERA improve from 1.35 to 1.34.

Walter Santos is still on the injury reserve list.

Boer-Managua (11-9) takes on the first place team, Rivas (13-7), for a four-game series starting Friday, June 12.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-8-09

Boer-Managua lost both doubleheader games Sunday to Mayasa, 3-0 in game one and 9-2 in game two: Post Game and La Prensa

Former DSL Cardinals Edgard Montiel and Walter Santos along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez are on the Boer roster.

Boer (11-9) takes on Rivas (13-7) starting Friday, June 12 for a four-game series over the weekend. Rivas is currently in first place in the league.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-7-09

Boer-Managua beat Masaya 2-1: Post Game and La Prensa

Alvaro Lopez started and pitched seven strong innings, picking up his ninth (9-3) win of the season.

Former DSL Cardianls Edgard Montiel and Walter Santos are listed on the Boer roster.

Boer (11-7) takes on Mayasa (7-11) for a doubleheader on Sunday, June 7. Boer is only one game out in the league.

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Seventh Nicarguan Signs Deal With Major League Organization


The Chicago Cubs have signed left-handed pitcher Denis Estrada to a deal. The 19-year old becomes the seventh player to be signed in the past year out of Nicaragua. Jem Argenal and Johnny Polanco were signed by the St. Louis Cardinals, Elmer Reyes was picked up by the Atlanta Braves, the Seattle Mariners signed Jose Valdivia and Oscar Bravo, and The San Diego Padres got the signature of Uber Paz. Estrada played with both Argenal and Reyes the past couple years on the Boer-Managua affiliated teams. He was 1-0 with a 7.97 ERA allowing 42 hits (including seven doubles and two triples), 21 runs (18 earned), eight walks, and struck out eight over 20.1 innings during the 2009 Nicaraguan National Championship.

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Nicaraguan National Championship 6-6-09

Boer-Managua lost to Mayasa 6-4 of the opening four-game series: Post Game and El Prensa

Former DSL Cardinals Edgard Montiel and Walter Santos along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez are on the Boer roster.

Boer (10-7) takes on Mayasa (7-10) for the second game of the weekend series Saturday, June 6. Boer now falls to second place in the league.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-2-09

Weekend Stat Updates:

Edgard Montiel (Ex-DSL) made his return to the team playing in all four games and going 3-for-8 with one run and one strikeout. His battingaverage rose from .254 to .262 on the season.

Alvaro Lopez made one start, pitching nine innings and giving up 16 hits, four earned runs, one walk, and striking out one en route to his eighth win of the season. His ERA shot up from 1.08 to 1.35 on the season.

Walter Santos (Ex-DSL) is still on the injury reserve list.

Boer-Managua (10-6) takes on Masaya (6-10) for a four-game series starting Friday, June 5.

Nicaraguan National Championship 6-1-09

Boer-Managua split the Sunday doubleheader with Granada, losing game one 3-1 and winning game two 3-1: Post Game, La Prensa, and El Nuevo Diario

Former DSL Cardinals Edgard Montiel and Walter Santos along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez are on the Boer roster.

Boer (10-6) takes on Masaya (6-10) for a four-game series starting Friday, June 5. Boer is in a three-way tie for first in the standings.

Nicaraguan National Championship 5-31-09

Boer-Managua beat Granada 6-5 in the continuation of Friday's suspended game, then doubled them up 8-4 in the regular scheduled game for Saturday: Post Game, La Prensa, and El Nuevo Diario

Alvaro Lopez made the start in the second game and picked up the win (8-3) despite watching his ERA rise to 1.35, now second in the league.

Former DSL Cardinals Walter Santos and Edgard Montiel are listed on the Boer roster.

Boer (9-5) takes on Granada (7-7) in a doubleheader on Sunday, May 31 to round out the weekend series. Boer has a one game lead in the championship series second round.

Nicaraguan National Championship 5-30-09

Boer-Managua was leading Granada 4-0 before the game was suspended after the 6th inning, it will be continued Saturday morning: Notes, La Prensa, and El Nuevo Diario

Former DSL Cardinals Edgard Montiel and Walter Santos along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez are listed on the Boer roster.

Boer (7-5) will be playing a 4-game weekend series vs. Granada (7-5). Both teams are tied for second place and only a half game out of first.

Nicaraguan National Championship 4-26-09

Weekend Stat Updates:
Alvaro Lopez made one start going nine innings giving up five hits, one unearned run, striking out three, and picking up hise seven win of the season. Lopez leads the league in ERA with a 1.08 mark.

Former DSL Cardinals Edgard Montiel and Walter Santos did not play for Boer-Managua.

Nicaraguan National Championship 5-25-09

Boer-Managua beat Leon 5-2 in game one and was shut out 2-0 in the second game: Post Game, La Prensa, and El Nuevo Diario

Former DSL Cardinals Walter Santos and Edgard Montiel along with top pitcher Alvaro Lopez play for Boer.

Boer (7-5) visits Granada (6-5) for the beginning of a four-game series on Friday, May 29. Boer is currently tied with three other teams atop the second round playoff division.