Current & Former Cardinal Prospects Tryout For Aguilas de Zulia

Jose Penaloza
Jonathan Gonzalez
Orlando Munoz
Marcos Chavez

If they don't make the team, most likely they will end up playing in one of the Parallel Leagues during the winter.

Comandante del Beisbel

Cardinals Release Four More, Activate Kyle Mura

According to Baseball America, the St. Louis Cardinals organization has released four more minor leaguers during the time period between May 2-9.

Released were Carlos Gonzalez, Jose Penaloza, Adam Prange, and Senger Peralta all pitchers competing for roster spots in extended spring training.

Gonzalez, 20, was signed by the Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent on August 4, 2005 out of the country of Panama. The right-hander spent three seasons in the organization pitching for the DSL Cardinals in 2006, GCL Cardinals in 2007, and Johnson City Cardinals last season. He complied a 7-5 record, 5.22 ERA, and one save in the farm system. And allowed 113 hits, 70 runs (64 earned), ten home runs, 44 walks, and struck out 129 over 110.1 innings during his tenure. During the 2008 season, Gonzalez struck out a season-high eight on July 9 in 3.2 innings.

Penaloza, 20, was signed by the Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent on July 27, 2006 out of the country of Venezuela. The right-hander pitched his first two season in the organization with the VSL Cardinals and in 2008 was promoted to the GCL Cardinals for the season. He complied a 3-2 record and 7.92 ERA, allowing 91 hits, 70 runs (56 earned), three home runs, 52 walks, and struck out 40 over 63.2 innings.

Prange, 21, was a 48th round (1,436th overall) pick by the Cardinals in the 2008 amateur draft out of South Mountain Community College (AZ). He was assigned to the Gulf Coast League after signing and made 15 relief appearances for the club, putting together a 1-2 record, 6.92 ERA, and earned three saves. The right-hander allowed 16 hits, 14 runs (ten earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck out nine over 13 innings.

Peralta, 20, was signed by the Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent on September 26, 2004 out of the country of Venezuela. He was assigned to the Dominican Summer League in 2005 and made the move to the Johnson City Cardinals for the next two seasons. The left-hander had a 2.70 ERA and struck out 36 over 40 innings in DSL. In his two active seasons at JC, he made 18 appearances (ten starts), posting a 2-6 record and 5.69 ERA. Peralta allowed 61 hits, 46 runs (39 earned), seven home runs, 32 walks, and struck out 63 over 61.2 innings. He spent the entire 2008 season on the 60-day disabled list while assigned to Johnson City for a third straight season.

Other releases announced in the BA post were David Brito (VSL), Carlos Noguera (VSL), Brandon Buckman (Springfield), Brian Buck (Quad Cities), and Charles Kingrey (Palm Beach).

More Information From The Birdhouse: Cardinals Prune Four Pitchers

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In addition to the above releases, the Springfield Cardinals activated Kyle Mura from the 7-day disabled list.

Mura, 24, was placed on the disabled list on April 30 with a sprained right elbow after posting a 1-0 record and 8.18 ERA in four starts.

He made his return Monday night, entering the game in the 6th inning and pitching one frame, giving up three hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and striking out one.

There will be no corresponding move since there was already an open spot on the roster after Mike Folli was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds earlier last week.

Kyle Mura: Activated By Springfield

List Of St. Louis Cardinals Affiliated With Aguilas de Zulia In The Venezuelan League

Yonathan Gonzalez (VSL)
Carlos Oraa (VSL)
Jose Penaloza (GCL)
Geney Rios (VSL)
Marcos Chavez (VSL-Free Agent)

Commandante del Beisbel

St. Louis Cardinals Venezuelan Parallel League Team: 2008 Caribes, Caracas, Marineros-Lara, & Zulia

(Kevin Moscatel holding the Venezuelan Parallel League Championship Trophy, picture courtesy of Kevin himself)

The final installment of the wrap-up will cover the final players that played in the Venezuelan Parallel League for Caribes de Anzoategui, Leones de Caracas, the only two players that played in the Venezuelan Parallel Western League.

Caribes finished 34-13, in second place, and a half game behind Caracas in the standings. Caribes went on to sweep the Parallel League Championship, between them and Caracas. Marineros-Lara finished 19-17 and Zulia was 14-23 in the Parallel Western League. Lara was only three game out of first and two shy of making the playoffs.

Venezuelan Parallel League

Caribes Players:

Kevin Moscatel (GCL) played in 31 games batting .139 (11-for-79) with a .207 OBP and .190 SLG. The 17-year old right-handed swinger had one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 15 total bases, scored three runs, and walked five times. He was 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts, struck out 25% (20) of the time, and committed three errors. He played 14 games behind the plate, six as designated hitter, four at first base, one as pinch hitter, and split time amongst the rest including a stop in left field.

The first-year Cardinals affiliate alternated with various other players mainly at catcher and designated hitter throughout the winter season. Moscatel picked up his first hit, first double, and first RBI on October 16. He had two multi-hit games and one multi-RBI game. On October 31, Moscatel had one of his better games going 3-for-5 and drove in a season-high three runs. He went 2-for-4, clubbing his first and only home run on November 6. (Runners left in scoring position, 2-outs: 8-1, 2 RBIs)

Moscatel will most likely be assigned to the Gulf Coast Cardinals for a second year and will be in competition with 2008 DSL All-Star Audris (Audry) Perez and possibly anybody else that is placed in Jupiter, FL. He's still young and has time to find his place with the team.

Fernando Cedeno (VSL) made nine appearances (three starts) posting an 0-1 record and 8.64 ERA. The 19-year old right-hander allowed 28 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck out six over 16.2 innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 23-to-13.

The second-year VSL pitcher began the winter season as a middle reliever and was moved into the rotation in late-November. As a reliever, Cedeno had an 0-1 record and gave up 16 hits, 11 earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck out only four over eight innings. In each of his three starts he only made it into the fourth inning once. Cedeno had three appearances without a run, one without a hit, and walked two or more in his final four games. His best outing came on October 16, pitching two innings giving up one hit, no runs, and striking out one.

Cedeno should be making a return to the Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals in 2009. He pitched alright at times in 2008 as a long-reliever and could very well be used the same way this coming season. Another possibility is maybe exploring him in the starting rotation or closer role, somewhat like Yonathan Gonzalez last season.

Orlando Munoz (GCL) made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 5.40 ERA. The 18-year old right-hander allowed six hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck out three over five innings. His ground out-to-fly out ratio was 3-to-2 and he let one of four inherited runners score.

The second-year Cardinals affiliate only pitched in October and made one relief appearance in December. Munoz didn't give up a run in two outings and no hits in one game. He was roughed up in his final two games for four hits, four runs, and one home run in two innings. Munoz picked up his only win on October 21 and struck out a season-high two on December 10.

Munoz will probably be another name you will catch on the Gulf Coast Cardinals roster when the season opens in 2009. Like Kevin Moscatel, he's still young and still has time to prove were he belongs on the team.

Caracas Players:

Julio Castellano (GCL?) made 15 appearances (four starts) posting an 0-2 record, 3.63 ERA, and three saves. The 21-year old left-hander allowed 34 hits, 19 runs (14 earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck out 23 over 34.2 innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 56-to-17 and let two of six inherited runners score. Castellano also made two relief appearances (December 10 and 12) for the Cardinals, pitching two innings and giving up two hits, no runs, and striking out two, while picking up a save.

The four-year Cardinals free agent signing began the season in the back end of the bullpen and was moved to starter in mid-November. Castellano had nine games with no runs and six with no hits. In his first five outings he did not allow a run, spanning 6.2 innings. Castellano picked up his first two saves on back-to-back appearances on October 19 and 20. As a starter he pitched 17.2 innings giving up 24 hits, 14 runs (ten earned), one home run, six walks, and striking out 14. Castellano's best game came on November 4, pitching 4.2 innings of relief and only allowing two hits and no runs. He pitched a seven-inning complete game on November 25, giving up seven hits, three runs (one earned), four walks, and striking out a season-high six over six innings. Castellano only had three really bad outings and two of those came as a starter.

Castellano, who's VSL eligibility ran out after 2008, will begin the 2009 season in the Gulf Coast League. In 2008 the VSL Astros used him mainly as a reliever, but in 2007 he started seven of eight games. There's a possible chance that you could see him in the tandem rotation for the Redbirds this coming season.

Venezuelan Parallel Western League

Playing for Marineros-Lara:

Richard Castillo (Quad Cities) made ten appearances (five starts) posting a 3-0 record, 2.57 ERA, and one save. The 19-year old right-hander allowed 26 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), three home runs, 14 walks, hit six batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck out 42 over 42 innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 30-to-39, opponents batted .186 off of him, and committed one error. Castillo was promoted to Cardenales de Lara late in the winter season.

The second-year Cardinals pitcher alternated between starting and the bullpen throughout the year for Marineros-Lara. As a starter, Castillo compiled 32.1 innings giving up 19 hits, nine runs (eight earned), nine walks, and struck out 30. He had three appearances without a run scored and one without a hit. His best game came on October 27 as a starter, pitching seven innings and allowing two hits, no runs, and striking out seven. Castillo had four games with four or more strikeouts including sitting 11 down on November 10. And he gave up two or more runs in only three appearances.

Castillo was just as good as he was during the 2008 season. He'll probably make a return to Single-A Quad Cities to start the 2009 season out and I'm sure if he pitches as well as he did last season he will be getting a promotion or two during the year. But don't rule a return trip to A-Advanced Palm Beach to begin the season, as he is projected by some to make his MLB debut sometime in 2011.

Playing for Zulia del Aguilas:

Jose Penaloza (GCL) made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 5.11 ERA, and one save. The 21-year old right-hander allowed 30 hits, 16 runs (14 earned), eight walks, hit six batters, threw five wild pitches, and struck out 29 over 24.2 innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 23-to-18, opponents batted .297 off of him, he committed one error, and had one balk.

The second-year Cardinals affiliate was a full-time bullpen arm for Zulia mainly working in the back end of the game. Penaloza had six games with no runs and two with no hits allowed. He was extended beyond two innings four games and went three plus innings three times. Penaloza's best game came on December 9, when he gave up five hits, no runs, and struck out four over 3.2 innings for his first and only win. He struck out two or more seven times, including his season-high of six on October 31 and also struck out five on November 6. Penaloza had a good winter season but when it came to the month of November he struggled, allowing 13 hits, 13 runs, five walks, and striking out nine over seven innings (14.14 ERA).

Penaloza, again, may see time in the Gulf Coast League for the Cardinals in 2009. I figure he may spend the whole season in Jupiter, FL to see if he can turn it around considering his walks out number his strikeouts all throughout his pro career.

Cardinals Hitters Part One
Cardinals Hitters Part Two
Cardinals Hitters Part Three
Cardinals Starting Rotation
Cardinals Bullpen
Cardinals Aragua Hitters
Cardinals Aragua Pitchers

jrocke says: Special thanks to Kevin Moscatel for giving permission to use one of his photos from his winter season, can't thank you enough.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook: Double Dose (12/22 & 12/23)

*Mexican Pacific League*

Sunday's results:
Fernando Salas (Springfield): Entered in the fifth and pitched two innings in game two. Allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out en route to his second win in league play. (ground out-fly out:1-4)
Mazatlan shut out Mochis 1-0 in game 1 of a doubleheader: Boxscore
Mazatlan shut out Mochis 5-0 in game 2: Boxscore
Mazatlan (37-25) has Monday thru Wednesday scheduled off, visit Mexicali (31-29) Thursday @ 7:30pm MST.

Hugo Castellanos (Memphis-free agent): Did not pitch for Obregon.
Obregon scored one run in the bottom of the ninth to avoid extras and beat Navojoa 3-2: Boxscore

Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson started for Mexicali and pitched 3.2 innings allowing five hits, four runs, six walks, two home runs, and striking out one. Erickson, who hasn't pitched since 2006 with the Yankees, is trying to make a comeback in his baseball career. Boxscore

Monday's results:
Hugo Castellano (Memphis-free agent): Entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. Allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk picking up his tenth hold of the winter season. (ground out-fly out:1-2)
Former Memphis Redbird Reggie Taylor went 3-for-4 for Obregon.
Obregon scored one in the eighth and beat Guasave 2-1: Boxscore
Obregon (26-36) visits Guasave (35-28) Tuesday @ 7:30pm MST.

*Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)*

Sunday's results:
Francisco Rivera (Quad Cities): Entered in the fifth inning as designated hitter, batting leadoff. 0-for-2 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Acayucan lost 4-3 to Cosamaloapan: Boxscore
Acayucan (16-39-2) visits Tuxtlas (38-19-1) Tuesday @ 7:00pm MST for the start of the playoffs.

Joe Rogers (Memphis) and Minatitlan (36-19-1) will take on Cosamaloapan (28-25-1) starting Tuesday in a best of five series in the first round of the tournament: Link

Playoff schedule: Link

Final regular season stats:
Joe Rogers (Memphis) made five appearances (four starts) posting a 1-0 record and 3.78 ERA. He allowed 18 hits, seven earned runs, four home runs, three walks, and struck out eight over 16.2 innings.

Francisco Rivera (Quad Cities) batted .285 with two doubles, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 19 runs, 17 walks, 12 strikeouts, .374 SLG, and .376 OBP in 38 games.

*Venezuelan League*

Sunday's results:
Jose Martinez (Springfield) and Jose Rada (GCL): Did not play for Aragua.
Ex-Cardinal Carmen Cali pitched 1.2 scoreless innings for Aragua giving up one hit and striking one out.

Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Did not pitch for Lara.
Ex-Cardinal Cesar Izturis went 2-for-4 with a triple, run, and stolen base for Lara.
Lara beat Aragua 3-1: Boxscore

Katsuhiko Maekawa (Memphis): Did not pitch in either of the games for Caribes.
Former Springfield Cardinal Jose Garcia pitched 4.1 innings of relief for Caribes giving up four hits, one run, one walk, and striking out three in game one.
Caribes gave up six runs in the second and lost 7-4 to Margarita in game one of a doubleheader: Boxscore
Caribes was shut out 2-0 by Margarita in game two: Boxscore
Caribes (24-32) visits Lara (30-27) Monday @ 7:30pm VST.

Mondays' results:
Jose Rada (GCL): Started and pitched three innings in game one. Allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck out two. (ground out-fly out:3-3)
Jose Martinez (Springfield): Did not play in either game for Aragua.
Aragua scored all five run in the first two innings beating Zulia 5-1 in game one of a doubleheader: Boxscore
Aragua beat Zulia 6-2 in game two: Boxscore
Aragua (32-24) hosts Zulia (27-31) Tuesday @ 4:00pm VST.

Former Memphis Redbird Orber Moreno picked up his second win of the winter season and he pitched one scoreless inning for Caracas: Boxscore

Former Springfield Cardinal Juan Richardson has now joined La Guaira to finish off the VWL season and hit his first home run in his first game Monday: Boxscore

*Venezuelan Parallel League*

Caribes shut out Caracas 3-0 in game one of the championship series on Saturday: Post Game
Caribes swept the championship series beating Caracas 3-1 in the second game: Post Game
Kevins Moscatel (GCL), Fernando Cedeno (VSL), and Orlando Munoz (GCL): Played for Caribes.

Cardinals signed Julio Castellano to a minor league contract. He was the only Venezuelan Academy tryout player to sign that played on the St. Louis Cardinals Venezuelan Parallel League team. He made two relief appearances picking up one save. Castellano allowed two hits, no runs, and struck out two over two innings. Read more about him here: Link

*Venezuelan Parallel Western League*

Final Stats:
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities) made ten appearances (five starts) posting a 3-0 record, 2.57 ERA, and one save for Mariners-Lara. He allowed 26 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), three home runs, 14 walks, hit six batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck out 42 over 42 innings. Opponents batted .186 against him. Castillo was promoted to Lara a month ago.

Jose Penaloza (GCL) made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 5.11 ERA, and one save for Zulia. He allowed 30 hits, 16 runs (14 earned), eight walks, hit six batters, threw five wild pitches, and struck out 29 over 24.2 innings. Opponents batted .297 against him.

*Domincan Republic League*

Final game of regular season

Monday's results:
Amaury Marti (Memphis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.

Ex-Cardinal Abraham Nunez went 4-for-6 and drove in one run for Escogido.
Licey was pounded on by Escogido 13-3: Boxscore

Round Robin Tournament opens December 26: Schedule
Licey (26-24) vs. Gigantes (30-20)
Azucareros (28-22) vs. Aguilas (26-24)

*Colombian League*

Sunday's results:
Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-3.
Monteria beat Cartagena 2-1.

Monday's results:
Barranquilla beat Cartagena 5-3 in game one of a doubleheader.
Cartagena beat Barranquilla 8-2 in game two.
Sincelejo beat Monteria 4-3.

The Colombian League awarded Barranquilla the win for the December 17th loss to Sincelejo. League rules require a certain number of Colombian born players on the field win the game starts and ends. And Cardinals' Colombian scout and Cartagena MGR Neder Horta was suspended six games for coming in contact with an umpire and knocking him to the ground: Link

St. Louis Cardinals also signed Luis Orozco who is pitching for Sincelejo, read more: Link

Also participating: Donovan Solano (Springfield), Davis Bilardello (Palm Beach), Pete Parise (Palm Beach), and Ryan Bird (Instructional).

Tuesday's games:
Cartagena (23-25) @ Barranquilla (26-22)
Sincelejo (20-27) @ Monteria (26-21)

*Puerto Rican League*

Sunday's results:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis): Started at catcher and batted 6th. 1-for-3 at the plate and threw out one base runner.
Luis Mateo (Johnson City): Did not play for Carolina.
Ex-Cardinal Kiko Calero gave up three hits and three runs in a 1/3 of an inning for Carolina.

Joe Thurston (Memphis): Did not play for Ponce.
Ex-Cardinal Eli Marrero doubled and drove in one run for Ponce.
Ponce beat Carolina 9-4: Boxscore
Ponce (22-11) has Monday off, vists Mayaguez (15-17) Tuesday @ 7:30pm AST.

Monday's results:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis): Entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over as desinated hitter, batting second. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Ex-Yankee Bernie Williams played in his first game for Carolina.
Luis Mateo (Johnson City): Did not play for Carolina.
Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1: Boxscore
Carolina (12-20) vists Caguas (15-17) Tuesday @ 7:30pm AST.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12/12 & 12/13

*Mexican Pacific League*

Thursday's results:
Fernando Salas (Springfield): Did not pitch for Mazatlan.
Mazatlan beat Guasave 9-6: Boxscore

Hugo Castellanos (Memphis-free agent): Did not pitch for Obregon.
Former Memphis Redbird Iker Franco drove in one run for Obregon.
Former Memphis Redbird Reggie Taylor went 2-for-5 and drove in two runs for Obregon.

Ex-Cardinal John Gall went 3-for-4 with a double and one RBI for Culiacan.
Obregon stomped on Culiacan 13-5: Boxscore

Friday's results:
Former Cardinal closer Juan Acevedo made his return, for Mexicali, after being suspended for testing postive for performance enhancing drugs: Boxscore

Fernando Salas (Springfield): Entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. Allowed no hits or runs en route to his first win in league play. (ground out-fly out:2-1)

Former Cardinal prospect Reid Gorecki went 2-for-3 with a double and RBI for Novojoa.
Mazatlan scored two in the seventh and held off Navojoa for a 5-3 victory: Boxscore
Mazatlan (32-22) hosts Navojoa (26-28) Saturday @ 6:00pm MST.

Hugo Castellanos (Memphis-free agent): Entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. Allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck out two picking up his eighth hold of the winter season. (ground out-fly out:1-1)
Former Memphis Redbird Reggie Taylor hit a solo home run for Obregon.
Obregon doubled up Hermosillo 4-2: Boxscore
Obregon (21-32) visits Hermosillo (28-26) Saturday @ 6:00pm MST.

*Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico)*

Thursdays' Results:
Joe Rogers (Memphis): Started and pitched five innings. Allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck out en route to the win.
Mintitlan beat Soledad 7-3: Boxscore

Friday's Results:
Francisco Rivera (Quad Cities): Did not play for Acayucan.
Joe Rogers (Memphis): Did not pitch for Minatitlan.
Minatitlan beat Acayucan 8-1: Boxscore
Minatitlan (12-6-1) visits Acayucan (8-11-2) on Saturday.

Former Cardinals' minor league spring invite Ivan Bellazetin and others visited with children and handed out autographs: Link

*Venezuelan League*

Thursday's Results:
Jose Martinez (Springfield) and Jose Rada (GCL): Did not play for Aragua.
Aragua gave up the winning run in the bottom of the ninth and lost 11-10 to Caribes: Boxscore

Friday's Results:
Jose Rada (GCL): Entered in the third and pitched three innings. Allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck out one. (ground out-fly out:3-4)(inherited runners-scored:2-2)
Jose Martinez (Springfield): Did not play for Aragua.
Aragua scored one in the ninth to beat Margarita 7-6: Boxscore
Aragua (24-21) visits Margarita (18-28) for a doubleheader on Saturday, with the first game starting @ 5:30pm VST.

*Venezuelan Parallel League*

Thursday's Results:
No Cardinals' prospects played for Caribes.
Caribes lost 6-5 to Margarita: Boxscore

Jose Cortez (VSL): Started in left field and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base.
Osmir Medina (VSL): Started at shortstop and batted 2nd. 3-for-5 with two runs, one caught stealing, committed one error, and assisted in three double plays.
Alberto Rivero (VSL): Started in centerfield and batted 3rd. 2-for-5 with one double, one triple, four two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (VSL): Started at third base and batted 4th. 3-for-5 with one double and assisted in one double play.
Yorbel Alcala (VSL): Started at catcher and batted 5th. 2-for-3 with one double and one walk.
Javier Avendano (VSL): Started and pitched four innings. Allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out en route to his second loss in league play. (ground out-fly out:3-6)
Carlos Oraa (VSL): Followed Avendano and pitched 3.1 innings. Allowed six hits, five runs (four earned), one walks, and struck out two. (ground out-fly out:5-2)(inherited runners-scored:2-2)
Gregorio Ramos (VSL): Followed Oraa and pitched 1.2 innings. Allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck out one. (ground out-fly out:3-0)(inherited runners-scored:1-1)
St. Louis was pounded on by Magallanes 12-4: Boxscore

Jose Garcia (Batavia): Entered late in the game at second base and batted 7th. 1-for-1 with one double and one run.
Ruben Alvarado (VSL): Entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. Allowed no hits or runs. (ground out-fly out:1-2)
Aragua topped Philadelphia 10-1: Boxscore

No Results posted for Friday.

Saturday's games:
Detroit (24-21) @ St. Louis (15-29)
Aragua (32-17) @ Caribes (31-12)

*Venezuelan Parallel Western League*

Tuesday's Results:
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Did not pitch for Marineros-Lara.
Marineros-Lara was beat on 7-2 by Seattle.

Jose Penaloza (GCL): Entered in the fourth and pitched 3.2 innings in game one. Allowed five hits, no runs, hit one batter and struck out four en route to his first win in league play. (ground out-fly out:5-1)
Zulia scored three in the seventh insuring a 7-3 win over Cleveland in game one of a doubleheader.
Zulia lost 3-2 to Cleveland in game two.

Wednesday's Results:
Jose Penaloza (GCL): Did not pitch for Zulia.
Zulia lost to Seattle 11-4.

*Dominican Republic League*

Thursday's Results:
Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started in right field and batted 5th. 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts (looking and swinging).
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.
Licey beat Azucareros 7-2: Boxscore

Former Springfield Cardinal Juan Richardson went 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBIs for Estrellas: Boxscore

Former Memphis Rerdbird Nerio Rodriguez is expected to work one inning in the Sunday game for Escogido: Link

Friday's Results:
Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started as designated hitter and batted 5th. 0-for-3 with two walks, reached on an error, and struck out twice (swinging and looking). (Runners left in scoring position with 2-outs; 1)
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.
Ex-Cardinal players Timo Perez and Ronnie Belliard each hit solo home runs for Licey.
Licey scored three in the eigith and held off Estrellas for a 7-4 victory: Boxscore
Licey (23-20) visit Gigantes (25-18) Saturday @ 7:30pm AST.

*Colombian League*

Thursday's Results:
Monteria swept the doubleheader against Sincelejo; 6-4 in game one and 4-1 in game two.
Cartagena doubled up Barranquilla 8-4 in game one. Barranquilla then shu out Cartagena 4-0 in game two.

Friday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Cartagena 4-2.
Barranquilla beat Monteria 6-2.

Alexander Castellano (DSL) was placed on the reserve list by Barranquilla.
Donovan Solano (Springfield): Plays for Barranquilla.
Davis Bilardello (Palm Beach), Pete Parise (Palm Beach), and Ryan Bird (Instructional): Pitch for Sincelejo.

*Puerto Rican League*

No Games Thursday.

Friday's Results:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis): Started at catcher and batted 7th. 0-for-4 at the plate and one base was stolen on him while behind the plate. (Runners left in scoring position with 2-outs: 2)
P.J. Walters (Memphis-One More Start?) and Luis Mateo (Johnson City): Did not play for Carolina.
Carolina fell behind early and lost 7-5 to Mayaguez: Boxscore
Carolina (9-17) visits Mayaguez (12-12) Saturday @ 7:30pm AST.

Former Memphis Redbird Robinson Cancel went 2-for-3 and clubbed a solo home run for Ponce: Boxscore

GCL: Cardinals Beat Dodgers 4-2: Obregon 2 RBI's, Moscatel 1 RBI, Rasmus Doubles, Siegrist Nice Start, Ferrara K's 5, Daley Wild Again

Individual Highlights:
Colby Rasmus 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 BB, & 1 K.
Michael Swinson 1-for-5 with 1 K & 1 OF Assist.
Devin Shepherd 1-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 HBP, 1 SB, & 2 K's.
David Medina 1-for-3 with 2 Runs, 1 HBP, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Kleinenger Teran 2-for-3 with 1 HBP & 1 Fielding Error.
Ted Obregon 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Sacrifice, 1 SB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Kevin Moscatel 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 K, 1 PO Error, & Allowed 2 SB's.
Kevin Siegrist Started, 3 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:3-5).
Jose Penaloza Win(2-1), 1.2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 BB(ground out-fly out:4-1)(inherited runners-scored:2-0).
Anthony Ferrara (H, 1), 3 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP, & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:1-3).
Adam Prange (SV, 3), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Joe Babrick 0-for-1 with 1 K.
Gary Daley 0.1 Innings, 0 Hits, 2 Runs(1 ER), 3 BB's, 1 HBP, & 2 WP's(ground out-fly out:0-1).

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GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 7-4 In Game 2 Of DH: Rosario Triples & 1 RBI, Shepherd 1 RBI, Hiraldo Triples, Castillo Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Michael Swinson 1-for-2 with 1 Run, 2 BB's, & 1 PO.
Braulio Hiraldo 1-for-3 with 1 3B, 1 BB, 1 GIDP, 1 CS, & 1 Fielding Error.
Raniel Rosario 2-for-4 with 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 1 SB.
Devin Shepherd 3-for-3 with 1 RBI, 2 Runs, & 1 BB.
Juan Castillo 1-for-1 with 1 2B.
Kleinenger Teran 1-for-2 with 1 Two-Out RBI.
Adam Prange 1.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-3)(inherited runners-scored:3-0).

Rough Outing:
Joe Babrick 0-for-3 with 2 K's.
Cristofher Dumont 0-for-1 with 1 K.
Kevin Moscatel 0-for-3 with 1 K, Allowed 1 SB, & Gunned Down 1 Runner.
Pablo Ortiz Loss(2-3), Started, 3 Innings, 3 Hits, 4 Runs(2 ER), 4 BB's, & 3 WP's(ground out-fly out:1-6).
Jose Penaloza 1.2 Innings, 3 Hits, 3 Runs(All ER), 4 BB's, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:3-1).

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GCL: Dodgers Beat Cardinals 11-2 In 8 Innings: Team Held To 4 Hits, Medina 1 RBI, Perez Debuts, Daley & Ferrara Pounded

Individual Highlights:
Juan Mosquera 1-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 SB, & 1 Throwing Error.
David Medina 0-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Braulio Hiraldo 1-for-3.
Audris Perez 1-for-2 with 1 HBP & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Kleinenger Teran 1-for-2 with 1 Run & 1 BB.
Kevin Seigrist 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Ronald Russell 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-1).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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GCL: Dodgers Beat Cardinals 10-1: Rodriguez Doubles & 1 Run, Rosario Doubles, Notti & Penaloza Hammered

Individual Highlights:
Raniel Rosario 1-for-4 with 1 2B.
Ryde Rodriguez 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, & 1 SB.
Kleinenger Teran 1-for-3.
Kevin Moscatel 1-for-3.
Pablo Ortiz 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-2).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team.

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GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 9-2 In Game 2 Of DH: Medina Doubles & 1 RBI, Hiraldo 1 RBI, Cruz & Penaloza Hammered

Individual Highlights:
Braulio Hiraldo 0-for-3 with 1 RBI & 1 Sac Fly.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-2 with 1 Run, 1 BB, & 1 K.
David Medina 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Kleinenger Teran 1-for-2 with 1 BB & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Yunier Castillo 1-for-3 with 1 Run & 1 SB.
Orlando Munoz 1.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 BB, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-3)(inherited runners-Scored:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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GCL: Marlins Beat Cardinals 4-0: Team Held To 1 Hit, Flores Impressive Outing, Bullpen Stuggles Again

Individual Highlights:
David Medina 1-for-2 with 1 BB & 1 Fielding Error.
Miguel Flores Started, 5 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 2 BB's, & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:4-6).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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GCL: Mets Beat Cardinals 9-3: Medina Doubles & 3-Run HR; Rodriguez, Shepherd, & Castillo 2 Hits Each; Fonatarto Nice Outing; Bullpen Blows Game

Individual Highlights:
Ryde Rodriguez 2-for-4 with 2 K's & 1 CS.
Raniel Rosario 0-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 PO, & 1 Fielding Error.
Devin Shepherd 2-for-4 with 1 Run & 1 K.
David Medina 3-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 HR, 3 Two-Out RBI's, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Yunior Castillo 2-for-4 with 1 Fielding Error.
Eric Fonataro Loss(1-2), Started, 5 Innings, 7 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:7-5).
David Carpenter 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 BB, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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GCL: Natioanls Beat Cardinals 17-1: Team Held To 3 Hits, Hiraldo Doubles, Mosquera 1 SB, Dumont 1 Run, Pitching Ugly!!!!!

Individual Highlights:
Juan Mosquera 1-for-4 with 1 SB & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Braulio Hiraldo 1-for-4 with 1 2B.
Cristofher Dumont 1-for-3 with 1 Run & 1 K.
Jose Penaloza 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 BB, & 1 HBP(ground out-fly out:0-3).

Rough Outing:
Everyone

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GCL: Mets Beat Cardinals 9-1: Team Held To 4 Hits, Moscatel 1 RBI, Rodriguez 1 Run, Zuecher & Stambaugh Make Rehab Appearances

Individual Highlights:
Joe Babrick 1-for-2 with 1 K.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-4 with 1 Run & 1 K.
Devin Shepherd 1-for-4 with 1 K.
Kevin Moscatel 1-for-4 with 1 RBI, 1 Throwing Error, & Gunned Down 1 Runner.
Zack Zuecher 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:1-1).
J.D. Stambaugh 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:4-1).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Gulf Coast Cardinals Report 7-21-08

The GCL Cardinals’ struggles continue, as they ended the week with four straight losses.

The Birdhouse

GCL: Mets Beat Cardinals 9-0: Castillo Only Hit, Daley & Bullpen Burned

Individual Highlights:
Juan Castillo 1-for-3 with 1 K, Allowed 1 SB, & Gunned 1 Runner Down.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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GCL: Marlins Beat Cardinals 1-0 In 7 Innings: Hawksworth Makes Rehab Start, Team Held To 3 Hits

Individual Highlights:
Michael Swinson 1-for-3 with 1 K & 1 PO.
Braulio Hiraldo 1-for-3.
Ted Obregon 1-for-2 with 1 K & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Blake Hawksworth Started, 3 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:6-0).
Ronald Russell 1 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 WP(ground out-fly out:3-0).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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GCL: Marlins Beat Cardinals 11-10: Completion Of 7-14-08 Game

Individual Highlights:
Luis Mateo 2-for-5 with 1 Run.
Raniel Rosario 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, 2 Runs, 2 BB's, & 1 K.
Ryde Rodriguez 2-for-5 with 1 2B, 2 RBI's, & 2 Runs.
Devin Shepherd 2-for-5 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 Runs, & 2 K's.
Braulio Hiraldo 2-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 BB, & 1 Sac Fly.
David Medina 2-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 Sacrifice, 1 Sac Fly, & 1 K.
Juan Castillo 2-for-5 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 1 Picked Off Runner, & 1 PO Error.
Yunior Castillo 3-for-5 with 1 Two-Out RBI & 1 Fielding Error.

Rough Outing:
David Kopp Started, 2.2 Innings, 2 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:4-2).
Jose Penaloza 0.0 Innings, 5 Hits, 5 Runs(All ER), & 1 HR(inherited runners-scored:1-1).
Ronald Russell 0.0 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 2 BB's(inherited runnerss-cored:3-2).
Orlando Munoz 0.1 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs(ground out-fly out:0-1)(inherited runners-scored:3-1).
Chris Notti Loss(1-2), 5 Innings, 4 Hits, 4 Runs(2 ER), 1 BB, 2 HBP's, & 4 K's(ground out-fly out:7-3).

Boxscore

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 8-2: Pitching Staff Goes Wild; Rosario, Hiraldo, & Castillo All Double

Individual Highlights:
Raniel Rosario 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, & 1 CS.
Braulio Hiraldo 2-for-4with 1 2B & 2 K's.
Juan Castillo 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 PO Error, 1 PB, & Allowed 1 SB.
Pablo Ortiz 3 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs,1 BB, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:4-3).
Kevin Siegrist 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-2).

Rough Outing:
Joe Babrick 0-for-3 with 2 K's.
Ryde Rodriguez 0-for-4 with 4 K's.
Devin Shepherd 0-for-4.
David Medina 0-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Ted Obregon 0-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Gary Daley Loss(0-1), 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits, 5 Runs(All ER), 4 BB's, 1 HBP, 3 WP's, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Jose Penalozza 0.1 Innings, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 2 HBP's, 1 WP, & 1 K(inherited runners-scored:3-3).
Omar Javier 1 Inning, 0 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 1 HBP, 2 WP's, & 3 BB's(ground out-fly out:0-3).
Anthony Ferrara 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, 1 WP, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:1-0).

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