Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-10

Jose Martinez is the top player in our daily report on Cardinals past and present playing worldwide.

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Cardinals Release 14 Minor Leaguers

A favorite of those looking for late-round steals or pitchers who pitch beyond a pigeonhole, St. Louis Cardinals farmhand Trey Hearne stalled at Class AA Springfield and was among 14 minor leaguers released this week by the parent club.

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The St. Louis Cardinals have released 14 minor league players, from Memphis to the Gulf Coast League. The group includes a 2010 All-Star and a former #15 organizational prospect.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-12-10

After an up-and-down week, the GCL Cards sit only a half game out of first place.

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Sam Tuilvailala Headlines 2010 Gulf Coast League Cardinals

Third-round pick, high school shortstop Sam Tuilvailala tops initial Gulf Coast League Cardinals roster.

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Extended Extendeds: Make Or Break Time For 11

11 players are being added to the St. Louis Cardinals extended spring training camp this weekend and need to prove their mettle to remain employed.

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Cardinals Affiliated With Aragua In The Venezuelan League

Ruben Alvarado (released), Javier Avendano, Deimer Bier, Moises Colorado, Omar Diaz, Eduardo Sanchez, Jose Rada, Jorge Rondon, Jesus Montero, Jose Garcia, Hector Garcia, Jose Martinez, Romulo Ruiz, Kleininger Teran, Domnit Bolivar, and Frederick Parejo.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-8-09

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

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-09

Five Cardinals farmhands have been named to the Colombian League All-Star teams with one to participate in the Home Run Derby.

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The Cardinal Nation 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Pitcher Of The Year: Deimer Bier

Deimer Bier delivered the top performance by a starting pitcher on the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals.

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The Cardinal Nation 2009 VSL Reliever of The Year: Hector Corpas

Hector Corpas delivered the top performance by a relief pitcher on the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals.

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2009 Cardinals Venezuelan Summer League Starting Pitchers

Josh Jones’ detailed report on the nine pitchers who saw action as starters for the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals.

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 8-9-09

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals’ 2009 season ended Saturday with a 34-35 record.

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 7-12-09

Josh Jones’ weekly report on the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals. The club went 3-4 on the week and are now four-games .500 over for the season.

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VSL Cardinals Beat Phillies 6-3: Kaizer Hinojoza Solo HR; Jose Cortez 2 Hits & 2 RBIs; Roberto Perez & Anthony Fonseca 1 RBI Each

Individual Highlights:
Jose Cortez 2-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Kaizer Hinojoza 1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Roberto Perez 0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Hector Garcia 1-for-4 with one walk.
Limbert Rivas 1-for-3 with one walk.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Fabian Marquez Win (2-0), two innings, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-2)
Jackson Solarte Save (2), one inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:0-3)

Rough Outing:
Moises Colorado Started, four innings, four innings, seven hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, one hit by pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:3-5)
Gregorio Ramos Two innings, two hits, and one earned run. (g/f:4-2)

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 6-28-09

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals turned it around during this period taking four of five games that were completed. The Cardinals extended their losing streak, at the beginning of the week, to four games but went on to take the final four. The Redbirds are 18-16 and are eight games out of first in a two-way tie in third place in the league. They are 9-9 at home and 9-7 on the road. The team has also tied last season’s mark of 23 home runs, still with another month and a half to go.

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VSL Cardinals Beat Tigers 13-2: Jose Cortez 1 HR & 3 RBIs; Kaizer Hinojoza & Hector Garcia Both 2-Run HR; Moises Colorado Nice Start

Individual Highlights:
Jose Cortez 1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Kaizer Hinojoza 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia 3-for-6 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Limbert Rivas 3-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Omar Viloria 3-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, assisted in one double play, and threw out one runner.
Alexander Castellano 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Hildemaro Vargas 3-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Moises Colorado Started, Win (3-2), five innings, two hits, one earned run, one home run, four walks, one wild pitch, one balk, and five strikeouts. (g/f:5-4)
Fabian Marquez 1.2 innings, one hit, and no runs. (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Ruben Alvarado Two innings, three hits, one earned run, one home run, one wild pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:3-0)
Jose Weffer 0.1 innings, no hits or runs, three walks, and one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 6-21-09

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals has another slow week in the winning department taking only two of six games this period. The team will be riding a three-game losing streak into the next week. The Cardinals have fallen under the .500 mark with a 14-15 record overall and sit in fourth place and eight games out. The club is now 8-7 on the road and 6-8 when defending their home territory. But not is all lost as the team saw an increase in power as they have now clubbed a total of 19 home runs on the season (four shy of 2008’s total of 23) and have jacked one out in eight of their last ten games.

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VSL Pirates Beat Cardinals 7-3: Anthony Fonseca & Omar Viloria Each Solo HR; Carlos Yegues Doubles & 1 RBI; Jem Argenal Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, two errors, and assisted in one double play.
Kaizer Hinojoza 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and two outfield assist.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Omar Viloria 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed four stolen bases.
Dail Villaneuva One inning, one hit, no runs, and one pickoff. (g/f:2-0)
Francisco Guzman One inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto Perez 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Tharick Martines 0-for-3.
Alexander Castellano 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Moises Colorado Started, Loss (2-2), 2.1 innings, three hits, four earned runs, three walks, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:3-1)
Jackson Solarte 2.2 innings, two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-2)
Ruben Alvarado One inning, three hits, and one unearned run. (g/f:1-0)

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VSL Pirates Beat Cardinals 7-3: Hector Garcia 1 HR & 2 RBIs; Roberto Perez 1 RBI; Pitchers Get Go Wild

Individual Highlights:
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.
Roberto Perez 1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Garcia 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-2, two outfield assists, and assisted in one double play.
Jackson Solarte 1.1 innings, one hit, and no runs. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Jem Argenal 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Gerwins Velasco 0-for-1 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Hayrich Martina 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Moises Marquez 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Moises Colorado Started, three innings, two hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, one hit by pitch, two wild pitches, and three strikeouts. (g/f:1-5)
Hector Corpas Loss (0-1), 3.2 innings, seven hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, one wild pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-3)
Francisco Guzman One inning, one hit, three earned runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, two wild pitches, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 6-7-09

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals started the week off by extending their losing streak from two to four games, but rebounded and split this period’s six-game series. The team is now 10-7 on the season and tied for second in the league, only two games out of first. The Cardinals are still playing better ball on the road then at home with a 6-3 away record and 4-4 at home.

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