Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-2019: Conner Capel Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Eliezer Alvarez Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ivan Maldonado Allows Two Runs Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Win

Cardinals Winter League

Several Players Returning To Cuba Including Erisbel Arruebarrena & Leslie Anderson

With open arms, this is how Lázaro Hernández defined the way in which he was received in Cuba when he decided to return, after a first attempt to sign with a Major League club in the Dominican Republic. He has not been the only one.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Joshua Lopez, Carlos Torres, & Kender Villegas Arrived In Margarita 2016-17 Camp

Margarita Braves began their training on Wednesday ahead of the 2016-2017 season of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, which begins next Oct. 6. The appointment took place in the Sport Development Complex Empresas Polar, located in San Joaquin, Carabobo state. This first assistance a total of 26 players were presented, highlighting nine position players and 17 pitchers.  (Translated)

LVBP Official Site

Large Group Of Cuban Players Show Their Talents To The MLB

For dozens of Cuban players who are in Dominican Republic waiting for an opportunity to teach their talent, the beginning of the year could be crucial.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Which Cuban Players Are Headed For The Bigs?

An estimated 100 players have left Cuba in search of a Major League contract in the past 12 months.

MLB Official Site

International Prospect League Showcase 2-26-15 At San Francisco Dominican Complex

San Francisco Complex: IPL Twitter

San Francisco Complex: IPL Twitter

Scouts in attendance: IPL Twitter

Cuban prospects getting loose: IPL Twitter

Drills for Cuban prospects: IPL Twitter

Photo of Yadier Alvarez: IPL Twitter

Photo of Adriel Labrada at the plate: IPL Twitter

Photo of Pavel Quesada swinging: IPL Twitter

Cuban roster: IPL Twitter

International Prospect League roster: IPL Twitter

Photo of Alexander Irrizry on deck: IPL Twitter

Photo of Yadier Alvarez warming up in bullpen: IPL Twitter

Yadier Alvarez hitting 98 mph on radar: IPL Twitter

Photo of Mario Prensa singling: IPL Twitter

Yadier Alvarez gave up two leadoff singles and induces double play, fastball ranging from 94-97: IPL Twitter

Photo of Jeffrey Rodriguez at bat: IPL Twitter

Yadier Alvarez allows one ground out, strikes one out, and gets two ground outs: IPL Twitter

Photo of Jorge Despaigne on the mound: IPL Twitter

Updates On Hector Olivera, Leonardo Laffita, Michael Travieso, Paviel Quesada, Jorge Despaigne, & Yadier Alvarez From International Prospect League Showcase 2/11/15

Showcase to be taped & sent to local TV: IPL Official Twitter

Cuban roster: IPL Official Twitter

International Prospect League roster: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Hector Olivera in pre-game: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera in dugout; 6'3" 218 lbs: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Leonardo Laffita swinging; 6'1" 191 lbs: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera on deck before BP: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera swinging in BP: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera before BP: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera & Laffita watching BP: IPL Official Twitter

Olivera showing nice bat speed & power, went deep to right & center: Ben Badler Twitter

Moises Alou takes in showcase: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Michael Travieso watching BP: IPL Official Twitter

Paviel Quesada scout card: IPL Official Twitter and IPL Official Twitter

Olivera scout card: IPL Official Twitter and IPL Official Twitter

Oliver hit by pitch in first at-bat, line drive double to left in second: Ben Badler Twitter

Photo of Olivera at 3B & Laffita at SS: IPL Official Twitter

Los Angeles president confirmed taking in showcase: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Photo of Jorge Despaigne throwing; 6'3" 220 lbs: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera at 3B: IPL Official Twitter

Olivera with an opposite field single in third at-bat: Ben Badler Twitter

Scouts complain about too many Cubans to keep track of: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Photo of Yadier Alvarez throwing in bullpen, scheduled for 2 innings: IPL Official Twitter

Alvarez strikes out two in his first inning: IPL Official Twitter

Alvarez touching 93-96, topping at 97 MPH, plus slider, usable changeup: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Alvarez changeup looks much better in second inning: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Alvarez subject to international pools, could sign before July 2nd: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Olivera reaches base in all five plate appearances with walk in fourth at-bat and double to right-center field in fifth: Ben Badler Twitter

San Francisco, Oakland, and San Diego also has scouts for the showcase: Ben Badler Twitter

May be another month or two for Alvarez to get clearance: Kiley McDaniel Twitter

Photo of Quesada heading to batters box: IPL Official Twitter

Photo of Olivera manning 3B during game: IPL Official Twitter

Scouts talk with Olivera after game: IPL Official Twitter

Video of Alvarez throwing bullpen: IPL Official Twitter

Yoan Moncada, Yoan Lopez Lead Cluster Of Cuban Prospects

Yasmany Tomas is no longer available, but Cuban prospects remain a popular topic of discussion at the Winter Meetings.

MLB Official Site

Latest Buzz On Cuban Players

The international market is flooded with Cuban players who have left the island. Some of them are well-known to the scouting community and will go straight to the major leagues, while others are exciting young prospects.

Baseball America

Mets Workout Pavel Quesada

Mike Puma Twitter

Pavel Quesada Worked Out For Scouts At Yankees' Dominican Academy

Jesse Sanchez Twitter