Cardinals Release Nine, Sign Nine More (International Happenings)

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a number of changes in their international rosters in preparation for the 2010 summer seasons, including releases, signings, DL trips and the completion of a suspension.

The Cardinal Nation

2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals Reserve Position Players

Josh Jones’ detailed report on the reserve position players from the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

The Cardinal Nation

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 8-3-09

Josh Jones’ weekly report on the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals, who are playing .618 baseball.

The Cardinal Nation

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 7-27-09

Josh Jones’ weekly report on the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals, who went 3-3 last week, led by left-handed pitcher Stalyn Lopez.

The Birdhouse

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 7-20-09

Josh Jones’ weekly report on the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals, who went 6-1 last week.

The Birdhouse

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 7-13-09

Josh Jones’ weekly report on the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals, currently playing .600 ball.

The Birdhouse

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 7-6-09

Josh Jones’ weekly report on the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals, currently on a six-game winning streak.

The Birdhouse

DSL Cardinals Beat Mariners 10-8: Luis Pimentel 2 Doubles & 3-Run HR; Oscar Taveras Doubles, Triples, & 2 RBIs; Roberto Reyes 2 RBIs

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 2-for-4 with three runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras 3-for-5 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Roberto Reyes 2-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Pimentel 3-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, three two-out RBIs, and two runs.
Yorbel Alcala 2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Jose Pena 1-for-1 with one walk.
Juan B Cabrera 1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Bryan Martinez Three innings, five hits, one unearned run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one pickoff. (g/f:4-1)

Rough Outing:
Santo Sandoval 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Angel Tapia Started, four innings, four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-7)
Delvi Rodriguez 0.0 innings, two hits, two earned runs, and two walks.
Eduard Estalis Blown Save (2), Win (2-1), two innings, three hits, two earned runs, to home runs, and one wild pitch. (g/f:3-3)(ir-s:2-2)

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DSL Cardinals Beat Athletics 10-6: Santo Sandoval 2-Run HR; Luis Pimentel Triples & 2 RBIs; 4 Others Double & 1 RBI Each; Charllan Jimenez K's 9

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one fielding error.
Juan B Cabrera 2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one fielding error.
Santo Sandoval 1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Yorbel Alcala 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Michael Avila 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Charllan Jimenez Win (2-0), six innings, three hits, one earned run, one hit by pitch, and nine strikeouts. (g/f:3-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Rosalyn Rudecindo Started, three innings, five runs (two earned), three wild pitches, and three strikeouts. (g/f:3-4)

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DSL Mariners Beat Cardinals 6-4: Grabiel Hernandez 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Jorge Lopez & Victor Encanacion 1 RBI Each; Keury Herrera Nice Relief Appearance

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 2-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Roberto Reyes 2-for-5 with one double and one outfield assist.
Santo Sandoval 2-for-4 with one run.
Luis Perez 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Jorge Lopez 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Victor Encanacion 0-for-3 with one RBI.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-1 with one double.
Keury Herrera Four innings, two hits, one earned run, two walks, one wild pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:1-6)

Rough Outing:
Juan B Cabrera 0-for-5 with one strikeout and one throwing error.
Jesus Montero 0-for-4.
Alejandro Pinard Started, Loss (2-1), four innings, seven hits, five earned runs, two hit by pitches, and four strikeouts. (g/f:5-3)

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DSL Cardinals Beat Athletics 6-5: Oscar Taveras Doubles & 2 RBIs; Jose Pasen Impressive Start

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Jesus Montero 1-for-5 with one RBI, allowed thre stolen bases, and threw out one runner.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Santo Sandoval 0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jose Pena 0-for-1 with three walks.
Jorge Lopez 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Juan B Cabrera One two-out RBI and one walk.
Jose Pasen Started, five innings, one hit, one earned run, one home run, three walks, anbd eight strikeouts. (g/f:3-3)
Eduard Estalis Save (4), two innings, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-3)

Rough Outing:
Bryan Martinez Blown Save (1), Win (1-0), two innings, five hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, three wild pitches, and three strikeouts. (g/f:2-1)

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DSL Phillies Beat Cardinals 5-1: Luis Pimentel 2 Hits & Doubles; Victor Ferreira Doubles; Michael Santana K's 7

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 1-for-4 and one outfield assist.
Luis Pimentel 2-for-4 with one double.
Victor Ferreira 1-for-3 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Lopez 0-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Michael Santana Started, Loss (1-1), six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and seven strikeouts. (g/f:4-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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DSL Cardinals Beat Mariners 8-2: Roberto Reyes 2 HRs & 4 RBIs; Santo Sandoval 2 Doubles & 1 RBI; Luis Pimentel Doubles & 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 2-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Juan B Cabrera 0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Reyes 3-for-5 with two home runs, four RBIs, three runs, and one stolen base.
Jesus Montero 0-for-3 with one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Pimentel 2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Santo Sandoval 2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Luis Perez 2-for-2 with one run, three walks, one caught stealing, and allowed one stolen base.
Victor Encanacion 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Angel Tapia Win (2-0), five innings, three hits, no runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:7-4)

Rough Outing:
Victor Ferreira 0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Pedro Pena Started, four innings, five hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, one wild pitch, one balk, and four strikeouts. (g/f:1-7)

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DSL Cardinals Beat Athletics 11-10: Santo Sandoval Doubles & 2 RBIs; Oscar Taveras 2 RBIs; Grabiel Hernandez Triples & 1 RBI; Eduard Estalis 3rd Save

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 3-for-6 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.
Wader Perez 0-for-4 with two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jesus Montero 1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Luis Pimentel 3-for-5 with one double and two runs.
Santo Sandoval 1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Yorbel Alcala 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, one passed ball, and assisted in one double play.
Eduard Estalis Save (3), two innings, two hits, no runs, one walk, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Jose Pena 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Ramon Urena Started, three innings, five hits, four earned runs, one walk, two wild pitches, one balk, and three strikeouts. (g/f:1-4)
Brady Martinez Two innings, five hits, two earned runs, two walks, one strikeout, and two pickoffs. (g/f:2-1)
Juan Mercedes 0.0 innings, no hits, two earned runs, and two walks.
Jefferson Segundo Blown Save (1), Win (1-0), two innings, two runs (one earned), four walks, one hit by pitch, three wild pitches, and three strikeouts. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

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DSL Phillies Beat Cardinals 7-5: Luis Pimentel Doubles & 2 RBIs; Juan B Cabrera Triples & 1 RBI; Oscar Taveras 1 RBI; Alejandro Pinard Nice Start

Individual Highlights:
Juan B Cabrera 1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and two stolen bases.
Jesus Montero 1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, allowed on stolen base, and threw out one runner.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Victor Encanacion 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alejandro Pinard Started, five innings, six hits, no runs, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:7-4)
Keury Herrera Hold (1), two innings, three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and four strikeouts. (g/f:0-2)
Jefferson Segundo 0.2 innings, no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Santo Sandoval 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Jorge Lopez 0-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Urena Loss (1-1), 0.1 innings, three hits, six unearned run, three walks, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and one strikeout.

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DSL Cardinals Beat Phillies 9-7: Santo Sandoval 3 RBIs; Roberto Reyes Triples & 2 RBIs; Oscar Taveras Doubles & 1 RBI; Eduard Estalis Earns 2nd Save

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one walk.
Yorbel Alcala 0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, two passed balls, and threw out two runners.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, three runs, and two walks.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and two fielding errors.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Santo Sandoval 1-for-2 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two walks, one sac fly, and two fielding errors.
Luis Perez 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jorge Lopez 2-for-4 with one run.
Eduard Estalis Save (2), 0.2 innings, no htis or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Michael Avila 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Jose Pena 0-for-5 with four strikeouts and one fielding error.
Jose Pasen Started, 4.1 innings, five hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, two hit by pitches, and five strikeouts. (g/f:2-4)
Ramon Urena Win (1-0), 1.2 innings, no hits or runs, two walks, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Michael Santana 2.1 innings, two hits, four unearned runs, two walks, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-4)

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DSL Cardinals Beat Athletics 10-9: Luis Pimentel Solo HR; Jesus Montero Doubles & 3 RBIs; Oscar Taveras Triples & 2 RBI; Grabiel Hernandez 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 0-for-1 with one RBI, three runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one fielding error, and one unassisted double play.
Juan B Cabrera 1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.
Jesus Montero 2-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one hit by pitch, and allowed three stolen bases.
Luis Pimentel 2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jose Pena 1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Santo Sandoval 1-for-3 with one triple, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jorge Lopez 2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Alejandro Pinard Blown Save (1), Win (1-0), four innings, two hits, one earned run, one walk, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:4-5)

Rough Outing:
Victor Encanacion 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Keury Herrera Started, 1.2 innings, five hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:2-1)
Stalyn Lopez 3.1 innings, two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, one wild pitch, one pickoff error, and five strikeouts. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-2)

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Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 6-8-09

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals picked up where they left off in the 2008 season. The team did open their season with a win but will be carrying a three-game losing streak into the next period. The Cardinals are 2-5, four games out of first place, and sharing third place in the Santo Domingo North Division with the Phillies. They are 1-2 at home and 1-3 on the road.

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DSL Phillies Beat Cardinals 7-3: Michael Avila 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Jose Pena & Luis Perez Both Double; Charllan Jimenez Pitches 4 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 1-for-5 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Jesus Montero 0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Jose Pena 1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Luis Perez 1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, allowed one stolen base, and threw out one runner.
Michael Avila 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Charllan Jimenez Started, four innings, four hits, no runs, three walks, and four strikeouts.

Rough Outing:
Wader Perez 0-for-5 with one strikeout and one unasissted double play.
Santo Sandoval 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Victor Encanacion 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Adriano Uribe Loss (0-1), two innings, five hits, three earned runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:3-1)
Stalyn Lopez One inning, three hits, two earned runs, one strikeout, and one pickoff. (g/f:1-0)
Jefferson Segundo 0.1 innings, two hits, and two earned runs. (g/f:0-1)
Eduard Estalis 0.2 innings, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

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DSL Cardinals Beat Phillies 9-6 In 5 Innings: Wader Perez 3 Hits, Triples, & 2 RBIs; Oscar Taveras 2 RBI; Grabiel Hernandez 2 Hits & 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and two fielding errors.
Wader Perez 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Juan B Cabrera 1-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Santo Sandoval 0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Victor Encanacion 1-for-1 with one double, three runs, and two walks.

Rough Outing:
Jose Pena 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Christian Concepcion Started, three innings, three hits, six runs (two earned), four walks, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:2-5)
Stalyn Lopez Win (1-0), two innings, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:3-3)

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