Jason Isringhausen (Rays):
It doesn't look good for RHP Jason Isringhausen.
The Rays placed the veteran reliever on the 60-day disabled list with an injury to his surgically-repaired right elbow, suffered in the ninth inning of Saturday's game. (They needed to make a corresponding 40-man roster move to make room for RHP Winston Abreu).
St. Petersburg Times
Jack Wilson (Pirates):
The Pirates and Boston have had trade talks regarding shortstop Jack Wilson, but no move in that direction seems imminent or even likely based on how talks have gone to this point.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Christian Rosa (Free Agent):
Christian Rosa is a former RedWolves player who also played for the Cardinals’ rookie-league team in the New York-Penn League last summer. He was released by the Cardinals after spring training in March. He’s now working for the RedWolves and hoping to catch on with another organization.
SC Now
Coco Crisp (Roayls):
Center fielder Coco Crisp's continuing battle with a sore right shoulder finally put him on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday.
Royals Official Site
Scott Vander Weg (St. Paul):
The St. Paul Saints of the American Association activated him.
Spike Lundberg (Lancaster):
The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League placed him on the inactive list.
Mark Mulder (Free Agent):
I'm keeping my eye on Mark Mulder, who begins the last phase of his rehab with his former A's pitching coach, Rick Peterson, this week in California
Boston Globe
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Ex-Cardinal Watch 6-8-09: Chad Gabriel, Spike Lundberg, Zack Pitts, & Reid Price All Sign Deals; Daric Barton Called Up; & Much More
Josh Pearce (Retired):
Josh Pearce, No. 82 (St. Louis), P, Univ. of Arizona (West Valley HS, Yakima)
Pearce made it to the major leagues for parts of three seasons with the Cardinals (2002-04), appearing in 13 games (three starts). But recurring shoulder problems ended his career in 2005. He is now student-teaching at Highland High School in Cowiche, Wash., while serving as a volunteer coach for his alma mater, West Valley of Yakima.
Seattle Times
Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Shortstop Jack Wilson has returned to the starting lineup after missing Sunday’s game with a sore muscle in his back.
Pittsburgh Tribune
Daric Barton (Athletics):
While the news of Sweeney is obviously unfortunate, the outfielder's first DL stint of the season didn't come as much of a surprise as the choice to recall one of Sweeney's best buddies, Daric Barton, from Triple-A Sacramento to take his spot on the roster.
Athletics Official Site
Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen divulged to reporters before Monday's game in Texas that manager Cito Gaston has been telling him when he's going to get a day off.
Blue Jays Official Site
Dan Haren & Blaine Boyer (Diamondbacks):
Dan Haren wanted to set the record straight on his frustration following the D-backs' 18-inning win Sunday afternoon.
(Further Down) The D-backs will make a roster move Tuesday if Blaine Boyer reports. Boyer, a right-hander, was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Monday. Boyer has 72 hours to report.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Luis Perdomo (Padres):
Pitcher Luis Perdomo is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left knee.
Padres Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
The Rockies acquired right-hander Jason Marquis this winter to solidify the back of their rotation. Now Marquis is at the top of the National League.
Rockies Official Site
Sean Danielson (Red Sox):
Triple-A Pawtucket placed him on the 7-day disabled list with left bicep tendinitis.
Danny Ardoin (Dodgers):
Triple-A Albuquerque placed him on the 7-day disabled list with a strained right calf.
Chad Gabriel (Grand Prairie):
The Grand Prairie Air Hogs of The American Association signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Spike Lundberg (Lancaster):
The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Junior Spivey (Camden):
The Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League reinstated him to the active list.
Zack Pitts (Washington):
The Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Reid Price (Tucson):
The Tucson Toros of the Golden Baseball League signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Josh Pearce, No. 82 (St. Louis), P, Univ. of Arizona (West Valley HS, Yakima)
Pearce made it to the major leagues for parts of three seasons with the Cardinals (2002-04), appearing in 13 games (three starts). But recurring shoulder problems ended his career in 2005. He is now student-teaching at Highland High School in Cowiche, Wash., while serving as a volunteer coach for his alma mater, West Valley of Yakima.
Seattle Times
Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Shortstop Jack Wilson has returned to the starting lineup after missing Sunday’s game with a sore muscle in his back.
Pittsburgh Tribune
Daric Barton (Athletics):
While the news of Sweeney is obviously unfortunate, the outfielder's first DL stint of the season didn't come as much of a surprise as the choice to recall one of Sweeney's best buddies, Daric Barton, from Triple-A Sacramento to take his spot on the roster.
Athletics Official Site
Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen divulged to reporters before Monday's game in Texas that manager Cito Gaston has been telling him when he's going to get a day off.
Blue Jays Official Site
Dan Haren & Blaine Boyer (Diamondbacks):
Dan Haren wanted to set the record straight on his frustration following the D-backs' 18-inning win Sunday afternoon.
(Further Down) The D-backs will make a roster move Tuesday if Blaine Boyer reports. Boyer, a right-hander, was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Monday. Boyer has 72 hours to report.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Luis Perdomo (Padres):
Pitcher Luis Perdomo is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left knee.
Padres Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
The Rockies acquired right-hander Jason Marquis this winter to solidify the back of their rotation. Now Marquis is at the top of the National League.
Rockies Official Site
Sean Danielson (Red Sox):
Triple-A Pawtucket placed him on the 7-day disabled list with left bicep tendinitis.
Danny Ardoin (Dodgers):
Triple-A Albuquerque placed him on the 7-day disabled list with a strained right calf.
Chad Gabriel (Grand Prairie):
The Grand Prairie Air Hogs of The American Association signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Spike Lundberg (Lancaster):
The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Junior Spivey (Camden):
The Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League reinstated him to the active list.
Zack Pitts (Washington):
The Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Reid Price (Tucson):
The Tucson Toros of the Golden Baseball League signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-25-09: Jason Isringhausen & Dmitri Young Rehab Updates, Russell Branyan Clubs HR, Preston Wilson Feeling Good
Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Shortstop Jack Wilson's was scratched from tonight's lineup against the Padres due to a sprained left middle finger.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jason Isringhausen (Rays):
RHP Jason Isringhausen threw another scoreless inning, walking one, for Double-A Montgomery in the second half of his back-to-back outings. He'll make one more appearance for the Biscuits then move to Triple-A Durham.
St. Petersburg Times
Preston Wilson (Long Island):
Preston Wilson was perusing a Major League Baseball free-agent list online last year and was looking for his name. He scrolled down . . . scrolled down further . . . and even when he got to the end of the list, his name was nowhere to be found.
Newsday
David Eckstein (Padres):
The 5-foot-6 San Diego Padres infielder is a two-time World Series champion who excels at defensive positioning and bat control.
LA Times
Cecil Cooper (Astros):
Rodriguez was ejected after he argued a ball-two call during Mike Cameron's at-bat against LaTroy Hawkins. Rodriguez grew more agitated as he argued with DiMuro, and soon, Cooper joined in and was also tossed.
Astros Official Site
Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Branyan went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs in his second game back from lower-back problems. Ichiro also had three hits and scored two runs.
Mariners Official Site
Dmitri Young (Nationals):
Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young continues to play extended Spring Training games. In fact, he played nine innings on Friday and is close to a rehab assignment, according to acting general manager Mike Rizzo.
All Nats All The Time
Luke Gregerson (Padres):
Closer Heath Bell -- who leads the National League with seven saves -- and Cla Meredith have yet to allow an earned run this season. Luke Gregerson and Edwin Moreno lead the relievers with eight appearances each.
Padres Official Site
Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
The Phillies are hoping left-hander Jamie Moyer can work a little of his Marlins magic Sunday afternoon in their series finale at Dolphin Stadium.
Phillies Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Despite the Rockies' five-game losing streak against the Dodgers, Jason Marquis has a couple of things trending his way as he takes on L.A. in Sunday's series finale.
Rockies Official Site
Spike Lundberg (Free Agent):
Released by Nuevo Laredo in the Triple-A Mexican League.
Lundberg made six starts posting a 2-3 record and 5.82 ERA. He allowed 43 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), five home runs, 12 walks, and struck out 20 over 34 innings.
Brian Esposito (Astros):
Promoted from Double-A Corpus Christi to Triple-A Round Rock.
Shortstop Jack Wilson's was scratched from tonight's lineup against the Padres due to a sprained left middle finger.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Jason Isringhausen (Rays):
RHP Jason Isringhausen threw another scoreless inning, walking one, for Double-A Montgomery in the second half of his back-to-back outings. He'll make one more appearance for the Biscuits then move to Triple-A Durham.
St. Petersburg Times
Preston Wilson (Long Island):
Preston Wilson was perusing a Major League Baseball free-agent list online last year and was looking for his name. He scrolled down . . . scrolled down further . . . and even when he got to the end of the list, his name was nowhere to be found.
Newsday
David Eckstein (Padres):
The 5-foot-6 San Diego Padres infielder is a two-time World Series champion who excels at defensive positioning and bat control.
LA Times
Cecil Cooper (Astros):
Rodriguez was ejected after he argued a ball-two call during Mike Cameron's at-bat against LaTroy Hawkins. Rodriguez grew more agitated as he argued with DiMuro, and soon, Cooper joined in and was also tossed.
Astros Official Site
Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Branyan went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs in his second game back from lower-back problems. Ichiro also had three hits and scored two runs.
Mariners Official Site
Dmitri Young (Nationals):
Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young continues to play extended Spring Training games. In fact, he played nine innings on Friday and is close to a rehab assignment, according to acting general manager Mike Rizzo.
All Nats All The Time
Luke Gregerson (Padres):
Closer Heath Bell -- who leads the National League with seven saves -- and Cla Meredith have yet to allow an earned run this season. Luke Gregerson and Edwin Moreno lead the relievers with eight appearances each.
Padres Official Site
Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
The Phillies are hoping left-hander Jamie Moyer can work a little of his Marlins magic Sunday afternoon in their series finale at Dolphin Stadium.
Phillies Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Despite the Rockies' five-game losing streak against the Dodgers, Jason Marquis has a couple of things trending his way as he takes on L.A. in Sunday's series finale.
Rockies Official Site
Spike Lundberg (Free Agent):
Released by Nuevo Laredo in the Triple-A Mexican League.
Lundberg made six starts posting a 2-3 record and 5.82 ERA. He allowed 43 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), five home runs, 12 walks, and struck out 20 over 34 innings.
Brian Esposito (Astros):
Promoted from Double-A Corpus Christi to Triple-A Round Rock.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League & KBO 2009
Triple-A Mexican League
Ivan Bellazetin - Petroleros de Minatilan
Alberto Castillo* - Sultanes de Monterrey
Andy Cavazos - Tigres de Quintana Roo
Iker Franco - Tigres de Quintana Roo
Spike Lundberg - Tigres de Quintana Roo
Kit Pellow - Saraperos de Satillo (2008 Mexican League Triple Crown Winner)
Matt Perisho - Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredos
Nerio Rodriguez - Acereros de Monclova (2008 Mexican League Leader In Wins)
Ricardo Rodriguez - Saraperos de Satillo
Dan Serafini - Sultanes de Monterrey
*player/coach
Mexican League fired up their spring camps this past week and they are posting daily reports during the week at their official site. Regular season begins March 24 and 25. The above listings are preliminary at this time.
KBO
C.J. Nitkowski - Sun Kyung Wyvrens
The KBO looks like they open up their season on March 14. KBO Official Site
A good friend of the CBNL site runs a blogspot based around Korean baseball entitled 'True Stories Of Korean Baseball' You can find little tidbits on the World Baseball Classic, Choi Hyan-nam, C.J. Nitkowski, Esteban Yan, etc over there.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-09
*Mexican Pacific League*
No game Friday, Saturday's game:
Mazatlan visits Mochis @ 7:30pm MST, Mazatlan leads Championship Series 2-0.
*Venezuelan League*
Jose Rada (GCL): Did not pitch for Aragua.
Former Memphis Redbird Armando Rios went 2-for-4 with one RBI for Caracas.
Caracas scored four in the sixth to take the lead and beat Aragua 7-6: Boxscore
Some great pictures of the game posted: Link
Former Memphis Redbird Vladimir Nunez joined Caracas, substituting for a player that left the team: Link
Saturday's games:
Aragua visits Caracas @ 5:00pm VST, Caracas leads the Championship Series 1-0.
St. Louis Cardinals and former Cardinals that played for either Lara or Zulia (regular season stats):
Cesar Izturis batted .292 with three doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 24 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, four strikeouts, five stolen bases, .370 OBP, .369 SLG, and .739 OPS in 16 games for Lara. Izturis will be playing for the Venezuelan team in the World Baseball Classic.
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities) made four appearances (one start) posting a 1.74 ERA. He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, hit two batters, walked five, and struck out five over 10.1 innings for Lara. Castillo began the winter season with Marineros-Lara in the Venezuelan Parallel Western League.
Jackson Paz made five relief appearances posting 10.38 ERA. He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, and walked one over 4.1 innings for Lara. Paz began the winter season pitching for Marineros-Lara in the Venezuelan Parallel Western league.
Vladimir Nunez made one start posting a 0.00 ERA. He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck out two over four innings for Lara. Nunez joined the team after Estrellas was eliminated from the Dominican Republic League playoffs.
Gustavo Martinez made three relief appearances posting a 0.00 ERA and one hold. He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck out two over three innings for Lara. Martinez pitched for Licey in the Dominican Republic League before joining Lara.
Spike Lundberg made two appearances (one start) posting an 0-1 record and 27.00 ERA. He allowed eight hits, six earned runs, two home runs, hit two batters, walked one, and struck out two over two innings for Zulia. Lundberg joined Zulia after pitching for Guasave in the Mexican Pacific League and Estrellas in the Domincan Republic League previously.
*Dominican Republic League*
Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started in left field and batted 5th. 1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout (swinging).
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.
Licey beat Gigantes 2-1, was completed early due to rain: Boxscore
No game Saturday, Sunday's game:
Gigantes visits Licey @ 4:00pm AST, Licey leads the Championship Series 4-0 in a best of nine series.
*Colombian League*
No game Friday, Saturday's game:
Monteria @ Barranquilla, Monteria leads the Championship Series 3-2.
Donovan Solano (Springfield): Plays for Barranquilla.
Pre Game Notes
*Puerto Rican League*
Joe Thurston (Memphis?): Did not play dor Ponce.
Ponce @ Arecibo was postponed Friday due to rain.
Saturday's game:
Ponce visits Arecibo @ 7:30pm AST, Ponce leads the Championship Series 2-1.
No game Friday, Saturday's game:
Mazatlan visits Mochis @ 7:30pm MST, Mazatlan leads Championship Series 2-0.
*Venezuelan League*
Jose Rada (GCL): Did not pitch for Aragua.
Former Memphis Redbird Armando Rios went 2-for-4 with one RBI for Caracas.
Caracas scored four in the sixth to take the lead and beat Aragua 7-6: Boxscore
Some great pictures of the game posted: Link
Former Memphis Redbird Vladimir Nunez joined Caracas, substituting for a player that left the team: Link
Saturday's games:
Aragua visits Caracas @ 5:00pm VST, Caracas leads the Championship Series 1-0.
St. Louis Cardinals and former Cardinals that played for either Lara or Zulia (regular season stats):
Cesar Izturis batted .292 with three doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 24 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, four strikeouts, five stolen bases, .370 OBP, .369 SLG, and .739 OPS in 16 games for Lara. Izturis will be playing for the Venezuelan team in the World Baseball Classic.
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities) made four appearances (one start) posting a 1.74 ERA. He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, hit two batters, walked five, and struck out five over 10.1 innings for Lara. Castillo began the winter season with Marineros-Lara in the Venezuelan Parallel Western League.
Jackson Paz made five relief appearances posting 10.38 ERA. He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, and walked one over 4.1 innings for Lara. Paz began the winter season pitching for Marineros-Lara in the Venezuelan Parallel Western league.
Vladimir Nunez made one start posting a 0.00 ERA. He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck out two over four innings for Lara. Nunez joined the team after Estrellas was eliminated from the Dominican Republic League playoffs.
Gustavo Martinez made three relief appearances posting a 0.00 ERA and one hold. He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck out two over three innings for Lara. Martinez pitched for Licey in the Dominican Republic League before joining Lara.
Spike Lundberg made two appearances (one start) posting an 0-1 record and 27.00 ERA. He allowed eight hits, six earned runs, two home runs, hit two batters, walked one, and struck out two over two innings for Zulia. Lundberg joined Zulia after pitching for Guasave in the Mexican Pacific League and Estrellas in the Domincan Republic League previously.
*Dominican Republic League*
Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started in left field and batted 5th. 1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout (swinging).
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.
Licey beat Gigantes 2-1, was completed early due to rain: Boxscore
No game Saturday, Sunday's game:
Gigantes visits Licey @ 4:00pm AST, Licey leads the Championship Series 4-0 in a best of nine series.
*Colombian League*
No game Friday, Saturday's game:
Monteria @ Barranquilla, Monteria leads the Championship Series 3-2.
Donovan Solano (Springfield): Plays for Barranquilla.
Pre Game Notes
*Puerto Rican League*
Joe Thurston (Memphis?): Did not play dor Ponce.
Ponce @ Arecibo was postponed Friday due to rain.
Saturday's game:
Ponce visits Arecibo @ 7:30pm AST, Ponce leads the Championship Series 2-1.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-09
*Mexican Pacific League*
Former Memphis Redbird Nerio Rodriguez started for Hermosillo and made it through seven batters before being pulled. He gave up two hits, three runs, and three walks.
Mochis beat Hermosillo 9-5: Boxscore
Mochis won the series 4-3.
Former Memphis Redbird Edgar Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a double and RBI for Mazatlan.
Mazatlan beat Guasave 4-1: Boxscore
Mazatlan won the series 4-3.
No game Tuesday, Wednesday's game:
Mochis @ Mazatlan for the first game of the Championship Series.
St. Louis Cardinals and former Cardinals that were eliminated Monday (regular season stats):
Shawn Garrett batted .154 with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, two walks, nine strikeouts, .214 OBP, .192 SLG, and .407 OPS in six games for Guasave.
Spike Lundberg made two starts for Guasave posting an 0-1 record and 6.43 ERA. He allowed ten hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked six, and struck out wight over seven innings. Lundberg also pitched for Estrellas in the Dominican Republic League and Zulia in the Venezuelan League this winter.
Ray King made four relief appearances for Guasave posting a 7.36 ERA. He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked one, and struck out one over 3.2 innings. King also pitched for Escogido in the Dominican Republic League before being drafted to play for the Gigantes in the playoffs.
Chris Narveson made seven starts for Hermosillo posting a 2-2 record and 3.54 ERA. He allowed 36 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), five home runs, nine walks, and struck out 42 over 40.2 innings.
Nerio Rodriguez made one relief appearance for Hermosillo pitching one inning, striking out two. He pitched for Escogido in the Dominican Republic league before joining Hermosillo.
*Venezuelan League*
Jose Rada (GCL): Did not pitch for Aragua.
Aragua scored three runs in the ninth to beat La Guaira 8-6: Boxscore
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Did not pitch for Lara.
Ex-Cardinal Cesar Izturis went 2-for-4 for Lara.
Former Memphis Redbird Vladimir Nunez pitched a complete (eight inning) game for Lara, giving up six hits, two runs, no walks, and striking out eight for his first loss in the playoffs.
Zulia scored two in the fourth and held on to win 2-1 over Lara: Boxscore
Tuesday's games @ 7:30pm VST:
La Guaira (7-7) @ Zulia (6-8)
Caracas (7-7) @ Aragua (9-6)
Lara (7-8) has the day off.
*Dominican Republic League*
Ex-Cardinal Ray King faced one batter and gave up a hit and run for Gigantes.
Gigantes scored six in the seventh and beat Azucareros 12-7: Boxscore
With this win, Gigantes are headed to the Championship Series to take on Licey.
Amaury Marti (Memphis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (memphis-free agent): Play for Licey.
Championship Series begins Tuesday:
Licey visits Gigantes @ 7:30pm AST.
Ex-Cardinal Alberto Castillo could be left off the Aguilas team in the future due to his age and decline in play.
*Colombian League*
No game Monday, Tuesday's game:
Barranquilla @ Monteria, series tied 1-1: Pre Game Notes
Team pictures for both Barranquilla and Monteria: Link
Donovan Solano (Springfield): Plays for Barranquilla.
*Puerto Rican League*
No game Monday, Tuesday's game:
Ponce visits Arecibo @ 7:30pm AST, Ponce leads series 1-0.
Joe Thurston (Memphis?): Plays for Ponce.
*World Baseball Classic*
Ex-Cardinal Cesar Izturis is listed on the Venezuelan team: Link
Ex-Cardinal Ricardo Rincon and former Memphis Redbird Edgar Gonzalez are listed on the Mexican team roster, Ex-Cardinal Dan Haren declined invitation. Ex-Cardinal Fernando Valenzuela is a coach on the team. Link
Albert Pujols (St. Louis) may be joining the Dominican Republic team on January 27 or 28: Link
Former Memphis Redbird Nerio Rodriguez started for Hermosillo and made it through seven batters before being pulled. He gave up two hits, three runs, and three walks.
Mochis beat Hermosillo 9-5: Boxscore
Mochis won the series 4-3.
Former Memphis Redbird Edgar Gonzalez went 3-for-4 with a double and RBI for Mazatlan.
Mazatlan beat Guasave 4-1: Boxscore
Mazatlan won the series 4-3.
No game Tuesday, Wednesday's game:
Mochis @ Mazatlan for the first game of the Championship Series.
St. Louis Cardinals and former Cardinals that were eliminated Monday (regular season stats):
Shawn Garrett batted .154 with one double, three RBIs, five total bases, two walks, nine strikeouts, .214 OBP, .192 SLG, and .407 OPS in six games for Guasave.
Spike Lundberg made two starts for Guasave posting an 0-1 record and 6.43 ERA. He allowed ten hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked six, and struck out wight over seven innings. Lundberg also pitched for Estrellas in the Dominican Republic League and Zulia in the Venezuelan League this winter.
Ray King made four relief appearances for Guasave posting a 7.36 ERA. He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, hit one batter, walked one, and struck out one over 3.2 innings. King also pitched for Escogido in the Dominican Republic League before being drafted to play for the Gigantes in the playoffs.
Chris Narveson made seven starts for Hermosillo posting a 2-2 record and 3.54 ERA. He allowed 36 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), five home runs, nine walks, and struck out 42 over 40.2 innings.
Nerio Rodriguez made one relief appearance for Hermosillo pitching one inning, striking out two. He pitched for Escogido in the Dominican Republic league before joining Hermosillo.
*Venezuelan League*
Jose Rada (GCL): Did not pitch for Aragua.
Aragua scored three runs in the ninth to beat La Guaira 8-6: Boxscore
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities): Did not pitch for Lara.
Ex-Cardinal Cesar Izturis went 2-for-4 for Lara.
Former Memphis Redbird Vladimir Nunez pitched a complete (eight inning) game for Lara, giving up six hits, two runs, no walks, and striking out eight for his first loss in the playoffs.
Zulia scored two in the fourth and held on to win 2-1 over Lara: Boxscore
Tuesday's games @ 7:30pm VST:
La Guaira (7-7) @ Zulia (6-8)
Caracas (7-7) @ Aragua (9-6)
Lara (7-8) has the day off.
*Dominican Republic League*
Ex-Cardinal Ray King faced one batter and gave up a hit and run for Gigantes.
Gigantes scored six in the seventh and beat Azucareros 12-7: Boxscore
With this win, Gigantes are headed to the Championship Series to take on Licey.
Amaury Marti (Memphis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (memphis-free agent): Play for Licey.
Championship Series begins Tuesday:
Licey visits Gigantes @ 7:30pm AST.
Ex-Cardinal Alberto Castillo could be left off the Aguilas team in the future due to his age and decline in play.
*Colombian League*
No game Monday, Tuesday's game:
Barranquilla @ Monteria, series tied 1-1: Pre Game Notes
Team pictures for both Barranquilla and Monteria: Link
Donovan Solano (Springfield): Plays for Barranquilla.
*Puerto Rican League*
No game Monday, Tuesday's game:
Ponce visits Arecibo @ 7:30pm AST, Ponce leads series 1-0.
Joe Thurston (Memphis?): Plays for Ponce.
*World Baseball Classic*
Ex-Cardinal Cesar Izturis is listed on the Venezuelan team: Link
Ex-Cardinal Ricardo Rincon and former Memphis Redbird Edgar Gonzalez are listed on the Mexican team roster, Ex-Cardinal Dan Haren declined invitation. Ex-Cardinal Fernando Valenzuela is a coach on the team. Link
Albert Pujols (St. Louis) may be joining the Dominican Republic team on January 27 or 28: Link
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