2014 Arizona Fall League / Caribbean Winter League Thread

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McCalvy --

 

"The Brewers have cleared Jean Segura to play in the Dominican Winter League if he chooses. It would offer Segura an opportunity to work on some mechanical changes related to his balance that were suggested during the season. As of Monday, Ron Roenicke was unsure of Segura's plan."

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Mexico Box Score

 

RHP Manny Barreda pitched 22.2 innings for Huntsville after his July 17th acquisition.

 

Barreda has now pitched 22.2 innings in Mexico this winter.

 

Click on his name above to compare the two samples.

 

Yes, we analyze reliever numbers too often in frustratingly small samples.

 

We've tried to spin his Mexico numbers positively when we can, but it was another rough outing Tuesday, retiring just three of the six batters faced --

 

Jalisco Bottom of the 4th

 

Leo Heras flies out to left fielder Maxwell Leon.

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Hector Daniel Rodriguez.

Japhet Amador grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Arturo Rodriguez.

Marquez Smith walks.

C. J. Retherford grounds out, first baseman Arturo Rodriguez to pitcher Manny Barreda.

 

Jalisco Bottom of the 5th

 

Jesus Cota walks.

Gabriel Gutierrez grounds out, shortstop Issmael Salas to first baseman Arturo Rodriguez. Jesus Cota to 2nd.

Amadeo Zazueta singles on a line drive to left fielder Maxwell Leon. Jesus Cota scores.

Pitching Change: Jose Meraz replaces Manny Barreda.

Eduardo Arredondo flies out to left fielder Maxwell Leon.

Jose Manuel Rodriguez hit by pitch. Amadeo Zazueta to 2nd.

Leo Heras strikes out swinging.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia was shifted to the nine-spot in the order, and he had a productive if not loud night --

 

Sacrifice fly, ground out, walk, sacrifice bunt, double

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Catcher Martin Maldonado was 1-for-4 with an HBP in his team's 4-3 10-inning win (one stolen base against).

 

Maldonado was also caught stealing himself.

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Dominican Box Score

 

Hector Gomez, playing third base, tripled and doubled, scoring a run in his team's 5-4 win.

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Dominican Box Score

 

Hunter Morris, as the DH, was 0-for-4 in his club's 11-0 loss. Morris is 5-for-26 with no walks and 10 K's as he shakes off the rust.

 

On a side note involving another 40-man roster LH-hitting AAA first baseman, Happy 28th Birthday, Matt Clark!

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Wrapping up today's report on a high note --

 

Dominican Box Score

 

Elian Herrera, playing second base, was 1-for-4 as his team fell 5-0.

 

The reason Herrera's club lost was the seven-inning shutout work of LHP Nick Additon, who has only given up one run (unearned) in his 12 innings thus far. Additon had pitched four innings in his prior start.

 

Tuesday -- 7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K, GB:FB 5:5

 

Awesome night for the soon-to-be 27-year-old --

 

Estrellas Top of the 1st

 

Derrick Robinson grounds out, shortstop Pedro Florimon to first baseman Wilkin Castillo.

Elian Herrera flies out to left fielder Jimmy Paredes.

Junior Lake strikes out swinging.

 

Estrellas Top of the 2nd

 

Jake Fox singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jimmy Paredes.

Jordany Valdespin flies out to left fielder Jimmy Paredes.

Alfredo Marte pops out to second baseman Jorge Polanco.

Blake Lalli strikes out swinging.

 

Estrellas Top of the 3rd

 

Audy Ciriaco singles on a line drive to left fielder Jimmy Paredes.

Juan Diaz singles on a line drive to left fielder Jimmy Paredes. Audy Ciriaco to 2nd.

Derrick Robinson grounds into a double play, second baseman Jorge Polanco to first baseman Wilkin Castillo. Audy Ciriaco to 3rd. Juan Diaz out at 2nd.

Elian Herrera lines out softly to second baseman Jorge Polanco.

 

Estrellas Top of the 4th

 

Junior Lake grounds out, pitcher Nick Additon to first baseman Wilkin Castillo.

Jake Fox grounds out, shortstop Pedro Florimon to first baseman Wilkin Castillo.

Jordany Valdespin doubles (4) on a fly ball to center fielder Jose Rosario.

Alfredo Marte strikes out swinging.

 

Estrellas Top of the 5th

 

Blake Lalli strikes out swinging.

Audy Ciriaco flies out to right fielder Brad Glenn.

Juan Diaz strikes out swinging.

 

Estrellas Top of the 6th

 

Derrick Robinson flies out to right fielder Brad Glenn.

Elian Herrera called out on strikes.

Junior Lake flies out to right fielder Brad Glenn in foul territory.

 

Estrellas Top of the 7th

 

Jake Fox pops out to shortstop Pedro Florimon.

Jordany Valdespin grounds out, pitcher Nick Additon to first baseman Wilkin Castillo.

Alfredo Marte pops out to first baseman Wilkin Castillo.

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Staked to an early 8-0 lead, AA RHP Jacob Barnes gave four runs back in the 3rd and only pitched 3.3 innings --

 

3.2 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 4 K, GB:FB 4:2

 

Mayaguez Bottom of the 1st

 

Jesmuel Valentin grounds out, third baseman Angel Sanchez to first baseman Carlos Rivera.

T. J. Rivera flies out to center fielder Rusney Castillo.

Daniel Ortiz singles on a line drive to right fielder Henry Ramos.

Kennys Vargas strikes out swinging.

 

Mayaguez Bottom of the 2nd

 

Luis Figueroa lines out to shortstop Luis Mateo.

Randy Ruiz flies out to center fielder Rusney Castillo.

Martin Maldonado grounds out, shortstop Luis Mateo to first baseman Carlos Rivera.

 

Mayaguez Bottom of the 3rd

 

Fehlandt Lentini walks.

Noel Cuevas singles on a ground ball to right fielder Henry Ramos. Fehlandt Lentini to 2nd.

Jesmuel Valentin singles on a line drive to left fielder Juan Silva. Fehlandt Lentini to 3rd. Noel Cuevas to 2nd.

T. J. Rivera doubles (8) on a line drive to center fielder Rusney Castillo. Fehlandt Lentini scores. Noel Cuevas scores. Jesmuel Valentin scores.

Daniel Ortiz grounds out, second baseman Rey Navarro to first baseman Carlos Rivera. T. J. Rivera to 3rd.

Kennys Vargas grounds out, second baseman Rey Navarro to first baseman Carlos Rivera. T. J. Rivera scores.

Luis Figueroa strikes out swinging.

 

Mayaguez Bottom of the 4th

 

Randy Ruiz strikes out swinging.

Martin Maldonado strikes out swinging.

Fehlandt Lentini walks.

Pitching Change: Luis Atilano replaces Jacob Barnes.

Noel Cuevas grounds into a force out, shortstop Luis Mateo to second baseman Rey Navarro. Fehlandt Lentini out at 2nd.

 

Barnes' team would hold on to defeat Maldonado's, 11-8.

 

If you remember last winter, Maldonado went on an HBP spree, and Wednesday there was this, his second consecutive day plunked --

 

Mayaguez Bottom of the 6th

 

Kennys Vargas doubles (4) on a line drive to right fielder Henry Ramos.

Luis Figueroa flies out to left fielder Juan Silva.

Randy Ruiz pops out to first baseman Carlos Rivera.

Martin Maldonado hit by pitch.

Fehlandt Lentini singles on a ground ball to right fielder Henry Ramos. Kennys Vargas to 3rd. Martin Maldonado to 2nd.

Noel Cuevas singles on a fly ball to left fielder Juan Silva. Kennys Vargas scores. Martin Maldonado to 3rd. Fehlandt Lentini to 2nd.

Jesmuel Valentin grounds out to first baseman Carlos Rivera.

 

Caguas Top of the 7th

 

Defensive Substitution: Yovan Gonzalez replaces catcher Martin Maldonado, batting 7th, playing catcher.

 

Since he ran the bases and his team was down 10-5 after six innings when pulled, we'll assume Maldy's OK.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

So much for resting Orlando Arcia.

 

The 20-year-old SS was 1-for-3 (sacrifice bunt, intentional walk) in his team's 9-8 ten-inning loss.

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Dominican Box Score

 

2B Elian Herrera was 0-for-3 as his team mustered only three hits in a 1-0 loss.

 

His teammate Luis Jimenez has been idle for a couple of days, battling a slump, perhaps calling it a winter.

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Dominican Box Score

 

Hector Gomez, playing third base, was 3-for-4 and a HR shy of a cycle, although his club fell, 6-2. He drove in one.

 

Toros Top of the 2nd

 

Lew Ford flies out to right fielder Jordy Lara.

Brian Burgamy grounds out, pitcher Lorenzo Barcelo to first baseman Miguel Tejada.

Hector Gomez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Zoilo Almonte.

Abraham Almonte strikes out swinging.

 

Toros Top of the 4th

 

Eugenio Velez called out on strikes.

Lew Ford grounds out, shortstop Jonathan Villar to first baseman Miguel Tejada.

Brian Burgamy singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordy Lara.

Hector Gomez triples (2) on a line drive to left fielder Zoilo Almonte. Brian Burgamy scores.

Abraham Almonte pops out to shortstop Jonathan Villar.

 

Toros Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Juan Sandoval replaces Lorenzo Barcelo.

Brian Burgamy strikes out swinging.

Hector Gomez called out on strikes.

Abraham Almonte grounds out, second baseman Derek Dietrich to first baseman Miguel Tejada.

 

Toros Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Tony Pena replaces Johan Yan.

Lew Ford grounds out, shortstop Jonathan Villar to first baseman Jordy Lara.

Brian Burgamy grounds out sharply, shortstop Jonathan Villar to first baseman Jordy Lara.

Hector Gomez doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Zoilo Almonte.

Abraham Almonte pops out sharply to third baseman Diego Goris.

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

SS Yadiel Rivera (still with his Santurce team) was 0-for-3 (one K). OPS is .637 through 84 AB's.

 

FYI - Cubs' Javier Baez debuted and was naturally 0-for-3 with three K's (did add sacrifice fly).

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Dominican Box Score

 

Elian Herrera, playing second base and batting 3rd (!), was 2-for-5 with two RBI in his team's win.

 

On the other side of the box score, Hector Gomez, playing second base and batting 5th, was 0-for-4 (two K's).

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Mexico Box Score

 

Relief appearance #24 (!) of the winter --

 

2.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, helped by his defense and bullpen mate

 

Jalisco Bottom of the 3rd

 

Pitching Change: Manny Barreda replaces Amauri Sanit.

Japhet Amador strikes out swinging.

Marquez Smith called out on strikes.

C. J. Retherford homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.

Jesus Cota singles on a ground ball to right fielder Cory Aldridge.

Gabriel Gutierrez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Cory Aldridge. Jesus Cota to 3rd.

Amadeo Zazueta grounds out, second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses.

 

Jalisco Bottom of the 4th

 

Eduardo Arredondo walks.

Jose Manuel Rodriguez grounds into a double play, third baseman Oscar Robles to second baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses. Eduardo Arredondo out at 2nd.

Leo Heras strikes out swinging.

 

Jalisco Bottom of the 5th

 

Japhet Amador singles on a line drive to left fielder Eric Farris.

With Marquez Smith batting, wild pitch by Manny Barreda, Japhet Amador to 2nd.

Marquez Smith walks.

C. J. Retherford singles on a fly ball to center fielder Rico Noel. Japhet Amador out at home on the throw, center fielder Rico Noel to catcher Ali Solis. Marquez Smith to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Arturo Barradas replaces Manny Barreda.

Jesus Cota pops out to catcher Ali Solis in foul territory.

Gabriel Gutierrez grounds out, third baseman Oscar Robles to first baseman Joey Meneses.

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Dominican Box Score

 

Although his Toros team won 6-5 in 14 innings, Hector Gomez, playing shortstop, had a night to forget at the plate, 0-for-6 (three K's). He did steal a base after reaching on a forceout. Gomez was pinch-hit for in the final inning.

 

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Dominican Box Score

 

Elian Herrera, playing second base, was 1-for-3 with a triple, and drove in the game's only run with an 8th inning sacrifice fly. Teammate 3B Luis Jimenez, dropped to 6th in the order, was 0-for-3 with a walk.

 

A 3rd teammate, RHP Wirfin Obispo, netted a hold, his 13th in 22 winter appearances (although he only retired one of three batters, and was bailed out) --

 

Escogido Bottom of the 8th

 

Defensive Substitution: Blake Lalli replaces Audy Ciriaco, batting 2nd, playing catcher.

Jordany Valdespin remains in the game as the right fielder.

Pitching Change: Wirfin Obispo replaces Edgar Garcia.

Jorge Polanco pops out to shortstop Juan Diaz.

Cory Spangenberg singles on a ground ball to left fielder Junior Lake.

With Ronny Paulino batting, Cory Spangenberg steals (1) 2nd base.

Ronny Paulino walks. Wild pitch by pitcher Wirfin Obispo. Cory Spangenberg to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Marcos Mateo replaces Wirfin Obispo.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Freddy Guzman replaces Ronny Paulino.

With Jimmy Paredes batting, Freddy Guzman steals (5) 2nd base.

Marcos Mateo intentionally walks Jimmy Paredes.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Pedro Ciriaco replaces Brad Glenn.

Pedro Ciriaco strikes out swinging.

Wilkin Castillo strikes out swinging.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia, batting 7th, was 2-for-4, stealing his 2nd base of the winter (31 in the 2014 regular season at Brevard).

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Martin Maldonado's Mayaguez team overcame a 9-2 deficit to win a wild 10-9 game over Yadiel Rivera's Santurce squad.

 

Maldonado was 0-for-3 with a walk, two K's (run scored), while Rivera (one error) was 2-for-5 (triple, run, RBI, one K).

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Catcher Juan Centeno, in his first game since December 4th, was 0-for-1 with three walks, and threw out the only baserunner attempting to steal in his team's 5-4 loss.

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Happy 26th Birthdays to catcher Adam Weisenburger and RH reliever Tommy Toledo.

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

SS Yadiel Rivera, playing third base, 0-for-2 (two K's), but also walked and scored the game's only run.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

20-year-old RHP Joshua Torres opened the winter on November 4th with a strong five-inning start, but has only seven relief appearances since --

 

Caguas Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Joshua Torres replaces Pete Parise.

Angel Rosa grounds out, shortstop Ivan De Jesus to first baseman Joseph Dunigan.

Juan Silva walks.

Pitching Change: Luis Ramos replaces Joshua Torres.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Henry Ramos replaces Rusney Castillo.

Henry Ramos grounds out, second baseman Ruben Gotay to first baseman Joseph Dunigan. Juan Silva to 2nd.

With Rey Navarro batting, Juan Silva caught stealing 3rd base, catcher Christian Vazquez to third baseman Jonathan Mota.

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Venezuela Box Score

 

SS Orlando Arcia 0-for-3 as his very good but no longer spectacular winter OPS drops below .800 (.798) after 184 AB's.

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Arcia's played a lot of baseball, I'd think he may have reached the point where a break would be very healthy for him and his development.

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From November 25th --

 

Brewers announce the addition (pun intended) of LHP Nick Additon (notice only one letter "I").

 

Additon, soon to be 27 years old, (career stats) was a Cardinals' 47th round draft-and-follow signee after a year of JUCO ball in Florida.

 

He spent his full seven-year quota in the St. Louis system before signing with the Orioles in the fall of 2013, and then splitting 2014 between AAA and AA.

 

160 of his 202 appearances have been starts.

 

"His repertoire is modest with an 86-88 mph fastball, slider and change-up." 2009 write-up link

 

Brewers, it may be time to include a big league spring training invite for Additon -- maybe he can be a swing-guy like they hoped Tom Gorzelanny could be.

 

Today's five innings + brings his winter line to:

 

17 IP, 12 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 16 K, ERA 0.53

 

Dominican Box Score

 

Toros Bottom of the 1st

 

Cristhian Adames grounds out, third baseman Cory Spangenberg to first baseman Alexander Simon.

Alen Hanson grounds out, third baseman Cory Spangenberg to first baseman Alexander Simon.

Esteban German strikes out swinging.

 

Toros Bottom of the 2nd

 

Matt Hague strikes out swinging.

Cesar Puello walks.

Eugenio Velez grounds into a force out, third baseman Cory Spangenberg to second baseman Jorge Polanco. Cesar Puello out at 2nd. Eugenio Velez to 1st.

Willis Otanez strikes out swinging.

 

Toros Bottom of the 3rd

 

Wilkin Ramirez reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Pedro Florimon.

Dustin Garneau out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Nick Additon to first baseman Alexander Simon. Wilkin Ramirez to 2nd.

Cristhian Adames grounds out softly, third baseman Cory Spangenberg to first baseman Alexander Simon. Wilkin Ramirez to 3rd.

Angelys Nina doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Jose Rosario. Wilkin Ramirez scores.

Esteban German grounds out, shortstop Pedro Florimon to first baseman Alexander Simon.

 

Toros Bottom of the 4th

 

Matt Hague strikes out swinging.

Cesar Puello reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Pedro Florimon.

With Eugenio Velez batting, Cesar Puello steals (5) 2nd base.

Eugenio Velez strikes out swinging.

Willis Otanez singles on a soft fly ball to right fielder Jose Rosario. Cesar Puello scores.

Wilkin Ramirez grounds into a force out, second baseman Jorge Polanco to shortstop Pedro Florimon. Willis Otanez out at 2nd.

 

Toros Bottom of the 5th

 

Dustin Garneau strikes out swinging.

Cristhian Adames singles on a soft line drive to right fielder Jose Rosario.

Angelys Nina singles on a line drive to center fielder Malquiel Brito. Cristhian Adames to 2nd.

Esteban German strikes out swinging. Cristhian Adames steals (4) 3rd base. Angelys Nina steals (2) 2nd base.

Matt Hague grounds out, third baseman Cory Spangenberg to first baseman Alexander Simon.

 

Toros Bottom of the 6th

 

Cesar Puello homers (2) on a fly ball to right center field.

Pitching Change: Julio DePaula replaces Nick Additon.

Eugenio Velez strikes out swinging.

Willis Otanez lines out to center fielder Malquiel Brito.

Wilkin Ramirez strikes out swinging.

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Here's the latest installment of Tim Dillard's Venezuelan League musings and remembrances.

 

Fascinating and fun, thanks Tim!

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Juan Centeno, the new 40-man roster catcher, grounded out as a 9th inning pinch-hitter in his team's 4-2 loss.

 

For the victors, SS Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-2 with an intentional walk (one fielding error, 6th in 28 games).

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

Catcher Martin Maldonado doubled in four AB's as his team lost 5-1.

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Instagram photo - RHP Eric Marzec is home in Cleveland from Venezuela (sorry to the Browns' fan about Johnny Football's performance today), and hopefully his knee is none the worse for wear.