2015-2016 Winter League Updates

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Sunday 1/10

 

Moving on to the next phase of the postseason...

 

Hernan Perez' Aragua team won a 3-1 game to take deciding Game Seven. Perez, again batting third and playing shortstop, was 0-for-3 with a walk. He batted .323 in the series. Perez has played in 64 total winter ball games thus far.

 

DFA-limbo'd teammate Josmil Pinto (again as the DH) was 1-for-2 with a walk and run scored, and hit .381 in the series.

 

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In other news out of Venezuela, folks are excited because 40-man roster RHP Junior Guerra has been given permission by Milwaukee to participate in the next playoff round; Guerra had been excellent during the regular winter season 2.86 ERA in 56.2 IP).

 

Got to love this "translated" tweet --

 

The opener of the Sharks managed to overcome the rigidity of the Brewers

 

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Dominican Box Sunday 1/10

 

Catcher Rene Garcia was 1-for-5 (run, K). One stolen base against, but he guided his Licey pitchers (mostly Wandy Rodriguez) to an 8-0 win. Licey is now 11-1 in the round-robin.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Sunday 1/10

 

SS Yadiel Rivera 1-for-3 in a 2-1 ten-inning loss.

[JohnBriggs12]

Have to wonder whether Perez' fine play over the winter has helped his chances at making opening day roster or not. I hope so. The knock on him was not enough power and low OBP, but he showed plenty of power in the winter and he's even been taking some walks. The competition at 3B isn't all that strong and I hope he gets a fair look in Arizona. It helps that not only can he play anywhere, he can play pretty well anywhere. It's not like he's old. He won't turn 25 for a couple months.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Monday 1/11

 

SS Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-3 in a 3-0 loss. Rivera hit .158 in 76 regular season winter AB;s, and he's hitting .176 in an even smaller winter postseason sample.

 

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Dominican Box Monday 1/11

 

After a week off, RF Domingo Santana came back to join the fun his 12-1 Licey team is having, and he was 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored in a 5-3 win. He did commit a fielding error - when he hasn't been the DH this winter, he's had a rough go of it.

 

Teammate RHP Ariel Pena allowed one run in two innings of work and netted a "hold" --

 

Toros Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Ariel Pena replaces Mitch Atkins.

Teoscar Hernandez strikes out swinging.

Eugenio Velez pops out to shortstop Ozzie Martinez.

Tyler Moore strikes out swinging.

 

Toros Bottom of the 7th

 

Steven Moya singles on a ground ball to first baseman Juan Miranda.

Deibinson Romero strikes out swinging.

Irving Falu grounds out to first baseman Juan Miranda. Steven Moya to 2nd.

Jhonatan Solano singles on a ground ball to right fielder Domingo Santana. Steven Moya to 3rd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Chris Dickerson replaces Malquin Canelo.

Chris Dickerson singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mel Rojas Jr. Steven Moya scores. Jhonatan Solano to 2nd.

Abraham Almonte grounds out, second baseman Arismendy Alcantara to first baseman Juan Miranda.

[Mass Haas]

Contradicting an earlier report, per today's tweets out of Venezuela, Brewers have now told 40-man RHP Junior Guerra to rest for spring training; no winter ball playoffs.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuelan Box Tuesday 1/12

 

In an 8-1 loss, Hernan Perez, playing a rare left field, was 1-for-4 (double, RBI, K).

 

Teammate Josmil Pinto, again only seeing action at designated hitter, was 1-for-3 with a run scored. Pinto's DFA status needs to be resolved by Friday the 15th, as per MLBTradeRumors. If he clears waivers and is outrighted by Milwaukee, he has enough pro service time to decline the assignment and pursue minor league free agency.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Tuesday 1/12

 

In a 3-0 loss, shortstop Yadiel Rivera continued to limp down his year-round (since last February) playing season, 0-for-2 with two K's before being lifted for a pinch-hitter. At this point, the Brewers' stance on Rivera's winter ball status is at minimum puzzling, especially since others have been told to sit down.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 1/14

 

He had to do some nifty dancing (opponents were 0-for-6 with RISP against him), but RHP Hiram Burgos managed five shutout innings (8 H, 1 BB, 1 WP, 8 K's) in a game his team would win deep into the night, 7-5, in 16 innings --

 

Caguas Bottom of the 1st

 

Henry Ramos singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Luis Mateo out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Hiram Burgos to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Henry Ramos to 2nd.

Johnny Monell strikes out swinging.

Bryce Brentz strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 2nd

 

Jeff Dominguez flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

Rusney Castillo singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens.

David Vidal singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Rusney Castillo to 2nd.

Juan Centeno flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

With Benji Gonzalez batting, wild pitch by Hiram Burgos, Rusney Castillo to 3rd. David Vidal to 2nd.

Benji Gonzalez walks.

Henry Ramos grounds out, shortstop Elmer Reyes to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 3rd

 

Luis Mateo singles on a line drive to right fielder Dylan Cozens.

Johnny Monell strikes out swinging and Luis Mateo caught stealing 2nd, catcher Roberto Perez to shortstop Elmer Reyes.

Bryce Brentz singles on a line drive to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

Jeff Dominguez strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 4th

 

Rusney Castillo singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

David Vidal grounds into a force out, third baseman T. J. Rivera to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin. Rusney Castillo out at 2nd. David Vidal to 1st.

Juan Centeno singles on a fly ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens. David Vidal to 2nd.

Benji Gonzalez called out on strikes.

Henry Ramos strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 5th

 

Luis Mateo singles on a fly ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens.

Johnny Monell called out on strikes.

Bryce Brentz flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Jeff Dominguez strikes out swinging.

 

OF Omar Garcia was used as a pinch-runner and later walked in the DH spot before being pinch-hit for in this 6+ hour affair.

 

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Dominican Box Wednesday 1/13

 

Late-game substitution catcher Rene Garcia 0-for-1 in a 3-0 loss.

 

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Venezuela Box Wednesday 1/13

 

Teammates Hernan Perez and Josmil Pinto enjoyed a 7-0 win.

 

Perez, leading off and in a rare start in LF, was 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored. Pinto, again as the DH, was 1-for-4.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Thursday 1/14

 

A much-needed big night for SS Yadiel Rivera, as he drove in five runs in his team's 8-2 win. Watch his three-run inside-the-park home run here and his two-run single here. Later on, Rivera was hit by a pitch.

 

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Dominican Box Thursday 1/14

 

In a 4-0 loss, RF Domingo Santana was 0-for-3. Catcher Rene Garcia was also 0-for-3 but managed to steal a base after reaching on an error, and he threw out a runner while behind the dish. Garcia also shifted to third base in the 6th, a position he has only played one game prior in his regular season pro career.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Friday 1/15

 

In a 10-7 13-inning loss, designated hitter Domingo Santana was 2-for-6 with a walk (run, SB, two K's)

 

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Venezuelan Box Friday 1/15

 

In a 7-3 loss, Hernan Perez, again playing left field and leading off, was 1-for-5 (R, RBI, one K).

 

Teammate DH Josmil Pinto was 0-for-3 with a walk and run scored.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Saturday 1/16

 

Catcher Rene Garcia was 0-for-4, there was one stolen base against.

 

One of his batterymates in the 7-4 loss was RHP Ariel Pena with two sweet innings of relief work --

 

Estrellas Top of the 4th

 

Pitching Change: Ariel Pena replaces Wandy Rodriguez.

Junior Lake called out on strikes.

Jordy Lara grounds out, shortstop Ozzie Martinez to first baseman Juan Miranda.

Audy Ciriaco lines out to shortstop Ozzie Martinez.

 

Estrellas Top of the 5th

 

Orlando Calixte grounds out, third baseman Diory Hernandez to first baseman Juan Miranda.

Sean Burroughs flies out to right fielder Engel Beltre.

Audry Perez lines out to center fielder Leonys Martin.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Saturday 1/16

 

SS Yadiel Rivera 1-for-4 in his team's 7-1 loss.

 

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Venezuela Box Saturday 1/16

 

In a 9-5 win that evened their semi-final series at two games apiece, Hernan Perez, back at third base, had an eventful game, 0-for-3 but with two walks (one intentional), two runs, a stolen base, and two errors. Teammate Josmil Pinto flied out as a pinch-hitter.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Sunday 1/17

 

SS Yadiel Rivera was 2-for-5 (run, one K) in an 8-6 win. Rivera was bumped up to the #2 spot in the order for this one.

 

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Venezuela Box Sunday 1/17

 

3B Hernan Perez was 1-for-4 with a run scored in an 8-4 win that moved his team to within one win of reaching the league championship series (3-2 series lead).

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Monday 1/18

 

SS Yadiel Rivera 0-for-4 (one K), but his team won, 4-1, and is currently at a record of 5-6, 2nd best of the three teams playing each other in the round-robin.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Tuesday 1/19

 

On to a Game Seven Wednesday to move on the League Championship Series -- in a 5-3 loss, 3B Hernan Perez was 1-for-5 (R, RBI, K, error), and Josmil Pinto fanned in a pinch-hit appearance.

 

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Puerto Rico

 

Looks like Wednesday is the final game of the round robin, it appears as though Yadiel Rivera's team will need to win Wednesday to move on to the League Championship. His club was idle on Tuesday.

 

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Dominican Republic

 

Team Licey has made the League Championship -- so we may see more of Domingo Santana, Ariel Pena, and catcher Rene Garcia.

 

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In each country, the league champion moves on to play in the Caribbean Series.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Wednesday 1/20

 

In convincing fashion, a 10-3 road win, 3B Hernan Perez was 1-for-4 (sac fly, two RBI). His teammate Josmil Pinto did not play, but it's on to the League Championship Series and a chance to go to the ultra-competitive Caribbean Series.

 

 

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Dominican Box Wednesday 1/20

 

Catcher Rene Garcia (one stolen base against) was 0-for-3 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in a 5-1 Game One loss in the Championship Series Best-of-Nine. Teammates Domingo Santana and Ariel Pena did not play.

 

Former one-season Brewers farmhand LHP Nick Additon did them in on the opposing end.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 1/20

 

SS Yadiel Rivera's Santurce team could have sewed up a League Championship appearance with a win, but fell 3-1, so now they have a one-game tiebreaker play-in Thursday night.

 

Rivera was 0-for-2 before being pinch-hit for in the 6th inning.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Thursday 1/21

 

 

That's Yadiel Rivera, who was 1-for-3, scoring the game's only run as his Santurce club moves on the League Championship Series Best-of-Seven starting Friday night.

 

And thus, we are one step closer to this, first posted January 3rd --

 

Consider this -- if Rivera's Santurce team takes the Puerto Rico League championship and advances to the Caribbean World Series to be played in the Dominican Republic this February, Rivera could do the nearly unthinkable. He could report to big league camp with the Brewers having effectively gone a full year without any significantly measurable time off.

 

- Spring Training 2015

- Full AA / AAA season in Biloxi and Colorado Springs

- Postseason with the Shuckers

- A productive Arizona Fall League

- An immediate switchover to the Puerto Rico Winter League

- (Potentially) Caribbean World Series

- Directly to Spring Training 2016

 

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Dominican Box Thursday 1/21

 

Despite being on the active roster, Domingo Santana has been idle for the first two games of his Licey's team's Championship Series Best-of-Nine, and his team dropped a 6-4 decision Thursday to go down two games to none. Teammate catcher Rene Garcia was 1-for-2 (double, sacrifice bunt) before being pinch-hit for in the 8th. Garcia did throw out the one attempting base-stealer.

 

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The Venezuela League Championship Series Best-of-Seven, with teammates Hernan Perez and Josmil Pinto, gets underway Friday evening.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Friday 1/22

 

3B Hernan Perez 1-for-4 (run) as his team was thumped 14-3 in the opener of the Best-of-Seven League Championship Series

 

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Puerto Rico Box Friday 1/22

 

SS Yadiel Rivera was 2-for-4 (one K), but his club dropped the opener of the Best-of-Seven League Championship Series by a 4-0 score

 

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In the Dominican Republic, Team Licey, which at one point was 12-1 to begin the qualifying round robin, is now down three games to none in the Best-of-Nine League Championship Series, and we await the first Brewer appearance. It's unclear whether Domingo Santana is available, Twitter hints that he may be.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Saturday 1/23

 

The Best-of-Seven LCS is now tied at 1-1, and Brewers were on each side.

 

Mayaguez RHP Hiram Burgos got the start, but took the loss -- 3.1 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 1 K

 

Santurce SS Yadiel Rivera was 1-for-4 (one K).

 

Santurce Bottom of the 1st

 

Ruben Sosa flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Jose Constanza grounds out, shortstop Elmer Reyes to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Reymond Fuentes lines out to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 2nd

 

Neftali Soto singles on a line drive to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Juan Silva strikes out swinging.

Aneury Tavarez flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

Yadiel Rivera singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens. Neftali Soto to 3rd.

Roberto Pena flies out to right fielder Dylan Cozens.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 3rd

 

Jose Lozada flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

Ruben Sosa walks.

Jose Constanza flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Reymond Fuentes singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Blake Tekotte. Ruben Sosa to 3rd.

Neftali Soto singles on a ground ball to center fielder Blake Tekotte. Ruben Sosa scores. Reymond Fuentes to 3rd.

Juan Silva singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin. Reymond Fuentes scores. Neftali Soto to 2nd.

Aneury Tavarez reaches on a throwing error by second baseman Jesmuel Valentin. Neftali Soto to 3rd. Juan Silva to 2nd.

Yadiel Rivera grounds into a force out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to shortstop Elmer Reyes. Aneury Tavarez out at 2nd.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 4th

 

Roberto Pena pops out to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin.

Jose Lozada doubles (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens.

Ruben Sosa singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Cozens. Jose Lozada scores.

Pitching Change: Hoby Milner replaces Hiram Burgos.

Jose Constanza singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Ruben Sosa to 2nd.

Reymond Fuentes singles on a ground ball to center fielder Blake Tekotte. Ruben Sosa to 3rd. Jose Constanza to 2nd.

Neftali Soto grounds into a double play, shortstop Elmer Reyes to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Reymond Fuentes out at 2nd.

 

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Venezuela Box Score Saturday 1/23

 

Tough, tough 5-4 ten-inning loss for the team of 3B Hernan Perez and DH Josmil Pinto, especially since they combined to go 0-for-8 (Perez 0-for-5 with two K's, Pinto was pinch-hit for late).

 

Their Aragua club now trails the Best-of-Seven LCS two games to none.

 

Mr. Announcer seems excited --

 

 

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In the Dominican Republic, Team Licey is down four games to none in the Best-of-Nine after a 7-6 walkoff loss. Still no Domingo Santana (Twitter says he's available) nor Ariel Pena.

 

May as well show you another walk-off, this one Dominican-style --

 

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Sunday 1/24

 

In a wild 7-6 walkoff win that staved off elimination, Licey finally took a game in the best of nine and trails four games to one now. RHP Ariel Pena got the start and was excellent through four innings before stumbling in the 5th --

 

Escogido Top of the 1st

 

Leury Garcia flies out to center fielder Leonys Martin.

Alex Valdez strikes out swinging.

Lew Ford lines out to second baseman Anderson Hernandez.

 

Escogido Top of the 2nd

 

Carlos Peguero pops out to first baseman Yamaico Navarro in foul territory.

Moises Sierra flies out to center fielder Leonys Martin.

Jimmy Paredes strikes out swinging.

 

Escogido Top of the 3rd

 

Sebastian Valle walks.

Pedro Ciriaco singles on a line drive to center fielder Leonys Martin. Sebastian Valle to 2nd.

Pedro Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Ariel Pena to first baseman Yamaico Navarro. Sebastian Valle to 3rd. Pedro Ciriaco to 2nd.

Leury Garcia pops out to shortstop Ozzie Martinez.

Alex Valdez lines out to right fielder Mel Rojas Jr.

 

Escogido Top of the 4th

 

Lew Ford strikes out swinging.

Carlos Peguero strikes out swinging.

Moises Sierra singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Leonys Martin.

With Jimmy Paredes batting, Moises Sierra caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Logan Moore to shortstop Ozzie Martinez to first baseman Yamaico Navarro.

 

Escogido Top of the 5th

 

Jimmy Paredes singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Leonys Martin.

Sebastian Valle singles on a line drive to left fielder Zoilo Almonte. Jimmy Paredes to 2nd.

Pedro Ciriaco hits a sacrifice bunt. Fielding error by pitcher Ariel Pena. Jimmy Paredes to 3rd. Sebastian Valle to 2nd. Pedro Ciriaco to 1st.

Pedro Lopez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Leonys Martin. Jimmy Paredes scores.

Leury Garcia doubles (1) on a line drive to right fielder Mel Rojas Jr. Sebastian Valle scores. Pedro Ciriaco scores.

Pitching Change: Gabriel Arias replaces Ariel Pena.

Alex Valdez pops out to third baseman Diory Hernandez.

Lew Ford walks.

Pitching Change: Braulio Lara replaces Gabriel Arias.

Carlos Peguero strikes out swinging.

 

Pena's final line was 4.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, GB:FB 2:3, one error

 

My Twitter buddy Carlos B. Cacéres tweeted this post-game -- "Ariel Peña The best Licey Win!!"

 

 

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Puerto Rico Box Sunday 1/24

 

In another low-scoring game in the Best-of-Seven, SS Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-3 before being pinch-hit for as his team dropped a 1-0 decision, dropping his team to a two games to one deficit.

 

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Venezuela Box Sunday 1/24

 

In yet another walkoff, the Aragua team of Hernan Perez and Josmil Pinto won 5-4 in 12 innings. Perez was 0-for-4 with a walk and two K's, while Pinto struck out as a pinch-hitter.

[Mass Haas]

Night off in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico...

 

Venezuela Box Monday 1/25

 

Hernan Perez, playing third base, reached three times in his team's 6-2 home win that evened the League Championship Series at two games apiece (home team has won each game thus far).

 

Perez was 2-for-3 (walk, run, stolen base).

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Tuesday 1/26

 

Huge 4-3 13-inning win for SS Yadiel Rivera's Santurce club (Rivera was 1-for-5 with a walk). The best-of-seven is now tied at two games apiece.

 

Will be interesting to see if RHP Hiram Burgos is needed for a Game Seven for Team Mayaguez. Either Burgos or Rivera will be playing in the Caribbean Series.

 

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In the Dominican, Team Licey has been eliminated from their best-of-nine, five games to one. So the winter seasons of RHP Ariel Pena, OF Domingo Santana, and catcher Rene Garcia are formally complete.

 

No current Brewers will be representing the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series.

 

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Hernan Perez and Josmil Pinto hit the road for Game Five of their Best-of-Seven Venezuela Championship Series Wednesday night.

[Mass Haas]

Hernan Perez and Josmil Pinto hit the road for Game Five of their Best-of-Seven Venezuela Championship Series Wednesday night.

 

Actually, their Aragua team was home again in the 2-3-2 format, and yes, the home team won again, as after a 6-1 victory, Perez and Pinto are just one win away from reaching the Caribbean Series, leading the series, three games to two.

 

Venezuela Box Wednesday 1/27

 

Perez started again at third base, batting 7th, and had a fine night -- 2-for-3 (triple, walk, run). Pinto did not play.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 1/27

 

It was a good news / bad news night for SS Yadiel Rivera.

 

The good news was his Santurce team won 3-2, and now leads its Best-of-Seven Championship Series three games to two.

 

The bad news? Not only was Rivera 0-for-4 at the plate with two K's (one run scored when he reached on a wild pitch after a K), but this also:

 

FIELDING

E: Rivera, Y 3 (3, fielding, throw, fielding).

 

Mayaguez Bottom of the 4th

 

T. J. Rivera flies out to left fielder Ruben Sosa.

Dylan Cozens reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Dylan Cozens advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by shortstop Yadiel Rivera.

 

Those two errors on one play led to both opponent runs (unearned). A later error was not as painful.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Thursday 1/28

 

Congrats, Hernan Perez!

 

Perez doubled and walked in five plate appearances (one run, one RBI) in an 8-2 win, as his Aragua team won the Venezuelan Chmpionship Series, 4-2.

 

Brewers 40-man roster OF Ramon Flores (Luis Sardinas trade) is still rehabbing an ankle fracture, but he's been tweeting up a celebration storm for his club, including this celebration video after the road victory.

 

Perez played wire-to-wire this winter (since October), so a trip to the Caribbean Series is a real reward for him.

 

I expressed my disappointment tonight on the broadcast situation for the Caribbean Series.

 

SCHEDULE: Series starts Monday February 1st

 

Josmil Pinto didn't play here as Perez' teammate.

 

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On a side note, newly acquired OF Rymer Liriano was a teammate of Domingo Santana and Ariel Pena this winter in the Dominican Republic, and saw action in the final series that saw the Licey team come up one winning series short of a Caribbean Series slot.

 

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On Friday, the Puerto Rico Championship Series continues, with Yadiel Rivera one win away and Hiram Burgos two wins away, respectively, from netting a Caribbean Series spot themselves.

[Mass Haas]

On Friday, the Puerto Rico Championship Series continues, with Yadiel Rivera one win away and Hiram Burgos two wins away, respectively, from netting a Caribbean Series spot themselves.

 

NOTE: Am told Burgos will be on the hill trying to keep his team alive Friday night in Game Six.

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Friday 1/29

 

Yes, the Yadiel Rivera 365-day baseball season program is now official! You can now remove the word "potentially" below --

 

Consider this -- if Rivera's Santurce team takes the Puerto Rico League championship and advances to the Caribbean World Series to be played in the Dominican Republic this February, Rivera could do the nearly unthinkable. He could report to big league camp with the Brewers having effectively gone a full year without any significantly measurable time off.

 

- Spring Training 2015

- Full AA / AAA season in Biloxi and Colorado Springs

- Postseason with the Shuckers

- A productive Arizona Fall League

- An immediate switchover to the Puerto Rico Winter League

- (Potentially) Caribbean Series

- Directly to Spring Training 2016

 

Rivera was 0-for-3 with a K, but his Santurce team won 2-0, and moves on to the Caribbean Series, where Hernan Perez and Josmil Pinto will represent Venezuela to complete the Brewers connections.

 

RHP Hiram Burgos got the start and took the loss for Mayaguez Friday --

 

5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 3 K, 1 BB, error on pickoff, GB:FB 4:5, was aided by his teammate who stranded two inherited runners

 

Santurce Bottom of the 1st

 

Ruben Sosa strikes out swinging.

Jose Constanza grounds out, shortstop Elmer Reyes to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Reymond Fuentes pops out to third baseman T. J. Rivera in foul territory.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 2nd

 

Neftali Soto singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Juan Silva pops out to third baseman T. Rivera in foul territory.

Robert Andino grounds into a force out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to shortstop Elmer Reyes. Neftali Soto out at 2nd. Robert Andino to 1st.

With Jose Lozada batting, Robert Andino caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Roberto Perez to shortstop Elmer Reyes.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 3rd

 

Jose Lozada doubles (3) on a line drive to right fielder Dylan Cozens.

Yadiel Rivera called out on strikes.

Roberto Pena flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

Ruben Sosa grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 4th

 

Jose Constanza flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz in foul territory.

Reymond Fuentes pops out to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin.

Neftali Soto flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 5th

 

Juan Silva pops out to catcher Roberto Perez in foul territory.

Robert Andino strikes out swinging.

Jose Lozada flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 6th

 

Yadiel Rivera grounds out, catcher Roberto Perez to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Roberto Pena flies out to center fielder Blake Tekotte.

Ruben Sosa walks.

With Jose Constanza batting, throwing error by Hiram Burgos on the pickoff attempt, Ruben Sosa to 3rd.

Jose Constanza singles on a ground ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Ruben Sosa scores.

Reymond Fuentes singles on a line drive to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Jose Constanza to 2nd.

Neftali Soto singles on a line drive to right fielder Dylan Cozens. Jose Constanza scores. Reymond Fuentes to 3rd. Neftali Soto to 2nd on the throw.

Pitching Change: Giovanni Soto replaces Hiram Burgos.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jorge Padilla replaces Juan Silva.

Jorge Padilla grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

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Here's your Caribbean Series schedule, the Brewers' match-up begins things on Monday. All games to be played in the Dominican Republic this year. ESPN Deportes, and not MLB Network (boo!) your TV option.

[Mass Haas]

So apparently last-minute roster-jumping is allowed, congrats to Hiram, as his team actually finished as the Puerto Rico runner-up

 

Hiram Burgos tweet -- (translated)

 

Proud to represent my island of Enchantment in the series of the Caribbean 2016. Gracias my God for your blessings

[Mass Haas]

Caribbean Series Opening Game Box / Log:

 

Venezuela 2, Puerto Rico 1

 

Hernan Perez, batting 7th and playing second base, was 0-for-3, but was happy to see his club win.

 

For Puerto Rico, SS Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter, something that has happened with regularity as of late (being pinch-hit for).

 

On Tuesday, Puerto Rico is idle and Venezuela is the home team vs. the Dominican Republic.

 

Mexico and Cuba round out the five-team tournament.