2016-17 Brewers Latin (and Australia) Winter League Updates

[Mass Haas]

Monday --

 

Venezuela box: Catcher Manny Pina 1-for-5, 2B, R, K; second baseman Javier Betancourt 1-for-4, R, two K's. Pina's team won, 6-2.

[Mass Haas]

Tuesday's action --

 

Puerto Rico box: RHP Jorge Lopez is fine, and nine days after his two-inning start, he makes another (again scoreless, just not as dominant). Lopez has now allowed only three runs in 27.2 winter meetings, gorgeous.

 

In that same game, teammate SS Yadiel Rivera was 2-for-3 (double, BB, two R, RBI, K, E).

 

Aguadilla Top of the 1st

 

Alexis Pantoja lines out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Jack Lopez singles on a line drive to right fielder Benji Gonzalez.

Ruben Gotay singles on a line drive to center fielder Henry Ramos. Jack Lopez to 2nd.

Juan Centeno flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Noel Cuevas singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin. Jack Lopez to 3rd. Ruben Gotay to 2nd.

Yariel Gonzalez grounds out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Aguadilla Top of the 2nd

 

Jorge Jimenez strikes out swinging.

Wilfredo Rodriguez grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Ricardo Bautista called out on strikes.

 

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Puerto Rico box:

 

Now that he's re-signed with Milwaukee, we can tell you how catcher Rene Garcia's winter has been going through 24 games (.613 OPS). Here, he was 0-for-3, but threw out both baserunners attempting to steal (36% in his long minor league career).

 

Plus, Daisuke Matsuzaka has randomly shown up in Puerto Rico recently, which is cool in and of itself.

 

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Venezuela box:

 

Hernan Perez, leading off and playing third base, 1-for-4, two stolen bases (now 4-for-5 in that regard). He's batting .439 in his last ten games (1.087 OPS in that span).

 

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Venezuela box:

 

Dueling shortstops, as Gabriel Noriega was 0-for-4 for the 5th time in six games.

 

At least he was sure-handed, as Orlando Arcia committed two errors, and now has five in 16 games.

 

Arcia was also 0-for-4, but added a walk, run, and RBI as his team won 8-5.

[Mass Haas]

Congratulations, Malik Collymore, named to the Australian Winter League All-Star Team.

[Mass Haas]

The first update from Wednesday's action is all about Jonathan Villar, who made his Dominican debut (box score) - 1-for-4, played second base, and ended the game with this walkoff sacrifice fly.

 

Other updates later this AM...

[Mass Haas]

The first update from Wednesday's action is all about Jonathan Villar, who made his Dominican debut (box score) - 1-for-4, played second base, and ended the game with this walkoff sacrifice fly.

 

Other updates later this AM...

 

Puerto Rico box: Yadiel Rivera 0-for-4, one K

 

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Venezuela box: Orlando Arcia - does his stint end Friday as scheduled - 2-for-5, R, K; Gabriel Noriega 1-for-4, R, K

 

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Venezuela box: Hernan Perez, a rare 0-for-4

[JDBrewCrew]

MLB Pipeline ‏@MLBPipeline 22m22 minutes ago View translation

Catcher Mario Feliciano added to Tiburones de Aguadilla roster in Puerto Rico. No. 28 on #Brewers Top 30: http://atmlb.com/1pGHONf

[Mass Haas]

Thursday --

 

Venezuela: 3B Hernan Perez, 1-for-5, K

 

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Venezuela: C Manny Pina 1-for-4, R, RBI, nobody dared to run

 

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Puerto Rico: Ivan Dejesus, Jr. has played two games since his Brewers signing, and 30 winter games thus far. In that sample size, he's at .291/.372/.400 (.772 OPS). On Thursday, he played shortstop, 2-for-4, double, R, one K.

 

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Puerto Rico: RHP Hiram Burgos celebrated his renewal with the Brewers with a quality start and win - 6 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 5 K, 3:6 GB/FO. As you'll see at the link, Burgos has carried over his August/September success into the winter with fine results after eight starts.

 

Teammate Yadiel Rivera was 2-for-4 with an RBI in the game.

 

On the other side of the box, C Rene Garcia was 0-for-4, but did pick off a runner at second base.

 

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Australia: Sydney lost in walkoff fashion, 5-4.

 

CF Malik Collymore was 0-for-3 but did walk twice. 2B Tucker Neuhaus was 2-for-5, R, one K.

[Mass Haas]

Friday --

 

Dominican box: Jonathan Villar 1-for-5, K, picked off and subsequently caught stealing

 

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Puerto Rico box: Dueling shortstops - Ivan Dejesus, Jr. 1-for-3, K, and Yadiel Rivera 0-for-3, BB, R

 

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Puerto Rico box: C Rene Garcia 2-for-4, R, also threw out lone attempted basestealer in a 5-2 win

 

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Venezuela box: SS Orlando Arcia, leading off, 1-for-5, RBI

 

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Venezuela box: SS Gabriel Noriega, 1-for-3, double

 

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Venezuela box: 3B Hernan Perez, 2-for-5, R, K

 

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Venezuela box: C Manny Pina, 0-for-1, K

 

Pina exited after this half-inning:

 

La Guaira Top of the 4th

 

Jose Martinez grounds out, second baseman Ildemaro Vargas to first baseman Jesus Montero.

Jose Castillo doubles (8) on a line drive to right fielder Rangel Ravelo.

Carlos Arroyo singles on a bunt ground ball to catcher Manny Pina. Jose Castillo to 3rd.

Alberto Gonzalez flies out to right fielder Rangel Ravelo.

Yonathan Daza singles on a ground ball to first baseman Jesus Montero. Jose Castillo scores. Carlos Arroyo to 2nd.

Miguel Rojas lines out to center fielder Paulo Orlando.

 

Maybe, just maybe, that was a play at the plate, although you see Pina remained in for the final out.

 

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Australia Doubleheader Game One: CF Malik Collymore 0-for-3, BB, RBI groundout, first error of the winter; 2B Tucker Neuhaus played both second and third base, was 0-for-4

 

Notice the name Mike Walker, 28, Brewers 14th round 2010 draft pick, has played in six games (his mother is an Aussie). Walker was released by the Crew in the spring of 2014.

 

Details on Game Two once complete...

 

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NOTES: Unsure of RHP David Goforth's Venezuela status, he has only appeared once in December, back on the 9th

 

Although Brewers 2016 3rd round catcher Mario Feliciano only just turned 18 years old in November, he suited up for his Puerto Rico League team on Wednesday and grounded out in his sole at-bat before seeing a bit of time behind the plate.

[Mass Haas]

Australia Doubleheader Game One: CF Malik Collymore 0-for-3, BB, RBI groundout, first error of the winter; 2B Tucker Neuhaus played both second and third base, was 0-for-4

 

Notice the name Mike Walker, 28, Brewers 14th round 2010 draft pick, has played in six games (his mother is an Aussie). Walker was released by the Crew in the spring of 2014.

 

Details on Game Two once complete...

 

Australia Doubleheader Game One:

 

Sydney falls, 5-0, although both Brewers reached twice. Collymore was 2-for-4 with a double, he also stole two bases and is now 8-for-10 in that category. Neuhuas was 1-for-3 (K, HBP).

[Mass Haas]

Thursday's Australia game (a 5-4 Sydney walkoff loss) is available in its entirety online.

 

CF Malik Collymore was 0-for-3 but did walk twice. 2B Tucker Neuhaus was 2-for-5, R, one K.

 

Sydney Top of the 4th

 

Malik Collymore walks.

Joshua Dean flies out to center fielder Cody Jones.

Stone Garrett strikes out swinging.

Tucker Neuhaus singles on a line drive to right fielder Ronald Acuna. Malik Collymore to 2nd.

Zac Shepherd pops out to second baseman Jared Cruz.

 

That sequence begins at the 56:45 minute mark.

 

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Sydney Top of the 7th

 

Tucker Neuhaus singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Ryan Dale.

 

Go the 01:34:50 hour mark for that.

 

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Here's the game log if you wish to track down anything else from that game.

 

[Mass Haas]

Saturday --

 

Puerto Rico box: Something to watch as SS Ivan DeJesus (1-for-2, R) left the game immediately after a 5th inning HBP.

 

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Puerto Rico box: C Rene Garcia 0-for-4 in a 3-1 loss

 

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Venezuela box: SS Orlando Arcia, 0-for-4, K

 

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Venezuela box: SS Gabriel Noriega, 1-for-3, RBI, E; 3B Hernan Perez, 1-for-5, K

 

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Australia box: Sydney loses 5-0 as the Blue Sox fall to 9-11. CF Malik Collymore maintains a .920 OPS after a 1-for-4, BB, but was immediately picked off and thrown out at second base after his walk led off the game. 2B Tucker Neuhaus' subpar winter continues with an 0-for-4, two K (.500 OPS).

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico box: Ivan DeJesus (fine after Saturday's HBP exit) and Yadiel Rivera, on base once apiece

 

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Venezuela box: SS Orlando Arcia with a double, single, walk, scored three runs, batting just ahead of his brother at the bottom of the order

 

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Venezuela box: Hernan Perez with his 3rd HR, 7th double, and 5th SB in 31 games, and oh yeah, he's hitting .346

 

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Venezuela box: A David Goforth sighting! Retired the only man he faced, on a groundout

[Mass Haas]

Monday --

 

Light night, but both Jonathan Villar and Hernan Perez managed 2-for-5 evenings, box scores at the links

[Mass Haas]

Tuesday's games --

 

Click a name, find the box score:

 

Dominican: 2B Jonathan Villar, 0-for-3, walk, two K's

 

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Dominican: RF Domingo Santana, 1-for-3, BB, K, in his winter debut, five past Brewers in the box, including both starting pitchers

 

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Venezuela: SS Gabriel Noriega, 1-for-3

 

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Venezuela Doubleheader Game One: 3B Hernan Perez 2-for-3, K

 

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Venezuela Doubleheader Game Two: 3B Hernan Perez 0-for-4, error

 

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Puerto Rico: Catcher Rene Garcia, 0-for-3, K, threw out one of two baserunners; SS Ivan DeJesus was 2-for-4, RBI, K, and has the stolen base

 

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Puerto Rico: SS Yadiel Rivera, 0-for-2, BB, HBP, SB

 

In that same game, RHP Jorge Lopez (stats) had his first truly uneven effort in eight starts - 3 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 1 K, 2 WP, GB:FB of 4:3

 

Caguas Top of the 1st

 

Andrew Velazquez flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Jorge Padilla pops out to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Rey Navarro grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Caguas Top of the 2nd

 

Rusney Castillo walks.

Randy Ruiz singles on a ground ball to third baseman Emmanuel Rivera. Rusney Castillo to 2nd.

With Jan Vazquez batting, wild pitch by Jorge Lopez, Rusney Castillo to 3rd. Randy Ruiz to 2nd.

Jan Vazquez grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Rusney Castillo scores. Randy Ruiz to 3rd.

Jaime Ortiz grounds out to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Kevin Santiago strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Top of the 3rd

 

Omar Garcia singles on a ground ball to shortstop Yadiel Rivera.

With Andrew Velazquez batting, Omar Garcia steals (5) 2nd base.

Andrew Velazquez walks.

Jorge Padilla grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Omar Garcia to 3rd. Andrew Velazquez to 2nd.

Rey Navarro out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Henry Ramos. Omar Garcia scores. Andrew Velazquez to 3rd.

With Rusney Castillo batting, wild pitch by Jorge Lopez, Andrew Velazquez scores.

Rusney Castillo flies out to right fielder Benji Gonzalez in foul territory.

 

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Following up Lopez in this game, LHP Andrew Barbosa made his 2nd appearance since signing with the Brewers (here was his first, a two-inning start) and his 3rd overall of the winter - 3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 5 K, HBP, GB:FB of 2:1, got the win

 

Caguas Top of the 4th

 

Pitching Change: Andrew Barbosa replaces Jorge Lopez.

Randy Ruiz strikes out swinging.

Jan Vazquez strikes out swinging.

Jaime Ortiz singles on a line drive to right fielder Benji Gonzalez.

Kevin Santiago flies out to center fielder Henry Ramos.

 

Caguas Top of the 5th

 

Omar Garcia hit by pitch.

With Andrew Velazquez batting, Omar Garcia steals (6) 2nd base.

Andrew Velazquez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Benji Gonzalez. Omar Garcia to 3rd.

Jorge Padilla grounds into a double play, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Omar Garcia scores. Andrew Velazquez out at 2nd.

Rey Navarro strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Top of the 6th

 

Rusney Castillo grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Randy Ruiz strikes out swinging.

Jan Vazquez walks.

Jaime Ortiz singles on a fly ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Jan Vazquez to 2nd.

Kevin Santiago strikes out swinging.

[Mass Haas]

MLB Pipeline ‏@MLBPipeline 22m22 minutes ago View translation

Catcher Mario Feliciano added to Tiburones de Aguadilla roster in Puerto Rico. No. 28 on #Brewers Top 30: http://atmlb.com/1pGHONf

 

Not only did the Brewers 3rd round catcher just turn 18 in November, we learn that he suffered a fractured hand (we don't know which one) in late September during instructional league play, and underwent a surgery that had a recovery period of two months.

 

Feliciano has had only one at-bat (a groundout on 12/14).

 

Manager Carlos Baerga discussed this within this September 28th article, you can translate it within Google Chrome, here's a portion:

 

On the other hand, Feliciano, selected in the rookie draw this year by the Milwaukee Brewers, suffered a one-hand fracture Tuesday during the instructional league's work, Baerga said. This should be operated in the next few days and should be in recovery for about two months.

[Mass Haas]

Wednesday --

 

Puerto Rico box: RHP Hiram Burgos can flat-out pitch, sweet depth at AAA, and one of these years, an organization other than the Brewers will realize that and snag him in free agency.

 

Burgos' line in this win: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K, 5:4 GB:FO

 

Teammate SS Yadiel Rivera 1-for-4, R, K, two SB (.584 OPS in 73 AB's)

 

Caguas Bottom of the 1st

 

Andrew Velazquez pops out to shortstop Yadiel Rivera.

Jorge Padilla singles on a fly ball to center fielder Eddie Rosario.

Rey Navarro strikes out swinging.

Rusney Castillo called out on strikes.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 2nd

 

Randy Ruiz walks.

Geraldo Valentin flies out to right fielder Henry Ramos.

Angel Sanchez flies out to center fielder Eddie Rosario.

Jonathan Morales grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 3rd

 

Omar Garcia flies out to center fielder Eddie Rosario.

Andrew Velazquez called out on strikes.

Jorge Padilla called out on strikes.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 4th

 

Rey Navarro grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Rusney Castillo flies out to left fielder Benji Gonzalez.

Randy Ruiz strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 5th

 

Geraldo Valentin doubles (3) on a fly ball to left fielder Benji Gonzalez.

Angel Sanchez walks.

Jonathan Morales out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Hiram Burgos to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Geraldo Valentin to 3rd. Angel Sanchez to 2nd.

Omar Garcia grounds out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Geraldo Valentin scores.

Andrew Velazquez grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

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Puerto Rico box: SS Ivan DeJesus, Jr. was 2-for-2, R, RBI, sacrifice bunt, E (.789 OPS in 124 AB's).

 

For the second time in three games, DeJesus exits early, this time after he scored on what appears to be a play at the plate:

 

Santurce Top of the 6th

 

Jose Lozada singles on a line drive to right fielder Ricardo Bautista.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. singles on a line drive to left fielder Noel Cuevas. Jose Lozada to 2nd.

Neftali Soto strikes out swinging.

A. J. Jimenez hit by pitch. Jose Lozada to 3rd. Ivan De Jesus Jr. to 2nd.

Hector Olivera doubles (6) on a line drive to right fielder Ricardo Bautista. Jose Lozada scores. Ivan De Jesus Jr. scores. A. Jimenez to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Nelson Arocho replaces Efrain Nieves.

Nelson Arocho intentionally walks Robert Andino.

Roberto Pena pops out to second baseman Jack Lopez on the infield fly rule.

Gabriel Robles strikes out swinging.

 

Aguadilla Bottom of the 6th

 

Defensive Substitution: Juan Silva replaces shortstop Ivan De Jesus Jr. , batting 3rd, playing right field.

 

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Dominican box: Jonathan Villar, again playing second base, 0-for-3, BB, K

 

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Venezuela box: 3B Hernan Perez, 2-for-4, BB, R, RBI (.854 OPS in 149 AB's)

 

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Venezuela box: SS Orlando Arcia 1-for-4, two K's in his team's 1-0 win

 

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Venezuela box: SS Gabriel Noriega 1-for-3, BB, K

[Mass Haas]

Box Score: CF Malik Collymore was 0-for-4 as his World Team lost to the Aussies, 2-1, on a walkoff single. He flied out, struck out, grounded out, and fanned again.

 

That doesn't take away from the fine winter he's having.

 

You'll find the full replay of the game as well as a few individual highlights including the walkoff, here.

[JohnBriggs12]

Going to be fun seeing where Counsell sticks Perez on any given day. Got to have his bat in the lineup somewhere almost every day, whether it's spelling any of the 3 OF, platooning either at 3B or 1B, or giving Arcia a mental break at SS occasionally.

[Mass Haas]

Some sweet Hiram Burgos video from Wednesday

[Mass Haas]

Thursday's games --

 

Dominican box: Jonathan Villar, consistently playing second base thus far, homered in his first two at-bats, finishing 2-for-5 with two K's.

 

Apparently Villar's team really needed this game to qualify for the lengthy round-robin portion of the winter's "postseason", so he came up big in the 5-2 win.

 

A reminder that we're soon on the portion of the winter season (round robin / postseason) where cumulative season-long stat pages will lock in and no longer update, thus as fans, we'll just need to focus on the singular box score updates.

 

Villar took the very first pitch of the game deep, here's the video.

 

Villar took the same southpaw deep in his next at-bat.

 

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Dominican box: RF Domingo Santana 0-for-4

 

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Puerto Rico box: 18-year-old 2016 3rd round catcher Mario Feliciano got a start (as the designated hitter, batting 8th). He was 0-for-3 with one K.

 

SS Ivan Dejesus, Jr. returns to the lineup after an early exit yet again. He left early here, too, but it was a blowout win. Dejesus was 1-for-3, BB, R, two RBI.

 

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Puerto Rico box: SS Yadiel Rivera 1-for-3, BB, R, RBI, one K

 

On the other squad, catcher Rene Garcia, batting 2nd of all places, was 0-for-2, but drew three walks.

 

Not to be confused with fellow youngster Mario, Jay Feliciano, was at the plate as a pinch-hitter in a huge spot in the bottom of the 9th of a 3-2 game. But he never got his chance as a teammate was inexplicably thrown out at third base to end the contest.

 

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Venezuela box: Hernan Perez, again playing third base, continues his beast mode winter (.881 OPS), 3-for-4, BB, double, three RBI, and has MVP buzz on Twitter.

 

And has Hernan gone blonde, or optical illusion?

 

 

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Venezuela box: SS Orlando Arcia grounded out in his lone at-bat.

 

Arcia was pinch-hit for in the 4th for no apparent reason. His brother Oswaldo was ejected a few innings later, and even though Oswaldo was HBP just before Orlando was lifted, the ejection seems unrelated.

 

On another Orlando Arcia note, he's quoted in this translated article:

 

http://lvbp.com/img/news/big/7641.jpg

 

Eduardo Acosta | LVBP Press

 

Puerto La Cruz.- Orlando Arcia does not hide his regret at having to leave the dugout of Caribes de Anzoátegui. As in the final days of the previous season, the shortstop regretted not being able to go beyond the month of December with the ninth Aboriginal.

 

"It is very hard. For real. I would like to play to the finals with Caribes, but it's not my decision, it's Milwaukee and we have to obey. What remains is to keep going, enjoy the most from day to day, play by game, turn by turn and, of course, help the team as much as possible, "said Arcia.

 

In principle, the management of the Brewers had set as the deadline for the performance of Arcia, on December 15. A permit that was extended until the end of the tie, after the efforts of the Eastern High Command.

 

When the youngest of the Arcia leaves, Caribes will begin the quest for its fourth Final Series in seven years.

 

"We have a good group of guys who know how to play ball and who are very focused on their work. They have the talent to aspire to great things. I have no doubts about that. "I'm sure Caribes will win the championship," said Arcia, who also assured that he will not stop coming to participate in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, whenever he has the opportunity.

 

"Of course I'll keep coming. In this league one learns something new every day with both partners and coaches. That is a great reason to continue playing here. The advice you get every day is very valuable and really helps to improve, that's how great players are formed, that's why I want to keep playing here every year. "

 

GREAT EXPECTATIONS IN 2017

 

In early December, Craig Counsell, manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, said that one reason to think positively about the club's defensive balance in 2017 has to do with Arcia's emergence as a regular at short stops. With the experience gained in 2016, he could be ready to show every day his talent.

 

"What you have to do is get everything Spring Training, so that in Milwaukee you can see that I'm ready. I am sad to leave Caribes, but I am glad that the Brewers take care of me the way they are doing, that says of the plans they have for me next year, "said Arcia, who said he did not feel completely confident about his probable Ownership with the lupulosos, despite expectations.

 

"The decision is taken by them. All I have to do is win my place in the spring. Let's see what happens. What I can assure you is that I will do my best once I join the Brewers. "

 

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Venezuela box: SS Gabriel Noriega 0-for-3, one K, in a game more note-worthy for the brief winter debut of King Felix, big buzz on that in his homeland

[Outlander]

I know many still doubt Hernan Perez especially since he walks so little and is so reliant on batting average but I really think he is going to have an even better year in 2017. He won't be the named starter anywhere but should still get 400 or so at bats pretty easily with his versatility. He just never seems to stop playing baseball and that hard work will continue to make him a better major leaguer.

[Mass Haas]

And with this tweet, RH reliever David Goforth tells us he's heading home from Venezuela, where he appeared in nine games beginning November 7th.

[Mass Haas]

Friday's games --

 

Puerto Rico: SS Yadiel Rivera 0-for-2, sacrifice bunt, 4th error (23 games)

 

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Puerto Rico: Ivan De Jesus Jr., batting 3rd, 1-for-5

 

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Venezuela: 21-year-old Javier Betancourt, first game in 11 days, 1-for-3 (double)

 

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As you might imagine, there won't be updates for the next few days given the Christmas holiday. Feliz Navidad!

[Mass Haas]

From our November 27th note --

 

Former Brewer note -- RHP Manny Barreda, who spent 2014 and 2015 mostly at the AA level in Huntsville and Biloxi, respectively, tossed a Mexican League no-hitter Saturday (box score).

 

Barreda twirls no-hitter

Former Yankees, Brewers prospect fans nine in 138-pitch gem

By Michael Avallone / MiLB.com

 

While with the Crew, Barreda was represented by agent39 (Josh Kusnick), will have to ask Josh if he is still with him. Barreda pitched in the Mexican Summer League in 2016, unaffiliated.

 

Doesn't sound like Josh still represents Barreda, but he's back in affiliated ball, signed by the Braves, good for him.

[Mass Haas]

Monday's action --

 

If you are a middle infielder with a Latin American background in the Brewers' system, you are very likely playing winter ball this season. The latest to debut is 23-year-old Angel Ortega, who split 2016 evenly between High-A Brevard and AA Biloxi. He was 0-for-4, two K's, in his Puerto Rico League opener (box).

 

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Puerto Rico box: SS Ivan Dejesus, Jr. 1-for-3, BB, while catcher Rene Garcia was 1-for-2, BB, R

 

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Venezuela box: SS Gabriel Noriega 1-for-4, SS Orlando Arcia 1-for-3, RBI, two K's

 

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Venezuela box: 3B Hernan Perez, 2-for-4, R