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Fernando Ravelo should resign as manager of the Licey

After this new failure, it is wise to ask your general manager Fernando Ravelo to resign.

Reasons?.

1 - In recent times he has found it difficult to find a successful manager.

2 - In recent times he has found it difficult to get quality reinforcements.

3 - In recent times, his relationships with major league teams have plummeted.

4 - In the recent past he has not exploited the young talent of the team and has clung to a group of players whose careers are over.

5 - Levels of tolerance for some players have beaten the team.

6 - In the recent past he has not been persuaded to play high-level players.

Ravelo has merit in Licey by past achievements, but today he is seen exhausted.

It's time to say goodbye.

It's a difficult position to be placed in if you don't win. Winning is just the name of the game in winterball.

Tribe" does not stop

Andrew Baldwin was instrumental in the victory of Caribes of Anzoategui

Caribes of Anzoategui took revenge against the Aguilas del Zulia and won 8-1 in front of no more than 200 people in the stadium Luis Aparicio "The Great".

The Tribe won for the ninth time in the semifinals and bit by bit clears the way to the finals. One of the guarantees of the Caribbean pitching staff is the "Rocker", the nickname given to the American pitcher Andrew Baldwin , who worked seven innings handcuffing completely the Eagles. 10 strikeouts were provided in the 7 innings of work.

The Caribbean bullpen was responsible for closing the game. The veteran pitcher Juan Rincon served an inning with a strikeout and a hit. The last inning went to pitcher Ramon Ramirez who managed to complete the victory for the anzoatiguense. With this win, Anzoategui takes hold of second place in the standings and remains steadfastly on the path to the grand finale of our baseball.

Adonis Garcia

Magallanes remains in place with win over Tigers

Navigators put together a record of 8 wins and 7 losses ranking fourth

Magallanes Navigators beat the Aragua Tigers by a score of 5-4 at Jose Perez Colmenares stadium in Maracay.

Pedro Guerra (2-0) was the winning pitcher, while on the Tigers Ryan Glynn (0-1) was defeated. Jean Machi picked up his third save in the tournament.

Adonis Garcia homered twice to be the offensive leader of the Navigators and participated in two outstanding defensive plays.

Magallanes set their record at 8 wins and 7 losses ranking fourth, while Aragua deteriorated to 9 wins and 5 losses, but still remains the leader of the round robin.

Game 1: Obregon 3, Mexicali 4
Game 2: Obregon 4, Mexicali 3
Game 3: Mexicali 2, Obregon 3
Game 4: Mexicali 1, Obregon 5
Game 5: Mexicali 3, Obregon 10
Yaquis de Obregon win series 4-1

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Game 1: Guasave 4, Culiacan 3
Game 2: Guasave 4, Culiacan 1
Game 3: Culiacan 17, Guasave 5
Game 4: Culiacan 1, Guasave 2
Game 5: Culiacan 8, Guasave 3
Game 6: Guasave 6, Culiacan 4
Algodoneros de Guasave win series 4-2

Mexican League Championship Series
Algodoneros de Guasave vs Yaquis de Obregon

Game 1: 01/21 6:00 p.m.
Game 2: 01/22 5:00 p.m.
Game 3: 01/24 7:30 p.m.
Game 4: 01/25 7:30 p.m.
Game 5: 01/26 7:30 p.m.
Game 6: 01/28 6:00 p.m.
Game 7: 01/29 5:00 p.m.
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Culiacan, Sin. January 18, 2012 (LMP.mx / Alpha Communications) -

With intense passion to the highest level, exciting and memorable was the sixth game of the semifinal series in which Mario Valenzuela appropriated the hero's tunic with his bat. A pair of homers and a decisive double in the ninth inning bringing home two runs in what was a tied ballgame was the key factor in the Guasave cotton farmers earning their ticket to the finals by defeating the Tomateros of Culiacan by 6-4 .

The series ended 4 games to 2 in favor of Guasave and had its moments that featured all kinds of emotions to the home crowd in a sold out "Angel Flores"stadium.

This result was entry to the championship series of the season 2011-2012 the Mexican Pacific League and will pit the Cotton Growers of Guasave and pre-qualified Yaquis of Ciudad Obregon.

The contest for the title starts on the road on Saturday at the stadium of the Yaquis.

Baldwin dominant as Caribes rout Aguilas

Former Twins Minor Leaguer strikes out 10, improves to 3-1

Venezuelan Winter League

Anzoategui 8, Zulia 1

Andrew Baldwin, who played in the Twins system last year after spending five with the Mariners, struck out 10 over seven one-run innings Thursday as he improved to 3-1 in the postseason. His playoff ERA stands at 2.96. Former Minor Leaguer Luis Ugueto led the Caribes offense by smacking two doubles and driving in two, while Gustavo Molina (Yankees) also plated a pair. Former Orioles farmhand Tony Alvarez drove in the Aguilas' lone run with a homer in the fifth.

Magallanes 5, Aragua 4

Adonis Garcia collected two homers, a double, three runs and two RBIs for the Navegantes. Angels infielder Alberto Callaspo also went deep. Former Mexican Leaguer Luis Landaeta stayed hot for Magallanes, going 3-for-4 as he raised his playoff average to .525. Ramon Castro (Mexican League) led the Tigres by going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored.
Andrew Baldwin has gone 3-1 with a 2.96 ERA and a league-leading 22 strikeouts in four playoff starts. (Andrew Woolley/MiLB.com)

Dominican Winter League

Cibaenas 5, Licey 4

A night after launching his first homer in the Dominican League, Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes recorded his first multi-hit performance in seven games, going 2-for-4 with a double and his second RBI. Dodgers farmhand Elian Herrera also enjoyed a strong performance, singling twice and scoring three times out of the leadoff spot for the Aguilas. Major League veteran Ronny Paulino carried the Tigres, homering twice and knocking in three to raise his playoff average to .324.

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Australian Baseball League

•Andrew Campbell (LF, Brisbane Bandits): 0-for-4, BB, 3 K, PO. The three day lag between Brisbane’s last game on Sunday and their game last night apparently cooled down the hot hitting Campbell. Coming into the game he had hits in 14 of his last 15 games and was 6-for-12 in his last 3 games.

•Ryan Battaglia (C, Brisbane Bandits): 0-for-4. Battaglia hit his first homer in his last game on Sunday. The bad news is he went hitless in 4 at bats, though the good news is he did not strike out in any of those at bats as he was averaging a strikeout every 2.7 at bats coming into the game.

Dominican Winter League

•Robinson Tejeda (RP, Tigres del Licey): 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K. Tejeda faced just two batters, but a lot happened while he was on the mound. He came into the game in the 4th inning with 1 out and runners on 1st and 3rd. The first batter he faced hit a sacrifice fly that scored a run (not charged to him) and while pitching to the second batter the runner that was on first stole second and scored because of a throwing error by the catcher that allowed him to advance to third and a throwing error by the center fielder that allowed him to score. The second batter eventually singled and Tejeda was replaced. And so ends his winter ball season.

Venezuela Winter League

•Jose Lopez (3B, Caribes de Anzoategui): 1-for-3, R, RBI, BB. A better outing for Lopez who reached base in 2 of his 4 plate appearances and also ended an 0-for-14 stretch with a single in the 2nd inning.

Grant bail to the player Fausto Carmona

MLB pitcher Fausto Carmona, accused of using double identity, was released on bail of 500 thousand dollars by the judge of the Permanent Service Office of the District Attorney's Office.

On departure, the player apologized to the American Embassy to the fans and players for actions committed.

"I ask much forgiveness from the fans here at the American Embassy, ​​I regret what I did, I ask a lot of apologies from the players and fans," he said.

The National Police announced Thursday the arrest of the pitcher in Major League accused of using double identity.

According to the spokesman of the institution, Maximo Aybar Baez, the player, whose real name is Roberto Hernandez Hall, was arrested as he left the U.S. Consulate, where he performed procedures for visa renewal.

Eagles take the game from Licey

The Cibao Eagles 5-4 last night imposed victory over the Licey Tigers will face the Lions Saturday.

Is using another name, other than your name given at birth, a crime in the US?

Good question Sea.

I don't see the big deal personally. Afterall, the pitcher was paying the real Fausto for the rights to his name. You can't consider that any form of identity theft. Some poor bastard probably decided his present lifestyle wasn't adequate enough to suit his needs anymore and tried to extort some additional funds from the pitcher.

If there is a crime, the real Carmona should be imprisoned for blackmail. Good for the pitcher Fausto. At least he showed some nads and decided enough was enough and refused to give in to a blackmailer. The real Fausto will have to go out and find a real job now. Good luck, guy!

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Bandits take one from the Bite

Brisbane remains in playoff contention after taking second game of the five-game set

ADELAIDE, SA -

The Brisbane Bandits benefited from some timely hits, as well as costly errors from the Adelaide Bite to take down the home team by a score of 9-4 at Coopers Stadium in Round 11 of Australian Baseball League action on Friday night.

The Bandits opened up the scoring in the second. Wade Dutton hit his third home run of the year, a two-out solo shot to put Brisbane on the board.

The early lead didn't last long however, as Adelaide came back with one of its own in the bottom of the inning. James Jones hit his seventh long ball of the season, knotting the game at one.

In the third inning, the Bandits were the beneficiaries of some luck and several misplays by the Bite. Brisbane capitalized for six runs in the frame on a total of five hits, a passed ball, an error, a wild pitch and two dropped fly balls. Josh Roberts and Brad Dutton each notched an RBI in the inning, and Matt Roxburgh drove in two runs.

The visitors added to their total again in the fourth. Alan Schoenberger reached first on another Bite error and was driven in after a double from Roberts and a sacrifice fly from David Sutherland. The double was the 15th of the season for the right fielder, giving him the league lead and matching the ABL's season leader from last year.

That was the end of the night for Adelaide starter Paul Mildren. Mildren (4-3) got through 3 2/3 innings, allowing eight runs (three earned) on seven hits, walking two batters and striking out four. He was taken out of the game in favour of Derek Miramontes.

Sean Jarrett appeared to get into some trouble in the fourth. Brisbane's reliever-turned-starter allowed a double to Denny Almonte to open the frame. Calvin Anderson followed with a home run, his ninth of the season. James Jones then reached first on a bunt single and came around to score on a double from Scott Gladstone.

It seemed a visit to the mound from pitching coach Gary Nilsson was all Jarrett needed, as the American right-hander retired the next three batters to get out of the inning. But some damage was done, as the Bite cut the Bandits lead in half, bringing the score to 8-4.

Jarrett (3-2) went six innings in total, giving up four earned runs, scattering nine hits and striking out four. The righty's transition to the starting rotation from the bullpen has been a very successful one for the Bandits, as he's gone six innings in both of his starts, and helped his team to two victories.

Rhys Niit came on in relief for Brisbane and threw three scoreless innings to finish out the game and collect his second save of the year.

Prior to the ABL action on Friday night, Brisbane's General Manager got back on the field, taking part in a special Legends Game event. Paul Gonzalez played third base and was the only legend to hit a home run on the night.
Andrew Campbell has struck out six times in his last two ballgames.

Eagles and Lions clash in the first game of the Finals

Cibaeño team pays a visit to the Estadio Quisqueya of the Leones.

The Cibao Eagles, who beat the Licey Tigers in a sudden death playoff game advanced to the final round and will pay a visit to the Leones on Saturday at Escogido for the start of the Final Series best of nine games, Quisqueya park in the capital, starting at 5:00 pm.

Sunday morning the Lions travel to Santiago. This will be the eleventh time these two teams have met in the finals since its inception in 1951.

The Eagles and the Lions left behind the Estrellas Orientales, Toros del Este, Gigantes del Cibao and Licey Tigers, who started the season in October. The Aguilas lead the series between the two 6-4.

The winner of the championship series will represent the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean World Series to be held from February 2 to 7 in the park Quisqueya in Santo Domingo.

Grant bail to the player Fausto Carmona

MLB pitcher Fausto Carmona, accused of using double identity, was released on bail of 500 thousand dollars by the judge of the Permanent Service Office of the District Attorney's Office.

On departure, the player apologized to the American Embassy to the fans and players for the actions he committed. "I apologize to my fans, the government of the United States, the Cleveland Indians and my country by this situation," he said.

Winston-Chilote-Llenas, Tony Pena and Felix Fermin, three of the most striking symbols of the Cibao Eagles, merge into a hug after deteating Licey 5-4 in a sudden death game to advance to the Final Series.

Llenas Chilote: "We're going after the Chosen"

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The Cibao Eagles are teaching that they have been able to renew the mystique that attracts their fans to the team as testified by their work in the semifinals and the round robin.

He said that "part of the success is that formidable mix of veterans and the young with Miguel Tejada leading the way as well as Miguel Batista who has aided in giving the great sign of quality in the field. "

Llenasl, President of the Board of Directors of the Cibao team, spoke amid hugs, smiles and some tears, torn by the spectacular victory of the Eagles 5-4 last night over the Licey Tigers.

At the end of the game it was evident by the joy of the whole family of the Eagles, including icons such as Tony Peña and Luis Polonia who were on hand to congratulate all the players and embraced Fermin and Llenas.

Llenas said his team is now preparing to go hunting after the Lions for the crown, and we will do so with the same passion that has always characterized the Eagles.

"Actually our dedication, passion and love for the game is still there among our players, just that we were in a reconstruction and development stage and had to wait for our younger players to develop and now they are giving everything for the team.

Winston said that the young players are taught to bear the burden on their shoulders of continuing the work that is required towards the achievement of goals and wins and this year they have been paying off the dividends.

He praised Elian Herrera, Juan Carlos Perez, Audi Ciriaco, Cesar Cabral, Francisco Pena, Wilin Rosario, Joaquin Arias, Lorenzo Barcelo, Carlos Gomez, Brandon Moss, Cubans Raul Valdez, Yoenis Céspedes, and backup players this year that have accompanied the Eagles at various stages and have done a great job throughout the tournament.

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Fermin Returns

Winston Llenas gave credit to the leader of this team Felix Fermin for their success, ensuring that the policy of hiring him this year was the right thing to do.

Chilote is confident that his team will do a good job in the finals which starts tomorrow.

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Filled Chilote said "We reinforce good players in the draw for both native and imported, mainly in pitching did and the results, we are not sorry about anything."