WoW!

Last season, Treanor won it all with the Leones. He left Escogido to build Licey into a competitive team this year. Licey and the Aguilas have always battled it out for the top spot in this league, but, all of a sudden a temendous amount of parity with the infusion of all the young talent.

But! It's all about winning in the winter leagues. Their seasons are short and a lot of work has to done between the season openers and the playoffs. Too bad. Treanor is a good manager.

He threw the cry; Dean Treanor pitchers regrets poor performance of Licey

Dean Treanor

The Tigers manager of Licey, Dean Treanor, acknowledges that it has been a very difficult year in front of the blue troops, to the extent that they remain in last place in the standings.

"It's very difficult to win games when pitchers don't throw strikes," Treanor said before the game on Friday against the Lions of the Escogido.

Questionalble performances by players at several infield positions and getting the players their playing time was difficult according to the coach.

Already in Licey problems were reported by giving players playing time. This happened with Vladimir Guerrero, who left the team, plus Jordany Valdespín and Yamaico Navarro.

Treanor said the team still has a chance to get into the fight, but they need to play better the fundamentals of the game and keep pitchers on course in the encounters.

Lisson, Navegantes fall in slugfest

Royals prospect homers, drive in six runs as teams combine for 33 runs

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Venezuelan Winter League

La Guaira 17, Magallanes 16

Royals prospect Mario Lisson was 3-for-4 with a homer and six RBIs in a losing effort for the Navegantes. Dodgers farmhand C.J. Retherford homered and drove in five runs while White Sox prospect Brandon Short hit a walk-off double for the Tiburones. Royals catcher Salvador Perez slugged a two-run homer and raised his average to .385 for La Guaira.

Aragua 5, Lara 2

Yangervis Solarte, who spent the 2012 season in the Rangers organization, had two hits, including a double, and drove in a pair of runs for the Tigres. Indians farmhand Luis Hernandez was 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored while Michael Dubee earned the win after allowing three hits over four scoreless innings. Luis Valbuena (Cubs) drove in a run for the Cardenales.

Margarita 9, Caracas 4

Veteran Sean Burroughs doubled home a pair of runs to pace the Bravos. Former Cardinals farmhand Javier Brito was 2-for-4 with three runs scored and Phillies prospect Cesar Hernandez had three hits and two RBIs for Margarita. Indians prospect Jesus Aguilar homered and drove in two runs in the loss for the Leones.

Anzoategui 3, Zulia 1

Tigers prospect Jose Alvarez allowed an unearned run on three hits and struck out three over six innings but did not figure into the decision for the Caribes. Veteran Major Leaguer Gustavo Molina drove in a run and former Major Leaguer Jose Castillo was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Nationals prospect Sandy Leon had two hits in the loss for the Aguilas.

Dominican Winter League

Cibao 5, Licey 2

Veteran catcher Robinson Diaz was 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored for the Gigantes. Wilson Valdez was 2-for-3 with an RBI and Marlins prospect Marcell Ozuna drove in his 21st run of the season for Cibao. Braves infielder Juan Francisco plated both of the Tigres' runs.

Cibaenas 2, Este 0

Cardinals' No. 1 prospect Oscar Taveras slugged a two-run homer to pace the Aguilas. Tony Pena Jr., who spent the season in the Red Sox organization, earned the win after tossing two hitless innings of relief and former Major Leaguer Luis Vizcaino retired the final two batters to earn his third save. Veteran Major Leaguer Claudo Vargas took the loss after allowing a run on four hits over five innings for the Toros.

Oriente 4, Escogido 3

Pirates outfielder Felix Pie drove in three of the Estrellas' runs in their win. Wirfin Obispo earned the win with two perfect innings of relief and Athletics prospect Eliezer Mesa doubled and scored twice for first-place Oriente. Yankees prospect Abraham Almonte collected three hits and scored a run for the Leones.

Puerto Rican Winter League

Caguas 10, Mayaguez 1

Mets prospect Mark Cohoon earned the win after fanning nine and allowing a run on four hits over five innings for the Criollos. Cardinals farmhand Luis Mateo had four hits and scored a run while veteran backstop Ramon Castro plated a pair of runs. Dodgers' No. 2 prospect Yasiel Puig drove in a run for the Indios.

Manati 5, Carolina 4

Mets prospect Cory Vaughn walked twice, drove in a run and stole a base for the Atenienses. Former Dodgers prospect Adam Goodwin reached base three times and scored a run out of the leadoff spot while Major League veteran Ramon Vazquez had an RBI. Padres outfielder Kyle Blanks doubled three times and scored once for the Gigantes.

Santucre 5, Ponce 4

Rangers prospect Jorge Alfaro plated a pair of runs in a losing effort for the Leones. Jason Urquidez earned the win with 1 1/3 hitless innings of relief and Fehlandt Lentini slugged a two-run homer for the Cangrejeros. Nationals prospect Ryan Tatusko allowed an unearned run on five hits over five innings but did not figure into the decision for Ponce.

Mexican Pacific League

Guasave 13, Los Mochis 3

Former Angels prospect Baltazar Lopez homered and drove in four runs to pace the Algodoneros. Batting leader Zealous Wheeler (Orioles) raised his average to .355 with a pair of hits and scored twice while Twins prospect Chris Colabello went yard. Former Major Leaguer Jason Botts doubled and scored a run for the Caneros.

Obregon 4, Mazatlan 2

Doug Clark was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases for the Yaquis, winners of seven straight. Iker Franco drove in a pair of runs and Arturo Lopez struck out seven and allowed two runs over seven innings to improve to 5-2. Former Mets prospect Brett Harper collected two hits in the loss for the Venados.

Navojoa 9, Hermosillo 1

Former Major Leaguer Wes Bankston was 4-for-5 with a double and two RBIs to lead the Mayos to their third straight win. Veteran Steve Moss had three hits and scored twice while former Braves farmhand Matt Esquivel homered and drove in two runs. Major League veteran Jorge Cantu reached base twice for the Naranjeros.

Culiacan 3, Mexicali 2

Ben Guez, a member of the Tigers organization in 2012, slugged a key two-run homer for the Tomateros. Former Angels Minor Leaguer Cory Aldridge went yard and Major Leaguer Rodrigo Lopez earned the win after allowing four hits over five scoreless innings. Antonio Llamas hit a pinch-hit solo homer for the Aguilas.

Manny gets two hits, two RBIs for Aguilas

Rockies' Rosario drills two-run homer, helps snap Gigantes' winning streak

11/25/12 11:16 PM ET

Dominican Winter League

Aguilas 6, Gigantes 4

Manny Ramirez snapped out of a 1-for-15 funk with two hits, including a two-run single, as the Aguilas snapped the Gigantes' three-game winning streak. Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario added a two-run homer for Cibaeñas, while Rangers prospect Leury Garcia went 3-for-5 and scored a run for Cibao.

Estrellas 4, Toros 1

Indians prospect Juan Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, powering the first-place Estrellas to their second win in a row. Angels prospect Luis Jimenez added a two-run blast and Frankie De La Cruz tossed three innings of scoreless relief to get the win. Ricardo Nanita (Blue Jays) was 4-for-4 with a double for the Toros.

Licey 6, Escogido 4

Former Major Leaguers Timo Perez and Anderson Hernandez hit RBI singles in a four-run ninth inning as the Tigres rallied past the Leones to end a four-game slide. Rangers outfielder Leonys Martin had two hits and an RBI, while Dodgers infielder Dee Gordon walked twice and scored twice for Licey. Astros outfielder Fernando Martinez went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in a losing effort.

Puerto Rican Winter League

Caguas 5, Carolina 4

Cardinals prospect Luis Mateo capped a three-run first inning with a two-run single as the first-place Criollos held on for their third straight win. Minor League veteran Miguel Abreu scored twice for Caguas, while Jesus Feliciano -- who spent the season with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate -- went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI for the Gigantes.

Mayaguez 7, Santurce 0, 1st game

Royals prospect Ryan Dennick pitched five innings and combined with Yankees Minor Leaguer Preston Claiborne on a three-hitter as the Indios won the opener of a doubleheader. Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado had a pair of RBIs and Yankees prospect Luke Murton slugged a two-run homer for Mayaguez. Former Major Leaguer Felipe Lopez singled and walked for Santurce.

Mayaguez 5, Santurce 1, 2nd game

Former Dodgers farmhand Josh Walter struck out six and gave up five hits over five shutout innings, helping the Indios complete a sweep of their doubleheader. After going 3-for-3 in the opener, Adonis Garcia went 4-for-4 with a pair of RBIs for Mayaguez, which got a three-run homer from Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado. Cardinals prospect Jonathan Rodriguez scored the Cangrejeros' lone run.

Manati 4, Ponce 3, 1st game

Former Dodgers prospect Adam Godwin snapped a seventh-inning tie with a sacrifice fly as the Atenienses took the opener of a doubleheader for their third win in a row. Ivan De Jesus (Red Sox) had two hits and two RBIs for Manati, while Nationals farmhand Zach Walters doubled twice and drove in a run for Ponce.

Ponce 4, Manati 0, 2nd game

Former Rockies farmhand Tomas Santiago allowed two hits and struck out four over 5 2/3 innings, helping the Leones salvage a split of their doubleheader. Royals prospect Christian Colon singled, walked and scored twice for Ponce, which got two hits and an RBI apiece from Rangers prospect Jorge Alfaro and Nicolas Ortiz. Brahiam Maldonado reached base twice for Manati.

Venezuelan Winter League

Lara 10, La Guaira 9

Luis Jimenez, who spent the season with the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, drove in three runs to help the Cardenales overcame a six-run deficit. Rangers farmhand Guilder Rodriguez drew a leadoff walk in the bottom of the ninth inning and scored the winning run on a fielder's choice. Minor League veteran Renny Osuna went 5-for-5 with a homer, three RBIs and three runs scored for the Tiburones.

Caracas 4, Margarita 2

Pinch-hitter Raul Padron delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth inning as the Leones halted a three-game slide. Giants farmhand Daniel Mayora doubled, walked and scored twice for Caracas, while Phillies prospect Cesar Hernandez went 3-for-5 with an RBI triple for the Bravos.

Magallanes 12, Aragua 4

Former Minor Leaguer Chris Nowak homered twice and drove in three runs as the Navegantes snapped a three-game losing streak. Astros infielder Jose Altuve and Major League veteran Eliezer Alfonzo also had three RBIs apiece for Magallanes, while Aragua got solo homers from Jorge Cortes, Yangervis Solarte, Carlos Colmenares and Cubs prospect Jae-Hoon Ha.

Caribes 8, Zulia 5

Padres infielder Alexi Amarista delivered an RBI single in a four-run seventh inning, helping the Caribes extend their winning streak to four games. Marlins outfielder Gorkys Hernandez also singled in a run and scored twice for Anzoategui, while D-backs outfielder Gerardo Parra was 3-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs scored for Zulia.

Mexican Pacific League

Guasave 9, Los Mochis 3

Japhet Amador went 4-for-5 with a pair of homers, five RBIs and three runs scored, powering the Algodoñeros to their third consecutive victory. Orioles farmhand Zelous Wheeler contributed a two-run double and Ivan Araujo scored three times for Guasave, while former Major Leaguer Jason Botts hit a two-run double for Los Mochis.

Culiacan 3, Mexicali 2

Former Major Leaguer Amauri Sanit pitched into the seventh inning for his league-leading sixth win as the Tomateros extended their winning streak to five games. Marlon Byrd had two hits, including a two-run single for first-place Culiacan, while Yuniesky Betancourt singled, walked and scored a run for the Aguilas.

Hermosillo 7, Navojoa 1

Former Major Leaguer Dennys Reyes overcame control problems and gave up a run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings as the Naranjeros snapped a five-game losing streak. Jose Aguilar highlighted a six-run fourth with a two-run double for Hermosillo, while former Indians Minor Leaguer Jose Chavez doubled twice for Navojoa.

Obregon 8, Mazatlan 4

Major League veteran Willy Taveras drove in two runs and the Yaquis pulled away for their sixth consecutive win. Agustin Murillo went 3-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored, while Said Gutierrez had three hits and scored twice for Obregon. Jesse Castillo went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored for last-place Mazatlan.

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Dominican Winter League

•Juan Diaz (SS, Estrellas de Oriente): 3-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K: Diaz hit .266 for Triple A Columbus last year, hit .267 in his short big league stint, and is hitting .264 right now in the winter leagues. It is what it is with Diaz, but he is playing his best ball of the winter right now, going 6-for-10 over his last four ballgames, and of course, hit his first homer on Sunday night.

•Jose Ramirez (2B, Toros del Este): 2-for-4, 1 R: Ramirez is “only” hitting .273 over his last ten games, but is hitting .333 overall for Toros. This kid is putting up some exciting numbers, and has even managed to drive in ten runners in only 21 games. His slash line right now is .333/.440/.406.

•Chad Huffman (RF, Toros del Este):1-for-4, 1RBI, 2 K: Huffman now has hits in all four of his winter league games, and is 5-for-15 overall. The kid can play baseball, but continues to be a stopgap at Columbus.

•Carlos Santana (DH, Leones del Escogido): 1-for-4, 1 R, 2 2B, 1 K: Well, look who showed up at winter ball. Carlos Santana made his debut for Leones, and roped a double in his first game. It will be interesting to see how many games he plays, and if he gets some catching in, or just plays DH.

•Danny Salazar (SP, Leones del Escogido): 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 4 K: Salazar faced off against knuckleballer Steven Wright, and held his own. Wright did go seven, while Salazar seems to be building up innings again. He went two in his first two appearances, three in his next two, and this was his first four inning stint. In 14 innings, he has only walked four, while striking out 17. Wright sure does look good. Can’t imagine he won’t be in the Red Sox rotation at some point this year…and for Lars Anderson. What a joke.

Venezuelan Winter League

•Jesus Aguilar (1B, Leones del Caracas): 1-for-2, 1 RBI: Aguilar followed up his big game on Saturday with a run-scoring single on Sunday. It’s a big year for the big first baseman, so it’s good to see his game picking up steam as the winter league begins its final stretch.

•Ezequiel Carrera (RF, Navegantes del Magallanes): 2-for-3, 2 R, 2 BB: Carrera is just lighting it up in Venezuela right now, hitting .326 overall, and .333 over his last ten games. In 11 games overall, he has seven runs, 15 hits and two doubles, to go along with a homer and four RBI. He’s also stolen five bases.

•Paolo Espino (Caribes de Antzoategui): 4 IP, 5 H, 1 R/ER, 2 BB, 1 K: Espino made his debut in the winter leagues with a fairly regular performance for him at this point. He rarely makes the big mistake, and seems to always pitch well. Is it enough though?

Wright sure does look good. Can’t imagine he won’t be in the Red Sox rotation at some point this year…and for Lars Anderson. What a joke.

Couldn't agree more

Vladimir Garcia

52 NS: Cuba Baseball League Opens with Thriller

by C. Robinson

November 25, 2012

IND 0, CAV 1 (12 Inn)

Vladimir Garcia had a no-hitter going into the ninth inning.

The 2012-2013 Cuban Baseball League season couldn’t have started with a better game on Sunday than the 12-inning win by last year’s champions Ciego de Avila 1-0 over the runners-up Industriales.

With two outs in the bottom of the 12th Yoelvis Fiss laced a hit to left driving home pinch runner Abdel Civil for the walk off run.

Lázaro Santana picked up the win going 2.2 innings in relief allowing two hits and striking out two. The loser, Rancel Sánchez, pitched the last 1.2 innings for Industriales.

Ciego de Avila starter Vladimir Garcia had a no-hitter going until the ninth inning when he surrendered two singles but pitched his way out of a bases loaded one out jam.

For Industriales, Odrisamer Despaigne went 8.1 innings allowing only three hits, two in the bottom of the ninth, before being replaced by Yohandry Portal.

The Ciego de Avila – Industriales inaugural game will be followed by a full schedule of games on Tuesday, November 27.

Watched the last five innings of that game. Not surprising! Despaigne and Garcia are in my top 5 list of best pitchers in Cuba. I would love to have both of them on our staff.

MARGARITA. -

Jhoulys Chacin and Hector Rondon leave this week for the season 2012-2013.

Young pitchers, expressed satisfaction with the season they have had so far in Venezuela and see with regret the closeness of the team in the standings. "It's hard because you're attached to this team, but these things happen. They (the Cleveland Indians) want me to relax and I hope in the future to continue pitching here with the Lions, " said Hector Rondon, who will try to earn a spot on the big club during spring training. "

The Rockies gave me permission to start eight games and thankfully I felt good in them, I've really enjoyed my time here, " said Jhoulys Chacin, who will make his last start, at least at this time, on Friday in Maracaibo.

Rondon has been one of the bastions of the Leones pitching staff, to the point that there was not allowed a run in the last 11 starts before the day on Sunday. "Of course I will keep supporting the team, joining them in Caracas whenever possible: I wish stay a little longer, "said Rondon, who is in his third appearance in the LVBP.

TOROS.

Rookie Jose Ramirez has earned the trust of the leader Eddy Diaz and the second base position with his good play and mastery of the fundamentals. Yesterday was another match more than one hit to go 4-2 today ...

The Toros expect right-hander Kevin Slowey imported with major league experience. Slowey is 28 and is originally from the Minnesota Twins, but now belongs to the Indians ...

Nice to see so many of our players putting up some nice numbers for a change.

Torre finalizes USA's World Baseball Classic staff

By Cash Kruth / MLB.com | 11/26/2012 6:09 PM ET

Joe Torre's Team USA coaching staff for the 2013 World Baseball Classic was announced on Monday, led by three former managers and legendary Braves Dale Murphy and Greg Maddux.

Larry Bowa will serve as bench coach, Marcel Lachemann as bullpen/pitching coach, Gerald Perry as hitting coach, Willie Randolph as third-base coach, Murphy as first-base coach and Maddux as pitching coach.

"We are pleased to announce Team USA's coaching staff, which will join manager Joe Torre for the 2013 World Baseball Classic," USA Baseball executive director and CEO Paul Seiler said in a release. "Larry Bowa, Marcel Lachemann, Greg Maddux, Dale Murphy, Gerald Perry and Willie Randolph bring unprecedented credentials to the team, and we look forward to March when they represent our country in the game's premier international competition."

"I'm really excited about this coaching staff for Team USA as we prepare for the 2013 World Baseball Classic in March," Torre said in a release. "Our focus is to win this tournament while ensuring that all of our players return to their clubs healthy and ready to compete in the regular season. All of us are looking forward to the privilege of representing the USA."

Bowa (Padres and Phillies), Lachemann (Angels) and Randolph (Mets) join Torre as former Major League managers on staff, while Perry is a longtime Major League hitting coach with the Mariners, Pirates, A's and Cubs. Lachemann has vast Team USA experience, including in the 2006 World Baseball Classic and the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Murphy, who played 18 years in the Majors, was a seven-time National League All-Star and two-time NL MVP Award winner, while Maddux won 355 games in a 23-year career that included four NL Cy Young Awards.

AFL Top Prospects Team announced

By Tom Singer / MLB.com | 11/26/12 5:13 PM ET

Seven organizations each boast two representatives on the Arizona Fall League's Top Prospects Team, announced Monday afternoon.

The Reds (outfielder Billy Hamilton and shortstop Didi Gregorius), the Padres (outfielder Rymer Liriano and reliever Kevin Quackenbush), the Marlins (outfielders Christian Yelich and Kyle Jensen), the Twins (outfielder Nate Roberts and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson), the Nationals (third baseman Anthony Rendon and DH Matt Skole), the Mariners (catcher Mike Zunino and second baseman Nick Franklin) and the Yankees (catcher Austin Romine and reliever Mark Montgomery) each placed two honorees on the 22-man squad.

Fifteen different organizations are represented among the players selected by AFL managers and coaches, based on how they performed during the league's six-week season and on how they project as future Major Leaguers.

League MVP, first baseman Chris McGuiness, is the lone member of the Rangers on the team.

Position players also chosen to the squad were outfielder Josh Prince (Brewers), third baseman Cody Asche (Phillies), shortstop Nick Ahmed (Braves), second baseman Kolten Wong (Cardinals), first baseman Jonathan Singleton (Astros) and DH Bryce Brentz (Red Sox).

Starting pitcher Justin Marks (Royals) rounds out the Prospects Team staff.

Manny Ramirez revolutionized the Dominican League

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Strength. Power various players who had several years of absence

November 26, 2012, 6:49 PM

New figures improving the level of winter ball

Participating high quality rookies are integrated

Written by: Juan Mercado

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The Dominican fans are enjoying a great baseball tournament to see what is best for the future, as they prepare to see the more established players returning.

In the first stage of the season top prospects from various teams showed off their credentials with great quality.

In that group stood Marcell Ozuna, of the Gigantes del Cibao, Oscar Taveras, of the Cibao Eagles, Jose Ramirez, of the Toros del Este, Enny Romero, the Lions of the Escogido; Miguel Sano, of the Estrellas, and Braulio Lara , of the Licey Tigers.

Ozuna put on a show in the first month of the season by hitting eight homers, still a record for a rookie.

Taveras maintains his average over .300, showing why he is considered one of the best hitters in the future.

The peppery Ramirez, second pick of the Toros in the amateur draft last season, immediately showed his potential that before yesterday was the leader of the tournament batting .333.

The lefty Romero, although his record is 0-1 with a 3.11 ERA, with a fastball constantly above 95 mph, marked his stamp to be considered one of the best in the near future with Tampa Bay .

The super prospect Sano, limited participation, triggered two homers in 24 innings, to leave knowing that his potential is real.

While left-hander Lara, Tampa Bay, stands tall in the Licey bullpen, compiling a 2-0 record and 1.80 ERA.

Looking ahead:

Today the Dominican season enjoys 'Mannymanía' with Manny Ramirez, of the Aguilas.

Last Sunday debuted Wilin Rosario the receiver, coming off a great season in the majors, where he ended up being even a strong candidate to win Rookie of the Year in the National League.

Also Joaquin Arias, who is coming off a World Series title.

The Leones on Sunday received catcher Carlos Santana, of Cleveland, who had just participated in a game in the Dominican League.

Also the 'utility' player Ramon Santiago.

The Cibao Giants announced Major League players Nelson Cruz, Wilson Betemit, Antonio Bastardo and Joel Peralta.

Hanley Ramirez debuted to strengthen Licey who also expects Erick Aybar.

The Toros expects shortstop Eduardo Nunez, Yankees.

The Indians continue to get good showings from their players that are participating in the various winter ball leagues this offseason. Nick Hagadone had a dominating performance last night and Jose Ramirez continues to rack up the hits and get on base. Check out how both of them did as well as a few other players....after the jump.


Dominican Winter League

•Jose Ramirez (2B, Toros del Este): 2-for-4, 2 RBI, BB, CS. Ramirez continues to pile up hits and get on base as he reached base in 3 of his 5 plate appearances on the night. He is now hitting a very good .342 in 22 games this winter and continues to impress not only with his bat-to-ball ability but his plate discipline and on-base skills (14 BB, 9 K).

•Nick Hagadone (RP, Aguilas Cibaenas): 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K. This was Hagadone’s third outing so far in winter ball and he gets better and better with each outing. He did not record an out his first outing and faced two hitters allowing a walk and hit, but in the two outings since he has thrown 3.0 shutout-hitless-walkless innings with 5 strikeouts. Getting him healthy and back in the good graces of the team is big for the Indians bullpen next season as he is an impact backend bullpen arm.

•Carlos Santana (DH, Leones del Escogido): 0-for-4, BB, K. Santana was the DH once again in his second winter league game last night, and is now just 1-for-8 with a walk in his first 2 games. The DHing is probably only temporary as he is getting back into game shape, and probably will play some games at catcher or even first base soon.

•Juan Diaz (SS, Estrellas de Oriente): 3-for-5, R. Diaz is having a solid winter ball showing hitting .286 with an OPS north of .700 in 28 games. An area of concern for him continues to be the lack of plate discipline as he has 4 walks and 15 strikeouts, and this past season had 29 walks and 113 strikeouts.

By Tony Lastoria
November 27, 2012

Nats' Solano drills two homers in Licey's win

Washington catcher goes 3-for-5, drives in three, scores three times against Cibao

11/27/12 12:33 AM ET

Dominican Winter League

Tigres 8, Gigantes 0

Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano went deep twice, hitting a solo shot in the sixth inning and a two-run jack in the ninth to pad Licey's lead. Solano finished 3-for-5 and scored three times. Engel Beltre (Rangers) also launched a two-run shot in the fourth. Yohan Flande (Braves) scattered two hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings in the shutout, while Maikel Cleto (Cardinals) threw 2 1/3 perfect frames in relief for the victory.

Aguilas 6, Toros 4

Francisco Pena (Mets) homered and Juan Carlos Perez went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to lead Cibaenas. Top Cardinals prospect Oscar Taveras drove in a run and scored once in the win. Jose Ramirez (Indians) paced Este in the loss, going 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBIs out of the leadoff spot.

Leones 7, Estrellas 5

Pirates outfielder Starling Marte continued a strong Dominican campaign, going 2-for-5 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored while Ramon Santiago (Tigers) added two hits and a pair of RBIs for Escogido. Mets infielder Justin Turner added a two-run double in the sixth. Former Giants outfielder Todd Linden homered for Oriente.