Down in the Dominican

MiLB.com also has a notebook on the Domincan Winter League. But, the only ex-Rattler is from 2000 is in a category you don't want to be in for Gigantes del Cibao or for anyone.

WHO'S NOT: Aquilino Lopez (Tigers) allowed five runs in 3 1/3 innings in a loss to the Aguilas on Nov. 5. ... Juan Sosa went 1-for-12 and is batting.171 with eight strikeouts in 35 at-bats.