Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-27-09: Rich Rundles Optioned Out; Jose Contreras, Matt Weagle, & Matt Spade Cut Loose; Aaron Miles Hits D.L.

Aaron Miles (Cubs):
On Wednesday, infielder Aaron Miles was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained shoulder.
Cubs Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
But thanks to Branyan's tie-breaking, two-run home run in the sixth inning off Athletics starter Trevor Cahill, and Bedard's masterful pitching over 6 2/3 innings, the ongoing RISP misfires were not much of a factor.
Mariners Official Site

Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson will both be back in Friday's lineup after both being given the day off on Wednesday. Sanchez and Wilson had both started 15 games in a row before Wednesday's breather.
Pirates Official Site

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Center fielder Coco Crisp was out of the Royals' lineup with a sore right shoulder on Wednesday but is not likely headed for the disabled list, manager Trey Hillman said.
Royals Official Site

Rich Rundles (Indians):
Was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus.

Juan Richardson (Lincoln):
Placed on the inactive list by the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association.

Gary Burnham (Chiba Lotte):
Former two-time Bridgeport Bluefish Gary Burnham is making a splash in the Eastern Hemisphere. Burnham, a Hartford native, is now in his first season of professional baseball at the major league level. The hard-hitting lefty is currently a member of the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japan Pacific League. Chiba Lotte may sound familiar to Connecticut residents as they are managed by none other than Bobby Valentine, a former manager of the New York Mets.
Atlantic League Official Site

Stuart Pomeranz (New Jersey):
Was placed on the inactive list by the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League.

Mike Schellinger (Sussex):
Was placed on the inactive list by the Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League.

Jose Conteras (Free Agent):
Was released by the Quebec Capitals of the Can-Am League.

Matt Weagle (Free Agent):
Was released by the Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League.

Matt Spade (Free Agent):
The Winnipeg Goldeyes of the Northern League placed him on irrevocable waivers.