Adding Ex-Cardinals To The Mexican League List For 2009

Juan Acevedo - Dorados de Chihuahua
Esteban Yan - Sultanes de Monterrey
Ricardo Rincon - Diablos Rojos de Mexico

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-1-09: John Rodriguez Hits Solo HR, Robinson Cancel 3 RBIs, Terry Evans 1 RBI, Juan Mateo Earns 1st Save

Dmitri Young (Nationals): 0-for-2 with one strikeout and one ground into double play.
Nationals lost to Orioles 7-5

Placido Polanco (Tigers): 1-for-2 with one double, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Jack Wilson (Pirates): 1-for-2 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Juan Mateo (Pirates): Save (1), one inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)
Pirates beat Tigers 6-4

John Rodriguez (Yankees): 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one outfield assist.
Yankees lost to Reds 13-11

Miguel Cairo (Phillies): 0-for-1.
Blaine Neal (Phillies): One inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
Phillies beat Braves 7-3

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays): 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Blue Jays beat Rays 6-3

John Gall (Astros): One walk.
Brian Esposito (Astros): Got in late as catcher.
Robinson Cancel (Mets): 1-for-2 with three RBIs and one run.
Mets beat Astros 13-1

Hector Luna (Dodgers): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Carmen Cali (Dodgers): Blown save (1), Loss (0-1), 0.1 innings, one hit, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)
Dodgers lost to White Sox 3-2

Aaron Miles (Cubs): 0-for-3 with two ground into double plays and assisted in one double play.
Mark Johnson (Cubs): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
So Taguchi (Cubs): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
David Eckstein (Padres): 1-for-3.
Padres beat Cubs 4-2

Rich Rundles (Indians): Hold (2), one inning, two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)
Indians beat Rockies 6-4

Coco Crisp (Royals): 0-for-3.
Terry Evans (Angels): 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Angels beat Royals 6-4

Edgar Renteria (Giants): 1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (Giants): Hold (1), one inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)
Giants beat Brewers 5-2

Tagg Bozied (Athletics): 1-for-2 with one run.
Daric Barton (Athletics): 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
A's lost to D-Backs 9-7

Russell Branyan (Mariners): 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Prentice Redman (Mariners): 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
M's beat Rangers 13-6

Rick Ankiel Or Nate McLouth?

I came across a post at Pirate Revolution this week comparing the Cardinals to the Pittsburgh Pirates, position by position.

Pitchers Hit Eighth

Reunion Time

Adam Kennedy will start at second base today against the Cardinals, who unexpectedly released him after two seasons because an apparent rift with manager Tony La Russa. But Kennedy downplayed facing his former team, saying, "It wasn't like I was there for an eternity so I don't see it being that big of a deal." Ex-Ray LHP Trever Miller, who signed with the Cardinals in the offseason, isn't scheduled to pitch.

RHP Jason Isringhausen said "everything went well" in a bullpen session, and he's planning to pitch in a game around March 12.

St. Petersburg Times

Daric Barton Clears Health Hurdle

You wouldn't know it by looking at any box scores Sunday, but it was a big day for Oakland's Daric Barton and Eric Chavez.

Athletics Official Site

Snub Fails To Derail Joel Pineiro

Angry about being left off Puerto Rico's World Baseball Classic roster last month, Cardinals right-hander Joel Pineiro took out his frustrations on the Marlins.

Palm Beach Post

Joel Pineiro Expects Strong, Healthy 2009

It's impossible to win any regular-season games at the beginning of March. But Joel Pineiro believes that you can lose them.

Cardinals Official Site

Cecil Cooper Not Likely To Bat Pitcher Eighth

Almost as soon as the word came out of his mouth, manager Cecil Cooper implored reporters to not make a bigger deal out of it than necessary.

Astros Official Site

Brian Barton May Be Ready To Bust Out Power

Brian Barton's first season with the Cardinals made him look a bit like something from the "Whiteyball" years. Barton got on base at a respectable .354 clip and flashed impressive speed, but displayed very little power. That may have been misleading.

Cardinals Official Site

Jose Oquendo, Yadier Molina Depart For World Baseball Classic

The Cardinals began life without third-base coach Jose Oquendo on Sunday. On Monday they'll begin making do without one of their most important players, catcher Yadier Molina.

Cardinals Official Site

Edgar Gonzalez's Rise Continues With World Baseball Classic

It was June when Edgar Gonzalez stood in the clubhouse at Progressive Field in Cleveland, on his 30th birthday, no less, and reflected on the long and sometimes torturous road he took to reach the Major Leagues.

Padres Official Site

Speed Zones

Yesterday I introduced a probabilistic model of the strike zone using PITCHf/x data. Today, I'd like to use that data to see how speed effects outcomes.

Baseball Musings

Cardinals Beat Marlins 14-10: Brian Barton Doubles, Hits 2 HR's, & 6 RBIs; Joe Mather Doubles & 3 RBIs; Tyler Greene 2 RBIs; Brian Barden 2 Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Nick Stavinoha 1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Ryan Ludwick 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Jon Jay 1-for-1 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Brian Barden 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.
Yadier Molina 2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and allowed one stolen base.
Khalil Greene 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Tyler Greene 1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs and one run.
Colby Rasmus 2-for-6 with one run, three strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Joe Mather 1-for-3 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and two sac flys.
Brian Barton 3-for-5 with one double, two home runs, six RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, and one ground into double play.
Joel Pineiro Started, two innings, two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-2)
Justin Fiske One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Jason LaRue 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Kyle McClellan Win (1-0), 2.1 innings, three hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-2)
Ian Ostlund 0.0 innings, two hits, and two earned runs. (ir-s:1-1)
Brad Thompson Hold (1), 2.2 innings, five hits, three earned runs, and three strikeouts. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)
Chris Perez Hold (1), one inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Boxscore
Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Brian Barton Makes His Mark In Cardinals' Outfield Derby

Brian Barton, an outfielder who needs work on his defense, had gone nothing for six this spring in the St. Louis Cardinals’ first four exhibition games. But he exploded with a six RBI day today in an 14-10 exhibition victory over the Florida Marlins, hitting two-run homers, albeit wind-aided, in the fourth and sixth inning and doubling home two more runs in the fifth.

Cardinal Beat

No Adam Eaton In St. Louis, Signs With Orioles

The Orioles have signed pitcher Adam Eaton to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

MASN Sports

Brian Barton (0-6) Drives In Six Runs In Six Innings For Cardinals

Outfielder Brian Bartonhad been nothing for six for the St. Louis Cardinals early in the exhibition schedule. But by the time the sixth inning had been completed today, Barton had driven in six runs against the Florida Marlins.

Cardinal Beat

Braden Looper To Be Examined Tomorrow

The Brewers expect to learn more about the health status of right-hander Braden Looper when he is examined tomorrow by a doctor in Phoenix.
JS Online

The Brewers expect to get an idea of the severity of Braden Looper's rib-cage injury Monday, when the right-hander visits a doctor in Phoenix.
MLB

Dmitri Young Stunned By Jim Bowden's Resignation

First baseman Dmitri Young, who hasn't spoken to the media until today, is surprised at his former GM's decision.

MASN Sports

5 Minutes For Blogging, March 1 (Updated)

I WASN’T SURPRISED WHEN TONY LA RUSSA NUDGED MANAGEMENT AGAIN:

Extra Points

John Gall: AAAA Professional Hitter

This story is about a minor leaguer, but not the usual minor league story you will see here, because it doesn't involve a prospect. John Gall, a 30 year old NRI outfielder in the Astros' spring camp,

Houston Crawfish Boxes

Skip Schumaker Encounters First Problems Of Spring

Skip Schumaker, trying to make the switch from outfield to second base for the St. Louis Cardinals, encountered his first rough patch of ground this spring today but then rallied to make an excellent play later in the game as the Cardinals played the Florida Marlins in an exhibition game.

Cardinal Beat

Brendan Ryan Takes First Swings After Injury

St. Louis Cardinals’ infielder Brendan Ryan, who had been set back for the first two weeks of training camp by tendinitis in his right wrist, this morning took his first swings in the batting cage since the injury.

Cardinal Beat

Sunday Morning Lineup & Tidbits: Jose Oquendo Leaves; Chris Carpenter The Caddy; Royce Ring Bullpen Session; New Radio Gig

Good morning to all, and I hope wherever you are, the weather isn't hitting you too badly today.

Obviously, You're Not A Golfer

Home Field Advantage: Part Two

The first thing to note is that Carp had a good outing yesterday -- 2 innings, no hits (unless you count Lastings Milledge taking one in the side), 3 popups and 3 ground balls. Not too shabby. In all honesty, though, a good outing is one where he throws 19 pitches, has his velocity back, and feels no pain. That he pitched effectively is icing on the cake. It’s so obvious that it’s not even worthy of mention but a healthy and effective Carp for 25+ starts improves our team probably by 3-4 wins. Still, 2 innings in the Grapefruit League is a long way from 25 effective starts but you’ve gotta walk before you can run, right?

Viva El Birdos

Chris Carpenter To Get A Workout...As A Caddy

Chris Carpenter, the St. Louis Cardinals’ righthander who had an impressive spring debut on Saturday after battling arm problems the last couple of years, will add a twist to his workout regime before his next exhibition start, which is scheduled for Friday.

Cardinal Beat

Coach Jose Oquendo Leaves Cardinals Camp, Begins World Baseball Classic Duties

A town car pulled up outside the St. Louis Cardinals’ spring training complex this morning and third-base coach Jose Oquendo hopped in for the trip across the state to Fort Myers, Fla., and the beginning of his duties as manager of the Puerto Rican World Baseball Classic team. The Puerto Rican team will train on Florida’s West Coast for a few days before starting tournament competition next weekend in San Juan, P.R.

Cardinal Beat

Joel Pineiro & 2 Understudies Make Spring Debuts (Lineup)

The St. Louis Cardinals are closer to their first off day of spring than they are their first game of spring, and yet three pitchers — including two hybrid relievers/starters types — will make their Grapefruit League debuts in this afternoon’s game against the hosting Florida Marlins.

Cardinal Beat

Sunday Morning Coffee With Ray Mileur

Saturday the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 9-2 in front of a hometown crowd of 3,899 fans at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter Florida, the home of the Comeback Kids (forget about last year's fourth place finish) and perhaps the next Comeback Player of the Year and Cy Young Award contender, Chris Carpenter.

The Birdhouse

Dustin From Whiteyball Joins The Future Redbird Team

Please help me welcome him to the site. I’m thrilled to have him contributing here at FR and I’m sure many of you know him from is work at The Birdhouse and his own blog (Whiteyball).

Future Redbirds

Where Does Chris Duncan Fit?

I did some stewing over the roster tonight and, assuming that Colby Rasmus is just about assured a spot on the team, I just can't figure out where there is a place for Chris Duncan with the Cardinals.

View From The Cheap Seats

Elbow Ligament Reconstruction Appears Not To Affect Future Pro Advancement In Baseball

New research presented at the 2009 American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Specialty Day in Las Vegas suggests that elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction prior to selection in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft does not increase the risk of future injury or affect the rate of professional advancement.

The Biz Of Baseball

Cardinals Minor Matters: 3-1-09

The Cardinal Nation

Nicaraguan National Championship Update 3-1-09

Boer-Managua beat Rivas 4-3, and take over first place in the Group A Division: Post Game

Former DSL Cardinal Walter Santos picked up his third win (3-1) in the league.

Friday's Game Stats:
Edgard Montiel (Ex-DSL): 0-for-3, seeing his batting average drop to .316.
Alvaro Lopez: Started, win (4-0), eight innings, 11 hits, one earned run, and three strikeouts.

Boer (15-3) takes on Dantos (2-16) Sunday March 1.

Notes From Colombian League Meeting Held 2-28-09

• Medellin could be the fifth team added to the league, a vote will be held within the next week or so.
• Also talks of a sixth team, possibly out of Santa Marta.
• Continued efforts to enter the Caribbean Series in the next couple seasons.
• A draft could be held to supply new teams in the league and divide up players equally.
• Fines and suspensions are being discussed.
• Implementing a doping policy.
• Discussions on the team uniforms will come on the next meeting date of April 18.

Colombian League Official Site

El Heraldo

Joe Mather Comfortable At Third; Ryan Franklin Breezes; Dominican Team In Camp; 17 Sign; Yadier Molina To Catch One More Game

The education of erstwhile Cardinals outfielder Joe Mather as a third baseman probably isn't as serious as that of outfielder Skip Schumaker at second.

STL Today

Strange But True

When the South African team played in the World Baseball Classic in 2006, many of the players' uniforms were stolen from their luggage during a plane change at London's Heathrow Airport.

STL Today

Chris Carpenter Has Short But Sweet Grapefruit League Debut

If someone had suggested before Saturday afternoon's exhibition that Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter would last just 19 pitches in his Grapefruit League debut against the Washington Nationals, sirens would have blared, flares would have launched and a hypertensive front office would have scrambled.

STL Today