Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer and wife, Karen, attend convocation at Saint Joseph's University where they received honorary degrees for their charitable work with the Moyer Foundation.
Philadelphia Daily News
Left-hander Jamie Moyer gave the Phillies their best starting pitching performance of the season Sunday in Florida, when he allowed seven hits, one run and one walk in six innings.
Phillies Official Site
Michel Hernandez & Jason Isringhausen (Rays):
RHP Jason Isringhausen, taking his rehab assignment to Triple-A Durham, was scratched from his scheduled appearance Thursday due to a mild abdominal strain suffered while playing catch. (Meaty part of the article focuses around Hernandez)
St. Petersburg Times
Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
Cesar Izturis is returning to where it all began for him as a Major League infielder, the Rogers Centre.
Orioles Official Site
Darren Oliver (Angels):
The heavily taxed Angels bullpen can expect a shot in the proverbial arm on Monday with the return of Darren Oliver, a stabilizing force for two years with his ability to shut down opponents and soothe teammates with his calm, confident presence.
Angels Official Site
Jeff Weaver (Dodgers):
Torre, however, acknowledged that veterans Jeff Weaver, newly added to the bullpen, and Eric Milton, who allowed three runs in six innings for Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday night, are replacement candidates.
Dodgers Official Site
Rich Rundles (Indians):
Officially, Dellucci took the place of left-handed reliever Rich Rundles, who was optioned back to Columbus, but Rundles was only up for one day as a precautionary measure in a thin bullpen.
Indians Official Site
Sidney Ponson (Royals):
Ponson allowed seven earned runs on nine hits and one walk in 4 1/3 innings.
Royals Official Site
Chris Grossman (Brockton) & Dennis Abreu (Free Agent):
Grossman signed with Brockton on April 27 and Dennis Abreu was released by the Can-Am league team April 30.
Friday, May 1, 2009
South Bend Beats Quad Cities 7-3: Brett Lilley, Osvaldo Morales, & Charles Cutler 1 RBI Each; Chris Swauger 2 Hits With 1 Double; Adam Veres K's 7
Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Niko Vasquez 1-for-3 with one walk.
Osvaldo Morales 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Swauger 2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Charles Cutler 0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Alex Castellanos 1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Veres Started, 3.2 innings, four hits, two unearned runs, four walks, and seven strikeouts. (g/f:0-3)
Rough Outing:
Ryde Rodriguez 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one ground into double play.
Arquimedes Nieto Loss (0-2), three innings, five hits, three earned runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:3-0)
David Carpenter 2.1 innings, three hits, two earned runs, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Boxscore
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game
Brett Lilley 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Niko Vasquez 1-for-3 with one walk.
Osvaldo Morales 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Swauger 2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Charles Cutler 0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Alex Castellanos 1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Veres Started, 3.2 innings, four hits, two unearned runs, four walks, and seven strikeouts. (g/f:0-3)
Rough Outing:
Ryde Rodriguez 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one ground into double play.
Arquimedes Nieto Loss (0-2), three innings, five hits, three earned runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:3-0)
David Carpenter 2.1 innings, three hits, two earned runs, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Boxscore
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game
Jupiter Beat Palm Beach 4-2: Colt Sedbrook Solo HR, Domnit Bolivar Doubles & 1 RBI, Scott Gorgen Pitches 5 Hitless & Scoreless Innings
Individual Highlights:
Colt Sedbrook 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Shane Peterson 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and two outfield assists.
Curt Smith 2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis 2-for-4.
Tommy Pham 0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Domnit Bolivar 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Scott Gorgen Started, five innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and five strikeouts. (g/f:3-7)
Adam Reifer One inning, one hit, no runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team
Boxscore
Colt Sedbrook 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Shane Peterson 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and two outfield assists.
Curt Smith 2-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis 2-for-4.
Tommy Pham 0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Domnit Bolivar 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Scott Gorgen Started, five innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and five strikeouts. (g/f:3-7)
Adam Reifer One inning, one hit, no runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team
Boxscore
Tulsa Beat Springfield 5-3: Mike Folli Doubles & 1 RBI, Trey Hearne Decent Start & 1 RBI, Daryl Jones 1 RBI
Individual Highlights:
Daryl Jones 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Daniel Descalso 1-for-3 with one walk.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Antonio DeJesus 1-for-3 with one run, one fielding error, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Mike Folli 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Trey Hearne Started, Loss (1-1), 4.1 innings, seven hits, three runs (one earned), one throwing error, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play. 0-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:85-57)(g/f:4-6)
Pete Parise 1.1 innings, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)
Rough Outing:
Brett Wallace 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one ground into double play.
Tyler Henley 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Elvis Hernandez 1.1 innings, no hits or runs, five walks (one intentional), and one strikeout. (p-s:36-14)(g/f:1-1)
Tyler Norrick One inning, one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (p-s:28-17)(g/f:2-0)
Boxscore
Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Daryl Jones 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Daniel Descalso 1-for-3 with one walk.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Antonio DeJesus 1-for-3 with one run, one fielding error, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Mike Folli 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Trey Hearne Started, Loss (1-1), 4.1 innings, seven hits, three runs (one earned), one throwing error, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play. 0-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:85-57)(g/f:4-6)
Pete Parise 1.1 innings, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)
Rough Outing:
Brett Wallace 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one ground into double play.
Tyler Henley 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Elvis Hernandez 1.1 innings, no hits or runs, five walks (one intentional), and one strikeout. (p-s:36-14)(g/f:1-1)
Tyler Norrick One inning, one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (p-s:28-17)(g/f:2-0)
Boxscore
Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Memphis Beat Iowa 5-1: David Freese Solo HR, Matt Pagnozzi Doubles & 1 RBI, Evan MacLane Great Start
Individual Highlights:
Jon Jay 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jarrett Hoffpauir 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Nick Stavinoha 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.
David Freese 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Donovan Solano 2-for-3 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Pagnozzi 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Evan MacLane Started, Win (1-2), six innings, five hits, one earned run, one home run, one pickoff error, and eight strikeouts. 0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:67-50)(g/f:3-7)
Matt Scherer Hold (1), two innings, three hits, and no runs. (p-s:28-20)(g/f:4-2)
Charlie Manning One inning, one hit, and no runs. (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-1)
Rough Outing:
Allen Craig 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Boxscore
Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Jon Jay 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jarrett Hoffpauir 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Nick Stavinoha 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.
David Freese 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Donovan Solano 2-for-3 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Pagnozzi 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Evan MacLane Started, Win (1-2), six innings, five hits, one earned run, one home run, one pickoff error, and eight strikeouts. 0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:67-50)(g/f:3-7)
Matt Scherer Hold (1), two innings, three hits, and no runs. (p-s:28-20)(g/f:4-2)
Charlie Manning One inning, one hit, and no runs. (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-1)
Rough Outing:
Allen Craig 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Boxscore
Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Cardinals Beat Nationals 6-2: Chris Duncan Doubles & 2-Run HR, Ryan Ludwick 2-Run HR, Albert Pujols Doubles & Solo HR, Joe Thurston Solo HR
Individual Highlights:
Joe Thurston 1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Albert Pujols 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, three runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Chris Duncan 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Ryan Ludwick 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Todd Wellemeyer Started, Win (2-2), seven innings, six hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and three strikeouts. 1-for-3 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:109-67)(g/f:7-11)
Jason Motte One inning, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)
Blaine Boyer One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)
Rough Outing:
Skip Schumaker 0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.
Rick Ankiel 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tyler Greene 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Brian Barden 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Boxscore
Cardinals Official Site Post Game
STL Today Post Game
The Birdhouse Post Game
Joe Thurston 1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Albert Pujols 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, three runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Chris Duncan 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Ryan Ludwick 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Todd Wellemeyer Started, Win (2-2), seven innings, six hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and three strikeouts. 1-for-3 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:109-67)(g/f:7-11)
Jason Motte One inning, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)
Blaine Boyer One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)
Rough Outing:
Skip Schumaker 0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.
Rick Ankiel 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tyler Greene 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Brian Barden 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Boxscore
Cardinals Official Site Post Game
STL Today Post Game
The Birdhouse Post Game
Cardinals Washington Whispers 5-1-09
I spoke with P.J. Walters about his successful ninth-inning stint on Thursday. He and Ryan Franklin warmed up with Walters coming in since it is a non-save situation. P.J. says he can warm up quickly and can pitch on consecutive days as he did with State College back in 2006. Yet he is the only reliever shown as not available on Tony La Russa’s Friday lineup card.
The Cardinal Nation
The Cardinal Nation
The Sandlot Shrink 5-1-09
Mitchell Boggs, St. Louis Cardinals: Boggs, 25, joins the rotation because he takes too much time to warm up out of the bullpen. He throws in the low-90s with a sinker, slider and change. He needs to change speeds better and his control needs work. He posted a 7.25 ERA in six starts for the Cards last year.
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Bobbling Down Memory Lane: Nostalgia Man
As men in our early twenties, we can certainly appreciate the good ole days. A happier time filled with fanny packs, flannel shirts and blue jean shorts, greasers and socias, Celine Dion's Titanic song. Heck, we even remember lunches at the Max with Zach and the gang while we were living in San Francisco with our uncles Jesse and Joey, all while being pestered by our outrageous, though well-intentioned neighbor, Steve Urkel.
Chirp Chatter
Chirp Chatter
Yadier Molina Returns To Lineup
Catcher Yadier was a late addition to tonight’s lineup after his flu symptoms improved significantly from Thursday night.
Cardinal Beat
Cardinal Beat
20 Thoughts After The First 20 Games
Some thoughts about what we have seen from the Cardinals so far, all stats are through April 27th. Let’s leadoff with the leadoff man.
Pitchers Hit Eighth
Pitchers Hit Eighth
Memphis Redbirds Review 5-1-09
The Redbirds were able to hold on to their early lead to defeat the division-leading Iowa Cubs in a 4-3 win, despite the adverse weather conditions that lingered throughout the game.
Memphis Redbirds Official Site
Memphis Redbirds Official Site
Ryan Ludwick Returns To Lineup; Yadier Molina Out
The Cardinals just posted their lineup and for a second straight game catcher Yadier Molina is missing from the card. Molina had missed only two starts in the team’s first 22 games before Thursday. Jason La Rue returns.
Cardinal Beat
Cardinal Beat
Tyler Greene's First Big MLB Day
New St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tyler Greene recaps his first day as a major leaguer and how he got there.
The Birdhouse
The Birdhouse
Casey Mulligan, Steven Hill Named Cardinals' Minors Players Of The Month For April 2009
At this time last year, Casey Mulligan was a catcher trying to find his way in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system. What a difference a year makes.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site
Steven Hill: Cardinals' MiLB Player Of The Month
Casey Mulligan: Cardinals' MiLB Pitcher Of The Month
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site
Steven Hill: Cardinals' MiLB Player Of The Month
Casey Mulligan: Cardinals' MiLB Pitcher Of The Month
Fireworks Show To Kick Off Start Of May
The 2009 May Florida State League promotional schedule has been released. Highlighting the promotions include a fireworks show, Education Day, and Dog Days of Summer.
Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site
Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site
Guillermo Toribio: Opportunity Knocking
The Birdhouse
MOVE: Infielder Guillermo Toribio, a .212 hitter last season at Johnson City, joined Quad-Cities on Friday from extended spring training. He replaces Domnit Bolivar, the first Bandit promoted this season to high-A Palm Beach.
Quad-City Times
MOVE: Infielder Guillermo Toribio, a .212 hitter last season at Johnson City, joined Quad-Cities on Friday from extended spring training. He replaces Domnit Bolivar, the first Bandit promoted this season to high-A Palm Beach.
Quad-City Times
Games Of The Day 5-1-09
The Nationals get a chance to win a game as Jordan Zimmermann takes the hill. Jordan’s opposition batting stats aren’t that great, .286/.348/.500, but most of that came with the bases empty. He’ll face Todd Wellemeyer. Todd’s not walking many and keeping the ball in the park, but his low strikeout rate is leading to a lot of hits against him. His FIP is 2.97, indicating he’s been extremely unlucky.
Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
Lucky Ducks
With the first month nearly in the books, stats getting nearer to becoming meaningful, but certainly not quite yet. There are some players who are playing way above their heads right now, and you will soon here a “splat” sound when the come tumbling back to earth.
Let’s examine some of the hitters and pitchers who have had some fluky performances this past month.
Future Redbirds
Let’s examine some of the hitters and pitchers who have had some fluky performances this past month.
Future Redbirds
Team Stats: RISP-y Business
So far this year, the Cardinals are the best with runners in scoring positing, hitting a robust .338. Ryan Ludwick (pictured, right) is hitting .435 and Chris Duncan (pictured, left) is hitting .350. Albert Pujols, as you might imagine, is leading the team with 21 RBIs with RISP.
The Cardinals' production with RISP will decline, but there's no reason to think it will dramatically fall off. Because of that, you can feel relatively safe with Cardinals' players as long as they're getting playing time.
Sporting News
The Cardinals' production with RISP will decline, but there's no reason to think it will dramatically fall off. Because of that, you can feel relatively safe with Cardinals' players as long as they're getting playing time.
Sporting News
All The Right Moves
When the Cardinals finally decided not to swing a deal for Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday, many citizens of Cardinal Nation howled.
STL Today
STL Today
DG's 10@10: Future Shock (Or, Do Farm Directors Dream Of Electric Debuts?)
For the fourth time in the past five seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals will reach May Day with the best record in the National League Central. In 2005, 2006, 2008 and now 2009, the Cardinals have led their division after the first month of play, and in two of those previous three seasons they reached the playoffs.
Birdland
Birdland
Prospectus Today: Pitching Diagnostics
At any point in the season, pitchers will have a stretch in which their traditional stats, such as ERA or wins, don't completely match their underlying performance. When it happens at the start of the season, we can become excited or panicked about someone even though they're actually pitching much better than you might expect.
Baseball Prospectus
Baseball Prospectus
Prospectus Hit List: Back To Earth
2. Cardinals (Fell From #1)
Winners of seven out of nine, the Cardinals take three straight series against teams forecast to win at least 87 games. The Albert Pujols-led offense leads the league in scoring and is running a close second to the Dodgers in EqA. The staff has the league's second-lowest ERA, and while they don't miss many bats (14th in strikeouts), they're second in walk and homer rates. The infield defense could use some help however; with converted outfielder Skip Schumaker at the keystone, they're 13th in Defensive Efficiency.
Baseball Prospectus
Winners of seven out of nine, the Cardinals take three straight series against teams forecast to win at least 87 games. The Albert Pujols-led offense leads the league in scoring and is running a close second to the Dodgers in EqA. The staff has the league's second-lowest ERA, and while they don't miss many bats (14th in strikeouts), they're second in walk and homer rates. The infield defense could use some help however; with converted outfielder Skip Schumaker at the keystone, they're 13th in Defensive Efficiency.
Baseball Prospectus
Mike Shannon & John Rooney On The ITD Morning After
Mike Shannon Joins the Show to Talk About the Cardinals Opening Month of the Season, the Kentucky Derby Is Very Wide Open This Year, Mike Likes the 6 and 19 Horses, Has He Always Been a Big Horse Racing Fan, the Cardinals Have Taken Advantage of their Schedule This Season, TLR Gets His Team Prepared to Play, Pujols Had a Monster April, How Important Has Ryan Franklin Been to the Team, and Shannon Hangs Up on Us After Doug Pisses Him Off
John Rooney Digs Him Some LFO Lyrics, the Cardinals Have Played Hard to Make Up for What They Are Lacking, What Is the Biggest Factor in the Cardinals Success, How Does He Assess Mitchell Boggs Right Now, Has the Make Up of a Huge Year for Albert Pujols, Great Inning By Boyer Last Night, the Team Battling Through Illness, Are We Getting too Excited Right Now, and the Potential Return of Carpenter and Glaus
Inside STL
John Rooney Digs Him Some LFO Lyrics, the Cardinals Have Played Hard to Make Up for What They Are Lacking, What Is the Biggest Factor in the Cardinals Success, How Does He Assess Mitchell Boggs Right Now, Has the Make Up of a Huge Year for Albert Pujols, Great Inning By Boyer Last Night, the Team Battling Through Illness, Are We Getting too Excited Right Now, and the Potential Return of Carpenter and Glaus
Inside STL
Merry Month Of May
happy may day, ev’yone; what a great month april was. i'm filling the chair for dan while he gets the last of his undergraduate assignments out of the way. some random items:
Viva El Birdos
Viva El Birdos
Checking The Numbers: Whiffery
On May 28, 2007, Freddy Garcia took the hill for the Phillies, squaring off against the Diamondbacks in a standard, run-of-the-mill game that would ultimately have no bearing on the standings. Nor would it boast any outstanding feats you'd have cause to recall. Quite simply, the meeting served as the perfect example of a nondescript game that lives in the memories of a few avid baseball fans for one minuscule reason or another.
Baseball Prospectus
Baseball Prospectus
Movin' On Up: Tyler Greene
Tyler Greene, SS, St. Louis Cardinals
CALLED UP: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis on April 30 when SS Brendan Ryan went on the DL.
DEBUT: April 30 in a 9-4 win against Washington. The starting shortstop, he batted eighth and went 1-for-5 with a single, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored.
NOTES: Summoned from Memphis when the Cards found themselves down a pair of shortstops (Ryan on the DL and Khalil Greene sidelined with a forearm strain), the 2005 first-rounder was thrown right into the action and his bases-loaded infield single in the ninth helped cap a five-run rally. Though a shortstop for most of his pro career, he can also play second and third, which suits him perfectly for manager Tony LaRussa's four-man bench filled with versatile infielders.
MLB
CALLED UP: Recalled from Triple-A Memphis on April 30 when SS Brendan Ryan went on the DL.
DEBUT: April 30 in a 9-4 win against Washington. The starting shortstop, he batted eighth and went 1-for-5 with a single, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored.
NOTES: Summoned from Memphis when the Cards found themselves down a pair of shortstops (Ryan on the DL and Khalil Greene sidelined with a forearm strain), the 2005 first-rounder was thrown right into the action and his bases-loaded infield single in the ninth helped cap a five-run rally. Though a shortstop for most of his pro career, he can also play second and third, which suits him perfectly for manager Tony LaRussa's four-man bench filled with versatile infielders.
MLB
Fun Start
The teams doing surprisingly well all seem to have good pitching in common. The Mariners, Royals and Blue Jays are 1,2,4 respectively in the American League in ERA, while Pittsburgh and St. Louis are 1-2 in the NL. The Cardinals are there despite losing Chris Carpenter to another injury. Of those teams, Toronto and St. Louis appear to have enough staying power, as they are both scoring runs as well as pitching well.
Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
MLB Official: 70% Of Players Using HGH
I believe the Yankee hierarchy actually agrees with Roberts’ investigation; it would surprise no one in the front office if it could be proven that Rodriguez has been using HGH. With no reliable test for this new-age enhancer, one major league official estimated industry usage at “70 percent” The official said, “A-Rod is just a part of a very large club [of cheaters].”
North Jersey
The book also cites an anonymous major leaguer who said that union officials warned players not to purchase steroids in the United States so as to avoid scrutiny by authorities.
NY Times
North Jersey
The book also cites an anonymous major leaguer who said that union officials warned players not to purchase steroids in the United States so as to avoid scrutiny by authorities.
NY Times
Simply The Best
Raise your hand if you had the Cardinals finishing April with the best record in the major leagues…
Whiteyball
Whiteyball
April Is Done...And Sully Can Be Right & He Can Be Wrong
The Cardinals will be better than the Cubs
I picked the Cardinals to be the NL Wild Card team and I predicted the Cubs would miss the playoffs all together.
Pujols may have already have won the MVP and the Cardinals have a stunning 3 1/2 game lead after one month.
As always, LaRussa cuts and pastes a team together that somehow wins. Talk about a Cubs fan nightmare.
Sully Baseball
I picked the Cardinals to be the NL Wild Card team and I predicted the Cubs would miss the playoffs all together.
Pujols may have already have won the MVP and the Cardinals have a stunning 3 1/2 game lead after one month.
As always, LaRussa cuts and pastes a team together that somehow wins. Talk about a Cubs fan nightmare.
Sully Baseball
The Birdhouse: April 2009 Minor League Player Of The Month
Playing in Springfield he’s surrounded by some of the brightest minor league stars in the system including; first round draft pick, Brett “the Hitman” Wallace; the Cards 08 Minor League Player of the Year, Daryl Jones; fan favorite, Steven “the King of the” Hill and our Top 40 Prospects; Francisco Samuel & Tyler Herron, but it’s Daniel Descalso who was outshining all the big stars in April.
The Birdhouse
The Birdhouse
Pete Kozma Promoted To Double-A Springfield
Former first-round draft pick and top shortstop prospect Pete Kozma is a Springfield Cardinal.
Springfield News-Leader
Springfield News-Leader
Memphis Redbirds Win Without Top Bats & Club Transactions
The Redbirds were already struggling at the plate, tied for dead last in the Pacific Coast League in hitting with a .222 team batting average.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Quickie Notes:
Tyler Greene to St. Louis.
Shane Robinson on 7-day disabled list.
Marco Gonzalez down to Springfield.
Fernando Salas and Brandon Yarbrough activated from 7-day disabled list.
Donovan Solano promoted from Springfield.
Jon Jay takes over in centerfield and bats leadoff for Robinson.
Evan MacLane to make first start for Memphis on Friday
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Quickie Notes:
Tyler Greene to St. Louis.
Shane Robinson on 7-day disabled list.
Marco Gonzalez down to Springfield.
Fernando Salas and Brandon Yarbrough activated from 7-day disabled list.
Donovan Solano promoted from Springfield.
Jon Jay takes over in centerfield and bats leadoff for Robinson.
Evan MacLane to make first start for Memphis on Friday
Todd Wellemeyer Looks To Join Cardinals Party (Game Notes 5-1-09)
With a Major League-best 16-7 record, the St. Louis Cardinals will flip the calendar from April to May with a comfortable lead atop the National League Central.
Cardinals Official Site
More than any other position player on the diamond, a catcher's focus is usually tilted toward defense rather than offense. So, it's no surprise that when Nationals backstop Jesus Flores catches a great pitching performance, his bat gets going, too.
Nationals Official Site
Cardinals Official Site
More than any other position player on the diamond, a catcher's focus is usually tilted toward defense rather than offense. So, it's no surprise that when Nationals backstop Jesus Flores catches a great pitching performance, his bat gets going, too.
Nationals Official Site
Chris Carpenter Making Progress; Brendan Ryan To D.L., Tyler Greene Called Up
Chris Carpenter can't say for sure where he is in his recovery from a torn left oblique, but he believes he is in a good spot.
STL Today
STL Today
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