The St. Louis Cardinals, who had requested outright release waivers on Memphis (AAA) outfielder Joey Butler, announced today that Butler's contract has been purchased by the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. The move currently puts the Cardinals 40-man Major League roster at 39. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
St. Louis Official Site
The Cardinals made the first step toward clearing the cluster of outfielders at the higher affiliates Friday by selling the contract of righthanded-hitter Joey Butler to a Japanese professional team, the Orix Buffaloes.
Cardinal Beat
The St. Louis Cardinals, who had requested outright release waivers on Memphis (AAA) outfielder Joey Butler, announced today that Butler’s contract has been purchased by the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. The move currently puts the Cardinals 40-man Major League roster at 39.
KMOX
Pack your bags, Joey Butler. You've got a long journey ahead.
Fox Sports Midwest
The St. Louis Cardinals s contract has been purchased by the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball League in Japan. The Cardinals had requested outright release waivers on the outfielder, who had been optioned back to Memphis on Wednesday when Shane Robinson was recalled.
STL Baseball Weekly
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