Learning From Past Cardinals Minor League Spring Transaction Dates

The other day, I looked at last year’s major league spring training transactions by the St. Louis Cardinals as a method of suggesting a rough time frame when similar moves might occur in 2011.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions August 17-20

August 17: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League reinstated Esteban Yan for the inactive list.

August 18: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League signed and activated Julio Manon.

August 19: The Shreveport-Bossier Captains of the American Association released Cardoza Tucker.

August 19: The St. Paul Saints of the American Association sold the contract of Matt Meyer to the Los Angeles Angels.

August 20: The Fort Worth Cats of the American Association traded Scott Vander Weg to the Pensacola Pelicans.

August 20: The Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the United League Baseball activated Andres Rosales.

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 5-31-10

Andres Rosales: Colombian Finds Spot In Indy Leagues

Evan MacLane: Down To Start

Amauris Capellan: Top Signee Not Quite Ready For Debut

Former Cardinals On United Baseball League 2010 Opening Day Rosters

Andres Rosales - Rio Grande Valley White Wings
Ray Silva - Edinburg Roadrunners

United League Baseball opened thier 2010 season on May 27th.

Minor League Notebook: International Draft Could Be Coming

Major League Baseball’s most proven external supply of talent is also the source of some of their biggest challenges. The Dominican Republic, birth home of Albert Pujols and literally hundreds of players over the recent decades, including about 10 percent of current major leaguers, is rife with problems. Among them are falsified player identities and birth dates, performance enhancing drugs and unscrupulous agents.

STL Globe-Democrat

Cardinals Release Seven From Minor League Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals’ minor-league staff has released seven players from their camp this morning, including one of the biggest power bats in the organization. First baseman Matt Arburr, a hulking slugger known for his light-tower shots during spring training, and six others were released Tuesday, and they are now minor-league free agents.
Cardinal Beat

Pitchers Fiske, Rosales, three Gonzalez’, first baseman Arburr and catcher Murphy were cut loose by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
The Cardinal Nation

Random Batavia Thoughts: 7-16-09

Covering the Cardinals’ New York-Penn League entry on Thursday included a frank chat with Deryk Hooker.

The Birdhouse

Quad Cities River Bandits Roster Roulette

The Quad Cities River Bandits of the Midwest League made a flurry of moves on Tuesday as the St. Louis Cardinals’ seventh-round draft pick signs.
The Birdhouse

In 2008, Cardinals' top pick Brett Wallace jumped straight from the college ranks to the Quad Cities and exploded onto the scene, finishing last season in Double-A and currently knocking on the door of the big leagues.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

Kane County Beat Quad Cities 12-3: Frederick Parejo 3-Run HR; Roberto Espinoza Doubles, Matt Frevert K's 2 Of 3 Batters Faced, Gary Daley Thumped

Individual Highlights:
Charles Cutler 0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Osvaldo Morales 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Frederick Parejo 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Roberto Espinoza 1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Garcia 1-for-4 with three strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Joel Pichardo One inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
Matt Frevert One inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)
Adam Veres One inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:0-3)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Beloit Beat Quad Cities 6-0 In Game One: Brett Lilley Doubles; Osvaldo Morales 2 Hits; Andres Rosales K's 3 Of 5 Batters & Holds Bases Loaded

Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 1-for-3 with one double.
Jon Edwards 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Osvaldo Morales 2-for-3.
Jose Garcia 0-for-3 with one stolen base and one missed catch error.
Andres Rosales 1.1 innings, no hits or runs, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Peoria Beat Quad Cities 8-0 In Game One: Travis Mitchell 2 Hits; Charles Cutler 1 Hit; Joel Pichardo Pitches 2 Hitless & Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Travis Mitchell 2-for-3.
Charles Cutler 1-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Joel Pichardo Two innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Cedar Rapids Beat Quad Cities 8-2: Jarred Bogany 3 Hits & 1 RBI; Paul Cruz 1 RBI; Arquimedes Nieto Roughed Up

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jarred Bogany 3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Paul Cruz 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Travis Mitchell 1-for-4 with one stolen base.
Andres Rosales Three innings, one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and four strikeouts. (g/f:2-3)
Jason Buursma One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Miguel Tapia One inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Rest of The Team

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Quad Cites River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Clinton Beat Quad Cities 4-2 In 10 Innings: Niko Vasquez & Guillermo Toribio 1 RBI Each; Alex Castellanos & Paul Cruz Each Double

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 1-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Paul Cruz 2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Guillermo Toribio 1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.
Brett Zawacki Started, 3.1 innings, one hit, no runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and one pickoff. (g/f:3-4)
Andres Rosales One inning, no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Travis Mitchell 0-foir-5 with four strikeouts.
Charles Cutler 0-for-4.
Osvaldo Morales 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Adam Veres Four innings, six hits, two earned runs, and three strikeouts. (g/f:5-3)
David Carpenter Blown Save (1), Loss (2-2), 1.2 innings, five hits, two earned runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-1)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game

EARLY EXIT: A blister on his throwing hand forced River Bandits starting pitcher Brett Zawacki out of the game with one out in the top of the fourth. Zawacki allowed one hit and struck out two before being leaving a scoreless game.
Quad-City Times Post Game

Burlington Beat Quad Cities 5-4: Alex Castellanos 3 Hits & 1 RBI; Paul Cruz & Niko Vasquez 1 RBI Each; Charles Cutler Reaches Base 3 Times

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 3-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Charles Cutler 2-for-4 with one hit by pitch.
Paul Cruz 1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Travis Mitchell 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two walks, one fielding error, and assisted int wo double plays.
Scott McGregor 1.1 innings, one hit, no runs, and one balk. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Andres Rosales One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Brett Lilley 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Hector Cardenas Started, 3.2 innings, six hits, four runs (three earned), and two walks. (g/f:7-4)
Adam Veres Loss (2-3), 1.2 innings, one hit, one earned run, one walk, and two strikeouts. (g/f:3-0)
Jason Buursma 0.1 innings, no hits or runs, one balk, and one strikeout. (ir-s:1-1)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game

Tandem Starting Rotation Ends Early In Quad Cities

The fact that the tandem rotation is being dropped by the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Midwest League two weeks earlier than last season apparently has nothing to do with the club’s recent struggles. According to a team official,
The Cardinal Nation

This afternoon’s (Sunday) ballgame marks the first the River Bandits will play this year with a traditional five-man starting rotation.
The Birdhouse

Lansing Beat Quad Cities 6-2: Charles Culter Solo HR; Jareed Bogany Triples; Hector Cardenas Pitches 5 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Alex Castellanos 2-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Charles Cutler 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Jarred Bogany 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Frederick Parejo 0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Hector Cardenas Started, five innings, four hits, no runs, one walk, and five strikeouts. (g/f:4-5)
Jason Buursma One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Brett Lilley 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Osvaldo Morales 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Andres Rosales Blown Save (1), Loss (2-4), one inning, three hits, five earned runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Ramon Delgado One inning, three hits, and one earned run. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-2)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game

Fort Wayne Beat Quad Cities 7-4: Charles Cutler 2 RBIs, Osvaldo Morales 1 RBI, Brett Lilley 2 Runs

Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 1-for-3 with two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Charles Cutler 1-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Osvaldo Morales 0-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Jairo Martinez 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.
Andres Rosales Started, Loss (2-3), 3.2 innings, three hits, four earned runs, five walks, one wild pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:3-3)
Joel Pichardo 1.1 innings, one hit, no runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Hector Cardenas Four innings, two hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, and one balk. (g/f:4-7)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

Dayton Beat Quad Cities 8-5: Alex Castellanos Doubles, 1 HR, & 4 RBIs; Brett Lilley 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Jon Edwards 2 Hits & 1 Double

Indivdual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Charles Cutler 2-for-4.
Jon Edwards 2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
Alex Castellanos 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, and one throwing error.
Miguel Tapia One inning, one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Osvaldo Morales 0-for-4 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Hector Cardenas Started, Loss (3-2), 3.1 innings, six hits, three earned runs, three walks, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:6-2)
Andres Rosales 2.2 innings, four hits, two earned runs, three walks, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)
Ramon Delgado Two innings, three hits, three unearned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-5)

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-Times Post Game

Andres Rosales: Temporary Rotation Fill-In

The Birdhouse

Kane County Beat Quad Cities 3-1: Jarred Bogany 1 RBI, Alex Castellanos Doubles & Scores, Hector Cardenas Gives Up 1 Run Over 5 Innings

Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 1-for-4 with one strikeout, one ground into double play, and assisted in one double play.
Paul Cruz 1-for-4.
Alex Castellanos 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Jarred Bogany 1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Hector Cardenas Started, five innings, two hits, one earned run, and one hit by pitch. (g/f:10-5)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game