Cardinals Release Three Minor Leaguers

The St. Louis Cardinals released three Latin American players, including one who reached Quad Cities in 2007.

The Cardinal Nation

Minor League Transactions October 26-November 5

Cardinals:
Released: Angel Cruz and Juan Mosquera.
Reinstated from inactive list and released: Wilmer Alvarado.
Outrighted off 40-man: Matt Scherer and Joe Thurston.

Former Cardinals:
Chris Lambert was outrighted off the 40-man roster by Orioles.
Edgar Gonzalez was outrighted off the 40-man roster by Padres.
Chris Richard was outrighted off the 40-man roster and granted free agency by Rays.
Tyler Herron was released by the Pirates.

Baseball America

2009 Cardinals Dominican Summer League Starting Pitchers

Josh Jones’ detailed report on the nine pitchers who saw action as tandem starters for the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

The Cardinal Nation

Three Cardinals Named To 2009 DSL All-Star Game

The Dominican Summer League has named three St. Louis Cardinals prospects to the 2009 All-Star team – Grabiel Hernandez, Angel Tapia and Charllan Jimenez.

The Birdhouse

GCL Mets Beat Cardinal 9-0: Gerardo Mambell Only 2 Hits; Jonathan Rodriguez 3 Walks; Manuel De La Cruz & Keith Butler Each Pitch 1 Scoreless Inning

Individual Highlights:
Gerardo Mambell 2-for-4.
Jonathan Rodriguez Three walks.
Kevin Moscatel One walk.
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-3 with one walk, three strikeouts, and two errors.
Alberto Rivero 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Tyler Bighames 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Anthony Garcia 0-for-3, allowed two stolen bases, and picked one runner off.
Manuel De La Cruz One inning, two hits, no runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-0)
Keith Butler One inning, two hits, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

Gulf Coast League Cardinals Opening Day Roster

The 32-man 2009 season-opening roster for the Gulf Coast League Cardinals follows. It includes nine 2009 draftees, led by sixth-rounder Virgil Hill, plus an undrafted free agent, pitcher Hector Hernandez, noted below with round taken in this draft.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Sign Five, Begin Venezuelan Play

The St. Louis Cardinals signed five pitchers for their Venezuelan Summer League roster as 2009 league play began this week.

The Birdhouse

Cardinals Add 36 To Extended Spring Camp

Seven players are planning their US debuts, including one making his professional introduction as the St. Louis Cardinals open their 2009 Extended Spring Training camp on April 7.

The Birdhouse

Jess Todd Named Cardinals' Starting Pitcher Of The Year

Right-hander Jess Todd is our Scout.com Starting Pitcher of the Year for the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system in 2008. The 22-year-old posted a 2.88 ERA across three levels.

The Birdhouse

2008 VSL, DSL Season Archive: Weekly Reports, Individual Wrap-Ups, & Awards

VSL Weekly Reports/Notebooks:

May 25, 2008: Yorbel Alcala, Moises Colorado, Anthony Fonseca, Yonathan Gonzalez, Gerardo Mambel, Carlos Noguera, and Geney Rios

June 1, 2008: David Brito, Hector Garcia, Gerardo Mambel, Osmir Medina, and Alberto Rivero

June 8, 2008: Javier Avendano, Deimer Bier, Hector Garcia, Gerardo Mambel, Fabian Marquez, and Osmir Medina

June 15, 2008: Deimer Bier, Anthony Fonseca, Hector Garcia, Gerardo Mambel, Geney Rios, and Alberto Rivero

June 22, 2008: Javier Avendano, Moises Colorado, Gerardo Mambel, Carlos Noguera, and Alberto Rivero

June 29, 2008: Deimer Bier, Billy Bolivar, Moises Colorado, Jose Cortez, and Alberto Rivero

July 6, 2008: Javier Avendano, Hector Corpas, Miguel Lopez, Gerardo Mambel, and Jesus Montero

July 13, 2008: Deimer Bier, Jose Cortez, Kazier Inojoza, Carlos Noguera, and Alberto Rivero

July 20, 2008: Hector Garcia, Fabian Marquez, Roberto Perez, Geney Rios, and Alberto Rivero

July 27, 2008: Billy Bolivar, David Brito, Jose Cortez, Yonathan Gonzalez, Geney Rios, Alberto Rivero

August 3, 2008: Anthony Fonseca, Yonathan Gonzalez, Carlos Noguera, Geney Rios, and Alberto Rivero

VSL Season Recaps:
2008 Starting Position Players
2008 Reserve Players
2008 Starting Rotation
2008 Relievers/Bullpen

VSL Year End Awards:
2008 Co-Position Players Of The Year: Gerardo Mambel and Alberto Rivero
2008 Starting Pitcher Of The Year: Geney Rios
2008 Reliever Of The Year: David Brito

DSL Weekly Reports/Notrebooks:

June 9, 2008: Michael Avila, Angel Cruz, Audris Perez, and Alejandro Pinard

June 16, 2008: Angel Cruz, Audris Perez, Luis Pimentel, and Ramon Urena

June 23, 2008: Juan Cabrera, Alexander Castellano, Jose Pasen, Audris Perez, and Luis Pimentel

June 30, 2008: Angel Cruz, Eduard Estalis, Keury Herrera, Audris Perez, and Alejandro Pinales

July 7, 2008: Jose Pasen, Jeudis Polanco, Eddy Rivera, Santo Sandoval, Randy Santos, and Ramon Urena

July 14, 2008: Tharick Martines, Pedro Pena, Audris Perez, Wader Perez, Alejandro Pinales

July 21, 2008: Juan Cabrera, Victor Ferreira, Keury Herrera, Audris Perez, and Luis Pimentel
July 24, 2008: Angel Cruz and Audris Perez named All-Stars

July 28, 2008: Juan Cabrera, Angel Cruz, Audris Perez, Wader Perez, and Luis Pimentel

August 4, 2008: Juan Cabrera, Amuary Castillo, Carlos Mejia, Audris Perez, and Roberto Reyes

August 11, 2008: Angel DeJesus, Carlos Mejia, Audris Perez, Wader Perez, and Luis Pimentel

August 18, 2008: Eduard Estalis, Victor Ferriera, Luis Pimentel, Santo Sandoval, and Walter Santos
August 24, 2008: Michael Avila, Angel DeJesus, Eduard Estalis, Charllan Jimenez, Jorge Lopez

DSL Season Recaps:
2008 Starting Positions Players
2008 Reserve Players
2008 Starting Rotation
2008 Relievers/Bullpen

DSL Year End Awards:
2008 Positions Player Of The Year: Audris Perez
2008 Starting Pitcher Of The Year: Angel Cruz
2008 Reliever Of The Year:Eduard Estalis

DSL Cardinals Starting Pitcher Of The Year: 2008

Angel Cruz delivered the top performance by a starting pitcher on the 2008 Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

The Birdhouse

2008 DSL Cardinals Starting Rotation Recap

First of a multi-part series looking at season highlights for the 2008 Dominican Summer League Cardinals’ starting rotation.

The Birdhouse

Gulf Coast Cardinals Report 8-25-08

It has been a long, rough season for the St. Louis Cardinals’ entrant in the Gulf Coast League.

The Birdhouse

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 8-24-08

The Cardinals rookie-level club finished the season 12 games under .500 at 27-39, but played much better after their 1-9 start.

The Birdhouse

GCL: Marlins Beat Cardinals 2-1 In Game 2 Of DH: Mosquera Only Hit, Shepherd 1 RBI, babrick 1 Run, Cruz Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Devin Shepherd 0-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 K, & 1 GIDP.
Juan Mosquera 1-for-3.
Joe Babrick 0-for-1 with 1 Run & 1 BB.
Angel Cruz 3 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:4-2).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

It's Time For The Cardinals To Trade Albert Pujols

I love boldness. I loved the Angels trade for Mark Teixeira (.383/472/.617 in 16 games). I loved the Manny Ramirez trade for both the Red Sox and the Dodgers (for whom Ramirez has delivered .424/.514/.780 in 16 games).

Dugout Central

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 8-18-08

The 25-35 Cards rookie-level club went 2-3 on the week, their second to the last of the season. At this point, a reasonable goal is to try to escape last place.

The Birdhouse

Gulf Coast Cardinals Report 8-17-08

It just keeps getting worse for the St. Louis Cardinals’ representative in the Gulf Coast League. In a season of multiple losing streaks, the team finds itself in the midst of a six-game losing streak to end the week.

The Birdhouse

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 9-2 In Game 2 Of DH: Medina Doubles & 1 RBI, Hiraldo 1 RBI, Cruz & Penaloza Hammered

Individual Highlights:
Braulio Hiraldo 0-for-3 with 1 RBI & 1 Sac Fly.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-2 with 1 Run, 1 BB, & 1 K.
David Medina 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Kleinenger Teran 1-for-2 with 1 BB & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Yunier Castillo 1-for-3 with 1 Run & 1 SB.
Orlando Munoz 1.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 BB, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-3)(inherited runners-Scored:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

Gulf Coast Cardinals Report 8-10-08

The 15-27 last-place Cardinals continue to struggle in Gulf Coast League action. The highlight of the week was a lone victory coming over the first-place Dodgers.

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