Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions

Aug 23: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League placed Dan Serafini on the inactive list.

Aug 24: The Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League placed Blaine Neal on the disabled list.

Aug 24: The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League released Omar Pena.

Aug 24: The Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League traded Matt Perisho to the Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League.

Aug 24: The Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League placed Kyle Heim on the inacitve list.

Aug 24: The Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League released Dewon Brazelton.

Aug 25: The Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League signed Matt Rigoli for the remainder of the 2010 season.

Aug 27: The Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League activated Blaine Neal.

Aug 27: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League placed Johnny Hernandez on the reserve/retired list.

Aug 28: The Laredo Broncos of the United League Baseball signed Ozzie Canseco for the remainder of the 2010 season.

Aug 31: The Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association exercised 2011 option on Raul Gonzalez.

Sept 2: The Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association exercised 2011 option on Scott Vander Weg and Marcos Rodriguez.

Sept 6: Quebec Les Capitales of the Can-Am League exercised 2011 option on Troy Cate.

Sept 7: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association exercised 2011 option on Adam Daniels and Juan Richardson.

Sept 8: The Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association traded Marcos Rodriguez to the Fort Worth Cats.

Sept 10: The Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League placed Blaine Neal on the inactive list.

Spet 10: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League placed Jason Simontacchi on the inactive list.

Sept 10: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League released Julio Manon.

Sept 13: Shreveport-Bossier Captains of the American Association exercised 2011 option on Jameson Maj.

Sept 14: The Brockton Rox of Can-Am League exercised 2011 option on Wayne Lundgren.

Sept 14: The New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League exercised 2011 option on Abraham Nunez.

Sept 15: The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League exercised 2011 options on Justin Knoff and Zach Zuercher.

Sept 19: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League placed Richard Giannotti on the inactive list.

Sept 20: The St. Paul Saints of the American Association released Chad Gabriel.

Sept 22: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League activated Bill Pulsipher.

Sept 22: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League activated Richard Giannotti.

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions August 24-28

Aug 24: Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League traded Matt Perisho to the Kansas T-Bones of the Northern League.

Aug 24: Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League placed Kyle Heim on the disabled list and released Dewon Brazelton.

Aug 24: Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-League released Omar Pena.

Aug 25: Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League signed Matt Rigoli for the remainder of the season.

Aug 26: Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League placed Blaine Neal on the disabled list.

Aug 27: Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League placed Johnny Hernandez on the restricted/reserve list.

Aug 28: The Laredo Broncos of the United League Baseball signed Ozzie Canseco to a 2010 contract.

Five Former Cardinals Named To 2010 Atlantic League All-Star Team

The Atlantic League today announced rosters for the 13th Annual All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, July 6 at Suffolk County Sports Park, home of the Long Island Ducks. The division-leading Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and York Revolution squads led with seven selections apiece. Players were chosen by fan, media, league official and coaching staff voting.

Atlantic League Official Site

Albert Pujols' Friday Rarity

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was on base four times against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. His damage was caused via a pair of walks, one clearly intentional, a double that was played into a triple by Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano and Pujols’ world-leading 32nd home run of the season.

The Cardinal Nation

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-28-09: Cody Haerther & Carmen Cali Released; Daric Barton Optioned Out; Blaine Neal Hits D.L.; Jose Salazar Signs Deal

Rene Lachemann (Rockies MiLB Coach):
As evidenced by the ever-present orange toothpick, old habits die hard for Rene Lachemann.
Colorado Springs Gazette

Jose Salazar (Shreveport-Bossier):
Hit by a slew of injuries to its pitching staff recently, the Shreveport-Bossier Captains made a series of roster moves this week, including signing rookie righthanded pitcher Jimmy Heard, who played at Airline High School in Bossier City and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. He is joined by fellow rookie Josh Collazo, an infielder out of Oklahoma Baptist University (NAIA) and third-year shortstop Jose Salazar, who last played in the triple-A level Mexican League.
The Raw Feed

Adam Kennedy (Athletics):
Ellis' comeback pushes Adam Kennedy off second base. Kennedy, who is batting a team-best .294, has been taking grounders at third base during batting practice. He was breaking in a new first baseman's mitt Friday afternoon.

Kennedy said he doesn't have a preference for which position he plays. He added that he's least familiar with third base, as he hasn't played a Major League game at the position.
Athletics Official Site

Tomo Ohka (Indians):
Not this time. Ohka got hammered in a four-run second inning that set the tone for the night.

"Tomo battled," manager Eric Wedge said. "He just didn't have the same command we've seen in prior outings."
Indians Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
First baseman Russell Branyan also hit a home run, his 19th of the season, a majestic blast to right-center in the ninth inning that had a 7.2 second hang time.
Mariners Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
The gloves David Eckstein wears while hitting may smell bad and look funny, but he doesn't plan on changing them any time.
Padres Official Site

Cody Haerther (Free Agent):
The Toronto Blue Jays released him Saturday. Haerther was playing at Double-A New Hampshire where he was hitting .220 (29-for-132) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 40 total bases, 13 runs, 14 walks, and 21 strikeouts in 43 games.

Blaine Neal (Indians):
Triple-A Charlotte placed him on the 7-day disabled list.

Carmen Cali (Free Agent):
The Los Angeles Dodgers released him Saturday. Cali was pitching at Triple-A Albuquerque where he made nine relief appearances and posted an 0-1 record and 4.22 ERA. He allowed 17 hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck out 14 over 10. innings. He also pitched at Double-A Chattanooga earlier in the season.

Daric Barton (Athletics):
Was optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-19-09: Larry Walker To The Canadian Hall Of Fame; Zach Pitts Released Again; Jim Leyland Gets Extension

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Royals outfielder Coco Crisp could be heading for season-ending surgery if an upcoming examination confirms the injury to his right shoulder as a torn labrum _ as is now feared _ instead of a strained rotator cuff.
Kansas City Star

Larry Walker (Retired):
When Larry Walker is enshrined Saturday in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, it will renew the debate about who is the greatest Canadian-born player to have played in the major leagues.
The Globe & Mail

Braden Looper (Brewers):
Milwaukee wasn't the only city pelted by rain on Friday. Brewers starter Braden Looper might have been the only one on either side of Lake Michigan who wanted it to keep on falling.
Brewers Official Site

Tomo Ohka (Indians):
On the rung of Japanese pitching prospects to hit the Major Leagues, Tomo Ohka ranks several notches below compatriots Hideo Nomo and Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Indians Official Site

Joe Girardi (Yankess MGR):
The most infamous conversation Joe Girardi and Jeffrey Loria had occurred just down a corridor from where the two men stood prior to Friday's game. Girardi, then the manager of the Marlins, and Loria, the owner of the team, engaged in an argument in 2006 after umpires warned Girardi about Loria's incessant heckling.
Marlins Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Regardless what the numbers say, it's not as if Rockies right-hander Jason Marquis has been touched by magic. On Friday night, for example, the sinker was the only pitch he had working.
Rockies Official Site

Jim Leyland (Tigers MGR):
Jim Leyland's future will remain in a Tiger uniform. The team and the manager agreed Friday to a two-year contract extension, ending speculation while rewarding the veteran skipper for a first-place start with a team that has had no shortage of challenges.
Tigers Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
Triple-A Columbus activated him from the 7-day disabled list.

Zach Pitts (Free Agent):
The Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League released him.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-11-09: Blaine Neal & Mark Johnson Hit D.L.; Jose Garcia Activated; Pablo Ozuna Suspended; Dennis Dove Coaching

Pablo Ozuna (Phillies):
The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Philadelphia Phillies Minor League infielder Pablo Ozuna has received a 50-game suspension after showing an elevated Testosterone/Epitestosterone ratio, a performance-enhancing substance violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
The Biz Of Baseball

Dennis Dove (Georgia Southern Volunteer Asst.):
Dennis Dove and Carlos Love haven't forgotten the feeling, the goose bumps brought on by the chance to play baseball against the nation's best.
Savannah Morning News

Adam Kennedy (Athletics):
Jack Hannahan started the comeback with a leadoff triple. Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer made what Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire flatly stated was an ill-advised attempt to catch it, but a single would have done the trick for Oakland there, too. After Orlando Cabrera's RBI single to center, Kennedy hammered a 2-0 pitch from previously stingy Twins starter Nick Blackburn out to right.
Athletics Official Site

Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
The evolution of Max Scherzer has been on display all season, and Thursday afternoon, the right-handed pitcher ventured into uncharted territory.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
With a 4-4 mark heading into Friday's matchup against the Astros, Dan Haren's win-loss record implies he's having an ordinary season on the mound. The rest of his numbers show why he is now the D-backs staff ace and one of the top pitchers in the National League.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Russell Branyan homered and drove in three runs, Olson turned in a workman-like five innings and the Mariners rallied for a 6-3 victory over the Orioles on Thursday.
Mariners Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Left-hander Jamie Moyer pitched effectively over six innings, allowing eight hits and three runs and striking out three. He is 2-1 with a 3.77 ERA in his past five starts after going 3-3 with an 8.15 ERA in his first seven.
Phillies Official Site

Joe Nelson (Rays):
Randy Choate followed Balfour and carried the Rays through the eighth before Joe Nelson finished out the game by retiring the Angels in order in the ninth. For the night, the bullpen allowed no runs in 4 2/3 innings, giving them a composite of 10 scoreless innings over the past two nights.
Rays Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
Triple-A Columbus placed him on the 7-day disabled list.

Mark Johnson (Cubs):
Triple-A Iowa placed him on the 7-day disabled list.

Jose Garcia (Newark):
The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League activated him.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-23-09: Anthony Reyes Hits D.L., Rich Rundles & Blaine Neal Both Promoted, Matt Weagle Gets Invite, Jonny Kaplan Activated

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Haren allowed a career-high four home runs to Jack Cust, Jason Giambi, Adam Kennedy and Nomar Garciaparra as the A's built a 5-1 lead after seven innings.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Anthony Reyes & Rich Rundles (Indians):
The Indians won't have a firm handle on how long they can expect to be without the services of right-hander Anthony Reyes and left-hander Aaron Laffey until they are evaluated by team doctors in Cleveland on Monday.
Indians Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
Twice in his career, Padres second baseman David Eckstein has led the Major Leagues in hit by pitches.
Padres Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Starter Jason Marquis (6-3) carried the load for much of the game, going 7 2/3 innings and giving up three runs -- two earned -- to eventually earn his second successive win.
Rockies Official Site

Xavier Nady (Yankees):
A quartet of rehabbing Yankees will leave for Tampa on Sunday -- Xavier Nady, Jorge Posada, Cody Ransom and Jose Molina all are slated to travel to the team's Minor League complex.
Yankees Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
Promoted from Single-A Short Season Mahoning Valley to Triple-A Columbus.

Matt Weagle (Worcester):
Worcester of the Can-Am league added him as a spring training invitee.

Jonny Kaplan (Long Beach):
Long Beach of the Golden Baseball League activated him.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-21-09: Mike Smith Signs Deal, Blaine Neal & Mike Rose Both Reassigned, Coco Crisp Hurting, Cecil Cooper Tossed

Cecil Cooper (Astros MGR):
Just when it looked as if the Astros would add some insurance to their lead over the Brewers on Thursday, an out call on a play at the plate by umpire Delfin Colon resulted in fireworks from Lance Berkman and Cecil Cooper, ending in the ejection of both the first baseman and manager. The call would prove costly, as the Astros would lose by one run, 4-3.
Astros Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
A.J. Hinch particularly looks forward to penciling in Dan Haren's name as the D-backs' starting pitcher on Saturday night in Oakland. Both have significant backgrounds with the A's, and both are going back to their roots.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Coco Crisp got a break on Thursday when he was held out of the Royals' lineup against the Indians because of a sore right shoulder.
Royals Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
Was reassigned from Triple-A Columbus to Single-A Short Season Mahoning Valley.

Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Was reassigned from Single-A Ogden to Double-A Chattanooga.

Mike Smith (Taiwan):
Starting pitcher Mike Smith (1-3, 2.86) has been placed on the suspended list, accepting a contract offer to pitch in Taiwan. He registered his only win of the season earlier this week, notching a victory Monday after registering 6 1/3 shutout innings. Smith promised to be one of the best pitchers in the league this season, regularly hitting 90 mph with pinpoint control.
Rev's Inside Pitch

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-11-09: Blaine Neal Signs Deal, Book On Mike Coolbaugh's Life Released, Felipe Lopez Falls Short Of Cycle, Brian Esposito Reassign

Darren Oliver (Angels):
Before Shields' overpowering work, Darren Oliver had delivered seven outs with his customary aplomb.

There is not a cooler customer in the game than the 38-year-old left-hander, and his presence can be soothing to younger teammates trying to make an impression.

"Darren's just a great guy to have on your staff, in every way," Jason Bulger said. "He's so calm and relaxed and so open about sharing his knowledge."

If Oliver is the glue, the 'pen came apart for a spell when he was forced into a brief fling as a starter. His four innings in Minnesota on April 18 -- he was excellent, yielding only one run -- resulted in a triceps strain that put him on the 15-day disabled list.

But Oliver is back, bringing stability to middle relief and humor to the bullpen.

"Darren's been consistent," Scioscia said. "He got seven outs [on Sunday, after starter Shane Loux had struggled]. I thought he stopped the bleeding, being able to make pitches. He had the [low] pitch count to give us two innings, and Shields needed only six pitches to get through the seventh.
Angels Official Site

Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks):
Felipe Lopez starred for the D-backs offensively by coming within a triple of a cycle against his former team, while Justin Upton and Mark Reynolds also went deep against Bronson Arroyo (5-2).
Diamondbacks Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
On Monday, the club announced that it had signed right-handed reliever Blaine Neal to a Minor League deal and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus. The 31-year-old Neal hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2005 with the Red Sox and Rockies, and he's coming off a 2008 season with Triple-A Toledo in the Tigers' system.
Indians Official Site

Luke Gregerson & Luis Perdomo (Padres):
When pitching coach Darren Balsley looks at the composition of San Diego's bullpen, he sees eight relievers, many of them short on experience, confidence and, most importantly, results.
Padres Official Site

Mike Coolbaugh (Deceased):
S.L. Price's work, "Heart of the Game: Life, Death, and Mercy in Minor League America" is more than just another baseball book being released. It's a legacy, an heirloom that can be handed from a father no longer here to his children.
Rockies Official Site

Brian Esposito (Astors):
Was reassigned from Triple-A Round Rock to Double-A Corpus Christi.

Minor League Transactions 4-1-09

Former Cardinals:
White Sox signed Kelvin Jimenez and released Stuart Pomeranz.
Astros released Josh Pressley.
Angels signed Terry Evans and optioned him to Triple-A.
Mets signed Robinson Cancel and released Ron Villone.
Phillies released Justin Pope, Blaine Neal, and Scott Thomas.
Blue Jays released Mike Maroth.
Nationals added Dmitri Young to 40-man roster.

St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: LHP Charlie Manning
Released: RHP Hyang-Nam Choi, RHP Wayne Daman, RHP Miguel Flores, RHP Russ Haltiwanger, RHP Jameson Maj, RHP Jose Mateo, RHP Jon Mikrut, RHP Zach Pitts, LHP Joe Rogers, LHP Matt Spade, C Christian Rosa, 2B Isaias Garcia, 3B Brian Cartie, 3B Nick Vera
Traded: RHP Luke Gregerson to Padres as player to be named in trade for SS Khalil Greene
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Blake Hawksworth, SS Tyler Greene
Outrighted to Triple-A and removed from 40-man roster: LHP Royce Ring

Baseball America

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-5-09: Felipe Lopez 2 RBIs, Chad Paronto Picks Up Save, Edgar Gonzalez 2 Hits & 1 RBI, Kelvin Jimenez Blows Game

Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles): 2-for-2.
Orioles beat Marlins 5-2

Mike Lincoln (Reds): Hold (2), one inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Reds beat Pirates 10-6

Ronnie Belliard (Nationals): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Placido Polanco (Tigers): 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Tigers beat Nationals 10-2

Terry Evans (Angels): 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Prentice Redman (Mariners): 0-for-1.
Russell Branyan (Mariners): 0-for-3.
Angels beat M's 4-2

Miguel Negron (White Sox): 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kelvin Jimenez (White Sox): Blown Save (1), Loss (0-1), 0.2 innings, three hits, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-2)
Hector Luna (Dodgers): 0-for-2.
Dodgers beat White Sox 5-4

Tagg Bozied (Athletics): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (Giants): One inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
A's beat Giants 4-2

David Eckstein (Padres): 0-for-1 with two walks and one caught stealing.
Emil Brown (Padres): 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Padres lost to Rangers 4-3

Felipe Lopez (Puerto Rico): 1-for-5 with two RBIs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Puerto Rico beat Red Sox 9-5

Blaine Neal (Phillies): One inning, one hit, no runs, one walk, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)
Phillies lost to USA 9-6

John Gall (Astros): One walk.
Brian Esposito (Astros): Catcher.
Chad Paronto (Astros): Save (1), one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)
Astros beat Panama 7-5

Stubby Clapp (Canada): One walk and assisted in one double play.
Canada beat Yankees 6-0

Alberto Castillo (Dominican Republic): 0-for-2.
Julian Tavarez (Dominican Republic): One inning, one hit, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)
Dominican Republic lost to Cardinals 4-1

Marlon Anderson (Mets): 1-for-3 and one outfield assist.
Fernando Tatis (Mets): 0-for-3.
Mets beat Italy 3-2

Cesar Izturis (Venezuela): 0-for-3 with one run and one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Orber Moreno (Venezuela): 1.2 innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Reid Gorecki (Braves): Centerfield.
Braves beat Venezuela 8-4

Edgar Gonzalez (Mexico): 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one ground into double play.
Ricardo Rincon (Mexico): One inning, one hit, no runs, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Mexico beat Rockies 7-3

Camco's Blaine Neal Makes Phillies' Pitch (Interview)

Phillies are latest of many stops for S.J.'s Blaine Neal

He's been a Cougar, a Manatee and a Sea Dog. A Cannon, an Isotope and a Driller. A Sky Sox, a Curve, a Chief and a Mud Hen.

Courier Post Online

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

Ex-Cardinals Watch 2-26-09: Coco Crisp Solo HR, John Gall 2 RBIs, Aaron Miles 1 RBI, Tomo Ohka Lit Up, Felipe Lopez 2 Hits, Emil Brown Doubles

Dmitri Young (Nationals): One walk.
Nationals beat Tigers 2-1

John Gall (Astros): 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.
Vladimir Nunez (Braves): 0.1 innings, no hits or runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Braves beat Astros 8-7

Mike Lincoln (Reds): One inning, two hits, one earned run. (g/f:1-2)
Reds lost to Twins 10-4

J.D. Drew (Red Sox): 0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Red Sox lost to Pirates 3-2

Cesar Izturis (Orioles): 0-for-4.
Alberto Castillo (Orioles): Win (1-0), two innings, one hit, no runs, two strikeouts. (g/f:2-2)
Orioles beat Cardinals 11-3

Miguel Cairo (Phillies): 0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Blaine Neal (Phillies): Loss (0-1), 0.2 innings, two hits, four earned runs, two walks, one wild pitch. (g/f:1-1)
Phillies lost to Blue Jays 6-2

Marlon Anderson (Mets): 0-for-1.
Robinson Cancel (Mets): 0-for-1.
Mets shut out Marlins 9-0

Adam Kennedy (Rays): 0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Richard (Rays): 0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Michel Hernandez (Rays): 0-for-1.
Rays lost to Yankees 5-1

Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks): 2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Dan Haren (Diamondbacks): Started, two innings, one hit, one earned run, one home run, and one strikeout. (g/f:3-2)
Rich Rundles (Indians): Hold (1), one inning, two hits, two runs (one earned), one hit by pitch, one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Tomo Ohka (Indians): Loss (0-1), one inning, seven hits, six runs (two earned), one home run. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
D-Backs beat Indians 15-9

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers): One inning, no hits or runs, one walk, one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)
Edgar Renteria (Giants): 0-for-1 with one walk.
Josh Phelps (Giants): 0-for-2.
Dodgers beat Giants 16-7

So Taguchi (Cubs): 0-for-1.
Aaron Miles (Cubs): 1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Cubs beat Brewers 7-4

Tagg Bozied (Athletics): One walk.
Terry Evans (Angels): 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Angels beat A's 3-1

Prentice Redman (Mariners): 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Emil Brown (Padres): 1-for-2 with one double and one outfield assist.
Edgar Gonzalez (Padres): 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
M's and Padres tie at 4-4 after 10 innings

Coco Crisp (Royals): 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Royals beat Rangers 7-2

Phillies Express Interest In Three Relievers, Including Randy Flores

The Phillies have expressed interest in some of the remaining left-handers on the free-agent market: Joe Beimel (5-1, 2.02 ERA last season for the Los Angeles Dodgers), Will Ohman (4-1, 3.68 ERA with the Atlanta Braves) and Randy Flores (1-0, 5.26 ERA with the St. Louis Cardinals).

Phillies Official Site

Some Ex-Cardinal Minor/Major League Players Sign Deals

Astros: John Gall & Josh Pressley
Phillies: Blaine Neal & Justin Pope
Pirates: Juan Mateo
Nationals: Jorge Sosa

Announced in this addition of transactions is Cardinals signing Julio Castellano & Joe Thurston

Baseball America

Phillies Sign Blaine Neal & Re-Sign Justin Pope

Neal, 30, finished tied for second in the International League lead in saves (26), while going 1-0 with a 1.21 ERA in 38 games for Triple-A Toledo.

Phillies Official Site

Topps, MiLB Name Top Triple-A Players

No Redbirds

MiLB

The Free Agents Who Could Excel In New Roles

Felipe Lopez- The versatile infielder had a good showing after being dealt to the Cardinals in 2009. If anything, he plays great defense and could double as a shortstop. In 43 games he hit .385 with 21 RBIs for the Cardinals (in 100 games, he only had 25 for the Nationals). It would be smart for the Orioles to sign Felipe Lopez to play shortstop next season. I say just offer a one year deal, and see where it goes from there. Baltimore was scouting him heavily before he was dealt to St. Louis.

Scouting The Sports