Showing posts with label Carlos Matias. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carlos Matias. Show all posts

Friday, February 3, 2017

Carlos Martinez Realizes Dreams For Family

Carlos Martinez was with his entire family at a softball field in the Dominican Republic when he found out that the framework of his long-term contract had been set Sunday.

Post-Dispatch

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Carlos Martinez: New Contract With Cardinals The Realization Of 'A Dream'

What began with a year of tracking down documents and the 40-page binder it produced – complete with one key piece of paper, his mother’s death certificate – brought Carlos Martinez to stage Thursday at Busch Stadium and financial security his family has never known.

Bird Land

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

From Puerto Plata To St. Louis

Nearly five years it took to Oscar Taveras and Carlos Martinez go three thousand kilometers from Puerto Plata to San Luis to join in the same major league team, which had previously done at different levels and places from they were children.  (translated)

ESPN Deportes

Friday, February 28, 2014

Carlos Martinez Has Wow Factor As He Bids For Starter Job

As a boy growing up on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, small and wiry Carlos Martinez had dreams that, like his arm, were far bigger than his frame suggested. Through a translator this week, the Cardinals’ righty explained that when he envisioned his goal he wanted “to have control of a game.”

Post-Dispatch

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Once A Red Sox Prospect, Carlos Martinez Happy With Cardinals

It's early afternoon on the fourth-floor pavilion at Fenway Park, and Cardinals rookie Carlos Martinez looks like he is being swallowed by a navy blue hoody with "2013 World Series" written across his chest.

St. Louis Official Site

Saturday, May 4, 2013

With Jason Motte Out For Year, Cardinals Retool Bullpen

The same day the Cardinals promoted a top talent from the minors to address immediate troubles in the bullpen they also gained closure on the injury that first led to their discombobulated relief.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

March 23: Q Of The Day

Is there any talk as to what “issues” Carlos Martinez is having in obtaining a visa? If not, are there common reasons that makes it difficult to obtain the visa?

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Carlos Martinez Still Waiting For Visa; Rafael Furcal To Rehab In Miami; Extra Bases

More than five weeks after he was scheduled to report to major-league spring training, pitching prospect Carlos Martinez remains in the Dominican Republic awaiting a work visa to travel to the U.S.

Post-Dispatch

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Chris Carpenter Goes On 60-Day DL; Shelby Miller Takes Mound; The Adam Wainwright Wait; Carlos Martinez Still Absent; Extra Bases

The Cardinals placed starter Chris Carpenter on the 60-day disabled list Friday because of the nerve issues in his right shoulder that the club expects to keep him off the mound indefinitely and potentially for the entire season.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Carlos Martinez Has 'An Electric Arm'

Drawn by the promise of precocious speed, Cardinals director of international affairs Moises Rodriguez followed scout Juan Mercado to an abandoned ballpark in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, for a private workout with a slim, wiry righthander.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Busch To Host Quad Cities Regular Season Game

Busch Stadium will serve as host for a May 26 Midwest League game between the Cardinals' Quad Cities affiliate and the Kane County Cougars (Royals).
Members of the Quad City River Bandits, the Cardinals' Class A affiliate, will have an opportunity to play under the bright lights of the big leagues on May 26, when they play the Kane County Cougars at Busch Stadium.
The River Bandits will head south to St. Louis, Missouri to take on the Kane County Cougars on Thursday, May 26 at Busch Stadium, the home of the Bandits' parent club the St. Louis Cardinals.
For at least one day, the Quad-Cities River Bandits will be living life in the big leagues.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Exclusive Interview: Carlos Martinez

The much-heralded St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect from the Dominican Republic speaks about his paperwork problems, his USA arrival, his repertoire and a comparison to a future Hall of Famer.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Cardinals Get First Look At Hard-Throwing 19-Year Old Carlos Martinez

Saturday's most significant moment for the Cardinals front office may have taken place on a rear field while the intrasquad was going on inside the main stadium.

Friday, January 28, 2011

2010 International Signings Roundup

4. Carlos Matias, P, STL
Matias ate DSL hitters alive with his upper 90's fastball. The K/BB rate is exciting for a guy who can get close to 100 MPH. He's far from a likely success, but a great fastball like that can't be taught and can allow a pitcher to succeed much more readily. He could be the best pitcher out of this group.

Monday, January 10, 2011

The Cardinal Nation 2011 Prospect # 5: Carlos Matinez

The $1.5 million teen formerly known as Carlos Matias dominated in the Dominican in 2010. Where will he start in the USA in 2011?

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Reactions To Tony LaRussa's Return In 2011

Most of the questions asked of St. Louis Cardinals players on Monday were about who wasn't coming back for 2011 as opposed to who was.

Friday, October 15, 2010

2010 DSL Cardinals Starting Pitchers

Josh Jones’ detailed report on the ten pitchers that saw action as starters for the 2010 Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Carlos Martinez Ok'd To Sign

The Cardinals were notified in the past week that prized international pitching prospect Carlos Martinez (nee Matias) has received a work visa and will be eligible to join the organization this coming spring, a club official confirmed.