Choi Hyang-Nam Signs On To Pitch For Wr. Neustadt In Austria

When describing Choi Hyang-nam, there is no better word than journeyman. At the same time, his baseball career has been a continuous challenge.

Korea Joongang Daily

Bids Are In On Kim Kwang-Hyun

The South Korean baseball club SK Wyverns have been informed of the highest bid submitted by a Major League Baseball (MLB) club for their posted pitcher Kim Kwang-hyun, officials here said on Tuesday.

Yonhap News Agency

Orix Passes On Hyang-Nam Choi

Oryx 12, new foreign outfielder Karabaiyo Francisco (26) = BC before, Gunma-league players have registered under control. 91 jersey. The Korean-born pitcher Choi joined tested 8 (39) passed on to acquire. (Translated)

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Hyang-Nam Choi Pitches Simulated Game For Orix

Hyang-Nam Choi pitched in a simulated game before tonight's game and faced 7 Ichi-gun batters and allowed 2 could-be hits. He topped out at 138km/h and tossed a total 32 pitches.

Yakyu Baku

Hyang-Nam Choi Released By Dodgers, Plans Tryout With Orix In NPB

t appears the Orix Buffaloes will be giving 39-year-old right-handed pitcher Hyang-Nam Choi a tryout between 7/6 and 7/11. Choi will likely also get a chance to practice with the Ichi-gun team on the 8th.

Yakyubaka

Albuquerque Isotopes Defeat Memphis Redbirds In Extra Innings

The Albuquerque Isotopes took advantage of a Ruben Gotay error in the top of the 11th to beat the Redbirds 6-5 at AutoZone Park. The loss makes it three straight for Memphis.
Memphis Redbirds Official Site

The Memphis Redbirds clawed their way out of a five-run hole Friday night, only to drop a tough 6-5 decision to the Albuquerque Isotopes in 11 innings at AutoZone Park.
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-19-10: Daric Barton 2 Hits, Doubles, & Solo HR; Scott Rolen 2-Run HR; Chris Duncan 2 RBIs; Jamey Wright Pitches 2.2 Scoreless In.

Jorge Sosa (Red Sox) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck out one for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-2)

Pirates beat Red Sox 9-7

Royce Ring (Yankees) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (3). (g/f:2-0)

Yankees beat Tigers 6-2

Brian Barden (Marlins) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting seventh. 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Hector Luna (Marlins) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Marlins beat Cardinals 7-6

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted third. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Astros beat Blue Jays 2-0

Mike Maroth (Twins) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck out one for the hold (1). (g/f:3-2)

Jolbert Cabrera (Mets) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Twins beat Mets 7-3

Joe Thurston (Braves) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Troy Glaus (Braves) started at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Tigers and Braves tied 4-4

Adam Kennedy (Nationals) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Chris Duncan (Nationals) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-2 with two RBIs and one run.

Nationals beat Cardinals 13-5

Terry Evans (Angels) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second. 1-for-3 with one double and one run.
Joel Pineiro (Angels) started and pitched four innings. He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck out four for thw winning decision (1-0). 0-for-2 with two strikeouts at the plate. (g/f:4-2)

Jim Edmonds (Brewers) started in centerfield and moved to first base, batting second. 0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jeff Suppan (Brewers) started and pitched three innings. He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck out four for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:2-3)

Angels beat Brewers 10-5

Mike Parisi (Cubs) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck out one. (g/f:4-1)

Cubs beat White Sox 8-4

Jamey Wright (Indians) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out two. (g/f:3-2)

Edgar Renteria (Giants) started at shortstop and batted second. 2-for-4 with one RBI, onr run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Mark DeRosa (Giants) started in left field and batted fifth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Giants beat Indians 7-6

Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Indians beat Rangers 12-2

Blaine Boyer (Diamondbacks) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), and one home run. (g/f:0-3)

Royals beat Diamondbacks 24-9

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted third. 2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Rockies beat Athletics 10-4

Ronnie Belliard (Dodgers) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Timo Perez (Dodgers) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth. 1-for-1 at the plate.
Hyang-Nam Choi (Dodgers) entered in the seventh and pitched two-thirds of an inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)

David Eckstein (Padres) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Padres beat Dodgers 9-4

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted eighth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at first base and batted three. 1-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Aaron Miles (Reds) entered late in the game at second base and batted fourth. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Reds beat Mariners 6-2

CPBL-Dodgers Series Rosters

Here are the rosters for the upcoming series between the CPBL and Los Angeles Dodgers, to be played on March 12th, 13th (in Tienmu), and 14th (in Kaohsiung)

Pro Baseball Taiwan Blogspot

Four Former Cardinals On Dodgers Roster Headed To Taiwan

Manny will get to be Manny in Taiwan.

The Los Angeles Dodgers today announced the expected roster for the upcoming three-game series in Taiwan . Additional players may be added or changed prior to the March 10 departure.

The Biz Of Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-10

Ruben Gotay is the player of the day in our daily report on St. Louis Cardinals prospects past and present in winter ball.

The Cardinal Nation

Dodgers Re-Sign Hyang-Nam Choi To Minor League Deal

Baseball America

Minor League Transactions May 17-23

Diamondbacks signed Abraham Nunez.
Indians recalled Rich Rundles.
Rockies signed Ben Julianel.
Dodgers signed Hyang-Nam Choi.
Athletics placed Chris Farley on the 7-day disabled list.
Phillies outrighted Miguel Cairo to Triple-A.
Nationals reinstated Jorge Sosa from inactive list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: 1B Javier Brito
Recalled: LHP Charlie Manning
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Shane Robinson
Outrighted to minors and removed from 40-man: LHP Charlie Manning
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Jonny Bravo, C Brandon Yarbrough, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Jon Edwards

Baseball America

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-16-09: Dan Serafini Retires, Hyang-Nam Choi Signs Deal, Carmen Cali Promoted, Joe Nelson Over Troy Percival

Brian Barton (Braves):
From the time he was 5 years old, Brian Barton looked up at the stars and saw a place he would like to go.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Joe Nelson & Troy Percival (Rays):
That was Joe Nelson working the ninth inning of a two-run game Saturday and not Troy Percival, the guy with 357 career saves.
Bradenton Herald

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Milwaukee won its second 1-0 game this season thanks mostly to winning pitcher Jeff Suppan (3-3), who pitched seven scoreless innings in his best start of the year.
Brewers Official Site

Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
The victory raised new manager A.J. Hinch's record to 2-6, but more importantly in the clubhouse, Max Scherzer picked up a much-deserved first big league win in his 23rd appearance and 14th start.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Kiko Calero (Marlins):
Kiko Calero has 21 appearances, while Renyel Pinto has 20. Leo Nunez and Dan Meyer each are at 16. So to preserve the bullpen, an extra pitcher was kept.
The Fish Pond

Fernando Tatis (Mets):
Jeremy Reed made his first career start at first base Friday night, and Fernando Tatis started there Saturday. The Mets have also revealed plans to use natural infielder Daniel Murphy at the position, though Manuel said he doesn't anticipate using any of the three there exclusively.
Mets Official Site

Dan Serafini (Retired):
The left-handed pitcher Dan Serafini has decided to retire from baseball in the uniform of the Monterrey Sultans, having been forever in the history of the club and the Mexican League, where in his season The 2003 debut, was recorded forever as the best pitcher in the league championship in 1.59 PCLA effectiveness. (Translated)
Sultanes de Monterrey Official Site

Carmen Cali (Dodgers):
Promoted from Double-A Chattanooga to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Hyang-Nam Choi (Dodgers):
Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles Dodgers and was assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Final Cardinals Spring Training Summary

A few closing notes from Roger Dean Stadium on today's Cardinals action:

Springfield News-Leader

Cardinals Cut Nine From Minor League Camp

One of the St. Louis Cardinals first forays into the Asian free-agent market, pitcher Hyang-Nam Choi, was one of nine cuts from the minor-league camp this morning. Choi, a righthander, was signed this past winter and brought to camp with the idea that he would at least make the Class AAA Memphis bullpen. At 37, Choi had to move fast to make the signing matter, and when it became clear that he was inconsistent in the minor-league games the Cardinals moved him to make room for a prospect in the Memphis bullpen.
Birdland

The nine players released by the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday are Hyang-Nam Choi, Russ Haltiwanger, Jon Mikrut, Brian Cartie, Zach Pitts, Matt Spade, Wayne Daman, Jose Mateo and Jameson Maj.
The Cardinal Nation

Memphis Redbirds Fall Short Despite Strong Start, Lose 9-4 To New Orleans

In their second meeting with New Orleans since beginning Spring Training, the Redbirds once again found themselves on the losing end of competition, falling short to the Zephyrs 9-4 after holding the lead for four innings.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site

Cardinals Beat Nationals 12-11: Ryan Ludwick Doubles, Homers, & 5 RBIs; Colby Rasmus 5 Hits, 2 Doubles, & 3 RBIs; Albert Pujols Doubles & 2 RBIs

Individual Highlights:
Skip Schumaker 2-for-4 with three runs and one strikeout.
Colby Rasmus 5-for-6 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, and three runs.
Albert Pujols 1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.
Chris Duncan 1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ryan Ludwick 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, five RBIs (four w/two-outs), and one run.
Khalil Greene 0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Freese 2-for-4 with one double, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Jason Motte Save (4), one inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Joe Thurston 0-for-2.
Brian Barden 0-for-2.
Jon Jay 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Kyle McClellan One inning, six hits, six earned runs, and two walks. (g/f:3-0)
Royce Ring 0.1 innings, three hits, three earned runs, and one home run. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)
Hyang-Nam Choi Hold (1), one inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Boxscore
Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Saturday Tidbits: Pitcher In The 9 Spot

There's at least one Cardinals blogger out there who may be sad today, because the pitcher is hitting ninth today. And it's likely not to be just a one-day thing. Basically, TLR's rationale is there's no natural 9 hitter except Rasmus today, and he really wanted Rasmus in the 2 spot. There will be days this year when there's no good fit for the 9 spot, and it sounds like on those days, the pitcher will move back to 9.

Obviously, You're Not A Golfer

Memphis Redbirds Get First Taste Of Spring Training, Fall To New Orleans 10-4

Spring Training finally arrived for the Redbirds today, and it definitely showed some room for improvement. The Redbirds fell to New Orleans 10-4, putting together six hits and stranding five runners in their Spring Training debut.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site

Cardinals Spring Training Notebook 3-9-09

Albert Pujols survives a kick in the head from a runner at first, as he stayed in what was an ugly game even by Spring Training standards Sunday as Florida scored six runs in the fifth inning, due in large part because of consecutive errors by Chris Duncan, Albert Pujols and Skip Schumaker, to propel them to a 9-8 win over St. Louis.

The Birdhouse