Colby Rasmus Returns As Reminder Of How Cardinals Rethought The Draft

During the spring of 2005, the Cardinals dispatched a handful of scouts to see a former prep pitcher with a sore elbow who had suddenly, remarkably taken aim at Bo Jackson’s Alabama high school record for home runs. The young slugger had 42 homers in his final two seasons in high school, and a record 24 as a senior.

Bird Land

John Mozeliak Outfoxed Billy Beane On Brett Wallace Deal

In dealing Brett Wallace, the Cardinals acquired one of the cornerstones of their batting order, left fielder Matt Holliday, and cleared the way for David Freese to become their third baseman.

RetroSimba

Cardinals See The Benefit Of Having Shifty Defense; Scouts Chuck Fick & Bruce Benedict Let Go; Allen Craig Contributes; Adam Wainwright Named Game Five Starter

When it came to the aggressive defensive shifting that has become vogue around the majors, especially in Pittsburgh, the Cardinals moved away from the practice this season in deference to their pitchers.

Post-Dispatch

2013 Big League Debuts & Their Signing Scouts

Each player who makes his major league debut this season had a scout and/or scouting director recommend him to his signing organization. To give credit where credit is due, we’ll track those scouts and those directors for each player to make the big leagues for the first time in 2013.

Baseball America

Springfield Cardinals Notebook 6-23-10

Aaron Luna and Scott McGregor were hot for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A club this past week as the first half ended with a second-place finish.

The Cardinal Nation

Chuckie Fick Undeterred By Dad's Scouting Role

Chuckie Fick knows the question is coming as soon as he meets a new reporter.

After all, with a St. Louis Cardinals scout for a father and everyone knowing he recommended you to the organization, isn't it natural to feel more pressure to prove yourself?

Springfield News-Leader

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 8-18-09

Monday’s standouts: Allen Craig, Chuckie Fick, Adron Chambers and David Kopp. Johnson Cityans Ross Smith, Romulo Ruiz and Ted Obregon each homered in the ninth in a big comeback as the system went 4-3.

The Cardinal Nation

Sam Freeman Placed On Springfield Disabled List; Chuckie Fick Called Up From Palm Beach; Kenny Maiques Released

Springfield Cardinals left-hander Sam Freeman has been put on the disabled list with a sore left elbow. The hard-throwing reliever posted a 3.52 earned run average in 15 Double-A appearances and is at the Cardinals' rehab facility in Florida.
Springfield News-Leader

Chuckie Fick: Second 2009 Promotion

Sarasota Beat Palm Beach 4-2: Colt Sedbrook & Shane Peterson 1 RBI Each, Adron Chambers 2 Hits & Triples, Matt Arburr Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Adron Chambers 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Colt Sedbrook 0-for-4 with one RBI.
Shane Peterson 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Arburr 1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Chuckie Fick 1.2 innings, no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Thomas Eager One inning, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Paul Vasquez 0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Domnit Bolivar 0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Chris Swauger 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Francisco Rivera 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Nick Additon Started, Loss (2-2), two innings, one hit, one earned run, three walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-3)
Shaun Garceau 2.1 innings, four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-2)
Sam Freeman One inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, one wild pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)

Boxscore

Q&A With Jeff Luhnow

For those of you who don't know, Jeff Luhnow is the VP of Amateur Scouting and Player Development for the St. Louis Cardinals. As you'll read from the interview, Jeff comes from a business background , and among other things has had a hand in integrating data-based analysis into some of its personnel decision-making processes in the Cardinals' organization. He was over the '05-'08 drafts, which include Colby Rasmus, Brett Wallace and Chris Perez.

Beyond The Boxscore

Quad Cities River Bandits Roster Filled With Familiar Faces

When the Quad Cities River Bandits take the field for Sunday's exhibition game against the Double-A Springfield Cardinals, both rosters will be full of familiar faces. While the visiting Springfield squad will feature almost exclusively former QC'ers, the River Bandits initial roster - officially announced on Friday - includes 10 players that called Modern Woodmen Park home in 2008.
Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site

In preparation for their Sunday home exhibition against the Springfield Cardinals, the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Single-A Midwest League have announced their season-opening roster.
The Cardinal Nation

2009 Cardinals Prospect #15: Richard Castillo

The 18-year-old couldn’t help but be noticed as he dominated older players in full season ball. Today’s article is FREE!

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

Q&A With Chuckie Fick

Chuckie Fick very quietly put together a terrific season for the River Bandits, posting a 3.17 ERA over 20 games. I recently had the chance to catch up with Chuckie for a little Q and A, and he was kind enough to oblige.

Future Redbirds

Chuckie Fick: Grown Up Around The Game

Dustin Mattison caught up with pitcher Chuckie Fick after the end of the Quad Cities’ 2008 season.

The Birdhouse

Quad Cities Beat Wisconsin 6-3: Edwards & Murphy Both 1 HR & 2 RBI's, Smith Doubles & 1 RBI, Ingram 1 RBI, Fick Nice Start, Gonzalez 1st Save

Individual Highlights:
D'Marcus Ingram 1-for-5 with 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 SB, & 1 OF Assist.
Jon Edwards 2-for-3 with 1 HR, 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, & 1 Sac Fly.
Curt Smith 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, & 1 Throwing Error.
Domnit Bolivar 2-for-4 with 1 Run, 1 K, & 1 CS.
Blake Murphy 2-for-3 with 1 HR, 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, & 1 BB.
Chuckie Fick Win(6-5), Started, 6 Innings, 5 Hits, 3 Runs(2 ER), 1 BB, 1 HBP, & 6 K's(ground out-fly out:7-4).
Dylan Gonzalez (SV, 1), 2 Innings, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 WP, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1).

Rough Outing:
Tommy Pham 0-for-3 with 1 Sacrifice, 1 K, & 1 GIDP.
Nick Peoples 0-for-4 with 1 K.
Matt Spade (H, 6), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1)(inherited runners-scored:1-1).

Boxscore

River Bandits Official Site Post Game

Quad-City Times Post Game

Devin Shepherd: A Five-Tool Player

Dustin Mattison interviews St. Louis Cardinals Gulf Coast League outfielder Devin Shepherd.

The Birdhouse

Quad Cities River Bandits Report 7-31-08

This week, our St. Louis Cardinals Midwest League club report features an interview with outfielder Adron Chambers.

The Birdhouse

Quad Cities Beats Burlington 5-2: Oeder 2 Solo HR's, Wallace Double & Triples, Rivera 2 RBI's, Kozma 1 RBI, Chambers Doubles, Fick Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Adron Chambers 2-for-4 with 1 2B & 2 Runs.
Pete Kozma 1-for-4 with 1 RBI & Assisted In 3 Double Plays.
Brett Wallace 3-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 Run, & 1 BB.
Francisco Rivera 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 2 Two-Out RBI's, 1 K, & Assisted In 3 Double Plays.
Nick Peoples 1-for-4 with 1 2B & 2 K's.
Ross Oeder 2-for-3 with 2 HR's, 2 RBI's, 2 Runs, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Chuckie Fick Win(3-2), Started, 6 Innings, 6 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), 1 HR, & 4 K's(ground out-fly out:10-4).
Wayne Daman (H, 2), 2 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:4-0).
Pete Parise (SV, 9), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1).

Rough Outing:
Carlos Pupo 0-for-4.
D'Marcus Ingram 0-for-4.
Roberto Espinoza 0-for-4 with 2 K's.

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River Bandits Official Site Post Game

Quad-City Post Game

Maturity Wins Out Over High-Risk Talent In Draft

In the inexact science of high-priced athletic talent evaluation, one of the worst-kept secrets in the business is how many scouts, general managers and coaches in every sport love and loathe the task of scouting and drafting kids.

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