Showing posts with label Joe Williams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joe Williams. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Dizzy Dean, Joe Medwick & The Battle Of Tampa

Prompted by his wife, Cardinals pitcher Dizzy Dean confronted a critic and initiated an argument that escalated into a brawl inside a crowded hotel lobby.

RetroSimba

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Spying On Cardinals Reader's Queries: November 29

Sometimes when news is a bit quiet, I take a look at the site stats and see how new readers are arriving at the blog and what they have on their minds. Not knowing if they found their answers, I am listing 20 of the search arguments that have led visitors to TheCardinalNationblog.com in the last few days along with a short reply to each.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Cardinal Nation 2009 Springfield Cardinals Reliever Of The Year: Eduardo Sanchez


20-year-old right-hander Eduardo Sanchez emerged as a top prospect this season and is our selection as the Cardinals standout Double-A reliever for 2009. His manager, Ron “Pop” Warner, comments.

The Cardinal Nation

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Open Letter From Dr. Mike Marshall

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Dear Sir,

A reader of my website sent me a copies of your articles “Joe Williams: Not Your Normal Prospect” posted on May 18, 2009 and “Does the Cardinals’ signing of Joe Williams have a deeper meaning?”, May 21, 2009.

The Cardinal Nation

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Springfield Beat Tulsa 11-4: Tyler Henley Grand Slam; Steven Hill 1 HR & 4 RBIs; Daniel Descalso Doubles & 2 RBIs; Tony Cruz 4 Hits, Doubles, & 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Daryl Jones 2-for-4with one double, one triple, two runs, and one walk.
Tony Cruz 4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
Daniel Descalso 2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one throwing error.
Steven Hill 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and two runs.
Curt Smith 2-for-4 with one run and one throwing error.
Tyler Henley 1-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.
Pete Kozma 1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Tyler Herron Started, Win (2-3), seven innings, two hits, three unearned runs, four walks, and two strikeouts. 0-for-3 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:99-59)(g/f:13-6)

Rough Outing:
Joe Williams Two innings, three hits, one earned run, one home run, one wild pitch, and one strikeout. One sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:37-21)(g/f:1-4)

Boxscore
Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Extended Post Game

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Does The Cardinals' Signing Of Joe Williams Have A Deeper Meaning?

Early in the week on Scout.com, I wrote about Springfield lefty Joe Williams (pictured), a disciple of Dr. Mike Marshall who was recently signed by the St. Louis Cardinals organization after farm director Jeff Luhnow had Marshall meet with his Extended Spring Training staff. I found it to be an interesting topic to cover despite the long odds Williams still faces in ever reaching the major leagues.

The Cardinal Nation

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Monday, May 18, 2009

Joe Williams Takes A Different Approach

Joe Williams' pitching delivery draws snickers every time the 28-year-old left-handed relief pitcher throws one of his seven pitches without the high leg kick of a traditional delivery.

Springfield News-Leader

Joe Williams: Not Your Normal Prospect

After almost five years away, Dr. Mike Marshall disciple Joe Williams landed a professional contract again at the age of 28 with the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A Springfield affiliate. The left-handed pitcher discusses his long journey.

The Birdhouse

Saturday, May 16, 2009

NW Arkansas Beat Springfield 8-5: Mark Hamilton 2-Run HR, Tyler Henley Solo HR, Curt Smith 2 Hits & 1 RBI, Jim Rapoport 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Tony Cruz 1-for-4 with one double, one run, ground into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Daniel Descalso 2-for-4 with one run.
Jim Rapoport 0-for-3 with one RBI.
Tyler Henley 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Curt Smith 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one throwing error.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Joe Williams Two innings, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (p-s:26-15)(g/f:1-4)

Rough Outing:
Steven Hill 0-for-1 with one strikeout; left game after foul tipping ball off right hand.
Pete Kozma 0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Brandon Dickson Started, Loss (2-3), five innings, seven hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, and three strikeouts. (p-s:82-50)(g/f:6-6)
Brad Furnish 0.2 innings, two hits, three earned runs, two walks, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (p-s:29-14)
Marco Gonzalez 0.1 innings, two hits, no runs, and one strikeout. (p-s:18-13)(ir-s:2-1)

Boxscore
Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Monday, May 11, 2009

Arkansas Beat Springfield 7-1: Tony Cruz 1 RBI, Brett Wallace 3 Hits, Pitching Staff Struggles

Individual Highlights:
Tony Cruz 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Brett Wallace 3-for-4.
Steven Hill 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Eddie Degerman One inning, no hits or runs. (p-s:14-8)(g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Andrew Brown 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Antonio DeJesus 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Brandon Dickson Started, four innings, four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, four walks, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (p-s:84-49)(g/f:4-3)
Joe Williams One inning, two hits, two earned runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (p-s:31-12)(g/f:0-2)
Kyle Mura One inning, three hits, one intentional walk, and one strikeout. (p-s:17-10)(g/f:1-1)
Marco Gonzalez One inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, and one strikeout. (p-s:20-10)(g/f:1-1)

Boxscore
Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Springfield Beat NW Arkansas 14-9 In Game Two: Andrew Brown 2-Run HR, Steven Hill Solo HR, Daryl Jones 4 RBIs, Jim Rapoport Doubles & 3 RBIs,

Individual Highlights:
Jim Rapoport 1-for-2 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and three walks.
Daryl Jones 2-for-3 with four RBIs (three w/two-outs), one walk, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Brett Wallace 1-for-4 with three RBIs (tw w/two-outs), one strikeout, and one ground into double play.
Steven Hill 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Daniel Descalso 2-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Andrew Brown 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
Tyler Henley 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Mike Folli 1-for-2 with three runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Pete Kozma 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Eddie Degerman Win (1-1), two innings, no hits or runs, and one walk. (p-s:25-13)(g/f:3-2)

Rough Outing:
Brad Furnish Started, two innings, six hits, six earned runs, one home run, three walks, and two strikeouts. (p-s:59-33)(g/f:1-3)
Joe Williams One inning, three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and one hit by pitch. (p-s:31-14)(g/f:1-1)
Tyler Norrick Save (2), two innings, one hit, one earned run, and two walks. (p-s:41-25)(g/f:3-3)

Boxscore
Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Extended Post Game

Springfield Cardinals Move Brad Furnish To Bullpen

Brad Furnish was as surprised as anyone when he was told he was moving to the bullpen.

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Report 5-6-09: Brandon Dickson & Tyler Herron To Start; Lance Lynn Enjoys Double-A; Injury Updates; A Release & A Signing

Today's game

Northwest Arkansas vs. Springfield (DH), at Hammons Field, 12:10 p.m.

Springfield News-Leader

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Springfield Picks Up Joe Williams From Indy League, Marco Gonzalez Headed To D.L., Brandon Buckman Released, Springfield Cardinals' Tuesday Lineup

The roster moves keep coming for the Springfield Cardinals.

The club acquired left-handed pitcher Joe Williams today from the Independent League. Right-handed reliever Marco Gonzalez will go to the disabled list with tightness in his throwing elbow. Gonzalez hasn't pitched for Springfield since coming from Triple-A Memphis.
Springfield News-Leader

Brandon Buckman: Released From Springfield
Marco Gonzalez: Down & Out
Joe Williams: New-Old Recruit For Springfield