Former Cardinals In Independent Leagues Transactions For Mid-October Thru Early-November

Juan Richardson had his 2010 option exercised by Lincoln of the American Association.

Justin Knoff had his 20010 option exercised by Sussex of the Can-Am League.

Matt Weagle was released by Worcester of the Can-Am League.

Chris Farley, Zach Zuercher, and Omar Pena had their 2010 options exercised by Worcester of the Cam-Am league.

Jose Mateo has signed a 2010 contract with Southern Illinois of the Frontier League.

Kris Honel had his 2010 option exercised by Long Beach of the Golden Baseball League.

Reid Price and Junior Spivey had their 2010 options exercised by Tucson of the Golden Baseball League.

Armando Carrasco, Ben Johnson, and Scott Spiezio had their 2010 options exercised by Orange County of the Golden Baseball League.

Kevin House was traded from Edmonton of the Golden Baseball League to Joliet of the Northern League.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-20-09: Jason Marquis 12-Game Winner; Mark Grudzielanek Signs Deal; Felipe Lopez Traded; Julian Tavarez DFA'd

Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
The Brewers bolstered their defense and added to their offense Sunday, acquiring infielder Felipe Lopez from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Minor League outfielder Cole Gillespie and right-handed pitcher Roque Mercedes.
Brewers Official Site

As part of their efforts to build for the future, the D-backs on Sunday traded second baseman Felipe Lopez to the Brewers in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
For D-backs right-hander Max Scherzer, not getting a chance to pitch in his hometown during the three-game series with the Cardinals was a mixed bag.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Chris Perez (Indians):
Chris Perez is feeling more comfortable on the mound, and it's shown.
Indians Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
A surprise name appeared on the lineup card in the Mariners' clubhouse on Sunday morning.
Mariners Official Site

Jim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):
With Jim Riggleman at the helm, I was wondering if you could familiarize Nats fans with Riggleman's style of managing.
Nationals Official Site

Julian Tavarez (Nationals):
You wouldn't know it from his cheerful demeanor, but 17-year veteran Julian Tavarez was designated for assignment following the Nationals' 11-3 loss to the Cubs on Sunday.
Nationals Official Site

Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
The news on Edgar Gonzalez, who was hit on the helmet by a Jason Hammel 93-mph fastball on Saturday night, was encouraging Sunday as the infielder was released from the hospital.
Padres Official Site

Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Both Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson have rejected the Pirates' contract offers, and as of Sunday, neither has come back to present a counter-offer. The absence of any sort of counter-offer, general manager Neal Huntington said, does not leave the organization optimistic that a deal will be reached with either player in the coming days.
Pirates Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis didn't get a chance to show his stuff at the All-Star Game in St. Louis, but he showed why he was All-Star-worthy Sunday at PETCO Park.
Rockies Official Site

Mark Grudzielanek (Twins):
But on Sunday, the Twins tried to give themselves a little insurance for their middle infield by signing veteran second baseman Mark Grudzielanek to a Minor League contract.
Twins Official Site

Brian Esposito (Astros):
Triple-A Round Rock called him up from Double-A Corpus Chritsti.

Matt Weagle (Worcester):
The Worcester Tornados of the Can Am League placed him on the inactive list retroactive to July 13.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-22-09: Adam Kennedy Heading To Outfield; Felipe Lopez On The Trading Block; Dmitri Young Rehab Assignment; Matt Weagle Activated

John Tamargo (Mariners):
John Tamargo has been around professional baseball long enough to succinctly sum up what he expects of his Everett AquaSox this season.
Seattle Times

Adam Kennedy & Daric Barton (Athletics):
With Cust at DH, the A's were down to three outfielders Monday -- starters Matt Holliday, Rajai Davis and Ryan Sweeney. Were a fourth needed, Geren said, starting second baseman Adam Kennedy likely would have moved into the outfield, with third baseman Jack Hannahan moving to second, first baseman Bobby Crosby moving to third and Daric Barton taking over at first.
Athletics Official Site

Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks):
Pitchers Doug Davis and Jon Garland fit that profile, as does second baseman Felipe Lopez. The club would certainly like to deal Chad Tracy if he is able to get back to being healthy and show the form he had the first couple of weeks of the season.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Dmitri Young (Nationals):
What is the status of Dmitri Young? What plans do the Nationals have for him?
Nationals Official Site

Scott Boras (Agent) & Jim Leyland (Tigers MGR):
Agent Scott Boras, whose remarks regarding the Tigers' decision to sit Magglio Ordonez sparked a strong rebuke from manager Jim Leyland, has tried to clarify his remarks.
Tigers Official Site

Matt Weagle (Worcester):
The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League activated him.

Ex-Cardinal Watch 6-10-09: Coco Crisp Misses Another Game; Anthony Reyes To Have Tommy John Surgery; Emil Brown To Minors; Jameson Maj Traded

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Although Royals manager Trey Hillman was hoping to have Coco Crisp back in the lineup for all three games of the Cleveland series, that did not happen.
Royals Official Site

Anthony Reyes (Indians):
Lots of injury updates for you, courtesy of head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. The big news is that not only is Anthony Reyes having the ulnar nerve transposition surgery recommended by the Indians, but he might also mix in a little Tommy John, for good measure. Dr. Lewis Yocum will perform the transposition on Friday and, if he discovers the ligament needs to be replaced, he'll perform the Tommy John. If Reyes just has the transposition, he'll miss four to six months. If he has the Tommy John, he'll be a year away from being ready to pitch in the big leagues. Either way, his '09 season is over.

The transposition surgery was originally to take place last Friday, but Reyes didn't immediately consent to the possibility of Tommy John until he had several conversations with Yocum. So that was the holdup.
Castro Turf

Emil Brown (Mets):
In other "news," Emil Brown has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Buffalo.
Newsday

Aaron Miles (Cubs):
The Cubs activated Aaron Miles from the disabled list and optioned infielder/outfielder Jake Fox to Triple-A Iowa.
Down On The Farm

Daric Barton (Athletics):
Fresh on the heels of being called up from Triple-A Sacramento for the first time this season, Daric Barton was all smiles in the same uniform he wore 140 times with the big boys in Oakland last year.
Athletics Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
But Black won't be the only former Angel making his return to the stadium. Second baseman David Eckstein played with the club for four seasons, including the 2002 season when the Angels won their first and only World Series title.
Padres Official Site

Nate Cotton (Kansas City):
The Kansas City T-Bones and manager Andy McCauley have announced the signing of pitcher Nate Cotton to a contract for the 2009 season.
WIBW

Matt Weagle (Worcester):
The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League placed him on the disabled list.

Jamerson Maj (San Angelo):
The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League traded him to the San Angelo Colts of the United Baseball League.

Cardoza Tucker (Orange County):
The Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League placed him on the inactive list.

Brandon Johnson (Somerset):
“Not playing” last season and “not playing” this season have two very different meanings to Brandon Johnson.
Patriots Pulse/My Central Jersey

Former Cardinals Playing In The Canadian American Association 2009

Chris Grossman - Brockton Rox
Justin Knoff - Sussex Skyhawks
Stuart Pomeranz - New Jersey Jackals
Mike Schellinger - Sussex Skyhawks
Wayne Lundgren - Brockton Rox
Omar Pena - Worcester Tornadoes
Zach Zuercher - Worcester Tornadoes

Missing In Action From 2008:
Dennis Abreu (Brockton), Jose Contreras (Quebec), Justin Garza (New Jersey), Will Groff (Nashua), Michael Gross (Quebec), Alex Pena (Worcester), Reid Price (Ottawa/New Hampshire), and Matt Weagle (Worcester).

The Candian American Association opened their season May 28: Official Site

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-27-09: Rich Rundles Optioned Out; Jose Contreras, Matt Weagle, & Matt Spade Cut Loose; Aaron Miles Hits D.L.

Aaron Miles (Cubs):
On Wednesday, infielder Aaron Miles was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained shoulder.
Cubs Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
But thanks to Branyan's tie-breaking, two-run home run in the sixth inning off Athletics starter Trevor Cahill, and Bedard's masterful pitching over 6 2/3 innings, the ongoing RISP misfires were not much of a factor.
Mariners Official Site

Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson will both be back in Friday's lineup after both being given the day off on Wednesday. Sanchez and Wilson had both started 15 games in a row before Wednesday's breather.
Pirates Official Site

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Center fielder Coco Crisp was out of the Royals' lineup with a sore right shoulder on Wednesday but is not likely headed for the disabled list, manager Trey Hillman said.
Royals Official Site

Rich Rundles (Indians):
Was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus.

Juan Richardson (Lincoln):
Placed on the inactive list by the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association.

Gary Burnham (Chiba Lotte):
Former two-time Bridgeport Bluefish Gary Burnham is making a splash in the Eastern Hemisphere. Burnham, a Hartford native, is now in his first season of professional baseball at the major league level. The hard-hitting lefty is currently a member of the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japan Pacific League. Chiba Lotte may sound familiar to Connecticut residents as they are managed by none other than Bobby Valentine, a former manager of the New York Mets.
Atlantic League Official Site

Stuart Pomeranz (New Jersey):
Was placed on the inactive list by the New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League.

Mike Schellinger (Sussex):
Was placed on the inactive list by the Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League.

Jose Conteras (Free Agent):
Was released by the Quebec Capitals of the Can-Am League.

Matt Weagle (Free Agent):
Was released by the Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League.

Matt Spade (Free Agent):
The Winnipeg Goldeyes of the Northern League placed him on irrevocable waivers.

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.