How Chris Carpenter Pitched A Gem Vs. Brewers

Chris Carpenter capped an unbeatable streak with a nearly unhittable performance.

RetroSimba

Tony LaRussa, 1997 Cardinals: Many Moves, Meager Results

In a microcosm of their dismal 1997 season, the Cardinals used a record number of pinch-hitters in a game and none produced a hit.

RetroSimba

Easy To Overlook The Giants, But Cardinals Certainly Aren't

With the baseball community consumed by all the clamor surrounding the Chicago Cubs and the potential of their first National League pennant since 1945, it seems prudent to note that the league representatives in five of the last six World Series will be opponents this weekend at Busch Stadium

Post-Dispatch

Brayan Pena Brings Cardinals Some Positive Vibes

He must have won a contest. That has to be it. This mid-30s man in the Cardinals clubhouse, with much mirth and girth, apologizing for his workout bags in the way on the floor. Cardinal for a day, that must be it, some fun fan experience on the morning before things get real, with the first official workouts Thursday.

Hochman

Classic Player Profiles: Mike Difelice

D Rays Bay

Johnson City Cardinals Ready To Get Down To Business

Johnson City Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has a slight sense of déjà vu as tonight’s Appalachian League opener with the Kingsport Mets approaches.

Johnson City Press

Probablistic Model Of Steals, Catchers

Earlier this month I introduced the idea of a Probabilistic Model of Steals. In that post, I looked at how the stage of the game, represented by the inning, changed the probability of attempting a steal, and the success rate on those attempts. Subsequent posts examined outs, the score difference and the combination of all three. This posts looks at running against catchers, comparing actual stolen base attempts against the expected number of attempts based on the model.

Baseball Musings

Mets Sign Junior Spivey To Minor League Deal, Name Mike DiFelice Minors MGR

The Mets have signed infielder Junior Spivey to a minor league contract.

Mets Blog

Cardinals Minor Matters 2-8-09

The Cardinal Nation

Mike DiFelice Retires, Will Manage Mets Rookie-League Team In Kingsport

C Mike DiFelice, who played seven games for the Rays but spent most of the year at Triple-A Durham, officially retired as a player and will manage the Mets' rookie-league team in Kingsport, Tenn

St. Petersburg Times

Cardinals Catchers Versus The Stolen Base

Today is part two of our look at the Cardinals’ focus on defending the running game. We’ll take a look at how the catchers play a role in slowing down the running game of opposing teams.

Pitchers Bat Eighth

The 2008 All Ex-Cardinals Team

Several days ago, I unveiled the St. Louis Cardinals’ “Let ‘em Go” Team, made up of 18 players that were allowed to leave by the Cardinals via free agency this decade. The common thread was that once out of St. Louis, most all of the players were paid more money than they were worth and delivered less results.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Hold Memorial For One Of Their Own, George Kissell

Even after factoring in the inherent sentimentality of such an occasion, people attending Saturday's memorial service at Al Lang Field had to conclude that George Kissell was the greatest baseball coach nobody ever heard of.
Tampa Bay

In St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, friends and family celebrated the life of George Kissell. He had served the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization for 69 years prior to his death as the result of an October auto accident.
The Birdhouse

Mike DiFelice May Not Be Done Playing Ball

DiFelice, 39, may not be done with baseball, however. An original Ray who asked for his release on Aug. 31 and said then he was "90 percent sure he'd retire," he plans to play in the World Baseball Classic for Italy. He said he would also be willing to listen if a club wanted him to play next year.

St. Petersburg Times

Yadier Molina's Run Production: Not Bad For A Catcher?

Yadier Molina singled in Albert Pujols to put the Cardinals ahead for good in Saturday’s win against the Marlins.

Fungoes

Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-1-08: Tomko Released, Eckstein Traded, Percival To Be Activated, Lambert Back Up, Wells Struggles, Young No Timetable

Brett Tomko(Free Agent):
The Padres will officially announce Monday that they've parted ways with second baseman Tadahito Iguchi and pitcher Brett Tomko.
Padres To Release Iguchi, Tomko

Rex Hudler(Angels Broadcaster):
Three current Angels broadcasters -- Steve Physioc, Rex Hudler and Jose Mota -- are among the candidates for the 2009 Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence.
Physioc, Hudler, Mota Up For Frick Award

Vladimir Nunez(Braves):
After drawing a bases-loaded walk to send home the winning run against the Braves in the 10th inning on Saturday night, Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes pounded his chest in front of Atlanta right-hander Vladimir Nunez, who wasn't happy about the gesture.
Braves' Nunez Irked By Dukes

David Eckstein(Diamondbacks):
David Eckstein put on a Blue Jays uniform for the last time on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Following Toronto's 6-2 victory over New York, the seldom-used infielder was informed that he had been traded to the Diamondbacks.
Eckstein Dealt To D-Backs For Beck

The D-backs acquired infielder David Eckstein from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in exchange for Minor League pitcher Chad Beck.
D-Backs Net Eckstein From Jays For Arm

Dmitri Young(Nationals):
Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young continues to make progress as he works his way back into baseball shape. Because play in the Gulf Coast League ended on Sunday, he will move from the team's Spring Training complex in Viera, Fla., to Burlington, Vt., on Monday.
Nationals' Young Making Progress

Troy Percival & Mike DiFelice(Rays):
In a scenario to create maximum roster flexibility, the Rays recalled outfielder Fernando Perez from Triple-A Durham on Sunday night to make him eligible for postseason play. They also optioned Juan Salas to Double-A Montgomery and recalled right-handed pitcher Jae Kuk Ryu from Durham and placed him on the 15-day disabled list (right elbow surgery).
Rays Make First Round Of Callups

Coco Crisp(RedSox):
The fact that Dustin Pedroia batted cleanup on Sunday for the second day in a row could only mean one thing: Kevin Youkilis is still sick.
Illnesses Leave Sox Shorthanded

Kip Wells(Royals):
Things got a little too wild for the Royals on Sunday.
Wells Struggles As Royals Drop Finale

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
The results of Mark Grudzielanek’s latest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam all but ruled out a return to action in the season’s closing days.
Grudzielanek Update

Chris Lambert(Tigers):
The Tigers announced several moves that will be made on Monday and Tuesday when rosters expand.
Willis Rejoining Tigers On Monday

Ex-Cardinals Census 2008: The Minor Leaguers

In Part Two of our St. Louis Cardinals Census, we look at where 58 former Cards are playing in the Minor Leagues.

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/2/752320.html


jrocke217 says: i leave you guys with part 2 to my series of ex-cardinals players.

Ex-Cardinals Updates: DiFelice Back At Durham, Reyes Throws Bullpen Session, Crisp Trades Rumors Off

Mike DiFelice:
Veteran C Mike DiFelice cleared waivers and will rejoin Triple-A Durham this weekend, giving the Rays a solid option in the event of another injury or poor play.

Al Reyes:
RHP Al Reyes (right shoulder impingement) threw a 30-pitch bullpen in St. Petersburg with no problems and is likely to be activated when eligible Wednesday.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/article472321.ece

Coco Crisp:
The Coco Crisp trade watch, such as it is, probably can be called off for the time being.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2008/04/25/kielty_injured_crisp_may_have_staying_power/

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-24-08: Percival Moves Up All-Time Saves List, Anderson Hits HR, Rolen To Be Activated 4-25-08, King Optioned

Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
Barton: 0-for-1 & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Brown: 1-for-4 with 2 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 HBP, & 1 GIDP.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_minmlb_oakmlb_1

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
Scott Rolen leaned inside the door to the visiting manager's office at Disney's Champion Stadium, and extended his right hand to greet Blue Jays manager John Gibbons.
http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080424&content_id=2582222&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
0-for-4 with 1 Sacrifice.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_tormlb_tbamlb_1

Jeff Suppan(Brewers):
Started, 7 Innings, 5 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 3 BB's, 1 HR, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:92-51)(ground out-fly out:13-5)(0-for-2 with 2 K's At the Plate).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_phimlb_milmlb_1

Jason Marquis(Cubs):
Started, 7 Innings, 8 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), 2 BB's, 1 HR, & 4 K's(pitches-strikes:98-64)(ground out-fly out:7-10)(0-for-2 At The Plate).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_chnmlb_colmlb_1

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
0-for-1.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_arimlb_lanmlb_1

Miguel Cairo(Mariners):
Pinch Runner.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_balmlb_seamlb_1

Marlon Anderson & Jorge Sosa(Mets):
Anderson: 1-for-1 with 1 HR & 1 RBI.
Sosa: 1 Inning, 3 Hits, 3 Runs(All ER), & 1 BB(pitches-strikes:25-17)(ground out-fly out:2-1).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_nynmlb_wasmlb_1

Ray King(Nationals):
The Nationals optioned left-hander Ray King to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday and selected the contract of left-hander Mike O'Connor from the same Minor League team.
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080424&content_id=2579873&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

Ronnie Belliard(Nationals):
1 BB & 1 Run.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_nynmlb_wasmlb_1

Jim Edmonds(Padres):
0-for-4 with 1 K.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_sfnmlb_sdnmlb_1

Jaime Moyer(Phillies):
Started, 6 Innings, 8 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 3 BB's, & 4 K's(pitches-strikes:96-57)(ground out-fly out:7-4)(0-for-2 with 1 K At The Plate).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_phimlb_milmlb_1

Troy Percival(Rays):
Troy Percival picked up his third save of the season after preserving Wednesday night's 5-3 Rays win against Toronto.
http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080424&content_id=2581792&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb
(SV, 4), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:16-8)(ground out-fly out:0-2).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_tormlb_tbamlb_1

Mike DiFelice(Rays):
Cleared waivers and returned to Triple-A Durham.

Kent Mercker(Reds):
1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:9-7)(ground out-fly out:2-0).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_houmlb_cinmlb_1

Coco Crisp & Julian Tavarez(RedSox):
Crisp: 2-for-4 with 2 2B's, 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, 2 SB's, & 1 Fielding Error.
Tavarez: 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 1 Run(Unearned), & 1 BB(pitches-strikes:16-9)(ground out-fly out:1-2).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_anamlb_bosmlb_1

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
Second baseman Mark Grudzielanek is out of the Royals' lineup with a sore lower back.
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080424&content_id=2581614&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

Brett Tomko(Royals):
Loss(1-3), Started, 4 Innings, 11 Hits, 7 Runs(6 ER), 2 BB's, & 2 K's(pitches-strikes:108-68)(ground out-fly out:8-1).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_clemlb_kcamlb_1

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 0-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 BB, & 1 K.
Renteria: 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, & 1 K.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_24_texmlb_detmlb_1

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-22-08: Brown Hits 2 Run HR, Taguchi & Renteria Drive In 1 Run Each, Edmonds 2 BB's, Percival Save #2, DiFelice DFA'd

Darren Oliver(Angels):
Loss(1-1), 1 Inning, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 2 K's(pitches-strikes:19-15)(ground out-fly out:1-0)(inherited runners-scored:1-0).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_anamlb_bosmlb_1

Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
Barton: 2-for-5 with 2 K's.
Brown: 1-for-4 with 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 Run, & 1 GIDP.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_minmlb_oakmlb_1

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
In a matter of days, the Blue Jays should finally have Scott Rolen in a Toronto uniform and manning third base. That was the plan when the Jays traded for Rolen in January, but one that went awry during an unfortunate mishap near the end of Spring Training.
http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080422&content_id=2569096&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
0-for-4 & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_tormlb_tbamlb_1

Jason Marquis(Cubs):
0-for-1.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_nynmlb_chnmlb_1

Dan Haren(Diamondbacks):
For the first time in club history, the Diamondbacks began a season with three members of their starting rotation having made perfect getaways.
http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080422&content_id=2570070&vkey=news_ari&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari

Marlon Anderson & Jorge Sosa(Mets):
Anderson: 1 BB
Sosa: 1.2 Innings, 4 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), 1 BB, & 1 HR(pitches-strikes:40-25)(ground out-fly out:2-3)(inherited runners-scored:3-0).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_nynmlb_chnmlb_1

Ray King(Nationals):
(H, 4), 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:7-5)(ground out-fly out:1-1).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_wasmlb_atlmlb_1

Jim Edmonds(Padres):
0-for-2 with 2 BB's(1 IBB), & 1 SB.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_sdnmlb_houmlb_1

So Taguchi(Phillies):
1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & 1 BB.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_phimlb_colmlb_1

Matt Morris(Pirates):
Listening to Matt Morris assess his outing after Monday's loss was listening to a somewhat disillusioned pitcher who wanted to find the answers but simply, at this point, can't.
http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080422&content_id=2569425&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit

Matt Morris will stay in the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation, despite his major league-worst 9.15 ERA and a string of four bad starts in which the Pirates have lost by an average of five runs.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8062832/Matt-Morris-costing-Pirates-a-lot,-and-not-just-in-salary?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=49

Mike DiFelice(Rays):
Catcher Dioner Navarro was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and catcher Mike DiFelice was designated for assignment.
http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080422&content_id=2569709&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb

Troy Percival(Rays):
(SV, 2), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:13-8)(ground out-fly out:1-1).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_tormlb_tbamlb_1

J.D. Drew, Julian Tavarez, & Mike Timlin(RedSox):
Drew: 1-for-4 with 1 Run & 1 K.
Tavarez: 1.2 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, & 1 BB(pitches-strikes:24-16)(ground out-fly out:5-0)(inherited runners-scored:1-0).
Timlin: Win(2-1), 0.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:4-2)(ground out-fly out:1-0)(inherited runners-scored:1-0).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_anamlb_bosmlb_1

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
1-for-3 with 1 GIDP.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_clemlb_kcamlb_1

Placido Polanco(Tigers):
The Tigers should conceivably have the top-third of their projected lineup back within the next three days after receiving good news on Placido Polanco and Gary Sheffield. With Curtis Granderson expected back from his Minor League rehab stint on Wednesday, the sum of the returns could give a jolt to what has been an inconsistent Detroit offense.
http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080422&content_id=2569306&vkey=news_det&fext=.jsp&c_id=det

Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
4-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, & 2 Runs.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_22_texmlb_detmlb_1