Mike Rose Suddenly Takes Root For The Home Team; Larry Bigbie Dealing With Hamstring Discomfort

Friday night, catcher Mike Rose went 1-for-5 for the Chico Outlaws in an 8-7 loss to the Edmonton Capitals. Saturday, Rose had a spot ready for him with the Capitals.

Edmonton Journal

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions August 2-13

Aug 2: The Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League placed Rico Washington on the inactive list.

Aug 2: The Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the Untied League Baseball activated Juan Cabrera.

Aug 3: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League activated Ivan Maldonado.

Aug 3: The Rockford River Hawks of the Northern League released Ian Church.

Aug 4: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League placed Kip Wells on the inactive list and signed Randy Keisler for the remainder of the 2010 season.

Aug 5: The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League signed Will Cunnane to a contract for the remainder of the 2010 season.

Aug 7: The Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association signed Raul Gonzalez to a contract for the remainder of the 2010 season.

Aug 9: The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League placed Pablo Ozuna on the inactive list.

Aug 9: The Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League placed Mike Rose on the suspended list.

Aug 9: The Edmonton Capials of the Golden Baseball League placed Larry Bigbie on the inactive list.

Aug 9: The Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League activated Rico Washington.

Aug 10: The Grand Prairie Air Hogs of the American Association released Ryan Riddle.

Aug 10: The Rockford River Hawks of the Northern League released Kevin House.

Aug 10: The Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the United League Baseball placed Juan Cabrera on the inactive list.

Aug 11: The Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the United League Baseball traded Juan Cabrera to the Coastal Bend Thunder.

Aug 12: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League released Eric Ackerman.

Aug 12: The Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League activated Mike Rose from the suspended list.

Aug 13: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League traded Eric Ackerman to the York Revolution.

Mike Rose, Kris Honel, Alexander Francisco, & Josh Dew Named To Golden Baseball League 2010 All-Star Team

The Golden Baseball League is pleased to announce the 2010 All-Star team that will take on the Northern League All-Star game pitting two of the premier independent minor leagues on Wednesday, July 14th at 7 P.M. in Tucson at Hi Corbett Field hosted by the Tucson Toros.

Golden Baseball League

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions May 30-June 2

May 30: The Lake County Fielders of the Northern League placed Ian Church on the disabled list.

May 30: The Edmonton Capitals of the Golden Baseball League placed Armando Carrasco on waivers.

May 31: The Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association signed Randy Keisler to a contract for the 2010 season.

May 31: The Kansas City T-Bones of the Northern League placed Dewon Brazelton on the disabled list.

May 31: The Rockford RiverHawks of the Northern League acitvated Justin Knoff.

June 1: The Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball league placed Mike Rose on the inactive list.

June 2: The Edmonton Capitals of the Golden Baseball League released Armando Carrasco.

Kris Honel Throws A No-No & His Connection To Jose Lima

For any player making a debut with a new team, the thought process is usually the same—they want to impress. Right hander Kris Honel, making his first start of the season and debut with the Chico Outlaws, is like everybody else in that regard.

Chico Outlaws Official Site

Former Cardinals On Golden Baseball League 2010 Opening Day Rosters

Dennis Abreu - Tijuana Cimarrones
Larry Bigbie - Edmonton Capitals
Armando Carrasco - Na Koa Ikaika Maui
Josh Dew - Chico Outlaws
Alexander Francisco - Edmonton Capitals
Reynier Gonzalez - Tijuana Cimarrones
Kris Honel - Chico Outlaws
Jonny Kaplan - Calgary Vipers
Kristhiam Linares - Tijunana Cimarrones
Yoffri Martinez - Tijuana Cimarrones
Matt Perisho - Chico Outlaws
Kit Pellow - Tijuana Cimarrones
Bill Pulsipher - Yuma Scorpions
Pedro Rodriguez - Tijuanna Cimarrones
Mike Rose - Chico Outlaws
Charlie Weatherby - St. George Roadrunners

Golden Baseball League opened their 2010 season on May 19th.

Josh Dew: Takes Professional Career West

The Cardinal Nation

Chico Outlaws Of The Golden Baseball League Sign Matt Perisho

The Chico Outlaws, members of the independent Golden Baseball League, announced the addition of the fourth ex-Major Leaguer to the Outlaws roster with the signing of LHP Matt Perisho.

Golden Baseball League Official Site

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions March 30-31

Mar. 30: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Esteban Yan to a contract for the 2010 season.

Mar. 30: The Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League signed Mike Rose to a contract for the 2010 season.

Mar. 31: The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League signed Cardoza Tucker to a contract for the 2010 season.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-2-09: Alberto Castillo & Randy Flores Called Up To MLB; Edgar Gonzalez & Sean Danielson Activated; Joe Nelson DFA'd

Alberto Castillo (Orioles):
The Orioles use the first day of September to expand their roster and flesh out some of the weaker elements of their team. Baltimore dipped down to Triple-A Norfolk to add reserve outfielder Jeff Fiorentino and relievers Matt Albers, Dennis Sarfate and Alberto Castillo for the final month of the season.
Orioles Official Site

Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
Felipe Lopez was named the Brewers' player of the month for August and Trevor Hoffman won pitcher of the month honors. Lopez batted a team-best .325 and also led the way with 20 runs scored, 37 hits and 11 doubles. Hoffman converted all six of his save chances with a 1.64 ERA in 11 appearances.
Brewers Official Site

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Major League Baseball won't make it official until Wednesday, but the Brewers announced that Jeff Suppan was the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for the third straight season. The award recognizes community service and sportsmanship.
Brewers Official Site

Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
The D-backs claimed Kevin Mulvey off waivers from the Twins' organization and will send cash considerations to Minnesota for the right-hander. He was expected to arrive at Dodger Stadium after game time. In a separate but related move, the D-backs announced they will receive cash considerations from the Twins, who claimed D-backs right-hander Jon Rauch on waivers on Aug. 28.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
The Padres added two players to their roster before Tuesday's game. Infielder Edgar Gonzalez was reinstated from the disabled list and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was recalled from Triple-A Portland. The Padres' roster is now at 27. The Padres will use three catchers the rest of the season, giving manager Bud Black some in-game flexibility.
Padres Official Site

Joe Nelson (Rays):
Right-hander Joe Nelson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Rodriguez.
Rays Official Site

J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Billy Wagner turned in a dominant seventh inning (two strikeouts) in his second outing for Boston. The offense applied steady pressure, backed by home runs from J.D. Drew (seventh in the past 19 games), Jason Bay (No. 30) and Kevin Youkilis.
Red Sox Official Site

Randy Flores (Rockies):
The others spent time with the Rockies earlier this season. They are right-handed reliever Joel Peralta (0-3, 5.85 ERA in 22 games), left-hander Randy Flores (0-0, 5.63 ERA in 16 games) and catcher Paul Phillips (.325, one homer, seven RBIs in 13 games).
Rockies Official Site

Jim Leyland (Tigers MGR):
Don't suggest to Tigers manager Jim Leyland that the White Sox raised the white flag in the American League Central race with their trades of Jim Thome and Jose Contreras. He isn't buying it.
Tigers Official Site

Sean Danielson (Red Sox):
Triple-A Pawtucket activated him from the 7-day disabled list.

Miguel Negron (White Sox):
Triple-A Charlotte placed him on the temporarily inactive list.

Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Reassigned from Double-A Chattanogga to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-13-09: Josh Phelps Signs Deal; Michel Hernandez & Chris Duncan Outrighted; Sidney Ponson Released; Rick Eckstein Suspended

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
So Dave Allen over at FanGraphs recently picked up on something I’d noticed back in May, which is that Jamie Moyer is throwing a heck of a lot more fastballs than his usual norm. Which is not a good thing when your fastball maxes out at about 82 mph.
Ump Bump

To address one of the issues floating around the Moyersphere in the wake of his angry comments yesterday, yes, his contract is laden with incentives based on innings-pitched and appearanced. But no, the team was not likely in any way influenced by money when it decided to bump Moyer out of the rotation.
Philly

Jamie Moyer is a man without answers these days.
Phillies Official Site

Sidney Ponson (Free Agent):
He was released by the Royals.
Bob Dutton Twitter

Mark Mulder (Free Agent):
The Yankees have no interest in Mark Mulder according to Brian Cashman.
Lo Hud

Daric Barton (Athletics):
Daric Barton, who was put on the disabled list on July 28 with a strained left hamstring, is busy rehabbing his injury and, according to Oakland assistant general manager David Forst, "should be in a game tomorrow in Arizona."
Athletics Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
When you're Dan Haren, you set your standards, and in turn the expectations of others, very high.

So a couple of so-so outings in a row raises some eyebrows.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers):
Weaver made it through three scoreless innings and 61 pitches, pulling off a great escape in the second when the Giants loaded the bases with no outs and didn't score.
Dodgers Official Site

Jack Wilson (Mariners):
Mariners shortstop Jack Wilson aggravated his left hamstring and departed after the third inning. He will be re-evaluated on Thursday.
Mariners Official Site

Rick Eckstein (Nationals Hitting Coach):
Replays may have shown that Nationals hitting coach Rick Eckstein had reason to argue on Tuesday night, but that argument landed him a one-game suspension from Major League Baseball.
Nationals Official Site

Michel Hernandez (Rays):
Outrighted to Triple-A Durham.

Josh Phelps (Giants):
Signed and assigned to Rookie-Level AZL Giants.

Sean Danielson (Red Sox):
Triple-A Pawtucket placed him on the 7-day disabled list with a strained right calf.

Chris Duncan (Red Sox):
Outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Double-A Chattanooga placed him on thge 7-day disabled list.

Stuart Pomeranz (New Jersey):
The New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am League activated him from the disabled list.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-4-09: Kiko Calero Begins Rehab; Coco Crisp Moved to 60-Day D.L.; Chad Paronto Activated; Mike Rose Hits D.L.

Felipe Lopez, Dan Haren, & Blaine Boyer(Diamondbacks):
Felipe Lopez - Has been everything the Diamondbacks expected when they signed him to a one-year deal to replace Orlando Hudson. Has some value despite his mental lapses. Atlanta needs help at second base.

Dan Haren - If the Diamondbacks had done anything to this point as a team, he'd probably be a lock for the NL starter at the All-Star Game.

Blaine Boyer - Been around only a month and can fill several bullpen roles, but probably not part of the long-term plan.
AZ Central

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Who's No. 2? We asked this question of one front-office man this week: If Holliday is, theoretically, the best bat in this market, who's likely to be the second-best bat? His surprising answer: "Josh Willingham?" OK, that was a very tentative answer, based on the shape of the market right now. Two other names the same exec nominated were just as surprising. Russell Branyan, if Seattle makes him available, was one. The other? "I would have said Miguel Tejada," he said. "But I don't see the Astros doing any selling."
ESPN

Clint Hurdle (Free Agent) & Randy Flores (Rockies):
Clint Hurdle would not have fallen on his sword had the 'pen been this mighty under his watch.
Denver Post

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
Scott Rolen finds ecstasy in the agony of his job. He admits that may sound strange. But since joining the elite ranks of his profession 14 years ago, it has kept him going.
National Post

Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
Cesar Izturis may be back sooner than expected. Baltimore manager Dave Trembley said Friday that there's a "very good possibility" that Izturis may return from his bout with appendicitis in the Orioles' last series before the All-Star break.
The Spence Report

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Jeff Suppan was very good on the mound Friday afternoon, but he wasn't fast enough on the basepaths.
Brewers Official Site

Kiko Calero (Marlins):
Reliever Kiko Calero, on the disabled list since June 21, is slated to throw in rehab assignment games for Class A Jupiter on Saturday and Monday. If all goes well, Calero could rejoin the team in Arizona. The Marlins open a four-game set with the Diamondbacks on July 9.
The Fish Pond

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

Chad Paronto (Astros):
Triple-A Round Rock activated him from the 7-day disabled list.

Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Double-A Chattanooga placed him on the 7-day disabled list.

Terry Evans (Angels):
The Triple-A Salt Lake outfielder was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team
MiLB

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-21-09: Mike Smith Signs Deal, Blaine Neal & Mike Rose Both Reassigned, Coco Crisp Hurting, Cecil Cooper Tossed

Cecil Cooper (Astros MGR):
Just when it looked as if the Astros would add some insurance to their lead over the Brewers on Thursday, an out call on a play at the plate by umpire Delfin Colon resulted in fireworks from Lance Berkman and Cecil Cooper, ending in the ejection of both the first baseman and manager. The call would prove costly, as the Astros would lose by one run, 4-3.
Astros Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
A.J. Hinch particularly looks forward to penciling in Dan Haren's name as the D-backs' starting pitcher on Saturday night in Oakland. Both have significant backgrounds with the A's, and both are going back to their roots.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Coco Crisp got a break on Thursday when he was held out of the Royals' lineup against the Indians because of a sore right shoulder.
Royals Official Site

Blaine Neal (Indians):
Was reassigned from Triple-A Columbus to Single-A Short Season Mahoning Valley.

Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Was reassigned from Single-A Ogden to Double-A Chattanooga.

Mike Smith (Taiwan):
Starting pitcher Mike Smith (1-3, 2.86) has been placed on the suspended list, accepting a contract offer to pitch in Taiwan. He registered his only win of the season earlier this week, notching a victory Monday after registering 6 1/3 shutout innings. Smith promised to be one of the best pitchers in the league this season, regularly hitting 90 mph with pinpoint control.
Rev's Inside Pitch

Dodgers Sign Mike Rose To Minor League Contract

Mike Rose was signed over the 2007-08 offseason by the Colorado Rockies and was released before spring camp was up. He later signed with the Independent Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks.

Rose played for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds and St. Louis Cardinals in 2006.

Baseball America

Ex-Cardinals Census 2008: Indy Ballers

In Part Three of our St. Louis Cardinals Census, we look at where 62 former Cards are now playing in the independent leagues of professional baseball.

Link

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-25-08: Rose Finds New Home, Ponson Gets Call, Brown Doubles & Drives 1 Run In, Polanco Doubles, Oliver & Wright Complete Holds

Mike Rose(Long Island/Atlantic League):
Cut after Spring Training By The Rockies, signs with Long Island.

Darren Oliver(Angels):
(H, 5), 0.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:7-4)(ground out-fly out:0-1)(inherited runners-scored:2-0).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_anamlb_detmlb_1

Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
Barton: 1-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 BB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Brown: 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 1 BB.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_oakmlb_seamlb_1

Rich Harden(Athletics):
Rich Harden, who has been out with a subscapularis strain since April 2, will throw a simulated game at Safeco Field this afternoon with a pitch count of 50, so around three innings.
Harden is most likely to return for the May 9-11 series at Texas.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/04/25/SP1410BV5R.DTL

Gary Bennett(Dodgers):
1-for-2 with 1 PB & Allowed 1 SB.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_colmlb_lanmlb_1

Tagg Bozied(Marlins):
Placed on Minor League Disabled List.

Miguel Cairo(Mariners):
Pinch Runner/DH.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_oakmlb_seamlb_1

So Taguchi(Phillies):
1-for-5.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_phimlb_pitmlb_1

Matt Morris(Pirates):
When Matt Morris takes the mound Saturday night at PNC Park, he'll do so with a clear head.
http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080425&content_id=2590025&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit

Jack Wilson(Pirates):
The Pirates are hoping -- and that is the key term -- that shortstop Jack Wilson will return for the May 6-8 home series against San Francisco, manager John Russell said.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08117/876857-63.stm

Sidney Ponson(Rangers):
Another roster move is forthcoming Saturday. Veteran right-hander Sidney Ponson is expected to be called up from Oklahoma to start Saturday's game against the Twins, with right-handed reliever Josh Rupe likely to be optioned to make room.
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080425&content_id=2586833&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex

Jamey Wright(Rangers):
1 Inning, O Hits Or Runs(pitches-strikes:6-5)(ground out-fly out:1-1).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_minmlb_texmlb_1

Al Reyes(Rays):
RHP Al Reyes (shoulder impingement) won't be eligible to come off the disabled list until Thursday; the Rays had hoped he'd be eligible Wednesday, by backdating the move to April 15. But MLB rules prevented them from doing that because they had to wait a day to call up LHP Kurt Birkins, who had already been optioned. Reyes will throw a rehab inning today and Monday and likely join the team Thursday.
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/article473824.ece

J.D. Drew, Coco Crisp, & Mike Timlin(RedSox):
Drew: 1-for-4 with 2 Runs, 1 BB, & 2 K's.
Crisp: Pinch Runner
Timlin: Loss(2-2), 0.2 Innings, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 1 BB(pitches-strikes:25-13)(ground out-fly out:1-1)(inherited runners-scored:1-0).
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_bosmlb_tbamlb_1

Kip Wells(Rockies):
2.2 Innings, 4 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 2 BB's,(1 IBB) & 1 K(pitches-strikes:46-23)(ground out-fly out:4-2)(Inherited runners-scored:2-0)(0-for-1 At The Plate).

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
Relief pitcher Jimmy Gobble is back in action, starting pitcher Brian Bannister says he won't miss any action and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek is out with a minor back injury.
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080425&content_id=2586776&vkey=news_kc&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 1 BB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Renteria: 1-for-4 with 1 K & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_04_25_anamlb_detmlb_1

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-1-08: Cunnane, Smith, Voyles, & Spiezio Find New Homes; Rose, Moreno, & Keisler All Released; Wells & Sosa Have Nice Outings

Will Cunnane(Newark):
The defending Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club announced today that the team has signed former Major League right-handed pitcher Will Cunnane and former Major League left-hander Benito Baez to contracts for the 2008 season.
http://www.atlanticleague.com/cgi-bin/dist/news.cgi?id=1207079271

Donnie Smith(Fargo-Moorhead):
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have signed OF Boomer Berry, LHP Jason Beasley, RHP Gary Lee, RHP Dustin Lidyard and RHP Donnie Smith to contracts for the 2008 season. All five players will be in Fargo when the RedHawks open training camp on May 1 at Newman Outdoor Field.
http://www.northernleague.com/cgi-bin/dist/news.cgi?id=1207089171

Mike Rose(Rockies), Orber Moreno(Tigers), & Randy Keisler(Twins):
All Released.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=847#more-847

Brad Voyles(Puebla):
Making a comeback:
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Brad%20Voyles&pos=P&sid=t235&t=p_pbp&pid=400143

Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
Barton: 0-for-4 with 2 K's & 1 Fielding Error.
Brown: 0-for-3 with 1 K.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_bosmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=wrap

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
0-for-4 with 1 K & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_tormlb_nyamlb_1&mode=wrap

Scott Spiezio(Braves):
Scott Spiezio wants a chance to make things right.
The Atlanta Braves are giving him one.
http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/680/public/news890346.html

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
1-for-1.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=wrap

Marlon Anderson & Jorge Sosa(Mets):
Anderson: 0-for-1 with 1 K.
Sosa: 2.2 Innings, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, 2 IBB's, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:44-23)(ground out-fly out:3-4).
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_nynmlb_flomlb_1&mode=wrap

Mike Timlin(RedSox):
Veteran reliever Mike Timlin, who is on the disabled list with a laceration of his right ring finger, could return to the Red Sox in time for their Fenway Park showdown against the Yankees on April 11.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080401&content_id=2479865&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

J.D. Drew(RedSox):
No, Francona had not done an about-face. Ellsbury's insertion into the leadoff spot was more a by-product of J.D. Drew being out of the lineup as he recovers from a lower back strain.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080401&content_id=2479719&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

Coco Crisp(RedSox):
1-for-4 with 2 K's.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_bosmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=wrap

Kip Wells(Rockies):
Started, 5.1 Innings, 4 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 3 BB's, 1 HR, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:74-39)(ground out-fly out:8-4).
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_colmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=wrap

Ex-Cardinal Mike Rose Real Life Crash Davis

Mike Rose has played 1,140 games for 18 teams in 13 seasons. He has played for the Durham Bulls. He has traveled far and recurrently. Rose is a catcher. He is 6-feet-1, weighs 225 pounds and looks like he was carved from marble and talks like he could be a resident philosopher. He is only 85 shy of 1,000 minor-league hits.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8665010?

Ex-Cardinal Watch 3-20-08: Evans, Eckstein, Tatis, Polanco, & Perez Knock In RBI's, Edmonds Most Likely On DL, Ginter Sent Down

Terry Evans(Angels):
1-for-3 with 1 RBI.
http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447067&vkey=spt2008gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=ana

Woody Williams(Astros):
The fifth spot is up for grabs, with three contenders still in the running: Woody Williams, Jack Cassel and Chris Sampson.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447119&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou

David Eckstein & Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
Eck: 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Rolen: 1-for-3.
http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2446717&vkey=spt2008gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor

Matt Ginter(Indians):
Inching closer to the completion of their Opening Day roster, the Indians made their next batch of cuts Thursday morning.
http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2446424&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle

Fernando Tatis & Marlon Anderson(Mets):
Tatis: 1-for-2 with 1 3B & 2 Two-Out RBI's.
Anderson: 0-for-1.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447068&vkey=spt2008gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=nym

Ronnie Belliard(Nationals):
With Boone headed to Columbus, it most likely means that Ronnie Belliard will be Washington's everyday second baseman.
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447297&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

Jim Edmonds(Padres):
Center fielder Jim Edmonds could be a candidate for the disabled list instead of the Padres' Opening Day roster.
http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2448080&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd

Jolbert Cabrera(Reds):
1-for-1.
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447619&vkey=spt2008gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

Mike Rose(Rockies):
1-for-1.
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2446759&vkey=spt2008gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=col

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
Grudzielanek, who has a mild back strain, and Olivo, who has a groin pull, worked out on Thursday, but were held out of the game.
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447673&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

Brett Tomko(Royals):
Rotation candidate Brett Tomko worked four innings, giving up three runs on five hits. He threw 85 pitches.
http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2448046&vkey=spt2008gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=kc

Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Shortstop Edgar Renteria was a late scratch from Thursday night's game against Atlanta because of lower back spasms.
http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447386&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=det

Placido Polanco & Timo Perez(Tigers):
Placido Polanco's first-inning double scored Curtis Granderson...Timo Perez knocked in a run in the top of the ninth.
http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080320&content_id=2447161&vkey=spt2008gamer&fext=.jsp&c_id=det

Ex-Cardinals Sign Minor League Deals & Get Invites To Camp

C Mike Rose signs with Rockies:
http://origin.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_8175703

IF Junior Spivey signs with RedSox:
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=704