Former Cardinals On 2011 Opening Day Can-Am League Rosters

Chris Farley - Worcester Tornadoes

Miguel Flores - Pittsfield Colonials

Chris Grossman - Brockton Rox

Justin Knoff - Worcester Tornadoes

Chad Paronto - Pittsfield Colonials

Mike Smith - Brockton Rox

Zach Zuercher - Worcester Tornadoes

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions March 15-April 22

March 15: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League signed Scott Thomas to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 15: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League signed Bill Pulsipher to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 17: The Amarillo Sox of the American Association signed Travis Lawler to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 17: The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League signed Mike Smith to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 17: The Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League signed Tyler Herron to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 25: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Prentice Redman to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 28: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Mike Parisi to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 30: The Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association released Matt Perisho.

March 31: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Mark Diapoules to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 4: The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League released Wayne Lundgren.

April 6: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League signed Aaron Herr and Kevin Howard to a contracts for the 2011 season.

April 6: The Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League traded Brandon Garner to the Rockford Riverhawks.

April 6: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League signed Josh Pressley to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 7: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League signed Travis Mitchell to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 8: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League signed Jose Mateo to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 11: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association signed Curt Smith to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 11: The Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League signed Devin Shepherd to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 11: The Yuma Scorpions of the North American League signed Ozzie Canseco to a contract for the 2011 season and named him a coach on the staff.

April 12: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League signed Shaun Garceau to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 13: The Edinburg Roadrunners of the North American League signed C.J. Beatty to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 15: The Grand Prairie Air Hogs of the American Association released Marco Gonzalez.

April 15: The Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League signed Chad Paronto to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 18: The Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association released Kyle Hiem.

April 19: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League released Ricardo Rodriguez.

April 21: The El Paso Diablos of the American Association signed Ray Silva to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 22: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League released Jose Mateo.

Brockton Re-Signs Mike Smith

The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League announced changes to the club’s pitching staff on Wednesday, as righthanded pitcher Mike Smith returns to the mound for the 2011 campaign, while also assuming the duties of pitching coach. Meanwhile, the Rox signed former Washington Nationals and Texas Rangers righthanded pitcher Travis Hughes, and Randolph, Mass., native and former Arizona Diamondbacks farmhand Mark Rosen.

Brockton Rox Official Site

Mike Smith Wins Star Of Stars Award

The official statistician of the Can-Am League, Pointstreak, has selected Brockton Rox RHP Mike Smith (Pictured) as the 2010 league’s “Star of Stars.” This award was given by Pointstreak to the player that had the best overall statistical performance in the league.

Can-Am Association Official Site

Chris Grossman & Mike Smith Named Postseason All-Stars In Can-Am League

The Can-Am League today announced its 2010 Postseason All-Star Team as voted upon by the league’s six field managers and media. The Brockton Rox led the team with four selections, including RHP Mike Smith (pictured), whose 12 wins lead the league while sitting in a close second in strikeouts (105) and ERA (2.97).

Can-Am League Official Site

Mike Smith Lifts Brockton, Picks Up League-Leading Ninth Win

A four-run second capped by CF Chris Valencia’s two-run triple propelled Brockton past Pittsfield 5-3. 1B Melvin Falu had three hits in four tries for the Rox, and C Chris Grossman homered and doubled as part of a 2-for-3 night. Brockton RHP Mike Smith (pictured) picked up his fifth win in his last six starts to improve to 9-3 with a 2.99 ERA on the season. His nine wins lead the Can-Am League, while he sits third on the ERA leaderboard. RF Daniel Carte scored all three runs for the Colonials, and DH Angel Molina went 3-for-5 with two RBI.

Can-Am League Official Site

Mike Smith Tosses Complete Game As Brockton Rox Roll Past Worcester Tornadoes

Brockton 3, Worcester 1

Brockton starting pitcher Mike Smith allowed one run on six hits while striking out eight and walking none in a complete game victory against Worcester. With the win, Smith ran his record to 3-1 on the season. Rox 1B Melvin Falu led the way offensively, going 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI. 3B Phillip Cuadrado drove in Brockton's only other run. He finished the game 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Can-Am League Official Site

Mike Smith Named Pitcher Of The Week In Can-Am League On June 14th

The Can-Am League announced today that Quebec Capitales OF Sebastien Boucher and Brockton Rox RHP Mike Smith (Pictured) have been named the Pointstreak Batter and Pitcher of the Week. The selection was made by Pointstreak, the official statistician of the Can-Am League.

Can-Am League Official Site

Former Cardinals On Can-Am League 2010 Opening Day Rosters

Chris Farley - Worcester Tornadoes
Miguel Flores - Pittsfield Colonials
Chris Grossman - Brockton Rox
Wayne Lundgren - Brockton Rox
Santo Maertz - Brockton Rox
Abraham Nunez - New Jersey Jackals
Omar Pena - Worcester Tornadoes
Mike Smith - Brockton Rox

Can-Am League opened their 2010 season on May 27th.

Santo Maertz: Former All-Star Sticks On East Coast

The Cardinal Nation

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions April 8-16, 2010

April 8: The Calgary Vipers of the Golden Baseball League signed Jonny Kaplan to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 9: The Normal Cornbelters of the Frontier League signed Tyler Lavigne to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 12: The Kalamazoo Kings of the Frontier League signed Matt Rigoli to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 12: The Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks of the Northern League signed Donnie Smith to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 13: The Kansa City T-Bones of the Northern League signed Dewon Brazelton to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 14: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association signed Juan Richardson to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 14: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Josh Phelps to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 15: The Brocton Rox of the Can-Am League signed Mike Smith to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 15: The Tijuana Cimarrones of the Golden Baseball League signed Dennis Abreu and Kristhiam Linares to contracts for the 2010 season.

April 16: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League signed Bob Zimmermann to a contract for the 2010 season.

Three Former Cardinals Let Go From Chinese Professional Baseball League

Matt Perisho and Mike Smith from Brother Elephants.

Luther Hackman from Uni 7-Eleven Lions.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-10

Pete Parise is the player of the day in our daily report on St. Louis Cardinals prospects past and present in winter ball.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-10

Mark Shorey is the player of the day in our daily report on St. Louis Cardinals prospects past and present in winter ball.

The Cardinal Nation

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

Former Cardinals Playing In The Independent Atlantic League 2009

Dewon Brazelton - Camden Riversharks
Troy Cate - Long Island Ducks
Andy Cavazos - Bridgeport Bluefish
Jose Garcia - Long Island Ducks
Raul Gonzalez - Long Island Ducks
Gerard Haran - Newark Bears
Johnny Hernandez - Long Island Ducks
Aaron Herr - Lancaster Barnstormers
Brandon Johnson* - Somerset Patriots
Randy Leek - Long Island Ducks
Franklin Perez - Bridgeport Bluefish
Josh Pressley# - Somerset Patriots
Mike Smith - York Revolution
Junior Spivey@ - Camden Riversharks
Preston Wilson - Long Island Ducks
Bob Zimmermann - York Revolution

Cardinals 2009 Spring Camp Tryout:
Eric Ackerman - Lancaster Barnstormers

Atlantic League Official Site
Atlantic League Baseball Blogspot
Atlantic League Opens Their Season On April 23.

Missing In Action From 2008 Season:
Josh Brey (Lancaster), Alberto Castillo (Camden-Retired), Ivanon Coffie (Lancaster-Overseas), Will Cunnane (Newark), Matt Dryer (York-Retired), Chad Ehrnsberger (Newark), Chris Eickhorst (Bridgeport), Richard Giannotti (Southern Maryland), Jutt Hileman (Lancaster), John Nelson (Lancaster), Donovan Osborne (Long Island-Retired), Jason Pearson (Southern Maryland), Luis Rodriguez (Bridgeport), Rich Scalamadre (Newark), Jason Simontacchi (Long Island), Matthew Trent (York), Dave Veres (York), and Charles Weatherby+ (Lancaster).

*-Cardinals 2008 Spring Camp Tryout.
#-Released From Houston Astros Spring Camp.
@-Released From New York Mets Spring Camp.
+-Tagged Along With Eric Ackerman For A Tryout With The Cardinals During 2009 Spring Camp.

York Revolution Pick Up Mike Smith For 2009 Season

The York Revolution have signed four more players, including three pitchers for the 2009 season, it was announced today by director of baseball operations Adam Gladstone. York’s all-time wins leader Wayne Franklin will suit up for a third season with the Revolution, while right-hander Dan Foli returns for another year. The team has also nabbed starter Mike Smith, and outfielder Ryan Goleski.

Atlantic League Official Site

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-3-08: Scalamandre, Keisler, Cavazos, Esposito, Garrett, & Nelson Find New Homes; Lincoln Nice Outing, Eckstein Hitless Streak

Rich Scalamandre(Newark):
The defending Atlantic League Champions Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club announced today that the team has signed right-handed pitchers Richard Scalamandre, and Joshua Fields, and left-hander Cory Willey to contracts for the 2008 season.
Scalamandre was cut by the Braves last week.
http://www.newarkbears.com/press/releases/index.html?article_id=1148

Darren Oliver(Angels):
(H, 1) o.2 Innings, 3 Hits, 1 Run(ER)(pitches-strikes:22-15)(ground out-fly out:1-1).
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_03_anamlb_minmlb_1&mode=wrap

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
Rolen -- acquired from the Cardinals in the January trade that sent third baseman Troy Glaus to St. Louis -- sustained the fracture in his finger during a routine fielding drill on March 23. One day later he had surgery to have a pin inserted to stabilize the mangled digit.
http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080403&content_id=2489053&vkey=news_tor&fext=.jsp&c_id=tor

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_03_tormlb_nyamlb_1&mode=wrap

Randy Keisler, Andy Cavazos(Cubs) & Mike Smith(Free Agent):
Both Keisler & Cavazos were signed to Minor League Contracts.
Last week Keisler was cut by the Twins & Cavazos by the Mets.
Smith apparently has been cut.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=451&stn=true&sid=t451

Brian Esposito(Rockies):
Picked up by the Rockies & assigned to Double A, after spending last season at Memphis:
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=260&stn=true&sid=t260

Shawn Garrett(Mariners):
After splitting time between Yankees & WhiteSox Double A teams last season, signs with Mariners & is assigned to their Double A team:
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Shawn%20Garrett&pos=1B&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=434631

Joe Nelson(Marlins):
After spending last season with the Royals Triple A team signs deal with Marlins and starts off with their Triple A squad:
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=342

Dmitri Young(Nationals):
Young's back problems are getting worse. He had an MRI on his back on Thursday and will be re-evaluated the next day. Young declined to talk to the media after the game.
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080403&content_id=2487838&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was

Ronnie Belliard & Ray King(Nationals):
Belliard: 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 2 RBI's, 2 Runs, 2 BB's, & 1 K.
King: 0.2 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, & 1 HBP(pitches-strikes:12-6)(ground out-fly out:2-0)(inherited runners-scored:2-1)
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_03_wasmlb_phimlb_1&mode=wrap

Jim Edmonds(Padres):
Jim Edmonds is scheduled to play the second of two Minor League games Friday with Class A Lake Elsinore with an eye on coming off the disabled list when he's eligible Saturday, as long as his right calf isn't bothering him.
http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080403&content_id=2488656&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd

So Taguchi & Jaime Moyer(Phillies):
Taguchi: 0-for-1 with 1 K.
Moyer: Started, 3.2 Innings, 9 Hits, 6 Runs(3 ER), 1 BB, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:73-48)(ground out-fly out:4-3)(o-for-1 with 1 K At the Plate).
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_03_wasmlb_phimlb_1&mode=wrap

Matt Morris(Pirates):
The Pirates never saw Matt Morris at his best last season.
http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080404&content_id=2490234&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit

Troy Percival(Rays):
Rays closer Troy Percival, with 324 career saves, is two shy of former Ray Roberto Hernandez for 11th place on the all-time list.
http://tampabay.rays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080403&content_id=2489664&vkey=news_tb&fext=.jsp&c_id=tb

Kent Mercker(Reds):
Called in to pitch a big league game for the first time in a year and a half, 40-year-old Reds reliever Kent Mercker didn't feel like a rookie again.
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080403&content_id=2487822&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin

Mike Lincoln(Reds):
(H, 1) 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits or Runs, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:6-4)(ground out-fly out:0-1)(inherited runners-scored:3-1).
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_03_arimlb_cinmlb_1&mode=wrap

Mark Grudzielanek(Royals):
2-for-5 with 1 Run.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_03_kcamlb_detmlb_1&mode=wrap

Placido Polanco & Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Polanco: 1-for-4.
Renteria: 0-for-4.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_03_kcamlb_detmlb_1&mode=wrap

2007-08 Cardinals Winter Ball Recap: Pitchers

Analyzing the results of eight pitchers from the St. Louis Cardinals system that participated in Winter Leagues in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Colombia.

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/2/729691.html

Cubs Sign Ex-Memphis Redbird Mike Smith

Chicago Cubs
Signed: RHP Mike Smith

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=669



jrocke217 says: sorry it's a week late, but must of skimmed right over it.