Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-12-2020: Shane Robinson Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Matt Vierling Singles & Knocks In One Run; Sam Freeman Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Kriske gets Shane Robinson to ground out to end the 7th. pic.twitter.com/4hev4sVAhd

— sean corby (@SEANC0RBY) February 28, 2020

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Atlanta beat Detroit 5-3

Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Marc Rzepczynski (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Toronto beat Pittsburgh 7-5

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

St. Louis beat Miami 3-0

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 8-4

Sam Freeman (former St. Louis-Washington) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

New York-A beat Washington 6-3

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-5-2020: Oscar Mercado & Greg Garcia each Hit Two-Run Homers; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jose Adolis Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run

🔥CUADRANGULAR DE OSCAR MERCADO🔥

El cartagenero Oscar Mercado @Osc_merc conectó su 1er cuadrangular de los entrenamientos de primavera en el juego entre @IndiansBeisbol y @SFGigantes

El HR de Mercado fue en el 4to inning.#ColombianPower💪#RallyTogether#PeloterosColombia🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/6z88JkVcnq

— Peloteros de Colombia 🇨🇴 (@PeloterosCol) March 5, 2020

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Houston beat Boston 5-0

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Philadelphia beat Toronto 5-3

Charlie Tilson (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Tampa Bay beat Pittsburgh 2-1

Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Texas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Texas beat Chicago-N 5-0

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Oakland beat Los Angeles 5-1

Oscar Mercado (former St. Louis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:0-1)

Cleveland beat San Francisco 7-1

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Texas) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Arizona beat Texas 11-9

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

San Diego beat Seattle 3-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-1-2020: Michael Wacha Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Magneuris Sierra Doubles & Drives In One Run; Chasen Shreve Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

A strong showing from @MichaelWacha today. 💪

3 IP
2 H
0 R
1 K

Final in Jupiter: #Mets 1 - Miami 7 pic.twitter.com/LOB8VhroUz

— New York Mets (@Mets) March 1, 2020

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  One run and one hit by pitch.
Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Boston beat Atlanta 4-2

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Detroit beat New York-A 10-4

Michael Wacha (former St. Louis-New York-N) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:33-22)(g/f:5-0)

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Miami beat New York-N 7-1

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 and one throwing error.

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one walk.

Baltimore beat Philadelphia 3-2

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Pittsburgh beat Toronto 13-9

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Tampa Bay beat Minnesota 8-2

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  One walk at the plate.

Chasen Shreve (former St. Louis-New York-N) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

New York-N beat Washington 3-1

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  One run, one walk, one stolen base, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with two walks.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-2)

Chicago-N beat Seattle 7-3

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cleveland beat Arizona 10-6

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Los Angeles) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Texas beat Los Angeles 8-6

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Matthew Bowman (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
David Carpenter (former Palm Beach-Cincinnati) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Milwaukee beat Cincinnati 5-4

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Chicago-A beat Anaheim 8-7

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

San Diego beat San Francisco 7-5

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Oakland beat Cleveland 8-5

Ryan Sherriff, Somehow, Is Close To Returning To Majors

So how, you ask, does Ryan Sherriff view the twisted path that has now taken him to the Rays spring clubhouse and the cusp of a return to a major-league mound for the first since May 2018?

Tampa Bay Times

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-26-2020: Luis Perdomo Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win; Aledmys Diaz Doubles & Drives In One Run; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Baseball >>> Accounting part 2 featuring old pal Luis Perdomo pic.twitter.com/LoqhKNs3gV

— Lucas K (@LucasK2024) February 26, 2020

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Baltimore beat Boston 4-3

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Philadelphia beat Minnesota 5-4

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in centerfield.

Boston beat Pittsburgh 6-3

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Miami beat St. Louis 8-7

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Minnesota beat Tampa Bay 10-8

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Chasen Shreve (former St. Louis-New York-N) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Houston beat New York-N 4-2

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Chicago-N beat Kansas City 8-0

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Seattle beat Cincinnati 5-3

Greg Holland (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

Kansas City beat Chicago-A 7-6

Mike Mayers (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-2)

Joe Kelly (former St. Lous-Los Angeles) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Los Angeles beat Anaheim 9-4

Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Luke Weaver (former St. Louis-Arizona) started and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Oakland beat Arizona 16-3

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Texas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)

Colorado beat Texas 4-3

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-0)

San Diego beat Cleveland 8-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-23-2020: Randy Arozarena Triples, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Adolis Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Ryan Sherriff Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Feelin' Randy, baby. pic.twitter.com/8RbVgSEEXa

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) February 23, 2020

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and one stolen base.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Detroit beat Atlanta 5-1

Tate Matheny (former 2012 draft selection-Boston) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run.

Baltimore beat Boston 11-5

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at seocnd base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 at the plate.

Miami beat Wasshington 5-2

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  One walk at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 4-3

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Detroit beat Pittsburgh 8-4

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Tyler Lons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the second and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and two walks.
Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Sean Gilmartin (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)
Ryan Sherriff (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:2-1)

Tampa Bay beat New York-A 9-7

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Washington beat Houston 2-1

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-Washington) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

St. Louis and New York-N tied 3-3

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Chicago-A beat Cincinnati 7-2

Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Cleveland beat Kansas City 9-5

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, threw three wild pitches, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  One hit by pitch at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Chicago-N 4-2

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

San Diego beat Milwaukee 7-2

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one RBI.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Arizona beat Oakland 7-3

Mike Mayers (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Anaheim beat Colorado 7-5

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Texas) entered late in the game in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Texas beat Seattle 7-5

Ryan Sherriff's Journey: Talks Comeback & Recovery

Rays Colored Glasses was fortunate enough to talk with reliever Ryan Sherriff about his recovery from Tommy John surgery and the journey that resulted in him signing with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Rays Colored Glasses

Ryan Sherriff Assigned To Triple-A Durham

The two-time defending Governors' Cup champion Durham Bulls, in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Rays, have announced the team's preliminary Opening Day roster for the 2019 season. New manager Brady Williams will pilot a roster comprised of 16 players who appeared for the Bulls in the regular season or postseason in 2018.

Durham Official Site

'He Gives No Quarter' Ready To Render His Impact, Austin Gomber Sees The Long Game For 2019 Cardinals

In a 2018 season where attrition was particularly hard on the Cardinals pitching staff, Austin Gomber seized an opportunity. Even if he had to wait a little longer than initially expected.

KMOV

Cardinals Eye Left-Handed Relief Help Ahead Of 2019

Landing an impact bat may be the Cardinals' top offseason priority, but it's hardly the only item on the to-do list for an organization seeking to rise back to the top of the National League Central.

St. Louis Official Site

If Rick Ankiel Comeback Happens, It Should Happen With Cardinals

When video of Rick Ankiel pitching in the Bluegrass World Series surfaced on social media in August, the idea of a comeback attempt for the former MLB pitcher and outfielder seemed like a fantasy, even when Ankiel brought it up at the time.

KMOV

John Mozeliak: Rick Ankiel 'Very Much Committed' To Return; Alex Reyes Recovery Update; Worth Noting

While the Cardinals practice a policy of not commenting about potential interest in free agents, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak made an exception Tuesday. It had to do with Rick Ankiel.

St. Louis Official Site

Rays Signed Ryan Sherriff To Minors Deal

Ryan Sherriff Twitter

With Lefty Relief Issues, Why Is Tommy Layne Still In Memphis?

It has been an extremely active season with the Cardinals 40-man roster. By my count 10 players are currently on the 40-man that were not on Opening Day. But of all the players added to the roster during the course of this season, left-handed pitcher Tommy Layne is not one of them.

Cards Conclave

Kolten Wong Hopes To Avoid DL As Mike Mayers' Injury Opens Long-Awaited Spot For Dominic Leone; Jack Flaherty's New Fan: Bob Gibson; Memphis Clinches Division Title; Extra Bases

A week before the Cardinals had to confront the looming return of a reliever from the 60-day disabled list, the decision was made for them late Saturday night.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Placed Mike Mayers On The Ten-Day Disabled List, Activated Dominic Leone, & Released Ryan Sherriff

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today they have placed right-handed pitcher Mike Mayers (MY-ers) on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Right-handed relief pitcher Dominic Leone has been activated from the 60-day disabled list and left-handed pitcher Ryan Sherriff has been granted his outright release.
St. Louis Official Site

So ecstatic was Dominic Leone (Dominator) to be back in a Major League uniform, he sprinted from the dugout tunnel Sunday afternoon, threw his hands up and literally danced his way onto Coors Field.
St. Louis Official Site

Mailbag: When Does The Front Office Take Some Heat For Cardinals Mediocrity?

It’s time again for the weekly Baseball STL mailbag, found each Friday at KMOV.com and on the Baseball STL app. Got questions about the Cardinals (or anything else, really) that you’d like to see answered by KMOV’s baseball writers, JJ Bailey and Brenden Schaeffer? Send a tweet with #BaseballSTLmailbag and your question could be featured in a future edition of the mailbag!

KMOV

Dakota Hudson Pulled Early From Wednesday Start As Cardinals Consider Move

In a move that appeared to be equal parts theater and congratulations, Class AAA Memphis manager Stubby Clapp abruptly walked to the mound in the second inning Wednesday night of Dakota Hudson’s start at Salt Lake City, handed him a ball, and commenced a parade of hugs.
Birdland

A move has yet to be officially announced by the St. Louis Cardinals, but it appears likely that Dakota Hudson could be joining the team for this weekend series at Busch Stadium.
STL Baseball Weekly

Ryan Sherriff Had Arm Brace Removed

Ryan Sherriff Twitter

Austin Gomber Returns To Memphis, Gets Started On Being Option For Rotation; Bud Norris Sent For Scan Of Finger; Two Prospects Set For Futures; Extra Bases

When the Cardinals made the move Friday to return lefty Austin Gomber to Class AAA Memphis and reduce their bullpen by one, they put a future concern ahead of a current one.

Post-Dispatch