Minor League Transactions September 12-18, 2013

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Former Cardinals Minor League Transactions April 1-May18

4-1: Ronnie Belliard assigned to Lehigh Valley.

4-1: David Carpenter assigned to Corpus Christi from Oklahoma City.

4-2: Tagg Bozied assigned to Lehigh Valley from Reading.

4-3: Felipe Lopez called up from Durham.

4-4: Brian Esposito assigned to Corpus Christi from Oklahoma City.

4-4: Jeff Suppan assigned to Omaha.

4-4: Matt Meyer assigned to Arkansas.

4-5: Terry Evans assigned to Fresno.

4-5: Edgar Gonzalez assigned to Fresno.

4-5: Joe Thurston assigned to New Orleans.

4-5: Stuart Pomeranz placed on 7-day disabled list by Chattanooga.

4-6: Gary Daley assigned to Stockton from Sacramento.

4-7: Anthony Reyes assigned to Columbus.

4-7: Adam Veres assigned to Greensboro from Jamestown.

4-10: Gary Daley assigned to Sacramento from Stockton.

4-10: Mike McCoy optioned to Las Vegas.

4-11: Gary Daley assigned to Stockton from Sacramento.

4-11: Jason Isringhausen called up from Brooklyn.

4-12: Dennys Reyes outrighted to Pawtucket.

4-18: Juan Mateo released by Laguna.

4-18: Mike McCoy optioned to Las Vegas.

4-18: Clayton Mortensen recalled from Colorado Springs.

4-19: Ricardo Rincon activated by Minatitlan.

4-20: Gary Daley assigned to Sacramento from Stockton.

4-20: Gary Daley assigned to Stockton from Sacramento.

4-20: Blaine Boyer assigned to Indianapolis.

4-20: Brett Tomko called up from Round Rock.

4-22: Randy Keisler placed on the 7-day disabled list by Albuquerque (strained left groin).

4-23: Hector Luna assigned to Pawtucket.

4-23: Hugo Castellanos placed on 7-day disabled list by Monterrey.

4-23: Mike McCoy recalled from Las Vegas.

4-23: Shane Peterson assigned to Sacramento from Midland.

4-24: Blaine Boyer assigned to Altoona from Indianapolis.

4-24: Alberto Castillo assigned to Aberdeen from Norfolk.

4-24: Terry Evans assigned to extended spring training from Fresno.

4-25: Joel Pineiro assigned to Inland for rehab assignment.

4-27: Alberto Castillo assigned to Norfolk from Aberdeen.

4-27: Julio Manon activated by Laguna.

4-28: Joe Mather called up from Gwinnett.

4-29: Clayton Mortensen optioned to Colorado Springs.

5-1: Dennys Reyes placed on restricted list by Lowell.

5-2: Blaine Boyer assigned to Indianapolis from Altoona.

5-2: Michel Hernandez assigned to Aberdeen from Norfolk.

5-5: Felipe Lopez outrighted to Durham.

5-5: Rich Hill called up from Pawtucket.

5-5: Todd Wellemeyer assigned to Iowa.

5-5: Brian Esposito assigned to Oklahoma City from Corpus Christi.

5-6: Dan Nelson placed on 7-day disabled list by Gwinnett (thumb injury).

5-6: Jess Todd optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

5-6: Prentice Redman signed by Tabasco.

5-7: Felipe Lopez activated by Durham.

5-7: Michel Hernandez assigned to Norfolk from Aberdeen.

5-7: Clayton Mortensen recalled from Colorado Springs.

5-7: Todd Wellemeyer retired from Iowa.

5-8: Brian Barton placed on 7-day disabled list by Louisville (strained left hamstring).

5-8: Mike McCoy optioned to Las Vegas.

5-10: Hugo Castellanos activated from 7-day disabled list by Monterrey.

5-10: Mike McCoy activated by Las Vegas.

5-10: Mark DeRosa assigned to Fresno to begin rehab.

5-11: Tagg Bozzied activated from 7-day disabled list by Lehigh Valley.

5-11: David Carpenter assigned to Oklahoma City from Corpus Christi.

5-11: Miguel Negron released by Kannapolis.

5-12: Jess Todd designated for an assignment by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

5-14: Deimer Bier assigned to VSL Rays.

5-15: Dan Nelson activated from 7-day disabled list by Gwinnett.

5-15: Brian Esposito assigned to Corpus Christi from Oklahoma City.

5-15: Jarrett Hoffpauir assigned to Tucson to begin rehab.

5-16: Prentice Redman released by Tabasco.

5-16: Nerio Rodriguez placed on waivers by Monclova.

5-18: Randy Flores assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Jarrett Hoffpauir Homers To Lead Padres Rally

Jarrett Hoffpauir greeted Broxton with a tying home run leading off the sixth inning. Broxton, trying to rebound from a bad second half last year, didn't retire any of the five batters he faced, allowing three hits with a walk and a hit batter.

Padres Official Site

Former Cardinals In Action 3-8-11: Aaron Miles Single & Solo HR; Russell Branyan 2 Hits & 2 RBIs; Joe Thurston Single, Double, & 1 RBI

Randy Winn (Orioles) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted second. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Phillies beat Orioles 4-3

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth. 1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Marlins beat Tigers 9-5

David Carpenter (Astros) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:2-3)

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 0-for-1 with two walks and one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (Red Sox) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-1)

Red Sox beat Astros 3-2

Joe Mather (Braves) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Yankees beat Braves 5-4

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-1 and allowed two stolen bases.

Astros beat Mets 5-4

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in centerfield and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Brian Broderick (Nationals) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings. He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:5-1)

Jason Isringhausen (Mets) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and hit one batter. (g/f:1-2)

Blaine Boyer (Mets) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)

Nationals beat Mets 4-3

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.

Diamondbacks beat Indians 16-5

Edgar Renteria (Reds) started at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-3 at the plate.

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Pedro Feliz (Royals) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Reds beat Royals 5-2

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at third base and batted ninth. 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Stuart Pomeranz (Dodgers) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)

Dodgers beat Brewers 7-1

Luis Perdomo (Padres) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 with one walk.

Athletics beat Padres 6-2

Terry Evans (Giants) entered late in the game centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at second base and batted second. 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Jamey Wright (Mariners) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mariners beat Giants 1-0

Brett Tomko (Rangers) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Angels beat Rangers 2-1

Braden Looper (Cubs) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings. He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:5-2)

Matt Pagnozzi (Rockies) started at catcher and batted seventh. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Clayton Mortensen (Rockies) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:4-0)

Rockies beat Cubs 4-0

Former Cardinals In Action 2-26-11: Mark DeRosa Collects 3 Hits & 1 RBI, Matt Meyer Earns Save, Felipe Lopez & Aaron Miles Each Pick Up Hits

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Tigers beat Blue Jays 4-0

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in game at third base and batted third. 1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Rays Beat Pirates Pirates 9-5

Joe Mather (Braves) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Braves & Mets tied 5-5

Rich Hill (Red Sox) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-1)

Red Sox beat Northeastern U 13-2

Stuart Pomeranz (Dodgers) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:4-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Matt Meyer (Angels) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (p-s:7-6)(g/f:0-2)

Angels beat Dodgers 4-1

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at third base and batted ninth. 1-for-2 at the plate.

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at second base and batted second. 3-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Giants beat Dodgers 8-3

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-10

Amaury Cazana connects for two doubles and scores a run in the LMP for Player of the Day honors. Jose Martinez and Romulo Ruiz get the call up to the LVBP while former Cardinals Brian Barton and Orber Moreno are shelved with injuries and Stuart Pomeranz is sent home. Former MiLB signing Yoffri Martinez earns the save in Venezuelan Parallel League Championship.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-19-10

Pedro Feliz collects two hits and drives in two runs in the Dominican for Player of the Day honors. Jose Rada pitched a scoreless 1 2/3 innings in the LVBP. Former Cardinal Brian Barden finds a new home for 2011. Ex-MiLB Cardinal Iker Franco hits a three-run homer in LMP and former Cardinal Hector Luna doubles and drives in two in the Dominican.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-10

Amaury Cazana connects for two hits and drives in one run in the LMP for Player of the Day honors. Manuel De La Cruz was placed on the inactive list in the LMP. Jose Garcia and Antonio DeJesus receive some extra playing time. Former farmhands Stuart Pomeranz and Kelvin Jimenez find new homes for 2011.

The Cardinal Nation

Dodgers Sign Stuart Pomeranz To Minor League Deal

Baseball America

Playing Free Agency, In The Minor Key

A smaller eddy curling off the free agent pool that the St. Louis Cardinals like to wade into each offseason is the one clogged with minor-league free agents. In order to open up more opportunities for in-house players, the Cardinals have purposefully pulled fewer and fewer six-year and minor-league free agents from those waters.

STL Today

2010 Minor League Free Agents

Baseball America

Stuart Pomeranz Relieved To Get Second Chance On Mound

Stuart Pomeranz sat in the Tulsa Drillers' bullpen, waiting for a phone call that would never come.

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Go Get'em Kid - Tommy Pham Batting Second

Since Springfield Cardinals manager Pop Warner typically rewards success, it’s understandable to see Tuesday night hero Steven Hill batting cleanup in tonight’s lineup.

Springfield News-Leader

Matt Carpenter's Shot Gives Springfield Cardinals Victory

A handful of teammates formed a half-circle around Springfield Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter on Monday night and then watched a flat-screen TV in the clubhouse to view the game's highlights.

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Report 5-1-10: Nick Additon To Start; Antonio DeJesus' Nice Catch; Jon Jay's First MLB Hit; Stuart Pomernaz's Return To Hammons

TODAY's game

Tulsa Drillers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 2:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Report 4-22-10: Starting Roation; Who's Hot; Stuart Pomernaz; Etc...

Game Tonight

Springfield Cardinals at Tulsa Drillers, 7:05 p.m.

Springfield News-Leader

Stuart Pomeranz Makes Tulsa Drillers Roster

The pitching staff also will include former St. Louis Cardinals prospect Stuart Pomeranz, who pitched in the TL with Springfield in 2005-06.

Tulsa World

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions Feb 18-24

Feb 18: The Southern Maryland Bluecrabs of the Atlantic League signed Christian Lopez to a contract for the 2010 season.

Feb 22: The New Jersey Jackals of the Can-Am league sold the contract of Stuart Pomeranz to the Colorado Rockies.

Feb 23: The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League signed Gerard Haran to a contract for the 2010 season.

Feb 24: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Randy Leek to a contract for the 2010 season.

Feb 24: The Gateway Grizzlies of the Northern League placed Brandon Johnson on the 60-day disabled list.

Rockies Sign Stuart Pomeranz Out Of Can-Am League

Baseball America

Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-10-09: Josh Phelps Activated; Stuart Pomeranz Hits D.L.; Russell Branyan Missed; Jamie Moyer Gets Another Start

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
"It was a little frustrating in the fact I wasn't able to locate my fastball," Suppan said. "They hit some mistakes today that I made, and I didn't really have the touch with my offspeed [pitches] that I would have liked. I just tried to move it around and locate the best I could."

Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
The Brewers finally got on the scoreboard in the eighth inning, when Felipe Lopez homered off reliever Trever Miller.
Brewers Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
The Mariners are traveling through some of the most treacherous waters the AL West has to offer without their leading home run hitter, but there's a good chance of getting first baseman Russell Branyan back before the regular season ends.
Mariners Official Site

Jaime Moyer (Phillies):
Jamie Moyer will pitch Saturday against the Mets. Pedro Martinez will pitch Sunday, likely in the second game of a doubleheader. Manuel said Kyle Kendrick likely would pitch the opener Sunday.
The Zo Zone

Scott Rolen (Reds):
After a Scott Rolen homer in the top of the ninth provided a one-run lead, Colorado scored two in the bottom of the ninth on a Seth Smith two-out, bases-loaded single against closer Francisco Cordero for a walk-off win.
Reds Official Site

Josh Phelps (Giants):
Was assigned from Double-A Conneticut to Triple-A Fresno.

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

Jim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):
Despite a team cemented in last place and a roster loaded with new faces, Jim Riggleman has managed the Washington Nationals this month with a style that belies those circumstances. He will continue to, he said on Wednesday. September will not double as a stage for auditions. The Nationals, most nights, will be governed by Riggleman's win-tonight philosophy, and as such, he'll stick with the regulars who've won this season only sparingly.
Washington Post

Tim McCarver (Announcer):
Fox Sports broadcaster Tim McCarver co-hosts an hour of Sid Mark's "Sunday with Sinatra" this weekend (1210 AM WPHT). The former Phillies catcher, a huge Frank Sinatra fan, will be on from 11 to noon. McCarver told Mark that he used to listen to the show with Larry Bowa in the Phillies clubhouse before their games.
Philadelphia Daily News