Tommy Herr's Slam Brought Cardinals Out Of Their Seats & Their Seat Cushions Onto The Field

Not often does an April baseball game stand the test of time as one of the most significant events in team history, but those who were at Busch II on Saturday night, April 18, 1987, will not soon forget.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Helped Mike Maddux Get Foothold In Majors

Needing an effective performance to show he belonged in the major leagues, Phillies rookie Mike Maddux broke through with an impressive effort against the 1986 Cardinals.

RetroSimba

Former Cardinals In The Atlantic League 2011

Javier Colina - Long Island Ducks

Mark Diapoules - Long Island Ducks

Shaun Garceau - York Revolution

Richard Giannotti - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Aaron Herr - Lancaster Barnstormers

Kris Honel - Somerset Patriots

Kevin Howard - Lancaster Barnstormers

Travis Mitchell - Road Warriors

Mike Parisi - Long Island Ducks

Josh Pressley - Somerset Patriots

Bill Pulsipher - Somerset Patriots

Prentice Redman - Bridgeport Bluefish

John Rodriguez - Long Island Ducks

Scott Thomas - Road Warriors

Les Walrond - Lancaster Barnstormers

Charlie Zink - Lancaster Barnstormers

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.

Aaron Herr's Big Bat Returns To Lancaster

Aaron Herr is returning to the Lancaster Barnstormers.

For the Hempfield grad, who was the co-Most Valuable Player of the Atlantic League in 2010, it will be his third season playing for his hometown team.

Lancaster

Larry Bigbie, Brian Barton Named To Baseball America's 2010 All-Independent League Team

Baseball America

Aaron Herr, Brian Barton, & Randy Leek Named Atlantic League 2010 Postseason First Team All-Stars

Atlantic League Official Site

Springfield Cardinals Report 8-5-10: Kyle Lohse To Make Rehab Start; Francisco Samuel, Ramon Delgado Promoted; Kyle Mura Released; Ect...

Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

Springfield News-Leader

Five Former Cardinals Named To 2010 Atlantic League All-Star Team

The Atlantic League today announced rosters for the 13th Annual All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, July 6 at Suffolk County Sports Park, home of the Long Island Ducks. The division-leading Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and York Revolution squads led with seven selections apiece. Players were chosen by fan, media, league official and coaching staff voting.

Atlantic League Official Site

Former Cardinals On Atlantic League Opening Day Rosters 2010

Eric Ackerman# - Lancaster Barnstormers
Brian Barton - Bridgeport Bluefish
Josh Brey - Camden Riversharks
Robinson Cancel - Long Island Ducks
Richard Giannotti - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Gerard Haran - Newark Bears
Johnny Hernandez - Long Island Ducks
Aaron Herr - Lancaster Barnstormers
Randy Leek - Long Island Ducks
Ivan Maldonado# - Long Island Ducks
Josh Phelps - Bridgeport Bluefish
Josh Pressley - Somerset Patriots
Sidney Ponson - Long Island Ducks
Jason Simontacchi - Lancaster Barnstormers
Scott Spiezio - Newark Bears
Esteban Yan* - Bridgeport Bluefish
Bob Zimmermann - York Revolution

*-reserve, currently pitching in Triple-A Mexican League
#-past minor league spring invites

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions Feb 12-18, 2010

Feb 12: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League traded Gerard Haran to the Newark Bears.

Feb 17: The St. Paul Saints of the Amercian Association traded Javier Brito to the Pensacola Pelicans.

Feb 18: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League signed Aaron Herr and Eric Ackerman to contracts for the 2010 season.

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.

Aaron Herr Returns To Lancaster In The Atlantic League

An original member of the Lancaster Barnstormers has returned.

Infielder Aaron Herr, son of bench coach and former manager Tom Herr, signed a contract for the 2009 season, it was announced today.

Lancaster Barnstormers Official Site

Minor League Free Agents

St. Louis Cardinals (5)
RHP: Cliff Politte (AAA), John Wasdin (AAA)
LHP: Ron Flores (AAA)
2B: D’Angelo Jimenez (AAA)
OF: Juan Gonzalez (AAA)

Ex-Cardinals: Cory Doyne (Orioles), Randy Keisler (Orioles), Tomo Ohka (WhiteSox), Jose Rosario (WhiteSox), Aaron Herr (Reds), Jeff Weaver (Indians), Brian Esposito (Rockies), Blaine Neal (Tigers), Derek Wathan (Tigers), Tagg Bozied (Marlins), John Gall (Marlins), Bob Zimmermann (Dodgers), Troy Cate (Brewers), Abraham Nunez (Mets), John Rodriguez (Mets), Chris Gissell (A's), Justin Pope (Phillies), Scott Vander Weg (Phillies), Scott Thomas (Phillies), Juan Mateo (Pirates), Jorge Sosa (Mariners), Shawn Garrett (Mariners), Jeremy Cummings (Rays), Chris Richard (Rays), Kiko Calero (Rangers), Jason Burch (Blue Jays), Dennis Tankersley (Nationals).

Baseball America

Kyle Mura To Start, Fan Hit In Face, Tyler Greene 15-Game Hitting Streak, Daryl Jones Debuts

Tonight
Springfield Cardinals at Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 7:30 p.m. at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark.

News-Leader

Adam Ottavino To Start, Tyler Greene Ties Hitting Streak, Colby Rasmus Injured, Andrew Brow's Speed, Adam Daniels & Jon Mikrut Out Of Pen

Tonight
Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

News-Leader

Tyler Herron To Start, Tyler Greene's Hitting Streak, Mitch Boggs Called Up, Jaime Garcia Optioned, Justin Fiske Building Arm Strength

Tonight
Arkansas Travelers vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

News-Leader

Adam Ottavino To Start, Kyle Mura & Justin Fiske To Start DH Games, Kyle Sadlowski To Start Tuesday, Jon Jay Returns, Allen Craig Streak Ends

Tonight
Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs. Springfield Cardinals, 6:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

News-Leader

Adam Daniels To Start, Jon Jay & Mark McCormick Rehab, Fernando Salas Replaces Jaime Garcia, Allen Craig Hitting Streak

Tonight
Northwest Arkansas Naturals vs. Springfield Cardinals at 7:10 p.m. at Hammons Field

News-Leader

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-24-08: Tavarez A Free Agent, Brown & Rolen Homer, Moyer Takes Loss, Herr Traded

Julian Tavarez(Free Agent):
Right-hander Julian Tavarez surprised the Brewers on Tuesday when he rejected an outright assignment to the Minor Leagues and prompted the team to release him.
Tavarez Elects Free Agency

Emil Brown(Athletics):
To borrow a phrase from A's manager Bob Geren, there were many positives to the game.
Brown's HomerLifts Blanton, Athletics

Scott Rolen(Blue Jays):
The chants started quietly enough during the fifth inning on Tuesday night, but as more and more Blue Jays fans joined in, celebrating the return of Cito Gaston, Rogers Centre began to roar with a loud rhythmic cry of the manager's name.
Jays Come Out Swinging In Cito's Return

Jaime Moyer(Phillies):
Chase Utley and Pat Burrell stared at video screens, replaying at-bats from another listless effort. This one resulted in a 5-2 Phillies loss to Oakland that extended a losing streak to six games.
Phillies Fall To A's For Six Straight Losses

Aaron Herr(Reds):
Was traded from Buffalo(Indians Triple-A).