Cardinals Release Four More, Activate Kyle Mura

According to Baseball America, the St. Louis Cardinals organization has released four more minor leaguers during the time period between May 2-9.

Released were Carlos Gonzalez, Jose Penaloza, Adam Prange, and Senger Peralta all pitchers competing for roster spots in extended spring training.

Gonzalez, 20, was signed by the Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent on August 4, 2005 out of the country of Panama. The right-hander spent three seasons in the organization pitching for the DSL Cardinals in 2006, GCL Cardinals in 2007, and Johnson City Cardinals last season. He complied a 7-5 record, 5.22 ERA, and one save in the farm system. And allowed 113 hits, 70 runs (64 earned), ten home runs, 44 walks, and struck out 129 over 110.1 innings during his tenure. During the 2008 season, Gonzalez struck out a season-high eight on July 9 in 3.2 innings.

Penaloza, 20, was signed by the Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent on July 27, 2006 out of the country of Venezuela. The right-hander pitched his first two season in the organization with the VSL Cardinals and in 2008 was promoted to the GCL Cardinals for the season. He complied a 3-2 record and 7.92 ERA, allowing 91 hits, 70 runs (56 earned), three home runs, 52 walks, and struck out 40 over 63.2 innings.

Prange, 21, was a 48th round (1,436th overall) pick by the Cardinals in the 2008 amateur draft out of South Mountain Community College (AZ). He was assigned to the Gulf Coast League after signing and made 15 relief appearances for the club, putting together a 1-2 record, 6.92 ERA, and earned three saves. The right-hander allowed 16 hits, 14 runs (ten earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck out nine over 13 innings.

Peralta, 20, was signed by the Cardinals as a non-drafted free agent on September 26, 2004 out of the country of Venezuela. He was assigned to the Dominican Summer League in 2005 and made the move to the Johnson City Cardinals for the next two seasons. The left-hander had a 2.70 ERA and struck out 36 over 40 innings in DSL. In his two active seasons at JC, he made 18 appearances (ten starts), posting a 2-6 record and 5.69 ERA. Peralta allowed 61 hits, 46 runs (39 earned), seven home runs, 32 walks, and struck out 63 over 61.2 innings. He spent the entire 2008 season on the 60-day disabled list while assigned to Johnson City for a third straight season.

Other releases announced in the BA post were David Brito (VSL), Carlos Noguera (VSL), Brandon Buckman (Springfield), Brian Buck (Quad Cities), and Charles Kingrey (Palm Beach).

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In addition to the above releases, the Springfield Cardinals activated Kyle Mura from the 7-day disabled list.

Mura, 24, was placed on the disabled list on April 30 with a sprained right elbow after posting a 1-0 record and 8.18 ERA in four starts.

He made his return Monday night, entering the game in the 6th inning and pitching one frame, giving up three hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and striking out one.

There will be no corresponding move since there was already an open spot on the roster after Mike Folli was promoted to the Memphis Redbirds earlier last week.

Kyle Mura: Activated By Springfield

GCL Cardinals Reliever Of The Year: 2008

St. Louis Cardinals prospect and converted catcher David Carpenter used the 2008 Gulf Coast League to jump-start his career on the mound.

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GCL: Cardinals Beat Dodgers 4-2: Obregon 2 RBI's, Moscatel 1 RBI, Rasmus Doubles, Siegrist Nice Start, Ferrara K's 5, Daley Wild Again

Individual Highlights:
Colby Rasmus 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 BB, & 1 K.
Michael Swinson 1-for-5 with 1 K & 1 OF Assist.
Devin Shepherd 1-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 HBP, 1 SB, & 2 K's.
David Medina 1-for-3 with 2 Runs, 1 HBP, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Kleinenger Teran 2-for-3 with 1 HBP & 1 Fielding Error.
Ted Obregon 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Sacrifice, 1 SB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Kevin Moscatel 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 K, 1 PO Error, & Allowed 2 SB's.
Kevin Siegrist Started, 3 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:3-5).
Jose Penaloza Win(2-1), 1.2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 BB(ground out-fly out:4-1)(inherited runners-scored:2-0).
Anthony Ferrara (H, 1), 3 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP, & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:1-3).
Adam Prange (SV, 3), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Joe Babrick 0-for-1 with 1 K.
Gary Daley 0.1 Innings, 0 Hits, 2 Runs(1 ER), 3 BB's, 1 HBP, & 2 WP's(ground out-fly out:0-1).

Boxscore

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 7-4 In Game 2 Of DH: Rosario Triples & 1 RBI, Shepherd 1 RBI, Hiraldo Triples, Castillo Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Michael Swinson 1-for-2 with 1 Run, 2 BB's, & 1 PO.
Braulio Hiraldo 1-for-3 with 1 3B, 1 BB, 1 GIDP, 1 CS, & 1 Fielding Error.
Raniel Rosario 2-for-4 with 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 1 SB.
Devin Shepherd 3-for-3 with 1 RBI, 2 Runs, & 1 BB.
Juan Castillo 1-for-1 with 1 2B.
Kleinenger Teran 1-for-2 with 1 Two-Out RBI.
Adam Prange 1.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-3)(inherited runners-scored:3-0).

Rough Outing:
Joe Babrick 0-for-3 with 2 K's.
Cristofher Dumont 0-for-1 with 1 K.
Kevin Moscatel 0-for-3 with 1 K, Allowed 1 SB, & Gunned Down 1 Runner.
Pablo Ortiz Loss(2-3), Started, 3 Innings, 3 Hits, 4 Runs(2 ER), 4 BB's, & 3 WP's(ground out-fly out:1-6).
Jose Penaloza 1.2 Innings, 3 Hits, 3 Runs(All ER), 4 BB's, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:3-1).

Boxscore

Devin Shepherd: A Five-Tool Player

Dustin Mattison interviews St. Louis Cardinals Gulf Coast League outfielder Devin Shepherd.

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GCL: Mets Beat Cardinals 11-8: Castillo 2 RBI's; Hill Doubles & 1 RBI; Mosquera, Hiraldo, & Medina 1 RBI Each, Rada Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Juan Mosquera 1-for-5 with 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 PO, & 1 Fielding Error.
Braulio Hirlado 2-for-5 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 3 K's, & 1 Fielding Error.
Raniel Rosario 2-for-5 with 2 Runs & 2 K's.
Steve Hill 2-for-5 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & 3 K's.
David Medina 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & 1 BB.
Yunier Castillo 1-for-3 with 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 GIDP, & 1 Unassisted Double Play.
Jose Rada 5 Innings, 6 Hits, 2 Runs(1 ER), 1 WP, & 8 K's(ground out-fly out:5-2).

Rough Outing:
Ryde Rodriguez 0-for-5 with 2 K's & 1 Fielding Error.
Devin Shepherd 0-for-2 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Gary Daley Started, 1 Inning, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 2 BB's(ground out-fly out:0-2).
Ronald Russell (H, 1), 0.1 Innings, 1 Hit, 3 Runs(All ER), 2 BB's, & 1 K
Orlando Munoz (BS, 1), 0.2 Innings, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 1 HR(ground out-fly out:0-1)(inherited runners-scored:3-3).
Adam Prange (BS, 1), Loss(1-2), 1 Inning, 2 Hits, 4 Runs(1 ER), 1 BB, & 1 HBP(ground out-fly out:0-3).

Boxscore

GCL: Cardinals Beat Dodgers 6-4: Rosario 2-Run HR, Rodriguez 2 RBI's, Medina 1 RBI, Notti Nice Outing, Ferrera Roughed Up

Individual Highlights:
Ted Obregon 2-for-4 with 1 BB, 1 SB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Ryde Rodriguez 2-for-4 with 2 Two-Out RBI's & 2 Runs.
Raniel Rosario 1-for-4 with 1 HR, 2 Two-Out RBI's, & 1 Run.
David Medina 0-for-2 with 1 RBI, 2 BB's, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Juan Castillo 2-for-4 with 1 Run, 1 K, 1 CS/PO, 1 PB, & Gunned Down 1 Runner.
Yunior Castillo 2-for-4 with 1 Run.
Chris Notti Started, 5 Innings, 3 Hits, 0 Runs(ground out-fly out:10-4).
Pablo Ortiz Win(2-2), 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 2 K's, & 1 PO(ground out-fly out:2-1).
Adam Prange (SV, 2), 0.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(inherited runners-scored:1-0).

Rough Outing:
Cristofher Dumont 0-for-3.
Braulio Hiraldo 0-for-2 with 1 K.
Joe Babrick 0-for-0-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Anthony Ferrara 1 Inning, 2 Hits, 4 Runs(3 ER), , 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 WP's, & 1 HR(ground out-fly out:2-1).

Boxscore

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 5-3: Dumont & Babrick Both Double & 1 RBI, Castillo 2 Hits, Diaz Roughed Up

Individual Highlights:
Cristofher Dumont 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Devin Shepherd 1-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 BB, 2 K's, & 1 CS.
Joe Babrick 2-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 Sac Fly, & 1 K.
Yunior Castillo 2-for-4 with 1 K.
Adam Prange 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 1 WP(ground out-fly out:1-1).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

Gulf Coast Cardinals Report 8-3-08

The GCL Cardinals’ struggles continue, as they ended the week with a win after six straight losses. Ryde Rodriguez leads the club in batting.

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GCL: Natioanls Beat Cardinals 17-1: Team Held To 3 Hits, Hiraldo Doubles, Mosquera 1 SB, Dumont 1 Run, Pitching Ugly!!!!!

Individual Highlights:
Juan Mosquera 1-for-4 with 1 SB & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Braulio Hiraldo 1-for-4 with 1 2B.
Cristofher Dumont 1-for-3 with 1 Run & 1 K.
Jose Penaloza 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 BB, & 1 HBP(ground out-fly out:0-3).

Rough Outing:
Everyone

Boxscore

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 12-6: Mateo Solo HR, Rodriguez Doubles & 2 RBI's, Castillo Triples & 1 RBI, Shepherd 1 RBI, Pitching Dumped On

Individual Highlights:
Luis Mateo 2-for-5 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 2 K's, & 1 Fielding Error.
Raniel Rosario 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 2 Runs, 2 BB's, 1 SB, & 1 K.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 2 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 GIDP, & 1 OF Assist.
Devin Shepherd 2-for-4 with 1 RBI, 1 HBP, & 1 Throwing Error.
Juan Castillo 2-for-3 with 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 HBP, 1 K, 2 PB's, & Allowed 2 SB's.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

GCL: Mets Beat Cardinals 5-2 In Game 1 Of DH: Rehab Night For McCormick & Zuercher, Hiraldo 2-Run HR, Moscatel Doubles, Bullpen Struggles

Individual Highlights:
Raniel Rosario 1-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 Fielding Error.
Devin Shepherd 1-for-3 with 1 Run, 1 K, & 1 PO.
Braulio Hiraldo 1-for-3 with 1 HR, 2 Two-out RBI's, & 1 Run.
Kevin Moscatel 1-for-3 with 1 2B & 1 K.
Ted Obregon 1-for-2 with 1 BB & 1 SB.
Mark McCormick 2 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs1 BB, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:1-1).
Zack Zuercher 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 3 K's.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

Gulf Coast Cardinals Report 7-13-08

The GCL Cardinals put together a 3-2 record over the past week as the team’s bats begin to wake up.

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GCL: Cardinals Beat Mets 13-7: Rosario 2-Run HR, Cardona Triples & 5 RBI's, Mateo 2 RBI's, Rodriguez & Castillo 1 Double & 1 RBI Each, Daley Wild

Individual Highlights:
Luis Mateo 2-for-5 with 2 RBI's, 2 Runs, 1 BB, & 2 K's.
Braulio Hiraldo 2-for-6 with 1 Two-out RBI.
Ryde Rodriguez 3-for-6 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 Runs, 1 K, & 1 PO.
Raniel Rosario 1-for-4 with 1 HR, 2 Two-Out RBI's, 3 Runs, 2 HBP's, & 1 K.
David Medina 1-for-5 with 1 2B, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Ismael Cardona 2-for-4 with 1 3B, 5 RBI's(2 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 PB, & Allowed 2 SB's.
Kleinenger Teran 2-for-3 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 2 BB's, & 1 Fielding Error.
Yunior Castillo 2-for-5 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, 2 Runs, 1 SB, 1 K, & 1 Fielding Error.
Anthony Ferrara 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 BB, 1 WP, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Pablo Ortiz Win(1-1), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 WP, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).
Orlando Munoz (H, 1), 2 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs(ground out-fly out:1-5).
Adam Prange 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 HBP, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Michael Swinson 0-for-3 with 3 K's.
Jose Rada Started, 2 Innings, 6 Hits, 3 Runs(All ER), & 2 K's(ground out--fly out:1-3).
Gary Daley 0.1 Innings, 1 Hit, 3 Runs(2 ER), 3 BB's, & 2 WP's(ground out-fly out:1-0).
Jose Penalozza 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:1-0)(inherited runners-scored:2-1).
Eric Fornataro 1 Inning, 0 Hits, 1 Run(Unearned), & 1 BB(ground out-fly out:1-2).

Boxscore

GCL: Nationals Beat Cardinals 17-3: Pitching Staff Pounded, Pupo 2-Run HR, Cardona Triples

Individual Highlights:
Kleinenger Teran 1 BB & 1 Run.
Carlos Pupo 2-for-4 with 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 K, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-4 with 1 CS.
Brian Buck 1-for-2.
Ismael Cardona 1-for-2 with 1 3B, 1 Run, & 1 PB.
Juan Castillo 1-for-1.
Ted Obregon 0-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 K, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

Gulf Coast League Cardinals Report 6-29-08

It was a rough week for the Gulf Coast League Cardinals as the team lost one more than it won. Rainel Rosario and Carlos Pupo put forth strong performances as did rehabbing Tyler Henley.

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GCL: Cardinals Beat Mets 3-2: Henley Makes Debut, Rosario 2-Run HR, Mateo 1 RBI, Diaz Impressive Outing, Prange Collects Save

Individual Highlights:
Tyler Henley 1-for-4 with 1 2B & 1 Run.
Raniel Rosario 2-for-4 with 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-4 with 1 SB & 2 K's.
Kevin Moscatel 1-for-1 with 1 Run.
Luis Mateo 1-for-3 with 1 Two-Out RBI.
Omar Diaz Started, 4 Innings, 1 Hit , 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:3-6).
Adam Prange (SV, 1), 1 Inning, o Hits Or Runs, 1 WP, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0)(inherited runners-scored:1-0).

Rough Outing:
Carlos Pupo 0-for-4 with 1 K & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Juan Castillo 0-for-2.
Ted Obregon 0-for-3 with 1 K.
Miguel Flores 2 Innings, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 1 HR(ground out-fly out:5-1).
Orlando Munoz 1 Inning, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:1-10.
Christian Concepcion Win(1-0), 1 Inning, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1).

Boxscore

GCL: Cardinals Beat Marlins 3-2: Rosario & Pupo Both Double & 1 RBI, Rodriguez 1 RBI, Javier Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Raniel Rosario 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, 2 Runs, 1 BB, & 1 OF Assist.
Carlos Pupo 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 BB, & 2 K's.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI & 1 OF Assist.
Omar Javier Started, 4.2 Innings, 4 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:9-2).
Chris Notti 2 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:2-2).
Adam Prange Win(1-0), 1.1 innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:1-2)(inherited runners-scored:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Juan Castillo 0-for-3 with 1 K & Gunned 1 Runner Down.
Orlando Munoz 0.1 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs(inherited runners-scored:2-1).
Christian Concepcion 0.2 Innings, 0 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 3 BB's, 2 WP's, 1 Balk, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-1).

Boxscore

Cardinals Short-Season Minor League Rosters

The St. Louis Cardinals stock three rosters with 100 players, including their top seven signed picks from the 2008 draft. Seven new drafted signees bring the total to 37 of their 51 picks in house. Three free agents also have been assigned.

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