Upon Further Review, Cardinals Benefitted From Umpire's Call

The Cardinals were involved in the first unofficial use of video replay to review an umpire’s call and it resulted in a favorable ruling for them.

RetroSimba

How Cardinals Got Edgar Renteria Instead Of Barry Larkin

After making a pitch for Barry Larkin of the Reds, the Cardinals, shopping for a shortstop, turned to a younger, less expensive model, Edgar Renteria of the Marlins.

RetroSimba

Caracas, Alex Gonzalez Have Discussed Possible Farewell Tour For The 2018-19 LVBP Season

The Leones del Caracas and the ex-big league Alex Gonzalez have talked about the possible incorporation of the Aragua player and his farewell to active baseball wearing the uniform of the longhairs, the infielder himself reported in the program Habla Habla Deporte , through Meridiano TV . The player and the team seemed to break relations when González denounced not having received a positive response from the Caraquista high command to his desire to be uniformed in 2017-2018 and even asked to be released, to retire with any other club. José Manuel Fernández , sports manager of the capital, confirmed in a report by journalist Andriw Sánchez that there is a dialogue process to define "what his participation would be like".  (Translated)

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-17: Robert Stock Has Struck Out Ten Over 11.2 Scoreless Innings & Earned Five Saves In 12 Games; Imeldo Diaz Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Andrew Knizner Singles Three Times

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Why The Red Sox Shouldn't Do What You Think They Should Do This Winter

We might as well start with the biggest one. Long the long-distance object of Red Sox fans’ affection, Giancarlo Stanton is eminently available in a trade and coming off by far his best season, one in which he hit more home runs than anyone in 16 years. He’d be the perfect fit for an offense starved of power. I don’t need to spoonfeed you the argument for adding Stanton.

Providence Journal

Alex Gonzalez Considering Retirement After One More Season In The LVBP

Former big leaguer Alex Gonzalez admitted from the United States, in conversation with journalist Diego Naranjo, who sees approaching the time of retirement and does not rule out the 2016-2017 season with the Lions of Caracas is his last, before hanging up the spikes.  (Translated)

El Emergente

Alex Gonzalez Not Ready To Retire, Open To Playing In U.S. Or Japan

Former big leaguer Alex Gonzalez told the journalist Henry Roldan Sesti not yet thinking about retirement and instead plans to report to the Lions in October and November, despite not having played in any circuit since his participation in the season 2014-2015 with hairy own.  (Translated)

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Rick Hummel On The Morning After 4-8-15

Inside STL

Alex Gonzalez Not Thinking Retirement, Even Though He Was Not Picked Up

Alex Gonzalez, perennial Gold Glove candidate during his stay in the majors, told the journalist Victor Gomez does not think about retirement, despite not getting contract to stay in action at the highest level this week.  (Translated)

El Emergente

Alex Gonzalez: "We Pray For The Health Of Victor Sanchez"

Alex Gonzalez sent his best wishes for recovery to his fellow Lions, Víctor Sánchez. The veteran infielder caraquista admitted that says a lot about the health of Sanchez and believes that the good wishes of people will be crucial in their recovery.  (Translated)

Caracas Official Site

Marco Scutaro Out Until Midseason, Ronny Cedeno & Alex Gonzalez Still Remain Unsigned

Ronny Cedeno, Pedro Hernandez and Alex Gonzalez are the only other Venezuelans who, having played in the majors last season, still have no contract.  (Translated)

El Emergente

Francisco Rodriguez Not Satisfied With Offers, Marco Scutaro Rumored To Be Retiring, & Alex Gonzalez Still Wants To Play

Some Creoles players are still looking for a new team. The most representative of them is Francisco Rodriguez.  (Translated)

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Finally, A Royals Celebration In Kansas City

Tipsheet was in Kansas City for the heyday of Royals baseball, back when that franchise -- and not the Cardinals -- was considered baseball's model operation.

Tipsheet

Alex Gonzalez & Bobby Abreu Expected To Play For Caracas

Zerpa said Gregorio Petit Venezuela is scheduled to arrive on October 12. Bob Abreu and Alex Gonzalez are expected early. For Aarom Baldiris, said he will be in November.  (Translated)

Caracas Official Site

Manny Ramirez Being Persistent: Looks Good, Still Trying For Job

Former MLB great Manny Ramirez looked impressive in a recent baseball workout, according to a big-league scout who went to see him. The scout said Ramirez appeared surprisingly fit while lining baseballs on a park field not too far from his home in Pembroke Pines, Fla., outside Fort Lauderdale.

CBS Sports

Tigers To Honor Jim Leyland On May 10, 2014

Jim Leyland made well over a thousand visits to the mound at Comerica Park to change pitchers over the course of his eight-year career as Tigers manager. On Saturday, May 10, he'll be heading out there to actually throw a pitch.

Detroit Official Site

Tigers Release Alex Gonzalez

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How Scott Cooper Made Memorable Cardinals Debut

Scott Cooper enjoyed a storybook start to his Cardinals career. It didn’t have a happy ending, though.

RetroSimba

Rollie Fingers, Ozzie Smith, David Eckstein, Kerry Robinson, Reggie Sanders, & Jack Wilson To Participate In Hall of Fame Classic

Seventy-five years ago, baseball’s biggest stars came to Cooperstown for a late-spring celebration of the National Pastime.

Baseball Hall Of Fame

Orioles Sending Alex Gonzalez To Tigers

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