Cardinals Capsules, Vol.17: Aledmys Diaz Hits A Grand Slam Following Death Of Jose Fernandez, 2016

Welcome back to Cards Capsules, the series in which we take a look back at memorable Cardinals games from the last 20 years in St. Louis baseball history. Without any baseball to watch in the present due to the spread of coronavirus, what better way to fill the time, eh?

KMOV

The Cardinals' Most Disappointing Players Of The Bill DeWitt Jr. Era

Over the last two-plus weeks, I’ve been doing an “All-DeWitt” team as a way of looking back on the Cardinals’ first 24 seasons (1996-2019) under team chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

101 ESPN

Brayan Pena Named Manager For Single-A West Michigan

With Parrish now a special assistant, another former Tigers catcher, Brayan Pena, will take over as West Michigan manager. He earns his second promotion in as many seasons since entering the coaching ranks two years ago and leading the Tigers to a Gulf Coast League title in 2018. Former Tigers Minor League catcher and bullpen coach John Murrian will join Pena as Whitecaps hitting coach.

Detroit Official Site

The Cardinals Have Shown Some Daring This Offseason, But They Can Do Much More. Will They?

It​ would​ be a stretch to​ say that​ the​ Cardinals​ are​ living dangerously.​ Owner​ Bill​ DeWitt​ Jr.,​ president of​ baseball​​ operations John Mozeliak and GM Michael Girsch are systematically conservative, disciplined and pragmatic.

The Athletic

Mark Johnson, Brian Harper, & Brayan Pena Named To Tigers' Minor League Coaching Staffs

The Detroit Tigers today announced the Minor League field staff and roving personnel assignments for the 2019 season.

Detroit Official Site

From Respected Baseball Player To Champion Manager, The Story Of Brayan Prena

Others played more than him in his 12-year career, but nobody studied baseball as much as Brayan Peña. Season after season, the Cuban filled his brain with strategies and philosophies. He knew what could come and was preparing for the arrival of that day.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Since Matt Holliday Is Still As Ripped As Ever, He Threw Out A Runner At Second Base

Matt Holliday's reunion with the Rockies has gone just about as well as anyone could have hoped. Entering action on Tuesday, he had three homers and a 1.028 OPS in 18 games, and he was in the lineup that night against the Dodgers.

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Paul DeJong Sings His Way Closer To Return, Expects 'Good News' From Doctor; Greg Garcia's Curve; John Gant Prepping For Monday; Extra Bases

All the time spent curling dumbbells to maintain the strength in his forearm and doing “farmer carries” with weights to hold off any weakening paid off for Paul DeJong on Friday with comfort — and contact — during batting practice.

Post-Dispatch

Brayan Pena Announced His Retirement

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Jordan Zimmermann Itching To Get Back To Business; Jose Iglesias Becomes A U.S. Citizen; Miguel Cabrera Has Successful Surgery; Brayan Pena To Serve As GCL Tigers Manager

Jordan Zimmermann gets the frustration. He knows better than anyone how many injuries he has endured since signing with the Tigers after the 2015 season. He'd like to get a healthy stretch of starts under his belt, too.

Detroit Official Site

Tigers Released Brayan Pena

CanTig Twitter

Cardinals' Players Are The Problem, Not A Lack Of Spending

Between the end of the 2016 World Series and the opening week of the 2017 baseball season, the Cardinals handed out five contracts worth more than $257 million. For the most part, those deals worth more than a quarter of a BILLION dollars have not worked out.

101 ESPN

Brayan Pena Holding Out Hope Of Chance To Play While Coaching Tigers Rookies

Veteran catcher Brayan Pena is working young players at the Detroit Tigers facility in Lakeland, Fla., but he hasn't completely closed the door on his playing career.

M Live

Tigers Reassigned Brayan Pena To Minors Spring Camp

Detroit Official Twitter

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-28-18: Efren Navarro Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Brayan Pena Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Joe Kelly Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Detroit) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Detroit) entered late in the game in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Brayan Pena (former St. Louis-Detroit) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
Mark Montgomery (former Memphis-Detroit) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw two wild pitches, struck one out, and picked one runner off for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (ir-s:3-3)

Detroit beat New York-A 9-6

Todd Cunningham (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in right field and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Boston) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out

Boston beat Pittsburgh 4-3

Colby Rasmus (former St. Louis-Baltimore) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

St. Louis beat Baltimore 10-9

Zach Duke (former St. Louis-Minnesota) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Tampa Bay beat Minnesota 3-1

Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis-Washington) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Miami) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Miami beat Washington 3-1

James Ramsey (former Memphis-Minnesota) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Minnesota beat Houston 4-2

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Philadelphia) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Deck McGuire (former Memphis-Toronto) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-4)

Toronto beat Philadelphia 7-1

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Kansas City beat Cincinnati 3-2

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Oakland) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  1-for-1 with one RBI and one run.
Stephen Piscotty (former St. Louis-Oakland) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-Oakland) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Chicago-N) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.
Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Chicago-N beat Oakland 7-5

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Cleveland beat Seattle 4-2

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Chicago-A) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-1 with one run.

Chicago-A beat Texas 5-4

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk and one outfield assist.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Colorado beat Arizona 9-3

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  One run and one walk.
Allen Craig (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rowan Wick (former Memphis-San Diego) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

San Diego beat Los Angeles 10-5

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Anaheim) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Cleveland beat Anaheim 15-3

Mark Montgomery A Possible Darkhorse In Tigers' Spring Camp

At first glance, Alexi Amarista looks like one of the college interns who work around the clubhouse every Spring Training, not one of the non-roster invitees competing for a utility spot on the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

Detroit Official Site

Tigers Signed Brayan Pena To Minors Deal

Chris Cotillo Twitter

John Mozeliak's Five Best & Worst Free Agent Moves

Rick Hummel's review of Cardinals signings during the John Mozeliak era (2007-current) begins with his ranking of the top five.

Post-Dispatch

Evan MacLane Is Looking Forward To Spending His Tenth Season In The LIDOM

Evan MacLane of the Eastern Stars pitcher will become the next professional baseball tournament in the reinforcement that has participated in more occasions in that contest, which will act for tenth season.  (Translated)

Estrellas Official Site

Twins Signed Dariel Crespo To Minors Deal

In a position where depth is not the paradigm of Cuban baseball players in the majors, the Twins have decided to reconnect older and prolific markets with one in which they seem to be uninterested.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald