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Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions March 1-8

March 1: The Quebec les Capitales of the Can-Am League trade Troy Cate to the Calgary Vipers of the North American League.

March 2: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed John Rodriguez for the 2011 season.

March 3: The Somerset Patriots of thew Atlantic League signed Kris Honel for the 2011 season.

March 4: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League signed Richard Giannotti for the 2011 season.

March 7: The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League signed Chris Grossman for the 2011 season.

March 8: The El Paso Diablos of the American Association signed Cardoza Tucker for the 2011 season.

March 8: The Sioux Falls Pheasants of the American Association signed Mark Shorey for the 2011 season.

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions August 17-20

August 17: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League reinstated Esteban Yan for the inactive list.

August 18: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League signed and activated Julio Manon.

August 19: The Shreveport-Bossier Captains of the American Association released Cardoza Tucker.

August 19: The St. Paul Saints of the American Association sold the contract of Matt Meyer to the Los Angeles Angels.

August 20: The Fort Worth Cats of the American Association traded Scott Vander Weg to the Pensacola Pelicans.

August 20: The Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the United League Baseball activated Andres Rosales.

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions July 8-16

June leftovers: Marcos Chavez was signed and released by the Tijuanna Cimarrones (June 18-26) of the Golden Baseball League. Reynier Gonzalez was released by the Tijuanna Cimarrones (Mayy 22-June 4).

July 8: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Javier Colina to a contract for the 2010 season.

July 8: The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League signed Pablo Ozuna to a contract for the 2010 season.

July 8: The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League placed Scott Spiezio on the disabled list.

July 11: The Rio Grande Valley White Wings of the United League Baseball signed Juan Cabrera to a contract for the 2010 season.

July 12: The Yuma Scorpions of the Golden Baseball League released Bill Pulsipher.

July 13: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Kip Wells to a contract for the 2010 season.

July 16: The Shreveport-Bossier Captains of the American Association signed Cardoza Tucker to a contract for the 2010 season.

July 16: The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of Tyler Lavigne from the Normal Cornbelters of the Frontier League.

July 16: The Schaumberg Flyers of the Northern League traded Reid Price to the Tucscon Toros of the Golden Baseball League.

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions June 7-11

June 7: The Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association let Randy Keisler go to pitch in the Triple-A Mexican League.

June 7: The Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League sold the contract of Ben Johnson to the Detroit Tigers.

June 8: The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League activated Cardoza Tucker.

June 10: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League placed Robinson Cancel on the inactive list.

June 11: The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League released Cardoza Tucker.

Former Cardinals Indpendent League Transactions May 22-28

May 22: Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of Josh Phelps from the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League.

May 22: The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League placed Cardoza Tucker on the 7-day disabled list.

May 23: The Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League released Blake Murphy.

May 25: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League activated Josh Pressley.

May 28: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League signed and activated Reggie Taylor.

May 28: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League placed Josh Pressley on the disabled list.

May 28: The Lake County Fielders of the Northern League signed Ian Church to a contract for the 2010 season.

Former Cardinals On Frontier League 2010 Opening Day Rosters

Ryan Bird - Southern Illinois Miners
Jonny Bravo - Traverse City Beach Bums
Paul Cruz - Traverse City Beach Bums
Brandon Garner - Windy City ThunderBolts
Tyler Herron - Kalamazoo Kings
Tyler Lavigne - Normal CornBelters
Cardoza Tucker - Lake Erie Crushers

Frontier League open their 2010 season on May 20th.

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions March 30-31

Mar. 30: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Esteban Yan to a contract for the 2010 season.

Mar. 30: The Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League signed Mike Rose to a contract for the 2010 season.

Mar. 31: The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League signed Cardoza Tucker to a contract for the 2010 season.

Former Cardinals: Independent Transactions

Javier Brito (Memphis 2009) was traded from Grand Prairie to St. Paul in the American Association.

Brandon Johnson (MiLB Spring Invite 2008) had his 2010 option exercised by Gateway of the Frontier League.

Cardoza Tucker (Palm Beach 2008) had his 2010 option exercised by Lake Erie of the Frontier League.

Chad Ehrnsberger (Tennessee 2004) had his 2010 option exercised by Edmonton of the Golden Baseball League.

Kevin House (New Jersey 2004) had his 2010 option exercised by Joliet of the Northern League.

Juan Diaz (Memphis 2006) has his 2010 option exercised by Winnipeg of the Northern League.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-30-09: Mike Timlin & Cardoza Tucker Sign Deals; Jack Wilson Traded; Brett Tomko, Julian Tavarez, & Andy Cavazos All Released

Brett Tomko (Free Agent):
Released by Yankees.
Star Ledger Twitter

Adam Kennedy (Athletics):
The non-waiver Trade Deadline is Friday afternoon, so it's certainly possible that Orlando Cabrera and Adam Kennedy will be wearing other clubs' uniforms by Saturday. If that's the case, at least they can say they went out on a high note.
Athletics Official Site

Jack Wilson (Mariners):
The Mariners acquired shortstop Jack Wilson and righty Ian Snell from the Pirates in a seven-player trade Wednesday, sending five players, including former No. 1 Draft choice Jeff Clement, to Pittsburgh.
Mariners Official Site

When Jack Wilson entered the Mariners' dugout in the seventh inning Wednesday afternoon, Ken Griffey Jr. welcomed him in his own Junior way.
Mariners Official Site

It was an odd scene, a rushed one, too, at AT&T Park on Wednesday afternoon. The Giants ushered Freddy Sanchez into an impromptu press conference after slipping a Giants jersey over his head. Minutes before, Sanchez had been in the dugout with his Pirates teammates. Now he was preparing to enter the thick of a pennant race.
Pirates Official Site

Julian Tavarez (Free Agent):
Right-hander Julian Tavarez, who was designated for assignment on July 19, cleared waivers on Wednesday and is officially a free agent.
All Nats All The Time

Jeff Brantley & Chris Sabo (Retired):
The Reds announced Wednesday their Hall of Fame Ballot for the Class of 2010 and fans will get the chance to vote for more than one candidate for the first time.
Reds Official Site

Jim Leyland (Tigers):
Tigers manager Jim Leyland says he's fine with his team, whether it makes a trade or not before Friday's non-waiver Trade Deadline at 4 p.m. ET. He just wants to see it relax and play well.
Tigers Official Site

Mike Timlin (Rockies):
The Rockies continue to stockpile arms, signing free agent Mike Timlin. The reliever is in short-season Casper after throwing well in three separate workouts with the Rockies last week at Coors Field.
Denver Post

Jose Garcia (Newark):
The Newark Bears of the Atlantic League placed him on the disabled list.

Andy Cavazos (Free Agent):
The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League released him. Cavazos made 23 relief appearances posting an 0-2 record, 5.76 ERA, and four saves. He allowed 21 hits, 16 earned runs, two home runs, 24 walks, one wild pitch, and struck out 20 over 25 innings.

Omar Pena (Worcester):
The Worcester Tornados of the Can Am League activated him.

Cardoza Tucker (Lake Erie):
The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-27-09: Cardoza Tucker Released; Daric Barton Hurting; Hector Luna Begins Rehab; Dmitri Young Done For Season

Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Minnesota had a scout watching the Pirates yesterday in Phoenix, and the Twins are in search of a middle infielder. But the Twins also are reported to be in intense talks to acquire shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics. Boston, also looking for a middle infielder, was there, too.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There has been no movement by either side in the stalled contract talks between the Pirates and infielders Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson. The non-waiver trading deadline is 4 p.m. Friday.
Pittsburgh Tribune Live

Dmitri Young (Nationals):
It looks like Dmitri Young's career, which reached such inspiring heights two years ago with the Nationals, has come to an end under upsetting circumstances.
Washington Times

Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young is out for the season because of a torn left quad.
Nationals Official Site

Daric Barton (Athletics):
Daric Barton had two hits on Sunday for the first time all year and finally appeared to show signs of coming out of his season-long slump. Now, the A's aren't sure when he's next going to play.
Athletics Official Site

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays):
With Cecil holding Tampa Bay's bats at bay, Rolen dealt the decisive blow in the fourth inning. Second baseman Aaron Hill led off the inning with a single to right field, and designated hitter Adam Lind followed suit before Rolen fired a 1-2 pitch from Rays right-hander Jeff Niemann (9-5) over the wall in left-center field to open a 3-0 lead for the Jays.
Blue Jays Official Site

The Cincinnati Reds, meanwhile, doubt they can make their deal for 3B Scott Rolen. The two teams talked three weeks ago when the Reds wanted the Jays to pay half of Rolen's 2010 salary, but since then they have had a disastrous West Coast trip.
Toronto Sun

Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
Max Scherzer turns 25 on Monday, when he will presumably receive several boxes of gifts to mark the occasion.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Jess Todd (Indians):
The Cleveland Indians acquired Minor League pitcher Jess Todd from the Cardinals on Sunday to complete the June 27 trade that sent infielder Mark DeRosa to St. Louis.
Indians Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
The Padres will get some good news this week when veteran second baseman David Eckstein (strained right hamstring) and veteran catcher Henry Blanco (also a strained right hamstring) come off the disabled list.
Padres Official Site

David Eckstein, who didn't return from the disabled list in Washington as hoped, will test his right hamstring Monday in Cincinnati.

“All I can say is that I'm close but I wasn't quite where I needed to be two days ago,” Eckstein said.
San Diego Union-Tribune

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies All-Star pitcher Jason Marquis' blistered right middle finger didn't affect him during a bullpen session on Sunday, which means he's a go for his start on Tuesday against the Mets at Citi Field.
Rockies Official Site

Sidney Ponson (Royals):
The lack of run support wasted a solid start from starter Sidney Ponson, who tossed six scoreless innings. Ponson worked out of trouble all day, and he paid a price when his pitch count of 102 forced him to take a seat after the sixth.
Royals Official Site

Hector Luna (Dodgers):
Assigned to Rookie-Level Arizona League Dodgers to begin rehab.

Cardoza Tucker (Free Agent):
The El Paso Diablos of the American Association released him.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-15-09: Orber Moreno & Cardoza Tucker Join New Teams; Bill Pulsipher Released; Jason Isringhausen Aims For 2010

Jason Isringhausen (Rays):
Veteran reliever Jason Isringhausen may be done for the season due to upcoming Tommy John surgery - his second elbow surgery in 10 months - but his agent says he plans to come back and pitch in the big leagues again.
St. Petersburg Times

Jack Wilson (Pirates):
Longtime reader, first-time writer. My question is, if Jack Wilson wants to stay, and if the Pirates want him to, as they have said before, why not give him a Tim Wakefield-like contract? Give him the option to play however many years he would like at $4.5 million or so a year. That way not too much money is tied up to one player, and the Pirates can budget for the next year knowing his salary is locked in.
Pirates Official Site

Jim Leyland (Tigers MGR):
For the fourth straight year, Jim Leyland will put questions about his friendship with Tony La Russa on hold and renew their rivalry in Interleague Play, this time in St. Louis. The quirks of the Interleague schedule have somehow made this an annual event for two managers whose relationship goes back more than a quarter century.
Tigers Official Site

Joe Girardi (Yankees MGR):
Yankees manager Joe Girardi devoted his off-day to a cause near and dear to his heart, hosting a fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer's research.
Yankees Official Site

Kip Wells (Nationals):
Activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Chris Farley (Athletics):
Double-A Midland activated him from the 7-day disabled list.
Baseball America

Orber Moreno (Quintana Roo):
The Diablos Rojos del Mexico of the Triple-A Mexican League sold his rights to Tigres de Quintana Roo.

Bill Pulsipher (Free Agent):
The Pericos de Puebla of the Triple-A Mexican League released him. Pulispher made eigth appearances (seven starts) posting a 3-3 record and 6.08 ERA. He allowed 55 hits, 27 runs (25 earned), two home runs, 14 walks, hit one batter and struck out 20 over 37 innings.

Cardoza Tucker (El Paso):
The El Paso Diablos of the American Association signed him to a contract for the 2009 season. He was recently placed on the inactive list by the Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League.

Ex-Cardinal Watch 6-10-09: Coco Crisp Misses Another Game; Anthony Reyes To Have Tommy John Surgery; Emil Brown To Minors; Jameson Maj Traded

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Although Royals manager Trey Hillman was hoping to have Coco Crisp back in the lineup for all three games of the Cleveland series, that did not happen.
Royals Official Site

Anthony Reyes (Indians):
Lots of injury updates for you, courtesy of head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. The big news is that not only is Anthony Reyes having the ulnar nerve transposition surgery recommended by the Indians, but he might also mix in a little Tommy John, for good measure. Dr. Lewis Yocum will perform the transposition on Friday and, if he discovers the ligament needs to be replaced, he'll perform the Tommy John. If Reyes just has the transposition, he'll miss four to six months. If he has the Tommy John, he'll be a year away from being ready to pitch in the big leagues. Either way, his '09 season is over.

The transposition surgery was originally to take place last Friday, but Reyes didn't immediately consent to the possibility of Tommy John until he had several conversations with Yocum. So that was the holdup.
Castro Turf

Emil Brown (Mets):
In other "news," Emil Brown has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Buffalo.
Newsday

Aaron Miles (Cubs):
The Cubs activated Aaron Miles from the disabled list and optioned infielder/outfielder Jake Fox to Triple-A Iowa.
Down On The Farm

Daric Barton (Athletics):
Fresh on the heels of being called up from Triple-A Sacramento for the first time this season, Daric Barton was all smiles in the same uniform he wore 140 times with the big boys in Oakland last year.
Athletics Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
But Black won't be the only former Angel making his return to the stadium. Second baseman David Eckstein played with the club for four seasons, including the 2002 season when the Angels won their first and only World Series title.
Padres Official Site

Nate Cotton (Kansas City):
The Kansas City T-Bones and manager Andy McCauley have announced the signing of pitcher Nate Cotton to a contract for the 2009 season.
WIBW

Matt Weagle (Worcester):
The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League placed him on the disabled list.

Jamerson Maj (San Angelo):
The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League traded him to the San Angelo Colts of the United Baseball League.

Cardoza Tucker (Orange County):
The Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League placed him on the inactive list.

Brandon Johnson (Somerset):
“Not playing” last season and “not playing” this season have two very different meanings to Brandon Johnson.
Patriots Pulse/My Central Jersey

Former Cardinals Playing In The Golden Baseball League 2009

Armando Carrasco - Orange County Flyers
Chad Ehrnsberger - Edmonton Capitals
Chad Gabriel - Chico Outlaws
Kris Honel - Edmonton Capitals
Kevin House - Edmonton Capitals
Jonny Kaplan - Long Beach Armada
Cardoza Tucker - Orange County Flyers

Missing In Action From 2008:
Donovan Graves (St. George), Felix Jose (Calgary), Marcus Markray (Reno), Brian Martin (St. George), Jackson Paz (St. George), and Jeremy Zick (Orange County).

The Golden Baseball League opend their season on May 21: Official Site

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-20-09: Wayne Lundgren & Cardoza Tucker Sign Deals, Dmitri Young's Mother Passes Away, Jeff Weaver Pulled Early Due To Blister

Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
A fake-to-third-throw-to-first pickoff move in Max Scherzer's 23rd Major League game was crucial in springboarding him to his first Major League win.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers):
Martin got the game-winning RBI, but the bullpen carried the night from the first pitch to the last. Swingman Jeff Weaver, subbing for the injured Eric Stults and draining a bleeding blister between innings, allowed one run over five innings until Torre decided that was enough and went to Ramon Troncoso, who threw two scoreless innings.

Weaver tried to downplay the blister and tucked his right hand under his leg during the postgame interview so reporters couldn't see the finger.
Dodgers Official Site

Edgar Renteria (Giants):
Regular shortstop Edgar Renteria remains sidelined by a strained right hamstring, though he took batting and fielding practice Wednesday.
Giants Official Site

Dmitri Young (Nationals):
Bonnie Young, the mother of Twins outfielder Delmon Young and injured Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young, died Monday night at her home in Camarillo, Calif., after a bout with cancer.
Nationals Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
The Phils lost to the Reds, 5-1, which snapped their five-game winning streak, but Moyer allowed three runs in six innings following one of the worst three-start stretches of his career. It was his second-best start of the season.
Phillies Official Site

Clint Hurdle (Rockies MGR):
Rockies manager Clint Hurdle says he has spoken "ad nauseam" about situational hitting. That's why Troy Tulowitzki's first-pitch swing that led to a double-play grounder in Tuesday night's 8-1 loss to the Braves landed him on the bench on Wednesday. Hurdle said that could be the best way to reinforce his point.
Rockies Official Site

Wayne Lundgren (Brockton):
Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League signed to a contract for the 20098 season.

Cardoza Tucker (Orange County):
Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball league signed him to a contract for the 2009 season.

Southern Illinois Sends Cardoza Tucker To Orange County Of The Golden Baseball League

The Southern Illinois Miners have traded right-handed pitcher Cardoza Tucker to the Orange County Flyers of the Golden League in exchange for outfielder Travon Jackson.

Southern Illinois Miners Official Site

Southern Illinois Miners Get Right-Handed Pitcher Cardoza Tucker

The Southern Illinois Miners have acquired the rights to right-handed relief pitcher Cardoza Tucker. The 24-year-old Tucker is the player to be named later from the July 9 deal that sent pitcher Reid Price from Southern Illinois to the Ottawa Rapidz of the Can-Am League.

The Southern

Ex-Cardinals Watch 7-4-08: Rodriguez, Markray, Tucker, & Weaver Find New Homes; Osborne Retires; Cabrera Rehabbing; Sweeney On D.L.; SS's Struggling

Donovan Osborne(Retired):
Called it a day after signing with Long Island(Atlantic League) just a couple weeks ago.

Ricardo Rodriguez(Edmonton/Golden Baseball League):
Signed with Edmonton, he last pitched for Azucareros del Este in the Dominican Winter Leagues this past winter.

Marcus Markray(McKinney/Continental Baseball League):
2001 Draft Pick Making Impact In CBL

Cardoza Tucker(Ottawa/Can Am League):
Returns To Indy Ball

Rheal Cormier(Moncton/New Brunswick Senior Baseball League):
Major league pitching veteran Rheal Cormier will be the star attraction on Wednesday, offering insights into the art of throwing baseballs to young enthusiasts at a pitching clinic in Dieppe.
Former Major Leaguer To Offer Tips At Amirault Field Next Week

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
Finding the best option at shortstop has proved to be a juggling act for Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston. Perhaps the solution to the problem exists outside the confines of the Toronto organization.
Deal May End Shortstop Merry-Go-Round

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
The Dodgers cleared room for the Friday activation of center fielder Andruw Jones and shortstop Nomar Garciaparra from the disabled list by disabling pinch-hitter Mark Sweeney and optioning outfielder Jason Repko back to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Nomar, Andruw Back In Dodgers' Lineup

Jeff Weaver(Indians):
With trade rumors continuing to circulate around C.C. Sabathia, you may have wondered who would take the big lefty's spot in the rotation if he was indeed traded. Well, the Indians provided themselves with an option today by signing right-hander Jeff Weaver to a minor league contract and sending him to Class AAA Buffalo.
C.C.'s Replacement? Indians Sign jeff WeaverTo Minor League Deal

Keith Hernendez(Mets' Announcer):
Remarks made by Keith Hernandez during the telecast of a Mets game on Sunday irritated Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to such a degree that the two argued during the team's charter flight from New York to St. Louis that night. The New York Post reported as much in its Friday edition.
Reyes Upset With Hernandez's Remarks

Jolbert Cabrera(Reds):
Jolbert Cabrera hit off a batting tee Friday for the first time since suffering a compound dislocation of his left index finger June 20.
Cabrera Update

Edgar Renteria(Tigers):
Tigers manager Jim Leyland is trying what he can to get Edgar Renteria out of his struggles, but he's also trying what he can to get some offense. So on Saturday, he'll likely give Michael Hollimon another try for a game.
Sliding Renteria Could Sit Saturday