Former Cardinals Playing In The Independent North American League 2012

C.J. Beatty - Fort Worth
Chad Gabriel - Fort Worth
Ryan Riddle - San Angelo
Ray Silva - Abilene
Scott Vander Weg - Abilene

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions April 25-May 12

April 25: The El Paso Diablos of the American Association released Chad Gabriel.

April 25: The Fargo-Morhead RiverHawks of the American Association released Donnie Smith.

April 25: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association released Adam Daniels.

April 25: The Edinburg Roadrunners of the North American League signed Christian Beatty to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 28: The Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League released Tyler Herron.

May 5: The Yuma Scorpions of the North American League signed Beau Riportella to a contract for the 2011 season.

May 6: The Rio Grande Valley Whitewings of the North American League signed Elvis Hernandez and Antonio DeJesus to contracts for the 2011 season.

May 9: The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League signed Joey Hage to a contract for the 2011 season.

May 9: The San Angelo Colts of the North American League signed Jon Edwards to a contract for the 2011 season.

May 11: The Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League traded Devin Shepherd to the Joliet Slammers.

May 11: The Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League signed Andrew Moss to a contract for the 2011 season.

May 12: The Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League signed Devin Shepherd to a contract for the 2011 season.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-11

Tyler Greene collects two hits in LVBP championship loss. Former Cardinals affiliated pitchers get hit hard during Monday's games. Ex-MiLB Julio Manon discusses his success in the Dominican. Final ABL stats included.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-23-11

Tyler Greene drives in one run to help Aragua advance to the LVBP championship and Jose Martinez gets a taste of the playoffs. Former MiLB Iker Franco collects a single, two doubles, and scores twice in the LMP. Ex-MiLB Robinson Cancel knocks in one run and former Cardinal Kiko Calero strikes out four over 2 1/3 innings in Puerto Rico.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-11

Tyler Greene and Jose Garcia play, former MiLB Orber Moreno strikes out two for the hold in the LVBP. Ex-MiLB Iker Franco doubles and drives in two runs in the LMP. Former signing Alberto Castillo strikes out five over six innings for the loss and ex-MiLB Julio Manon earns the save in the Dominican.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-11

Tyler Greene takes a hit by pitch, Romulo Ruiz and Jose Garcia connect for hits while former MiLB Javier Brito hits a grand slam in the LVBP. Ex-MiLB Julio Manon earns his third save in the Dominican League postseason. Former MiLB Chad Gabriel drives in one run in the ABL. Jeff Suppan and Nate Robertson find new homes for the 2011 season.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-11

Raul Valdes K's seven in a complete game winning decision in the Dominican League Championship for the Player of the Day honors. Ex-MiLB Javier Brito doubles and drives in two runs in the LVBP. Former MiLB Robinson Cancel collects three hits and scores and ex-Cardinal Kiko Calero earns the win in Puerto Rico. Former MiLBs Terry Evans, Mike Folli, and Brandon Yarbrough find new homes for 2011.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-11

Tyler Greene drives in one run for Player of the Day honors; Rich Rundles picks up the hold; and former MiLB Javier Brito collects three hits, including a solo home run, all in the LVBP. Amaury Cazana reaches base three times and scores twice but is not enough as team is knocked out of playoffs. Ex-MiLB Gustavo Martinez earns third consecutive save in LNBP playoffs.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-11

Rich Rundles keeps three batters from scoring for Player of the Day honors and Tyler Greene collects a single, double, and scores one run, both in the LVBP. Francisco Samuel keeps two runners on with 1 1/3 scoreless innings, Former MiLB Julio Manon earns the save, and ex-Cardinal Fernando Tatis doubles and drives in one run, all in the Dominican.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-11

Raul Valdes strikes out six over six scoreless innings for his third win in the Dominican League Round Robin and earns Player of the Day honors. Former MiLB Renyel Pinto K's two in one inning for a hold and ex-MiLB Javier Brito collects two hits and one RBI all in the LVBP. Former MiLB Robinson Cancel connects for four hits in Puerto Rico. Ex-MiLB Chad Gabriel drives in one run in the ABL.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-11

Tyler Greene drives in one run in the LVBP for Player of the Day honors. Pedro Feliz knocks in one run in the Dominican. Former MiLB Ruben Gotay collects a single, triple, and two RBIs in Puerto Rico. Former MiLB Chad Gabriel drives in two runs in the ABL.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-11

Rich Rundles strikes out two over 1 1/3 innings for the winning decision and Player of the Day honors and former MiLB Renyel Pinto pitches a scoreless frame both in the LVBP. Francisco Samuel tosses one scoreless inning in the Dominican. Ricky Martinez K's two and gets two double plays in the LNBP. Former spring invite Carlos Baerga is elected to Caribbean Series Hall of Fame.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-11

Tyler Greene collects a single, double, and drives in one run in the LVBP for Player of the Day honors. Former MiLB Iker Franco scores two runs as the next round of the LMP playoffs is set. Ex-Cardinal Felix Jose to be honored in Dominican. Ricky Martinez and former MiLB Jose Calero debut in LNBP with opposite results. Ex-MiLB Chad Gabriel hit a two-run homer in ABL.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-10

Amaury Cazana collects two hits and scores one run to help Culiacan get within one run of sweep and earns Player of the day honors. Former Cardinal Brian Barden drives in one run and former MiLB Iker Franco connects for a solo homer in the LMP. Pedro Feliz knocks in one run in the Dominican. Hector Luna and Abraham Nunez find new homes for 2011.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-10

Amaury Cazana collects one hit for Player of the Day honors and former MiLB Iker Franco knocks in three runs in the LMP. Rich Rundles and Tyler Greene are activated in the LVBP, while Eduardo Sanchez hits the shelf. Former Cardinal Randy Keisler moves from LMP to Dominican. Ex-MiLB Juan Gonzalez hits grand slam in Puerto Rico. Ricky Martinez joins the LNBP.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-10

Amaury Cazana doubles twice and scores for Player of the Day honors and former Springfield catcher Iker Franco doubles and drives in two runs all in the LMP. Former Quad Cities outfielder Chad Gabriel connects for a two-run shot and ex-Palm Beach hurler Wayne Lundgren strikes out six over five innings all in the ABL. Evan MacLane officially lands a deal to pitch in Japan.

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Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions Sept 20-Nov 17

Sept. 20 The St. Paul Saints of the American Association released Chad Gabriel.

Sept. 27: The St. Paul Saints of the American Association released Gerard Haran.

Sept. 30: The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League signed Chris Farley.

Nov. 1: The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association exercised 2011 option on Donnie Smith.

Nov. 1: The Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association exercised 2011 options on Kyle Heim, Matt Perisho, and Rico Washington.

Nov. 2: The Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association exercised 2011 option on Juan Diaz.

Nov. 2: The Pensacola Pelicans of the American Association traded Scott Vander Weg to the El Paso Diablos.

Nov. 4: The Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association released Raul Gonzalez.

Nov. 9: The Gary SouthShore Railcats of the American Association exercised 2011 option on Brad Furnish.

Nov. 17: The Normal Cornbelters extended the contract of manager Hal Lanier.

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions June 28-July 5, 2010

June 28: Rockford of the Northern League signed Ian Church to a contract for the 2010 season.

June 29: Lancaster of the Atlantic League signed and activated Charlie Weatherby.

June 30: Lancaster of the Atlantic League traded Charlie Weatherby to St. George of the Golden Baseball League.

July 1: Long Island of the Atlantic League placed Ivan Maldonado on the inactive list.

July 1: Schaumbueg of the Northern League traded Reid Price to Tucson (American Association)

July 3: Rockford of the Northern League released Justin Knoff.

July 4: Newark of the Atlantic League activated Scott Spiezio from the disabled list.

July 5: St. Paul of the American Association claimed Chad Gabriel off waivers from Grand Prairie.

Former Cardinals Playing In The American Association 2010

Javier Brito - Pensacola Pelicans
Adam Daniels - Lincoln Saltdogs
Chad Gabriel - Grand Prairie Air Hogs
Gerard Haran - St. Paul Saints
Jameson Maj - Shreveport-Bossier Captains
Juan Richardson - Lincoln Saltdogs
Marcos Rodriguez - Pensacola Pelicans
Scott Vander Weg - Fort Worth Cats

The American Association opened their 2010 season Thursday, May 13th.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-29-09: Javier Brito & Chad Gabriel Picked Up For 2010; Brandon Garner Activated; Jason Marquis Aiming For Playoffs

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
The remarkable Colorado Rockies are making their push to the playoffs, which should come as no surprise because, after all, Jason Marquis is on the team. This is his 10th major league season, for his fourth major league team, and the clubs he's been on have made the playoffs every year.
ESPN

Chris Lambert (Orioles):
For now, though, they'll likely call up another arm or two that can help in relief. Big league veterans Matt Albers and Chris Waters could figure in that picture, and newly acquired starter Chris Lambert could also get the call.
Orioles Official Site

Brett Tomko & Adam Kennedy (Athletics):
"It's tough," said Tomko, who was leading, 6-1, when he left the game after allowing four hits and a walk with five strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. "The bad call at first base didn't help, but you can't give a team like that a couple extra outs."
Athletics Official Site

Daric Barton (Athletics):
Daric Barton made a splashy big league debut in 2007, hitting well over .300 after a late-season callup, but he struggled mightily in his first full season in the Majors, batting .226 in 140 games last year.
Athletics Official Site

Jack Wilson (Mariners):
This hasn't been the smoothest transition for Mariners shortstop Jack Wilson.
Mariners Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
Down, 1-0, going into that frame, Will Venable brought in a run with a single up the middle, Blanks blasted a two-run homer to straightaway center field -- though he got hurt rounding first base -- and Everth Cabrera and David Eckstein gave the Padres a four-run lead with RBI singles.
Padres Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Moyer was given a rousing cheer when he exited after throwing 4 1/3 innings in relief and allowing four hits, one earned run while striking out five. It was Moyer's second win as a reliever this season and his first two since 1996 when he pitched for the Red Sox.
Phillies Official Site

Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Left Friday's game with back problems.
Ryan Divish Twitter

Javier Brito & Chad Gabriel (Grand Prairie):
The Grand Prairie Air Hogs of the American Association exercised their 2010 options.

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

Brandon Garner (Windy City):
The Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League reinstated him from the disabled list.