Fargo-Moorhead Signs Donnie Smith

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks signed relief pitcher Donnie Smith this week.

The Forum Of Fargo-Moorhead

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.

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 On Northern League 2010 Opening Day Rosters

Ian Church - Lake County Fielders
Juan Diaz - Winnipeg Goldeyes
Brad Furnish - Gary Southshore Railcats
Marco Gonzalez - Lake County Fielders
Kevin House - Joilet Jackhammers
Justin Knoff - Rockford RiverHawks
Jason Pearson -Lake County Fielders
Reid Price - Schaumburg Flyers
Donnie Smith - Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks
Rico Washington - Kansas City T-Bones

The Northern League opened their 2010 season on May 20th.

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions April 8-16, 2010

April 8: The Calgary Vipers of the Golden Baseball League signed Jonny Kaplan to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 9: The Normal Cornbelters of the Frontier League signed Tyler Lavigne to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 12: The Kalamazoo Kings of the Frontier League signed Matt Rigoli to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 12: The Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks of the Northern League signed Donnie Smith to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 13: The Kansa City T-Bones of the Northern League signed Dewon Brazelton to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 14: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association signed Juan Richardson to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 14: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Josh Phelps to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 15: The Brocton Rox of the Can-Am League signed Mike Smith to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 15: The Tijuana Cimarrones of the Golden Baseball League signed Dennis Abreu and Kristhiam Linares to contracts for the 2010 season.

April 16: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League signed Bob Zimmermann to a contract for the 2010 season.

2004 Draft Sighting And Updates On Others

The promotion of Cardinals righthander Mike Parisi to the major leagues inspires a buzz of palace intrigue — Is Anthony Reyes on his way out of the organization by way of Triple-A? Will Joel Pineiro’s back spasms allow him to make his start as scheduled Monday in Colorado? But Parisi’s imminent debut with the Cardinals has a historic ring all its own.

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/bird-land/bird-land/2008/05/behold-a-2004-draft-class-sighting/

Cardinals Taking Steps To End Draft Nightmares

When it comes to reflecting on the 2004 draft, particularly on the decision to grab Boston College pitcher Chris Lambert with the 19th overall selection, the topic generates buzz in the St. Louis Cardinals front office, if not brings an embarrassed grin.

http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080425/SPORTS02/804250405/-1/BLOGS01

More On Donnie Smith Heading To Fargo-Moorhead

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=9&c=2&cid=742772&nid=3486874&fhn=1

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-1-08: Cunnane, Smith, Voyles, & Spiezio Find New Homes; Rose, Moreno, & Keisler All Released; Wells & Sosa Have Nice Outings

Will Cunnane(Newark):
The defending Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears Professional Baseball Club announced today that the team has signed former Major League right-handed pitcher Will Cunnane and former Major League left-hander Benito Baez to contracts for the 2008 season.
http://www.atlanticleague.com/cgi-bin/dist/news.cgi?id=1207079271

Donnie Smith(Fargo-Moorhead):
The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks have signed OF Boomer Berry, LHP Jason Beasley, RHP Gary Lee, RHP Dustin Lidyard and RHP Donnie Smith to contracts for the 2008 season. All five players will be in Fargo when the RedHawks open training camp on May 1 at Newman Outdoor Field.
http://www.northernleague.com/cgi-bin/dist/news.cgi?id=1207089171

Mike Rose(Rockies), Orber Moreno(Tigers), & Randy Keisler(Twins):
All Released.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=847#more-847

Brad Voyles(Puebla):
Making a comeback:
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Brad%20Voyles&pos=P&sid=t235&t=p_pbp&pid=400143

Daric Barton & Emil Brown(Athletics):
Barton: 0-for-4 with 2 K's & 1 Fielding Error.
Brown: 0-for-3 with 1 K.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_bosmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=wrap

David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
0-for-4 with 1 K & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_tormlb_nyamlb_1&mode=wrap

Scott Spiezio(Braves):
Scott Spiezio wants a chance to make things right.
The Atlanta Braves are giving him one.
http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/680/public/news890346.html

Mark Sweeney(Dodgers):
1-for-1.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_sfnmlb_lanmlb_1&mode=wrap

Marlon Anderson & Jorge Sosa(Mets):
Anderson: 0-for-1 with 1 K.
Sosa: 2.2 Innings, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, 2 IBB's, & 1 K(pitches-strikes:44-23)(ground out-fly out:3-4).
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_nynmlb_flomlb_1&mode=wrap

Mike Timlin(RedSox):
Veteran reliever Mike Timlin, who is on the disabled list with a laceration of his right ring finger, could return to the Red Sox in time for their Fenway Park showdown against the Yankees on April 11.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080401&content_id=2479865&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

J.D. Drew(RedSox):
No, Francona had not done an about-face. Ellsbury's insertion into the leadoff spot was more a by-product of J.D. Drew being out of the lineup as he recovers from a lower back strain.
http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080401&content_id=2479719&vkey=news_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos

Coco Crisp(RedSox):
1-for-4 with 2 K's.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_bosmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=wrap

Kip Wells(Rockies):
Started, 5.1 Innings, 4 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 3 BB's, 1 HR, & 3 K's(pitches-strikes:74-39)(ground out-fly out:8-4).
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_01_colmlb_slnmlb_1&mode=wrap

Albert Pujols' Swing Fine, Joel Pineiro & Matt Clement To Pitch In Minors Next Week, Mark Mulder To Face Hitters, Juan Gonzalez Not Coming North

Sitting back in his office here at Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday, manager Tony La Russa was asked if he would take the swing Albert Pujols has right now into April.

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/bird-land/bird-land/2008/03/el-hombres-spring-fling/

Chris Duncan Is Albert Pujols Backup, Scott Spiezio's Replacement, Donnie Smith Released, Kyle McClellan To Start 3-2-08

Drafted as a first baseman, Chris Duncan spent most of the first five years of his professional career playing that position. But in 2003, an enormous roadblock was placed in Duncan's way: Albert Pujols moved to first.

http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080301&content_id=2398347&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl

Tyler Johnson Going In For MRI, Donnie Smith Released, Chris Carpenter, Matt Clement, & Josh Kinney Updates, Albert Pujols Rests, Crowded CF

Cardinals lefthanded reliever Tyler Johnson has been shut down until a scan can be taken of his left shoulder and a reason discovered for the tightness and weakness felt during a warm-up Saturday.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/8264C4BFF0944B8E8625740000072A0C?OpenDocument

More On Johnson:
http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=9&c=2&cid=733621&nid=3488919&fhn=1&refid=400

More On Johnson:
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080301&content_id=2399190&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=stl

More On Smith:
http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=9&c=2&cid=733642&nid=3486874&fhn=1

Tyler Johnson Sore Left Shoulder, Donnie Smith Released, Minor League Pitchers Attending Mini Camp, John Gall Did Talk To Cardinals About Return

Cardinals lefthanded reliever Tyler Johnson had his warmup stopped when he felt “something wrong” with his left shoulder. Though Johnson had little to say after the game — he gave reporters a pleasant no comment — team officials said Johnson was stopped when he experienced tightness and weakness in the arm.

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/bird-land/bird-land/2008/03/johnson-shelved-smith-released/

Palm Beach's Donnie Smith Arrested

Cardinals minor-league pitcher Donnie Smith is in a Palm Beach County jail after being arrested Wednesday night on a felony charge of aggravated battery, police said Thursday.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/E475A78C71F76310862573FD0065936D?OpenDocument

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080228&content_id=352486&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=9&c=2&cid=732986&nid=3486874&fhn=1

What Cardinals Are Available For Rule 5 Draft

A look at the 18 St. Louis Cardinals organization players that could be taken during December 6th’s Rule 5 Draft, along with some of the rules and thinking behind the draft.

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/2/704088.html