A Small Black Book Has A Lot To Do With Mike Shildt's Rise To Becoming Manager Of The Cardinals

The small black book is one of Mike Shildt’s most prized possessions.

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The Cardinals Need A Backup Catcher For 2017, Is Carson Kelly Ready?

A few days ago the Cardinals officially moved on from Brayan Pena as their backup catcher. Not that Pena was ever in a St. Louis uniform long enough to make sure we’d remember he signed a two-year, $5 million free-agent contract with the Cards last winter. Pena was a jolly good soul who actually tried to catch with a Santa Claus body.

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Want To Know More About New Cardinals Coach Mike Shildt?

The small black book is one of Mike Shildt’s most prized possessions.

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Who Will Back Up Yadier Molina In 2017?

While the Cardinals have a difficult choice to make before making any major personnel moves this offseason, there’s one choice they can make without rocking the boat too much

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Pirates Released Ed Ealsey

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 4-2-16: Albert Pujols Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; David Freese Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Chris Narveson Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Allen Craig (former St. Louis-Boston) entered late in the game in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Boston beat Toronto 7-4

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-New York-A) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-New York-A) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Miami) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).  0-for-1 with one strikeout.  (p-s:20-16)(g/f:1-1)

Miami beat New York-A 2-1

David Freese (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one throwing error.
Ed Easley (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)

Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 13-6

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one passed ball.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Arizona beat Kansas City 4-2

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Seattle beat Colorado 8-5

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-San Diego) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Brett Wallace (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Chicago-A beat San Diego 10-2

Coco Crisp (former New Haven-Oakland) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Oakland beat San Francisco 4-1

Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Phillies Futures 6-5

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Milwaukee) entered late in the game at third base, moved to second base, and moved to left field, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Milwaukee beat Biloxi 7-4

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-12)(g/f:0-2)

Anaheim beat Los Angeles 8-1

Pirates Reassigned Jorge Rondon & Ed Easley To Minors Camp

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-26-16: Audry Perez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Albert Pujols & David Freese Each Hit Solo Home Runs; Jamey Wright Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Boston) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Allen Craig (former St. Louis-Boston) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), two runs, and one passed ball.

Baltimore beat Boston 16-8

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Ryan Jackson (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Detroit beat Philadelphia 6-5

A.J. Pierzynski (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

New York-N and Atlanta tied 3-3

Ed Easley (former St.Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Minnesota beat Pittsburgh 3-0

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Washington) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Matt Belisle (former St. Louis-Washington) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Washington beat St. Louis 7-0

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-New York-A) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

New York-A beat Toronto 4-3

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Cincinnati beat Chicago-A 9-7

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Milwaukee) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Milwaukee) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Arizona and Milwaukee tied 7-7

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Kansas City beat Oakland 5-2

George Kottaras (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one stolen base and allowed one stolen base.

John Lackey (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck six out for the losing decision (0-2).  0-for-2 with one strikeout.  (g/f:4-3)

San Francisco beat Chicago-N 5-2

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Seattle ) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:29-19)

Seattle beat Los Angeles 7-6

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Anaheim beat San Diego 9-8

David Freese (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Tampa Bay beat Pittsburgh 3-1

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-San Diego) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Houston beat San Diego 11-1

Jamey Wright (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Los Angeles beat Chicago-A 5-4

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-21-16: Cedric Hunter Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Joey Butler Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Ed Easley (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game at catcher and batted third.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 7-3

Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-Houston) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Washington) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  2-for-2 with one caught stealing.

Washington beat Houston 5-3

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Ryan Jackson (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Edward Mujica (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Philadelphia beat Detroit 4-3

David Freese (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double.

Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 2-0

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  One walk at the plate.
Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-Miami) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-New York-N) started at second base and moved to left field, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Miami beat New York-N 2-1

Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  2-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Cleveland beat Chicago-A 9-4

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  One walk at the plate.

Milwaukee beat Anaheim 4-3

George Kottaras (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Oakland beat San Francisco 6-4

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Milwaukee) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  1-for-1 with one run.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Arizona beat Milwaukee 3-2

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-San Diego) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.
Carlos Villanueva (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-14)

San Diego beat Cincinnati 8-5

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-17-16: Edwin Jackson Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Coco Crisp Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Jon Jay Singles & Knocks In Two Runs

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at catcher and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Allen Craig (former St. Louis-Boston) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raniel Rosario (former Springfield-Boston) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Boston beat Baltimore 9-5

Colby Rasmus (former St. Louis-Houston) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

A.J. Pierzynski (former St. Louis-Atlanta) stared at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Houston beat Atlanta 5-3

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-New York-N) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis-Miami) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-3)

New York-N beat Miami 6-5

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-New York-A) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

David Freese (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Ed Easley (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

New York-A beat Pittsburgh 7-2

Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Ryan Jackson (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Edward Mujica (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:0-1)

Tampa Bay beat Philadelphia 6-1

Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Toronto) started and pitched and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:1-1)

Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-Houston) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:2-0)

Houston beat Toronto 7-5

James Ramsey (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 and one outfield assist.
Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cincinnati beat Cleveland 8-6

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Coco Crisp (former New Haven-Oakland) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
John Axford (former St. Louis-Oakland) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oakland) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Seattle and Oakland tied 11-11

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Anaheim) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Anaheim) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one fielding error.

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Anaheim and Colorado tied 4-4

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Chicago-N beat Atlanta 15-4

Michael Blazek (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:43-22)(g/f:3-0)

Milwaukee beat Texas 5-2

George Kottaras (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered late in the game at catcher and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-San Diego) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one outfield assist.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-San Diego) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-12)

San Francisco beat San Diego 8-4

Eric Fryer Grinding It Out

Growing up, Eric Fryer was very aware of Mike Matheny. Not necessarily because he was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, but because Fryer was a star catcher for Reynoldsburg High School–the same school Matheny graduated from sixteen years prior.

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Former Cardinals Playing in MLB Spring Training 3-9-16: Albert Pujols Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Daniel Descalso Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Pat Neshek Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Win

Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-Houston) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Houston beat Atlanta 9-5

Peter Bourjos (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Baltimore 8-4

Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Boston) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-0)

Ed Easley (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.

Boston beat Pittsburgh 6-2

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Miami beat St. Louis 5-3

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Minnesota 4-2

David Aardsma (former Memphis-Toronto) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Toronto beat Tampa Bay 5-1

Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Washington) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Detroit beat Washington 11-5

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-New York-N) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0D-for-1 with two walks.

New York-A and New York-N tied 4-4 in 10 innings

Joey Butler (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the game in centerfield and batted second.  One walk at the plate.

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cleveland beat Chicago-N 5-3

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Colorado beat San Francisco 8-6

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Milwaukee) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and one fielding error.

Kansas City beat Milwaukee 7-5

Sam Freeman (former St. Louis-Texas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and three walks.  (g/f:0-3)

Texas beat Cincinnati 11-5

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play and allowed one stolen base.

Seattle beat Kansas City 7-5

Jamey Wright (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings.  he allowed two hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one run.

Los Angeles and Anaheim tied 13-13

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-San Diego) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Brett Wallace (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one RBI and one run.

Arizona beat San Diego 8-4

Cardinals Wondering About Yadier Molina's Heir

Michael Ohlman was still a month or so shy of his one-year anniversary as a Cardinal, yet his recent reaction to seeing star catcher Yadier Molina in a cast during Winter Warm-Up festivities matched the lurch felt by fans.

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Pirates Sign Ed Easley To Minors Deal With MLB Spring Invite

The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the following 12 players will attend big league camp as non-roster invitees.

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Cardinals Sign Eric Fryer & Juan Gonzalez To Minor League Deals With MLB Spring Invites

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Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak and his small traveling party vamoosed Thursday morning from the general manager meetings for their flight back to St. Louis, leaving behind contrails of conversations and two signings.
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The Cardinals agreed to Minor League deals on Thursday with catcher Eric Fryer and right-hander Juan Gonzalez. Both will be invited to Major League Spring Training.
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Minor league Free Agents 2015

St. Louis Cardinals
RHP: Keith Butler (Hi A), Marcus Hatley (AAA)
LHP: Nick Greenwood (AAA)
C: Ed Easley (AAA), Jose Gonzalez (Hi A), Travis Tartamella (AAA)
1B: Xavier Scruggs (AAA)
SS: Pete Kozma (AAA)
OF: Jeremy Hazelbaker (AAA), Rafael Ortega (AAA)

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Easy Decision For Cardinals To Pick Up Jaime Garcia's Option

With the Kansas City Royals having brought the World Series hardware home, it’s time to move on to offseason moves for the St. Louis Cardinals. General Manager John Mozeliak and manager Mike Matheny wasted no time making moves this week.

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Cardinals Take Pete Kozma Off Roster

Pete Kozma, who had one of the most important hits in recent Cardinals postseason history, was taken off the club’s 40-man winter roster Monday and outrighted to Class AAA Memphis after clearing waivers.

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Cardinals Pick Up 2016 Option On Jaime Garcia, Decline Jonathan Broxton's; Outright Three Players & Six More Head To Free Agency

On the heels of a bounce-back season, Jaime Garcia had his $11.5 million option for 2016 exercised by the Cardinals on Monday. The move, which would have been unexpected at the start of the season, became more attractive for the Cardinals as they watched the left-hander perform well and stay relatively healthy upon his return from a third arm surgery.
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The Cardinals on Monday officially picked up the $11.5 option for 2016 on lefthander Jaime Garcia and declined the $9 million option ($2 million buyout) for next year on righthanded reliever Jonathan Broxton.
Cardinal Beat

The St. Louis Cardinals announced Monday that they have exercised their 2016 club option on left-handed pitcher Jaime Garcia,and declined their 2016 club option on right-hander Jonathan Broxton. The team also announced that infielder Pete Kozma and catchers Ed Easley and Travis Tartamella have been outrighted off the team's 40-man roster.
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The Cardinals have exercised the 2016 club option on lefty Jaime Garcia, according to an announcement from the club Monday. The organization will pay him $11.5 million for 2016.
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The St. Louis Cardinals officially announced today their decision to exercise the team option for 2016 in the contract of Jaime Garcia.
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Cardinals Must Address Two Key Personnel Issues In Offseason

After a 2015 season in which the Cardinals led baseball with 100 wins and were bounced from the NLDS by a surprisingly-ahead-of-schedule and wildly talented Chicago Cubs squad, the front office enters the offseason riding a sustained run of regular season success tempered with postseason disappointment.

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