Rakuten Releases Edgar Lara

The Rakuten Eagles announced today that they released Ikusei players Edgar Lara and Rafael Polo. According to the reports, the two players asked the team to terminate their contracts.

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Former Cardinals Playing In Japan For 2013 Season

Opening Day Rosters:
Brandon Dickson - Orix
Brian Falkenborg - Softbank
Edgar Lara - Rakuten
Hector Luna - Chunichi
Kevin Moscatel - Yokohama (Ikusei - Minors)
Jorge Sosa - Yokohama

Released Or Free Agents During Offseason:
Luis Garcia - Rakuten
Edgar Gonzalez - Yomiuri
Kelvin Jimenez - Rakuten
Wilson Matos - Orix (Ikusei - Minors)
Evan MacLane - Orix
Renyel Pinto - Softbank
Eddy Rivera - Chunichi
Randy Ruiz - Yokohama

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 7-17-11

Freddie Bynum: This Time Is Really Bad Timing

Nick Derba: Off & Up

Edgar Lara: Beached In Palm

Kyle Conley: Short Move Back

Lare Rally Secures 3-2 Win

The Palm Beach Cardinals (13-10, 43-50) broke a 2-2 tie in the ninth inning with a game-winning sacrifice fly to defeat the Tampa Yankees (12-10, 49-42) by a final of 3-2 Saturday night in the finale of a four-game series at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Tampa Outduels Carlos Martinez, Palm Beach

One sixth-inning run ended up being the deciding factor as the Tampa Yankees (12-9, 49-41) snuck past the Palm Beach Cardinals (12-10, 41-50) in a 1-0 pitcher's duel Friday night in game three of a four-game series at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook 7-15-11

The Cardinals of the Florida State League continue to alternate wins and losses but are in the second half playoff hunt. Starlin Rodriguez and Robert Stock lead the way.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook 7-12-11

John Gast strikes out nine over seven in Springfield win. Domnit Bolivar collects three hits and three RBIs in Palm Beach victory. Anthony Ferrara allows one run over six as Quad Cities wins fifth straight. Seth Maness gives up one run over six in Batavia loss.

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Domnit Bolivar Leads Palm Beach To Comeback Victory

Domnit Bolivar collected three hits and drove in a season-high three runs to lead the Palm Beach Cardinals (11-8, 40-48) to a come-from-behind 8-4 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays (10-8, 49-39) Monday night at Roger Dean Stadium.

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Albert Pujols Showing That He's Back In The Swing; Tony Cruz Gets First Outfield Start As A Pro; Eduardo Sanchez Makes Second Rehab Appearance; Etc...

Albert Pujols feels good.

The three-time National League Most Valuable Player had three hits and three RBIs in the Cardinals' 7-6, come-from-behind victory over the D-backs on Saturday night. He smashed a line-drive single off the base of the wall in left-center in the seventh inning before smacking a game-tying two-run homer in the eighth.

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Trio Of Homers Leads Dunedin Over Palm Beach

The Dunedin Blue Jays (9-6, 48-37) hit three home runs and got seven shutout innings from starter Asher Wojciechowski in a 6-1 victory over the Palm Beach Cardinals (9-7, 38-47) Saturday evening at Roger Dean Stadium.

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Palm Beach Drops Series After 3-2 Loss

The Palm Beach Cardinals (6-3, 35-43) got an eighth-inning homer from Domnit Bolivar but were unable to overcome a three-run fifth inning by the Brad

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Palm Beach Sweeps Doubleheader With 4-3 Victory

The Palm Beach Cardinals (4-1, 33-41) ended up winning both games of a home-home doubleheader after a 4-2 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads (0-4, 32-42) in game two Monday night at Roger Dean Stadium. The Cardinals also took game one, as the home team, by a final of 5-1.

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Eric Fornataro, Rainel Rosario Lead Palm Beach To Game One Win

Eric Fornataro threw a three-hit complete game and Rainel Rosario smacked a three-run homer to lead the Palm Beach Cardinals (3-1, 32-41) to a 5-1 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads (0-3, 32-41) in game one of a doubleheader Monday night at Roger Dean Stadium.

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook 6-24-11

Palm Beach infielder Ted Obregon has hit in 13 straight games as the Cardinals enter the second half.

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Palm Beach Wins Second-Half Opener 6-2

The Palm Beach Cardinals (1-0, 30-40) recorded a season-high five doubles and got eight solid innings from starter John Gast to defeat the Charlotte Stone Crabs (0-1, 30-40) by a final of 6-2 Thursday night in the second-half season opener at Charlotte Sports Park.

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Eric Fornataro Leads Palm Beach To 5-0 Shutout

Eric Fornataro matched a career-high with eight strikeouts and pitched six shutout innings to lead the Palm Beach Cardinals (28-40) to a 5-0 victory over the Fort Myers Miracle (34-35) Tuesday night in front of 1,471 at Roger Dean Stadium.

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Cardinals Honor Local Father Of Ten; Andrew Brown Gets Start With Lance Berkman Resting In Finale; Baby Birds; Worth Noting...

The Cardinals honored Bill Schwentker on Sunday, as part of Major League Baseball's inaugural, "My Dad, My MVP" contest.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook 6-19-11

Donovan Solano collects three doubles and drives in game winner as Memphis wins sixth straight. Scott Schneider allows one run over 5 1/3 as Springfield ends two-game losing streak. Edgar Lara hits and scores run in All-Star loss. Boone Whiting allows one run over seven as Quad Cities wins and clinches playoff spot.

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Palm Beach Cardinals Notebook 6-17-11

Only the rain could save the Palm Beach Cardinals from their downward trend. Greg Garcia is one of the bright spots.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook 6-17-11

Matt Carpenter blasts two homers and drives in six runs as Memphis claims four-game home sweep. Ryan Jackson knocks in only run for Springfield in loss. Luis De La Cruz has three RBIs in game one, Edgar Lara with two RBIs in game two as Palm Beach splits doubleheader. Trevor Rosenthal K's seven over six, but errors lead to Quad Cities loss.

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