Third In Line? Despite 'Lost Year,' Elehuris Montero Can Establish Bat First, Position Later

The only member of the hitting group not expected to contribute in the majors this season, Elehuris Montero stepped into the batting shell on the field farthest from the Cardinals’ spring clubhouse and had one swing to do what the others could not.

Birdland

Your 2020(?) Memphis Redbirds

If the Memphis Redbirds play a 2020 season (granted, a tremendous if these days), it's bound to be successful. Sure to have moments we'll remember a generation from now. And almost certain to culminate with a playoff appearance. Why such optimism in such uncertain times? Well, the history books don't lie. And Memphis baseball loves the start of a new decade. Check this out:

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John Gant & Austin Gomber Shine; Cardinals Encourage Players To Pre-Sign Items As Coronavirus Spreads; Spring Roster Cuts; Rehab Roundup; No Day Off For Mike Shildt; Up Next

Every time John Gant, Austin Gomber and any of the other rotation candidates take the ball this spring, they’re making their pitch for one of two open spots in the St. Louis rotation. During Saturday's 5-1 win over the Astros, Gant made his case with four scoreless innings, and Gomber followed, allowing one run in three innings.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals plan to outfit players with baseballs and other items that they can sign and pass out to fans as a proactive measure as concern for the coronavirus spreads.
Birdland

For a long time in beer-happy St. Louis, it was not Miller time. Nor is it now with the Cardinals.
Post-Dispatch

Cardinals Optioned Ricardo Sanchez & Elehuris Montero To Double-A Springfield, Alvaro Seijas To A-Advanced Palm Beach, Reassigned Ten To Minors Camp, & Released Yairo Munoz

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have reduced their Spring Training roster by 14 players, leaving 57 players in Major League camp.

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Here Are The Cardinals' 2020 Top 30 Prospects

The Cardinals made one of the biggest offseason moves last year when they acquired six-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt from the D-backs for a trio of young players. In the end, however, it was Cardinals’ contingent of homegrown talent that fueled the team to a National League Central title and the organization’s first postseason berth since 2015, as Jack Flaherty, Kolten Wong, Paul DeJong and Tommy Edman ultimately paced the team in Wins Above Replacement.

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Brad Miller Day-To-Day; Yairo Munoz To Miss 'Some Time'; Austin Gomber, Cardinals Pitching Sharp Until Ninth; Worth Noting; Up Next

Veteran utility infielder Brad Miller was scratched from Sunday’s game against the Astros with lower back stiffness. He is considered day to day.

St. Louis Official Site

Brad Miller Scratched From Sunday's Lineup, Nolan Gorman Takes Spot

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Cardinals Spring Training Starting Lineup 3-1-2020

No Sunday Scaries here! pic.twitter.com/5A3JyEkPMr

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) March 1, 2020

Stubby Clapp Shares Insights On Infielders In Camp

He said one player is “just short of the size of a Walmart.” Another is “phenomenal” at making adjustments. And he talked about how one particular Cardinals’ big-leaguer has stood out with improvement.

Hochman

A Day In The Life Of Nolan Gorman, The Cardinals' 19-Year old Slugger In Spring Training

When he shakes your hand, it’s not that his hand engulfs yours due to its size, it’s that his hand immerses yours because of its girth and grip. It’s as if the slugger’s hands are made out of the same stuff as his Louisville Slugger.

Hochman

With 'Walk-Off' Homer, Elehuris Montero Catches Eyes At Camp

There were five hitters in the batting practice group — and only five baseballs still in the coach’s basket.

Hochman

Video: Elehuris Montero Batting Practice 2-18-2020

Elehuris Montero parked a few in the trees pic.twitter.com/LwcD0LwEoK

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 18, 2020

Here We Go Again: Exploring The Possibility Of Nolan Arenado To The Cardinals

Welcome in everybody, it's Nolan Arenado rumors season. But then again, when is it ever not?

KMOV

Conner Capel Growing With The Cardinals

To reflect back on July 31, 2018, Cardinals fans will think of it as the day the team traded Tommy Pham to the Rays in a deal that is still hard to get behind more than a year later. On the same day, in a move that (in a sense, due to roster capacity) stemmed off the Pham trade, St. Louis sent Oscar Mercado to the Indians for prospects. One of those prospects is Conner Capel, and he has really settled in to his new organization.

Viva El Birdos

Focus Shifts For Cardinals After Winter Meetings: Biggest Remaining Needs, Rule 5 Draft, Rob Kaminsky Returns, & GM's Bottom Line

Cardinals officials left the Winter Meetings on Thursday without any changes to their roster, but more information was gathered in their pursuit of offense and rotation help.
St. Louis Official Site

The iPhone video taken of the broadcast of a game came from a scout the Cardinals had in Panama, and the 20-year-old pitcher they saw on the recording of a TV was intriguing enough for the Cardinals to take a low-risk move Thursday at the conclusion of the Winter Meetings.
Birdland

Elehuris Montero's Lost Season Doesn't Dim Prospects

The injury happened in April. He surrendered to surgery in June.

Baseball America

Cardinals Could Explore Trades At Winter Meetings

While some teams have made splashes this offseason, it’s been quiet so far for the Cardinals. Aside from signing starter Adam Wainwright to a one-year deal and a few roster-shuffling moves that included designating reliever Dominic Leone for assignment, the Cards haven’t been active in adding to their roster for 2020.

St. Louis Official Site

Dylan Carlson, Randy Arozarena Highlight A Re-Positioning Atop Rankings Of Cardinals' Prospects

When Alex Reyes began his long reign as the Cardinals’ top prospect four years ago he was the first of five pitchers atop Baseball America’s Top 10. Snug behind Reyes, the power righthander who has had his promise and potential detoured by injuries, were Tim Cooney, Jack Flaherty, Luke Weaver, and Marco Gonzales – three of whom have gone on to establish themselves as starting pitchers in the majors.

Birdland

Cardinals Farm System Update

The Cardinals secured their first National League Central title in four years in 2019 as they overcame a .500 first half to win 47 of their final 74 games and finish with a 91-71 record. The club’s late surge continued into the Division Series, where they defeated the Braves in five games, though a four-game sweep at the hands of the Nationals in the NL Championship Series ended the Cardinals' season.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Purchase The Contracts Of Elehuris Montero, Alvaro Seijas, & Jake Woodford, & Designate Dominic Leone For An Assignment

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have selected the contracts of infielder Elehuris Montero (pronounced eh-lay-rees), and right-handed pitchers Alvaro Seijas (say-hoss) and Jake Woodford. The team also announced that they designated for assignment right-handed pitcher Dominic Leone. Today’s transactions place the team’s 40-man Major League roster at 40 players.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals shuffled their roster on Wednesday to protect three prospects from the Rule 5 Draft.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals added three minor leaguers and designated veteran reliever Dominic Leone for assignment Wednesday as they placed their 40-man winter roster at 40 players a couple of weeks or so ahead of the winter meetings.
Cardinal Beat

The Cardinals added three minor leaguers and designated veteran reliever Dominic Leone for assignment Wednesday as they set their 40-man winter roster at 40 players a couple of weeks or so ahead of the winter meetings.
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