Tony LaRussa Doesn't Want Cardinals Prospects To Throw Too Hard Too Early

The hottest competition of St. Louis Cardinals camp got started Friday ... sort of.

Left-handers Rich Hill and Jaime Garcia and righty Kyle McClellan — the top candidates for the fifth starter — threw Friday. Manager Tony La Russa, though, sent out a warning to the three pitchers and any other player looking to impress:

Slow down.

Palm Beach Post

Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-28-09: Chuck Finley Enters Angels' HOF; Felipe Lopez Back In Lineup; Chris Perez Extends Scoreless Streak; J.D. Drew 2 HRs

Chuck Finley, Jim Fregosi, & Don Baylor (Retired):
Brian Downing and Chuck Finley joined the Angels Hall of Fame on Thursday, the first members to be inducted into the exclusive club -- now numbering eight -- since 1995, when the late, beloved coach, Jimmie Reese, was honored.
Angels Official Site

Brett Tomko (Athletics):
Signed to a Minor League deal on Aug. 3, A's right-hander Brett Tomko spent two weeks at Triple-A Sacramento before being called up to face the Yankees, who had released him a week before Oakland plucked him off the scrap heap.
Athletics Official Site

Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
The Brewers must win to avoid a Cincinnati sweep, and Felipe Lopez is back in the lineup after missing a start Wednesday with a right foot injury.
Brew Beat

Chris Perez (Indians):
Chris Perez hasn't been perfect since the Indians acquired him this summer, but he's been awfully close.
Indians Official Site

Jack Wilson (Mariners):
Jack Wilson's first home run as a Mariner provided somewhat of a bright spot and made the score a little more respectable in the bottom of the ninth.
Mariners Official Site

J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
J.D. Drew hit a pair of home runs for Boston (73-54), which found itself trailing, 9-0, through 4 1/2 innings of a game that included a mop-up pitching performance from Nick Green.
Red Sox Official Site

Scott Rolen (Reds):
few days removed from his activation off of the disabled list, Reds third baseman Scott Rolen isn't playing like someone that just missed two weeks with a concussion.
Reds Official Site

Braden Looper (Brewers):
Meanwhile, several Milwaukee veterans — catcher Jason Kendall, infielder Craig Counsell, center fielder Mike Cameron and right-handed starter Braden Looper — cleared waivers Thursday and could be dealt before Monday's deadline to set postseason rosters.
Fox Sports

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Manuel confirmed that Jamie Moyer will start a game in each of two scheduled doubleheaders in September, one against New York and the other vs. Florida.
Philadelphia Enquirer

Two Ex-Huskies Hang Up Cardinals Spikes

St. Louis Cardinals minor league reliever Mike Sillman and outfielder Luke Gorsett have retired from professional baseball. Three other players have been excused from camp.

The Birdhouse

jrocke217 says: best of luck to gorsett and thanks again for the interview in november of 2007. keep in touch.

Tony LaRussa Stays Upbeat Amid Fan Unrest

FoxSports.com baseball columnist Ken Rosenthal stirred up Cardinal Nation with this recent Internet observation:

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Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 7-7-08

Scott McGregor:
2008 15th Round Draft Pick Placed On D.L.

Nick Vera:
3B/1B & One-Time Reliever Placed On D.L.

Jaime Landin:
Transferred Form 7-Day To 60-Day D.L.

Matt Clement:
Clears Waivers, Stays With Memphis

Hugo Castellanos:
Tough Month Leads To Release

More Roster Moves By Cardinals & Minor League Affiliates

The St. Louis Cardinals have sent two more players down to the minor leagues, two others plan to retire, one has been excused, while three others are home nursing injuries.

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