Looking Back At Cardinals 2015 Draft

As the afternoon turned into early evening on June 8, 2015, scouts for the Cardinals were excited as they gathered in a conference room at Busch Stadium. It’s the feeling they get every year as the amateur draft begins, the culmination of a year’s worth of work.

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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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Cardinals Optioned Jake Woodford, Edmundo Sosa, Austin Dean, & Justin Williams To Triple-A Memphis

The Cardinals made a series of roster moves Thursday, moving right-hander Jake Woodford, infielder Edmundo Sosa and outfielders Austin Dean and Justin Williams to the Triple-A Memphis roster. All are on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster.
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When baseball halted spring training and delayed the start of the regular season a week ago, the Cardinals were in the process making cuts from their spring training roster. The uncertainty of the next 12 hours, let alone 24 or 48 hours put a pause on the transactions until the Cardinals received direction from Major League Baseball.
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Red Sox Beat Cardinals 3-2: Brad Miller Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Jack Flaherty Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Giovanny Gallegos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Individual Highlights:
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Nolan Gorman entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Brad Miller started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs.
Jack Flaherty started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:1-2)
Jake Woodford entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)
Roel Ramirez entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Giovanny Gallegos entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)
Tyler Webb entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

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Cardinals' Pitching Depth Already Paying Off This Spring

An old saying and one fresh quote have been bouncing around in my head as the Cardinals navigate some of spring training's annual hurdles.

BenFred

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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Carlos Martinez Dazzles In Three-Inning Stint; Paul DeJong Goes Deep To Right; Extra Bases

Catcher Matt Wieters could tell. Cardinals righthander Carlos Martinez was dialed in Saturday.

Post-Dispatch

Daniel Ponce De Leon Strong; Matt Carpenter Likely To Return Sunday; Worth Noting; Up Next

Daniel Ponce de Leon had a clear motivation for the work he did this offseason on smoothing out his delivery to help command his offspeed pitches.

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Harrison Bader Shows A Flair For Leadoff Spot; Max Schroick, Edmundo Sosa Shine Late Again; Daniel Ponce De Leon Dazzles

Harrison Bader didn’t bat leadoff much for the Cardinals last season, his .205 batting average and poor .650 OPS mitigating against that.

Post-Dispatch

Cardinals & Mets Tied 3-3: Edmundo Sosa Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Harrison Bader Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Daniel Ponce De Leon & Jake Woodford Each Strikes Out Three Over Two Scorless Innings

A wins a win... unless it’s a tie! pic.twitter.com/DrwOJCFtjb

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 23, 2020

Individual Highlights:
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Max Schrock entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Edmundo Sosa entered late in the game at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Angel Rondon entered in the second and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Daniel Ponce De Leon entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-0)
Jesus Cruz entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-2)
Jake Woodford entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

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New Role, Same Goal: Rob Kaminsky Returns To Cardinals As Lefty Reliever; Carlos Martinez's Debut Set (Brett Cecil, Too); Coaches Get Title Upgrades; Extra Bases

It’s been nearly seven years since they drafted him 28th overall, and while he still raises that knuckle on his curveball to give it a “spike,” the beard is new, the role is new, and the arm feels as close to new as it has in a few years for lefty Rob Kaminsky.

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Cardinals Staff Embracing New Pitching Technology; Ramon Urias Claimed Off Waivers; Notes

On one of John Brebbia’s final pitches during his bullpen session Monday, he let out an excited yell soon after his ball landed in his catcher’s glove and he heard a number called out behind him.

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Video: Jake Woodford Throwing Bullpen Session 2-11-2020

Can’t really see Jake Woodford pitching, but hopefully you can hear it. pic.twitter.com/VlkuejabyS

— Jeff Jones (@jmjones) February 11, 2020

Prospect Projections: NL Central Rookies

The Cardinals had a logjam of outfielders. The relevant word there being "had." St. Louis dealt Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena to the Rays on Jan. 9 and then lost Marcell Ozuna in free agency 12 days later when he signed a one-year deal with the Braves. The group on the grass beneath the Gateway Arch is looking a little less crowded these days, and it just so happens that the Cardinals boast a top prospect who is an outfielder. Is the way officially clear for Dylan Carlson to spread his wings?

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Cardinals Caravan Has Become A Family Tradition

The day will probably come when my 11-year-old son Sully is too cool for the Cardinals Caravan, but as long as he’s not, Sully and I will be at the Decatur stop every year.

Herald Review

Humble & Hungry, Dylan Carlson Visited St. Louis For Weekend

Some arrived with a Sharpie, others wanted a selfie. Some told him they have him pegged for left field, others for right.

Hochman

Cardinals Winter Warm-Up: In Their Own Words 1/18/2020

Saturday’s Day 1 of the 2020 St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm-Up at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch was greeted by warmer temperatures in the upper 40’s, a welcome occurrence a day after freezing rain blanketed the area.

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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.
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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

The No-Rush, No-Worries Cardinals Lead MLB In Offseason Pondering

The Cardinals are slow-playing the starting-pitching market, and I guess my reaction would best be described as a shrug.

KMOX

Elehuris Montero's Lost Season Doesn't Dim Prospects

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

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