Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-14-09: Randy Flores Heading To MLB, Adam Kennedy Staying Positive, Troy Percival Getting Mixed Results, Jose Vicente Campos Signs

Randy Flores (Rockies):
Glendon Rusch is the first major casualty of the Rockies’ disappointing start. According to multiple major league sources, the reliever was placed on waivers after Thursday’s loss to the Houston Astros. He’s expected to be replaced by Triple-A left-hander Randy Flores.
Denver Post

Adam Kennedy (Athletics):
Adam Kennedy didn't get caught up in a lot of reflection and second-guessing himself, even though the scenario was ripe for it.
Contra Costa Times

Edgar Renteria (Giants):
The Giants pulled even in the eighth against Mets reliever Bobby Parnell on RBI singles by Juan Uribe and Edgar Renteria, who injured his right hamstring as he crossed first base and left the game.
Giants Official Site

Fernando Tatis (Mets):
Fernando Tatis has been filling in at first base in Delgado's absence and will continue to do so until Delgado heals.
Mets Official Site

Troy Percival (Rays):
Local talk radio and message boards were lit up Thursday morning with a hot topic: Troy Percival. Many wondered why the veteran remains the Rays' closer.
Rays Official Site

Jose Vicente Campos (Mariners):
Officially signed and added to the Mariners' VSL team.

Jason Cairns (Free Agent):
The Traverse City Beach Bums began the process of moving toward their opening night roster today, releasing three pitchers; Jason Cairns, Brandon Daily, and Kyle Stahlberg.
Traverse City Beach Bums Official Site

Ex-Cardinals Watch 5-7-09: Jason Cairns Signs Deal, Ricardo Rodriguez Released, Ron Villone Called Up, Jamie Moyer Denied Win #250

Braden Looper (Brewers):
Looper, who had his worst outing of the season (3 1/3 innings, eight hits, five runs) and fell to 2-2, put it more succinctly.
Brewers Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Haren wound up allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Kiko Calero (Marlins):
Kiko Calero paces all relievers in appearances with 16, and Renyel Pinto is one behind with 15.
Marlins Official Site

Ron Villone (Nationals):
A day after watching their bullpen implode against the Dodgers, the Nationals designated left-hander Mike Hinckley for assignment and purchased the contract of left-hander Ron Villone from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.
Nationals Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
The game was won on a hit, make no mistake about that. A "bullet," as San Diego's Chris Burke would say after the game of David Eckstein's opposite-field single in the 10th inning that lifted the Padres to victory on Thursday.
Padres Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Moyer allowed seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings in a 7-5 loss to the Mets on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. It was his shortest start since May 11, 2005, when he allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings against the Yankees.
Phillies Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Marquis' dominant stretch of starts at Coors Field finally came to end on Thursday, however, as the Rockies right-hander battled into the seventh inning in an 8-3 loss to the Giants, his first defeat in seven career starts in Denver.
Rockies Official Site

Ricardo Rodriguez (Free Agent):
Was released by Saltillo of the Triple-A Mexican League. He made seven starts posting a 3-0 record and 6.75 ERA. The righty allowed 46 hits, 30 runs (26 earned), four home runs, 12 walks, and struck out 19 over 32 innings.

Juan Acevedo (Chihuahua):
Placed on the inactive list. He's made four appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record and 4.71 ERA. The righty has allowed 25 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), two home runs, 13 walks, and struck out 11 over 21 innings.

Jason Cairns (Traverse City):
The Traverse City Beach Bums today announced the signing of Traverse City native Jason Cairns, a right-handed pitcher.
Frontier League Official Site

More On The 5 Minor Leaguers Dropped

The St. Louis Cardinals first minor league spring training cuts are three relievers, a catcher and an infielder, including their eighth-round draft pick in 2005.

http://stlcardinals.scout.com/2/738361.html

Kyle Lohse Game Ready, 5 Minor Leaguers Released, Juan Gonzalez Gets In At Bats, Alan Benes Arrives

The location was an actual stadium, the hitters weren’t swinging aluminum bats this time, and the competition was a little more intense than, say, facing the Anteaters again, but Kyle Lohse still showed he’s been doing enough on his own that he’s game ready.

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/bird-land/bird-land/2008/03/lohse-breezes-through-sim-game/