Yoenny Gonzalez Is The Cardinals' First 2013 Drug Suspension - Sort Of

When the 50-game suspension of Johnson City outfielder Yoenny Gonzalez was announced on Thursday, it became the first penalty for a St. Louis Cardinals organization player disclosed in almost 12 months. (Interestingly, the exact drug which led to Gonzalez’ suspension was not announced.)

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Johnson City Notes: Jose Pasen Suspended 50 Games & Jeff Nadeau Released

Major League Baseball suspended right-handed pitcher Jose Pasen for 50 games for testing positive for metabolites of Nandrolone.  The substance is listed as a performance-enhancing drug.

Pasen, 21, signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on March 28, 2007 out of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.  He was originally signed as an outfielder but was moved to the pitching rubber in his second professional season.  From 2007-09, he spent time in the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League and during the 2009 season he was promoted stateside to the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League.  He continued with a full season at GCL and was moved up to Rookie-Level Johnson City for the 2011 year.  Pasen has logged 231.2 innings allowing 192 hits, 128 runs (87 earned), 13 home runs, 95 walks, and struck 213 out.

Cody Stanley and Reggie Williams are the other two Cardinals prospects serving suspensions at this time.



Baseball America announced on April 19 that the St. Louis Cardinals released left-handed pitcher Jeff Nadeau.

Nadeau, 22, was a 38th round (1159th overall) selection in the 2010 amateur draft out of Louisiana State University.  He began his professional career with Rookie-Level Johnson City where he made 13 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-2 record and 2.77 ERA during the 2010 season.  Nadeau logged 39 innings allowing 37 hits, 17 runs (12 earned), two home runs, ten walks, and struck out 28. 

He began the 2011 season on the disabled list and never left due to shoulder soreness.

Johnson City Hammers Greeneville 17-1

Good teams bounce back.

One night after wasting an early lead, Johnson City came back with a vengeance that would have made movie star Clint Eastwood proud. The Cardinals put a 17-1 beatdown on Greeneville on Thursday night at Cardinal Park.

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Johnson City Edges Pulaski In 10 Innings

David Bergin went 4-for-5 to double his hits total on the season and prevent the Johnson City Cardinals from doubling their loss total.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook 6-26-11

Maikel Cleto strikes out nine over 7 2/3 in Memphis win. Shelby Miller strikes out eight over six as Springfield is shut out. Palm Beach pitching struggles as team’s winning streak snapped. Seth Blair K's eight over five innings in Quad Cities victory. Jose Almarante has solid start in Batavia loss. Johnson City moves to 5-0.

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Johnson City Cardinals Pre-Season Notebook 6-20-11

On Tuesday night, the Johnson City Cardinals begin their 37th consecutive season as an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Our Shawn Kerrick met the team on Sunday and has the roster and much more news from the Appalachian League club.

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Cardinals Short-Season Minor League Rotations

Initial starting pitching plans for the St. Louis Cardinals short-season clubs vary by level. We have all the specifics!

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Tentative Johnson City Cardinals Opening Day Roster

The first 28 players expected to become part of the Cardinals’ initial Johnson City roster are disclosed.

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Cardinals Extended Spring Training Invitees

42 additional players have been invited to St. Louis Cardinals extended spring training camp, which begins on April 6.

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The Cardinal Nation 2010 GCL Starting Pitcher Of The Year: Javier Avendano

Only a sore shoulder could slow Javier Avendano from completely mastering Gulf Coast League hitters.

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2010 Gulf Coast League Cardinals Review

In the team’s fourth year, the Gulf Coast League Cardinals finished with a franchise-best 28 wins.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 8-31-10

The Gulf Coast League Cardinals final week of the season was highlighted by Zack Cox' first four-hit game as a professional.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 8-10-10

Even Mother Nature couldn't prevent the Gulf Coast League Cardinals from a winning week. Roberto De La Cruz is among the club's hot hitters.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 8-3-10

Anthony Garcia, Steven Ramos and David Washington are among the hot hitters for the GCL Cardinals.

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-27-10

The Gulf Coast League Cardinals' Steven Ramos is one of the hottest hitters in the system.

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Two Cardinals Play In 2010 DSL All-Star Game

Pitching phenom Carlos Matias and catcher Luis Perez, both 18, are Dominican Summer League All-Stars

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Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-12-10

After an up-and-down week, the GCL Cards sit only a half game out of first place.

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Cardinals Extended Spring Training Invitees

20 additional players have been invited to St. Louis Cardinals extended spring training camp, which begins on April 6.

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Moises Rodriguez On The 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals Director of International Operations Moises Rodriguez discusses top players from the 2009 Dominican Summer League season.

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The Cardinal Nation 2009 Dominican Summer League Reliever Of The Year: Charllan Jimenez

Charllan Jimenez delivered the top performance by a starting pitcher on the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

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