Appreciation Goes Both Ways For Albert Pujols, Cardinals

The last time Albert Pujols played a game at Busch Stadium, a stadium he hit the first Cardinals home run at, a stadium he won two MVP Awards playing in, a stadium that in many ways he helped to build, he was running off the field in joy after winning his second World Series in six seasons. What was particularly thrilling and strange about this was that, the night before, Cardinals fans had already said goodbye to him.

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Xavier Scruggs Named Pacific Coast League Player Of The Week For Period August 11-17, 2014

Memphis Redbirds first baseman Xavier Scruggs has been named the Pacific Coast League's Player of the Week for the August 11-17 period, marking the third consecutive week a Redbirds player has won the PCL award.
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The Memphis Redbirds’ strong push for a place in the Class AAA Pacific Coast League playoffs has yielded another player of the week honor.
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Tommy Pham Named Pacific Coast League Player Of The Week For Period August 4-10, 2014

Memphis Redbirds outfielder Tommy Pham has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the August 4-10 period.
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To coin a really corny phrase, he was Phamtastic.
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A record-setting week helped Memphis Redbirds outfielder Tommy Pham become the first position player to win Pacific Coast Player of the Week honors since 2011.
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All-Star Voting In Italian Baseball League Open

The voting for the 2011 All-Star Game in the Italian Baseball League has started. Fans can cast their vote on FIBS.it, selecting the starting lineup, which will face the Italian National Team in the first-ever IBL All-Star Game on July 1st in Nettuno.

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Josh Phelps Drives In Two Runs, Danilo Sanchez Hits Solo Home Run All In Italy

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Josh Phelps Doubles & Scores A Run As Telemarket Rimini Takes 3-1 Loss

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Danilo Sanchez Collects Three Hits & 1 RBI, Josh Phelps Scores Three Times In Italy

The North East Knights stunned leader Unipol Bologna with a 5-3 win on Friday evening in the Italian Baseball League. Three runs in the bottom of the sixth broke a 2-2 tie. A two-run double by Francesco Fuzzi and a sac fly by Danilo Sanchez highlighted the rally. Juan Angrisano homered for Fortitudo, Terrence McClain for Godo-Verona. On the mound Edgar Arismendi (W) issued three hits, two runs (1 ER) and four walks in six innings. Cody Cillo (L) conceded ten hits, five runs (3 ER) and two bb in 5 1/3 frames.

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Danilo Sanchez Collects Three Hits & Three RBIs, Josh Phelps Drives In Two Runs In Italy

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Josh Phelps Hits Walk-Off HR, Rimini Beats San Marino 6-5

Former Major Leaguer Josh Phelps hit a no-out, two-run, walk-off homerun in the bottom of the ninth to lead Telemarket Rimini to a 6-5 win over T&A San Marino, evening the series. Giovanni Pantaleoni had put the Titans in front in the top of the frame with a solo shot over the left field fence. Jairo Ramos scored three times for the guests in the back and forth battle. Ivan Granados (SMA) issued three hits, two runs and five walks in 4 1/3 innings. Enorbel Marquez-Ramirez (RIM) gave up six hits, two runs and four bb in six innings. Panagiotis Sikaras (W) got the win, Gregory Palanzo (L) the loss.

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Former Cardinals In The Italian Baseball League 2011

Josh Phelps - Telemarket Rimini

Danilo Sanchez - De Angelis Godo Knights

Josh Phelps Reaches Base Four Times & Drives In Two Runs In Telemarket Rimini Win

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Telemarket Rimini Signs Josh Phelps

The Italian Baseball League club Telemarket Rimini concluded the offseason with a coup. They signed former Major Leaguer Josh Phelps. The 32-year-old first baseman/designated hitter from Alaska played eight seasons in the big leagues from 2000 to 2008, wearing the jersey of the Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.

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Aaron Herr, Brian Barton, & Randy Leek Named Atlantic League 2010 Postseason First Team All-Stars

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Josh Phelps Returns To Bridgeport In The Atlantic League

The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced the additions of infielder Josh Phelps and outfielder Hiram Bocachica. Phelps returns after being picked up by the Cleveland Indians organization on May 22 and Bocachica will make his first appearance in a Bluefish uniform after he was signed by the Mexican League at the start of the season.

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Former Cardinals Indpendent League Transactions May 22-28

May 22: Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of Josh Phelps from the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League.

May 22: The Lake Erie Crushers of the Frontier League placed Cardoza Tucker on the 7-day disabled list.

May 23: The Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League released Blake Murphy.

May 25: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League activated Josh Pressley.

May 28: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League signed and activated Reggie Taylor.

May 28: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League placed Josh Pressley on the disabled list.

May 28: The Lake County Fielders of the Northern League signed Ian Church to a contract for the 2010 season.

Minor League Transactions May 19-25

Diamondbacks outrighted off 40-man roster and signed Blaine Boyer.
Braves signed Dan Nelson and rienstated Vladimir Nunez for the 7-day disabled list.
Orioles recalled Alberto Castillo.
Red Sox added Joe Nelson to the 40-man roster.
Cubs reinstated Mark Johnson from the 7-day disabled list.
Indians signed Josh Phelps.
Padres recalled and optioned Luis Perdomo.

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Acquired: RHP Andrew Brown from Nationals for future considerations
Recalled: RHP P.J. Walters
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scott Gorgen, RHP Trey Hearne, OF Michael Swinson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Pete Parise, C Roberto Espinoza

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Indians Sign Josh Phelps To A Minor League Deal

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Former Cardinals On Atlantic League Opening Day Rosters 2010

Eric Ackerman# - Lancaster Barnstormers
Brian Barton - Bridgeport Bluefish
Josh Brey - Camden Riversharks
Robinson Cancel - Long Island Ducks
Richard Giannotti - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Gerard Haran - Newark Bears
Johnny Hernandez - Long Island Ducks
Aaron Herr - Lancaster Barnstormers
Randy Leek - Long Island Ducks
Ivan Maldonado# - Long Island Ducks
Josh Phelps - Bridgeport Bluefish
Josh Pressley - Somerset Patriots
Sidney Ponson - Long Island Ducks
Jason Simontacchi - Lancaster Barnstormers
Scott Spiezio - Newark Bears
Esteban Yan* - Bridgeport Bluefish
Bob Zimmermann - York Revolution

*-reserve, currently pitching in Triple-A Mexican League
#-past minor league spring invites

Former Cardinals Independent Transactions April 8-16, 2010

April 8: The Calgary Vipers of the Golden Baseball League signed Jonny Kaplan to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 9: The Normal Cornbelters of the Frontier League signed Tyler Lavigne to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 12: The Kalamazoo Kings of the Frontier League signed Matt Rigoli to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 12: The Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks of the Northern League signed Donnie Smith to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 13: The Kansa City T-Bones of the Northern League signed Dewon Brazelton to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 14: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association signed Juan Richardson to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 14: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Josh Phelps to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 15: The Brocton Rox of the Can-Am League signed Mike Smith to a contract for the 2010 season.

April 15: The Tijuana Cimarrones of the Golden Baseball League signed Dennis Abreu and Kristhiam Linares to contracts for the 2010 season.

April 16: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League signed Bob Zimmermann to a contract for the 2010 season.

Minor League Transactions March 29-April 5

Baltimore Orioles optioned Alberto Castillo to Triple-A.
Boston Red Sox released Jorge Sosa.
Reds released Kip Wells.
Cleveland Indians added Jamey Wright and Mark Grudzielanek to the 40-man roster.
Colorado Rockies released Chris Gissell and Josh Phelps.
Houston Astros released Matt Ginter.
Los Angeles Dodgers added Jeff Weaver to the 40-man roster.
San Francisco Giants added Todd Wellemeyer to the 40-man roster.

Cardinals optioned P.J. Walters to Triple-A and transferred the options of Francisco Samuel and Daryl Jones to Double-A.

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