Josh Pressley Will Both Return & Retire Tonight

Tonight, one of the best players in Somerset Patriots history will suit up for the final time.

My Central Jersey

Former Cardinals Playing In The Independent Atlantic League 2013

Brian Barton - Southern Maryland
Kevin Howard - Lancaster
Ryan Kulik - Camden
Charlie Manning - Southern Maryland
Joe Mather - Lancaster
Lou Montanez - Somerset
Mike Parisi - Bridgeport
Josh Pressley - Sugar Land
Prentice Redman - Bridgeport
Ian Snell - Long Island
Brian Tallet - Lancaster
Brad Thompson - Somerset
Brett Tomko - York

Suger Land Signs Julian Tavarez & Josh Pressley

The Sugar Land Skeeters announced today that the club has signed four players to the 2013 roster: right-handed pitchers Julian Tavarez and Greg Aquino, and infielders Josh Pressley and Ofilio Castro. The announcement was made by Skeeters Manager Gary Gaetti and Director of Operations Michael Kirk.

Sugar Land Official Site

Former Cardinals On Atlantic League 2012 Opening Day Rosters

Brian Barton - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 
Freddie Bynum - Somerset Patriots 
Brad Furnish - Bridgeport Bluefish
Shawn Garceau - York Revolution 
Richard Giannotti - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 
Reid Gorecki - Long Island Ducks 
Randy Keisler - Long Island Ducks 
Blake King - Camden Riversharks 
Jeff Lyman - Long Island Ducks
Josh Pressley - Sugar Land Skeeters
Prentice Redman - Bridgeport Bluefish 
Rich Rundles - Lancaster Barnstormers
Ramon Vasquez - Bridgeport Bluefish
Les Walrond - Lancaster Barnstormers
Bob Zimmermann - Long Island Ducks

Former Cardinals In The Atlantic League 2011

Javier Colina - Long Island Ducks

Mark Diapoules - Long Island Ducks

Shaun Garceau - York Revolution

Richard Giannotti - Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

Aaron Herr - Lancaster Barnstormers

Kris Honel - Somerset Patriots

Kevin Howard - Lancaster Barnstormers

Travis Mitchell - Road Warriors

Mike Parisi - Long Island Ducks

Josh Pressley - Somerset Patriots

Bill Pulsipher - Somerset Patriots

Prentice Redman - Bridgeport Bluefish

John Rodriguez - Long Island Ducks

Scott Thomas - Road Warriors

Les Walrond - Lancaster Barnstormers

Charlie Zink - Lancaster Barnstormers

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions March 15-April 22

March 15: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League signed Scott Thomas to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 15: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League signed Bill Pulsipher to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 17: The Amarillo Sox of the American Association signed Travis Lawler to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 17: The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League signed Mike Smith to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 17: The Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League signed Tyler Herron to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 25: The Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League signed Prentice Redman to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 28: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Mike Parisi to a contract for the 2011 season.

March 30: The Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association released Matt Perisho.

March 31: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Mark Diapoules to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 4: The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League released Wayne Lundgren.

April 6: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League signed Aaron Herr and Kevin Howard to a contracts for the 2011 season.

April 6: The Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League traded Brandon Garner to the Rockford Riverhawks.

April 6: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League signed Josh Pressley to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 7: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League signed Travis Mitchell to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 8: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League signed Jose Mateo to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 11: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association signed Curt Smith to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 11: The Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League signed Devin Shepherd to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 11: The Yuma Scorpions of the North American League signed Ozzie Canseco to a contract for the 2011 season and named him a coach on the staff.

April 12: The York Revolution of the Atlantic League signed Shaun Garceau to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 13: The Edinburg Roadrunners of the North American League signed C.J. Beatty to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 15: The Grand Prairie Air Hogs of the American Association released Marco Gonzalez.

April 15: The Pittsfield Colonials of the Can-Am League signed Chad Paronto to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 18: The Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association released Kyle Hiem.

April 19: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League released Ricardo Rodriguez.

April 21: The El Paso Diablos of the American Association signed Ray Silva to a contract for the 2011 season.

April 22: The Road Warriors of the Atlantic League released Jose Mateo.

Josh Pressley Back In Somerset In 2011

The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced the re-signing of designated hitter/ first baseman Josh Pressley.

Somerset Patriots Official Site

Josh Pressley Wins 2010 Atlantic League Home Run Derby

Somerset Patriots designated hitter Josh Pressley won the Home Run Derby prior to the 2010 Atlantic League All-Star Game, presented by T-Mobile, held at Suffolk County Sports Park, the home of the Long Island Ducks. The slugger beat out Ducks’ infielder Ray Navarrete in a thrilling, two-playoff slugfest.

Atlantic League Official Site

John Rodriguez, Josh Pressley To Participate In 2010 Atlantic League Home Run Derby

Festivities for the All-Star day will commence with the ballpark gates to open at a special time of 5:00 p.m. The Atlantic League All-Star Home Run Derby gears up to begin at 5:30 p.m. with six contestants, including Ray Navarrete and John Rodriguez (Long Island), Josh Pressley (Somerset), Brian Burgamy (Camden), Jason Perry (Lancaster) and Ian Bladergroen (York) doing battle in a two-round competition.

Atlantic League Official Site

Five Former Cardinals Named To 2010 Atlantic League All-Star Team

The Atlantic League today announced rosters for the 13th Annual All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, July 6 at Suffolk County Sports Park, home of the Long Island Ducks. The division-leading Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and York Revolution squads led with seven selections apiece. Players were chosen by fan, media, league official and coaching staff voting.

Atlantic League Official Site

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.

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions May 8-14

May 8: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed John Rodriguez to a contract for the 2010 season.

May 10: The Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League placed Eric Ackerman on the disabled list.

May 10: The Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League released Brandon Johnson.

May 10: The Rockford RiverHawks of the Northern League signed Kevin House to a contract for the 2010 season.

May 11: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League placed Josh Pressley on the disabled list.

May 11: The Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League signed Brandon Garner to a contract extension.

May 13: The Sussex SkyHawks of the Can-Am League released Mike Schellinger.

May 14: The Tuscon Toros of the Golden Baseball League suspended Junior Spivey.

Former Cardinals Independent League Transactions Mar 16-23

Dec. 17, 2009: The Lancaster Barnstormers named Danny Cox pitching coach. (old news missed)

Mar. 16: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League signed Sidney Ponson to a contract for the 2010 season.

Mar. 19: The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League transfered the rights of Julio Manon to the Newark Bears.

Mar. 23: The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League signed Josh Pressley to a contract for the 2010 season.

Mar. 23: The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs signed Richard Giannotti to a contract for the 2010 season.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-10

Memphis outfielder Mark Shorey takes home the MVP award from the Colombian Winter League finals. Free Winter Notebook issue!

The Cardinal Nation

More Than 20 Players Sign Up For Camp

Here are the players who have registered so far for the Professional Free Agent Showcase, scheduled for Feb. 2-4 at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Pitchers – Nick Bierbrodt, Wayne Hedden, Kyle Jackson, Javier Martinez, Yu Miyake, Neal Musser, Will Startup, Aaron Wideman

Catchers – Luis Bautista, Jeffrey Christy, Pete LaForest, Edwin Rodriguez, Steve Strausbaugh

Infielders – Joe Jiannetti, Kody Kirkland, Josh Pressley, Robert Spain

Outfielders – Tim Battle, Sheldon Fulse, Tim Raines Jr., Steve Moss

Fox Sports

Josh Pressley, Juan Richardson, Fernando Tatis In Staring Lineup & Evan MacLane In Starting Rotation For Estrellas Orientales

The leader of the Eastern Stars, Carlos Juan Benhardt announced yesterday the team that hits the pitch in the opening of the winter baseball tournament on 16 October from the Toros del Este in the stadium Francisco Micheli, of La Romana. (Translated)

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-9-09: Terry Evans, Chris Lambert, Chris Richard, & Mike McCoy All Called Up; Jorge Sosa DFA'd; Josh Pressley Hits D.L.

Terry Evans (Angels):
The Angels' clubhouse got a little more crowded on Tuesday with the arrival of five new players, bringing to 35 the active roster at the command of manager Mike Scioscia.
Angels Official Site

Brett Tomko (Athletics):
Backed by seven runs in the first two innings, A's starter Brett Tomko picked up the victory to improve to 4-3. Tomko, who allowed three runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings, has thrown six innings only once in his five starts with the A's, but he is still 3-1 in that span.
Athletics Official Site

Ronnie Belliard (Dodgers):
Ronnie Belliard, filling in for third baseman Casey Blake and his injured hamstring, then hit a chopper to the right of reliever Esmerling Vasquez, who slipped when he tried to change direction to get the ball as Ethier scored the go-ahead run on a 50-foot single.
Dodgers Official Site

Jorge Sosa (Free Agent):
The Nationals designated right-hander Jorge Sosa for assignment on Tuesday. The news comes after Washington promoted pitchers Ross Detwiler, Marco Estrada, Logan Kensing and Zack Segovia, and shortstop Ian Desmond to the big leagues
Nationals Official Site

Chris Lambert (Orioles):
With their Minor League seasons over, the Orioles called up several players Tuesday to join the club in Boston.
Orioles Official Site

Chris Richard (Rays):
Chris Richard was selected from Triple-A Durham to fill some big shoes after Rays first baseman Carlos Pena was placed on the disabled list on Monday afternoon with two fractured fingers.
Rays Official Site

Mike McCoy (Rockies):
With Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Colorado Springs having fallen short in their bids for the playoffs, the Rockies called up outfielder Matt Murton, shortstop Mike McCoy and right-handed pitchers Jhoulys Chacin and Matt Belisle to the active roster on Tuesday.
Rockies Official Site

Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Marquis struck out a season-high seven in 7 1/3 innings for his career-high-tying 15th victory, a 3-1 triumph over the Reds on Tuesday night. The National League Wild Card-leading Rockies are 19 games above .500 for the first time in their 17-season history.
Rockies Official Site

Josh Pressley (Somerset):
The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League placed him on the disabled list.

Ex-Cardinals Watch 6-17-09: Johnny Hernandez, Esteban Yan, Josh Pressley, & Eric Ackerman Named All-Stars; Brandon Johnson Traded; Sidney Ponson Rehab

Sidney Ponson (Royals):
Veteran right-hander Sidney Ponson worked two scoreless innings Wednesday for Class AAA Omaha in a 4-3 victory at New Orleans. The appearance marked the first outing in minor-league rehabilitation assignment in recovering from a strained right elbow.

Ponson pitched the first two innings and allowed one hit, a single, while striking out two and walking none. He threw 28 pitches, including 18 for strikes.

It was his first game action since allowing four runs in one-third of an inning May 29 against the White Sox.

Scott Thorman’s three-run homer in the first inning provided Ponson with an early lead. Thorman has 10 homers and 22 RBIs in 27 games since signing with the Royals as a minor-league free agent.
Kansas City Star

Cesar Izturis (Orioles):
Shortstop Cesar Izturis, on the disabled list after undergoing an emergency appendectomy, had his stitches removed today. He's still expected to join the Orioles in Miami.

"I couldn't tell you when he's going to play," Trembley said, "but he's feeling better."
MASN Sports

J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
With lefty Andrew Miller going for Florida, the Red Sox are giving J.D. Drew the night off Wednesday and giving Rocco Baldelli a chance to play.
Providence Journal

Ken Oberkfell (Mets Triple-A MGR):
The other coach on the IL staff will be Buffalo Bisons manager Ken Oberkfell. He is in his fifth season as the New York Mets Triple-A manager and was named Baseball America Minor League Manager of the Year in 2005 after guiding Norfolk to a 75-69 record and an IL South Division title.

Oberkfell played 16 seasons as an infielder in the Major Leagues with St. Louis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Houston and California.
MiLB

Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Hart's ninth-inning home run extended the Brewers' lead to 8-4 and prompted Hoffman to stop warming in the bullpen. Instead, Seth McClung returned to the mound for a third inning in relief of Jeff Suppan, who worked eight innings and surrendered three runs and was in line to win his third straight start.
Brewers Official Site

Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Last time out, Dan Haren left nothing to chance.

After watching the bullpen blow large leads in his two previous starts, the D-backs right-hander took matters into his own hands and went the distance to beat the Astros, 8-1, at Chase Field.
Diamondbacks Official Site

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers):
Dodgers pitchers were making news Wednesday, with Jeff Weaver named to start Saturday against his brother, Jered, and the Angels, closer Jonathan Broxton sidelined for a night by a sore right big toe and starter Randy Wolf undergoing medical tests to determine if whooping cough is the source of his persistent cough.
Dodgers Official Site

Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Moyer allowed three runs in the first inning to hand the Blue Jays a 3-0 lead. Former Phillies catcher Rod Barajas then hit a solo home run to left field in the second to make it 4-0.

Moyer, who threw 46 pitches his first two innings, had been 1-2 with a 3.77 ERA in his previous six starts, but American League teams have not been kind to him since he joined the Phillies in August 2006. He was 2-5 with a 6.16 ERA in seven starts in Interleague Play the past two seasons.
Phillies Official Site

Mike Lincoln (Reds):
Reds reliever Mike Lincoln tried to conceal the pain he experienced in his neck, but could go no further on Wednesday.
Reds Official Site

Johnny Hernandez (Long Island), Esteban Yan (Brideport), Josh Pressley (Somerset), & Eric Ackerman (Lancaster):
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs announces its All Star squads for the league's annual All Star Game which will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Bears and Eagles Stadium in Newark, New Jersey beginning at 7:35 pm.
Atlantic League Official Site

Brandon Johnson (Gateway):
The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League traded him to the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League.

Ex-Cardinal Watch 6-10-09: Coco Crisp Misses Another Game; Anthony Reyes To Have Tommy John Surgery; Emil Brown To Minors; Jameson Maj Traded

Coco Crisp (Royals):
Although Royals manager Trey Hillman was hoping to have Coco Crisp back in the lineup for all three games of the Cleveland series, that did not happen.
Royals Official Site

Anthony Reyes (Indians):
Lots of injury updates for you, courtesy of head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff. The big news is that not only is Anthony Reyes having the ulnar nerve transposition surgery recommended by the Indians, but he might also mix in a little Tommy John, for good measure. Dr. Lewis Yocum will perform the transposition on Friday and, if he discovers the ligament needs to be replaced, he'll perform the Tommy John. If Reyes just has the transposition, he'll miss four to six months. If he has the Tommy John, he'll be a year away from being ready to pitch in the big leagues. Either way, his '09 season is over.

The transposition surgery was originally to take place last Friday, but Reyes didn't immediately consent to the possibility of Tommy John until he had several conversations with Yocum. So that was the holdup.
Castro Turf

Emil Brown (Mets):
In other "news," Emil Brown has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Buffalo.
Newsday

Aaron Miles (Cubs):
The Cubs activated Aaron Miles from the disabled list and optioned infielder/outfielder Jake Fox to Triple-A Iowa.
Down On The Farm

Daric Barton (Athletics):
Fresh on the heels of being called up from Triple-A Sacramento for the first time this season, Daric Barton was all smiles in the same uniform he wore 140 times with the big boys in Oakland last year.
Athletics Official Site

David Eckstein (Padres):
But Black won't be the only former Angel making his return to the stadium. Second baseman David Eckstein played with the club for four seasons, including the 2002 season when the Angels won their first and only World Series title.
Padres Official Site

Nate Cotton (Kansas City):
The Kansas City T-Bones and manager Andy McCauley have announced the signing of pitcher Nate Cotton to a contract for the 2009 season.
WIBW

Matt Weagle (Worcester):
The Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League placed him on the disabled list.

Jamerson Maj (San Angelo):
The Southern Illinois Miners of the Frontier League traded him to the San Angelo Colts of the United Baseball League.

Cardoza Tucker (Orange County):
The Orange County Flyers of the Golden Baseball League placed him on the inactive list.

Brandon Johnson (Somerset):
“Not playing” last season and “not playing” this season have two very different meanings to Brandon Johnson.
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Former Cardinals Playing In The Independent Atlantic League 2009

Dewon Brazelton - Camden Riversharks
Troy Cate - Long Island Ducks
Andy Cavazos - Bridgeport Bluefish
Jose Garcia - Long Island Ducks
Raul Gonzalez - Long Island Ducks
Gerard Haran - Newark Bears
Johnny Hernandez - Long Island Ducks
Aaron Herr - Lancaster Barnstormers
Brandon Johnson* - Somerset Patriots
Randy Leek - Long Island Ducks
Franklin Perez - Bridgeport Bluefish
Josh Pressley# - Somerset Patriots
Mike Smith - York Revolution
Junior Spivey@ - Camden Riversharks
Preston Wilson - Long Island Ducks
Bob Zimmermann - York Revolution

Cardinals 2009 Spring Camp Tryout:
Eric Ackerman - Lancaster Barnstormers

Atlantic League Official Site
Atlantic League Baseball Blogspot
Atlantic League Opens Their Season On April 23.

Missing In Action From 2008 Season:
Josh Brey (Lancaster), Alberto Castillo (Camden-Retired), Ivanon Coffie (Lancaster-Overseas), Will Cunnane (Newark), Matt Dryer (York-Retired), Chad Ehrnsberger (Newark), Chris Eickhorst (Bridgeport), Richard Giannotti (Southern Maryland), Jutt Hileman (Lancaster), John Nelson (Lancaster), Donovan Osborne (Long Island-Retired), Jason Pearson (Southern Maryland), Luis Rodriguez (Bridgeport), Rich Scalamadre (Newark), Jason Simontacchi (Long Island), Matthew Trent (York), Dave Veres (York), and Charles Weatherby+ (Lancaster).

*-Cardinals 2008 Spring Camp Tryout.
#-Released From Houston Astros Spring Camp.
@-Released From New York Mets Spring Camp.
+-Tagged Along With Eric Ackerman For A Tryout With The Cardinals During 2009 Spring Camp.