DSL: Cardinals Beat Reds2 7-4: Edmundo Sosa Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Luis Bandes Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; David Oca Strikes Out Six & Picks One Runner Off Over Three & A Third Innings For The Win

Individual Highlights:
Edmundo Sosa 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.
Luis Bandes 1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Henry Alvarado 0-fro-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
David Oca entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, struck six out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-0)
Jorge Rodriguez entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Allen Cordoba 0-fro-2 with one walk and one throwing error.
Juan Mateo started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, one balk, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-2)

Boxscore

Laguna Releases Juan Mateo

He was released on April 19th. Mateo made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-2 record, 2.45 ERA, and three saves. He allowed 20 hits, seven runs (five earned), five walks, and struck out 15 over 18.1 innings.

Former Cardinals On 2011 Opening Day Triple-A Mexican League Rosters

Ivan Bellazetin - Petroleros de Minatitlan

Jolbert Cabrera - Piratas de Campache

Hugo Castellanos - Sultanes de Monterrey

Iker Franco - Tigres de Quintana Roo

Juan Mateo - Vaqueros de la Laguna

Nerio Rodriguez - Acereros del Norte (Monclova)

Dan Serafini - Sultanes de Monterrey

Esteban Yan - Vaqueros de la Laguna

Cuban Free Agent:

Luis Fonseca - Petroleros de Minatitlan

Season Opens March 19th

Esteban Yan, Juan Mateo Projected To Make Laguna Rotation

ROTACIÓN
1. Juan Delgadillo
2. Esteban Yan
3. Ramón García
4. Matías Carrillo
5. Juan Mateo

MiLB Official Site

Esteban Yan, Juan Mateo In Triple-A Mexican League's Laguna Spring Camp

Esteban Yan, a significant reinforcements in the Laguna Vaqueros pitching this year, is optimistic of reaching a new team, known as the Mexican Baseball League and for the last few days working in a group in which there are some familiar faces.

MiLB Official Site

Cardinals Rule 5 History 2002-09

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active in recent Rule 5 Drafts both acquiring or losing players. What might happen during Thursday's draft?

The Cardinal Nation

Juan Mateo Among Ten Released By Licey

The Club Atletico Licey left open on Tuesday to a total of ten players, according to the Baseball Operations Department of the organization.

The list is headed by veteran infielder Juan Melo, Wellington Dotel outfielder and pitchers, Francisco Castillo, Jose Diaz, Santos Hernandez, Juan Mateo, Carlos Peralta, Henry Reyes and left-hander Kelvin Villa. (Translated)

Licey Official Site

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Minor League Transactions March 22-28

Cubs outrighted Mike Parisi.
White Sox released Orber Moreno.
Angels released Juan Mateo.
Dodgers released Brian Barton.
Brewers added Jim Edmonds to 40-man roster.
Mets released Jolbert Cabrera.
Blue Jays released Bob Zimmermann.


Cardinals
Released: RHP Jonathan Gonzalez, RHP Marco Gonzalez, RHP Reynier Gonzalez, RHP Tyler Lavigne, RHP Santo Maertz, RHP Yoffri Martinez, RHP Pedro Rodriguez, RHP Andres Rosales, RHP Randy Santos, RHP Adam Veres, RHP Charlie Zink, LHP Justin Fiske, LHP Brad Furnish, C Blake Murphy, 1B Matt Arburr, OF Edwin Gomez, OF Travis Mitchell
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Adam Ottavino, C Matt Pagnozzi, SS Tyler Greene, OF Jon Jay

Baseball America

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-16-10: Troy Glaus 2 Hits & 2 RBIs; David Eckstein 2 RBIs; Chris Narveson Pitches 4 Scoreless; Juan Mateo Earns Save

Alberto Castillo (Orioles) entered in the fourth and pitched one-third of an inning. He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mike Maroth (Twins) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs.(g/f:2-1)

Orioles beat Twins 3-1

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted third. 1-for-1 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Astros beat Red Sox 3-0

Joe Thurston (Braves) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 1-for-1 at the plate.
Troy Glaus (Braves) started at first base and batted fourth. 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Braves beat Marlins 6-3

Brian Barden (Marlins) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting second. 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Nationals beat Marlins 12-3

Adam Kennedy (Nationals) started at second base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Chris Duncan (Nationals) started at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Nationals beat Cardinals 4-2

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted third. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Joe Nelson (Red Sox) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck out one. (g/f:0-1)
Jorge Sosa (Red Sox) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck out two. (g/f:0-1)

Rays beat Red Sox 7-0

Juan Mateo (Angels) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:2-0)

David Eckstein (Padres) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-3 with two RBIs.

Angels beat Padres 4-3

Aaron Miles (Reds) entered late in the game at second base and batted third. 0-for-1 with one walk.
Miguel Cairo (Reds) started at first base and batted sixth. 2-for-3 with one double, two runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Reds beat Diamondbacks 13-7

Randy Flores (Rockies) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)

White Sox beat Rockies 6-1

Chris Narveson (Brewers) started and pitched four innings. He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck out four for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:4-3)

Brewers beat Royals 2-0

Edgar Renteria (Giants) started at shortstop and batted third. 1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Mark Grudzielanek (Indians) started at second base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 at the plate.
Jamey Wright (Indians) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out two for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)
Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-1)
Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck out two. (g/f:0-1)

Indians beat Giants 7-1

Recent Cardinals Rule 5 Draft History

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active in recent Rule 5 Drafts acquiring and/or losing players.

The Cardinal Nation

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-11-09: J.D. Drew Sits, Braden Looper Struggles With Control, Precautions With Anthony Reyes, Luke Gregerson Impresses

J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Against lefty Joe Saunders, Terry Francona replaced J.D. Drew with Rocco Baldelli. Francona removed Drew and not Jacoby Ellsbury because he likes the way Ellsbury has been swinging and because he feels Ellsbury can provide a spark.
Boston Globe

Braden Looper (Brewers):
Braden Looper was hoping for a more polished debut with the Milwaukee Brewers .
JS Online/Fox Sports

Anthony Reyes (Indians):
Anthony Reyes didn't have to bargain with the NCAA to get some extra college eligibility, but he pitched for Mount Olive College in his last spring tuneup.
Indians Official Site

Marlon Anderson (Mets):
Marlon Anderson's tenure with the Mets has quite possibly come to an end.
Mets Official Site

Luke Gregerson (Padres):
With three weeks left in Spring Training, Padres general manager Kevin Towers took a look at his lot of relievers and decided it simply wasn't enough, that those arms weren't the ones he wanted to carry into the regular season.
Padres Official Site

Juan Mateo (Pirates):
Promoted from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Miguel Cairo (Phillies):
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said at the time the possibility remained the team could sign another right-handed bat to improve its bench. But that possibility sounds slim for the foreseeable future, meaning when everybody is healthy, the Phillies' five-man bench consists of Greg Dobbs, Matt Stairs, Eric Bruntlett, Chris Coste and Miguel Cairo.
Phillies Official Site

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-3-09: Scott Rolen Doubles, 1 HR, & 4 RBIs; Aaron Miles Doubles & 2 RBIs; Fernando Tatis Doubles & 1 RBI

Jack Wilson (Pirates): 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Juan Mateo (Pirates): One inning, two hits, one earned run, and one hit by pitch. (g/f:2-1)
Pirates and Twins tied 4-4 after 10 innings

Julian Tavarez (Nationals): Two innings, one hit, one unearned run, one wild pitch, one fileding error, and three strikeouts. (g/f:2-1)
Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles): 0-for-1.
Cesar Izturis (Orioles): 1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Orioles beat Nationals 6-3

J.D. Drew (Red Sox): 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Marlon Anderson (Mets): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (Mets): 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one stolen base.
Mets beat Red Sox 4-3

Aaron Miles (Cubs): 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
So Taguchi (Cubs): 0-for-1.
Mark Johnson (Cubs): 0-for-1.
John Rodriguez (Yankees): 0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.
Yankees beat Cubs 7-4

Adam Kennedy (Rays): 0-for-1.
Troy Percival (Rays): Hold (5), one inning, no hits or runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (p-s:19-9)(g/f:2-0)
Miguel Cairo (Phillies): 0-for-1 with one run and one stolen base.
Phillies beat Rays 3-2

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays): 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, and one fielding error.
Blue Jays beat Marlins 10-4

Placido Polanco (Tigers): 0-for-3.
Reid Gorecki (Braves): Right field.
Braves beat Tigers 3-1

Coco Crisp (Royals): 0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Jamey Wright (Royals): One inning, one hit, one earned run, two walks, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Royals lost to Rangers 7-2

Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks): 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
D-Backs lost to White Sox 6-3

David Eckstein (Padres): 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one fielding error.
Edgar Gonzalez (Padres): 0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Emil Brown (Padres): 0-for-1.
Luke Gregerson (Padres): One inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)
Padres lost to Angels 6-5

Russell Branyan (Mariners): 0-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
M's lost to Rockies 6-3

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers): One inning, two hits, and one earned run. (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-2)
Dodgers lost to Brewers 7-2

Daric Barton (Athletics): 0-for-2.
Edgar Renteria (Giants): 0-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (Giants): Loss (2-1), 0.2 innings, two hits, one earned run, two walks, and two wild pitches. (p-s:22-10)(g/f:2-0)
A's beat Giants 2-1

Mike Lincoln (Reds): One inning, four hits, and two earned runs. (g/f:2-1)
Reds lost to Carolina 12-4

Ex-Cardinals Watch 4-1-09: Scott Rolen Doubles & Solo HR, Felipe Lopez 1 HR & 3 RBIs, Prentice Redman Doubles & 1 RBI, Joe Nelson Earns 2nd Save

Placido Polanco (Tigers): 0-for-3.
Tigers lost to Braves 9-3

Jack Wilson (Pirates): 1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Juan Mateo (Pirates): One inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)
Pirates lost to Red Sox 4-3

Mike Lincoln (Reds): One inning, two hits, two earned runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
John Gall (Astros): 0-for-1 with one run.
Astros beat Reds 7-2

Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles): 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Cesar Izturis (Orioles): 2-for-3 with one double.
Orioles lost to Marlins 13-2

Michel Hernandez (Rays): Catcher.
Chris Richard (Rays): First base.
Joe Nelson (Rays): Save (2), two innings, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-3)
Rays beat Twins 2-1

Fernando Tatis (Mets): 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Marlon Anderson (Mets): 0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Mets beat Cardinals 5-2

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays): 2-for-2 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one fielding error.
Blue Jays beat Nationals 7-6

Miguel Cairo (Phillies): 0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (Yankees): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Yankees beat Phillies 8-5

Felipe Lopez (Diamondbacks): 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.
Dan Haren (Diamondbacks): Started, five innings, three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one hit by pitch, and five strikeouts. 2-for-2 with one double and one run at the plate. (p-s:69-49)(g/f:4-6)
D-Backs lost to Brewers 8-7

Aaron Miles (Cubs): 0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Daric Barton (Athletics): 1-for-2 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Cubs and A's tied 8-8

Prentice Redman (Mariners): 1-for-1 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
M's and Indians tied 14-14

Coco Crisp (Royals): 1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Royals beat Rockies 6-5

Edgar Renteria (Giants): 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (Giants): Blow Save (2), 0.1 innings, four hits, three earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:21-11)(g/f:0-1)
Giants beat Dodgers 10-8

Edgar Gonzalez (Padres): 1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Emil Brown (Padres): 1-for-3.
Padres beat White Sox 6-1

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-14-09: Felipe Lopez Doubles, 1 HR, & 3 RBIs; Timo Perez 2 Doubles & 1 RBI; Fernando Tatis Doubles & 1 RBI; Chad Paronto K's 5

Reid Gorecki (Braves): Centerfield.
Braves lost to Cardinals 2-1

John Rodriguez (Yankees): One run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Jack Wilson (Pirates): 0-for-2 with one run and one hit by pitch.
Juan Mateo (Pirates): One inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:3-1)
Yankees beat Pirates 13-10

Michel Hernandez (Rays): 0-for-1.
Chris Richard (Rays): 0-for-1.
Rays beat Reds 3-1

Mike Maroth (Blue Jays): Blown Save (1), Loss (0-1), 2.2 innings, seven hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, three walks, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-5)
Placido Polanco (Tigers): 1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Timo Perez (Tigers): 2-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Tigers beat Blue Jays 10-4

Marlon Anderson (Mets): 0-for-1.
Fernando Tatis (Mets): 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Robinson Cancel (Mets): 0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Mets lost to Nationals 6-2

John Gall (Astros): 1-for-1.
Chad Paronto (Astros): 2.2 innings, three hits, one unearned run, and five strikeouts. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-1)
Astros lost to Yankees 3-1

Terry Evans (Angels): 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
So Taguchi (Cubs): One hit by pitch.
Angels beat Cubs 6-4

David Eckstein (Padres): 0-for-2 with one walk.
Emil Brown (Padres): 0-for-2 with one walk.
Padres lost to Indians 8-6

Danny Ardoin (Dodgers): 0-for-1 and allowed one stolen base.
Dodgers beat Brewers 7-3

Edgar Renteria (Giants): 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one ground into double play.
Giants lost to Padres 8-4

Daric Barton (Athletics): 0-for-1.
A's beat Giants 8-3

Prentice Redman (Mariners): 1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Jason Marquis (Rockies): Started, Loss (0-1), 3.2 innings, nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:2-6)
M's beat Rockies 10-5

Sidney Ponson (Netherlands): Started, Loss (0-1), five innings, two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and three strikeouts. (p-s:76-53)(g/f:9-3)
Cesar Izturis (Venezuela): 0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play
Venezuela beat Netherlands 3-1

Felipe Lopez (Puerto Rico): 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Puerto Rico beat Team USA 11-1

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-9-09: Anthony Reyes Pitches 3 Hitless, So Taguchi Triples & 3 RBIs, Hector Luna 2-Run HR, Edgar Renteria Doubles & 2 RBIs

Jack Wilson (Pirates): 0-for-3 with one strikeout, one ground into double play, and one throwing error.
Juan Mateo (Pirates): Loss (0-1), two innings, five hits, three earned runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-3)
Pirates lost to Red Sox 15-14

Mike Lincoln (Reds): Blown Save (1), 1.2 innings, two hits, and one earned run.(g/f:3-2)
Miguel Cairo (Phillies): 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Reds beat Phillies 8-4

Michel Hernandez (Rays): 0-for-1.
Chris Richard (Rays): 0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Adam Kennedy (Rays): 1-for-4 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Joe Nelson (Rays): Loss (0-1), one inning, two hits, two earned runs, and one home run. (g/f:3-0)
Rays lost to Twins 4-3

Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles): 2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Alberto Castillo (Orioles): Blown Save (1), Loss (1-1), 0.2 innings, two hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and two strikeouts. (ir-s:3-3)
Marlon Anderson (Mets): 1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Mets beat Orioles 9-8

Anthony Reyes (Indians): Hold (1), three innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. (g/f:5-1)
Indians beat White Sox 9-3

Jamey Wright (Royals): One inning, two hits, and one earned run. (g/f:1-2)
So Taguchi (Cubs): 1-for-1 with one triple and three RBIs.
Aaron Miles (Cubs): 1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Cubs beat Royals 9-1

Hector Luna (Dodgers): 1-for-1 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one fielding error.
Dodgers beat Rangers 13-7

Edgar Renteria (Giants): 1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (Giants): Win (1-0), one inning, one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:1-2)
Giants beat Brewers 8-6

David Eckstein (Padres): 1-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Emil Brown (Padres): 1-for-4.
Padres beat D-Backs 16-3

Placido Polanco (Tigers): 0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Timo Perez (Tigers): 1-for-2 with one ground into double play and one outfield assist.
Kiko Calero (Marlins): Save (1), one inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
Marlins beat Tigers 1-0

John Gall (Astros): 0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Astros lost to Nationals 8-6

Dan Serafini (Italy): Started, Win (1-0), three innings, four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and two strikeouts. (p-s:64-34)(g/f:6-1)
Stubby Clapp (Canada): 0-for-1.
Italy beat Canada 6-2

Ricardo Rincon (Mexico): Walked one batter. (p-s:11-7)
Mexico beat South Africa 14-3

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-4-09: Matt Clement Pitches Three Hitless Innings, Fernando Tatis Solo HR, Russ Springer Picks Up Win, So Taguchi 2 RBIs

Jack Wilson (Pirates): 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Juan Mateo (Pirates): Hold (1), one inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:2-1)
Pirates beat Twins 2-1

John Rodriguez (Yankees): 0-for-1.
Reid Gorecki (Braves): 1-for-1 with one double.
Braves beat Yankees 3-2

Fernando Tatis (Mets): 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Marlon Anderson (Mets): 0-for-1.
Ronnie Belliard (Nationals): 2-for-3 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Nationals beat Mets 6-4

Miguel Negron (White Sox): 0-for-1.
Daric Barton (Athletics): 2-for-2 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Tagg Bozied (Athletics): First base.
Russ Springer (Athletics): Win (1-0), one inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)
A's beat White Sox 7-2

Coco Crisp (Royals): 2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Royals lost to Rangers 5-3

Edgar Renteria (Giants): 0-for-4 with one strikeout, ground into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Luna (Dodgers): 0-for-2.
Danny Ardoin (Dodgers): Two Walks and two runs.
Giants beat Dodgers 10-8

So Taguchi (Cubs): 1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.
Cubs lost to White Sox 7-6

Stubby Clapp (Canada): 1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Cairo (Phillies): 0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Phillies beat Team Canada 9-2

Alberto Castillo (Dominican Republic): 0-for-1.
Jolbert Cabrera (Orioles): 1-for-2 and assisted in two double plays.
Orioles beat Dominican Republic 6-1

Dan Serafini (Italy): Started, four innings, four hits, one earned run, and five strikeouts. (g/f:6-1)
Italy beat Marlins 5-1

Timo Perez (Tigers): 1-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Chris Lambert (Tigers): Loss (0-1), one inning, six hits, six earned runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Tigers lost to Panama 9-3

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays): 1-for-2.
Matt Clement (Blue Jays): Three innings, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-6)
Blue Jays beat Team USA 6-5

John Gall (Astros): 1-for-1 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Astros and Venezuela tied 4-4 after 9 innings

Edgar Gonzalez (Mexico): 0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Mexico beat D-Backs 19-4

Felipe Lopez (Puerto Rico): 1-for-1 with one double.
Chris Richard (Rays): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Adam Kennedy (Rays): 2-for-2 with one RBI and one caught stealing/pick off.
Puerto Rico beat Rays 2-1

Russell Branyan (Mariners): 1-for-3.
Prentice Redman (Mariners): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Mariners lost to Australia 11-9

Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-1-09: John Rodriguez Hits Solo HR, Robinson Cancel 3 RBIs, Terry Evans 1 RBI, Juan Mateo Earns 1st Save

Dmitri Young (Nationals): 0-for-2 with one strikeout and one ground into double play.
Nationals lost to Orioles 7-5

Placido Polanco (Tigers): 1-for-2 with one double, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Jack Wilson (Pirates): 1-for-2 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Juan Mateo (Pirates): Save (1), one inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-2)
Pirates beat Tigers 6-4

John Rodriguez (Yankees): 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one outfield assist.
Yankees lost to Reds 13-11

Miguel Cairo (Phillies): 0-for-1.
Blaine Neal (Phillies): One inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
Phillies beat Braves 7-3

Scott Rolen (Blue Jays): 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Blue Jays beat Rays 6-3

John Gall (Astros): One walk.
Brian Esposito (Astros): Got in late as catcher.
Robinson Cancel (Mets): 1-for-2 with three RBIs and one run.
Mets beat Astros 13-1

Hector Luna (Dodgers): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Carmen Cali (Dodgers): Blown save (1), Loss (0-1), 0.1 innings, one hit, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)
Dodgers lost to White Sox 3-2

Aaron Miles (Cubs): 0-for-3 with two ground into double plays and assisted in one double play.
Mark Johnson (Cubs): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
So Taguchi (Cubs): 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
David Eckstein (Padres): 1-for-3.
Padres beat Cubs 4-2

Rich Rundles (Indians): Hold (2), one inning, two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)
Indians beat Rockies 6-4

Coco Crisp (Royals): 0-for-3.
Terry Evans (Angels): 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Angels beat Royals 6-4

Edgar Renteria (Giants): 1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (Giants): Hold (1), one inning, no hits or runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)
Giants beat Brewers 5-2

Tagg Bozied (Athletics): 1-for-2 with one run.
Daric Barton (Athletics): 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
A's lost to D-Backs 9-7

Russell Branyan (Mariners): 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Prentice Redman (Mariners): 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
M's beat Rangers 13-6

Juan Mateo Heading To Pirates Camp

By the number of players already working out at Pirate City on Thursday, it would seem that almost all the pitchers and catchers have already trickled in. And with the weather being what it is down here, it's hard to blame them for getting going early.

By Gosh, It's Langosch

Some Ex-Cardinal Minor/Major League Players Sign Deals

Astros: John Gall & Josh Pressley
Phillies: Blaine Neal & Justin Pope
Pirates: Juan Mateo
Nationals: Jorge Sosa

Announced in this addition of transactions is Cardinals signing Julio Castellano & Joe Thurston

Baseball America

Former Cardinals' Minor League Rule 5 Draft Pick Juan Mateo Re-Signs With Pirates

Mateo, 26, started the '08 season in the Cubs' farm system before signing with Pittsburgh as a Minor League free agent on May 4. He then pitched in 32 Double-A games for the Curve and finished 7-1 with a 2.12 ERA.

Pirates Official Site