Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-19: Elniery Garcia Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Collects Three Singles, Two Walks, & Two RBIs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

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How Cardinals Completed Courtship Of Matt Holliday

Eight months after striking out in their efforts to acquire Matt Holliday from the Rockies, the Cardinals got him from the Athletics, completing a series of transactions designed to boost their offense and bolster their chances of returning to the postseason after a two-year absence.

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Cardinals Signed 17-Year Old Dominican Americo Lugo, Jr.

The Cardinals of San Luis signed an official signing of the signing with the Américo Lugo Jr., Balero, in the city of Santo Domingo.  (Translated)

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Mark DeRosa Deal Delivered Right Message From Cardinals

After failing to qualify for the postseason in 2007 and 2008, the Cardinals were determined to show they’d do whatever it took to give themselves a chance to return to the playoffs in 2009.

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Bob Gibson: First Cardinals Pitcher With Immaculate Inning

On the night he pitched an immaculate inning, Bob Gibson also was perfect at the plate.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-19: Francisco Rivera & Jonathan Rivera Each Single & Drive In One Run; Robelys Reyes Collects Three Hits; Rangel Ravelo Will Play In Caribbean Series

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Why Bud Norris Looks Like A Winner To Cardinals

In his first major-league start, Bud Norris pitched against the Cardinals with the poise and skill of an established winner.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-17: Robert Stock Has Struck Out Ten Over 11.2 Scoreless Innings & Earned Five Saves In 12 Games; Imeldo Diaz Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Andrew Knizner Singles Three Times

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Why The Red Sox Shouldn't Do What You Think They Should Do This Winter

We might as well start with the biggest one. Long the long-distance object of Red Sox fans’ affection, Giancarlo Stanton is eminently available in a trade and coming off by far his best season, one in which he hit more home runs than anyone in 16 years. He’d be the perfect fit for an offense starved of power. I don’t need to spoonfeed you the argument for adding Stanton.

Providence Journal

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-17: Aramis Garcia Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Randy Arozarena Doubles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Tidbits On Zach Phillips & Julio Lugo

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Julio Lugo Attempts To Get Money Back From Land Scam

The Second Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) ordered a retrial involved in the scam RD $ 50 million pesos to expelotero Major League Julio Lugo, who had been discharged by the Ninth Criminal Chamber is held.  (Translated)

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First Look: Four Notable First-Timers To Hit Hall Of Fame Ballot In 2017

The 2016 Hall of Fame class is set, and congratulations to Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza on their elections. Now let's take an opportunity to look ahead to the 2017 ballot and in particular those hitting the BBWAA ballot for the first time.

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Julio Lugo Reportedly Charged With Kidnapping In The Dominican Republic

Former Major League shortstop Julio Lugo has been charged with kidnapping in the Dominican Republic earlier this week according to reports out of the country. SB Nation’s D Rays Bay blog translated some of the accusations against Lugo:

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Julio Lugo, Starlin Rodriguez, & Fernando Tatis Invited To Escogido Camp

The Lions of the Chosen expand their training on Monday with a view to preparing the next season of the Dominican Winter League, which starts on Thursday 16 October.  (Translated)

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-7-14: Luis Garcia Singles; Danilo Sanchez Returning To Italy; Rainel Rosario Begins Rehab Assignment

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-14: Eugenio Velez Hits Two Homers & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Garcia Collects Two Doubles & Three RBIs; Randy Ruiz Singles, Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In On Run

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-5-14: Joel Pineiro Strikes Out One & Induces 17 Ground Outs & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Three Innings; Moises Rodriguez Talks About Scouting The Caribbean Series

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Cardinals Winter League 2-4-14: Julio Lugo Hits a Three-Run Homer; Joel Pineiro Hopes Starts Gets Some Interest; Carlos Baerga Would Like To Manage In Majors

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-28-14: Eugenio Velez Singles & Scores One Run; Joel Pineiro Could Be Included In Caribbean Roster; Hector Luna Says Knee Feels Much Better

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-25-14: Luis Mateo Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Three Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Ethan Cole Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six & Two-Thirds For The Win

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