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Tyler Bighames Suspended 50 Games For "Drug Of Abuse"

Center fielder Tyler Bighames, a minor-leaguer with the St. Louis Cardinals Gulf Coast League affiliate, was suspended 50 games for a second positive test, Major League Baseball announced Monday. The release from the MLB offices said Bighames tested positive for a “drug of abuse” each time.
Cardinal Beat

Tyler Bighames: Sixth Cardinal Busted In 2009

St. Louis Cardinals minor league outfielder Tyler Bighames has received a 50-game suspension after a second positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, MLB announced on Monday.
The Cardinal Nation Blog

Alan Ahmady Suspended 50 Games For Failed Drug Test

Cardinals minor-leaguer Alan Ahmady was suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for an amphetamine, the league office announced this afternoon.
Cardinal Beat

Cardinals prospect Alan Ahmady gets a 50-game suspension after two suspensions at Fresno State this spring. He is the 15th Cardinal prospect suspended since 2005 and fourth this season.
The Cardinal Nation

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that St. Louis Cardinals Minor League third baseman Alan Ahmady has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for an amphetamine, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
MiLB

Cardinals minor leaguer Alan Ahmady, most notable for driving in 92 runs for Fresno State’s national championship team in 2008, was suspended for 50 games for violating MLB’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Ahmady tested positive for an amphetamine.
Baseball America

Going, Going, Gone

You've got to be kidding me.

First, Mike Folli had a near-sleepless night as he hastily packed his suitcase for his promotion from the Double-A Springfield Cardinals to Triple-A Memphis after the previous night's game.

Springfield News-Leader

Cardinals Minor League Roster Report: July 31, 2009

Six Cardinals minor leaguers are on the move, from Memphis to the Gulf Coast League.

The Cardinal Nation

Sam Freeman Placed On Springfield Disabled List; Chuckie Fick Called Up From Palm Beach; Kenny Maiques Released

Springfield Cardinals left-hander Sam Freeman has been put on the disabled list with a sore left elbow. The hard-throwing reliever posted a 3.52 earned run average in 15 Double-A appearances and is at the Cardinals' rehab facility in Florida.
Springfield News-Leader

Chuckie Fick: Second 2009 Promotion

Jose Pasen: Outfielder Turned Pitcher Joins GCL

The Birdhouse

Cardinals Minor League Notebook 7-24-09

Ross Smith with two HR and three RBI, Allen Craig, Frederick Parejo, Alan Ahmady all drove in two, and it was rehab day in the Gulf Coast League as the system went 2-6 on Thursday.
The Birdhouse

Tri Cities Sports Post Game

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 7-18-09

Kristhiam Linares: Only One Rehab Appearance Then Activated

Wilfred Vivas: Reinstated From Suspended List

Kenny Maiques: Returns To Action

Kenny Maiques: Reinstated & Placed On Disabled List

The Birdhouse

A Look Back & A Look Ahead For Springfield Cardinals

To preview the Springfield Cardinals' season, the News-Leader presented storylines to follow during the first half.

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Players Say Round In Draft Doesn't Matter

As the Major League Baseball draft finishes today with the 31st through 50th rounds, fans will likely hear many unknown names.

Springfield News-Leader

Chris Carpenter Could Start Wednesday; Khalil Greene At Short, For Now; David Freese D.L.'d, Brett Wallace Promoted; Kenny Maiques Suspended

Friday night's postponement against Milwaukee may cause the Cardinals to bring Chris Carpenter off the disabled list as early as Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs rather than Friday as planned against Kansas City.

STL Today

And Kenny Maiques Makes Four And 13 Suspended Cardinals

Major League Baseball announced on Friday that St. Louis Cardinals minor league reliever Kenny Maiques (Springfield - pictured) has been suspended 50 games due to a violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The commissioner’s office said that Maiques tested positive for “a drug of abuse,” but did not disclose the specific drug.

The Cardinal Nation

Friday Tidbits: Chris Carpenter Throws

Lots of stuff to get to today. And let's hope we get to a game -- skies are pretty threatening, and the radar looks absolutely awful.

Obviously, You're Not A Golfer

Kenny Maiques Suspended; Travis Mitchell, Chris Swauger, & Curt Smith All Promoted

One of the St. Louis Cardinals pet projects and a former closer prospect, Kenny Maiques, was suspended for 50 games starting Friday by Major League Baseball for a positive drug test, the commissioner’s office announced this afternoon.
Birdland

Cardinals minor league pitcher Ken Maiques, who played with Quad-Cities in 2007 and 2008, has been suspended 50 games after a violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
Quad-City Times

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Arizona Diamondbacks Minor League infielder Agustin Murillo and St. Louis Cardinals prospect Ken Maiques have received 50-game suspensions after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances.
MiLB

There was a flurry of minor league moves on this Friday but first a dissappointing story.
Whiteyball

Curt Smith: Double-A Debut
Travis Mitchell: From Extended Spring Training To Quad Cities
Kenny Maiques: Joins Growing Suspended List

Springfield Cardinals' Newest Pitchers Show Promise As Unlikely Prospects

The Springfield Cardinals' two newest pitchers, Eddie Degerman and Ryan Kulik, don't fit the usual "prospect" mold.

Springfield News-Leader

Eddie Degerman: Springfield Debut

The Birdhouse

Springfield Cardinals Report 4-24-09: Brad Furnish To Start, Eddie Degerman Promoted, Kenny Maiques Sent Down

Today's game

Tulsa vs. Springfield, at Hammons Field, 7:10 p.m.

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Lineup 4-23-09

Busy day at Hammons Field: Right-handed reliever Eddie Degerman is expected to join the Springfield Cardinals soon after being promoted from High-A Palm Beach today. Kenny Maiques was sent to the Gulf Coast League (rookie ball) team after struggling with his control in Double-A.

Springfield News-Leader