How Cardinals Got Edgar Renteria Instead Of Barry Larkin

After making a pitch for Barry Larkin of the Reds, the Cardinals, shopping for a shortstop, turned to a younger, less expensive model, Edgar Renteria of the Marlins.

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Jack Flaherty, Cardinals' Third Rookie Starter, Faces Reds In Series Finale

The last time the St. Louis Cardinals did this, the three pitchers involved were named Bob Gibson, Ernie Broglio and Marshall Bridges.

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Cardinals Optioned Daniel Poncedeleon To Triple-A Memphis & Recalled Austin Gomber

The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight's game with Cincinnati that they have recalled rookie left-handed pitcher Austin Gomber from Memphis (AAA) and optioned right-handed pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon to Memphis.
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Seven no-hit innings and Daniel Poncedeleon is back in the minors.
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The realities of roster construction took precedent over Daniel Poncedeleon's dazzling Monday night Major League debut, as the Cardinals optioned the right-hander to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
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Why Cardinals Debut Was Tough Task For Mike Busby

In the first week of his first season as Cardinals manager, Tony La Russa was facing a pitching problem. After just five games, his bullpen already was overworked because of extra-inning and high-scoring contests. Entering the finale of a season-opening six-game road trip, La Russa needed his No. 5 starter, rookie Mike Busby, to pitch as long as possible in his big-league debut against the Braves in Atlanta.

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Baby Birds Earning Their Wings

Here’s the thing about the Baby Birds, and the impressive way they’ve taken flight: This charismatic flapping of wings is just getting started. They’re learning how to improve. They’re making adjustments to major-league hitters.

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