Second Thoughts: Mateo Gil Offers A Short Answer At Position Cardinals Have Covered For Years To Come

As the shift happened within their minor-league system and the Cardinals could spread talent to areas beyond a traditional strength — pitching development is the calling card — they filled in open crevices at the corners and added another layer of options for the outfield. The depth chart that once looked like a doughnut had more substance and greater density, becoming more of a boiled bagel.

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Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-29-2020: Ruben Tejada Hits A Two Run Homer; Marco Gonzales Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Nick Martini Hits A Solo Home Run

El veraguense🇵🇦 Rubén Tejada conectó su primer💣💣💣💣 cuadrangular💣💣💣💣en pretemporada con los Azulejos de Toronto en resumen jugó en el campocorto y en la ofensiva de 1-1 (AVE.167) con dos anotadas y dos empujadas. #YoAmoElBéisbol@sgilsantiago🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/F4rZIEqE3i

— Santiago Gil Sam🇵🇦 (@sgilsantiago) March 1, 2020

Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-1)

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in teh game at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Baltimore beat Miami 12-6

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

New York-A beat Boston 5-2

Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-0)

New York-A beat Detroit 8-2

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

St. Louis beat Washington 6-3

Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run.  (g/f:4-0)

Toronto beat Philadelphia 6-5

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Rowan Wick (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Milwaukee beat Chicago-N 4-3

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-2 with one run and one walk.

San Diego beat Cincinnati 7-3

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run.
Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-2 with one double and two runs.

Los Angeles beat Arizona 7-4

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run.

Anaheim beat San Francisco 10-3

Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis-Texas) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Texas beat Chicago-A 7-6

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two runs and one walk.
Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-0)

Los Angeles beat Colorado 14-2

Greg Holland (former St. Louis-Kansas City) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game leadoff.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Marco Gonzales (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-5)

Kansas City beat Seattle 9-6

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Dominic Leone (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck two out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Oakland beat Cleveland 8-6

Charlie Tilson (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 2-0

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Deck McGuire (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Atlanta beat Tampa Bay 12-0

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-27-2020: Jose Martinez Singles & Drives In One Run; Sam Freeman Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Hold; Kyle Barraclough Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Primer hit del Spring Training para Jose Martinez ⚾️⚾️🇻🇪 #contactobeisbolistico @RaysBaseball @Cafejr40 pic.twitter.com/YElboahu9g

— contactobeisbolistico (@contactobeisbo1) February 24, 2020

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Atlanta) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Atlanta beat St. Louis 3-1

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Baltimore beat Pittsburgh 13-0

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Philadelphia) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Philadelphia beat Boston 12-5

Deck McGuire (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:2-1)

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

New York-A beat Tampa Bay 7-1

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Sean Gilmartin (former Memphis-Tampa Bay) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:3-2)

Tampa Bay beat Detroit 6-3

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Minnesota) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Minnesota and Toronto tied 3-3

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Chicago-A beat Seattle 6-5

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Los Angeles) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

Los Angeles beat Cleveland 6-5

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Milwaukee beat Kansas City 4-2

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Texas beat Chicago-N 13-1

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Matthew Bowman (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-12)

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Arizona) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cincinnati beat Arizona 8-0

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Kyle Barraclough (former Springfield-San Diego) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double.

San Diego beat Anaheim 1-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one run.

San Francisco beat Seattle 5-4

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Washington) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out.  (g/f:3-0)
Sam Freeman (former St. Louis-Washington) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).

Houston and Washington tied 5-5

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 2-22-2020: Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Matt Adams Drives In One Run; Hunter Cervenka Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Former @ahs_baseball and @BeaverBaseball star @samgaviglio just took the mound in early spring training action vs. the Yankees. Good luck this season Sam. pic.twitter.com/CyyExZ8wv8

— Charlie Hall (@CoachHall_SOU) February 22, 2020

Ramon Urias (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Atlanta beat Baltimore 5-0

Jose Martinez (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 4-3

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Toronto beat New York-A 2-1

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Minnesota) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  One walk at the plate.

Minnesota beat Pittsburgh 2-1

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-New York-N) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Chasen Shreve (former St. Louis-New York-N) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Miami beat New York-N 5-3

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  One run and one walk.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-2, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Los Angeles beat San Francisco 10-4

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Chicago-N beat Oakland 12-2

Cardinals Staff Embracing New Pitching Technology; Ramon Urias Claimed Off Waivers; Notes

On one of John Brebbia’s final pitches during his bullpen session Monday, he let out an excited yell soon after his ball landed in his catcher’s glove and he heard a number called out behind him.

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Orioles Claimed Ramon Urias Off Waivers From Cardinals

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Cardinals Claimed Ricardo Sanchez Off Waivers From Mariners & Designated Ramon Urias For An Assignment

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Ricardo Sánchez from the Seattle Mariners on a waiver claim. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals also announced that they have designated infielder Ramon Urias for assignment.
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Just in time for Spring Training, the Cardinals added a pitcher to their roster, claiming left-hander Ricardo Sánchez off waivers from Seattle on Thursday.
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The Cardinals acquired lefthanded starter Ricardo Sanchez on waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. He has never pitched in the major leagues.
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Prospect Projections: NL Central Rookies

The Cardinals had a logjam of outfielders. The relevant word there being "had." St. Louis dealt Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena to the Rays on Jan. 9 and then lost Marcell Ozuna in free agency 12 days later when he signed a one-year deal with the Braves. The group on the grass beneath the Gateway Arch is looking a little less crowded these days, and it just so happens that the Cardinals boast a top prospect who is an outfielder. Is the way officially clear for Dylan Carlson to spread his wings?

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-22-20: Jorge Rondon Has A 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, & One Save In Nine Postseason Relieaf Appearances; Ramon Urias Not Available For LMP Championship; Robinson Cancel Felt Strongly About His Team After Loss In LBPRC Championship

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-21-20: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Ramon Urias Triples & Knocks In One Run

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-20-20: Anthony Garcia Named To 2019-20 LBPRC All-Star Team; Ramon Urias Doubled & Walked; Gabriel Lino Doubled

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-20: Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-20: Isaac Silva Celebrates LBPN Championship; Jeremy Martinez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-20: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Soto Injured But Invited To St. Louis Big League Camp

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-20: Yariel Gonzalez Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Ramon Urias Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-20: Francisco Pena Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ramon Urias Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Knocks In One Run, & Headed To KBO

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-20: St. Louis Signed Oscar Hernandez Out Of LVBP; Ramon Urias Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-20: Fernando Salas Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alex Mejia Doubles, Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-1-20: Final Regular Season Stats For Mateo Gil, Irving Lopez, Alexis Wilson, Ramon Urias, Jesus Cruz; Edmundo Sosa Completes Contract In LIDOM; Ildemaro Vargas Rumored To Be Joining Lara After Ban Lifted On LVBP

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