Yoenny Gonzalez Is The Cardinals' First 2013 Drug Suspension - Sort Of

When the 50-game suspension of Johnson City outfielder Yoenny Gonzalez was announced on Thursday, it became the first penalty for a St. Louis Cardinals organization player disclosed in almost 12 months. (Interestingly, the exact drug which led to Gonzalez’ suspension was not announced.)

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Five More Released From Minors Camp

In addition to the Robert De La Cruz release you read about this past week in the blog and in the paper, the Cardinals made the following cuts from camp: David Bergin, Reggie Williams, Ricardo Lizcano, Daniel Barbuena, and Cesar Aguilar.

Bird Land

Johnson City Notes: Jose Pasen Suspended 50 Games & Jeff Nadeau Released

Major League Baseball suspended right-handed pitcher Jose Pasen for 50 games for testing positive for metabolites of Nandrolone.  The substance is listed as a performance-enhancing drug.

Pasen, 21, signed with the St. Louis Cardinals on March 28, 2007 out of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic.  He was originally signed as an outfielder but was moved to the pitching rubber in his second professional season.  From 2007-09, he spent time in the Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League and during the 2009 season he was promoted stateside to the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League.  He continued with a full season at GCL and was moved up to Rookie-Level Johnson City for the 2011 year.  Pasen has logged 231.2 innings allowing 192 hits, 128 runs (87 earned), 13 home runs, 95 walks, and struck 213 out.

Cody Stanley and Reggie Williams are the other two Cardinals prospects serving suspensions at this time.



Baseball America announced on April 19 that the St. Louis Cardinals released left-handed pitcher Jeff Nadeau.

Nadeau, 22, was a 38th round (1159th overall) selection in the 2010 amateur draft out of Louisiana State University.  He began his professional career with Rookie-Level Johnson City where he made 13 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-2 record and 2.77 ERA during the 2010 season.  Nadeau logged 39 innings allowing 37 hits, 17 runs (12 earned), two home runs, ten walks, and struck out 28. 

He began the 2011 season on the disabled list and never left due to shoulder soreness.

Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-17-11

A C.J. McElroy signing update, five in-depth scouting reports, game recaps and much more in our exclusive weekly on-site report from Jupiter, Florida.

The Cardinal Nation

Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook 7-3-11

Jem Argenal and Arturo Toribio are among the Cardinals’ early leaders in the Florida rookie league.

The Cardinal Nation

Batavia Muckdogs Notebook 7-2-11

The Cardinals’ 2011 New York-Penn League club posted a 3-4 week two. David Medina is showing power – and striking out.

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Minor League News & Notes 6-29-11

Jeff Lyman: Rehab Progressing

Packy Elkins: Returned To Sender

Joey Bergman: Back To Location Of Prior Success

Domnit Bolivar: Another Try In Florida

Aaron Terry: Time To Move On

Casey Mulligan: Extended Stay Away

Reggie Williams: Hope He Didn't Unpack

Williamsport Snaps Slide With 4-3 Win Over Batavia

The Williamsport Crosscutters rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Batavia Muckdogs 4-3 on Friday night, snapping a five-game losing streak.

Williamsport Cutters Official Site

Five-Tool Friday: Matt Carpenter's Glove

With the addition of Matt Carpenter and the return of Mark Hamilton to the 25-man roster this afternoon, the St. Louis Cardinals have continued the undercurrent trend of the 2011 club.

Birdland

Reggie Williams: Really Tough Break

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Draft Report

I really like the Cardinals first 3 picks, but it tailed off after that. If they would have signed Austin Wilson, it could have been a top 5 draft, but without him, it's about average. After writing this up, I like their picks better than I did before and that's always a good sign.

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Draft Report Cards: Cardinals

Baseball America

Johnson City & Elizabethton Tied After Twins Victory

The Johnson City Cardinals saw the lead in the Appalachian League Western Division go away as the Elizabethton Twins came to Johnson City and took a 12-2 decision over the Cardinals in the first of a three-game series Thursday. Johnson City and Elizabethton both share 23-14 records and the two will meet again Friday at 7 p.m. at Howard Johnson Field.

Johnson City Cardinals Official Site

Johnson City Outslugs Danville

There was plenty of extra pop in the Johnson City bats prior to an Independence Day fireworks display Sunday night at Cardinal Park.

Johnson City Press

Johnson City Cardinals Ready To Get Down To Business

Johnson City Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has a slight sense of déjà vu as tonight’s Appalachian League opener with the Kingsport Mets approaches.

Johnson City Press

Reggie Williams: 10th Rounder Signs, Sent To Johnson City

The Cardinal Nation

Cardinals Draft Review

Finishing up the NL Central with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Minor League Ball

Cardinals Draft Power Hitter, But Probably Won't Sign Him

The Cardinals, who haven't really developed a righthanded power hitter since Albert Pujols was drafted more than 10 years ago, chose a 6-foot-4, 215-pound California high schooler considered one of the top outfield prospects on Day 2 of the major league amateur draft on Tuesday.
STL Today

A low 90s fastball with good sinking action. A true 12-6 curveball. A plus changeup. He commands all three pitches and has no medical problems
Cardinals Official Site

The Cardinals returned to shop familiar territory Tuesday on the second day of the amateur baseball draft.
STL Globe-Democrat

Seeing an opportunity they couldn't pass up, the Cardinals drafted highly-touted high school outfielder Austin Wilson in the 12th round Tuesday, the second of three days in Major League Baseball's Amateur Draft.
Insid STL

The St. Louis Cardinals continued taking high upside talent and pitching during Day 2 of the 2010 MLB First Year Player Draft including 12th round pick Austin Wilson.
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Draft Coverage
Future Redbirds

Advance Stats On College Position Players Drafted
Future Redbirds

Memphis Redbirds' Success A Boost For 2010

When Ben Weiss became the Redbirds new general manager in July as part of a management change for the financially struggling franchise, his timing was just right.

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Redbirds' Bond Payments To Be Restructured After Second Default

For the second time this year, the Memphis Redbirds Baseball Foundation failed to make a scheduled bond payment — but this time it was with permission.

Memphis Commercial Appeal