Fifth Round A Struggle In Cardinals Draft History

The five-round major league amateur draft begins on Wednesday and the Cardinals have had notable success in the first round with the likes of Ted Simmons, Andy Van Slyke, J.D. Drew, Jack Flaherty, Garry Templeton, Matt Morris, Kolten Wong, Todd Worrell, Michael Wacha, Lance Lynn, Terry Kennedy, Brian Jordan, Stephen Piscotty, Dakota Hudson and a dozen or so others who had big-league success.

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Investment Startups: Matthew Liberature, Zack Thompson Bring New-Look, Left-Left Combo To Cardinals Pitching Revival

Manager Mike Shildt insisted, at least twice, it wasn’t preplanned on the first day of live batting practice to have the final pitcher on the mound be Matthew Liberatore, the Cardinals’ prized prospect acquisition in a trade one rival official called “potentially a coup.”

Birdland

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.

Birdland

MLB Players Team Up, Offer Kids Millions Of Meals

Children’s hunger has become a dire situation, and an initiative by Major League Baseball to address it now during the pandemic came about after a chance encounter between Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and country music superstar Garth Brooks on social media.

St. Louis Official Site

Butterfly Effects & The Jason Heyward Signing

’Twas the winter of 2015-16. Jason Heyward wasn’t the best-available player in a well-stocked free agent class. But he was a high-quality performer and still tantalizingly young (26). While hardly a traditional corner outfield star due to his middling power, Heyward was well-established as a quality hitter and superlative defender and baserunner.

MLB Trade Rumors

Stephen Piscotty Discusses 'Perpetual Cycle Of Hurt'

Stephen Piscotty stands around the cage with a bat in hand during most batting practices at Hohokam Stadium. But all he can do for now is take in the sounds of the crack of the bat and observe his teammates.

Oakland Official Site

Jack Flaherty Is Willing To Bet On Himself & His Future. That's Admirable. And Risky.

I have a few thoughts on ace starter Jack Flaherty, his 2020 contract, the St. Louis Cardinals, and what’s to come.

101 ESPN

Even With Yairo Munoz AWOL, Infield Depth Forces Tough Decisions For Cardinals

Yairo Muñoz took his ball and went home to the Dominican Republic because he didn’t believe there was sufficient playing time available to him with this version of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Belleville News Democrat

Yairo Munoz Mystery Weighs Heavy On Mike Shildt

Yairo Munoz should know.

BenFred

After Going AWOL, Yairo Munoz Released By Cardinals

Among a series of roster moves Saturday, the Cardinals placed Yairo Muñoz on unconditional release waivers, making him a free agent after the utility infielder left camp and flew home to the Dominican Republic, leaving the Cardinals unsure when or if he would return.
St. Louis Official Site

In a bizarre twist to the Cardinals' competition for a spot on the bench, Yairo Munoz bolted the team without notice, flew home to the Dominican Republic, and left the Cardinals unsure when, or if, he would return.
Birdland

Max Schrock Deserves A Shot In 2020

While he hasn’t been tearing up the minor leagues, Max Schrock could be a surprising player if given the chance with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Redbird Rants

Stephen Piscotty Has MRI, May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Martin Gallegos Twitter

Stephen Piscotty Not Taking Batting Practice On Thursday Due To Injury

Susan Slusser Twitter

Stephen Piscotty Hopes To Take Batting Practice On Thursday

Sussan Slusser Twitter

Stephen Piscotty Took Some Swings In The Batting Cage

Susan Slusser Twitter

Stephen Piscotty Dealing With Strain In Left Side

Susan Slusser Twitter

John Mozeliak's Smart Asset Management Gives Cardinals Options, Leverage

The Cardinals seem ready to reverse their trend of asset mismanagement.

Gordo

Craig Mish On Marcell Ozuna: 'The Cardinals Are A Fallback Option'

"It would be really surprising to me for Ozuna to return to the Cardinals on a one or two year deal."

KSDK

Mets Sign Michael Wacha To One-Year, Bounce-Back Deal, Get A 'Steal' Of A Pitcher, Says Mike Shildt; New Rules Nearing; New Coach's Role; New Netting, Etc

In order to position himself as one of the youngest available free-agent pitchers for next year’s offseason, Michael Wacha had to first find a deal this offseason that assured him the innings to prove himself for the eventual payday.

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Short Work: Versatile, Agile Tommy Edman Set For Work At Shortstop To Spell Paul DeJong; Cardinals Still Interested In Marcell Ozuna; MLB Joins Stephen Piscotty's Cause; Reds Alert; Extra Bases

When the Cardinals consider how rookie Tommy Edman fits regularly into their lineup for 2020 and how they can find starts for him, they don’t feel compelled to clear one position especially for him.

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