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Add Miguel Batista To The Long List Of Midseason Cuts

Another Dave Duncan reclamation project ended Wednesday when the Cardinals released veteran Miguel Batista. The 40-year-old formerly notorious in St. Louis for scrapping with Tino Martinez played a perhaps greater-than-expected role in the team’s bullpen until his release, getting the most work of any Cardinal reliever (137 batters faced).

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-11

Tyler Greene doubles and hit a solo shot for Player of the Day honors and former MiLB Javier Brito collects tow hit including a double in the LVBP. Ex- MiLB Pablo Ozuna picks up two hits and drives in one run in the Dominican. Ramon Vazquez knocks in one run in Puerto Rico. Former MiLB Gustavo Martinez earns his second consecutive save in the LNBP.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-11

Amaury Cazana collects two hits and scores one run for Player of the Day honors and former MiLB signing Alberto Castillo strikes out six over seven innings for the loss in the LMP. Tyler Greene picks up a hit and one run while Rich Rundles pitches one and one-third scoreless innings in the LVBP. Former Cardinal Joe Thurston finds a new home for the 2011 season.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-11

Rich Rundles strikes out two over 1 1/3 innings for the winning decision and Player of the Day honors and former MiLB Renyel Pinto pitches a scoreless frame both in the LVBP. Francisco Samuel tosses one scoreless inning in the Dominican. Ricky Martinez K's two and gets two double plays in the LNBP. Former spring invite Carlos Baerga is elected to Caribbean Series Hall of Fame.

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-11

Tyler Greene collects a single, double, and drives in one run in the LVBP for Player of the Day honors. Former MiLB Iker Franco scores two runs as the next round of the LMP playoffs is set. Ex-Cardinal Felix Jose to be honored in Dominican. Ricky Martinez and former MiLB Jose Calero debut in LNBP with opposite results. Ex-MiLB Chad Gabriel hit a two-run homer in ABL.

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Vladimir Nunez Named GCL Braves Pitching Coach

Schuerholz's coaching staff will include pitching coach Vladimir Nunez, who ended his long playing career while making 31 appearances for Gwinnett this past summer. Rick Albert will serve as the hitting coach for the GCL Braves.

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Michel Hernandez, Chad Paronto, Vladimir Nunez, & Joe Thurston File For Free Agency

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Steven Shell, Jarrett Grube, Scott Patterson, Dan Cortes, Greg Halman, Alex Liddi, & Tom Evans To Play For Lara In The Venezuelan League

All Lara made a change in format of import. Five pitchers (three starters and two relievers) and three position players will definitely be the formation of foreigners. Three of them are among the top 10 prospects in the organization of the Seattle Mariners. (Translated)

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Minor League Transaction August 19-25

Braves reinstated Vladimir Nunez from disabled list.

Angels signed Matt Meyer.

Phillies signed Nate Robertson.

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Draft pick signed: RHP Jordan Swagerty (2)
Released: RHP Andrew Brown, LHP Renyel Pinto, LHP Nate Robertson
Traded: RHP David Carpenter to Astros for 3B Pedro Feliz
Recalled: RHP Fernando Salas
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Nick Stavinoha
Placed on 7-day DL: OF Adron Chambers
Placed on 60-day DL: OF Joe Babrick
Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Brown, RHP Scott Gorgen, LHP George Brown, C Geoff Klein, C Audry Perez
Placed on temporarily inactive list: LHP Ryan Kulik
Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Ryan Kulik, 1B Mark Hamilton

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Minor League Transaction August 11-19

Braves placed Vladimir Nunez on the 7-day disabled list.

Cubs placed Mark Johnson on the 7-day disabled list.

Indians optioned Jess Todd to Triple-A.

Athletics signed Gary Daley to a minor league deal.

Padres released Jason Adams.

Nationals released Ron Villone.

St. Louis Cardinals
Draft picks signed: RHP Tyrell Jenkins (1.5), LHP Justin Wright (47), 3B Zack Cox (1)
Placed on restricted list: RHP Chris Patterson
Placed on suspended list: RHP Chris Notti
Recalled: C Bryan Anderson, OF Nick Stavinoha
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fernando Salas, C Steve Hill, SS Tyler Greene
Optioned to Rookie-level GCL: 3B Zack Cox
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Dean Kiekhefer, OF Tommy Pham, OF Ross Smith
Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Scherer, LHP Evan MacLane, 1B Alan Ahmady, OF Michael Swinson
Placed on temporarily inactive list: 1B Mark Hamilton

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Gary Daley: Returns To State of Birth

Lara In Talks With Vladimir Nunez, Steven Shell, & Alex Liddi For The Upcoming Venezuelan Season

The pitchers Vladimir Nunez, Steven Shell and third baseman Alex Liddi are some foreigners would have a target because part of the management of the ninth Lara. For his part, Tom Evans will earn a spot in the preseason. (Translated)

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Minor League Transactions August 2-11

Braves activated Vladimir Nunez from the disabled list.

Cubs activated Mark Johnson from the disabled list.

Marlins outright Jorge Sosa from 40-man roster.

Athletics signed Yadel Marti.

Padres activated Jason Adams from the disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: LHP Nate Robertson
Released: RHP Kyle Mura
Acquired: 2B Mike Folli from Rays for future considerations
Recalled: RHP Fernando Salas, OF Allen Craig
Added to 40-man roster: C Steve Hill
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Nick Stavinoha
Option transferred: RHP Francisco Samuel (Double-A to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: C Arnoldi Cruz, C Geoff Klein, C Audry Perez, 1B Alan Ahmady
Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Mura

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Minor League Transactions July 28-August2

Braves placed Vladimir Nunez on the disabled list.

Reds added Russ Springer to 40-man roster.

Indians optioned Jess Todd To Triple-A.

Marlins added Hector Luna to 40-man roster.

Astros released Brad Thompson.

Astros added Brett Wallace to 40-man roster.

Padres placed Jason Adams on the disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Draft pick signed: RHP Seth Blair (1.5)
Traded: OF Ryan Ludwick to Padres as part of three team deal in which Indians sent RHP Jake Westbrook to Cardinals, and Padres sent RHP Corey Kluber to Indians and LHP Nick Greenwood to Cardinals
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Novak, RHP Miguel Tapia, LHP Anthony Ferrara
Reinstated from DL: C Ivan Castro

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Minor League Transactions May 19-25

Diamondbacks outrighted off 40-man roster and signed Blaine Boyer.
Braves signed Dan Nelson and rienstated Vladimir Nunez for the 7-day disabled list.
Orioles recalled Alberto Castillo.
Red Sox added Joe Nelson to the 40-man roster.
Cubs reinstated Mark Johnson from the 7-day disabled list.
Indians signed Josh Phelps.
Padres recalled and optioned Luis Perdomo.

St. Louis Cardinals
Acquired: RHP Andrew Brown from Nationals for future considerations
Recalled: RHP P.J. Walters
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scott Gorgen, RHP Trey Hearne, OF Michael Swinson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Pete Parise, C Roberto Espinoza

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Minor League Transactions May 12-18: Orlando Munoz Released

Braves placed Vladimir Nunez on the 7-day disabled list.
Orioles recalled Alberto Castillo.
Mets released Kiko Calero.
Nationals reinstated Luis Ordaz from the 7-day disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Released: RHP Orlando Munoz, 1B Osvaldo Morales
Placed on suspended list: RHP Shaun Garceau
Optioned to Triple-A: SS Tyler Greene
Placed on 7-day DL: C Roberto Espinoza, OF Paul Henley
Reinstated from DL: OF Devin Shepherd
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Orlando Munoz: Moving On

Minor League Transactions April 6-14

Braves placed Vladimir Nunez on the 7-day disabled list.
Orioles placed Chris Lambert On the restricted list and placed Michel Hernandez on the 7-day disabled list.
Cubs placed Mark Johnson on the 7-day disabled list.
White Sox placed Miguel Negron on the restricted list.
Reds added Miguel Cairo to the 40-man roster.
Athletics placed Brett Tomko on the 7-day disabled list.
Nationals placed Ron Villone and Luis Ordaz on the 7-day disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals
Placed on restricted list: C Paul Vasquez, 3B Alan Ahmady, SS Tyler Bighames
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scott Bittle, RHP Jason Buursma, RHP Josh Dew, RHP Trey Hearne, RHP Kyle Mura, RHP Francisco Samuel, RHP Miguel Tapia, LHP George Brown, LHP Hector Cardenas, LHP Sam Freeman, 1B Mark Hamilton, 1B Jonathan Rodriguez, 2B Jose Martinez, 3B Jermaine Curtis
Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP P.J. Walters

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Cardinals International Notebook 4-6-10

Josh Jones’ report on baseball’s international happenings with an eye toward the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Ex-Cardinals Watch 3-29-10: Coco Crisp 2 Hits, Doubles, & Solo HR; Rick Ankiel Doubles & 1 RBI; Joel Pineiro Allows 1 Run Over 6.2 Innings

Troy Glaus (Braves) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Joe Thurston (Braves) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-1 at the plate.
Vladimir Nunez (Braves) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. he allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:1-0)

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted second. 2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Braves beat Phillies 5-4

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Tigers and Blue Jays tied 2-2

Hector Luna (Marlins) started at third base moved to first and then second base, batting seventh. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Brian Barden (Marlins) started in left field and moved to shortstop, batting eighth. 1-for-4 with one double.

Fernando Tatis (Mets) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Mets beat Marlins 7-6

Royce Ring (Yankees) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck out one. (g/f:0-2)

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-3 and one throwing error.

Yankees beat Orioles 11-7

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted third. 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Joe Nelson (Red Sox) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Rays beat Red Sox 9-3

Aaron Miles (Reds) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-1 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Kip Wells (Reds) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter. (g/f:3-0)

Cubs beat Reds 8-1

Josh Phelps (Rockies) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Darren Oliver (Rangers) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk. (p-s:16-8)(g/f:3-0)

Rangers beat Rockies 7-6

Rick Ankiel (Royals) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and two walks.

Joel Pineiro (Angels) started and pitched 6.2 innings. He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck out two for the winning decision (3-0). (g/f:13-4)

Angels beat Royals 10-2

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, and ones trikeout.
Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-2 with two walks and assisted in three double plays.

Mariners beat Athletics 3-2

Jim Edmonds (Brewers) stasrted in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Giants beat Brewers 8-6

David Eckstein (Padres) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-4 with two runs.

Padres beat Diamondbacks 11-3

Jeff Weaver (Dodgers) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed three hits, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:4-2)

Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters. He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and three walks. (g/f:1-0)

Dodgers beat Indians 11-2

Minor League Transactions 10-15-09

Braves granted free agency to Vladimir Nunez.

White Sox re-signed Miguel Negron.

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