Why This Organization Needs Seth Beer

It’ll soon be that time of baseball season, where many are anticipating the MLB Draft. The Cardinals are a team on a mission to restock, with 4 picks in the first 100 (lost a fifth signing Greg Holland). This year’s draft class is well loaded with talent, such as Seth Beer. The arrival of the powerful first baseman out of Clemson University has been well anticipated. He may well have the most power potential of any bat in the draft.

Redbird Daily

Cardinals Need To Decide Whit Outfield Prospects To Hold - And Which Ones To Fold

Sooner or later, the St. Louis Cardinals are going to have to make some tough roster decisions regarding their glut of outfielders, especially those that play center.

Cheap Seats

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-1-17: Pete Kozma Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; David Freese & Matt Holliday Singles & Knocks In One Run; Joe Kelly Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Tate Matheny (former 2012 draft selection-Boston) entered late in the game in right field.
Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Boston) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at catcher and batted third. 0-for-2 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.
David Washington (former Memphis-Baltimore) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh. One run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Baltimore beat Boston 12-5

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Houston) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-1 with one walk.

Miami beat Houston 9-5

Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Philadelphia and Tampa Bay tied 5-5

David Freese (former St. Louis-Pittsburgh) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Pittsburgh beat Minnesota 3-1

Zach Cox (former Memphis-Detroit) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Detroit) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Brendan Ryan (former St. Louis-Detroit) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Edward Mujica (former St. Louis-Detroit) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)

Detroit beat Toronto 5-4

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.

Chicago-A beat Arizona 3-2

Brandon Moss (former St. Louis-Kansas City) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chicago-A beat Kansas City 7-3

Brett Wallace (former Memphis-San Diego) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one pickoff, and assisted in one double play.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-San Diego) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis- San Diego) stared in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mark Reynolds (former St. Louis-Colorado) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and assisted in one double play.
Jason Motte (former St. Louis-Colorado) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, struck one out and picked one runner ott.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Colorado beat San Diego 3-1

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff. 1-for-1 with one walk.
Matt Williams (former Memphis-Anaheim) entered late in the game as designated hitter and was caught stealing as a pinch runner.

Anaheim beat Texas 3-2

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Atlanta) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-1)

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at second base and batted 1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Holliday (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Atlanta) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and two throwing errors.

New York-A beat Atlanta 8-7

Tigers: Edward Mujica Is Intriguing Potential Roster Addition

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Edward Mujica enters Spring Training as a non-roster invitee. His closing experience makes him a player to watch as Opening Day gets closer.

Motor City Bengals

A Look At John Mozeliak's Worst Draft Picks

Since the start of the 2008 season, John Mozeliak’s first as General Manager, the Cardinals have been pretty damn good. They’ve finished worse than 2nd in the division only once and have failed to make the playoffs only 3 times during his tenure. John Mozeliak’s record as a GM is 814-644.

Redbird Daily

Tigers Signed Edward Mujica, Efren Navarro, & Brendan Ryan To Minors Deal With MLB Spring Invites & Zack Cox To A Minor League Deal

The Tigers officially announced Minor League contracts with 22 players, including seven non-roster invites to Spring Training, as they try to build depth in their system.

Detroit Official Site

Tigers Purchased The Contract Of Zack Cox From Wichita

The Detroit Tigers have added a former first-round draft pick to the fold.
Detroit Free Press

The contract of Wichita Wingnuts 3B Zack Cox has been purchased by the Detroit Tigers organization, the American Association announced on Wednesday.
American Association Official Site

The Cardinals Should Not Acquire Aroldis Chapman

Even if you can set aside the moral implications of trading for Aroldis Chapman, the Yankees closer still isn't a good fit for the Cardinals.

Viva El Birdos

Former Cardinals Listed On 2016 American Association Opening Day Rosters

Jose Almarante (former Memphis) - Fargo Moorhead
Richard Castillo (former Memphis) - Kansas City
Zack Cox (former Memphis) - Wichita
David Bergin (former Quad Cities) - Sioux Falls
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing) - Joplin
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield) - Gary Southshore
Adam Heisler (former 2009 draft selection) - Winnipeg
Tyler Herron (former Springfield) - Fargo Moorhead
Nick Lomascolo (former Palm Beach) - Sioux City
Kenny Peoples-Walls (former Peoria) - Texas
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield) - Kansas City
Curt Smith (former Springfield) - Lincoln
Brett Wiley (former Memphis) - Kansas City
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield) - Kansas City

Cardinals Don't Always Nail Down Top Draft Picks

The Cardinals have done a nice job of drafting amateur players and a particularly good job of identifying college hitters with pro potential.

Tipsheet

Wichita Signed Zack Cox For The 2016 Season

American Association Official Site

Nationals Released Zack Cox & P.J. Walters

MiLB Official Site

Cardinals' Top Prospects Show Potential, But Require Patience

Less than 30 months ago, a ranking of the top prospects in the Cardinals’ system without any major-league experience featured four players who would be in the majors within the next two seasons, and two of whom would have been starters for the 2016 team.

Bird Land

Getting To Know Zack Cox

We introduce you to two of the minor leaguers that the Nats acquired yesterday via the Escobar trade and the Rule V Draft

District On Deck

Cardinals Select Matthew Bowman, John Brebbia, & Michael Heesch In 2015 Rule 5 Draft; Lose Luis Perdomo, Jhonny Polanco, Cory Jones, Kender Villegas, Robelys Reyes, Mike O'Neill, Fernando Baez, & Juan Caballero

MLB Phase, Round One:
4. Rockies selected Luis Perdomo (Palm Beach) from Cardinals
5. Brewers selected Colin Walsh (former Quad Cities) from Athletics
11. Cardinals selected Matthew Bowman from Mets

Triple-A Phase, Round One:
10. Red Sox selected Jhonny Polanco (Springfield) from Cardinals
13. Orioles selected Cory Jones (Palm Beach) from Cardinals
15. Nationals selected Zack Cox (former Memphis) from Marlins
24. Cardinals selected John Brebbia from Diamondbacks

Triple-A Phase, Round Two:
2. Brewers selected Kender Villegas (State College) from Cardinals
7. Diamondbacks selected Robelys Reyes (Springfield) from Cardinals
13. Cubs selected Mike O'Neill (Memphis) from Cardinals
14. Cardinals selected Michael Heesch from Cubs

Triple-A Phase, Round Three:
2. Diamondbacks selected Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection) from Athletics
3. Rays selected Fernando Baez (Peoria) from Cardinals

Double-A Phase:
Marlins selected Juan Caballero (Johnson City) from Cardinals

MLB Official Site

The Cardinals lost a power arm in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft, but they also snagged a pitcher from the Mets' organization who they believe can compete for a long relief role on the Major League roster.
St. Louis Official Site

The Cardinals' minor-league rosters left the annual winter meetings a lot lighter than when they arrived earlier this week, having been picked over during the Rule 5 draft Thursday morning.
Bird Land

Memphis Beat New Orleans 3-2: Kurt Heyer Strikes Out One Over Four Scoreless Innings; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run; Aledmuys Diaz Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Rafael Ortega 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jeremy Hazelbaker 1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Ed Easley 2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Aledmys Diaz 0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.
Kurt Heyer started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck one out.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.  (p-s:77-44)(g/f:6-2)
Chris Thomas entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  0-for-1 with one strikeout.  (p-s:35-25)(g/f:2-2)
Justin Wright entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (6).  One run and one walk at the plate.  (p-s:25-16)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Dean Anna 0-for-3 with one walk.
Jacob Wilson 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.
Tyler Waldron entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (p-s:17-11)(ir-s:2-0)
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Former Cardinals:
Zack Cox 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boxscore
Memphis Official Site Post Game

Memphis Beat New Orleans 6-5: Ed Easley Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Heath Wyatt Strikes Out One over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win

Individual Highlights:
Dan Johnson 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Dean Anna one run and one walk.
Ed Easley 1-for-1 with one double and three two-out RBIs.
Ryan Sherriff entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:25-14)(g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:2-2)

Rough Outing:
Jacob Wilson 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Travis Tartamella 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.
Jeremy Hazelbaker 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Zach Petrick started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck four out.  0-for-1 with one sacrifice.  (p-s:96-60)(g/f:8-1)

Former Cardinals:
Zack Cox 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, and one strikeout.

Boxscore
Memphis Official Site Post Game

Zack Cox Promoted From Double-A Jacksonville To Triple-A New Orleans

Jacksonville Official Twitter

John Mozeliak Deserves Benefit Of The Doubt With Brandon Moss Trade

When GM John Mozeliak admitted he understands why folks in the baseball world think the Cardinals over payed for Brandon Moss, the reason was simple. If you look at simple statistics that are readily available and easily accessed by the common fan, Rob Kaminsky does not equal Brandon Moss.

KMOV

Tyrell Jenkins & Zack Cox Named To 2015 Southern League All-Star Team

Double-A Chattanooga has the best record in the Southern League's North Division and has featured 12 of Minnesota's 20 best prospects. It's only fitting that the Lookouts dominate the North's All-Star roster, too.

MiLB Official Site