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Cardinals | Smoltz expected to re-sign
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:20:14 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports the St. Louis Cardinals have maintained dialogue with SP John Smoltz and are expected to re-sign him later in the offseason.

Cardinals | DeRosa wants to test market
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:15:27 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa expressed a wish to test the open market.

Cardinals | Seven file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:09:12 -0800

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Cardinals | Henley has big day Wednesday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:03:03 -0800

Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Tyler Henley finished a triple short of the cycle in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 4. He also scored two runs in the game.

Cardinals | May have discussed framework of deal with Holliday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:46:22 -0800

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals may have discussed the framework of a six-year, $96 million contract with OF Matt Holliday's agent Scott Boras.

Cardinals | Thompson released
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:22:25 -0800

The Sports Network reports the St. Louis Cardinals released SP Brad Thompson Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Cardinals | Thurston, Scherer outrighted
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:22:05 -0800

The Sports Network reports the St. Louis Cardinals outrighted 2B Joe Thurston and P Matthew Scherer to Triple-A Memphis Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Cardinals | Pujols wins Hank Aaron Award
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:05:19 -0800

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive player in the league.

Cardinals | P. Rodriguez signed
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:47:36 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed P Pedro Rodriguez, according to BaseballAmerica.com.

Cardinals | Daley earns save Thursday
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:54:19 -0700

Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals P Gary Daley earned his first save of the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29.

Cardinals | Parisi solid Thursday
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:48:33 -0700

Paige Schector, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Mike Parisi gave up just two hits and struck out four in five scoreless innings for his first win in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29. He has now developed a cutter, which he has labeled as one of his better pitches.

Cardinals | Pujols wants to remain with team
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:13:08 -0700

SportingNews.com reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols said he wants to remain on the team for the rest of his career, according to a radio interview on 101.1 FM in St. Louis. "The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career," Pujols said. "I love this city. The way that this city has embraced me and my family, I don't deserve the city to do that. And when you hear all of the players that come around to this town and say, 'You guys are lucky that you are playing in St. Louis,' we have the best fans. I want to be a Cardinal for the rest of my career."

Cardinals | Pujols wins Players Choice Award
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:10:50 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols was voted the National League Player of the Year as part of the 2009 Players Choice Awards.

Cardinals | Duncan not sure Garcia can handle workload
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:08:15 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan said he thinks SP Jaime Garcia is ready for the major leagues, but he's not sure Garcia can pitch the 180 innings needed from a fifth starter.

Cardinals | Duncan may change rotation philosophy
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:06:46 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan said he may change his philosophy on always having a fifth starter. "We've never taken that fifth starter spot and rotated it out at times," Duncan said. "We felt it was important to stay with five starters to give the others that extra day."

Cardinals | DeRosa has surgery
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:24:11 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist Monday, Oct. 26. He should be ready for spring training.

Cardinals | Lugo likely to be primary backup
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:27:52 -0700

Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SS Julio Lugo will likely be the primary backup at shortstop next year behind SS Brendan Ryan. SS Tyler Greene could force his way onto the big league roster out of Spring Training.

Cardinals | More coaches returning
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:21:03 -0700

Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Joe Pettini, infield/third base coach Jose Oquendo, outfield/first base coach Dave McKay, bullpen coach Marty Mason and assistant hitting instructor Mike Aldrete will all be returning to the staff in 2010.

Cardinals | Wainwright wins Players Choice Award
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:20:32 -0700

Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright was voted the top pitcher in the National League for the 2009 Players Choice Awards.

Cardinals | Jones leads AFL in steals
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:32:57 -0700

MLB.com reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Daryl Jones leads the Arizona Fall League with six stolen bases. However, he is hitting just .205.

Cardinals | Schumaker, Ryan to work with McGwire next month
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:43:44 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals 2B Skip Schumaker will work with hitting coach Mark McGwire three days a week shortly before Thanksgiving in Orange County, Calif. SS Brendan Ryan plans to work with McGwire twice a week as well.

Cardinals | Schumaker endorses McGwire hiring
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:41:01 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals 2B Skip Schumaker endorsed the hiring of hitting coach Mark McGwire. Schumaker has spent several offseasons under McGwire's tutelage. "I didn't know how this was going to work. He's a 6-foot-5, 220-something-pound man, and I'm just a little leadoff hitter," Schumaker said. "But hitting is hitting. There's a good hitting position for everyone. That was one of the things he stressed. I didn't know what to expect, and here it has turned into this relationship that has really helped my career."

Cardinals | Duncan returning in 2010
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:01:49 -0700

Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan will return to the team for the 2010 season.

Cardinals | La Russa believed to be highest-paid manager
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:57:58 -0700

Updating an ongoing story, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa's new deal is expected to include a raise over his previous two-year, $8.5 million deal. It's likely that La Russa will supplant Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre as the game's highest-paid manager.

Cardinals | La Russa's deal includes an option
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:17:30 -0700

Updating previous reports, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa's new contract is for one year and includes a mutual option for 2011.

Cardinals | McRae fired
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:33:21 -0700

The St. Louis Cardinals have dismissed Hal McRae as their hitting coach, according to The Associated Press.

Cardinals | McGwire coming aboard as hitting coach
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:32:08 -0700

The Associated Press is reporting the St. Louis Cardinals have hired former 1B Mark McGwire as their new hitting coach, replacing Hal McRae.

Cardinals | La Russa deal reached
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:31:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will return for the 2010 season under terms of a new multi-year contract. No financial or yearly figures were released.

Cardinals | La Russa reportedly close to returning next season
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:22:26 -0700

Sources familiar with the situation believe that St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa will return to the team next year, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A formal announcement is expected to be made early this week, although La Russa insisted he has not discussed a contract with team chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.

Cardinals | GM to meet with Chapman Monday
Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:14:55 -0700

Confirming previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak will meet with free-agent P Aroldis Chapman Monday, Oct. 26, in New York, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Cardinals | D. Jones has big day Friday
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:18:06 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Daryl Jones went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one home run, two runs scored and two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Friday, Oct. 23.

Cardinals | Thompson could be cut
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:47:47 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals P Brad Thompson could be non-tendered in the offseason.

Cardinals | Sanchez to get a look
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:47:34 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals RP Eduardo Sanchez, a 20-year-old right-hander that throws a 95-mph fastball, will get a look in spring training.

Cardinals | Hoping to keep Boggs, Hawksworth in pen
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:43:23 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he hopes to avoid pulling players like P Mitchell Boggs and P Blake Hawksworth from the bullpen to insert in the starting rotation next year.

Cardinals | Franklin will be the closer
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:38:37 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and general manager John Mozeliak said CL Ryan Franklin will be the closer in 2010.

Cardinals | Carpenter wins Bullet Rogan Award
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:50:57 -0700

MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Chris Carpenter won the National League Bullet Rogan Award. The award, named after former Kansas City Monarchs ace Charles Wilber "Bullet" Rogan, recognizes the top pitchers in the AL and NL each season.

Cardinals | Interested in Chapman
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:45:18 -0700

Tim Dierkes, of MLBTradeRumors.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals have expressed interest in Cuban pitching prospect Aroldis Chapman. They are planning to meet with him sometime next week.

Cardinals | Pujols named Player of the Year
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:12:15 -0700

Chris Bahr, of SportingNews.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols was named The Sporting News' 2009 Player of the Year.

Cardinals | La Russa doesn't want to manage elsewhere
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:29:00 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said if he manages next season, it will be with the Cardinals. He doesn't want to start over with another team. "Looking ahead, I don't see that I can ever make that commitment to someone," La Russa said. "The way I look at it now, when it's time to get off the field, I'll be all fired up to get involved with a team upstairs (in the front office) somewhere."

Cardinals | La Russa thought Pujols would need Tommy John surgery
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:15:20 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said he thought 1B Albert Pujols (elbow) would need Tommy John surgery instead of just removing bone spurs. "I'm really proud of how the situation was handled. It was whatever was best for Albert. There's no agenda here. The most important thing was to get it taken care of," La Russa said.

Cardinals | La Russa nearing decision
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:08:30 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is nearing a decision on whether he'll return next season.

Cardinals | Henley drives in three Wednesday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:04:20 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Tyler Henley homered and drove in three runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 21. He is hitting .316 in seven games in the AFL.

Cardinals | Boras compares Holliday to Teixeira
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:21 -0700

The Los Angeles Times reports Scott Boras, the agent for St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday, is comparing Holliday to New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira. "These guys are blue-collar superstars," Boras said. "They don't hit 50 home runs, but they're complete players. They can give you something without swinging a bat." Holliday is eligible for free agency in the offseason.

Cardinals | Pujols will not need ligament surgery
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:40:14 -0700

SportingNews.com reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols (elbow) will not need to undergo ligament reconstruction on his right elbow after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his elbow Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to Dr. James Andrews. Reconstructive surgery would have kept Pujols out for the first few months of the 2010 season. He is expected to begin rehab next week in St. Louis.

Cardinals | Molina to get more rest
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:45:39 -0700

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports the St. Louis Cardinals plan to rest C Yadier Molina more next season. Molina caught 1,176 2/3 innings last season, which is the equivalent of 20 more games than his previous high.