Cardinals | Roy Oswalt unsatisfied

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:27:06 -0800

Updating an ongoing story, the St. Louis Cardinals haven't made free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) an offer that he deems anywhere near sufficient.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal

Cardinals | Not easy to move two

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:02 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse ($11.875 million) and SP Jake Westbrook ($8.5 million) are not going to be easy to trade due to their salaries and full no-trade clauses.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: FOXSports.com - Ken Rosenthal

Cardinals | Trying to clear room for Roy Oswalt

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:26:48 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals are working on a deal which would send P Kyle McClellan to the Baltimore Orioles to create enough payroll flexibility to sign free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies).

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB Network Radio - Jim Bowden

Cardinals | Could move a starter to bullpen

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:55:15 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals could move SP Kyle Lohse or SP Jake Westbrook to the bullpen if they signed free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies).

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Cardinals | Talks with Roy Oswalt around $2.5 million apart

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:53:18 -0800

Updating previous reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have talked with free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) about a deal worth around $7.5 million for one year but Oswalt is looking for a deal around $10 million.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: FOXSports.com - Jon Paul Morosi

Cardinals | Shopping Kyle McClellan

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:21:38 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals are actively shopping RP Kyle McClellan so they can cut down on the bullpen options they have and also try to get some financial flexibility to sign a free-agent starting pitcher. General manager John Mozeliak said it is likely McClellan will report to team's spring training when pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Strauss

Cardinals | GM denies that Roy Oswalt deal was in the works

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:27:50 -0800

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak denied that a deal with free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) was in the works, claiming that the rumors were "not true." Another club official indicated that no transactions appeared to be imminent for the Cardinals.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Matthew Leach

Cardinals | Near deal with Roy Oswalt

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:31:48 -0800

Updating a previous report, the St. Louis Cardinals and free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) are close to a deal, according to a source. However, the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros are still believed to be in the mix.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB Network Radio - Jim Duquette

Cardinals | Adam Wainwright impressing

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:38:36 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright (elbow) has drawn rave reviews in his work at the team's complex in Jupiter, Fla. His side session went well Thursday, Jan. 26, as he threw his fastball, sinker, changeup and curveball at 90 percent with no discomfort.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: KMOX 1120 - Tom Ackerman

Cardinals | Checked in on Edwin Jackson

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:15:24 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals checked in on free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals).

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Cardinals | Made offer to Roy Oswalt

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:11:39 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals made free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) an offer approaching $5 million weeks ago, but now it is not likely happening.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Strauss

Cardinals | Jason Motte gets new deal

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:57:57 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed on a one-year deal with RP Jason Motte worth $1.95 million. The deal also includes $75,000 in incentives.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman

Cardinals | Lance Berkman hard at work

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:55:02 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals OF/1B Lance Berkman is working with Houston-area personal trainer Ben Fairchild again this offseason. He said he has made some minor adjustments to his routine and plans to report in great shape again this season.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Strauss

Cardinals | Discussing multiple years with Jason Motte

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:57:55 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals are discussing a multiyear deal with RP Jason Motte, but the two sides aren't close to a deal.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Strauss

Cardinals | Kyle McClellan terms

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:53:28 -0800

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals RP Kyle McClellan signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: The Associated Press

Cardinals | Far apart with Jason Motte

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:01:30 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals and RP Jason Motte exchanged arbitration figures Tuesday, Jan. 17. Motte is asking for $2.4 million, while the club countered with just $1.5 million.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Cardinals | Avoid arbitration with Kyle McClellan

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:32:31 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals avoided arbitration with RP Kyle McClellan Tuesday, Jan. 17, by agreeing to a one-year deal. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Strauss

Cardinals | Carlos Beltran thinks he'll hold up

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:18:18 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran is optimistic that he will be healthy in 2012 after undergoing surgery on his knee in January of 2010. "Right now he says he feels great, and the doctors have confirmed that he looks good," manager Mike Matheny said. "It's going to be a juggling act to see how he progresses through the spring. Spring is really a good test."

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Cardinals | Skip Schumaker to serve as utility player

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:52:46 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals 2B Skip Schumaker will be a utility option for manager Mike Matheny this year, and he could push INFs Tyler Greene and Daniel Descalso for the majority of playing time at second base.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Cardinals | Kyle McClellan to open in bullpen

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:52:20 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals RP Kyle McClellan is expected to enter the 2012 season in the bullpen after throwing a career-high 141 2/3 innings last year.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Cardinals | Carlos Beltran could hit second

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:45:19 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran could hit second in the team's lineup this year depending upon the health of his legs. Manager Mike Matheny hasn't decided on a set lineup and prefers to evaluate his players in spring training. OF Jon Jay could also hit second.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Cardinals | Allen Craig update

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:34:44 -0800

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig (knee) has not been cleared to run but is taking part in light strength exercises and has no restrictions while walking. "I feel great," Craig said. "Standing here now I have full range of motion. I'm walking fine. I'm doing light body squats. I didn't expect to be doing that at this point. Obviously, time tables are tough because you don't know what's going to happen in the future. I'm just taking it one day at a time, but I am kind of surprised with how good I feel at this point."

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Cardinals | Made every effort to re-sign Albert Pujols

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:07:12 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. said the team made every effort to try to re-sign 1B Albert Pujols this winter, but he eventually signed with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. DeWitt said the team made a substantial offer to Pujols. "You do get to a certain point financially where you get to certain limits, where it can be hard to manage. But having said that, we hoped he would take our offer and come back. And it was a very strong offer, as you all know, but one that we felt we could still compete with over a long time. And that's the bottom line," DeWitt said.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Matthew Leach

Cardinals | Kyle McClellan rests

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:33:40 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals RP Kyle McClellan (arm) said he has taken a lot of time off and maintained his shoulder exercises this offseason. However, he hasn't thrown at all after experiencing "dead arm" late last season.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: MLB.com - Matthew Leach

Cardinals | Shelby Miller to get extended look

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:53:58 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals SP Shelby Miller is expected to get an extended look in spring training, but he's likely to begin the year in the rotation at Triple-A Memphis.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Cardinals | Mitchell Boggs in better shape

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:52:20 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals RP Mitchell Boggs (back) has leaned out a bit and added strength this offseason. He said his back is healthy for the first time in a few years, and he's focused on being an integral part of the bullpen this season.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Cardinals | Allen Craig update

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:58:45 -0800

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig (knee) will continue his rehab in Jupiter, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 17, after the team's visit to the White House.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Strauss

Cardinals | Tyler Greene will get chance to start at 2B

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:33:28 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Saturday, Jan. 14, that SS Tyler Greene will get every chance to win the starting second base job. Mozeliak said Greene is an "unbelievable talent."

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: FOXSportsMidwest.com - B.J. Rains

Cardinals | 19 non-roster invitees to appear at spring training camp

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:42:51 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that the following players will be non-roster invitees to spring training: Ps John Gast, Nick Greenwood, Tyrell Jenkins, Joe Kelly, Victor Marte, Shelby Miller, Trevor Rosenthal, Kevin Siegrist, Jordan Swagerty and R.J. Swindle, Cs Luis de la Cruz, Koyie Hill, Steven Hill, Cody Stanley and Robert Stock, IFs Matt Adams, Ryan Jackson and Kolten Wong and OF Eugenio Velez.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Cardinals | Allen Craig update

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:52:01 -0800

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig (knee) said he had to have a screw inserted into his knee this offseason to repair his shattered kneecap from a collision with a steel pole in June. Craig said he's doing light strengthening exercises and is surprisingly feeling great at this point. Craig said he hopes to get into some games near the end of spring training, but his timetable is four to six months from his November surgery.

Comment (0) | Share: | Source: SiriusXM Sports Radio