Cardinals | Scott Linebrink signs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:01:38 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent RP Scott Linebrink (Braves) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training Friday, Feb. 10.

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Cardinals | One signed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:31:25 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals signed 17-year-old Dominican P Andres Serrano for $750,000, a deal that was agreed to in October and is still pending Major League Baseball's investigation into Serrano's age and identity. Serrano is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound right-hander that scouts have clocked as high as 95 mph. Serrano is a good athlete who also throws a curveball and a changeup, with the curveball the most advanced of his secondary offerings.

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Cardinals | Yadier Molina wants to stay

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:54:35 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina insists the public, rocky, separation between his good friend Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Albert Pujols and the Cardinals hasn't affected his desire to stay with the team. Molina was absent from the Winter Warm-Up and didn't accompany the team to the White House visit, fueling speculation Molina was angry with the team. Molina said he made his decision for personal reasons having to do with charity work performed in Puerto Rico and made a donation to Cardinals Care to offset money lost due to his absence. "I'm sorry I didn't make it the last two years, but I had something I had to do back home," Molina said. "It doesn't mean I won't come next year or hopefully the next five or six years. I love the city. I love the fans. I love the ballpark. Whatever they like to do is how it is… It's business for the team, too. It's out of my hands."

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Cardinals | Likely to keep Kyle McClellan

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:27:24 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals will likely keep SP Kyle McClellan for the time being now that it appears free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) is not headed for the Cardinals.

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Cardinals | Adam Wainwright looking good

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:26:08 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright (elbow) threw 30 pitches that involved sinkers, cut fastballs and curveballs Thursday, Feb. 9, and he had command of all of his pitches. C Tony Cruz said Wainwright's command "significantly" had improved since last week's sessions. Wainwright said he is throwing 80-90 percent right now and is very encouraged with the action on his breaking ball.

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Cardinals | Adam Wainwright facing hitters

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:29:35 -0800

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright (elbow) has resumed throwing to hitters. He estimated he is throwing his fastball at 90 percent velocity and is thrilled with the easy velocity he is creating. Wainwright said the recovery period allowed him to strengthen his lower body and gain weight.

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Cardinals | Several working out early

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:39:41 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright (elbow), RP Kyle McClellan, P Lance Lynn, OF Allen Craig (knee) and C Yadier Molina have all reported early to the team's spring training facilities. Molina worked out Tuesday, Feb. 7, and appears to be leaner. Wainwright is scheduled to resume his throwing program Wednesday, Feb. 8. McClellan won't throw off a mound until the middle of next week. Craig continues his rehab from knee surgery and Lynn looks to be coming into camp in much better condition.

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Cardinals | Yadier Molina arrives

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:02 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina arrived to camp looking like he has bulked up in the offseason.

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Cardinals | Unlikely to sign Roy Oswalt

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:42:19 -0800

Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said the team isn't expected to make another significant move before spring training. That means signing free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) is unlikely.

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Cardinals | Tyler Greene has no CS

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:51:04 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals IF Tyler Greene is 27-for-27 in stealing bases at the major league level in his career.

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Cardinals | Alex Cora financials

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:19:24 -0800

St. Louis Cardinals SS Alex Cora can make $800,000 if he makes the 40-man roster out of spring training.

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Cardinals | Alex Cora signs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:36:42 -0800

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent SS Alex Cora (Nationals) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Monday, Feb. 6.

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Cardinals | Close to signing Alex Cora?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:46:36 -0800

Free-agent INF Alex Cora (Nationals) appears to be close to signing a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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