Cardinals Look For Lefties
Teams can always use a lefthander that throws hard. That's why the Cardinals selected Jean Mijares in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.
Teams can always use a lefthander that throws hard. That's why the Cardinals selected Jean Mijares in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.
A former football star, Adron Chambers was added to the 40-man roster and could find himself playing in the big leagues for the Cardinals at some point in 2011.
Once teammates with Seth Blair at Arizona State, Jordan Swagerty credits his fellow Cardinal farmhand with teaching him how to throw his slider.
Daniel Descalso has continuously hit the last two seasons, which earned him a September callup.
Derrick Gould selects end-of-season award winners in the Cardinals system, including Best Player, Best Pitcher, and one to Keep An Eye On.
After drafting and signing some promising young players, the Cardinals' farm system got a much-needed boost.
The Cardinals dealt an all-star while in a playoff race, but were plenty comfortable with using a couple of young stars that can help now and in the future.
In an effort to increase their chances of signing Austin Wilson, the Cardinals brought the standout outfielder to Busch Stadium for a day to give him a taste of professional baseball.
One of the younger participants at the Futures Game, Shelby Miller wasn't short on velocity.
The Cardinals outfield is crowded with starts like Matt Holliday and Colby Rasmus, but Jon Jay is showing why he should be playing alongside them.
P.J. Walters has learned that he can't worry about the future too much and simply should focus on the present.
Two years after taking the player they called the best college bat in baseball and one year after trading said bat, the Cardinals filled the vacancy with a little draft deju vu.
The Quad Cities roster has 15 players from the 2009 draft and some of them could advance together.
Scott Gorgen's confidence in throwing his curveball for strikes will make a difference in his progress in the minor leagues.
Bryan Anderson was a prospect known for his bat, but his defense has progressed enough to make him valuable in the major leagues.
When the Cardinals traded Julio Lugo to the Orioles it meant that they would be relying on Allen Craig for some contributions.
Adam Ottavino has heard every bit of advice there is, so Dave Duncan met with the pitcher to simplify things.
Being available helped Pete Parise settle into a role that gives him a shot at making the big leagues.
The Cardinals' top prospect, righthander Shelby Miller, knew he would be making an appearance in big league camp sometime this spring. He just didn't expect it to be this soon, nor in this role.
If Daryl Jones proved what he was capable of doing in his breakthrough 2008, then his 2009 campaign underscored what gets his game going. He needs his speed.