Here’s a running list of pitchers notes around the Major Leagues:
– Right handed pitcher Adam Wainwright threw a two-inning bullpen session yesterday according to Nate Latsch of MLB.com. “This was my third throwing session off the mound [to a crouched catcher],” he said. “The first two times we did one set of 30. This one [...]
09/23/11
The St. Louis Cardinals will pick up the two-year, $21 million option on starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, according to GM John Mozeliak, as reported by Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
“There is no reason for us not to assume it,” Mozeliak said.
The deal isn’t official until both sides sign-off, but will likely take place [...]
08/26/11
Here are a few notes regarding some Major League pitchers:
– Ryan Vogelsong keeps on rolling and Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.compoints out that he hasn’t allowed more than two runs in a start since May 3rd, yes, that’s ten starts ago. Today he earned his sixth win of the season against the Cubs although he allowed three [...]
06/29/11
In an article by Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, three competing general managers tell him that they expect the St. Louis Cardinals to pick up Adam Wainwright’s $21 million two-year option.
However, general manager John Mozeliak said he “hasn’t thought about” such a deal yet.
Wainwright’s teammate, Matt Holliday, called it a “no-brainer” to pick it up.
The [...]
03/17/11
According to B.J. Rains of FOXSportsMidwest.com, right-handed pitcher Ian Snell has decided to retire. The pitcher was sent to the St. Louis Cardinal’s Minor League camp this morning, and he decided to call it a career.
The Cardinals signed Snell to a Minor League deal in mid-January, and with the injury to right-handed pitcher Adam Wainwright, [...]
03/15/11
The St. Louis Cardinals are more likely to add a reliever via trade or free agency rather than a starting pitcher reports Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Cardinals GM, Joe Mozeliak, did say that it is ”still a little premature” to press the panic button and make a trade before they give their in house options [...]
03/07/11
According to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch right handed pitcher Chris Carpenter confirmed that he would agree to waive his no-trade clause if the Cardinals decided to move him, although he believes such a development is unlikely and not his preference.
Last week, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports speculated that Chris Carpenter could be [...]
03/01/11
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that pitcher Adam Wainwright underwent Tommy John surgery this morning by Dr. Paletta. GM John Mozeliak confirmed that the procedure went very well. The right-hander is expected to miss the entire 2011 season due to the surgery.
The Cardinals are expected to fill the rotation void by promoting from within. Kyle [...]
02/28/11
Spring Training games are starting this week, but a few notable players are still unemployed. Here’s the latest list of notable free agents, and their latest rumors:
David Eckstein:
Lots of heart, but no leads for employment from what we’ve heard.
Kevin Millwood
Millwood recently rejected a minor league deal from the New York Yankees. It’s possible that [...]
02/26/11
With the 2011 season just around the corner and first baseman Prince Fielder facing the possibility of hitting free agency after the season, the Brewers remain optimistic and focused on winning the NL Central reports Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.
The Cardinals just lost Adam Wainwright for the season due an elbow injury and are now [...]
02/26/11