Monthly Archives: January 2012

On Oswalt and McClellan

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jon Doble

Unless you’re a Cardinals fan that lives under a rock, you’ve heard the recent rumors relating to Roy Oswalt and Kyle McClellan. To catch you up, the Cardinals and Oswalt were reportedly very close to an agreement this past weekend, … Continue reading →

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Motte, Cardinals avoid arbitration

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jon Doble

Minutes ago CBS’ Jon Heyman reported that Jason Motte and the St. Louis Cardinals have avoided arbitration. Motte, 29, has agreed to a $1.95 million contract for the 2012 season. The contract also contains $75,000 worth of performance incentives. Motte, … Continue reading →

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A curtain call for Mr. La Russa

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jon Doble

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced today that Tony La Russa would manage the National League team in the 2012 All Star Game. La Russa, 67, earned the honor when he managed the St. Louis Cardinals to the 2011 … Continue reading →

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Cardinals announce non-roster invites

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jon Doble

In addition to the 40 man roster, major league teams typically invite other players in their organization to participate in Spring Training as non-roster invites. The Cardinals have invited 19 additional players to Jupiter. The 2011 list includes 10 pitchers, … Continue reading →

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McClellan avoids Arbitration

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jon Doble

The Cardinals announced today that they have agreed to a 1 year deal worth $2.5 million with pitcher Kyle McClellan. The Cardinals and McClellan will avoid arbitration in his second arbitration eligible year. McClellan, 27, started the season in the … Continue reading →

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