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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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Cardinals add Carlos Beltran

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jon Doble

Is it Christmas come early for Cardinals fans? John Mozeliak delivered a two-year, $26 million contract for outfielder Carlos Beltran on Thursday night. The deal was announced by the team as pending a physical. The deal also includes a full … Continue reading →

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Cardinals sign two to minor league deals

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jon Doble

The Cardinals added some minor league depth on Wednesday when they announced the addition of utility man Eugenio Velez and left handed pitcher R.J. Swindle. Velez, 29, is potentially most noteworthy for his -77 OPS+ he posted last season thanks … Continue reading →

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Cardinals sign LHP Romero

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Jon Doble

In a move that will likely complete the projected bullpen for 2012, the Cardinals have signed LHP J.C. Romero to a one-year deal worth $750,000. Romero, 35, pitched for the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies last season. However, he spent … Continue reading →

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