UPDATE: The division rival Chicago Cubs have confirmed that they’ve signed prized free agent left-hander Jon Lester, who has completed his physical, and that a press conference to introduce Lester is scheduled for Monday. Lester’s contract is worth $155 million over six years and includes multiple options and bonuses as well. LesterRead More
As the annual MLB Winter Meetings continue this week in San Diego, here’s a quick look at a few of the latest rumors and rumblings on the Cardinals: Stan McNeal of Fox Sports Midwest and Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Tuesday evening that the Cardinals have hadRead More
The Cardinals are continuing to search for a right-handed bat to potentially pair with Matt Adams at first base or Kolten Wong at second, and Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that two players who played for the central division rival Milwaukee Brewers are on the listRead More
Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez has gained permission to wear number 18 for the upcoming season to honor his close friend, the late Oscar Taveras, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. According to Goold, Martinez approached the team with the idea and GM John Mozeliak informed Martinez’s representativesRead More
Here’s a look at some of the latest news tidbits as well as a few interesting articles on the St. Louis Cardinals as baseball’s annual Winter Meetings open up in San Diego on Monday:
The Cardinals have stayed in-house in replacing Scouting Director Dan Kantrovitz, who recently left to become the Assistant General Manager for the Oakland Athletics. The organization announced last week that they have promoted Director of Baseball Development Chris Correa to fill the position.
Just a few weeks after the trade for Jason Heyward spelled the end of his time wearing a Cardinals uniform, outfielder Shane Robinson has found a new home. On Thursday the Minnesota Twins signed the former Cardinal to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training, accordingRead More
Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher and St. Louis native Kyle McClellan announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday through the Facebook page of his Brace For Impact 46 charity.