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BHC said:
Terry Bradshaw might be coaching the wrong sport.
This one actually was drafted by and played for the Cardinals in short parts of 1995 and 1996. It was his only MLB action.
Plus, I bet he doesn’t say “Jag-wires”! 😉
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bradste01.shtml
Skip is moving up.
The #Padres add a new title to the #MLB coaching world: Skip Schumaker is now an associate manager under new manager Jayce Tingler.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 6, 2019
Another former #stlcards staffer moving up. Ecker spent three years in player development for the Cardinals, starting as a fourth coach in the minors in 2015. https://t.co/C7G2yIIgjx
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) December 6, 2019
I wonder why…
The #Rays are in serious discussions with the #Padres on a trade that would send outfielder Tommy Pham and a prospect to San Diego for outfielder Hunter Renfroe and Class A shortstop Xavier Edwards, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2019
BHC asked:
What is an associate manager?
A new title created by a PBO? Now, the fun will begin as other copycat teams follow.
Prediction for next up – Manager of Field Operations… 😉
For whatever reason Pham was traded, Cy Young winner Blake Snell wasn’t happy when he found out on a live Twitch feed:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/blake-snell-rays-tommy-pham-trade-prospect-061539441.html
From what I’ve read is the Rays traded him to save money. Renfroe is a cheaper option.
We have signed RHP Trevor Rosenthal to a minor league contract. #Royals
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) December 7, 2019
Lots of whining (not here) about Rosenthal being burned out by Matheny but he sure sounds happy to be reunited with him. I frankly don’t think Rosenthal is a good acquisition minor league contract or not. So that is almost a guarantee he will prove me wrong this season (but I doubt it). But KC is investing 2 million plus 2 million and change in incentives. This is where I think baseball has gone nuts. A guy whose career is on a downhill slant simply does not justify TWO MILLION DOLLARS as a relief pitcher. I know, I know, that is the way of MLB these days but it is still WRONG.
You misunderstand, MM3. Rosenthal was signed to a MINOR league contract. He only makes the big money if he pitches well enough in the spring to make the team.
Two former #stlcards in the news. Joey Bombs is moving up! https://t.co/jTCoRJjIkK
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) December 16, 2019
Honestly a $2 million base with another $2.5 million in incentives is chump change. The incentives are extremely low.
Sometimes you just have to move on. This is one of those occasions. Rosenthal has not been right since coming back from TJS. He has been with three different organizations, and at the MLB level, has a 13.50 ERA. In the minors, it was 9.60. That covers 39 appearances.
Reyes was the #stlcards 40th rounder in 2013 from Gonzaga. He reached Memphis before being released in June 2018. He then pitched in Double-A and Triple-A for the Rays last season. https://t.co/WlMeivQfTZ
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) December 16, 2019
Kyle Barraclough has agreed to terms with the #Padres on a Minor League Contract with an invitation to Major League Camp, source says. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 18, 2019
A loss for the #stlcards, but a promotion for @rickymeinhold and a get for the Mets. All the best! https://t.co/64qu2qbWIy
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) December 21, 2019
The Wizard turned 65 today.
Thanks to everyone for the birthday shout outs! I got to spend the day on the golf course here in STL with 70 degree weather. That was a great gift!
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a prosperous 2020!— Ozzie Smith (@STLWizard) December 27, 2019
Remember when we had a long thread with debate over whether the Cards should re-sign Ross or Wainwright for 2019?
The #SFGiants signed veteran pitcher Tyson Ross, a Bay Area native, to a minor-league deal. He'll earn $1.75 million w/ $1.75M in incentives if he makes their big-league team. Ross earned $5.75M last year with the #Tigers, but didn't pitch after May 10 with elbow/neck injuries.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 3, 2020
Ex-Tigers SS Pete Kozma has signed with the Atlanta Braves
— CanTig Tigers (@CanTigJohnH1) January 4, 2020
Kozma’s glove just keeps giving him chance after chance. Good for Pete. He’s made himself a few million bucks playing baseball, which is great news for he and his family.
Pete was always one of my favorites. Pure coincidence that I was getting ready to look him up when I got the word on TCN that he signed with the Braves. I remember when Pete was batting .225-.230 and the fans were killing him despite great defense at SS. Now he doesn’t come close to that in his few chances but a lot of the 2019 Cardinals were hovering in that same BA range and not getting half the grief that Pete got.
Never knew that he played in Australia is winter (their summer). One of those guys that just hangs around and makes money doing what he loves.
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