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The Cardinals, who finished 100-62 in the 2015 campaign, come out of the 2015-2016 off season with their heads held high with confidence in their new players. GM John Mozeliak upgraded the small areas, such as the bench, but some fans think he did not cover the areas of specific need. A big hitter, and monster pitcher.
2015 off season review
Additons
SP Mike Leake
Leake, who was traded from the Reds to the Giants at the deadline last season, signed a 5 year, 80 Million dollar contract on December 22nd, 2015. He is figured to be the #5 starter, but is a workhorse, and will guarantee you about 180 Innings a season.
Sueng-Hwan Oh
The Final Boss as Oh is known over seas in Korea and Japan, comes over from Korea, where he leads in career saves, with 351. He gets a one year deal, and figures to be the 8th Inning Setup Man, and the closer if there are complications with Trevor Rosenthal.
Eric Fryer
Nothing much to him, he is penciled in to start the season as the back up catcher until Brayan Pena returns in Mid-May. A career minor leaguer, the 30 Year old will try to play well enough to keep the spot after Pena returns.
Jedd Gyorko
A Cardinal killer in his past, Gyorko will come and be the Utility man the Cardinals needed. Having Pete Kozma before, who was a liability at the plate, Gyorko can play 2nd, 3rd, and Short. He was aquired in December for Jon Jay from the Padres.
Carlos Peguro
Nothing much to say. Split his very little major league time with the Red Sox and Rangers last season. Another career minor leaguer, the 29 year old has plus power, but very bad contact, and will more than likely serve as depth to the Cardinals.
Ruben Tejada
5 years a Met, Tejada was released by New York, and a day later picked up by the Cardinals. He was planned to serve was the shortstop while Jhonny Peralta was on the shelf. He injured himself late in Spring Training, and will start the season on the DL until late April.
Brayan Pena
A career backup catcher who was signed to a 2 year deal with the Redbirds to backup Yadier Molina, but injured himself in Spring Training like many of his teamates. He is penciled to return in Mid-May, and be in the role he was signed to be.
Departures
Jon Jay - Padres
Jason Heyward - Cubs
John Lackey - Cubs
Matt Belisle - Nationals
Randy Choate - Remains Unsigned
Carlos Villanueva - Padres
Mark Reynolds - Rockies
Peter Bourjos - Phillies
Tony Cruz - Royals
Pete Kozma - Yankees
Steve Cishek - Mariners
Ed Easley - Pirates
Key Rookies
Jeremy Hazelbaker:
Hazelbaker is 27, and came into Spring Training expecting to be called down, but hit very, very well, and is now on the major league squad. He will be very important to this team.
Aledmys Diaz:
Diaz is now the shortstop after injuries to Tejada and Peralta. He looks to keep his spot on the team until then.
Cardinals 40-Man Roster
Pitchers
#50 Adam Wainwright
#54 Jaime Garcia
#18 Carlos Martinez
#52 Michael Wacha
#8 Mike Leake
#66 Tim Cooney
#43 Seth Maness
#63 Miguel Socolovich
#30 Jonathan Broxton
#70 Tyler Lyons
#67 Matt Bowman
#26 Sueng-Hwan Oh
#53 Jordan Walden
#46 Kevin Siegrist
#44 Trevor Rosenthal
#64 Sam Tuvailala
#40 Mitch Harris
Catchers:
#4 Yadier Molina
#59 Eric Fryer
#25 Michael Ohlman
Infielders:
#16 Kolten Wong
#13 Matt Carpenter
#36 Aledmys Diaz
#32 Matt Adams
#39 David Washington
#19 Breyvic Valera
#11 Jacob Wilson
#65 Dean Anna
#35 Greg Garcia
#3 Jedd Gyorko
Outfielders:
#15 Randal Grichuk
#7 Matt Holliday
#55 Stephen Piscotty
#37 Brandon Moss
#47 Anthony Garcia
#41 Jeremy Hazelbaker
#12 Charlie Tilson
#28 Tommy Pham
#38 Carlos Peguro
#43 Magneuris Sierra
To be noted:
Washington can play the Outfield.
Holliday and Moss can play First Base.
I will Sim Spring Training to decide the Opening Day Roster, and will post Lineups and such in the next post.
Rosters: OSFM v1
The Cardinals, who finished 100-62 in the 2015 campaign, come out of the 2015-2016 off season with their heads held high with confidence in their new players. GM John Mozeliak upgraded the small areas, such as the bench, but some fans think he did not cover the areas of specific need. A big hitter, and monster pitcher.
2015 off season review
Additons
SP Mike Leake
Leake, who was traded from the Reds to the Giants at the deadline last season, signed a 5 year, 80 Million dollar contract on December 22nd, 2015. He is figured to be the #5 starter, but is a workhorse, and will guarantee you about 180 Innings a season.
Sueng-Hwan Oh
The Final Boss as Oh is known over seas in Korea and Japan, comes over from Korea, where he leads in career saves, with 351. He gets a one year deal, and figures to be the 8th Inning Setup Man, and the closer if there are complications with Trevor Rosenthal.
Eric Fryer
Nothing much to him, he is penciled in to start the season as the back up catcher until Brayan Pena returns in Mid-May. A career minor leaguer, the 30 Year old will try to play well enough to keep the spot after Pena returns.
Jedd Gyorko
A Cardinal killer in his past, Gyorko will come and be the Utility man the Cardinals needed. Having Pete Kozma before, who was a liability at the plate, Gyorko can play 2nd, 3rd, and Short. He was aquired in December for Jon Jay from the Padres.
Carlos Peguro
Nothing much to say. Split his very little major league time with the Red Sox and Rangers last season. Another career minor leaguer, the 29 year old has plus power, but very bad contact, and will more than likely serve as depth to the Cardinals.
Ruben Tejada
5 years a Met, Tejada was released by New York, and a day later picked up by the Cardinals. He was planned to serve was the shortstop while Jhonny Peralta was on the shelf. He injured himself late in Spring Training, and will start the season on the DL until late April.
Brayan Pena
A career backup catcher who was signed to a 2 year deal with the Redbirds to backup Yadier Molina, but injured himself in Spring Training like many of his teamates. He is penciled to return in Mid-May, and be in the role he was signed to be.
Departures
Jon Jay - Padres
Jason Heyward - Cubs
John Lackey - Cubs
Matt Belisle - Nationals
Randy Choate - Remains Unsigned
Carlos Villanueva - Padres
Mark Reynolds - Rockies
Peter Bourjos - Phillies
Tony Cruz - Royals
Pete Kozma - Yankees
Steve Cishek - Mariners
Ed Easley - Pirates
Key Rookies
Jeremy Hazelbaker:
Hazelbaker is 27, and came into Spring Training expecting to be called down, but hit very, very well, and is now on the major league squad. He will be very important to this team.
Aledmys Diaz:
Diaz is now the shortstop after injuries to Tejada and Peralta. He looks to keep his spot on the team until then.
Cardinals 40-Man Roster
Pitchers
#50 Adam Wainwright
#54 Jaime Garcia
#18 Carlos Martinez
#52 Michael Wacha
#8 Mike Leake
#66 Tim Cooney
#43 Seth Maness
#63 Miguel Socolovich
#30 Jonathan Broxton
#70 Tyler Lyons
#67 Matt Bowman
#26 Sueng-Hwan Oh
#53 Jordan Walden
#46 Kevin Siegrist
#44 Trevor Rosenthal
#64 Sam Tuvailala
#40 Mitch Harris
Catchers:
#4 Yadier Molina
#59 Eric Fryer
#25 Michael Ohlman
Infielders:
#16 Kolten Wong
#13 Matt Carpenter
#36 Aledmys Diaz
#32 Matt Adams
#39 David Washington
#19 Breyvic Valera
#11 Jacob Wilson
#65 Dean Anna
#35 Greg Garcia
#3 Jedd Gyorko
Outfielders:
#15 Randal Grichuk
#7 Matt Holliday
#55 Stephen Piscotty
#37 Brandon Moss
#47 Anthony Garcia
#41 Jeremy Hazelbaker
#12 Charlie Tilson
#28 Tommy Pham
#38 Carlos Peguro
#43 Magneuris Sierra
To be noted:
Washington can play the Outfield.
Holliday and Moss can play First Base.
I will Sim Spring Training to decide the Opening Day Roster, and will post Lineups and such in the next post.
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