Former player, manager and coach Jimy Williams has passed away, according to announcement from his previous clubs. He was 80 years old. Williams was born in Santa Maria, California in 1943 and started his professional career by signing with the Red Sox. He was selected by the Cardinals in the 1965 Rule 5 draft and made his major league debut with that club. His playing career … [Read more...] about Jimy Williams Passes Away
Cardinals Sign Josh James To Minor League Deal
The Cardinals announced Friday that they’ve signed right-handed reliever Josh James to a minor league contract. The 30-year-old hasn’t pitched in the Majors for two seasons and was non-tendered by the Astros after undergoing season-ending surgery to repair his right flexor tendon in 2022. He’s represented by CAA. Prior to that injury, James spent parts of four seasons in the … [Read more...] about Cardinals Sign Josh James To Minor League Deal
Cardinals, Tommy Edman Avoid Arbitration With Two-Year Deal
7:40pm: Edman is guaranteed $16.5MM, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (X link). 3:30pm: The Cardinals and utility player Tommy Edman have avoided arbitration by signing a two-year deal, per a club announcement. Jon Morosi of MLB.com reported on the agreement prior to the club making it official. The financials of the deal have not yet been publicly reported. Edman was one of 22 … [Read more...] about Cardinals, Tommy Edman Avoid Arbitration With Two-Year Deal
Cardinals Sign Matt Carpenter To One-Year Deal
The Cardinals announced that they have signed Matt Carpenter to a one-year deal. He was already under contract for 2024 but was released by Atlanta last month, meaning the Cards will only have to pay him the prorated league minimum for any time spent on the roster, with that amount subtracted from what Atlanta pays. The Cards now have a full 40-man roster. Carpenter, now 38, … [Read more...] about Cardinals Sign Matt Carpenter To One-Year Deal
Cardinals Release James Naile To Pursue KBO Opportunity
The Cardinals announced they’ve transferred the contract of right-hander James Naile to the Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster, which now sits at 39. This transaction is made with Naile’s consent. He’ll lock in a $550K guarantee — taking the form of a $200K signing bonus and a $350K salary — with an additional $150K … [Read more...] about Cardinals Release James Naile To Pursue KBO Opportunity