While the Cardinals waited for left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes to decide whether he wants to sign with the Los Angeles Angels or St. 

--The Cardinals caused a minor stir when, for the second year in succession, they didn't offer a contract to INF Aaron Miles, who hit . 

Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. 

Mark Teixiera is holding up the free agent market all by himself. 

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After having no shortstops on the 40-man roster as the offseason began and starting six players there in 2008, the Orioles headed into the winter with one of their most important missions clear: to fill the gaping hole in the middle of their infield. 

--INF Joe Thurston and C Justin Knoedler landed minor league deals with the Cardinals and were invited to the team's big-league spring camp. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

--INF Joe Thurston and C Justin Knoedler landed minor league deals with the Cardinals and were invited to the team's big-league spring camp. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the 

The Cardinals, with almost no left-handed presence on their roster and no ordained closer, changed their December focus toward free agent lefty reliever Brian Fuentes, whom they figured could fill both breaches. 

The Cardinals, with almost no left-handed presence on their roster and no ordained closer, changed their December focus toward free agent lefty reliever Brian Fuentes, whom they figured could fill both breaches. 

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K-Rod is running his mouth and Dayn Perry can't believe his ears. 

The Cardinals exceeded the expectations of most by winning 86 games but they fell short in the second half when their depth was not sufficient to overcome the loss of OF Rick Ankiel (lower abdominal strain) and C Yadier Molina (bruised left thigh) and the