R.J. SWINDLE RUMORS & GOSSIP
Unorthodox lefty trying to stick with Cards
JUPITER, Fla. - Cardinals minor league lefty R.J. Swindle peeks back at the radar gun just like most other pitchers when on the mound.
But he's hoping for a much different result.
While most dream of reaching triple digits or throwing in the high 90's, Swindle aims to break the 50 MPH barrier. And not over it. Under it.
The crafty lefty possesses a swooping curveball that...
Via Fox Sports Midwest
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March 07, 2012
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St. Louis Cardinals spring training unknown prospect profile
Now to do some jumping around MLB spring training camps with some of the diamonds in the rough. Names you don’t know now, but might soon will.
R. J. Swindle, St. Louis—Now 28 with a wife and daughter and only nine games in the major leagues so far, the lefty relief specialist was beginning to think about a future outside of baseball after being released by Tampa...
Via The Sports Bank
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March 02, 2012
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March 02, 2012
Cardinals Sign R.J. Swindle
The Cardinals have signed left-hander R.J. Swindle to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes has learned.
Swindle, 28, has nine Major League outings to his credit, last appearing in the bigs with the Brewers in 2009. The Vancouver native pitched in 39 games with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate in 2011 and has a career 2.37 ERA with...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 21, 2011
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