Cards News: LaRue Retires, Wainwright’s Milestone, Call-ups, and the Minors
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Jason LaRue is retiring. Sadly, he didn’t get to hang ‘em up on his own terms. LaRue’s career ended when Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto kicked him in the face during the Cards-Reds brawl August 10. The 36-year-old knows he was close to the end, but it’s still disappointing that the end had to come this way. The painful decision...
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September 22, 2010
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Cards bring back C LaRue on 1-year, $950K deal
Catcher Jason LaRue has agreed to a $950,000, one-year contract to remain with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Yadier Molina's backup for two seasons, LaRue hit .240 with two homers and six RBIs in 104 at-bats last season. He started 26 games and appeared in 51 overall.
"Jason is a great fit for our ballclub in his current role," Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak...
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November 30, 2009
Concussion lands LaRue on disabled list
Jason LaRue continues to feel some symptoms from a concussion he suffered in Tuesday night's scuffle with the Reds, and as a result, he was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday.
Via mlb.com
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August 13, 2010
Concussion from melee ends LaRue's career
Jason LaRue's career is over, and while that's certainly a disappointment to both LaRue and the Cardinals, how it happened is much more distressing.
Via mlb.com
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September 19, 2010
Cardinals catching injury trickledown theory
How much might Jason LaRue’s injury have affected Cardinals minor league results?
Via The Cardinal Nation blog
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September 23, 2010
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September 23, 2010
LaRue suffers slight concussion in melee
Jason LaRue suffered what Cardinals manager Tony La Russa called a slight concussion during a benches-clearing incident in Tuesday night's 8-4 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Pitcher Chris Carpenter also got scraped up in the imbroglio, as both men were kicked by Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto.
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August 10, 2010
Cardinals activate LaRue from DL
The Cardinals activated catcher Jason LaRue from the disabled list on Tuesday, returned catcher Bryan Anderson to Triple-A Memphis and re-signed former St. Louis infielder Aaron Miles to a Minor League contract.
Via mlb.com
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April 27, 2010
Jason LaRue of St. Louis Cardinals retiring after concussion from brawl
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue is still experiencing debilitating symptoms from a concussion sustained during the Cardinals' brawl with the Reds in August and is retiring from baseball.
Via ESPN
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September 19, 2010
Catcher LaRue says career is over now
Jason LaRue isn't sure whether he was kicked three times, four
times or five. Truth to tell, it probably doesn't matter.
Regardless of the count he will never play again.
Via STLtoday.com
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September 19, 2010
Cardinals place LaRue on disabled list
Wednesday the St. Louis Cardinals placed C Jason LaRue on the 15-day DL. Recalled C Bryan Anderson from Memphis (PCL)
Via Digital Sports Daily
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April 14, 2010
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April 14, 2010
Latest Concussion Ends LaRue's Career
Jason LaRue is only now beginning to recover from a concussion sustained during the August brawl between the Cardinals and Reds. He may never fully recover, however, as this is but the latest in a long line of head injuries he has suffered.
Via Sports Central
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September 25, 2010
Jason LaRue retires
On August 10th, a free for all brawl was sparked by Brandon Phillips between the Cardinals and the Reds. During the brawl, the Reds Johnny Cueto kicked Jason LaRue in the head numerous times. For his actions, Cueto was suspended 7 games. Click here
Via PRO Rumors
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September 18, 2010
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September 18, 2010
LaRue visits after announcing retirement
Jason LaRue, who has been home in Texas while he recovers from a concussion, came to Pittsburgh to consult with specialists about his injury and timed it so that he could visit with the Cardinals as well.
Via mlb.com
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September 21, 2010
Cardinals' LaRue suffers from concussion following brawl
CINCINNATI • As the Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds await word
about possible fines and suspensions from Tuesday night's
first-inning brawl at Great American Ball Park, catcher Jason LaRue
has been di
Via STLtoday.com
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August 12, 2010
Jason LaRue Out After Being Kicked in Head in Cards-Reds Brawl
by Pat LackeyFiled under: Cardinals, Reds, NL Central, MLB InjuriesIt appears that the Cardinals/Reds brawl Tuesday night wasn't completely harmless; the Cardinals have called catcher Steven Hill up from Double-A Springfield Wednesday because Jason LaRue was injured in the donnybrook and the Cardinals aren't sure when he'll be available to catch.
He's not going...
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August 11, 2010
Jason LaRue Forced To Retire
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue says his career is over as a result of the injuries sustained during a brawl earlier this season with the Reds. During the fight pitcher Johnny Cueto’s “spikes raked Chris Carpenter’s back and found LaRue’s face, leaving the Cardinals’ backup catcher with a severe concussion that only recently began to abate.” “...
Via The Big Lead
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September 19, 2010
Cardinals' LaRue retiring
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue is reportedly retiring because of concussions.
Via Miami Herald
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September 19, 2010
Movember MLB Mustache Madness: Current Players, Round 1 - Miller vs. LaRue
The Movember MLB Mustache Madness continues. Once upon a time, catchers used to be a go-to source for great mustaches, but that isn't the case anymore. We had to look long and hard for these bristled backstops, but both definitely qualify as true tournament contenders.
Corky Miller
Corky Miller may be a journeyman back-up catcher with a childish sounding name, but he&...
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November 01, 2011
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November 01, 2011
X-Rays reveal bone bruise for LaRue
The Cardinals received about the best possible news on backup catcher Jason LaRue on Wednesday when examinations revealed that LaRue has only a bone bruise on his left hand.
Via mlb.com
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March 31, 2010
Cardinals sign Jason LaRue
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed veteran catcher Jason LaRue to a one-year contract, reportedly worth $950,000.
LaRue, 35, had filed for free agency after serving as catcher Yadier Molina’s primary back-up the past two seasons. He appeared in 51 games in 2009, batting .240 with two homers for St. Louis. The veteran catcher started 26 [...]
Via Digital Sports Daily
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December 01, 2009
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December 01, 2009
Cardinals LaRue lands on disabled list with concussion
Catcher Jason LaRue, whacked in the head and ribs by the flying
spikes of Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Cueto during a brawl Tuesday
night, still feels the effects of a mild concussion.
Via STLtoday.com
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August 14, 2010
Cardinals call up catcher Hill, expecting discipline
The St. Louis Cardinals have called up a catcher because they're not sure how long Jason LaRue will be sidelined by injuries sustained in a brawl with the Cincinnati Reds.
Cincinnati Reds - St. Louis Cardinals - Jason LaRue - Catcher - sport
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August 11, 2010
Anderson to replace injured LaRue
The Cardinals will place catcher Jason LaRue on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right hamstring and will replace him on the active roster with catcher Bryan Anderson.
Via mlb.com
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April 14, 2010
Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue says he's done with baseball
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Via SportingNews.com
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September 19, 2010
Jason LaRue Is Retiring But He Can't Remember From What
Think football players and boxers are the only athletes that need their brains posthumously scooped out and studied at Boston University? Think again (and feel lucky that you can). Cardinals catcher Jason LaRue is retiring from baseball after the latest of "the 'close to 20' concussions in his athletic career dating to high school football." Jeebus. If you dropped...
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September 21, 2010
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