Cardinals utility man delivered youngest son in a closet
The biggest catch of Ty Wigginton's career didn't happen on the baseball diamond, but rather in a closet.
That's right. Twelve seasons in the big leagues playing numerous positions and yet the most glorious snag of the Cardinals' utility man's life happened in the same spot where he hangs his shirts and pants.
Back in December 2006 while at home in North Carolina...
Cardinals utility man delivered youngest son in a closet
The biggest catch of Ty Wigginton's career didn't happen on the baseball diamond, but rather in a closet.
That's right. 12 seasons in the big leagues playing numerous positions and yet the most glorious snag of the Cardinals' utility man's life happened in the same spot where he hangs his shirts and pants.
Back in December of 2006 while at home in North Carolina...
Ty Wigginton Owner’s Manual
85% Sports recently came across the Ty Wigginton Owner’s Manual; we’re still checking to see if the manual was sent to the Cardinals when they signed him.
Use your Wigginton as a secret weapon from time to time, but not often.
Chances are the other team will not detect your Wigginton as a threat; if deployed properly, your Wigginton can occasionally have maximum effect. Just...
Big 7th pushes Cards past Mets
Lance Lynn overcame early control woes and St. Louis used a three-run seventh inning to beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Monday night.
Lynn (6-1) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks the first two innings. He only gave up one hit and one walk in his last five innings. He is 4-0 at home this season. It was the Cardinals' 10th win in the past 12 games.
Rick Ankiel, signed...
Bullpen Falters, Bats Silenced, Mets Dealt 6-3 Loss By Cards
The newest Met, Rick Ankiel, couldn’t hold onto Ty Wigginton’s sinking line drive for a double. Wigginton then scored from second on an infield hit off pitcher Scott Rice. Matt Holliday followed with a two-run homer, and just like that it was over and the Mets had their fourth straight loss, 6-3, at St. Louis to fall seven games below .500.
ON THE MOUND: Jeremy Hefner had...
Mets fall to seven-games under .500
The New York Mets were defeated, 3-2 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night, dropping to a season-worst seven games under .500 in the process.
Rick Ankiel, who signed with the Mets earlier in the day after clearing waivers, nearly robbed Ty Wigginton of a pinch-hit double to open the bottom of the seventh with what would have been a nice diving grab. The blooper, however, popped...
Mets Wrap: Jeremy Hefner Gives Quality Start; Offense Does Not
The newest Met, Rick Ankiel, couldn’t hold onto Ty Wigginton’s sinking line drive for a double. Wigginton then scored from second on an infield hit off pitcher Scott Rice. Matt Holliday followed with a two-run homer, and just like that it was over and the Mets had their fourth straight loss, 6-3, at St. Louis to fall seven games below .500.
HEFNER: Good, just not good enough...
Lynn overcomes early control woes to lead Cards past Mets
ST. LOUIS (AP) Lance Lynn overcame early control woes and St. Louis used a three-run seventh inning to beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Monday night.
Lynn (6-1) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks the first two innings. He only gave up one hit and one walk in his last five innings. He is 4-0 at home this season. It was the Cardinals' 10th win in the past 12 games.
...
Cardinals 6, Mets 3
Lance Lynn overcame early control woes and St. Louis used a three-run seventh inning to beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Monday night.
Lynn (6-1) allowed three runs on three hits and four walks the first two innings. He only gave up one hit and one walk in his last five innings. He is 4-0 at home this season. It was the Cardinals' 10th win in the past 12 games.
Rick Ankiel, signed...
Game Preview: Mets @ Cardinals
It would be best to imagine the last several days didn’t happen. Really.
After winning the opener on Thursday night, the Mets then dropped three straight to Bucs thanks to a variety of reasons, but mainly the offense. Because the baseball gods by nature are cruel, the Mets will now take their anemic bats to some of the best pitching in the National League. If you have been watching...
Cardinals Blogger Event
So the Cardinals had their annual 'Blogger Event' this past Sunday.
A) That's Bill DeWitt III
He told us that Ballpark Village should have steel showing in the next 3-4 weeks and that the project is on pace to open Phase 1 by Opening Day 2014. He's working on getting better phone/internet in the stadium. And his two kids are sitting on the floor to the...
Cardinals minor league spring training notebook: 03/22/13
On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals had a camp day, with Memphis taking on Springfield and Palm Beach opposing Peoria on the back fields of Roger Dean. There was also an intersquad game.
Triple-A Memphis defeated Double-A Springfield while major leaguer Ty Wigginton helped Class-A Peoria tie A-Advanced Palm Beach. It was a rough day for pitching, as 14 of the 21 hurlers reported...
Wigginton Should Be Next Cut
The St. Louis Cardinals sent home one unproductive veteran player Tuesday in their latest round of cuts, and they need to do the same with another, even if it costs the team a relatively large amount of money.
The Cardinals brought Ronny Cedeno in to spring training as an insurance policy at the shortstop position since Rafael Furcal did not recover from an elbow injury he suffered...
How Should the Cardinals Construct Their Bench?
The big question around the Cardinals is who will play shortstop this season; overshadowed by this is the issue of the bench.
The first spot is reserved for the back up catcher…most likely Tony Cruz. The guy can’t hit, but they used him last year in this role and makes next to nothing. There are worse options for more money.
Free agent pick up Ty Wigginton figures to take...
Six MLB players who should be full-time DHs
Last night on Twitter, Dave Cameron responded to a statement made by Michael Morse that he was vehemently against being used in the designated hitter role: "My suggestion to all these guys that don't want to DH - Don't suck at fielding, then." That quote leads to today's post which is: Six fielders who should be DHs. Why six? Who knows. All posts in the last...
Wigginton set for bench role in St. Louis
Pinch-hitting hasn't been the forte of new St. Louis Cardinals infielder Ty Wigginton, but the 35-year-old veteran realizes that could be much of his job in 2013. Wigginton, signed to a two-year, $5 million contract as a free agent, batted just .152 in 33 at-bats as a pinch hitter in 2012. He has had only 48 pinch at-bats over the last three years. Most of his damage -- he...
Bommarito Automotive Group weekend update
There were several headlines that you might have missed over the weekend. Every week in the Bommarito Sports Update, we willhelp sift through it all to keep you updated. Some of the key storylines from the weekend are...
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As the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels spent unprecedented amounts of money during the offseason to try to establish dominance, a battle between rivals in the Midwest could be the most intense race of the 2013 season.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds have won the National League Central Division in three of the past four seasons, and each team has made moves this offseason...
Stuff From The News
All of these stories appeared in the news.
None of them are worthy of their own post. So let's round them up...
1) Cards sign Ty Wigginton
He hits LH pitching pretty good. He seems to be a good clubhouse guy. He's ready to accept his role as a utility bench guy that works the corners. He gets 5 million dollars...
Wait, what?
5 million dollars? At least...
Cardinals sign INF Ty Wigginton for Two Years, $5 million
The St. Louis Cardinals and infielder Ty Wigginton reached a
two-year, $5 million agreement yesterday, as reported by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports,
which will pay the veteran $2.5 million in 2013 and 2014.
Source: Wigginton agrees to two-year contract with #STLCards. Total will be in $5M range. Gives team RH bat, versatility.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 14,...
Wigginton leaves the Phillies to sign a two-year deal with the Cardinals
By Anthony Caruso III
The Capital Sports Report
Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer
Ty Wigginton has signed a two-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Ty Wigginton
The Cardinals have not released the terms of the contract. However, there are reports that it is a two-year, $5 million dollar deal.
Wigginton comes to the Cardinals from the Philadelphia Phillies, where he played in...
Wigginton, Cardinals agree to $5M, 2-year contract
Free agent infielder Ty Wigginton and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract.
General manager John Mozeliak announced the agreement Friday and said Wigginton gives the Cardinals a right-handed bat ''with punch.''
The 35-year-old Wigginton, who will make $2.5 million annually, has hit 15 or more homers six times during 11 big league...
Cardinals sign Ty Wigginton
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder/outfielder Ty Wigginton to a two-year deal worth around $5mm, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.
He should give the Cards the right-handed pop off the bench that they were looking for and also offers some versatility as he can play the infield and outfield.
Wigginton was acquired by the Phillies last offseason from the Rockies where...
Source: Cardinals pick up Wigginton
The St. Louis Cardinals, adding a right-handed hitter to their bench, reached agreement Friday with free-agent infielder Ty Wigginton on a two-year contract in the $5 million range, according to a major-league source.
Wigginton, 35, spent last season with the Philadelphia Phillies, batting .235 with a .688 OPS, 11 home runs and 43 RBIs in 125 games. He played mostly first base and...
Report: Cardinals sign Wigginton
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed versatile Ty Wigginton to a two-year contract, according to a report. The value of the contract is approximately $5 million, Fox Sports reported Friday. The right-handed-hitting Wigginton hit .235 with 11 home runs in 360 plate appearances for Philadelphia in 2012. Wiggington, 35, likely will fill utility and pinch-hitting roles for the Cardinals...
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