stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com - 4/21/2009
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By Matthew Leach / MLB.com 04/20/09 5:55 PM ET ST. LOUIS -- Hoping to help their beleaguered bullpen, the Cardinals acquired right-hander Blaine Boyer from the Braves in exchange for Triple-A outfielder Brian Barton on Monday. Boyer is expected to be at Busch Stadium and available to pitch for ...
baseballreflections.com - 4/21/2009
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baseballreflections.com —
While it’s not been the Dickensonian “best of
times, worst of times” for the St. Louis Cardinals...
so far this season, 2009 has already had plenty of high points and low points in the first two weeks. The Cardinals sit in a virtual tie for first with the hated Chicago Cubs in ...
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The Cardinals: Two Weeks in April
vivaelbirdos.com - 4/21/2009
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vivaelbirdos.com —
Much neglected 4th outfielder and future spaceman Brian
Barton has been dealt to Atlanta for Blaine Boyer,...
per John Marecek . ST. LOUIS, MO., April 20, 2009 – The St. Louis Cardinals made a move today to fortify their bullpen depth by ...
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So Long, Crabman
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Barton Traded to Atlanta
Redbird Rants | A St. Louis Cardinals Blog —
Here’s a real tongue twister:
Brian Barton to Braves for Blaine Boyer to boster bullpen.
That’s right. In somewhat of a surprise move today, the Cardinals traded outfielder Brian Barton to Atlanta for right-handed reliever Blaine Boyer.
During their most recent road trip, the Cards found themselves long on innings, but short on arms. The club shuffled pitchers on and off the 25 man roster to help eat some of those innings in games where the starters didn’t throw their share. The final game of the Chicago series was the perfect time for a rain out, and thanks to today’s off day, the overworked bullpen gets a much needed two day break.
The ...
Cards Not Quiet On Off-Day
C70 At The Bat —
The Cardinals may have not have had a scheduled game yesterday, but they made news all the same, trading minor league outfielder Brian Barton to Atlanta for Blaine Boyer. My initial reaction on the trade was a decided "ugh". That led to quite a bit of Twittering as I defended my position that Barton was more valuable than what we received. That line of thought seemed to be more prevalent at Viva El Birdos yesterday as well. (Of course, I also was taken to task for stating I'd have rather them move Brian Barden instead, something I still hold. Barden is more in line with the value of Boyer than Barton, in my book.) Let me be clear: I'm not ...
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sportsillustrated.cnn.com 4/21/2009 — ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals got help for a needy bullpen on Monday, acquiring right-hander Blaine Boyer from the Atlanta Braves for minor league outfielder Brian Barton.
Braves Trade Blaine Boyer; Acquire Brian Barton
talkingchop.com 4/21/2009 — It was a day of the double-B's being traded. Here is the official release:
The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals announced a two-player trade today, as the Braves acquired outfielder Brian Barton in exchange for right-handed pitcher Blaine ...
Braves send pitcher Boyer to Cardinals
ajc.com 4/20/2009 — Washington, D.C. Two days after the Braves designated reliever Blaine Boyer for assignment, he got the fresh start the Braves thought he needed, though it required a trip to the airport. Boyer was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals Monday for minor ...
Braves deal Boyer, pick up Barton
tireball.com 4/21/2009 — On Saturday the Atlanta Braves designated reliever Blaine Boyer for assignment, by Monday he was traded to St. Louis for outfielder Brian Barton.
Boyer had appeared in the Braves bullpen the last four seasons and made three appearances this season pitching a total of 1 1/3 innings allowing ...
St. Louis Red
mvn.com 4/17/2009 — Or: I Confess! They say that confession is good for the soul. I'm not sure about that, I've always believed that if you admit to nothing no matter how much evidence stands against you then you've got at least a smidgen's chance of wiggling out of trouble. But just for giggles, ...
Blogger Q&A: Cardinals, Pitchers Hit Eighth
metsblog.com 4/21/2009 — As the Mets kickoff a quick three-game road trip in St. Louis versus the Cardinals tonight, I did a quick Q&A with Nick from Pitchers Hit Eighth :
Mike Nichols: Last season, the Cardinals and Mets lead the National League in blown saves, with ...
Bye bye Boyer, hello Barton
majorleagueblogging.com 4/20/2009 — Awww, Blaine. Your hair now matches the uniform. As I watch Braves Live pre-game, I’ll start with the news of the recently DFA’d Blaine Boyer being sent to Albert Pujols and the Cardinals.
Like I’ve said, I’ll miss Blaine. I didn’t like his pitching, but I truly ...
Braves outlast Cards, 2-1
majorleagueblogging.com 4/29/2009 — It was definitely a pitcher’s duel, and the win came down to the Cardinals bullpen. Oh boy… here we go again.
Kyle Lohse and Jo-Jo Reyes pitched very well. Lohse went 6 strong innings, giving up four hits, four walks and struck out 6. Reyes went 7 innings, allowing just three ...
Cards acquire RHP Boyer from Braves (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 4/20/2009
The St. Louis Cardinals got help for a needy bullpen on Monday, acquiring right-hander Blaine Boyer from the Atlanta Braves for minor league outfielder Brian Barton. General manager John Mozeliak said the Cardinals would go with 13 pitchers for at ...
Barton Traded to Atlanta —
Bleacher Report - MLB 4/21/2009
Here’s a real tongue twister:
Brian Barton to Braves for Blaine Boyer to bolster bullpen.
That’s right. In somewhat of a surprise move today, the Cardinals traded outfielder Brian Barton to Atlanta for right-handed reliever ...
