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Viva El Birdos — ... john rodriguez was optioned to memphis

No! They took Schumaker over JBlog! Also, Rincon on the trading block
St. Louis Cardinals Blog - — ... Dammit.  Dammit all to hell.

Skip stays up and j-rod goes down
Redbird Ramblings — ... an important decision was made yesterday with regards to the 25-man roster. now we that we know juan encarnacion will start the season on the dl, tlr and co. decided that skip schumaker will make the team and johny rocket will not, he was sent down to triple-A.

Cards looking to deal Rincon?
Ben Maller's Sports Rumors & Notes — ... The Cardinals are seeking to resolve a bullpen surplus with a trade of lefthanded reliever Ricardo Rincon, according to baseball sources. For now Rincon and righthander Josh Hancock remain in contention for the final berth; however, organizational preferences for a fifth righthander favor Hancock. Owed $1.45 million this season as part of a two-year, $2.9 million contract signed in December 2005, Rincon failed to ingratiate himself to his new organization last season.

Cards Looking To Trade Rincon
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... , Joe Strauss reported that the Cardinals might use their lefty reliever surplus to acquire Jorge Julio.  That option is off the table, but Walt Jocketty is still looking to dispatch a southpaw.  Strauss has confirmed that

Phun with trade rumors
The 26th Man — ... , are thin in the outfield ranks, especially after having banished John Rodriguez to the Memphis bench. And the Phillies are thin in the bullpen, as The Phanatic mentioned.