Randy Flores News

Rockies closer Huston Street recalls a meeting of relief pitchers shortly after Jim Tracy took over as manager in late May.

Veteran left-handed relief pitcher Randy Flores' time with the Cardinals ended last September when he underwent shoulder surgery.

Pitcher Randy Flores #34 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Florida Marlins during a Spring Training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 2, 2008 in Jupiter, Florida.

While some Cardinals fans questioned the team's lack of offseason moves to try and fix a team that finished in fourth place in the National League Central a year ago, two moves that flew under the radar may pay off in a big way.

For the second consecutive year, the Cardinals have addressed a need after the start of Spring Training.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Royce Ring signed with the Cardinals during the first week in January, another arm for a bullpen in need.

I wouldn't say we're screwed, we're just not going to be as good as we could be.

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a minor league contract with pitcher Randy Flores on Thursday.

No go for Joe. But the Rockies are ready for Randy. Bent on adding left-handed relief depth, Colorado signed Randy Flores to a $600,000 minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training, according to ...

Just because John Mozeliak missed on Brian Fuentes, did he have to bail on the lefthanded relief market entirely? Did he have to take passes on Joe Beimel and Will Ohman , too? Why did he opt for lefthanded ...

Earlier this week, St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan did the radio rounds and spoke about the closer role, closer candidates, the rotation and how so much hinges on the shoulder of Chris Carpenter ...

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The Cardinals signed lefthanded reliever Royce Ring to a one-year deal today and now have three lefties competing for bullpen roles.

Cardinals allow Miles to become FA : Versatile infielder Aaron Miles and veteran reliever Randy Flores became free agents Friday when the Cardinals did not offer them contracts for 2009.

Cards' Flores becomes a free agent : Veteran reliever Randy Flores became a free agent Friday when the Cardinals did not offer him a contract for 2009.

Utility infielder Aaron Miles and left-handed relievers Tyler Johnson and Randy Flores were not offered contracts by the St.

The Cardinals continued reshaping their bullpen and may have cleared a spot on their bench Friday by choosing not to tender contracts to three players on the 40-man roster.

After four long days at baseball's annual Winter Meetings, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak could scarcely look ahead any further than his flight home on Thursday afternoon.