The Gas House Gang

As Spring Training 2008 comes to a close, here are a few interesting tidbits from Camp Cardinals:

Mark Mulder faced actual hitters for the first time Saturday, throwing about 30 pitches to minor leaguers in a simulation situation. A small step, but a positive one, nonetheless.

Correction from an earlier post: it looks like Anthony Reyes will not make the club coming out of Spring Training and may not be part of the organization for much longer. Todd Wellemeyer will take his place in the rotation and will probably start game #2 for the Cards.

Aaron Miles got a look at third base today against the Mets. Scott Spiezio is no longer with the club and Troy Glaus’ injury history leaves the Cards in need of someone who can step in at the hot corner. With the 25 man roster all but set, and any additional moves unlikely at this point, they will have to look within and it appears they are trying to find ways to get Miles into the lineup more often