Kary Booher of the Springfield News-Leader reports that veteran infielder Aaron Miles has agreed to remain with the Cardinals organization. Miles signed a minor-league contract with St. Louis last month, and according to MLB.com's Matthew Leach, the deal contained an out clause that would've allowed Miles to become a free agent if he wasn't on the major league roster within 30 days of his signing.
That 30-day deadline passed yesterday, but Booher says the contract was extended after Miles spoke with St. Louis GM John Mozeliak. Miles will continue to play for Double-A Springfield so he can receive regular playing time, and Mozeliak said that he and manager Tony La Russa will meet and discuss if a spot can be found for Miles on the Cardinals' roster.
Miles has a slash line of .318/.400/.386 in 52 plate appearances for Springfield. Though his bat is less a consideration than his defensive versatility, the scuffling St. Louis offense could use as many hot bats as they can get right now. (Regular second baseman Skip Schumaker has just a .634 OPS this season.)
Com’on Miles. I hope you get called up soon. The Cards need you!
I hate to say it, but Bredan Ryan is the new Khalil Greene this year. God he is awful.