Schumaker to get two-year deal: The Cardinals agreed to re-sign 2B Skip Schumaker to a two-year contract on Monday, according to FOXSportsMidwest.com. Schumaker hit .283 in 117 games with the Cardinals in 2011. (Updated 12/13/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
With Daniel Descalso penciled in as the Cardinals' new second baseman, Schumaker will either move to the outfield or serve as a utility player next season. If he becomes an everyday outfielder, Schumaker will still have value in NL-only leagues, as he will maintain 2B eligibility next year. (Updated 12/13/2011).
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The biggest unresolved issues heading into the offseason start right at the top with the status of the Series champion's manager and best player. But Scott Miller says there are plenty of other important moves pending.
10/29/2011 04:08 Unforgettable October run adds another chapter to Cardinals legend
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10/29/2011 02:29 Pujols delivers title, now Cardinals must deliver a contract
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10/28/2011 04:36 Wild Game 6 proves it isn't the end, but just the beginning
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10/24/2011 23:52 Napoli's bat, arm help Rangers take 3-2 Series lead
Mike Napoli hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning against Marc Rzepczynski, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a two-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Monday night and take a 3-2 World Series lead.
Skip Schumaker was the Cardinals' super-utility guy in 2011 as he spent time at second base and all three outfield positions. The Cardinals re-signed him in the offseason to reprise that role for the defending World Series champs in 2012. The 32-year-old Schumaker had a terrific season in that role last year as he hit .283 with two homers, 38 RBI and 34 runs scored over 117 games and 367 at-bats. St. Louis will be looking for similar contributions from Schumaker this season and he's liable to oblige. Unfortunately, that also means Schumaker will remain just a part-time player for the Cardinals. That will keep Schumaker's Fantasy value down around the low-end region in NL-only formats. (Updated 2/8/12)