Current Contract:
Signed through 2006.

Became a Cardinal:
Signed as a previously released free agent on June 23, 2004.

2005 Season:
Went 15-7 with a 3.83 ERA as a starter for Double-A Springfield. Was called up to Triple-A Memphis to make a spot-start in August.

Career Notes:
An 18th round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers in 1999, Leek signed with the Dodgers after the 2001 season and missed the 2003 season entirely after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He was released by the Dodgers midway through the 2004 season and picked up by the Cardinals. Leek is 38-34 with a 3.54 ERA in his 6-year minor league career.

Photo: Memphis Redbirds