Current Contract:
Contract renewable through 2009.

Became a Cardinal:
Selected in the 42nd round (1,272 overall) of the June, 2002 First-Year Player Draft. Signed to a 2003 contract on June 1, 2003.

2006 Season:
Estrada split the season between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. Combined, he hit .227 with 12 stolen bases in 95 games.

Career Notes:
Since signing in 2003, Estrada has hit .269 with a .338 OBP. His best season was in 2005 when he hit hit .295/.354/.425, stealing 18 bases in 25 attempts for Double-A Springfield, before having his season cut short in August by a dislocated a knuckle on his right hand.

Photo: Memphis Redbirds