Current Contract
Signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training camp on December 22, 2007.

Became a Cardinal
Signed with the Cardinals after being selected in the 54th round of the 1995 draft. Signed a minor league contract 12/07.

2008 Season
Politte basically missed the 2008 season, appearing in only seven games for Memphis before landing on the DL. Shoulder problems have bothered him for three seasons now and it’s possible that his baseball career is over.

2007 Season
After having rotator cuff surgery and being released by the Chicago White Sox, Politte signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians for the 2007 season, but only pitched a total of eight innings at Double-A.

Career Notes
Politte has a 22-23 record with a 4.40 ERA in 330 major league games. He has struck out 342, but walked 171 in 411 1/3 career innings with the Cardinals, Phillies, Blue Jays and White Sox.

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