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Cody Stanley Suspension: Catcher Forced To Sit Out 50 Games

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Cody Stanley has been suspended for 50 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treament program, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch.

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Stanley, a former fourth-round draft pick by the Cardinals, spent the 2011 season in single-A with the Quad Cities River Bandits. He hit .264/.317/.425 with 11 home runs and 66 RBI in 101 games. He is one of St. Louis' best catching prospects.

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