Current Contract:
Signed a one-year, $382,000 contract on February 27, 2007.

2007: $382,000

Became a Cardinal:
Contract purchased from the River City Rascals of the Frontier League on June 15, 2001.

2006 Season:
Kinney, who began the season with Triple-A Memphis, had his contract purchased by the Cardinals on July 2. Sent back down on August 1, Kinney returned as a September call-up. In 10 September appearances, Kinney posted a 1.59 ERA and opponents hit .154 against him. He had a 1.52 ERA in 51 appearances for Memphis, allowing 46 hits, striking out 76 and walking 29 in 71 innings with opponents hitting .186 against him.

Kinney became a integral part of the bullpen in the post-season, going unscored upon in seven appearances.

Career Notes:
Prior to the 2004 season, Kinney had his shoulder scoped to clean up some scar tissue. In six minor league seasons, he has a 2.77 ERA in 303 appearances, striking out 386 and walking 167 in 406.1 innings pitched.

Contract Info: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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