(Saint Louis, MO) -- Pat Neshek [[ KNEE-shack ]] has signed a minor league contract with the St. LouisCardinals. The sidearm righty will be invited to spring training as a non-roster player. Neshek spent the past two seasons with the Athletics notching a 3.35 ERA in 45 games for the AL West champs. Over his career, Neshek has a 3.07 ERA in 226 appearances, all in relief.