CHRIS CARPENTER RUMORS
Cardinals' Chris Carpenter could join rotation by July
What a boost this would be. Chris Carpenter, yes the same Carpenter who essentially announced his retirement without actually doing so, may pitch again. And he may do so this year. Carpenter has been working out and there is a chance he rejoins the St. Louis Cardinals rotation by July.
Scott Miller of CBS Sports says Carpenter has been throwing "rigorous bullpens"...
St. Louis Cardinals: Comparing Matt Carpenter to Ben Zobrist
St. Louis Cardinals fans new coming into the 2013 season that utility infielder Matt Carpenter could swing the bat. What they didn't know was how he would fare in the field. So far, so good for the St. Louis Cardinals and manager Mike Matheny.
So far, so good for Matt Carpenter's fantasy baseball owners as well.
With second base clearly being something he can handle...
Cardinals Wings Getting Clipped
Let's recap:
1) Chris Carpenter goes down before the season starts to ongoing nerve damage that we and he thought was fixed with surgery last season. He's placed on the 60 day DL and is rehabbing for a return sometime in 2013... just not sure when exactly.
2) Jason Motte doesn't pitch an inning in 2013 after marking over 40 saves in 2012. He's recommended...
St. Louis Cardinals: What should we expect if Chris Carpenter does return?
St. Louis Cardinals fans are buzzing about the possibility of another miracle comeback by 38-year old ace Chris Carpenter. When news broke on May 5 via Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Carpenter has an inclination to make a comeback to help an ailing bullpen, the legend of Chris Carpenter immediately started to grow even larger.
After he completed his third throwing...
Chris Carpenter hoping to return as a starter for Cardinals
Chris Carpenter is preparing himself as if he will be a starting pitcher should he return to the St. Louis Cardinals. Carpenter has not played this year after experiencing nerve irrational prior to the start of Spring Training.
On Wednesday the former Cy Young winner threw roughly 30 pitches after throwing double that on Monday. He will throw again on Saturday.
“It was almost...
Cardinals’ Chris Carpenter throws bullpen session
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter threw a 75-pitch
bullpen session yesterday. Following the session, the veteran told reporters –
including Tom Timmerman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch – that his arm felt “strong.”
"Everything's come out pretty good," he said.
"My arm's come back, I feel strong. I know there are a lot of questions...
St. Louis Cardinals: Chris Carpenters throws 70 pitch bullpen session and reveals curly hair
Within the last week, St. Louis Cardinals 38-year old disabled ace Chris Carpenter revealed to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he hoped to make one last rehab attempt and return to the Cardinals as a possible member of the beleaguered bullpen.
On Friday afternoon at Busch Stadium, Carpenter took a huge step in his bid to once again defy all of the odds and return...
Chris Carpenter throws bullpen session
Former Cy Young award winner Chris Carpenter took another step toward possibly returning to the mound by tossing a pain-free bullpen session prior to Friday night's game with the Colorado Rockies.
The 38-year-old's career appeared as if it may be over when it was announced in February that he was unlikely to pitch in 2013 as he was still suffering from chronic pain in his...
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Cardinals' Chris Carpenter may not be done, starting throwing program
Put the gold watch back in the box and cancel the balloon and cake orders. Chris Carpenter may not be thrown a retirement party after all. The veteran St. Louis Cardinals' ace announced earlier this year that he would not be able to pitch this season and would possibly even retire. However, he is working on a possible comeback.
Joe DiGiovanni of MLB.com says Carpenter...
Cardinals still hopeful of Chris Carpenter return
When Chris Carpenter experienced nerve irritation before the start of Spring Training some openly wondered if the pitcher would ever pitch again. The St. Louis Cardinals have not given up hope that Carpenter would return to the team this year, even if it means in a relief role.
Carpenter, 38, is currently on the 60-day disabled list but has begin throwing.
In his career Carpenter...
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