More Problems for Cardinals' Carpenter

Just when I thought things where looking up for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter, I just get word that he is experiencing discomfort with his arm, shoulder and neck on Monday. The weakness he feels follows the batting practice he threw on Sunday. This doesn't look good.

I was hoping to see him as our Opening Day Pitcher April 4. Carpenter is now back in St. Louis to see a nerve specialist for more tests. As of now Kyle Lohse will be the Opening Day Pitcher. So who will replace our Cy Young winning pitcher? Well, Lance Lynn has been covering Carp's spot in the rotation during spring training but who will be the set up man for closer Jason Motte. I imagine the Cardinals are now scrambling to figure out this dilemma. Management will not push for Carpenters return anytime soon. I think it is time for the Cardinals to give Roy Oswalt a call, that way Lance Lynn can go back to the bullpen. I know Oswalt has been wanting to pitch for the Cardinals since going to the Phillies in 2010.

Well, we have two more weeks before the start of a new Cardinal Season. Hopefully we will see a strong rotation, minus our work horse Chris Carpenter.