Carpenter experiences setback in rehab

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STL Post-Dispatch: Carpenter experiences setback in rehab
Published 7/14/2007 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
STL Post-Dispatch: Carpenter experiences setback in rehab Rehabilitating starter Chris Carpenter’s next start is undetermined after the 2005 NL Cy Young Award winner suffered renewed stiffness and swelling of his right elbow after Sunday’s three-inning start for Class A Palm Beach. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Friday that Carpenter suffered a bit of a setback after a 39-pitch appearance and could not provide a timetable for when his ace might resume his throw program. ... When the club shut down Carpenter in April, it said he was suffering from arthritis in the elbow as well as spurs. Hopeful spurs were the source of his initial problem, the club now has increased concerns about the arthritic condition. Carpenter meanwhile remains in Florida, according to the club, but will likely be examined in the next several days by team orthopedic Dr. George Palet ...

Kip + the Kids
Published 7/14/2007 by Dan at Get Up, Baby!
... Now Kip Wells lasts one inning, Chris Carpenter suffers a setback, the Cardinals are down for the count with the Brewers in the driver’s seat, and I’m down for the third time in a week. It figures. ...

Chris Carpenter + Setback = Bad News for Cards' Fans
Published 7/14/2007 by Pat Lackey at FanHouse
... was making another rehab start yesterday to get closer to his return to the St. Louis rotation. Then ... SETBACK!Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said Friday that Carpenter suffered "a bit of a setback" after a 39-pitch appearance and could not provide a timetable for when his ace might resume his throwing program. ...

Carpenter Not Ready Yet
Published 7/14/2007 by Bryan at OUT OF RIGHT FIELD
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Last Cardinals Post For A While
Published 7/14/2007 by Wrigleyville at wrigleyville23
Chris Carpenter "suffered renewed stiffness and swelling" in his pitching elbow. Not good news for the mighty Cardinals.