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Carpenter suffers setback
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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matt Morris (L) gives fellow pitcher
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The ace of Cards Locals recall Carpenter's rise
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Chris Carpenter: Mad on the mound
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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matt Morris (L) gives fellow pitcher
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St. Louis Cardinals: Chris Carpenter to See Nerve Specialists for
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Cardinals' Chris Carpenter throws live batting practice
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For Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, a Bad Elbow in College Led to Good
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Cardinals prospect Zack Thompson is drawing impressive comparisons
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Lance Lynn beats Giants for 1st time, hurts ankle, Cardinals win 6-0
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Redbird Daily's 100 Greatest Cardinals: #5 – Chris Carpenter
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Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright ready to rebound from Cy
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Chris Carpenter is ready to resume facing live hitters - NBC Sports
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Chris Carpenter of St. Louis Cardinals throws to live batters - ESPN