Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter is feeling a recurrence of the symptoms in his neck and shoulder that caused him to miss most of 2012. The 37-year-old says it's discouraging but he's not ready to call it quits. "Carp" has been experiencing discomfort and numbness in his right shoulder and neck as well as discoloration in his right hand after recent throwing sessions. Carpenter says he'll get reevaluated once the team physicians return to St. Louis from spring training.
The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Seth Schenck. The New Haven Junior won the state title in the the 800 meter run at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. Seth also took second in the 1600 meter run and anchored the 4X800 relay team that captured seventh place. Seth also played basketball and ran cross country in his junior year at New Haven. He is also a very good student.
Undoubtedly, the capture of Boston marathon bombing "Suspect #2"--as named by law enforcement--has quickly brought the issue of Islamic terrorism to the forefront.
Fred Couples has withdrawn from this week's Senior PGA Championship in St. Louis due to back issues. Couples will be replaced in the 156-player field by Roy Vucinich. The event will get underway tomorrow morning.
