Friday, July 2, 2010

Brad Penny Close To Facing Hitters; Ryan Ludwick Still Unavailable; Tony LaRussa Happry Albert Pujols Turned Down HR Derby; Etc...

Injured pitcher Brad Penny threw a ‘semi-simulated’ game in the Cardinals bullpen Thursday afternoon and is nearing a session against hitters.
Fox Sports Midwest

Manager Tony La Russa heartily endorsed first baseman Albert Pujols' recent decision to skip the July 15 All-Star Home Run Derby on the eve of the Major League All-Star Game.
STL Today

Cardinals starting pitcher Brad Penny threw from a bullpen mound Thursday afternoon for the second time since landing on the disabled list May 12 with an upper back strain and could be available to start during the team's first homestand of the second half, according to general manager John Mozeliak.
STL Today

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