World Baseball Classic and Cardinals news

Spring Training is officially underway and the Cardinals have a new coach. And its someone they know very well; former left-fielder Larry Walker!! He is enjoying his new job, and is of course being ribbed by everybody. Third base coach, Jose Oquendo, who is also the manager for the Puerto Rican Team for the World Baseball Classics, is giving him a hard time insinuating that Puerto Rico is going to beat Canada. Puerto Rico has a really good line up of imposing players. Here is their story. Juan Encarnacion arrived in Jupiter yesterday, and Devi Cruz and Juan Mateo are expected t/m. A few other players are experiencing problems with visas; such as Ricardo Rincon, Hector Luna, and the three players above mentioned (thats why they are just now arriving to camp even though Spring Training started on Monday with full workout on Tuesday). The Cardinals, even with several new editions to the roster are still expected to be the team to beat in the National League. Scott Rolen is getting healthier and expects to back to top shape in time for opening day (Notice the counter I have). That's all for now. Be sure to check back later on next week for more Cardinal updates or do what I do and visit their website everyday! (or at least I try to).