JUPITER, Fla. • The Cardinals’ Mike Maddux is among the most respected pitching coaches in major league baseball, and former Cardinal Chris Carpenter was one of its most respected pitchers until he retired some six years ago. Both have been very visible during the Cardinals’ first three days of spring training, and Carpenter’s visibility will continue for several days of each month during the season as he visits the Cardinals’ major-league team, wherever it may be.
Maddux said he would not feel any intrusion whenever Carpenter, a special assistant, showed up, and, in fact would welcome those appearances.