SAN DIEGO -- Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter threw 70 pitches in a simulated game before Monday's game at Petco Park. It was another step in the right direction for the former Cy Young winner, who underwent thoracic outlet surgery in July. "Everything's good," Carpenter said. "My stuff today was sharp, my cutter was sharp, I threw my breaking ball for strikes, my fastball on both sides of the plate, which was good." Carpenter and the Cardinals have tried to temper any hype surrounding a potential late-season return, though the 37-year-old is scheduled for one more simulated game, a 90-pitch outing set for Saturday, which would likely be his last before a potential start. According to...
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