JUPITER, Fla. • The only given when it comes to a split-squad game these days around the Cardinals is that the veteran pitcher stays home and the manager goes on the road.
The team buses pulled away this morning carrying manager Mike Matheny and some power north to Port St. Lucie, Fla., to face the Mets. Left behind was Adam Wainwright and closer Trevor Rosenthal to pitch against the Houston Astros.
While not starting the game against the Mets, lefty Tim Cooney will join the flow of starters for the first time this spring training.