JUPITER, Fla. • Cardinals righthander Luke Weaver raised an eyebrow when informed of a recent prediction Carlos Martinez made after watching him closely this spring.
Some pitchers might have cringed at Martinez’s weighty prediction. Others might have laughed. Weaver did neither. He appreciated the confidence and welcomed the high expectations.
“Weaver and (Jack) Flaherty are kids who have improved a lot,” Martinez said. “I think Weaver can throw a no-hitter one day this season. I see his intensity is much different this year.
“He looks good and he’s very focused when he pitches. That’s why I say he can throw a no-hitter.