PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. • The Cardinals had three Garcias in uniform Friday for their exhibition with the New York Mets.
Infielder Greg Garcia and outfielder Anthony Garcia have been around all spring. Cuban defector Jose Adolis Garcia, with his work visa in hand after having returned to Haiti, also was on the Cardinals’ bench and manager Mike Matheny said he would be getting the last-named Garcia his first exhibition at-bat.
Having seen Jose Adolis Garcia take batting practice for some time, Matheny said, “He looks strong. He looks fit. You can tell he’s got a more mature approach how he’s going about it.