Carpenter looking good for Cards

Judging by what Tim Kurkjian says, the Cardinals’ starting rotation is looking a lot better with an apparently healthy Chris Carpenter.

Chris Duncan looks like he’s back in the saddle, too.

OK, so which Cardinal OF gets traded?

Joe Strauss says Skip Schumaker ain’t filling the bill yet at 2B, so, the north 40 pasturage remains crowded.

Duncan can spell Pujols at 1B and is a lefty, so he’s in. Ankiel still has defensive upside, so he’s in.

If Ludwick starts off with a solid early year, and Barton and/or Rasmus are pushing for playing time, there’s your trade.