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09:27 AM ET 06.30 | Chris Carpenter returned from Dallas on Thursday afternoon. Friday he returned to a bullpen mound for the first time since experiencing a temporary setback in his recovery from nerve-related shoulder weakness. Carpenter threw for about 10 minutes from a bullpen mound in 102-degree heat, marking his first activity since interrupting his rehab to pursue a second opinion from a Dallas specialist. Carpenter, who was within five days of beginning a minor-league rehab assignment when confronted by renewed weakness last Sunday in Kansas City, said Friday he believes himself back on course.

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June 30, 2012 09:56 AM ET

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"Chris Carpenter was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.

The determination was made after Carpenter traveled to Dallas, Texas on Thursday to visit Dr. Gregory Pearl, a specialist in thoracic outlet syndrome. Symptoms of the condition include pain in the neck and shoulder and a weak grip. The 36-year-old right-hander threw a bullpen session Friday and fully intends to pitch through the condition, but Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak confirmed that he will likely require a procedure during the offseason."

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June 30, 2012 10:23 AM ET

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It is very simple if he cannot perform this year I think the fat lady will soon be tuning up. The way number 50 is pitching and the bullpen struggling maybe he needs to go down there to help.

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June 30, 2012 11:23 AM ET

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Stick a fork in this guy.

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June 30, 2012 12:35 PM ET

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Carp should not have been re-signed.

StL made the move because they feared how Wainright would respond.

Bottom line, this is more than likely his swan song in a Redbirds uni.

With Lohse and Lynn pitching well, plus Wainright is getting stronger and stronger, the Cards are fine...and I have not got to Garcia yet.

JeffHart24

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June 30, 2012 02:18 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:35 PM ET 06.30 by JeffHart24

Carp should not have been re-signed.StL made the move because they feared how Wainright would respond.Bottom line, this is more than likely his swan song in a Redbirds uni.With Lohse and Lynn pitching well, plus Wainright is getting stronger and stronger, the Cards are fine...and I have not got to Garcia yet.

I'm glad they signed Carp - he will be back

When is Garcia due back off the DL?