Sat 1/19/13 7:49 PM

Chris Carpenter stated Saturday that his throwing is going well, his shoulder is strong, and that he's anxious about testing his arm during spring training. Carpenter noted that he's had a normal offseason and that he hasn't reported any issues or setbacks. It's important to note however, that Carpenter felt fully healthy heading into the 2012 season before the shoulder issue arose. If healthy, he'll represent a tremendous value in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts, but there is certainly a high risk of re-injury.