Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cardinals and Adam Wainwright's agent, Steve Hammond, have had "casual" but ongoing extension talks. The talks are expected to intensify once spring training officially gets underway. Wainwright has not set a deadline for the talks, but both sides have expressed an eagerness to get something done, so it would be a surprise if negotiations dragged into the season. The right-hander is currently slated to hit free agency after the 2013 season.