Carpenter is "all ready to go" as he makes the move from first base back to third base, and uncorks a different look to his throws. The mechanics, he has explained, is the result of health, not just the position move. Shoulder pain and a grinding sensation in his right shoulder had led to some changes in his arm swing the past two seasons, and Carpenter has said this winter that he "already wasn't someone who was going to zip it over there."

Arm strength and shoulder health this winter has allowed him to restore his throwing habits and become more comfortable with the throw across the diamond.

During workouts this week with the other three everyday infielders, Carpenter's throws have clearly been more comfortable than previous years when he was limited.

Ozuna remains limited, but that can be beneficial.

The Cardinals and their left fielder are starting from the ground up with his throwing mechanics -- chipping away the bad habits that eroded his throwing because of the impingement in his right shoulder. A year ago, Ozuna was on a limited-throw program during spring training to protect the arm -- and that continued into the season when on opening day it was apparent he could not throw at full-strength. This spring, he'll be going through a throwing program that has already started.