Adam Wainwright reported to the St. Louis Cardinals' spring training for elbow rehab less than three weeks after undergoing reconstructive surgery. Before undergoing exercises Wednesday designed to improve range of motion, the 20-game winner was optimistic that he'll be ready to go next spring. Wainwright plans on being with the team throughout the season. "I should be better than new," Wainwright said. "Think about it. You get a year off to strengthen your body in every way, you get a year to think about the things you could have done differently, and you've got an all-new ligament in your arm." Wainwright said the rotation will be fine without him. Kyle McClellan has been impressive in three spring starts and is likely to take Wainwright's spot. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2011/news/story?id=6224072
McClellan has been impressive! However, a team does not lose a 20 game winner from it's rotation all season and not be affected by it!
