St. Louis Cardinals prepare for opening day

SLP2003033009- ST. LOUIS, March 30 (UPI) --New St. Louis Cardinals' catcher Joe Girardi walks the Busch Stadium track as he watches his teammates go through a workout session St. Louis on March 30, 2003. Girardi comes to St. louis from the Chicago Cubs, but will be out of action due to offseason kneee surgery. The Cardinals will host the Milwaukee Brewers in their home opener on March 31. mh/bg/Bill Greenblatt UPI