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The Major League Baseball world was shocked on Tuesday when the Cardinals announced that ace Chris Carpenter was going to miss the entire 2013 season, thus likely ending his career. Carpenter was a fierce competitor who was well liked not only in the Cards clubhouse but through-out MLB.

Here are some reactions from former teammates, baby birds, and current teammates, as well as analysts from Twitter.

Former teammate Albert Pujols

Sad to hear the news of #ChrisCarpenter and hoping for a quick recovery. Sending prayers to one of the toughest men in baseball

February 5, 2013 4:55 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite

@PujolsFive

Albert Pujols

ESPN Insider Jim Bowden

Chris Carpenter lifetime 144-94 with 3.76 ERA and 1.27 WHIP, 3 All Stars, Cy Young Award, 20-game winner #Ace #Cards

February 5, 2013 3:24 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite

@JimBowdenESPNxm

JIM BOWDEN

Shelby Miller, a possible replacement for Carp in the rotation

I know Carp will do whatever it takes to pitch again #leader

February 5, 2013 9:08 pm via Tweetbot for iOSReplyRetweetFavorite

@ShelbyMiller19

Shelby C Miller

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sam LeClure

I’m sure many reds fans won’t necessarily agree, but I’ve always been a big Chris Carpenter fan, I hope he isn’t done, guy is a bulldog

February 5, 2013 5:41 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite

@mrLeCure

Sam LeCure

Tyrell Jenkins, a Cardinals top prospect

Ahh man not Carp..

February 5, 2013 3:46 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite

@TyrellJenkins14

Brotha Jenkins™

MLB.com writer Richard Justice

Chris Carpenter was postseason money. In 18 starts, he was 10-4 with a 3.00 ERA. In 4 World Series starts, he was 3-0 with a 2.00 ERA.

February 5, 2013 3:38 pm via webReplyRetweetFavorite

@richardjustice

Richard Justice

Casey Rasmus, current Baby Bird and also brother to former Cardinal Colby Rasmus

Wow. Chris Carpenter done? What a competitor. Hopefully we haven’t seen the last of him. #CardinalNation

February 5, 2013 4:45 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite

@CaseYRasmuS

RASMUS

David Freese

Carp. 1 of the best teammates around. Heck of a competitor, impeccable leader. Passion for the game & to win, cant top. #ace #mlb #stlcards

February 5, 2013 4:08 pm via EchofonReplyRetweetFavorite

@dfreese23

David Freese

Jason Motte

Gonna miss 29 on the mound this year. What a competitor, teammate, leader, and friend most of all.

February 5, 2013 4:43 pm via EchofonReplyRetweetFavorite

@JMotte30

Jason Motte

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