Chris Carpenter hasn't ruled out pitching again, including this year.

The 37-year-old met with reporters at Busch Stadium as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in Jupiter, Fla.

Last week, the Cardinals all but ruled him out for this year after problems in his right arm.

Carpenter is entering the second year of a two-year, $21 million contract and said he owed it to the organization to keep trying.