Cards call off exhibition in Springfield

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals have canceled their exhibition game today against their Double-A club in Springfield, Mo.

Although the major-league roster was slated to be in Springfield, that exhibition was technically a split-squad game on the spring training calendar. The forecast calls for rain and temperatures in the 30s today in Springfield.

"We are very disappointed that we have to cancel the exhibition game, but we have a responsibility to ensure that our players have safe playing conditions," general manager John Mozeliak said in a statement. "Given the forecast, we do not feel we have any other choice than to cancel the game."