JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Mike Matheny fields the question that comes pretty much on a daily basis with the dexterity of the four-time Gold Glove catcher he used to be.

He insists there is no point trying to replace Tony La Russa. Just like there’s no point trying to replicate Albert Pujols’ bat.

What Matheny promises is he’ll work nonstop to keep the St. Louis Cardinals among baseball’s elite. He isn’t interested in comparisons with La Russa, who retired just a handful of wins away from being the second-winningest manager in history.

Matheny says he sees no sense of satisfaction with players who won the World Series last fall, noting that most reported well ahead of Friday’s first full-squad workout.

AMES, Iowa -The Iowa State Athletics Department and Iowa State women’s basketball is releasing a $2 ticket special for the Kansas State game on Wednesday, February 29 in Hilton Coliseum.

The Cyclones are looking to claim their highest final ranking for national attendance in program history. Iowa State currently ranks second, trailing only Tennessee.

Starting today, reserved tickets in the 200 level sides can be purchased for only $2 until Tuesday, February 28 at 5 p.m.

Help pack Hilton Coliseum for the final regular season Big 12 home game by calling 888-478-2925, ordering online at cyclones.com or by visiting the athletics ticket office.