Dhameystir weedhan soo socota: Isaga oo xoojinaya sumcadiisa sii kordheysa ee qabashada difaaca ugu sarreeya, Matheny wuxuu mar kale ku guuleystay Gacmo-gashi Dahab ah Cardinals sanadihii 2003 iyo 2004. Kaalinta difaaciisa waxay ka caawisay St. Louis inay gaaraan xilli ciyaareedka dambe afar ka mid ah shantii sano ee uu la joogay kooxda, oo ay kujirto sheegashada horyaalka qaranka ee
Sanadkii 2004. Intii u dhaxeysay Agoosto 1, 2002, iyo Agoosto 4, 2004, Matheny wuxuu ciyaaray 252 kulan isagoon khalad sameyn, isagoo aasaasay rikoor cusub oo Major League ah oo loogu talagalay qabashada.