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Sunday, April 20, 2008

A-Rod leaves game with strained quad muscle

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As if the Yankees didn’t have enough problems right now, they can now add Alex Rodriguez to that list.

A-Rod left Sunday’s game against the Orioles in the sixth inning, heading to the clubhouse with a strained right quadriceps muscle. A team spokesman said Rodriguez was day-to-day.

Rodriguez reached base on a fielder’s choice in the inning, though he appeared to slow down during his final few steps before first base. One pitch into Hideki Matsui’s at-bat, Joe Girardi and assistant trainer Steve Donahue ran out to first base to check on Rodriguez.

After a brief conversation, A-Rod began walking back to the bench, ending his day. Morgan Ensberg entered the game as a pinch-runner, taking over at third base in the bottom of the inning.

Derek Jeter missed six games last week with the same injury.

Repoz Posted: April 20, 2008 at 07:37 PM | 18 comment(s) | Login to Bookmark
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   1. catseyepub Posted: April 20, 2008 at 07:42 PM (#2752163)
It was widely reported that Girardi got the players in the best condition and ran the most physical camp compared to any of the Torre era. Yeah....right!
   2. Hello Rusty Kuntz, Goodbye Rusty Cars Posted: April 20, 2008 at 07:42 PM (#2752164)
C'mon, Cabrera. All the cool kids are doing it.
   3. Boots Day Posted: April 20, 2008 at 07:59 PM (#2752178)
Derek Jeter missed six games last week with the same injury.

Once again, it's clear who the leader is on the Yankees, and who are the followers.
   4. Rough Carrigan Posted: April 20, 2008 at 08:04 PM (#2752181)
#1, it's also possible that they overdid it a bit under their new gung holier than thou manager.
   5. Chip Posted: April 20, 2008 at 08:10 PM (#2752183)
Girardi was also running Braves spring training drills, too. Either that, or Jeter's leadership encompasses all teams:

Chipper exits after aggravating quad
   6. Rich Posted: April 20, 2008 at 08:14 PM (#2752192)
Quads are this year's hamstrings.
   7. Kirby Kyle Posted: April 20, 2008 at 08:26 PM (#2752198)
Is Ensberg the likely fill-in?
   8. rLr Is King Of The Romans And Above Grammar Posted: April 20, 2008 at 08:32 PM (#2752202)
Is Ensberg the likely fill-in?

Betemit, perhaps. They might platoon the two. I'd prefer to see Ensberg, who has looked distinctly useful.
   9. Hello Rusty Kuntz, Goodbye Rusty Cars Posted: April 20, 2008 at 08:32 PM (#2752203)
Frank Thomas can probably play third. I mean, they put Jeter at short.
   10. Gamingboy Posted: April 20, 2008 at 09:08 PM (#2752236)
Frank Thomas can probably play third. I mean, they put Jeter at short.


Has to have more range there then he did as a studio announcer.
   11. Rich Posted: April 20, 2008 at 09:19 PM (#2752242)

Betemit, perhaps. They might platoon the two. I'd prefer to see Ensberg, who has looked distinctly useful.


Betemit is on the 15 DL with conjunctivitis.
   12. rLr Is King Of The Romans And Above Grammar Posted: April 20, 2008 at 09:22 PM (#2752244)
Betemit is on the 15 DL with conjunctivitis.

Huh, I must have missed that. Pink-eye might explain all those ugly strikeouts at the beginning of the year.
   13. DCW3 Posted: April 20, 2008 at 09:34 PM (#2752249)
Frank Thomas can probably play third. I mean, they put Jeter at short.

Sign Thomas to play first, move Giambi back to third.
   14. Robert S. Posted: April 20, 2008 at 10:08 PM (#2752267)
I bet Eric Chavez is available.
   15. Guy LeDouche Posted: April 21, 2008 at 02:01 AM (#2752599)
"Betemit is on the 15 DL with conjunctivitis."


Weird. Guy thought that there's been a lot of incredible advances in topical creams over the last few years.
   16. Halofan Posted: April 21, 2008 at 05:49 AM (#2752778)
Quad injuries happen in fours
   17. baudib Posted: April 21, 2008 at 05:58 AM (#2752780)
This is just an excuse for him to be with his wife while she delivers.
   18. I Remember When Posted: April 21, 2008 at 10:33 PM (#2753402)
Sign Thomas to play first, move Giambi back to third [string].
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