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Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Inflamed ligament lands Washburn on DL
Jarrod Washburn has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with what's being described as "an inflamed ligament in his left ribcage." The move is retroactive to July 21, which means he's eligible to be activated on August 5th.
Called up in his place is recent minor-league signing Curtis Pride. Pride is perhaps best known for being almost completely deaf, though he has had a decent career as a fifth outfielder. I don't have a clue why we need a 35 year-old fifth outfielder, even with our injury problems (I'd much rather see Quinlan in the outfield and Amezega at third if push comes to shove). Pride is a nice story, but not much of a ballplayer at this point.
As for Washburn, I would expect him to make his scheduled August 5th start in Minnesota. It sounds to me like this move is more precautionary then anything else. Ramon Ortiz will get at least one start in his absence.
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